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Women's Day
On 9 August 1956, over 20000 women of all races and ages from every corner of South Africa marched together towards the Union Buildings in Pretoria. These brave women were marching in protest against the pass laws that proposed even further restrictions on the movements of women.
Organised by the Federation of South African Women, the March was led by four brave women; Helen Joseph, Rahima Moosa, Sophie Williams and Lilian Ngoyi. The leaders delivered petitions to Prime Minister JG Strijdom’s office within the Union Buildings.
Women throughout South Africa had put their names to these petitions indicating their anger and frustration at having their freedom of movement restricted by the hated official passes.
Send the special woman in your life a balloon bouquet to show her how much she means to you.
Virgin Party Drinks
Parties can be lots of fun. As a matter of fact, they can be too much fun. If you are the designated driver then you may feel a little out with your drinks.
One good way to enjoy the party and keep a clear head is to have an arsenal of nonalcoholic cocktails to sip. That way you can drink with everyone else and still be safe to drive.
Party Preparation Points: (For Children)
- Choose the theme together, set the date, plan the guest list, and let the excitement begin! Involve your child as much as possible, and respect his / her opinions and requests.
Invitations should be distributed about 2 weeks before the party. Remember to include an RSVP by date, so that your preparations for catering, games, etc. can be finalised.
Also include the end time of the party to facilitate punctual collection of the children, and peace of mind for you.
If you are going on an outing, it is important to request a contact number when the parent replies, in case of emergency.
Dress up parties are fun, but try to keep the expectations simple to ensure that all the children will be able to participate, and keep a few items of clothing and accessories on hand for those who fail to arrive in fancy dress.
- Thank you notes are a great courtesy. Your guests will be delighted to receive a note of thanks. Keep the note short. Try to make a note of who gave what while the gifts are being unwrapped.
- Unexpected guests are a certainty! It is a good idea to order a few extra party packs, table settings, etc. so that your unexpected guests do not feel left out.
More tips for kiddies parties in the next issue.
What's News?
Maybe we should say "What's New?" We have two new exciting balloon arangements. They can be used for both personal or business.