Retirement village benefits from our wool drive
The items, which included knitted scarves and headbands, were donated by an anonymous donor to the publication's initiative.
Ridgeview manager Anthea Ireland thanked those involved with the donation.
The Boksburg Advertiser's wool drive, running from May 1 to July 31, collects wool donations of all kinds – new, old, or leftover – and completed knitted items like scarves, beanies and blankets. These get distributed to local individuals and groups, who use their crafting talents to help those less fortunate stay warm during the cold months.
Support
Project co-ordinator Elize Kluyts said community members had regularly contributed.
'We are grateful for their support and urge the community to continue opening their hearts to those in need. It is heartwarming to see that there are people who care about others. I urge the public to continue to open their hearts and support our initiative. People are truly benefiting from this project,' said Kluyts.
Where to drop off your wool or knitted items:
• Caxton Local Media, 20 Sydney Road, Ravenswood.
• Med-Leigh Pharmacy, The Square Shopping Centre, Rietfontein Road.
• Vellie Boutique, corner of 6th Street and Rietfontein Road.
• Eyeland Optometrist, Shop 17E, the East Rand Mall.
• Absolute Batteries, 86 Rietfontein Road.
• The Doggy Parlour, 178 Kingfisher Avenue.
• Heckers Garden Centre, North Rand Road.
For more information, contact Elize on 010 971 3325 or elizek@caxton.co.za
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In support of the Go Turquoise for the Elderly awareness campaign, the Boksburg Advertiser recently donated knitted items from its Winter Wool Drive to the Ridgeview Retirement Village. The items, which included knitted scarves and headbands, were donated by an anonymous donor to the publication's initiative. Ridgeview manager Anthea Ireland thanked those involved with the donation. The Boksburg Advertiser's wool drive, running from May 1 to July 31, collects wool donations of all kinds – new, old, or leftover – and completed knitted items like scarves, beanies and blankets. These get distributed to local individuals and groups, who use their crafting talents to help those less fortunate stay warm during the cold months. Support Project co-ordinator Elize Kluyts said community members had regularly contributed. 'We are grateful for their support and urge the community to continue opening their hearts to those in need. It is heartwarming to see that there are people who care about others. I urge the public to continue to open their hearts and support our initiative. People are truly benefiting from this project,' said Kluyts. Where to drop off your wool or knitted items: • Caxton Local Media, 20 Sydney Road, Ravenswood. • Med-Leigh Pharmacy, The Square Shopping Centre, Rietfontein Road. • Vellie Boutique, corner of 6th Street and Rietfontein Road. • Eyeland Optometrist, Shop 17E, the East Rand Mall. • Absolute Batteries, 86 Rietfontein Road. • The Doggy Parlour, 178 Kingfisher Avenue. • Heckers Garden Centre, North Rand Road. For more information, contact Elize on 010 971 3325 or elizek@ Also Read: Winter Wool Project benefits Also ReadL 'Wool' you help us again? At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
