News
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We are delighted to be Tropic Skincare's nominated charity again this year. We are truly grateful for all the support and friendship that they show to us. Thank you, Tropic!
Christmas Charitable Gifts
This year we are offering charitable gifts for family's and loved ones. If you choose to buy one of the charitable gifts listed below, we will send you a certificate for you to present to your loved ones and the satisfaction of knowing you are helping to make a big...
Pie Donation
We would like to thank Engen One Stop, Grasmere who have donated almost 150 pies and some essential crockery. It is really appreciated.
Veggie garden winner
We are delighted to announce that this months winner of the best tended veggie garden in Meriting village is Dorothy. She wins a hamper of groceries. Well done Dorothy and keep up the good work
Grand opening of Sew Amazing
The day we have been waiting for has finally arrived. 'Sew Amazing' has finally opened its doors to 20 students. We welcome to Carol Pittendrigh who will be running the training. Our Students soon...
Sew Amazing
Our Latest project on Meriting Village is almost ready for its grand opening. The exterior of our Sew Amazing project is looking fabulous. The interior is well on its way to being ready for our Granny's to use.
The Glossop Jog
We are honoured to be one of the nominated charities chosen to benefit from this years Glossop Jog. It takes part on Sunday 8th October at 11.00am. For a copy of a sponsor form please contact Helen Thornhill: Helen.winniemabaso@gmail.com.
Local artist invited to High Commission
We are thrilled that our local artist Mike Micah Chadzier has been invited back to the British High Commission in Pretoria in a couple of weeks time to exhibit his work to members of the Australian High Commission.
Fire Safety Training
We are very grateful to the Emergency Management Services for providing fire safety training to the families in Meriting Village. To help prevent the number of shack fires that happen at this time of year. Everyone who attended was given a bucket that contained...
Gold Award
We are proud to announce one of our trustee's, Barbara Anne Hastings-Asatourian has just won the Gold Award for Research and Development at the EUWIIN conference in Italy. Well deserved, our inspirational lady!
Horticulture Programme
Our Horticulture Programme has now grown from individual veggie plots to this fantastic field, which provides employment for 3 local people who will be selling what they grow to make an income. Sustainability is vital and we are excited to watch how this develops over...
Mandela Day
We are pleased to announce this years Mandela Day Appeal. This years appeal is for vegetable seeds and gardening tools for our Horticulture Programme running on the informal settlement of Meriting Village.
Events
Team Mabaso Great Ridge Challenge
Join us for a fund raising walk taking in some of the most admired and stunning parts of the Peak District over the Edale valley and Kinder - know to be one of the best ridge walks in the country. For more information please contact lisa@winniemabaso.org
An Evening with Noel and Tricia Richards
We are pleased to announce that Noel and Tricia Richards are donating the proceeds of their upcoming event at Sidcup Baptist Church to our foundation........please see below.
Shine A Light, Night Run
Our 'Shine A Light' night run happens annually at Hargate Hill Centre in Charlesworth, Derbyshire. Families and fun runners alike are invited to take part in our 2k cross country run and are encouraged to dress up in glow in the dark clothing and some even adorn...