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Children\u2019s laughter filled the air at the Primrose East Dutch Reformed Church, recently, as they enjoyed a special Christmas party.<\/p>\n

The event was hosted by Itemba Soup Kitchen and made the festive season a little brighter for the 34 children who attended the event.<\/p>

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The soup kitchen was founded in 1999 and has been making a difference in the community for 20 years.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe magician was definitely a big hit, judging by the reactions of the children,\u201d said Jenny Schneignsz, who runs the soup kitchen.<\/p>

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\u201cI think it was the first time many of them had seen a magician.\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked why the soup kitchen had decided to host the event, Jenny explained, \u201cWe wanted to give the children a party because it\u2019s a fun thing to do especially at the end of a school year,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut, also many of the children will not get the opportunity to celebrate Christmas in a big way, so we thought we\u2019d make it special for them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jenny admits she could not have planned the party without the help of a number of sponsors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are a lot of kind-hearted people who offered their services and ensured that this party was a success,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

She thanked Tina Moodley and her team from ST Tent Hire and Event Supplies for the tables and d\u00e9cor, Melissa Mare from Adventure Kids for the jumping castles, Baldie the Magical Kids Entertainer for the magic show, Joanne MacGregor for the prizes used during the games of pass the parcel, Anelia Bothma for the laser cut Christmas trees which each child got to take home, Vivienne King and Tony Erasmus for the ice creams, Bronwyn van Zyl for the cupcakes and Melissa van Zyl and her daughter Valkyrie Rosner for the party packs and watermelon.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe also received donations of clothing and non-perishable food which we are grateful for,\u201d said Jenny.<\/p>\n

The soup kitchen welcomes donations from the community, such as soup ingredients, fruit and vegetables, fresh bread, crockery and cutlery, second-hand clothing, shoes and toys.<\/p>\n

For donations and inquiries, contact Jenny on 083 273 0824.<\/p>\n