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15 April 2020
Mask-makers in the Overstrand
How can you help?
Most of these ladies are working with materials they have at hand (the shops are closed, remember), so orders for specific colours or fabrics may not be an option. • Amanda: 082 870 6744. She works in Onrus. WhatsApp her to order. • Angela: 083 969 0687/062 289 3387/cuoredaycare@gmail.com. She supplies the Hermanus area. • Cynthia: She supplies the Hermanus area. Find her masks at Green Ways Health Shop (Gateway Centre), Oasis Water, D'lish at CEM Motors (Voëlklip) and C Beyond Health Shop (Eastcliff Village Shopping Centre). • Susan: 082 294 3412. She works in Sandbaai. You can buy them from Sandbaai Kafee (opposite Sandbaai Hall). • Vainquer Bags: The Vainquer Bags team supplies Hermanus, Sandbaai and Hawston. You can buy them from Sandbaai Superette, Sweetland Hermanus or from Billy Booysens (065 810 4516) in Hawston. For every mask the team sells, a percentage is donated to a charitable cause. Visit https://www. facebook.com/vainquerbags/ for more information.
Many Overstrand residents are facing challenging times because their livelihood has been affected by the COVID-19 lockdown. Those hardest hit include the elderly, the infirm, the disabled, young children, temporary workers and those living on daily wages. Communities in the Overstrand are known for rallying together in times of crises. From the Gansbaai-Stanford Administration to Greater Hermanus and Hangklip-Kleinmond, people always stand together in times of need by lending a helping hand to others. Knowing that all are affected by the current circumstances, Overstrand Municipality wishes to thank everyone for their efforts, and especially appreciates the assistance of those fortunate enough to be able to support others. Donations of non-perishable food (dry food items) and toiletries will be of particular benefit to the less fortunate. Overstrand Municipality kindly requests the public NOT to deliver donations at any hall or drop-off facility, but to make use of designat-
ed trolleys at the supermarkets and shops listed below. It is important to follow these guidelines in order to help flatten the curve by limiting the risk of spreading the virus. The Municipality’s Disaster Management team, with the assistance of registered humanitarian relief agencies and the Hermanus Network of Care (NoC), will distribute donations amongst households who need food parcels. The donated items will be sanitised and then stored in, and distributed from, a food bank which conforms to hygiene protocol. Remember that only essential services personnel are on duty during this period, therefore the process will be carefully handled to ensure maximum compliance to health and safety protocols at all times. The municipality wishes to assure the public that it has measures in place to safely co-ordinate donations to keep team members and communities safe. Who to contact: Families in need are advised to contact their ward councillors for assistance. Alternatively you can phone:
ESSENTIAL SERVICES – WE ARE OPEN
Hermanus Administration: Cllr Jean Orban on 072 955 2986 Gansbaai-Stanford Administration: Cllr Riana de Coning on 083 597 2781 Hangklip-Kleinmond Administration: Cllr Grant Cohen on 072 436 9068 Trolleys available as drop-off: • HERMANUS - OK Foods (Gateway); OK Mini Market (Onrus and Voëlklip); Pick n Pay (CBD); Checkers (CBD and Whale Coast Mall); Woolworths (CBD and Whale Coast Mall); Food Lover's Market (Mall). • GANSBAAI – Spar; OK • KLEINMOND – Spar; OK; any other local food store • HANGKLIP - Rooiels Village Shop; Mini Mart, Pringle Bay, Village Deli, Pringle Bay, Centre Shop Betty's Bay and Penguin Place Betty's Bay Items most needed: 5kg Maize Meal, 2kg Rice, 2kg Samp, 2kg Beans, Canned Foods (specifically Tomato & Onion Mix / Braai Relish; Baked Beans; Pilchards), Toilet paper, Toothpaste, Soap bars, Sanitary towels, Baby nappies, Antibacterial cleaning products, Washing powder, gloves, Hand wash, Black bags and other non-perishable food products are welcome as long as they are sealed in their original packaging.
Financial donations: Deposits can be made into the following bank accounts. Bank statements are audited: Account Name: Overstrand LMC, ABSA Cheque Account, Account No: 4052379259 Branch Code: 334812, Confirmation email: rianadec122@gmail. com, Reference: COVID-19 HMS (as example) * Donors must please use the reference COVID-19 followed by GB = Gansbaai, HK = Hangklip/ Kleinmond, HMS = Hermanus or ALL = non-specified (shared equally between the three administrations). Residents are also welcome to use the Ward number as reference (as example: COVID-19 Ward 1 or COVID-19 Hawston) The following two accounts can only be used for Greater Hermanus donations: Account Name: SA Red Cross,Standard Bank, Account No: 082261938. Branch Code: 050-312, Reference: DM COVID19, Confirmation cellphone: 072 609 8655 or Account Name: Relief Life Disaster Management Trust, First National Bank, Account No: 62336798501, Branch Code: 200-610, Business Cheque Account, Swift Code FIRNZAJJ, Reference: Hermanus C19
