Friday 1^st December 2000

Democrats Shadow Minister Ian Gilfillan says the only thing he wants for Christmas is for the Government to wake up and appreciate the sacred nature of the Adelaide Parklands, revere them and treat them with integrity.

"Sadly Premier Scrooge is hell-bent on charging the public to use the parklands even though it’s the taxpayers dollars which maintain the greens and its facilities… it’s double dipping at its worst."

Mr Gilfillan says the decision to charge the public entry into the new International Rose Garden is evidence of this.

As President of the Adelaide Parklands Preservation Association Mr Gilfillan invites the media to join representatives of the Parklands Alliance at a Christmas Gathering on Sunday 3^rd December 2000.

The Parklands Alliance consists of: The Adelaide Parklands Preservation Association; The North Adelaide Society; The National Trust; The Conservation Council; The Civic Trust; The Norwood Residents Association; and The Architecture Foundation of SA.

WHAT: The Parklands Alliance Christmas Gathering

WHEN: Sunday 3^rd December 2000

11:00am to 1:00 pm

(brief speeches 11:30-12:00)

WHERE: The corner of Glen Osmond and Greenhill Roads Parkside

Directly opposite the ‘Lone Star Steak House’ (look for the green gazebo).