Zinkwazi committee unites to turn town into Christmas wonderland
Trees have been wrapped in festive crochet, while a light-up Christmas tree provides a centrepiece for the decorations.
Zinkwazi Beach has been transformed into a festive wonderland thanks to the creativity and dedication of a group of residents affectionately known as The Fab 5.
The initiative, founded by Alet Nel, brought together five women who combined their talents to crochet and knit Christmas decorations for the village’s traffic circles, sidewalks, trees and light poles. Their efforts were aimed not only at spreading festive cheer, but also at raising funds for local charities.
The group includes Zinkwazi Beach Residents and Ratepayers’ Association (ZBRRA) committee members Sue Bamber and Karen Fischer, alongside landscapers Livia Isabella and Augenette Vanderplank. Together, they also erected a Christmas tree on one of the village’s traffic circles as part of the Zinkwazi Holiday Calendar.
“Alet thought it would create a very festive feeling in the village, as well as a spirit of camaraderie and village pride, which it has certainly achieved,” said Sue.
“She asked Karen and me to join because we are both part of the ZBRRA committee and she wanted to ensure the organisation approved the project. Livia and Augenette were invited to help beautify some of the islands and verges leading into the village.”
The decorations form part of a broader community effort. Fifteen more residents joined The Fab 5 to raise funds for the Zinkwazi/Blythedale Conservancy and the Zamani Orphans Outreach. Festive events have included a Christmas lights competition, judged earlier this week, and a barn swallow fundraiser overlooking the Zinkwazi Lagoon.
In addition, Alet is co-ordinating a Santa Shoe Box collection of food hampers and other goodies valued at R400 each. These were delivered to 12 homes of elderly or isolated residents on December 22.
On Tuesday, Darrel Fischer dons the Santa suit at the Zinkwazi Ski Boat Club. He also built “Alet’s Tree” and a manger near the village guard house.
Sue thanked everyone involved for their collective effort.
“If it had not been for the impressive number of women knitting and crocheting, as well as the group who attached all the pieces, this undertaking would not have been possible.”
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