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				Thursday 6 June 2002



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	Lifestyle - Leefstyl


	Kry poliomiddel dié week Wine exhibition Street children 'not a lost cause' Bridal show at Spier Workshop on upliftment in Paarl

wcake23 SUGAR CRAFT. The Paarl branch of the South African Cake Decorators Guild made a clean sweep at the recent "Good Food and Wine Show" at the Good Hope Centre in Cape Town. Dawn van Niekerk (centre) won gold with this magnificent "Special Occasion Cake" with edible decorations designed to represent a greeting card. It was voted the Best Item on Show by members of the public. With her are (left) Judith Muller (third in Un-iced fruit cake category) and Doreen Fortuin (first in Un-iced fruit cake category). People interested in joining the guild can contact van Niekerk at 873-5245. They meet every third Sunday of the month at the Suider Paarl NG church hall. Pic: Uh-Albry Reitz


	Kry poliomiddel dié week


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POLIO, 'n vergete, hoogs aansteeklike siekte uit die verlede wat mense verlam en gedood het, gaan met verskerpte massa-inentingsveldtogte die finale nekslag toegedien word.

In 'n laaste poging om te verseker dat 90% van alle kinders in die Wes-Kaap deur inenting beskerm word, sal alle kinders onder die ouderdom van vyf jaar addisionele dosisse van die polio entstof moet ontvang ongeag vorige immunisasies.

Die massa-immuniseringsveldtog sal plaasvind vanaf 10 tot 14 Junie vir die tweede dosis.

Suid-Afrika sal binnekort as polio vry verklaar word, 'n toestand wat duisende Suid-Afrikaners verlam het.

Alhoewel die laaste geval van polio in Suid-Afrika in 1989 aangemeld is, is die land nog nie as poliovry gesertifiseer nie. Hierdie verskerpte pogings vorm deel van die Wêreldgesondheidsorganisasie (WGO) se globale uitwissingsveldtogte wat in 1985 geïnisieer is.

Om dit teen die jaar 2005 te kan vermag is hierdie veldtogte van kardinale belang. Oorgerustheid kan nie vir een oomblik bekostig word nie, want selfs een nuwe geval kan die begin wees van 'n epidemie.

Vir 'n land of provinsie om polio-vry gesertifiseer te kan word, moet ten minste 90% van alle kinders onder die ouderdom van vyf jaar geïmmuniseer wees.

Polio-inentings bied lewenslange beskerming mits dosisse toegedien word op die volgende ouderdomme: direk na geboorte, op ses weke, op 10 weke, op 14 weke, op 18 maande en dan weer vir oulaas wanneer die ouderdom van vyf jaar bereik word.

Alle gesondheidsdienste in die Wes-Kaap bied toegang tot polio-immunisering en dit word gratis verskaf in hospitale en klinieke.

Vir meer besonderhede aangaande die beplande veldtogte en hoe vrywilligers meer betrokke kan raak, kontak u naaste kliniek of Marvina Johnson by tel (023) 348-1424.

* Polio vaccines will be administered to children under five at local clinics next week.


	Wine exhibition


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WINE lovers, and especially connoisseurs of wine, can look forward to the first Wine Connoisseur Exhibition to be hosted at the Spier wine estate from 21 to 23 June.

A great host of exhibitors from big as well as more exclusive vineyards and cellars, will be on show, and visitors can look forward to tasting some of South Africa's greatest wines.

Entrance fee to the exhibition is R40 per person at the door and includes a wine glass, as well as entrance to the Fashion, Accessory & Bridal Exhibition taking place in a different venue on the estate on the same dates. For enquiries, phone 981-4737.


	Street children 'not a lost cause'


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THE presence of street children is increasingly evident, and although the general consensus is that little can be done to make a difference in the lives of these destitute people, nothing could be further from the truth.

This is the opinion of Winnefred Solomon, co-ordinator of the Street Children Project in Paarl who recently took about 40 children on a weekend camp in Bain's Kloof.

"We want to make a difference and with community involvement, we can make it a reality."

The organisation plans to present a workshop for the immediate families of these youngsters, in association with the police, social services, schools and other roleplayers.

They need feedback from interested parties to assist in arranging a venue for the workshop to take place. For more information, contact Winnefred on 072-359-3089.


	Bridal show at Spier


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THE third FAB exhibition, Cape Town's biggest fashion and bridal exhibition, will once again be hosted at Spier from 21 to 23 June.

The exhibition offers visitors an extravaganza of bridal wear, fashion wear for a special occassion, accessories, beauty products and make-overs, as well as a host of products and services needed by the bridal couple on their wedding day.

A host of Cape Town's well-known, as well as exciting new designers, will be showcasing their unique designs throughout the three day period and visitors can look forward to interaction with a host of exhibitors in this field.

Anyone in need of a garment for a special occasion such as the matric farewell or a wedding, may discuss their needs with participating designers.

In addition to the static displays, colour analysis by professionals, live music and demonstrations will form part of the happenings.

The Wine Connoisseur Exhibition will also be an added attraction this year.

This exhibition is also happening on the Estate during the same period and gives Dad and husband-to-be the perfect opportunity to choose a great wine for the wedding reception.

For more information, contact 981-4737.


	Workshop on upliftment in Paarl


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A WORKSHOP investigating and implementing means of earning money for income and community upliftment will take place on Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00 in the Huguenot Community Hall in Paarl.

The workshop is free of charge and will be presented by Donna Godfrey, a voluntary worker.

She has compiled 'Solutions', a hands-on guide to community participation to increase empowerment and job creation.

For more information or queries, phone Donna on 863-2680 or e-mail dee_solutions@freemail.absa.co.za.

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