Despite the heatwave on November 25, a number of members of various bike clubs came together once again to collect toys for children during the annual Lowveld Toy Run 2023.

The day’s activities started off with a parade from Crossing Shopping Centre, with stuffed toys mounted up on the bikes and cars, to BMW Motorrad Mbombela for the main event, which offered entertainment galore and a showcase of some of the hottest motorbikes.

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It was a jam-packed family fun day with a kiddies’ entertainment area, food and craft stalls, a photo booth and live music from a variety of bands such as Goat n Hare, The Acoustics and DJ Rad-E-Meyer.

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The entrance to the main event was either R50 or some toys, toiletries, stationery or non-perishable food to be donated to less privileged individuals and organisations, and the locals definitely did not hold back in their support of the toy run.