2025 NOVEMBER / DEC
THE GREYTON POST
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Unsung hero of the Month: Our Valley of Kindness
A s the year draws to a close, it but to an entire community — our beloved Greyton and the surrounding villages. Because, time and again, when life throws its challenges our way, it’s the people of this valley who rise — quietly, selflessly, and with extraordinary kindness. feels fitting to dedicate this final Unsung Hero not to an individual, Here, when the veld is burning or worse, a house burns down, our volunteer firemen don’t hesitate. They’re there within moments in the community-funded truck, battling flames shoulder to shoulder, neighbours helping neighbours. Before the smoke has even cleared, the emergency supplies arrive for all. Red Cross team with household essentials, a bakkie filled with cool drinks for the exhausted firefighters. Families bring cooked meals, and donations pour in for those left staring at the ashes of their home — not because anyone is asked to, but because that’s simply what people here do. Recently, we experienced this kindness first-hand. After an unexpected injury left us suddenly incapacitated, we were reminded in the most humbling way of how special this place truly is. Meals appeared on our doorstep without request, offers of lifts to the hospital came from every direction, our animals were cared for in our absence and the constant check-ins and small acts of thoughtfulness reminded us that no
one in Greyton ever faces hardship alone.
equines safe and generally ‘sound’.
And it isn’t only in moments of crisis that the spirit of this valley shines. It’s present every day, in the quiet work of those who give their time and hearts to make life better for others. The Red Cross team continues its tireless efforts supporting vulnerable families and children. Greyton Conservation Society strives to keep our environment beautiful and control
A special word of thanks, too, to our local SAPS officers and the Neighbourhood Watch teams — including the dedicated CIB volunteers from Voorstekraal and Bereaville — who give their time to patrol our streets at night. Their quiet vigilance helps keep our valley safe, and their presence reminds us that true community protection comes from care, not fear.
And let’s not forget the countless volunteers behind the scenes — the organisers of charity events, the fundraisers, the home- based soup kitchens and carers who quietly tend the less fortunate community members, or drop off a food parcel without a word. Greyton may be a small place, but it has the biggest heart imaginable. In a world that can often feel hurried and disconnected, our valley stands out as a reminder that community still matters, that kindness still counts, and that humanity still thrives when people choose to care.
So this issue — and indeed, as we close the chapter on
both alien species and baboons where possible! GAWS dedicates itself to the wellbeing of our four-legged residents, rescuing, rehoming, and caring for animals in need with compassion and commitment. Then there is EARS with its equine team of staff and volunteers who put in countless hours to keep our wandering
another year — our Hero of the Month is you, Greyton. Every neighbour who lent a hand, every volunteer who gave their time, every person who chose compassion over convenience. Thank you for making this valley such a special place to call home.
Here’s to you — the real heroes of the year.
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