Every lodge usually arranges one show-stopping annual event in honour of raising funds for the year’s chosen charity. For Lodge Protea, this event is embodied with joy, love and all things wonderful associated with Christmas. But Christmas isn’t strictly an event set for December, in fact, we feel that July is much better suited!

This year, our nominated charity is Friends of Rescued Animals, known as FORA. FORA’s people do wonderful work looking after cats and dogs. Lodge Protea visited FORA in March and saw first-hand the outstanding work that they dedicate themselves to doing. FORA receives no funding from the government and they rely solely on donations and as the economy worsens in South Africa, so donations diminish. This is why is was so important that our guests dug deep into their pockets during our event so as to best assist this worthy cause and give the rescued animals a happy chance in life.

We’re ecstatic about the support of our friends and family this year and would easily label this year’s event as one of the best ever! Many of our guests asked us to keep them on the list for next year’s event – and we will do exactly that! Lodge Protea would like to thank all the brethren, friends and families for supporting our charity event and making it a truly special day. Herewith some memorable moments captured. See you again next year!

Please view our gallery of event photos below. You can enlarge any image by clicking on it.