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A peaceful nature scene accompanying Isaiah 49:15.

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Today’s Scripture

Isaiah 49:15

““Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yes, these may forget, yet I will not forget you!”

A new Scripture appears after sunset, at about 17:44.

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NewA basket of fresh red apples on a neat table beside a quiet, safe road, with a blank chalkboard and wildflowers nearby.VLU REACHES OUTSmall acts that notice peopleCommunity OutreachHand out apples by the roadside: a gesture of goodwill30 July 2026 Reading time: about 4 minutesRead article NewColourful flowers crocheted from leftover yarn hang on a string in a sunny garden, with balls of yarn and a crochet hook on a wooden table.VLU MAKESColour from the scrap basketSewingCrochet a flower from leftover yarn and make a cheerful outdoor decoration30 July 2026 Reading and making time: about 6 minutesRead article NewAn older woman plants purple and yellow spring flower seedlings in a sunny South African garden.VLU GROWLate winter to spring colourAgriculture and HorticulturePlant these now for a splendid spring garden30 July 2026 Reading time: about 9 minutesRead article NewThree panels showing vitamin D3 and K2 MK-7 beside eggs and fish, vitamin B1 beside nutritional yeast and nuts, and a natural vitamin C complex beside fresh produce and sauerkraut.VLU LIVINGVitamins & formsHealth3 essential vitamins: the right form matters30 July 2026 Reading time: about 7 minutesRead article A sunny container vegetable garden with a cherry tomato, chard, basil and other herbs clearly growing in separate pots.VLU GROWSFresh food from a small spaceAgriculture and HorticultureContainer gardening in Potchefstroom: grow vegetables in a small space23 July 2026 Reading time: about 4 minutesRead article A finished dark-blue denim tote bag with sturdy handles and floral lining peeping over the top, beside a sewing machine.VLU MAKESMachine Work for everyday useSewingMachine Work: make a lined denim tote bag with handles23 July 2026 Reading and making time: about 2 hoursRead article A purple Tunisian crochet practice swatch with several loops on a long wooden crochet hook and a ball of yarn beside it.VLU MAKESA calm stitch for useful projectsSewingTunisian crochet23 July 2026 Reading and practice time: about 6 minutesRead article A golden farm-style vegetable flatbread decorated with tomatoes, peppers, baby marrow, spinach, sweetcorn and olives.VLU LIVINGFarm-style vegetable flatbreadHealthFarm-style vegetable flatbread23 July 2026 Reading time: about 3 minutesRead article An older woman pruning winter growth in a neat garden with water-wise plants.VLU LIVINGGrow & enjoyAgriculture and HorticulturePrepare your winter garden for a colourful spring14 July 2026 Reading time: about 5 minutesRead article A navy linen jacket with a hand-stitched floral pattern in soft colours.VLU LIVINGNeedle & threadSewingGive an ordinary jacket new life with slow stitch14 July 2026 Reading time: about 5 minutesRead article Two older women talking quietly over tea during a friendly visit.VLU LIVINGTogether & strongCommunity OutreachA small circle of care for someone who lives alone14 July 2026 Reading time: about 5 minutesRead article An older woman and her adult daughter looking together through a labelled family album.VLU LIVINGHeritage & storiesEducation and CulturePreserve your family stories before they fall silent14 July 2026 Reading time: about 5 minutesRead article

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2027 Conference

Conference guides

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Embroidery Work

Embroidery Work

Design a useful tray cloth where fine machine embroidery, balanced proportion and professional finishing work together.

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Hand Embroidery

Hand Embroidery

Combine at least two recognisable counted-thread techniques in one finished piece with accurate counting and even tension.

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Creative Writing

Creative Writing

Write an original 450–500 word story that holds the attention of a child aged three to five through to a happy ending.

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From our kitchens

Weekly recipes for warm hearts

NewGolden jam tartlets with apricot and red jam on a plate beside a cup of tea.VLU KOMBUISFrom our kitchens30 July 2026Jam tartletsBake crisp jam tartlets with a simple sweet pastry and your favourite apricot or strawberry jam. An easy little bake for visiting and tea time.Read recipe Pink rose Turkish delight with pistachios and icing sugar on a floral china plate beside a cup of tea.VLU KOMBUISFrom our kitchens23 July 2026Rose Turkish delight: the traditional farm-style methodMake soft rose Turkish delight with cornflour, gelatine and a practical South African home-cooking method. Choose your quantity and finish.Read recipe A cream enamel casserole filled with golden chicken, butternut, potatoes and green beans in apricot-mustard sauce.VLU KOMBUISFrom our kitchens15 July 2026Apricot-mustard chicken pot: a warm supper for sharingMake a fragrant apricot-mustard chicken pot with butternut, potatoes and green beans. Choose 2, 4 or 6 servings, budget and cooking method.Read recipe

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VLU Bailliepark in Potchefstroom

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Local branch in context

VLU Bailliepark’s local footprint

The core information on this website shows where the branch meets, which categories are active, who serves on the committee and how local involvement has been recorded over time.

Meeting placeBailliepark, PotchefstroomRegular branch meetings take place at NG Gemeente Potchefstroom-Oos; confirmed dates and programmes remain on the meeting page.Plan a visit Eight categoriesPractical VLU activitiesHealth, crafts, horticulture, sewing, outreach, culture, current affairs and home management each have a dedicated category.Compare categories Local people8 committee membersThe members page identifies the current committee and provides direct call buttons without displaying phone numbers openly on the page.Meet the committee Public record13 media reportsThe news archive brings together local reports about service, achievements, learning opportunities and VLU Bailliepark activities.Read the reports

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