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The Citizen
24-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Retirement village benefits from our wool drive
In support of the Go Turquoise for the Elderly awareness campaign, the Boksburg Advertiser recently donated knitted items from its Winter Wool Drive to the Ridgeview Retirement Village. The items, which included knitted scarves and headbands, were donated by an anonymous donor to the publication's initiative. Ridgeview manager Anthea Ireland thanked those involved with the donation. The Boksburg Advertiser's wool drive, running from May 1 to July 31, collects wool donations of all kinds – new, old, or leftover – and completed knitted items like scarves, beanies and blankets. These get distributed to local individuals and groups, who use their crafting talents to help those less fortunate stay warm during the cold months. Support Project co-ordinator Elize Kluyts said community members had regularly contributed. 'We are grateful for their support and urge the community to continue opening their hearts to those in need. It is heartwarming to see that there are people who care about others. I urge the public to continue to open their hearts and support our initiative. People are truly benefiting from this project,' said Kluyts. Where to drop off your wool or knitted items: • Caxton Local Media, 20 Sydney Road, Ravenswood. • Med-Leigh Pharmacy, The Square Shopping Centre, Rietfontein Road. • Vellie Boutique, corner of 6th Street and Rietfontein Road. • Eyeland Optometrist, Shop 17E, the East Rand Mall. • Absolute Batteries, 86 Rietfontein Road. • The Doggy Parlour, 178 Kingfisher Avenue. • Heckers Garden Centre, North Rand Road. For more information, contact Elize on 010 971 3325 or elizek@ Also Read: Winter Wool Project benefits Also ReadL 'Wool' you help us again? At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
03-05-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
It's Winter Wool Drive time again!
Winter is upon us, and the Boksburg Advertiser is once again committed to helping as many underprivileged people as possible through its annual Winter Wool Drive. Donations of wool will enable us to support various local groups who knit teddies and other items for distribution to organisations that care for the needy, especially during the colder months. All types of wool are welcome, regardless of quality, quantity or texture. Knitted items, such as beanies, scarves and blankets will also be gratefully accepted. 'We will gladly accept any wool, old or new, odds and ends, as well as completed knitted garments,' said project co-ordinator Elize Kluyts (advertising manager, Boksburg Advertiser). The Winter Wool Drive runs from May 1 to July 31. Bigger and better every year Elize noted that the initiative has grown every year, allowing the publication to assist more people during the biting winter weather. 'Last year was our most successful drives yet, thanks to the incredible support from the community, and things are already off to a great start this year! 'We recently received a wonderful boost from the ladies of the Sunward Park Gemeenskapskerk through a donation of a variety of knitted teddy bears and beanies.' Contributions also came from members of the church, a Bible study group, the SAVF Kowa Pienaar Tehuis knitting group and Phyl Gillesen from Benoni. 'We are extremely thankful for the support the project has received so far. Our goal is to collect even more items this year. The more support we get from the public, the more people we can help. Every donation counts. Your contribution can make a real difference in someone's life,' she said. Drop your wool or knitted items off here: • Caxton Local Media, 20 Sydney Road, Ravenswood. • Med-Leigh Pharmacy, The Square Shopping Centre, Rietfontein Road. • Vellie Boutique, corner 6th Street and Rietfontein Road. • Eyeland Optometrist, Shop 17E, East Rand Mall. • Absolute Batteries, 86 Rietfontein Road. • The Doggy Palour, 178 Kingfisher Avenue. • Heckers Garden Centre, North Rand Road. For more information, contact Elize on 010 971 3325 or elizek@ ALSO READ: Realtors help knitters make a difference ALSO READ: Knitting group in need of wool to continue making a difference At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
