Bronwyn Tanner – Tuning In: Helping people and animals in need
Founder Tracy Klokie, together with Shemane Taylor and Lauren Giani, visited the SPCA to deliver a car load of love from the Winter Woofs & Whiskers Drive.
They collected nearly a ton of supplies, including dog and cat food, kitty litter and blankets. Every donation has made a difference to tails that wag and whiskers that purr.
There was a recent delivery of clothes, baby bundles and women's needs and comfort packs to GJ Crookes Hospital. They received the goods from Rachel Anderson and Karen Davy of Osisibathemba, Pennington. Osisibethemba (sisters of hope) works with the rape crisis centre at the hospital in Scottburgh to bless the less fortunate. They meet at Relton Hall on the first Thursday of every month. Donations are welcome, contact 076 2974457 or 083 3108479.
The Hope Fundraising Festival, brought to the people of the South Coast by District 49 Child & Youth Care Centre supported by Lightness Productions, will light up the Blue Marlin All Inclusive Seascape in Scottburgh on October 4. Under the banner 'We care through love and protection', this community celebration seeks to rally families, businesses and volunteers for an afternoon of sport, music and joyful giving, all to secure vital funds for children who have endured abuse, neglect or abandonment. More details will be revealed in time for this fundraiser.
TC Robertson Nature Reserve has a wish list that includes old car tyres for the playground, 20 litres of enamel white paint, indigenous plants for the memorial garden, 420g empty tin cans and wild bird seed. Your support would be greatly appreciated if you are able to contribute any of the items on the list. Contact 082 6227699.
Save the dates:
* Pennington Home and Garden Show: Tanya Visser will visit on Saturday morning, August 9. Many of you will know her from The Gardener Magazine and seen how entertaining she is on The Gardener TV show. And guess where she grew up? So, for now save the date, and wait for details to follow.
* Buy a box packed with healthy goodness and love by Made For More: Anele Zama and her passionate team create boxes of delicious, organic vegetables every second week. These purchases assist families of children with disabilities. Contact Anele on 073 1649534 for more information.
* The Mongoose Tea Garden is open at TC Robertson Nature Reserve in Scottburgh every Wednesday from 09:00 to 12:00. The cost is R50 per person and includes coffee and tea, and snacks. Contact 082 6227699.
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