Wow! Wow! Wow! What an overwhelming turnout at our recent "Riding the Storm" with Peter and Kim Van Kets, Cheese and Wine event! The uMngeni SPCA were privileged to have hosted the renowned husband and wife duo of extreme adventurer's, Peter and Kim Van Kets at an extremely well supported cheese and wine evening in aid of uMngeni SPCA.
St Ives was filled to capacity with a crowd of 250 people that came from all over the Midlands to enjoy a magnificent spread of cheeses, very generously donated by Barbara at Indezi River Cheeses, delicious olives from Romesco Olives in Howick, breads, biscuits and other lovely "goodies". Wines and juices were also in abundance. Thank you very much to Indezi River Cheeses and Romesco Olives! Your support was so appreciated.
There was much frivolity and excitement in the air as everyone in attendance waited in anticipation to hear Peter and Kim each tell their amazing stories of their journeys as extreme adventurers. Peter and Kim certainly did not disappoint! Their humorous and courageous accounts of overcoming adversity to accomplish their dreams were awe-inspiring to say the least! Facing fear in the face, persevering in spite of this and accomplishing what us mere mortals would perceive as impossible feats, are indeed what sets this dynamic duo apart! We were all blown away by this husband and wife team's passion for life!
uMngeni SPCA were also very proud to be able to hold this event at St Ives Country Estate. Set in the most magnificent grounds, with abundant wild life and bird life, this unique venue had it all! Friendly and professional staff and views to envy! A huge thank you to Fiona and her dedicated staff who so generously provided the venue and Accommodation voucher to us for no fee at all. Abingdon Wine Estate kindly donated 2 bottles of superb boutique wine from their estate to us to use in a raffle. These bottles were extra special as they had been signed by John Plumtree, Keegan Daniels and Pat Lambie. Grateful thanks to Ian and Jane from Abingdon for this donation. Our raffle raised R3100-00 for our furry friends!
To each and every SPCA supporter, we would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for so enthusiastically supporting this event. We appreciate you all. We most certainly are very lucky to have such a giving and generous community of animal lovers!
Kind submitted by Tess Fernandez, PRO for uMngeni SPCA