‘Langarm’ is a winner
The Bert Collins Boxing Club has decided to host regular 'langarm' dances due to the success of Friday evening's event.
At the dance, members and their families and friends enjoyed the music provided by Marikana Orkes.
Organiser and club manager Jeanette Dyzel says the guests enjoyed themselves and made new friends.
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Raising funds is an essential aspect for most clubs as most of the amateur clubs have underprivileged members.
“We all enjoyed ‘boeremusiek’ mixed with modern music for the younger generation,” she says.
The proceeds will go towards the upgrading of the club, including new equipment.
She believes hosting a dance will encourage current members to stay and to invite their families and friends.
“With more money the clubs can provide more opportunities for their members.
“Some of the money raised will go towards purchasing boxing gear for our members.”
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She adds they will host a dance every second Friday and invite the community to bring their families to have some ‘dance-fun’ at the club, behind the abattoir in Geduld.
Visitor Koos van der Bergh says the club is not all about boxing and they need to relax every now and again.
