About Snakes on 8 October 2016 in Simon’s Town

SNAKES IN SPRINGTIME

SATURDAY 8th October 10:00 – 12:00 am

This is an opportunity to learn about snakes and  support the library.

Local snake enthusiast Stephen Moll will give another fascinating talk (with snakes),

helping us to identify, appreciate, and be safe around snakes.

Cost: Adults R50   Scholars R25

Venue: Simon’s Town Library Hall, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town

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Enquires and Bookings: Simon’s Town Library 021 786 1553 or Renate 021 786 5752 (after hours) or Heather 073 878 2165  Email: heatherscott.library@gmail.com

ALL PROCEEDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LIBRARY

 

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Meet your Far South Election Candidates before you vote

There is a meeting scheduled to have Far South election candidates introduce themselves and answer questions on:

Date: Tuesday 26th July

Time: 18h30 – 21h00

Place: King of Kings Hall off Buller Louw Rd Sun Valley opp Shell garage

Take advantage of this opportunity and join this important meeting.

Take a Walk

“SOURCE TO SEA” SILVERMINE RIVER WALK

DATE: Saturday 7th May 2016

TIME: 10:00 – Bring lunch/water/sun cream etc.

PLACE: Silvermine Reservoir parking (Enter through Gate 1 of Silvermine, drive to upper parking at reservoir) – Wild Card or R45 per adult to enter park.

The Friends of Silvermine are having a sponsored walk to raise funds for the Riverine Rovers. This is a small band of enthusiastic members who care for the wetlands at the lower end of the Silvermine River. The walk is scheduled to start at the Silvermine reservoir, the main source of the river, and will end at the car park near the rail bridge in Clovelly.

The walk can be divided into three sectors:
1. Reservoir to Gate 1/2.
2. Gate 2 to Sunbird Centre.
3. Sunbird Centre to Clovelly over the Dunes.

Participants can walk the whole route or part thereof. The entire walk takes the average walker about 4 to 5 hours. If you do not want to get sponsors then just make a donation. Funds Raised may be deposited to FOSNA at Standard Bank Fish Hoek to:-Plus Plan Acc. No 07 385 231 7 Reference “Sponsored walk” OR cash can be handed over to Terry Rothwell at the start of walk.
For more information please contact Terry on 021 782 6144 / 084 711 5416/3.

 

A Green Theme in Simon’s Town

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THE FRIENDS OF SIMON’S TOWN LIBRARY INFO-TAINMENT PROGRAMME 2016
‘Green’ programme:-
SNAKES OF THE CAPE PENINSULA – Identification and habits, and practical advice with local snake rescuer Stephen Moll
SATURDAY 16th April 10:00 – 12:00 a.m.
Cost: R50
Venue: Simon’s Town Library Hall, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town

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GREENING YOUR HOME – Ideas and stories from the local front
with sustainability expert Peter Willis and green activist Diane Salters
TUESDAY 3rd May 10:00 – 12:00 a.m.
Cost: R50
Venue: Simon’s Town Library Hall, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town
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LIVING WITH BEES – and build a ‘lone bee’ home with ever-popular bee-lover Jenny Cullinan
SATURDAY 14th May 10:00 – 12:00 a.m.
Cost: R50
Venue: Simon’s Town Library Hall, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town
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Enquires, Bookings and Payments: Simon’s Town Library OR RENATE 021 786 5752 (after hours) or Heather 073 878 2165 email: heatherscott.library@gmail.com
ALL PROCEEDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LIBRARY
FRIENDS OF SIMON’S TOWN LIBRARY ‘INFO-TAINMENT’ PROGRAMME
APRIL/MAY 2016
Full payment on registration (EFT option, to The Friends of Simon’s Town Library ABSA Longbeach Mall A/c 907 418 8831)
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The ‘Gatvol’ Petition has 3000 signatures! Now please attend the follow up meeting

INVITATION

More than 3000 people signed the ‘Gatvol’ Petition!!

ALL RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE FAR SOUTH PENINSULA
are invited to a meeting with officials from the City of Cape Town
Monday 18 April, 18h00hrs
Fish Hoek Town Hall

Residents are asking the City why traffic is at a standstill, why schools in the Far South are overflowing, why there are insufficient clinics in the area, and why the Far South is being neglected when it comes to public transport?

Why does the Mayor continue to approve new developments in the congested Far South Peninsula?

This is your chance to express your concerns and suggest solutions to City Officials. All are welcome.

Fish Hoek Valley Ratepayers AGM

FISH HOEK VALLEY RATEPAYERS & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Date: Thursday 25^th February 2016 at 19h30

Venue: Civic Centre, Fish Hoek

Guest Speaker: Mike Reaper, Chairman of Fish Hoek City Improvement District

Topic: “Fish Hoek City Improvement District – 2016 and beyond!”

Councillor’s report and review: “The mountain fires in the Fish Hoek area”

ALL WELCOME

Refreshments will be served after the meeting

Enquiries: Allen Rose-Innes 021 782 4279 Janet Holwill 021 785 1328

www.facebook.com/Fish-Hoek-Valley-Ratepayers-and-Residents-Association-1438841183058358/timeline/

Community Market – Saturday 14 November

ANCHORS AWAY MORNING TEA AND FASHION SHOW

Summer appears to have arrived at last, so Anchors Away will be giving you a glance at new summer fashions from A.P.Jones. This event is just around the corner, so book your seats as soon as possible please. There will be raffles and prizes to be won.

Venue: St James’ Retirement Hotel

Date: Friday, 13 November 2015

Time: 09h45 for 10h00 – until 11h30

Tickets: R65 per person available from A.P. Jones or Fran  

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Truly

Fran

Tel:021 7861321

Cell:0833575822

 

 

 

Morning Tea and Fashion Show

Once again Anchors Away will be hosting a Morning Tea and Fashion Show – with new winter fashions. There will be raffles and prizes, but seats are limited, so please book early!

Where: St James Retirement Hotel
When: Thursday, 7^th May 2015
Time: 09.45 for 10.00 hrs until 11.30 hrs
Tickets: R65 pp will be available from A.P.Jones and Fran (phone: 021 7861321 or 083 3575822)

St George & the Dragon Festival Simon’s Town 2015

Great news!! Following the success of last year, the St George and the Dragon Festival will be held on 17 and 18 April 2015 in the village of Simon’s Town.

The festival kicks off with a Medieval Feast in the Town Hall on Friday evening the 17th April. Music is by ‘Out of the Blue ‘ , Bill Knight, and “Hatchetman”.  Dress is Medieval.

Saturday the 18th sees a host of events throughout the town, and we challenge you to be bored for a minute!!! The festival has a strong family focus, and will delight children of all ages. Children’s events will take place at the Foundry Gardens, and the line-up is: Minni Mo interactive reptile show, Hoola Hoop competition, Face Painting, Craft Table, Dragon Egg Hunt, Dress up, Jumping Castle, and Cupcake Decorating. Music will be by the young violinists from the Masi Music Outreach.

The live music line-up on Saturday is fabulous; Steve Van, Jamie Jupiter, and Tim Parr are lined up, and food is by Saveur.

There is all day entertainment on Jubilee Square; three live plays will be presented; the story of ST George and the Dragon, the Story of the Blue Dam, and the Black Smith Comedy show. Watch a fencing demonstration, have fun with the stocks and apple dunking, and enjoy more live music, There are over 40 food, craft, and art stalls on the square and surrounds.  Bric-a-Brac stalls can be found along St George’s street and the Great St. George’s Bake Off will be held at The Lord Nelson Hotel.

Meet the artist Lynton Levengood at the Modern Dragon Art Exhibition upstairs at the Meeting Place Restaurant. Ollava Scuba will offer trial diving lessons at Long Beach, and there is a Canoe Water polo display at the jetty at midday.

Parking is available along Main Street, at the Library Hall area, at Wharf Street, the Yacht Club area and at Cole Point. Please go to the festival Facebook page for more info : https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeDragonFestival  For enquiries call 083 406 2001, or email weezypat@gmail.com.

This is a community, non-profit event that will be supporting the NSRI, Volunteer Firefighters, and Happy Valley Shelter. We hope that you will come and have fun with us !!!