More than 300 women bought tickets for the event that was again hosted as a fundraiser, after the huge success of the ladies tea last year.
Watts did not disappoint and amicably chatted to everyone who came up to him before taking to the stage to regale the audience with tales of the extraordinary people and places he has encountered in his many years as a TV journalist. He also jokingly referred to the low carbohydrate diet that sport scientist Tim Noakes is promoting, that has helped him shed some extra kilos. "My co-host, Bongani Bingwa, who is also trying the eating plan, smsed me this morning texting 'Forgive me, I have sinned. I could not resist a chocolate brownie at Mrs Woolies!' "
At R200 a ticket, fundraising coordinator, Karen Warneke says they hope to make about R70 000 from ticket sales and the auction money combined. "After expenses we are left with about R80 per person from the ticket sales and then we must still add the auction money. We will be very happy with R70 000." Warneke thanked the sponsors and the community for their support. "Without your help we can do nothing."
The principal of York High, Francois Moll was the MC and other highlights of the day included a fashion show by Sandra's Closet in Courtenay Street in George, musical performances and of course lovely eats and treats. Cristian singer/songwriter, Natalie Mentoor, together with Tegan Du Toit (Grade 10 - York High) and Megan Calder (Grade 6 - Holy Cross Primary) were accompanied on the keyboard by Sonia Geyer and sang a song that Natalie composed especially for George Child and Family Welfare.
Clint Caywood Productions was responsible for the sound. The total funds raised will be known by the end of the month.
These festive line dancers are (in front) Anita Cameron, Valery Horne and Lissetta Visagie. At the back are Sue Short and Ronelle van Coller.
These girls loved the fashion show. They are from left Xanderie van der Watt, Vicki van der Walt, Adele van Wyk and Sandra van Vuuren.
