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Estate News

they browsed the stalls. Mandela Day 2026: Together We community: Dove’s Nest – Place of
Feedback from residents and vendors Made a Difference Safety for Children and Irene Primary
was mixed. One vendor said it was Nelson Mandela once said, “What counts School.
wonderful to see the community coming in life is not the mere fact that we have The response from residents was
together and suggested that the estate lived. It is what difference we have made heart-warming. Baby formula, cereals,
should host more community events in to the lives of others that will determine nappies, toiletries, first-aid kits, sanitary
future, particularly sporting events. Other the significance of the life we lead.” products and many other essential
feedback expressed disappointment Inspired by these words, the HOA items were donated to the HOA office
about the number of stalls and the level of staff hosted a Mandela Day Donation over the course of the campaign. Every
resident attendance. Drive, inviting residents to support contribution reflected the caring spirit
As this is only the second year that the two deserving organisations in our of Irene Farm Villages.
HOA has hosted the event, it remains a
learning process. Feedback from last year’s
vendors was carefully considered and
implemented where possible. To improve
future events further, the HOA has
requested feedback from vendors who
participated this year. A communication
survey is also being planned to identify
areas where communication and event
planning can be improved.
Suggestions included starting the event
a little later during winter, introducing a
fun run and even hosting a Doggie & Cat
Walk as part of next year’s programme.
These ideas will be considered as we
continue to develop events that bring our
community together.
The lucky draw brought smiles to our
prize winners. Laurence Shee was the
lucky winner, while Anastasia and Louka
won the children’s voucher.
Thank you
to everyone Dove’s Nest – Place of Safety for Children
who booked The first handover took place at Dove’s Nest, where the donations were received
stalls, attended, with heartfelt gratitude. Although the organisation had also received support
supported from other businesses, every contribution added to the resources available to
our young care for the children.
entrepreneurs “I love what I do. It’s so fulfilling, especially for those who can’t say thank you.
and helped Their love is enough.” – Isilda Felix.
behind the Her words are a reminder of the compassion, dedication and selfless service
scenes. We shown to vulnerable members of our community.
look forward
to building Irene Primary School the school’s newsletter.
on this year’s Our second handover took us to Irene During our visit, we also learnt about
experience Primary School, where the principal, the school’s commitment to helping the
and making deputy principal and staff warmly wider community. The school leaders
next year’s welcomed us. They expressed their shared that they support disadvantaged
Community appreciation for the generosity of groups, including Irene Homes. They are
Car Boot Sale our residents and shared that the keen to remain in touch with Irene Farm
even bigger and donation handover and photographs Villages, and we hope this will lead to a
better. from the visit would be featured in strong and lasting relationship between

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