Tannies prepare for winter
ROOSEVELT PARK – Rose village tannies have knitted a variety of items to give to the needy people this coming winter.
In anticipation of the upcoming winter chill, Sešego Cares has launched its annual winter drive that will see special hand-knitted garments give warmth to the most vulnerable communities.
The Wool Project, as it has become known, entails the donation of wool by Northcliff Melville Times readers, supporters and Sešego Cares.
Items are knitted by retired women from East Town, Roosevelt Park’s Rose Village in Northcliff, and Sophia Town.
They work their magic and produce high-quality hand-knitted items for distribution among charities that care for the needy.
Iris Feyt started this project four years ago, and she has inspired Doreen Smith and Elsie Emerich who joined her, along with the tannies of Rose Village.
They are determined to beat the winter deadline in order to deliver much-needed scarves, beanies, blankets, gloves and jerseys.
Over 5 000 individuals, ranging from disabled children to Aids-orphans and the elderly, benefited from Sešego Cares’ Wool Project to date.
Geographically, the project has reached Hammaskraal, Soweto, Eldorado, Greymont, Krugersdorp Alexandra, Alberton and the greater East Rand.
“On behalf of the beneficiaries of this project, I would like to thank all the knitters and volunteers for their incredible work, passion and kindness. I am always amazed by the swiftness at which they produce these items. The love, creativity and care that has gone into making each garment is clearly evident,” Sešego Cares CEO Annemarie Mostert said.
“Special thanks must also be extended to all who donated the wool – but it’s never enough.”
Details: www.sesegocares.org.za
