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PUPP CHARITY SHOP OPENING
The new PUPP charity shop (at 57 Main Road , Bergvliet) was officially opened on 3 December. The shop's staff, members of the PUPP board and guests enjoyed champagne and snacks, and celebrated the beginning of what is already an enormously successful new venture. The shop, which was started up and is run by Norma Hosking, sells a variety of good-quality items, including bric-a-brac, books and clothes. Norma would like to say a special thank you to all those who have contributed such a marvellous array of items, which are continuing to flow in. The first month's trading exceeded all expectations, and we hope that this will continue. Anyone with goods or help to offer can contact Norma on 083 340 3079 or phone PUPP on 715 7525

CAVENDISH BOOK SALE

PUPP’s Annual Cavendish Charity Book Sale from the 27 – 30 July was a great success. Well over 2000 books were on offer and sales exceeded all expectations this year - raising a wonderful R15 000.

We were lucky to have a prime spot, thanks to Beverley Whelehan, whose magical co-ordination of the Cavendish Book Sale brought many charities and book lovers together.

A very early and cold morning start to the first day saw many eager collectors who descended upon the PUPP stall to seize the best buys. Unfortunately, yours truly became overwhelmed with all the attention and tripped over a crate of books. A sharp ripping of material was heard as my pants split from top to bottom. Everyone’s nightmare to be partially naked in the middle of Cavendish Square! (My cheeky husband asked if there were any biddings for my sizeable derrière!)

From day one, the sales were brisk and busy, especially when one of our young and beautiful volunteers was on duty. Many customers congratulated us on having alphabetised and categorised all the books - making their search that much easier.

number of students, assisted by their parents, helped as part of their school’s community outreach programme, and I hope that they will spread the news about PUPP at their respective schools.

Special thanks to Annette Yates and Cheryl Hopkins for their invaluable advice and assistance.

Also, heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers who manned the tables: Anthony Seales, Ruth Horton, Karen Key, Ariella Caira, Vicky Wright, Sarah Lowe, Leslie Mildenhall, Jerry Higgs, Milena Cardoso, Vanessa and Peter Cross, Shirley Newton, Gloria Pitlo, Wray Whyte, Catherine Sellier with Greg and Patrick, Charlotte Thomas, Angela O’Connor-Smith, Muffy Malherbe, Cecilia Whittaker, Chagan and Kishan.

To the strong, dedicated men from PUPP – Bruce, Quinton, Willie and Shaun – you’re the best – thanks for all your help.

Many thanks to the generous people that contributed and bought books.

Heather Howe Co-ordinator PUPP Book Sale, 2006

ANNUAL GOLF DAY AT RONDEBOSCH GOLF CLUB 2005

 Thursday 24 November dawned sunny, warm and windless – a perfect day for the tournament. Although we did not have quite a full field of golfers it was an initiation and learning experience for Annette. On completion of play an animated group gathered on the veranda to await the tally of scores. Carl of Momentous Sports Corporation proceeded to hold a lively auction of golfing and sporting memorabilia and other sought-after items, and this was followed by snacks and the prize-giving ceremony, hosted by Theo Esau of P4 Radio. The winners were:

1 st Prize – Len Bracher & Gary Pothecary
(Picnic set on wheels, Groot Constantia Semillon wine & Kangol cap)

2 nd Prize - B. Humphrey & S. Heritage
(Box of 6 Brampton OVR 2003, Readers Digest book & Frontline voucher)

3 rd Prize - Bertus de Kok & Rob Louw
(Jakes in the Village voucher, Bodega Merlot wine & set of glasses)

4 th Prize - Paul Katzeff & Mark Louw
(Peddlars on the Bend voucher, Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc & Titleist golf balls)

Nearest the pin 2 nd hole - Charlie Marais ( Cape Grace lunch voucher)
Nearest the pin 10 th hole - D Eisenstein ( Cape Grace lunch voucher)
Longest drive 13 th hole - Gary Crawford (Middelvlei Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 magnum)

Longest Day - Gary Crawford (mampoer set & car-wash voucher)

Congratulations gentlemen and thank you all for participating and making our fundraiser a success raising well on R12,000 (final figures are not in as yet). We hope to see you all at our next Golf Day, details of which should be on the website within 10 days, so please diarise.

Many thanks to all sponsors of the wonderful prizes and to those who donated so generously. Our thanks to Rondebosch Golf Club for allowing us use of their facilities and special thanks to Flowers & More (Claremont) for donating the exquisite arrangement of flowers for the venue. Thank you to Karen Kearns for embroidering the PUPP logo on the towels in the ‘goodie bags' supplied to all the golfers.

BRIDGE DRIVE IN TOKAI

 On Friday 25 November PUPP held a bridge afternoon fundraiser at the home of Janette Hubbart in Tokai. Thanks to Maureen van Reenen who assembled all 24 elegant ladies, Pick ‘n Pay and Spar Rosmead who sponsored the refreshments, and Patrick Russell who donated 6 bottles of delectable Steenberg wines: it was resounding success, raising R750 00. Thank you, Janette, so much for hosting the event.

Should there be anyone wishing to participate in our next bridge day, probably early in 2006, please phone Maureen on 021 712 4958 or Annette on 021 696 5294 for details.