Annual High Tea 2025

Oct 6, 2025 | Events

Blooming High Tea 2025: A Spring Celebration of Community and Support

Our Annual High Tea blossomed into a beautiful celebration on 20 September 2025, embracing the spirit of spring with our “Blooming High Tea” theme. The venue came alive with colour as Nikki and Annabel decorated the foyer and our dedicated hostesses transformed their tables with stunning floral crockery, arrangements and fresh flowers, setting an elegant and welcoming tone for the day.

We were delighted to welcome 140 guests, including our faithful Friends of the Foundation alongside many first-time attendees who joined us in this special gathering. The warm and inviting atmosphere was wonderfully set by our MC, Judy, who made everyone feel welcomed and relaxed throughout the afternoon.

Gail took a moment to share the heart of why we gather: to raise vital funds for the Cape Town Annual Family Gathering, scheduled for 29 November. For the Cystinosis community, this gathering represents far more than an event—it is a lifeline, bringing together families who share this journey and providing essential support and connection.

The highlight of the afternoon was undoubtedly the spirited cake auction, with tables enthusiastically bidding against one another in friendly competition, each determined to raise the most funds in supporting a worthy cause.

The High Tea has truly become a cherished tradition—anticipated and enjoyed by all who attend. It stands as more than just a fundraiser; it is a beautiful expression of community support and compassion.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this event possible: the men who helped with setup, our wonderful hostesses who created such beauty, our loyal Friends of the Foundation, our first-time guests, and all those who made generous donations. Thank you for joining us and for your invaluable contribution toward our outreach efforts.

Together, we are making a difference.

Enjoy a few highlights from our blooming day below!

Our volunteers who assisted with setting up the event
Meet and Greet Area
Trudy Visagie was the winner of the Jelly Bean Jar competition.
Gail Daniels –
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84 Comments

  1. Gail Daniels
    Gail Daniels on 12/10/2025 at 17:46

    A fabulous event. Well done !

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    • Catherine Mitchell
      Catherine Mitchell on 16/10/2025 at 11:47

      Agreed!

      Reply
  2. Susan
    Susan on 12/10/2025 at 17:50

    Thank you! We had a blooming good time! It was truly an exceptional day for all of us. There was much to celebrate and to thank the Lord for.
    May the Lord bless all who worked so hard to make the day a success and may His blessing and favor be evident in the years ahead.

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  3. Dave Kerrich-Walker
    Dave Kerrich-Walker on 12/10/2025 at 17:51

    Great afternoon

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  4. Judy Kerrich-Walker
    Judy Kerrich-Walker on 13/10/2025 at 11:21

    Wonderful event

    Reply
  5. Caroline
    Caroline on 13/10/2025 at 11:24

    As always, a stunning event and well organised

    Reply
  6. Catherine Mitchell
    Catherine Mitchell on 16/10/2025 at 11:46

    Thank you for the awesome afternoon! Very classy event!

    Reply

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