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The Citizen
26-07-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Wool you continue to support us?
As winter tightens its grip, the Boksburg Advertiser again calls on the community to help spread a little more warmth – one stitch at a time. Time is running out to support the Winter Wool Project, and every contribution, no matter how small, could help bring comfort to someone in need. The drive remains open for donations of all types of wool, regardless of texture, quantity or quality. Handmade knitted items, such as beanies, scarves and blankets, are also gratefully welcome until the end of July. So far, the project has made a meaningful impact. The Ridgeview Retirement Village and the St Francis Care Centre, among others, have benefited from these donations. In a show of local solidarity, the Advertiser team partnered with the Engen Summersfield's soup kitchen on June 19 to distribute scarves generously donated by readers. Also Read: Winter Wool Project benefits Furthermore, the Church of the Nazarene handed out woollen items from the drive, alongside other necessities, as part of their outreach efforts. Project co-ordinator Elize Kluyts thanked all those who had contributed so far. 'The wool project has been a success thus far thanks to the generosity of the community,' said Kluyts. As the cold nights continue, there's still time to make a difference. Whether you're donating leftover yarn or crafting a cosy beanie, your efforts help bring hope to someone who needs it most. You can 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 [email protected] Also Read: #WinterWoolDrive: Pensioner gives our project a boost with wool donation
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!
