Choir competition: There were 5 groups who competed with each other and we were very happy because it was the first time we had a choir competition and it was wonderful! The group, the Red Bulls, came first and after the competition refreshments arranged by Futhi Mkhize were thoroughly enjoyed by all. In July we enjoyed all…

Philakade benefited from an amazing Comrades Marathon achievement and The Great Wall Marathon in China this year. Silver medalist’s Guy Allen and Craig Bond ran a back to back Comrades to raise funds for Philakade. 90.5 kms from Pietermaritzburg to Durban on Saturday 8th June and then back to Pietermaritzburg on Sunday 9th June with…

What have Philakade residents been up to lately? Watching the Orlando Pirates vs Amazulu quarter final match at  Moses Mabhida Stadium.    Beach and swimming pool outings. Easter egg hunting. A Picnic in a local park and starting a sewing group. It is wonderful having water on tap because of our borehole and water filtration…

Philakade finally has potable water security.  Our 4th drill was successful. Philakade struggled from the outset with water security – with no municipal water for five months in 2021 and often no municipal water (or rain) for up to three weeks.  It was never easy to get municipal water tankers to fill up at least…

As we look back on this year we feel overwhelmed and so grateful for all the care, kindness and support from volunteers and students and for funding and donations received. Philakade would never be able to offer the care it does without your support.  Moments from this year: arts and craft, playing pool and 1…

Philakade celebrated its 4th anniversary on the 4th November! Carers dressed up with the male carers wearing dresses and some of the female carers wearing suites and pants.  Much hilarity ensued and residents and staff loved the dancing and fun activities. Philakade has admitted 210 people since opening.  Ages range between 1yrs and 95yrs.   Some…

August and September have been two great months with regular visits from Angel Paws, visitors from Centocow, 43 trees were donated and planted, a borehole, new playground equipment and chickens!

On the 8th of September, Philakade received a generous donation of 43 trees and shrubs from the Buds Garden Group and the Green Friends Garden Group. This wonderful initiative was spearheaded by Betsy Kee, with the invaluable support of her husband, Anthony, from Everton Conservancy. Planting was made even more successful thanks to the active…

We said goodbye to Mary our wonderful physiotherapist and art teacher this month.  She will be greatly missed.