DURBAN UNITE!
Join us on Sunday November 18th for a day of crafts, arts, music and food, as we get together to celebrate the lives of those lost through road traffic crashes.
World Day of Remembrance is a day dedicated to remembering all those killed and injured in road crashes around the world, together with their families, the emergency services and all others affected or involved in the aftermath.
There will be a market with local crafters, food vendors and artists, as well as a kiddies’ craft area. The venue also has a playground for the kiddies to play!
Stage with Live Music featuring Asleep in Transit / Hey Hustler! / The Trees / Nje / and many more and the event will be MC’d by Lebo Masike from East Coast Radio!
There will be a ‘Remembrance Area’ where you can pin up photos of loved ones, put down flowers or light candles in memory of.
Bring a blanket, come chill out under the trees and join us for a family friendly day of celebration, love and remembrance!
ONE DAY DEDICATED TO REMEMBERING A LIFE
We joined Spiga in Durban (see article below), as well as having a church service in Hilton, Pietermaritzburg, at the Church of Ascension.
http://roadsafety.co.za/2012-11/photos-from-south-africans-against-drunk-driving-on-world-day-of-remembrance-for-road-traffic-victims/
***PRESS RELEASE***
EVENT NAME: World Day of Remembrance
DATE: 18 November 2012, Sunday
VENUE: Sutton Park, Windermere Road, Greyville, Durban
TIME: 10am until 3pm
Durban will be mobilized this Sunday, 18th November 2012 for a day of crafts, arts, music, food and fun as we get together to commemorate the lives of those lost through road traffic accidents.
World Day of Remembrance is a day dedicated to remembering all those killed and injured in road crashes around the world, together with their families, the emergency services and all others affected or involved in the aftermath. It is a chance for like minded citizens in Durban to act as a collective who are standing up against the atrocities that occur on a daily basis on our national roads. Be it through drunken driving, illegal vehicle use, reckless and unlicensed drivers – all these acts will be negated through the observance of World Day of Remembrance.
There will be a market with local crafters, food vendors and artists, as well as a kiddies craft area. The venue also has a playground for the kiddies to play! Stage with Live Music featuring Asleep in Transit / Hey Hustler! / The Trees / Nje and many more.
There will be a ‘Remembrance Area’ where you can pin up photos of loved ones, put down flowers or light candles in memory of.
Bring a blanket, come chill out under the trees and join us for a family friendly day of celebration, love and remembrance!
ONE DAY DEDICATED TO REMEMBERING A LIFE and with the help of the media we are sure to spread awareness about an issue that all of us should stand and heed.
For additional information, please contact either Karla Thring via: karla@spiga.co.za or contact me directly via the details listed below.
We will gladly facilitate any interviews for radio shows, print, tv coverage. It’s high time we start showcasing the true kindness of those wanting to make a difference.