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This year Freedom Day promises much entertainment and fun for the community of Abbotsdale (Malmesbury area). The Western Cape Directorate of Sport and Recreation has compiled a programme for the whole family on this national holiday, 27 April 2001. The activities will take place from 11:00 to 17:00 at the Abbotsdale sports grounds.

The Western Cape Minister of Transport, Sport and Recreation, Mr Piet Meyer, will be the main speaker, while the Malmesbury Correctional Services and St Michaels Church Choir will provide musical diversion. Members of the public will be able to take part in numerous activities at no charge, such as traditional games, face painting, a magic show and a pick-a-box show. Refreshments will be sold at various stalls.

Minister Meyer will be handing over a cheque of R65 000 towards the upgrading of sports facilities at Abbotsdale. In addition, the Minister will present rugby, soccer and netball clubs with equipment for the development of their sporting codes and the community at large.

Full particulars of the programme for the day are attached.

ABBOTSDALE SPORTS GROUNDS, ABBOTSDALE

PROGRAMME

11:00 - 11:05
Word of welcome: Mr Francios Arendse

11:05 - 11:10
Scripture reading and prayers: Pastor Rinkwest

11:15 - 11:35
Keynote Address: Minister P. Meyer

11:35 - 11:40
National Anthem: St Micheals Church Choir

11:40 - 11:55
Senior Sangala Group
Gymnastrade: local créche

11:55 - 12:05
St. Micheals Church Choir
God Bless Africa

12:05 - 12:15
St. Micheals Primêre Skool - Item
Hosana Dancerss - Item

12:15 - 12:25
Word of thanks: Local Mayor

12:30 - 14:00
Sport & Recreation

14:00 - 14:30
Pick a Box - Show

14:30 - 15:30
Magic Show

15:30 - 18:00
Seven a Side Rugby

For further information contact Mrs T. Worship at (0224) 877-257.

Issued by: The Directorate of Sport and Recreation (Department of Environmental and Cultural Affairs and Sport), Provincial Administration: Western Cape