Inspired by Somerset baby Reece’s battle with cancer, the Somerset 1 dynamic Facebook group is dedicating their first birthday party, the Rock Star Party, to raise funds for the Little Fighters Cancer Trust (LFCT) on Saturday, 13 December at the Nameless Pub. The group, started by Stephen Leppan, prides itself on the spectacular events it holds to raise funds for charity. … [Read more...]
4000 trees for a greener planet
The planting of 4000 trees in support of Arbor month commenced in Drakenstein last week. Drakenstein Municipality wishes to plant 4000 trees as part of greening the district during 2013. This will be the biggest amount of trees, ever planted in one year. To achieve this all the residents, schools, churches, NGO’s and other organisations in Drakenstein can apply for a free … [Read more...]
Finally free?
Being something of a free spirit, I wasn't too keen to visit a lion park for captive-born lions. Maybe the lions would be depressed and the pens small. Instead I found a genuine sanctuary, and a story of hope and human kindness. Paul Hart is the owner and manager of the Drakenstein Lion Park, situated scenically between Stellenbosch and Paarl. It was a freezing day when I … [Read more...]
