By LINDA REEVES

ARRANGEMENTS are well underway for the second Open Gardens Day fundraiser for the Violet Town independent living units.

This year we have, once again, seven diverse gardens lined up for the day, with one a short distance out of Violet Town.

Tickets can be pre-purchased the day before the event at the famous Violet Town Market on Saturday, October 12.

Look for our stand located near the main gates.

Come and have a chat and buy a ticket along with the map of garden locations.

Our hardworking volunteers will also be outside The Corner Store selling tickets and maps on Saturday, and the morning of our event.

Tickets are $30 to visit all seven gardens, open between 11am and 3pm.

A map will be provided so you don’t get lost.

Devonshire tea/coffee will be available at two of the gardens for $10.

At one of Devonshire tea/coffee locations there will be plants and homemade produce for sale.

The proposed independent living units will be located near the Violet Town Bush Nursing Centre.

Check out the information board located there.

The units have received planning approval from the Strathbogie Shire, and we are actively seeking funding to get this vital project underway.

Donations and expressions of interest can be made at the office of the VTBNC.

For more information, shortyr@aussiebb.com.au.