2011 is well on its way. January has passed. Looking back over the past two years we realise, despite the world economy recession, we have achieved much.
Sadly, due to lack of funds, we were unable to give the children their annual Christmas dinner. However, thanks to the generosity of donations in cash and kind from our supporters, we handed out 200plus teddy bears at the local clinic. That is smiles from 200plus little ones! Our very special thanks go to our senior citizens who lovingly gave their time in knitting teddy bears for us, also to our trainees for making teddy bears.
We are very proud of our trainees, not only are they keeping us supplied with teddy bears but they are now earning money for themselves. Remember all our trainees are unskilled/unemployed persons. Many of them have gone on to running their own little business from home.
During this difficult financial period many people lost their homes and their employment. We have managed to find places for them to stay and have helped put food on their table. With encouragement and hard work many of them are back on their feet again.
We are putting much effort in encouraging people in doing acts of kindness. No matter how little you have there is always enough to reach out a helping hand to someone less fortunate. The poet Wordsworth’s words carry a strong message :-
"The best portion of a good man's life is his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love." -- William Wordsworth

These past two years have been very difficult for many. Not only have business’ had to close doors but many charities fell by the wayside as well. We are extremely grateful for having achieved what we have. During this period we have given out 2000plus teddy bears to the children, we have managed to keep our charity shop open, continued with our training program, all the while encouraging others to practice acts of kindness. None of this would have been possible without the sheer determination of our founder, Maureen, and all those willing hearts and hands offering hope, encouragement and help where needed.
Stay Positive and may 2011 bring peace and joy to all.

Imagine !!!
Sitting in a lush green, peaceful country setting relaxing and enjoying scrumptious home made cake.

All this is possible it is all happening on
Saturday 2nd October 14.30 to 16.30
At The Chapel and Old School
Buffalo Bay Road

A variety of interesting cakes as well as tea and coffee will be available.
Bring some change buy the leftovers (if any)
Tickets at R 50 available at our shop at Island Market
which is open daily.

Cups and Saucers
Coffee Mugs
Side Plates
Milk Jug
Coffee Machine - Received
Fridge/Deepfreeze
Kitchen Cupboards
Table Cloths
Tables and Chairs
Gas Burner
Iron
Material
Sewing Equipment
Curtains
Wool
Hanging Racks
Containers for Storage all sizes
Shelving
Paint
Varnish
Floor Tiles or Lino
Paper Punch
New Shop Doors –Received
Wendy House
Gazebo – Received
Gardening Equipment
Plants for Garden

This is too good not to share!

A mature lady went grocery shopping at her local Spar. As so often happens she had left her shopping bag at home. This shouldn’t be a problem as for 20c you are able to purchase a plastic carrier bag. Not this lady! No ways was she going to pay 20c for a plastic packet. As she staggered out with her load many kind people offered to help her to which she politely replied “No thanks, I can manage,” and on she staggered. Then it happened! Another kind soul offered to buy her a plastic packet. Now was her chance to make her statement. “It is not the 20c I object to, it is the fact that it is plastic! If we all refused to buy a packet we would all be doing our bit to save our environment!” Makes one think, doesn’t it?
Now we come to the tale of the Tickle Stick.
An energetic lady walked into her living room and was horrified at seeing it invaded by intruders. No way are these intruders going to get the better of her. She rushed to her special cupboard and grabbed her tickle stick. With great gusto she set about banishing the intruders – this way ,that way and every other way. In a matter of minutes, with great satisfaction, she realized her furniture, shelves and corners were once more dust and cobweb free, thanks to her tickle stick!
Now I have never thought of a feather duster as a tickle stick. How much more fun it is to think of tickling away dust and cobwebs then the boring thought of just dusting! Sure makes housework just that much more fun! I wonder if dishwashing liquid would make washing dishes more fun if we called it “Sudsy”?
Have a fun filled day!