Our Youth initiatives
The Napier Wine & Patatfees usually falls over the long weekend in June which includes Youth Day. This year, due to Covid-19, the festival is happening on a smaller scale in Spring.
Inspiring the next generation and lending a helping hand when we can, has always been top of our committees agenda.
DONATE A TEDDY BEAR
Transition Town Teddy’s and Toys
Teddy Bears/Fluffy toys are a great comfort to children & adults alike.
All Teddy Bears and Fluffy toys we receive will be donated to the Napier Transition Town. There will be a collection point at the Napier Neighbourhood Watch Snoepie and at the Youth corner.
Please support this great drive and donate a Teddy Bear or Fluffy Toy.
How we help
Mr R Johannes, principal of The Agulhas School of Skills, says that “this type of selfless support from the Patatfees promises to open many doors”.
The bursary enabled two learners to attend an 11-week course in Hermanus under the auspices of Learn to Earn. Our wish is that this experience helps them on their way to become independent adults and make a positive contribution to the economies of their community.
This was achieved with support from our sponsors, donors, advertisers, visitors and local residents. A huge thank you to all who contributed to the success of last year’s Patatfees.
Napier, like thousands of small towns dotted across the map of South Africa, is no stranger to poverty.
High unemployment prevails and a lack of skills fuels low-income paid jobs. Children are vulnerable, more often from single parent families who are struggling and there are very few positive role models for them to emulate. To counter this a number of worthy charities and NPO’s were started and manned by concerned residents and volunteers who work tirelessly to help improve the lives of as many as they can.
If you would like to lend a hand, or make a donation to these worthy causes, please contact them direct, or look out for them at the Patatfees.
- Napier Child welfare
- Kammaland crèche
- Haasbekies
- Club Emmanuel
- NuwerusNasorg
- Napier Amateur Dramatic Society
- ELPIDA
- SAPS YOUTH
- House of Worship
- Transition Town
MORE ABOUT NUWERUS NASORG
The Nuwerus Nasorg is just one of these excellent charities. Established 20 years ago to be a safe haven for children to learn life skills, help with and monitor school home-work, play in safety, kept fed and warm and get involved in numerous uplifting projects and events throughout the year, such as making scarecrows and entering a float for the Patatfees carnival!
Today the Nuwerus Nasorg is accredited and affiliated with Child Welfare. They hold a daily morning crèche for up to 60 children between the ages of 2-5 years and a daily aftercare programme for up to 80 older children between the ages of 6-18 years. They also take part in a community feeding scheme funded by the municipality during the winter months for any impoverished adults.
They are also building an emergency safe-house for infants who have been abused and desperately need funds to complete and sustain this.
The Nuwerus Nasorg is dependent on donations to survive. Gifts of food, clothing, nappies, blankets in fact anything that a child or adult may need are always gratefully received.
If you would like to get involved or donate please contact:
Beverley Doveton: 078 659 4475
Elmae: 063 561 5400
Email: nuwerusnasorg11@gmail.com
Facebook: Napier Nuwerus Nasorg en Jeug Sentrum
And look out for our stall at this year’s Patatfees!
This year we hope to add more bursaries and youth initiatives
Contact: info@napierwinepatatfees.co.za
Volunteer
If you would like to help us as a volunteer, please get in touch with us on info@napierwinepatatfees.co.za.
Photographers credits
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to a number of photographers who have covered the Napier Patatfees over previous years and have given their permission for us to use their striking images throughout our website and PR campaign.
– Steve Corner
– Patrick Seaton
– Brenda Shelley
– Herman Van Bon
– Megan Grace Wright
Stock images via: Pexels
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Contact
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The Experience
- Restaurants
- Wineries
- Accommodation
At the Festival
- Market
- Scarecrow Competition
- Arts and Crafts Exhibition
- Legend Event Races
- Kiddies Entertainment
Corporate
- Market Stall Applications
- Sponsors
- Exhibitors
- Advertise
Thank you to all of our sponsors
Without their kind generosity, the Napier Wine and Patatfees Spring Festival would be a mere dream. Our wish is that more people will enjoy this event safely. A special shout out to WESGRO as an ongoing partner of our festival, to help raise awareness about Napier as a tourist destination with much to offer. So here's to a fantastic event for all involved!
Prizes sponsored by: Arniston Spa & Hotel, Floral Land, Montagu Springs Hotel, Soaring Eagles Lodge & Spa, Toyota