Rotary Burns Night Supper 2020

Posted on 2020-02-082026-04-19 by Andrew Connold

Dr David Kloeck, Head of the Baragwanath Paediatric ICUMrs Bridget Edwards, Manager of Bethany Home for Abused WomenPiper Clement Zvikonya of Benoni MacTalla Pipe BandRotarian Nick Andrew and his grandson, Mike Murray, the Marquis of TullibardineIain Ruickbie, addressing the haggis with intent to do harm!Master of Ceremonies, Rotarian Andy ConnoldUSA Rotarian, Dr Bernie Kasten does the Rotary 4-Way TestRotary Burns Night Supper Project Director, Rotaria Ron Smith gives the vote of thanks.Ro...

More Blankets, Beanies, Toys and Books for Pediatric Burns Unit

Posted on 2019-04-052026-04-19 by Andrew Connold

The kindness and consideration of a group of ladies who tirelessly knit blankets, beanies and soft toys to ease the struggle of young burns victims in their recovery and in overcoming their trauma, is heartwarming. These Friends of the Rotary Club of Knights Pendragon quietly get on with filling the continuous demand for replacement blankets, beanies and soft toys in the Chris Hani Baragwanath Pediatric Burns Intensive Care Unit. Often coming from poor households, and at times without p...

Burns Night Fundraiser

Posted on 2019-01-292026-04-19 by Andrew Connold

The famous Scottish Bard, Robert Burns, was born 260 years ago on 25th January 1759. His legacy still lives on and is celebrated by Scots the world over each year. As a fundraiser for their 2 flagship projects, The Chris Hani Baragwanath Paediatric Burns Unit and the Bethany Home for Abused Women, the Rotary Club of Knights Pendragon hosted a formal Burns Night Supper for some 100 guests at the spectacular Johannesburg Country Club, Auckland Park, venue. The Marquis of Tullibardi...

Glendower Charity Golf Day Well Supported

Posted on 2018-06-102026-04-19 by Andrew Connold

The Rotary Club of Knights Pendragon charity golf day was held on 23th May 2018 in excellent weather at the spectacular Glendower Golf Course, with much fun being had by all that participated. Knights Pendragon expresses its gratitude to all the sponsors and participants who supported this over subscribed event the proceeds from which will assist the club in making progress with the following key projects: Chris Hani Baragwanath Paediatric Burns and Intensive Care Unit Upgrade Project ...

Keeping Burns Patients Warm and Entertained

Posted on 2018-05-172018-06-10 by Andrew Connold

Many hours of compassionate effort from Rotarian’s wives and friends of the Rotary Club of Knights Pendragon, went into the creation of 12 of brightly coloured knitted and crocheted blankets for the Chris Hani Baragwaneth Paediatric and Intensive Care Burns Unit. In addition, the Edenvale Lionesses sewed 13 polar fleece blankets, which, together with of story books, colouring books, crayons, pens and other of items essential to improving the lives of young burns patients in recovery, has bee...