{"id":4367,"date":"2021-07-16T11:59:37","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T09:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visithogsback.co.za\/site\/?p=4367"},"modified":"2021-08-06T14:29:15","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T12:29:15","slug":"make-a-donation-and-stand-a-chance-to-win-a-2-night-stay-at-the-edge-mountain-retreat-in-hogsback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visithogsback.co.za\/site\/make-a-donation-and-stand-a-chance-to-win-a-2-night-stay-at-the-edge-mountain-retreat-in-hogsback\/","title":{"rendered":"MAKE A DONATION AND STAND A CHANCE TO WIN A 2 NIGHT STAY AT THE EDGE MOUNTAIN RETREAT IN HOGSBACK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hobbiton.co.za\/donations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobbiton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image-1024x598.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theedge-hogsback.co.za\/assets\/images\/logo-for-site.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"392\" height=\"135\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To celebrate <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hobiton.co.za\/\">their new website\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>and reward their supporters, Hobbiton has a\u00a0<strong>#Mandeladay giveaway<\/strong>\u00a0of a\u00a0<strong>two-night luxurious midweek stay at the Edge Mountain Retreat in Hogsback<\/strong>. This means that for every R50 donation you make*, you get an entry into the monthly draw. The next draw is on the<strong>\u00a031st of July<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>2021<\/strong>, so you need to get our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hobbiton.co.za\/donations\">#<strong>helphobbiton<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0vibe on now! Please share this post far and wide!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/hobbiton.co.za\/donations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make a donation now and enter the competition<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobbiton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Fundraiser-Thermometer-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"294\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We thank all the participating establishments in Hogsback, who are making stays available for the monthly draws!! You are the best and we really value your support!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To see what you are in for this month&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hobbiton.co.za\/donations\" target=\"_blank\">(<\/a><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hobbiton.co.za\/donations\" target=\"_blank\">hurry, hurry, hurry and donate<\/a><\/strong>), have a look at the Edge Mountain Retreat Gallery and visit their&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theedge-hogsback.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheEdgeMountainRetreat\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Facebook page<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hobbiton needs our community\u2019s help to bridge this difficult time until learners can return to this amazing adventure centre that has been providing outdoor education adventures to over 200 000 Learners over the last 75 years. Even a small amount can make a difference and help them keep the centre open until schools can return! Show them you care!! We are aiming for R350 000 Help us now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Message form Tonya (Hobbiton\u2019s Manager)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fef7c6\">We greatly appreciate the Bridging Funds of just over R 50 000 which we have received to date.&nbsp;&nbsp;This assisted us with&nbsp;paying the&nbsp;Telkom, Eskom, insurance, salaries and bank fees for May.&nbsp; Unfortunately we had to tuck into our meager recourses to cover the other monthly expenses in June. These included Hobbiton\u2019s contribution of the staff\u2019s pension policy, a vehicle service, tracker and our annual audit.&nbsp;<br><br>The new month brings with it only one booking but all the standard expenses therefore we appeal to those whose lives have been enhanced by Hobbiton to assist us financially.&nbsp;<br><br>Due to the increase in Covid infections clients are reluctant to attend camps therefore we have had several postponements to the warmer months.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Tonya<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make a donation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please consider making a&nbsp;<strong>monthly donation<\/strong>&nbsp;as this is an ongoing struggle that we do not intend on losing!! You can set up a monthly contribution via EFT to or bank account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Account name \u2013 Hobbiton<br>Bank \u2013 FNB<br>Branch code \u2013 210 221<\/strong><br><strong>Account number: <\/strong>52 12 12 62 879<strong><br>Reference \u2013 (your name) BF\u00a0 (Bridging Fund)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or just hit the donate button below and do a credit card payment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/hobbiton.co.za\/donations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donate now and win<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To see who has opened their hearts to our cause, see our previous donors and funders page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbiton.co.za\/donors-and-sponsors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobbiton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image-1-1024x194.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A peak at what is on offer&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CRRMbeBr-DZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CRRMbeBr-DZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Hogsback (SA) (@visithogsback)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*Terms and conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Competition voucher only valid for a 2 night midweek stay and must be redeemed before the 14 of December 2021.<\/li><li>A maximum of 4 entries into the competition. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Please make a reservation in advance with the reception <a href=\"info@theedge-hogsback.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">via email<\/a>.<\/li><li>Please mention the voucher number when making your reservation.<\/li><li>The voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other Edge accommodation special that may be on offer.<\/li><li>The voucher is not redeemable for cash.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To celebrate their new website\u00a0and reward their supporters, Hobbiton has a\u00a0#Mandeladay giveaway\u00a0of a\u00a0two-night luxurious midweek stay at the Edge Mountain Retreat in Hogsback. 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