Fun, sun and adorable donkeys
It was a perfect day for the community to come together and support the Rest Ur Ass community market.
The Rest Ur Ass Donkey Sanctuary hosted a fun-filled community market on Saturday, May 28.
The grazing donkeys were waiting patiently with food in mouth as the crowd started rolling in. There was an air of child-like excitement as the donkeys greeted the visitors when many of the children walked towards them, and nibbled their hands in search of treats.
Before long the field was filled with various community members interacting with the curious donkeys, enjoying the warm weather and browsing the trinkets and crafts on display at the tables set up across the field.
Throughout the day children were invited to create their own ‘sockimals’. They also ate cotton candy and played in the sun.
A singing competition was held, and the Northsider was honoured to be one of the judges alongside South African actor and musician Frank Opperman and Rest Ur Ass co-owner Albert le Roux. Each of the eight women who entered the competition sang their hearts out for the grand prize.
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The judges agreed that picking a winner was definitely not easy, but they had a wonderful time listening to the local talent.
Haylee Conradie walked away with the first prize – a weekend at Schrikkloof Reserve, home of The Lions Foundation. Second place went to Harmony Stringfellow, who received a Rest Ur Ass hamper, which included a commemorative pillow, travel glass and donkey teddy, among other items.
Lloreen le Roux, co-founder of Rest Ur Ass made sure everyone had a wonderful and memorable time with the animals she loves so much. It was a perfect day for the community to come together and support this worthy cause.
