Annual Moot Christmas drive dates announced
"Some of the cars will be decorated with fairy lights and we invite all the community members to come outside and be part of the fun."
This year’s dates for the annual Moot Christmas drive, have been announced. The drive will take place from Wednesday, December 15 to Friday, December 17.
This year’s event get under way next Wednesday, at 17:30 at Waverley Plaza.
The route will come to an end at Oppi Plaas in Villieria.
Thursday’s action will start at Pierneef parkie on the corner of 31st Avenue and Pierneef Street and end at Radio Kansel.
The last day will get underway at Jakaranda Children’s Home and conclude at Latino.
Those involved are Kilnerpark Security (KPS), various emergency services and policing in the area, the CPF and Volkswagen Beetle Club, SAPS Villieria and the water wing.
Two ambulances were made available by Life Line.
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According to chairperson of Villieria CPF, Susan Andrews they managed to raise R31 500 in just one day to be able to hand out 10 000 packets of sweets.
“We would like to thank everyone who have already contributed. We appealed to the community to open their hearts and contribute in whichever way they can, and in just one day we raised over R30 000,” she said.
The different services will make up a convoy of about 50 cars.
“It is one of the most exciting projects we take on each year.
Some of the cars will be decorated with fairy lights and we invite all the community members to come outside and be part of the fun.
“This year we have elves that will walk alongside the convoy.”
Andrews said participants must still adhere to Covid-19 regulations.
“Please keep a safe distance and wear your mask. This year was an emotional roller-coaster. We want to put smiles back on children’s faces and celebrate this festive season,” she said.
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