The aisles of Somerset Mall were transformed into a bookworm’s delight as books galore were on offer as part of the shopping mall’s annual Charity Book Fair, which was held from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 11 August. The mall once again created the opportunity for 16 charities and community organisations to sell second-hand books in their passageways to raise funds for respective causes. Pictured are social auxillary worker Adri Kleinveld and social worker Taryn Thornton who set up stall to boost the coffers of the Helderberg branch of Child Welfare South Africa.Photos: Jamey Gordon


Sisters Hannah and Megan Clark tagged along with their mom and enjoyed browsing the book stalls for great reads on offer for a steal. The pair who are home-schooled bagged gently-loved prescribed literature and recommended textbooks at affordable prices while supporting a worthy cause.

Deliah Brinkhuis and Rejaun van der Merwe manned a stall on behalf of Patch, the Helderberg centre for child victims of sexual abuse.

Promoting books available at their stall are Lizel Johnson and Deirdre Roos, who championed the task as proud volunteers for Helderberg Hospice, which is the community’s premier provider of inter-disciplinary palliative care. They are proud of shoppers who stopped at the stalls to fuel their passion for reading while showing their valued support.

Welcoming shoppers to their stall were the friendly couple Tony and Serena Norton. The books they sold were in aid of Grabouw Animal Welfare Society.

Carel du Toit Centre volunteers Ncumisa Ncatsha and Susan Eksteen were keen first-timers at the Charity Book Fair. They were excited to be part of an opportunity affording organisations a platform for raising funds for their programmes and addressing needs. They were doing their bit for the centre, where children with hearing impairment learn spoken language through hearing technology, natural learning experiences and parental guidance.

Carel du Toit Centre volunteers Ncumisa Ncatsha and Susan Eksteen were keen first-timers at the Charity Book Fair. They were excited to be part of an opportunity affording organisations a platform for raising funds for their programmes and addressing needs. They were doing their bit for the centre, where children with hearing impairment learn spoken language through hearing technology, natural learning experiences and parental guidance.

The Somerset West Night Shelter’s Michelle Toms with avid reader Bridgette Horn, who stumbled across a few good reads.

Magdalena Koch and Thys de Coning of the social-services organisation Badisa Strand.

Patrick Hill (right) offered patrons service with a smile at the stall, which he manned in aid of the Domestic Animal Rescue organisation (Darg).

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