Friends of Valkenberg Trust

01/06/2026

🌿☕ Thank You for Joining Us at A Toast to Mental Health ☕🌿

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for A Toast to Mental Health and helped us bring Mental Health Awareness Month to a meaningful close.

It was wonderful to share a morning of connection, conversation, and community while highlighting the work of Friends of Valkenberg Trust and the importance of mental health awareness. We are incredibly grateful for your support, generosity, and interest in the projects and initiatives that make a difference in the lives of so many.

Thank you to our speakers, volunteers, staff, and guests who helped make the event such a success. Your support enables us to continue creating opportunities, fostering hope, and strengthening mental health services and programmes at Valkenberg Hospital.

We hope you enjoyed the morning as much as we did, and we look forward to welcoming you to future Friends of Valkenberg events.

Together, we can continue breaking stigma, building understanding, and creating a more compassionate community. 💚

22/05/2026

20/05/2026

A Toast to Mental Health

We invite you to share a toast to mental wellness this Mental Health Month. Join us for a warm drink, light bites, and a moment of meaningful connection while learning about the impact of the work we do at Friends of Valkenberg Trust.
All proceeds directly support our mental health projects and initiatives at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital.

📅 Friday, 29 May 2026 — 10:30 AM
📍 The Friendly Shop, Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital
1 Observatory Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925
💛 R120 pp — Limited spaces available!

Bookings (Gail Henry):
📧 [email protected]
☎️ Office: 021 447 2092
📱 Cell: 082 822 8990 (09:00–13:00)

19/05/2026

Check us out today on air @13:00 with the lovely Lady C!

08/05/2026

There are moments when the mind becomes so loud that it tries to convince us the light is gone. But even in those quiet battles, hope still exists - sometimes as a whisper, sometimes as a tiny spark waiting to grow. 🌸

Healing isn’t always loud or fast. Sometimes it looks like simply getting through the day, choosing to stay, choosing to try again tomorrow. And that matters more than you know.

To anyone carrying unseen pain; you are not alone, you are deeply valued, and your story is not over.

The flowers still bloom after the storm, and so can you. 💛✨

07/05/2026

💚 Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

At Friends of Valkenberg, we believe that no one should have to face their mental health journey alone. Every conversation, every act of kindness, and every moment of support matters more than you know. 🤍

This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s continue creating a community where people feel safe to speak, safe to heal, and safe to ask for help.

Take a moment today to check in on a loved one, start a conversation, or simply remind someone that they are seen and valued. Small gestures can make a big difference. 🌱

Together, we can help break the stigma surrounding mental health — one conversation at a time.

07/05/2026

🥶 Cape Town winter has officially entered the chat… and it’s COLD. 💙

Just a little reminder that our Winter Clothing Appeal is still running, and we would love your support!

If you have any jackets, hoodies, blankets, scarves, socks or gently worn shoes hiding in the back of your cupboard, this is your sign to give them a second life and help keep someone warm this winter. 🧥🧣🧦

We’re collecting warm clothing and bedding for patients and families supported by the Friends of Valkenberg Trust — and every donation, big or small, truly makes a difference.

✨ Clean out your cupboards.
✨ Spread a little warmth.
✨ Help someone face winter with dignity and comfort.

📍 Drop-offs: Valkenberg Hospital (Friendly Shop or Main Entrance)

🕘 Mon–Fri: 09:00–13:00 | Sat: 08:00–16:00

And if you can’t donate right now, a share of this post would mean the world to us. 💙

17/04/2026

🌞 SUMMER STOCK CLEARANCE SALE! 🌞

Calling all thrifters, bulk buyers, students, festival-goers, and entrepreneurs!
FF is running a massive Summer Stock Clearance Sale until the end of April with
✨ 50% OFF all summer stock ✨

Come browse incredible bargains, sip on a fresh coffee, and enjoy something delicious to eat while you shop.

📍 Find us at the Friendly Shop, Valkenberg Hospital, Observatory Road, Observatory, Cape Town

⏰ Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7:30 to 15:00
Saturday: 8:00 to 16:00

All proceeds directly support the patient projects of Friends of Valkenberg Trust.

Come shop, save, and make a difference!

14/04/2026

Cape Town winter is on its way… and you know it doesn’t play around ❄️🌧️

Let’s turn those chilly days into something warmer for patients at Valkenberg Hospital 💙

We’re collecting winter clothing and even the smallest donation can make a BIG difference 🫶

Think:
🧥 Cozy jackets
🧶 Snuggly sweaters & hoodies
🧢 Beanies & scarves
🧦 Socks & gloves
🛏️ Blankets & duvets
👟 Gently loved shoes

Got something warm you don’t wear anymore? Someone else needs it ❤️

📍 Drop-off: Valkenberg Hospital, Observatory
🕘 Mon–Fri: 09:00–13:00 | Sat: 08:00–16:00
Let’s spread warmth, kindness, and a little bit of love this winter 💫

16/02/2026

SAVE THE DATE ⛳✨

Friday, 11 September 2026

This year’s Friends of Valkenberg Trust Golf Day carries a powerful reminder:

Your game. Their journey.

Every swing, every putt, every sponsored hole helps us continue supporting the patients of Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital in Cape Town; restoring dignity, creating opportunities, and walking alongside their recovery journey.

Gather your fourball. Rally your colleagues. Invite your clients.
Let’s fill the course with purpose.

For more information and bookings please contact our events manager, Gail Henry: [email protected]