(Pictured getting ready for the fete are St
Cyprian’s Fr Dane Elsworth and Shiela Naidoo, Kerr House Social Worker, with
items made by Kerr House residents. Pic: Illa Thompson)
One of the city’s
most anticipated market events: the annual St Cyprian’s church fete, takes
place on Saturday morning, June 27 on the church grounds in Umbilo.
Enjoy a fun morning of market stalls, family activities, food and drink, and a beer garden with live music, while supporting one of the city’s most hardworking, community-spirited churches.
The fete has an extensive white elephant stand; tables of book and music; jewellery; pre-loved garments and accessories; jams and preserves; crafts and homemade goods.
Come hungry as they are also known for their market fare, tea and cakes and beer garden.
A key element of the fete is support for Kerr House, which celebrate 75 years of service this year. The Durban Hospice for Women established in 1951 as a shelter for “Women in Crises.” Kerr House accommodates up to 15 women and children who are mostly victims of Gender Based Violence. They receive professional help from a full-time social worker while house mothers ensure the smooth running of Kerr House.
The residents are taught skills and the craft items made are sold at the St Cyprian’s annual fete.
St Cyprians is at 603 Umbilo Road and the fete takes place on Saturday June 27 from 08h00 until 14h00.
Kerr House relies entirely on donations. The monthly running cost of Kerr House is R110 000.
Support in cash and kind is greatly appreciated.
The bank details
are:
The Durban Hospice
for Women;
FNB Cheque Account;
Branch Code: 220526;
Account No:
50741035022
Contact details are
saintcyprian@telkomsa.net
Tel: 031 2053710
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