(A small section of
the blankets collected at last year’s handover at the Nelson Mandela Capture
Site in Howick)
On February 8 from 14h00,
some of Durban’s top theatre personalities will unite for a 67 Blankets for
Nelson Mandela Day blanket handover and knitathon at the Westville Country
Club.
Co-ordinated by
Caroline Smart and hosted by Jonathan Roxmouth, the event is produced by Roland
Stansell of the Rhumbelow theatre group. The programme features some of
Durban’s finest talent including Aaron McIlroy, Lisa Bobbert, Steven Stead, The
Glitter Girls, Andy Turrell and Ewan Slabber. Also appearing will be Pinkie
Mtshali and Thulile Zama, Luca Tarboton, Ella Grealy and the Angel Players
pantsula group.
A music ensemble
from Westville Boys High will welcome guests as they arrive.
This blanket
handover and knitathon aims to motivate more South Africans to get those
needles clicking!
According to 67
Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day Founder, Carolyn Steyn: “The 67 Blankets for
Nelson Mandela Day 'KnitWits for Madiba' are knitting away with the aim of
producing 21,000 blankets (to celebrate 21 years of our democracy) for an
awareness drive and world record breaking attempt. We aim to make 67 Blankets
for Nelson Mandela Day a household name by displaying our woollen wares at the
feet of the Nelson Mandela statue at the Union Buildings in April 2015. The
thousands of blankets made around South Africa will be transported to Gauteng
by Airlink and Stuttafords Van Lines, and then returned to their creators to be
distributed to those in need when the cold strikes.
The entrance fee to
the concert is a blanket made with love (140cm x 180cm) or two baby blankets
(90cm x 110cm). (For those who have not yet completed a blanket, then 1.5 kgs
of wool will gain you entrance.)
To book your seat
at this not to be missed entertainment extravaganza, email info@67blankets.co.za
For more
information, visit www.67blankets.co.za or find the group 67 Blankets for Nelson
Mandela Day (South Africa) on Facebook.
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