KAROO NEWS - Things to do over the next week:
Roses of Hope for Cancer project: 18 October
2000 roses are waiting to be stuck into the lawn around the Groot Kerk in Graaff Reinet from 7am to 6pm. Which one will be planted closest to the secret spot and win its owner R5000 when it is announced at 6pm?
Do come along and support the Graaff-Reinet Cancer Association and buy a rose or just view this beautiful spectacle.Those who have pre- ordered are urged not to forget to come and "plant" their roses.
The association is most appreciative of all the assistance and encouragement they have received for this fundraiser from the general public, particularly from Andy Johnson of Merino Pharmacy who sponsored all the roses, Mel Houseman who designed the poster, and the Groot Kerk for allowing them the use of their lawns.
Spandau Secondary School's Pink Tea: 24 October
This event hopes to raise funds for cancer sufferers and to put the spotlight on cancer awareness.
It will be held in Botanics Hall at 3pm. A minimum donation of R50 per person is requested. All funds will be donated to the Graaff-Reinet Cancer Association.
Contact Virginia Christoffels (083 359 2301) or Ethne Hufkie (083 650 2556) for more information.
St James' Flower Festival: 25 and 26 October
This year's theme for the annual festival is: Pots, Poetry and Prose to honour our God, the Potter and Provider.
"We would like people to bring arrangements of flowers, indigenous plants, cacti, fruit, herbs and even vegetables in pottery containers," said Jill Rose-Innes, one of the organisers.
These should be delivered to the church in Somerset Street any time from 8am on Thursday 24 October. Printed poetry and prose can accompany arrangements.The festival will be open to the public on Friday 25 October from 9am to 5.30pm, and on Saturday 26 October from 9am until 11.30am.
The tranquil garden of the church will be the setting for refreshments on the Friday. Tea and scones will be served during the morning and afternoon, and lunch from noon. No entrance fee, donations welcome.
Contact organiser Moyra Marais (084 050 9448) for more information.
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