{"id":155790,"date":"2025-04-23T09:34:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T07:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/?p=155790"},"modified":"2025-04-23T09:34:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T07:34:28","slug":"toy-boost-for-relaunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/toy-boost-for-relaunch\/","title":{"rendered":"Toy boost for relaunch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"155791\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/toy-boost-for-relaunch\/img_9824_47810\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9824_47810.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_9824_47810\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Volunteers and sponsors of Toy Library&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Volunteers and sponsors gathered at the reopening of the Milkwood Toy Library &amp;#038; Academy Somerset West on Monday April 14.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9824_47810-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9824_47810-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Reopening of Toy Library in Somerset West\" class=\"wp-image-155791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9824_47810-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9824_47810-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9824_47810-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9824_47810.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Milkwood Toy Library &amp; Academy reopened its doors at a new premises in Somerset West on Monday 14 April. The reopening  was attended by library volunteers and sponsors from Canada. The organisation was established by Lize Marais in 2023; it was first housed in Gordon&#8217;s Bay before moving to Gants Centre and finally setting up shop at its new home at the Che Africa Hub. As part of the relaunch, Marais welcomed Christelle van Eeden, who donated more than 3 000 toys to the library. Van Eeden is originally from Cape Town, but emigrated to Canada with her husband more than 35 years ago. She was employed as a physiotherapist, collecting toys until her retirement in 2023. The donor met Marais online, who told her about the toy library. This inspired her to donate her collection to Milkwood, where children from across the basin will benefit from educational play. Van Eeden hopes the toys will be used to educate the little ones, aside from filling them with joy. Pictured at the relaunch is the proud Milkwood team who championed the successful relocation to Somerset West; (from left) Stephanus van Eeden, Chrisna Strauss, Jomanda Lochner, Lize Marais (founder of The Milkwood Toy Library &amp; Academy), Lisa Swartz, Amanda Lochner, Welmien Foster and Christelle&nbsp;van&nbsp;Eeden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"155792\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/toy-boost-for-relaunch\/img_9826_47879\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9826_47879.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_9826_47879\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Christelle van Eeden and Lize Marais at reopening of the Milkwood Toy Library &amp;#038; Academy.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Christelle van Eeden and Lize Marais met in person for the first time on Monday 14 April. They have been corresponding via email since July 2023 to get the toys to the Helderberg because Van Eeden is based in Vancouver, Canada. The donation is a way for Van Eeden to remain close to her roots.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9826_47879-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9826_47879-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Christelle van Eeden and Lize Marais\" class=\"wp-image-155792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9826_47879-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9826_47879-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9826_47879-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9826_47879.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christelle van Eeden and Lize Marais met in person for the first time on Monday 14 April. They have been corresponding via email since July 2023 to get the toys to the Helderberg because Van Eeden is based in Vancouver, Canada. The donation is a way for Van Eeden to remain close to her roots.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"155793\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/toy-boost-for-relaunch\/img_9805_47852\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9805_47852.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_9805_47852\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Amanda Lochner with puzzle picture.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;As part of the Toy Library, children can take out puzzles. (Above) Amanda Lochner showing off one of the many puzzles that can be put together.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9805_47852-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9805_47852-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda Lochner with puzzle picture.\" class=\"wp-image-155793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9805_47852-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9805_47852-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9805_47852-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9805_47852.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">As part of the Toy Library, children can take out puzzles. (Above) Amanda Lochner showing off one of the many puzzles that can be put together.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"155794\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/toy-boost-for-relaunch\/img_9812_47936\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9812_47936.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_9812_47936\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Jomanda Lochner in front books.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Jomanda Lochner in front of the many books that can be borrowed from The Toy Library, because it stocks books like a conventional library.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9812_47936-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9812_47936-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Jomanda Lochner in front books.\" class=\"wp-image-155794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9812_47936-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9812_47936-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9812_47936-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9812_47936.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jomanda Lochner in front of the many books that can be borrowed from The Toy Library, because it stocks books like a conventional library.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Milkwood Toy Library &#038; Academy reopened in Somerset West on Monday April 14, after relocating from Gordon&#8217;s Bay and Gants Centre. The toy library&#8217;s founder, Lize Marais, welcomed Canadian Christelle van Eeden, who donated over 3 000 toys. The library aims to provide educational play for local 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Milkwood Toy Library & Academy reopened its doors at a new premises in Somerset West on Monday 14 April. The reopening  was attended by library volunteers and sponsors from Canada. The organisation was established by Lize Marais in 2023; it was first housed in Gordon's Bay before moving to Gants Centre and finally setting up shop at its new home at the Che Africa Hub. As part of the relaunch, Marais welcomed Christelle van Eeden, who donated more than 3 000 toys to the library. Van Eeden is originally from Cape Town, but emigrated to Canada with her husband more than 35 years ago. She was employed as a physiotherapist, collecting toys until her retirement in 2023. The donor met Marais online, who told her about the toy library. This inspired her to donate her collection to Milkwood, where children from across the basin will benefit from educational play. Van Eeden hopes the toys will be used to educate the little ones, aside from filling them with joy. 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