The vibrant crowd that filled the ballroom at Kelvin Grove on 13 November 2025 were as keen |
with his antics and jokes. Without being too derogatory, we had to agree that the makeshift air conditioning with flexible |
passionate about what we do and strive to encourage, guide and equip students with Down Syndrome to live happy, meaningful |
After everyone had their fill of food and drinks, the auction got off to a brisk start as Van Vuuren, assisted by vice |
as ever to network with peers, friends |
ducting stuck through open windows was |
and productive lives,” the attendees were |
chairman Theo van der Linde, spurred |
and acquaintances from the HERVAC |
beyond a practical joke for a gathering of |
itching to contribute funds and equipment, |
bidders to outdo each other for ownership |
community, share fine fare and laughter, |
the cream of the air-conditioning industry. |
Each table setting had numbered slips |
of headphones, an air fryer, a split air |
enjoy a jar / pint or two and make a |
Club 21 was to benefit from the proceeds |
under their plates. After the serving of a |
conditioner, cartons of wine, copies of |
significant contribution towards a worthy |
of an auction and any pledges of equipment |
starter, the hilarious lucky draw of numbers |
Geoff Alder’ s text book‘ Heat, Energy and |
charity Club 21. |
from the attendees. Annemarie Steyn |
by Van Vuuren, the winners were surprised |
Refrigeration’, a manifold charging set in |
The Cape Town chairman, Hennie |
shared her passion and dedication to |
and overwhelmed to receive one of many |
carry case and more headphones. A carton |
Basson, presented an overview of the |
Club 21, a non-profit learning centre that |
sponsored gifts. |
of wine was given back by the successful |
activities during the past year. With business |
specialises and cares exclusively for the |
The buffet offered a generous selection |
bidder for the bottles to be auctioned |
matters done, master of ceremonies Rob |
education and development of people with |
of meats, potatoes, side dishes and fresh |
individually. The raucous bidding drove |
van Vuuren got the crowd into high spirits |
Down Syndrome. She ended with,“ We are |
salads with a choice of dressings. |
prices beyond all expectations. |