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| Calendar: | elma.pollard@gmail.com |
| Title: | Walking to protect the Karoo |
| When: | 30.06.2012 - 04.07.2012 |
| Location: | Karoo |
| Description: | Members of the Treasure the Karoo Action Group (TKAG) recently had the idea to organise a walk across the proposed Karoo fracking area to raise money for their work. However as distances are vast in South Africa, they decided to start with something small, namely the 3-day walk from Graaff Reinet to Nieu Bethesda (a distance of 65 km). They thought of these two towns because Graaff Reinet was the home of TKAG member Linda's paternal family for several generations, and the name Nieu Bethesda means 'place of flowing water' and is associated biblically with healing. They will be staying overnight with farmers in the area who have very kindly offered accommodation for seven or eight people. They would love to have the companionship and shared intent of others who support the Karoo, so please let Linda know if you would like to join. Call her at 0824003002 or send an email to jem@mweb.co.za. Saturday 30 June - drive from Cape Town to Graaff Reinet (overnight in Graaff Reinet) Sunday 1 July - walk 15 km (overnight on a farm) Monday 2 July - walk approximately 28 km (overnight on a farm) Tuesday 3 July - walk approximately 22 km (arrive and overnight in Nieu Bethesda) Wednesday 4 July - drive back to CT. donations welcome The second and heartfelt request is for sponsorship, big or small, to raise money to support the Treasure the Karoo Action Group in their campaign to stop shale gas mining in South Africa. All money raised will go directly into the TKAG account (details below). With this walk, the hope is to raise money so that the TKAG may continue to work to protect the Karoo on behalf of us all. All donations to TKAG entitle you to a Section 18A Certificate which you may submit with tax returns to SARS. Please email TKAG proof of payment with the reference 'TKAG Walk', and email details to funds@treasurethekaroo.co.za to be thanked appropriately. Click here or make a direct donation to: TKAG Trust account • Account Number: 072072849 Standard Bank, Fishoek • Branch Code: 05100 |
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