Seniors encouraged to make pretty things for little things

THE Shoprite Group in conjunction with Age-in-Action is once again sponsoring the Pretty Things for Little Things campaign that encourages customers, especially senior citizens, to put their creative talents to work by making clothes and toys for children in disadvantaged communities.

Items can be made from any material, as long as they are practical, durable and safe.

There are four categories into which items can be entered, namely “soft toys”, “blankets”, “clothing” or “other” which includes articles made from materials such as wood, tin or wire. Submissions are open from 1 June and close on 31 August.

Although the initiative is open to everyone, only senior citizens 60 years or older are eligible for prizes. Items can be entered at any Shoprite or Checkers store in South Africa or at any of the Age-in-Action regional offices.

Three winners per category will be selected in each province. The provincial winners each receive vouchers to the value of R2 000, R1 500 and R1 000 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places respectively. National winners receive vouchers to the value of R5 000, R3 000 and R2 000 for the top three positions respectively. The vouchers can be used at any Shoprite, Checkers or Checkers Hyper store across the country.