Revive Willowmore is about bringing fresh energy into our town and creating a space that feels more cared for, welcoming, and full of potential. The goal is to make Willowmore a place where visitors want to stop and explore, while also making everyday life better for the people who live here.
We’re working on practical, down-to-earth projects — things like tidying up public spaces, supporting small businesses, and encouraging community involvement. Even small changes can make a real difference when we work together.
Our focus is on keeping Willowmore’s natural charm while finding simple ways to make it more inviting. Whether it’s through gardens, local events, or just a fresh coat of paint, every effort adds up.
Looking ahead to 2025, our hope is to see Willowmore grow into a place where people feel welcome, where businesses can thrive, and where there’s a shared sense of pride in our town and its future.
Town UpliftmentA clean, cared-for town makes a difference — not only for visitors, but for everyone who lives here. Through our town upliftment project, we’re working to freshen up parts of Willowmore and create a more welcoming environment for all.
The focus is on simple, practical improvements: painting old buildings, tidying public spaces, and paying attention to the small things that make a big difference. It’s about creating a town we can feel proud of and that visitors enjoy spending time in.
Some buildings need more work than others, but with steady effort and community support, we believe we can make a real difference. Together, we can bring new life to spaces that have been overlooked and show care for the town we all share.
We’re hopeful that these changes will not only boost local pride but also encourage visitors to stay, explore, and appreciate what our town has to offer.
Small steps, shared effort — that’s how we’re moving forward.
Cleaning Up and Caring for Willowmore’s Green SpacesAs part of Revive Willowmore’s Town Upliftment initiative, we’re focusing on some of the more neglected parts of our town—particularly the township areas and public green spaces. Over the years, these spaces have been damaged, poorly maintained, and in some cases, turned into informal dumping sites.
We believe that every resident deserves to live in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. That’s why we want to help find practical solutions to these problems—by working together with the community to clean up township areas, establish designated spots for rubbish disposal, and give some much-needed TLC to the green spaces that have been forgotten.
This isn’t something we can or should do alone. It’s about supporting one another, sharing ideas, and rebuilding pride in our surroundings. Whether it’s organising a clean-up, planting trees, or simply encouraging better waste habits, small actions can lead to big change.
By restoring these areas, we’re not just improving the look of the town—we’re strengthening community spirit, respect for public spaces, and hope for a better future.
Let’s tackle it together.
Karoo Food Gardens Initiative
As we look ahead to 2026, we’re turning our focus to something close to home: helping more households in Willowmore grow their own food.
Food insecurity is a reality for many families in our town, but the Karoo holds its own quiet abundance. With shared knowledge, some basic tools, and a strong sense of community, we believe it’s possible to turn even dry, dusty ground into something that feeds both body and spirit — one backyard at a time.
This project isn’t just about growing vegetables. It’s about restoring confidence, passing on useful skills, and doing something practical and hopeful together.
We’re reaching out to like-minded organisations, learning from those who’ve done this before, and looking for partners who can help us move it forward. Donations, tools, seeds, and compost can go a long way in the right hands.
Let’s get Willowmore growing — slowly, steadily, and one garden at a time.
Looking AheadAt the heart of everything we do is
a dream for Willowmore—a
thriving, sustainable, united and prosperous community. Every project, every initiative, and every small effort adds up to something greater.