Children in need

Die Bloekomboomprojek update October 2025

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Local resident Hannah Loewenthal has continued her collaboration with Henk Serfontein to deliver more of this project of drawing and movement to our local children. In 2025, they completed four workshops and are hoping to either do a fifth workshop this year and/or exhibition for the kids and parents with a selection of the kids’ artworks (watch this space).
 
Hannah and Henk are enormously grateful for the support from the Duiwenhoks Conservancy. It meant all costs this year have been covered (materials, lunches, Henks’ travel from CT etc).  Hannah also shared that they’ve received funding for the workshop costs for 2026 – happy days! Hannah and Henk plan to continue this beautiful project and will be able to hold six or seven dance and drawing workshops with the kids throughout 2026.
 
These heartwarming pictures give an idea of the care and creativity involved in the Bloekomboomprojek.  Thank you, Hannah and Henk. 
 
 
 
 

Vermaaklikheid children need sports

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Abe Pretorius grew up in Vermaaklikheid. As a youngster, there was no dedicated place for children to kick a ball around, so they played in the street or someone’s yard.  They dreamed of a grassy field where they could play their favourite sport: football, rugby, netball or cricket.

Abe has helped make this dream a reality. He volunteers his time to support the current generation of children with healthy outdoor play. He also keeps the field maintained, by using his weed-eater and the occasional loan of a lawnmower from a kind resident.

We know how important it is for children to be able to have a safe place to develop physical skills but the benefits of outside play extend beyond exercise. Sport helps children make new friends, have fun, learn to be a team member, learn about play fair and improve their self-esteem.

With the help of GivenGain, and the Duiwenhoks Conservancy, Abe hopes to purchase a lawnmower, and employ a grounds person to do the necessary weekly maintenance.

Please contribute to the maintenance of the sports field for the children of Vermaaklikheid. Every donation helps. It’s simple to donate, click here now.  

Also please share this appeal in your network and help our kids to play.