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Our latest newsletter – July 2010
Here is our latest newsletter. As you can see, there is lots going on here at the moment…..
World Cup – Our carers enjoy the fan mile!
We took the carers to the Waterfront during the World Cup and as you can see, we all had a great time walking the fan mile to the stadium! There was an awesome atmosphere, particularly as Holland were playing Cameroon at the stadium, so there was thousands of people everywhere, lots of entertainment, bands playing, AND VUVUZELAS!!!!! It was a wonderful team-building exercise and an unforgettable evening!
More World Cup celebration photos
Health March
Beatrice Matthews, our facilitator of the Chronic Disease of lifestyle support group, invited members of the Dreyersdal Park support group to join the Westlake group on a health march through Westlake village. As you can see from the photos, the weather was fabulous and they had a good time! On the way, our carers gave educational talks about TB, diabetes and other health issues.
WORLD CUP CELEBRATIONS!!!
AYOBA!! The 2010 Soccer World Cup has arrived in Westlake and, feel it, it is here!!! We are running a holiday program for the children everyday during this long holiday, together with 2 other organisations and the churches in Westlake. On average 200 children are attending, and there has been much excitement (and noise) in the hall (9-15 yr olds), as well as the Westlake Worship Centre, a church in the village, where the 5-8 year olds are having fun. We have had up to 15 volunteers helping, including our fieldworkers and 3 wonderful Dutch students, Tim, Gordon and Paulina, who have been with us for the past 5 months. (Thank you, guys, for ALL you have done for us! We will really miss you now your time with us is over).
The program has included upward soccer, a talk on safety by the SA Police, a treasure hunt, hip hop, danceathon, face painting, more soccer, netball, hoola hooping, movies, more soccer…. The children are fed at lunchtime with soup, sandwiches, fruit, juice, cakes, and lots of prizes have been handed out! A group of 6 English football supporters visited Westlake and played soccer with the children – needless to say, everyone had lots of fun – AND the children won!!!
