Creston College’s Nic Doveton and Trinity-Mia Klokie, in the true spirit of Ubuntu in Heritage Month, started their school holidays last week by packing and delivering over 160 care hampers with toiletries and treats to the residents of the two homes that The Elders Voice in Pennington run.
Trinity-Mia’s mum, Tracy-Ann Klokie, a local businesswoman and founder of Hearts in Hands, was thrilled when the teens approached her with their wishes and plans to bless and visit the elderly folk in their community.
For more information on Hearts in Hands or to get involved, check out their Facebook page.
On another note, it appears that we now have a fifth season – ‘Springter’. Snow and icy rain were the order of the day. Such a dreadful experience for those caught on the road between Johannesburg and Durban last weekend. We were cold; imagine those people in their cars.
The traffic lights at the intersection of the R102 and Margaret Avenue (opposite Scottburgh Mall) have not worked for a number of weeks. It is approached as a four-way stop and works exceptionally well. Perhaps better than when the traffic lights were working.
Another power outage: As I typed this on Monday evening this week, Pennington was in the dark for over 12 hours. No reason was given; no restoration time.
Events:
* National Cupcake Day is at Scottburgh Mall today (28th). Please support the Cupcakes of Hope fundraiser in aid of kids with cancer. It is by far the sweetest way to help save a life. Pop into the mall between 09:00 to 12:00 and show your support.
* Bookworms Tea Garden and Book Sales are raising funds for Made for More, an NPO for empowering people with disabilities to live passionate and purposeful lives. It is on Wednesdays at Olive Cow & Co in Renishaw from 09:00 to 12:00. The cost is R50 for three eats and bottomless tea or coffee. For further information, contact 082 3442172 (books) or 084 7638883 (group bookings).
* Pennington Methodist Church is holding a bazaar at the corner of Pennington Drive and Gumtree Road today (28th) from 08:00 to 14:00. There will be wors rolls, pre-loved goods, games, pancakes and treats on sale.
* A 5km Pinkathon walk takes place at Scottburgh High School on October 19 from 07:00. Cost is R30 per person (R150 includes a race pack). This is being held in aid of Cancer Awareness Month. For more information, contact 083 4588350.
* Halloween Trick or Treat is being held at Selborne Clubhouse on October 26. Contact Kirsten Cox on 082 8551969 for further information.
* The Mongoose Tea Garden is open every Wednesday at TC Robertson Nature Reserve from 09:00 to 12:00. For R50 per person, you get coffee or tea and five eats. For more information, contact 082 6227699.
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