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KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP NEW EXCITING LINK HILLS PHARMACY AND CLINIC Looted... just 10 days after opening! Pauline Randles and her committed team were thrilled to open their doors on 28 June, inviting the community into a unique new apothecary style pharmacy full of warmth, memorabilia and wonderful displays ... only to face the horror of looters crashing through the window on 12 July. Says Pauline: “It was surreal watching the mob rush past our store with trolley loads of looted goods, screaming and singing. 27 cameras in store picked up the footage as stragglers entered the store late in the day, and returned – until the mall was secured two days later. They trashed equipment and randomly helped themselves to selected items, but sparing the main server and back-up – thank goodness!
We THRIVE
At Thrive we’ve sourced the best natural, organic and local ranges to help keep you better than well. We are fully stocked with immune boosting vitamins and supplements, natural remedies, mom and baby products and natural and organic health foods. VISIT US in store now or buy online at www.wethrive.co.za
I felt so helpless and angry watching all this on my phone. I was resolute and decided to go back to the mall, which was still full of looters at 7am the next day. With the help of armed community men we looted our own drugs, so as to safeguard them at my home. We have a number of cancer patients who need morphine, and diabetics needing insulin. I will not allow civil unrest to interfere with our service to these patients. We dispensed emergency meds from my lounge, having loaded an ordering system on to my PC. Small miracles were evident, as we expected good to prevail over evil. A talented graffiti artist created a wonderful work of art on the boarded up window – we may just leave it there to keep us centred! We have to dig deep to pay the bills, but we are resilient and the staff have been amazingly positive against all odds. Thank you to the community, colleagues and friends who have lifted our spirits with flowers, treats and encouraging words. I cannot express my gratitude adequately enough.”
ART, FLOWERS, MUSIC AND FOOD
From 1 August we are back to normal trade – wiser, stronger and more passionate to serve, despite the challenges we face. WE LOOK FORWARD TO BEING OF SERVICE TO YOU! Checkers entrance 5, Watercrest Mall. Open 8-7 weekdays; 8-5 Sat; 9-5 Sundays and holidays
FULL CLINIC SERVICES AVAILABLE Call: 031 762 1420 WhatsApp Orders: 072 825 4025
Prescriptions: dispensary@linkhillspharmacy.co.za
After Hours Emergency Medicine: 073 998 1699 (call-out fee applies)
This year Kloof Methodist Church, one of the three oldest churches in Kloof, turns 110 and celebrates with an exhibition of talented artists and crafters in the Upper Highway area – ranging from fine art and wildlife photography, to miniaturism, creation of classic motor cars from recycled parts and sugar art. The church hall will feature a stunning display of flowers supported by live music, a tea garden and boerewors and braai broodjies. FOR MORE INFO: Saturday, September 4, from 9am; email: phillidaellis@gmail.com
