Recently Pick ‘n Pay staged a ‘Bowls by candlelight’ fund raising event at Drakensig . The event saw 24 teams of four bowlers per team, taking part. It was also well attended by an enthusiastic audience of supporters.
The night was fantastic with everything having been set out and ready for action. Paper bags with lit candles surrounded the green, many ‘lumi sticks’ and of course the proverbial headtorches were all over the place – and the participants spent the evening running around after their woods. It was fabulous fun.
The food was graciously donated by Pick ‘n Pay, and plates of the food were available to be purchased by the supporters. There were shots being sold as well as raffle tickets – 1000 of which were sold in short time! Many sponsors kindly donated items or outings as prizes, raffle and auction items. About 40% of the prizes were donated by the Hoedspruit community. Pick ‘n Pay secured the remaining prizes from their suppliers.
the added x-factor was that the event was themed as “Your mission impossible”. Everyone joined in the fun and as a result there were some very interesting costumes, and the ‘Best Dressed’ award at the event was won by Arno Esterhuizen and Paul van Eden.
Every player – 96 in all – went home with a prize. First place was a dual prize from Nyala Safari Lodge – a game drive for 8 people for 3 hours with drinks and snacks supplied, and “Love the Hoed” in conjunction with Kruger2Canyon News, made wonderful bespoke bowling bags for each member of the winning team. African Express Spa came first, followed by BUCO 2 and in third was Raptors Watch.
A total of R 47 660 was raised. An amazing feat and all for Town Watch – a fine contribution to ensuring a safe Hoedspruit.
Thanks must go out to Natasha and Mathew from Pick ‘n Pay who have now been doing this for 15 years! Thank you also to all the sponsors, participants and supporters of the event, and here’s looking forward to next year.
