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25 May 2015


Mr Abrie van der Walt and Ms Bridget Salo from Denel Overberg Test Range, (right) with Mr Koos Marthinus (left) and a group of children from Arniston who received the musical instruments.

Fabien Engel (8) dreams of playing the bass guitar when he grows up. This dream may now become a reality due to a donation of various musical instruments to the youth of the Arniston community by Denel Overberg Test Range.

During 2014 representatives from Denel Overberg Test Range met with leaders of the Arniston community to discuss ways to strengthen the relationship between the Test Range and the neighbouring Arniston community. Community leaders indicated a few areas where support was required.

Cultural, recreational and sporting activities for the youth were identified as key areas. “We took the requests under consideration and where possible, we have provided the support. Equipping the youth with musical instruments was identified as one of the priorities as many youngsters here have a keen interest in music,” says Denel Overberg Test Range Chief Executive Officer, Mr Abrie van der Walt.

On Wednesday, 20 May the Test Range donated various musical instruments which included a keyboard, guitars, xylophones, drums, flutes, tambourines and many other instruments to the Arniston community. The youth will be given musical training and guidance by Mr Koos Marthinus.

At the handover of the instruments the children could not wait to get hold of an instrument and test their musical abilities. Mr Koos Marthinus thanked the Test Range for granting him the opportunity to develop the talent of the youngsters.



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