Base Management and HQ section of Naval Base Simon’s Town Nelson Mandela Day 67 Minute Initiative Article and photos by WO 2 A.W Williams Enquiries: 021 787 4697

The Base Management and HQ section of Naval Base Simon’s Town chose The Haven Night Shelter in Kalk Bay as the recipient institution of community service in support of the Nelson Mandela 67 minutes initiative.

The “Team” together with the Haven Manager Ms Heidi Michels

The haven is a Non Profit Organisation and caters for the homeless and destitute in the False Bay area. Members of all races, religions and creeds are welcome at the shelter, and it currently houses 25 residents which include 15 women and 10 men. The haven provides up to six meals per day, and relies on donations from the general public as well as private organisations.

WO 2 Williams and Mr Jacobs preparing the garden	Mr Jacobs watering the new vegetable garden

The Base Management and HQ section of Naval Base Simon’s Town decided to plant a vegetable and herb garden that could sustain the Haven in the longer term. The following seedlings were bought from money raised by this naval section: carrots, cabbage, beetroot, beans, lettuce, pumpkin, spinach, spring onions, parsley, mint, fennel, as well as compost and fertilizer with which to enrich the soil.

Meals in wheels	WO Jumat, Mr Jacobs, LS Mabena and WO Williams adding fertilizer.
The garden starting to take shape	Ms Farre planting the seedlings and the spectators urging her on.

The garden will now be cared for by the residents of the haven.