Sibusiso's Ear Operation

SIBUSISO'S EAR OPERATION:

Sibusiso Zulu, 12 years of age, was born with an ear defect which led to the loss of hearing in both his ears. The Ridge Entertainment Resort arranged with an ear specialist, Dr Grant Kassner, an anaesthetist, Dr Reyneke and the Midmed Hospital for a reconstruction operation to restore the hearing in one of his ears. The total cost of the operation has been sponsored by The Ridge.

McDonald's Treat

McDONALD's TREAT:

On Friday 20June 2008 after the closure of the schools for the winter holiday's, McDonald's entertained the children in the Care Village Hall with Ronald McDonald the clown, a magician show and afterwards treated them to genuine McDonald's hamburgers and juice. For some of the it was probably their first taste of a genuine McDonald's burger!

16 June 2008 Youth Day

YOUTH DAY:

On Youth Day 16 June 2008 the South African Police Service visited the Care Village and entertained the staff and children with a display by the dog unit. The sniffer dogs demonstrated their expertise in finding drugs hidden on a person, inside objects as well as in vehicles. The children expressed their satisfaction for the display and it is hoped that some of them might be encourage to choose a career in the SAPS.

HOLIDAY EXCURSION

THE RIDGE (ENTERTAINMENT DAY)

The Ridge Entertainment Centre once again sponsored a visit to the Ridge during the school holidays. They entertained the children with a movie with cool drink and popcorn included and afterwards they were treated to lunch at the Wimpy followed by putt-putt and games at the Magic Company. The children enjoyed the day immensely.

LAMBSON'S HIRE (SPORTSBAGS)

On 11 April 2008 Lambson's Hire, an equipment rental company, visited the Care Village and presented each of the children with a sportsbag which can be used either for their school books or for other activities. On the photo the appreciation can be seen on the faces of the house parents and children.

ANGLO COAL (GOLF DAY)

The Human Resources Management personnel of Anglo Coal arranged a golf day for the benefit of the Care Village at which an amount of R 2 165.00 was raised. On 15 April 2008 the ladies from Anglo Coal visited the Care Village and can be seen handing the donation over to the Care Village.

The Ridge 7 February 2008

The children of the Care Village were once again treated to a visit from the General Manager and staff members of The Ridge Entertainment Centre. The children were each presented with their own parcel of toiletries and other goodies. Their appreciation was clear from their spontaneous applause and expressions on their faces. The visit was made more special by a donation of furniture, cutlery, bedding and electrical appliances by The Ridge at the same occasion.

Visit by Canadians

On Friday 29 February 2008 a group of Canadian visitors was hosted at the Care Village. Among the group were a number of Rotarians who had recently contributed to a matching grant which had enabled the purchase of indoor and outdoor sports equipment, beds and mattresses, the sinking of boreholes and a number of other projects. The Rotarian Clubs represented were Stathroy, Grand Bend, London and Forest. After they had been welcomed, the guests were taken on a tour of the facilities. The visit ended with a meeting between the visitors and the local Rotary Clubs of Middelburg and Witbank. During the meeting banners were exchanged and donations towards the work of the local Rotary Clubs and the Care Village were made. On the photos the visitors can be seen at the newly established vegetable garden as well as during the presentation.

DONATION OF NEW SCHOOL BUS

On 8 January 2008 the Management of Anglo Coal presented the Care Village with a 65 seater school bus. This donation could not have come at a better time, as the Care Village will soon be accommodating more children, who will need to be transported to school. At the same time, new school bags and stationary packs were given to all the children. On the photos, the Manager of Human Resources, Anglo Coal, Mr Ray Westermeyer can be seen handing over the keys of the bus to Mr John Brislin, member of the Board of Directors with the children in attendance.