Upcoming Events
Johannesburg
08th June - Charity Golf Day
25 August - Fly-fishing (Dullstroom)
15th September - Spring Ball (Montecasino Ballroom)
07th October - Family Fun Day (Guide Dog Training Centre, Bryanston)
4th November - Guide Dogs Graduation Ceremony (Guide Dog Training Centre, Bryanston)
1st December - Carols by Candlelight (Guide Dog Training Centre, Bryanston)
7th December - Car Raffle Competition Draw Date
Durban
20th May – Cars in the Park – Pietermaritzburg
25th May -3rd June - Royal Show
28th July – Street Collection - Durban
22nd -24th September - Garden Show
Cape Town
17 May: Bergvliet Cubs Club
29 May: Italian Kitchen Senses Dinner
12 June: Parow West Primary School
15 -17 June: Cape Town Book Fair
22 June: Guide Dogs Graduation Ceremony
1 August: Fish Hoek Agricultural Society
23 – 26 August: Cavendish Square Charity Book Sale
7 December: Car Raffle Competition Draw Date
2012 SAGA Cricket Challenge
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Postponed till further notice
Follow the diaries of Pasha, Guide-Dog owner and Christine, puppy
raiser.
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24 November
It is exactly a month since Vanilla arrived at my home and I recall how excited I was as I wondered what her temperament would be like –
Would we hit it off from the outset, or would there be some bonding obstacles?
Well, as I recall vividly she sat down quietly in front of my couch despite her initial excitement and allowed me to pat her. These pats were, of course, interspersed with her getting up to stake out her new surroundings with a sniff or two.
How the month has flown by and how special our bond has become. To think that as we walk to the chemist, the club, Woolies, the bank we are confident and relaxed, like a unit who has seen many Octobers together …
When we walk, I feel just like everyone else going about their business. I melt into the swarming crowds, though also stand out, as I walk with my four foot guide…
During the past month there was of course, a Vanilla-flavoured surprise around each corner, like moments of becoming biblical by taking up her bed and walking with it, or lying on her back, her sheepskin bed caught in her paws and Vanilla peaking mischievously from behind it.
Tonight, she meets my relatives for the first time and who knows what surprises about her will be revealed?
Here’s to Vanilla essence and many a happy October together!
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Latest Collar and Tie Club winners
March 2012
Miss L Wray
Mrs A Whitfield
Mrs BF Magill
February 2012
Mrs CE Constandakis
Mr M A Khan
Mrs M Pieterse
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