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Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo beauty pageant - Saturday, 25 September 2010

One of the high lights on the social calendar is here! The Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo beauty pageant takes place this coming Saturday, 25 September 2010.

Change the lives of battered women and children

This is your last chance to buy a ticket for Saturday’s Gala Event and knowing that the proceeds of ticket sales can change the lives of battered women and children.

Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo finalists

After months of planning and preparation for the annual Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo the 12 finalists, acting as the face of this project was announced.

Purchase your ticket for The Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo beauty pageant

You as reader also have a role to play in the “body” of this project. Purchase your ticket for this Extravaganza (The Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo beauty pageant) taking place on Saturday evening 25 September at Pinnacle Point Resort and Golf Estate at Mossel Bay – and do your part. As the saying goes “It is the right thing to do”.

Proceeds of the ticket sales go to the Safe Havens in the Southern Cape

All the proceeds of the ticket sales go to the 4 Safe Havens in the Southern Cape which are part of the project. These much needed funds will be used to better the lives of these battered women and children and to try to up lift their spirits. This “heart “ of the project is what it is all about and this is where you can help.

The costs involved to host such an Extravaganza are phenomenal. All the proceeds from ticket sales are given to these Safe Havens. The money needed to fund it all is generated from Sponsor’s and Organization who dig deep into their pockets – see the list of sponsors below.

Brumilda van Rensburg and Mr. South Africa Dieter Voigt

Two of the countries pretty people, Brumilda van Rensburg (Louwna of Egoli fame) and Mr. South Africa Dieter Voigt who is a presenter of Pasella will be the Masters of Ceremonies.

Top artists form part of the Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo Gala Evening

Top artists like Tobie Jooste, George Longane (previously Dr. Victor) On Que and Jill Middelkop (Ex Shine 4 and Egoli) form part of the Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo Gala Evening. These artists believe in the project and most of them also offered their services at a lower fee to help keep the costs down.

Jill Middelkop was also involved in last year’s project and she wrote the song “Earth Angels” which will be launched at the Gala Evening. The proceeds from the CD sales will be donated to the project.

Another important role player is Natasha Sutherland, actress, writer and ex wife of a superstar. She and her “Big Heart Foundation” empower abused women and form part of the plan to visit these havens and to encourage them to better their self image. Natasha will be available after the event on Saturday for autographs and chats.

Designers from the Southern Cape

The 12 finalists will wear last year’s winning designer Wilmari de Jager’s designs, as well as designs of 6 other designers from the Southern Cape. The winning designer for this year will be announced at the Event. Isabel Niehaus a well known Fashion Editor will be the head Judge.

Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo

Not only will you have the opportunity to enjoy the talent of the performing artists and feast your eyes on the Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo finalists you will also enjoy snacks with wines and juice. Magazines and gifts will also be available to take home. All of this at only R150 per ticket! What a bargain!

Tickets are available from Computicket. Tables of 10 can be booked through their corporate lyn on 011 340 8128 of 011 340 8475

The sponsors making this glamorous event possible includes the following:
Petro SA, Cape Flying services, Mosselbaai Toerisme, Cape Town Routes Unlimited, Mosselbaai Munisipaliteit, Anstro Catering Equipment, The Admirals, Avroy Shlain Cosmetics, Boplaas Wynlandgoed, Computicket, Cosmic Candy, Foto First, Garden Route Mall, George Toerisme, ATKV Goudini Spa, Knysna Elephant Park, Knysna Sanctuary, Lalakoi, Lucerna Hair Salon, Mark E Jewellers, Maxeen's Models, Ace Models, Panache Modeling school, Mike's Muvee Magic, Mykonos Casino, Gold Reef Resorts, Point Hotel, Protea Hotel Mosselbaai, Protea Hotel King George, Renaissance Print & Design Studio, Elephant Sanctuary, Stanmar Motors, The Producers, Tsitsikama Falls Adventures, Waves Surf Shop, Wellness World, Edgars, Langeberg Mall, Liqui Fruit, Stylz, Three Cities, ATKV Hartenbos, Karin Chan makeup, Media 24, Group Editors, Garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa, Cape Classic Executive Tours George, Eden FM, Monkeyland & Birds of Eden, Marquee Tent Events, Herolds Bay Hotel, Klein Karoo International, Pelican Lodge, Tsitsikama Lodge, Buffelsdrift, Cango Wildlife, Romonza, Botlierskop, Joans Florists, Lightley's House Boats, Chandelier Game Lodge Oudtshoorn, Fancourt Spa, Fashion 4 Hair, Neo Hair

On the photograph - The 12 Miss Garden Route Finalists:
From the back is is Labaré van Tonder (22) from Barrydale, Alexa Ziaprianas (18) from Mossel Bay, Venessa Niklaus (21) from George, Liandri de Randt (18) from Mossel Bay, Blanche Jacobs (23) from Oudtshoorn, Vuyiseka Koppies (23) from Mossel Bay and Mercia Bauermeister (24) from Somerset-Wes. In the front is Marizanne Visser (18) from George, Natalie Coerecius (19) from Mossel Bay, Gabrielle de Sausa (19) from Knysna, Stephnay Saayman (22) from George en Lillian Jonker (19) from Mossel Bay.

(Article & photograph: Densie Lloyd)