Walmer Sun NPO lends a hand

A VOLUNTEER movement is making a difference in the Bay by giving non-profit and charity organisations practical assistance.

Walmer Sun Feeding the hungry daily

"MOST people are unemployed and they don't get grants – they need help," said community leader Julia Mbambo from her soup kitchen in Walmer Township.

Walmer Sun Fundraising shop opens its doors

ONE man's trash is another man's treasure, so Cheshire Homes has opened a charity shop in Bloomingdales Shopping Centre to sell odds and ends in order to raise funds for the Cleary Estate Cheshire Homes.

Walmer Sun Using arts to send message

A GROUP of Walmer High pupils are using the power of performing arts to get its message out on important issues in the community.

Walmer Sun Young swimmer collects medals

ST DOMINIC'S Priory Grade 8 pupil Payton Horton overcame a spate of injuries to win nine medals (six individual and three team) at the recent Cana Zone 3 & 4 swimming championships in Zambia.

Walmer Sun Bikers impress on challenging track

THE Rover Motorcycle Club track is the sandiest in South Africa and that made life tough for the 50cc juniors, but by the end of the day two of the National MX Championship, the riders had improved tenfold.

Walmer Sun PE athlete shows mettle

A WALMER resident went from spectator to winner when she took first place in her age group in her very first Ironman South Africa event last month.

Walmer Sun Artist keen on taking exhibition further afield

A PORT Elizabeth artist is planning a new stage in his career by staging an exhibition in other parts of Southern Africa in July.

Walmer Sun World Autism Day came early

WITH April being Autism Awareness Month, Autism Eastern Cape (AEC) hopes to enlighten and inform parents on the developmental disability so that they can deal with it as early as possible.

Walmer Sun New kitchen for Walmer's favourite aunt

AUNTY Viv, who cooks up a storm on a daily basis to feed 125 children in Walmer Township, now has a new, fully-stocked kitchen to make her job a little easier.

Walmer Sun Choose the perfect pet for your family

HEARTBROKEN by seeing so many pets in the Bay without homes, two Animal Welfare Society (AWS) volunteers started a project to help match abandoned dogs and cats with their perfect family.

Walmer Sun Magazine to give Walmer Township 'a voice'

A GROUP of Walmer High pupils are creating a voice for the youth of the Walmer Township while learning valuable skills through a publication within Masifunde's Learn4Life programme.

Walmer Sun Wayne's Hart is where radio is

ALGOA FM presenter Wayne Hart's passion for his job earned him a top accolade at the recent MTN Radio Awards held in Johannesburg at the weekend.

Walmer Sun Tune into your 'dietary instinct'

SOME TIME ago, I was asked to look at the topic of fad diets and in particular, the Dukan Diet was mentioned (I'd never even heard of it!).

Walmer Sun Grade 8 pupil earns top spot

A GRADE 8 pupil of Victoria Park High School astounded competitors by winning the EC Pentathlon Fencing Women's Challenge held at the Boma, NMMU on April 9.

Walmer Sun VP Interact show their heart to help other children

VICTORIA Park High's Interact board once again did themselves proud this year by setting out early each morning to work at the Sunday's River Mile event in February.

Walmer Sun Holocaust remembered

CONFUSION and chaos reigned for a few minutes at Theodor Herzl last week when high school pupils suddenly found themselves herded into groups according to their hair colour and gender.

Walmer Sun School quiz aims to make reading enjoyable

THE Grade 6 and 7 pupils of the John Masiza Primary School, in Walmer Township will begin reading feverishly in preparation for the Phendulani Literacy Quiz.

Walmer Sun Comfortable top league position for Peace United

PEACE United should maintain their position at the top of the Wafa Marina Sea Salt Premier League this weekend. Although the league has not reached the halfway mark, United have a comfortable six-point lead.

Walmer Sun Lighties tops in cricket

THE Heatherbank (YCA) Corporate 20-Over Cricket Summer League saw over 20 teams in three divisions battle it out over the past few months, culminating in the finals on April 6 and 7.