■ Cape Community Newspapers (CCN) which publishes the Athlone News and its 14 sister titles, held its annual Christmas party for educare centres and orphanages at De Waal Park in Oranjezicht on Friday December 7. The children had tons of fun on jumping castles, they had their faces painted and were entertained by young magicians from College of Magic in Claremont. Later in the day, the children were given lunch and Father Christmas handed over their gifts. Here, Lakeisha Jacobs, 8 , from Holy Cross Child Care Centre in Parow enjoys a trick by magician, Anele Jethro from The College of Magic. More pictures on page 8.