{"id":217029,"date":"2019-09-06T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/217029\/teddy-bears-picnic-enjoyed-by-all\/"},"modified":"2019-09-06T10:38:20","modified_gmt":"2019-09-06T08:38:20","slug":"teddy-bears-picnic-enjoyed-by-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/09\/06\/teddy-bears-picnic-enjoyed-by-all\/","title":{"rendered":"Teddy Bears Picnic enjoyed by all"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Vroue Landbou-Unie\u2019s (VLU) Dinwiddie branch held a very special event at the NG Kerk Verwoerdpark, recently.<\/p>\n<p>The event was not only the group\u2019s monthly meeting but a fun-filled Teddy Bears Picnic, as well.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The day included lucky draws, cake sales, delicious eats, and an art and jewellery exhibit.<\/p>\n<p>Guests were entertained by the musical talents of Steyn Kleynhans.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<h4>ALSO READ:\u00a0<a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/201659\/galway-learners-hone-creative-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\">Galway learners hone creative skills<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>\u201cAll the tables were decorated to a Teddy Bears Picnic theme with teddy bears and other soft toys decorating the hall,\u201d said Priscilla Atkins, liaison officer for the VLU Dinwiddie branch.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPrizes went to the three best decorated tables.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gillian Lantz placed third, Ria van Rensburg placed second, and Corrie Raubenheimer took top honours.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-217029 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/09\/06\/teddy-bears-picnic-enjoyed-by-all\/attachment\/36-gcn-general-tedd-lh-1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/36-GCN-GENERAL-TEDD-LH-1-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-217044\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-217044'>\n\t\t\t\tThe Vroue Landbou-Unie\u2019s (VLU) Dinwiddie branch held a very special Teddy Bears Picnic at the NG Kerk Verwoerdpark, recently. Ria van Rensburg and Bebe Geldenhuys (seated) were among the members at the event. Ria\u2019s table won second place in the day\u2019s table decoration competition.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/09\/06\/teddy-bears-picnic-enjoyed-by-all\/attachment\/36-gcn-general-tedd-lh-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/36-GCN-GENERAL-TEDD-LH-2-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-217045\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-217045'>\n\t\t\t\tCorrie Raubenhiemer took top honours in the Vroue Landbou-Unie\u2019s (VLU) Dinwiddie branch\u2019s Teddy Bears Picnic table decoration competition.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/09\/06\/teddy-bears-picnic-enjoyed-by-all\/attachment\/36-gcn-general-tedd-lh-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/36-GCN-GENERAL-TEDD-LH-3-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-217046\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-217046'>\n\t\t\t\tGillian Lantz won third place in the Vroue Landbou-Unie\u2019s (VLU) Dinwiddie branch\u2019s Teddy Bears Picnic table decoration competition.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>\u201cWe also collected pet food and blankets,\u201d said Priscilla.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCathy Valente-Parkinson from Recycle 4 Rescue attended the event to tell the clubs\u2019 members more about the organisation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe donations were handed to Cathy after her presentation.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>ALSO READ:\u00a0<a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/182392\/savf-die-anker-residents-received-a-welcome-donation\/\" target=\"_blank\">SAVF Die Anker residents received a welcome donation<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The event was a great success.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll in all a good time was had by everyone,\u201d said Priscilla.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Hav<\/strong><strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-admin\/germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\">germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" 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