The reason for me being peed off ?? no not bad service .. I have no complaints there ( but then again I always have demanded the best from them and got it ) ... I got an email from the Cape Orchid society reminding us of an upcoming concert at Kirstenbosch gardens .. the purpose of this concert was to help raise funds for Kirstenbosch gardens trip to the Chelsea show in England ... the explanation was that FNB had withdrawn sponsorship for that event ... and yes i got a good idea why .... methinks its cost over run for the 2010 that FNB is also covering , yes i do not begrudge them that they sponsor that event which I think nothing of as you all know my opinion already .. huge cost over runs that will be borne by the national and local fiscus ( MM more tax ?? ) .. Fifa thinking they God in our city ... fat salaried administrators .. overpaid prima donna players .. Uuugh .. and when its all over Fifa move on ... we left with huge stadiums that we gonna battle to keep viable etc etc another Uugh!! whereas .. Kirstenbosch gardens have been around for yonks .. The Chelsea show has been around for yonks and both will be around for yonks ... and yes each year Kirstenbosch garner a first prize .. it should be a matter of nation wide pride .. its a national heritage . yes and cultured .. but yes maybe my bank does not think heritage and culture are important , and yes a growing population here .. ... so me currently bombing them with letters expressing my deep disapointment .. lots of work .. getting through phone calls trying to locate the gods of these organisations as they get better at insulating themselves each year .. and also the newspapers .. hope they publish ... if you have a feeling here or an opinion here .. let it be known ... cat3
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In the meantime whilst FNB are busy procrastinating. Is there no other way that money could be raised in the meantime?
I am sure that the people of Cape Town would be willing to open their purses and contribute to a good cause?
Does one know how much money will be needed ?
Perhaps a music festival, Gala Dinner, Orchestra in the Park..
Just an idea and my 2 cents worth...
Well obviously Kirstenbosch are actively looking for other sponsors .. FNB are not procrastinating they just withdrew sponsorship and methinks for the obvious reason .. their allowance for sponsorship has been taken up by the almighty Fifa worldcup once in a .. flash in pan .. .. and yes I suppose there will be more fundraisers , they have not thrived over the years living on handouts either ... its just my displeasure at what I regard as the reason .. dumping culture and heritage for ....... hammer