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Notification of works on Boyes Drive commencing Monday, 3rd October 2011

 

 

Dear Interested and Affected Party

 

The Contractor is to commence with work on essential repairs to Boyes Drive on Monday, 3rd October 2011. It is anticipated that the repairs will take between five and seven days to complete.

 

Please be advised of the following:

 

·         During this operation the Contractor will employ a one-way system on Boyes Drive for northbound traffic between the hours of 09h00 to 16h00 for the section from Clairvaux Road to Old Boyes Drive.

 

·         During this time, southbound traffic will be directed to use the Main Road.

 

·         The work is planned in short sections starting from the south near Kalk Bay.

 

·         The road will be reopened to normal two-way traffic after 16h00 each day.

 

 

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and request that road users proceed with caution while this work is underway.  

 

Kind regards

 

 

 

Kim Diedericks

Chand Environmental Consultants

P O Box 238

Plumstead

7801

Tel:  (021) 762 3050

Fax: (021) 762 3240

www.chand.co.za

Simon's Town Spring Festival

SIMON'S BAY FINE ART
Art Exhibition - Simon's Town Spring Festival
on the 23,24 and 25th September 2011
Library Hall, Simon's Town, opposite the Police Station.
Daily 10am - 5 pm.
  • Fine Art by 22 selected local artists
  • Exquisite Bronze Sculptures
  • Beautiful glassware and pottery
  • Handmade greeting cards
  • Tea/coffee and cake will be available at a reasonable charge
  • Proceeds of this will be made to the local NSRI (National Sea Rescue Institute)
  • Music at times, with Ray Potter
  • Artists,  showing their work in progress and answering your questions.
Come to the exciting weekend Simon's Town Spring Festival.
There will be much fun and things to do, great music by
Dr. Steven van der Merwe, and much, much more.
Visit our Art Exhibition, Simon's Bay Fine Art, for some lovely art works for sale.
Contact Venitia on 021 786 2300 or Maureen on 021 788 8897
     
 

Wildfire Services for the Far South

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Please be  so kind as to  help publicise  this recruitment drive for the VWS Firefighting volunteers. The risk of Wild Fires is increasing year by year and it is important that something is done to prevent a disaster in our area as happened in Somerset West over the past weekend where 12 dwellings were lost to a runaway fire.

 

For more on this topic see  Cape of Fire Blog/

 

 

Regards

 

Steve

 

 

Dear All,

 

The Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) plans to set up a dedicated base for the Far South to provide faster reaction to wild fires in the area.  Many of our mountains have not seen fire since 2000 - there are large areas that could burn - so we need to be prepared for it in the next fire season.

 

To achieve this, we need volunteers who are prepared to be trained to man this new Far South base in various areas:

 

We require people to run the logistics, planning,control and driving and people who are physically fit who could be trained as fire fighters - without a full team we cannot fight fires.

 

All training will take place at the existing Newlands Base during the next 6 months - to be ready for the official fire season that begins on the 1st November.

 

The VWS relies completely on sponsorship and donations to operate, so if you can assist us financially that would also help as the new base does require a vehicle and equipment.

 

For more information on the VWS, visit our website on: www.vws.co.za

 

Don't worry that the dates for the recruitment meetings posted on the website have already past, but we are extending the application time for the Far South to accommodate a new base.

 

If you are interested in either joining or supporting or know someone who might, please reply to this email.

 

Kind regards,

 

Allan

 

Allan Roy

Volunteer Wildfire Services

SIMON'S BAY FINE ART Easter Invitation

 
 
 
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SIMON'S BAY FINE ART 
Will be holding an Easter Art Exhibition, 22,23,24,25, April 2011.
Daily 10am to 5pm, closing on Monday 25 at 3pm
Venue  is Simon's Town Libary Hall, St George's Street (opposite the Police Station)
A large amount of selected Art will be on display, as well as some very good ceramics,
Exquisite Bronze Works, as well as some hand made speciallity greeting cards will  also be available.
Ray Potter will be entertaining us with his music and will have his art on display.
"Art in Progress" will be another interesting attraction
We would like to welcome all with some Easter Fare and Wine, at noon on Friday 22nd.
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Contact Venitia Eglington  021 786 2300 or Maureen Ford 021 788 8897
 

Why Arrange Simon's Town Holiday Accommodation

Today I am going to share with you why you should consider 

holiday accommodation in Simon’s Town.

Simon’s Town is the perfect holiday destination for family, friends and couples. This charming town offers a pleasant treat for everyone from beautiful beaches with calm seas to historic walks with stunning views.

When you book accommodation in Simon’s Town you will find it is rich in history and still boasts beautiful architecture dating back over 100 years. These treasures can be viewed on the Historic Mile. This walk from Simon’s Town railway station to the Dockyard gates captures the history of the town and the South African Navy.

If you are looking for fun in the sun book your holiday accommodation in Simon’s town early. The town offers stunning beaches that are protected by boulders and frequented by the famous African Penguins.

The best place to swim alongside these aquatic birds is at the famous private Boulder’s Beach. One can also swim at Windmill Beach, Long Beach or Fisherman’s Beach where the sea is calm and the water is slighter warmer. Simon’s Town accommodation close to these beaches is a luxury, which is worth every cent.

The best part about Simon’s Town is that you can enjoy a day on the beach in both winter and summer. Some say that the most beautiful days are sunny winter days in the town.

Once the day has been spent outdoors, you can enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many wonderful restaurants that overlook the ocean. Boulder’s Beach Restaurant and Salty Sea Dog are favourites among locals looking for great seaside food. You can also enjoy a meal on the rocks at Seaforth, or on the Waterfront at Bertha’s. For something sweet try The Sweetest Thing or relax with a beer at The Southern Right or Dixies.

When the weather in Simon’s Town turns cold or windy turn indoors for some shopping at one of the boutique stores, do some antique buying or visit one of the many museums the town has to offer.

For a peaceful and relaxing holiday choose Simon’s Town where you can enjoy the amazing view of the Hottentots mountain range across the bay and the crystal necklace of light stretching around the bay at night.

Seeing you are on holiday, you can just relax with a good book in one of Simon’s Towns luxurious holiday rentals.

We look forward to you arranging your Simon’s Town Accommodation.

Where to Find Two Ocean Marathon Accommodation

Once again the beautiful city of Cape Town hosts the legendary Two Ocean’s Marathon. For over 40 years participants have raced against each other to complete the 56-kilometre run. This year it will take place on the 23rd of April and is estimated to attract about 20 000 participants.

Accommodation in and around Cape Town is sure to be booked up as people from around the world flock to participate or simply cheer on the Two Ocean’s marathon runners. The race in itself is a great route on which to witness the many wonders Cape Town holds, as it is set to pass both the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.

Runners start the race in Newlands and head over to Noordhoek. They struggle up mountains and relax around the curves of Chapman’s peak as supporters cheer them on.

The Two Oceans race is labelled as an ‘ultamarathon’ and many will agree that it is one of the world’s most beautiful races.

When deciding on where to book your Cape Town accommodation for the Two Oceans race the choices are endless as the race more or less travels around the entire Cape Peninsula. Book your accommodation in the historical Simon’s Town or rent a Villa in Cape Town city. If you want a more relaxing atmosphere why not book your accommodation in the serene Noordhoek valley or quaint Kalk Bay village.

We at Cape Holidays can accommodate your every holiday need. Do not hesitate to contact us for your rental request.

We look forward to cheering on the Two Ocean’s runners together.

March STCA Newsletter

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Attached please find the STCA March Newsletter. We are making a special effort to increase our membership, so please do all you can to encourage your Simon’s Town and Glencairn neighbours and friends to join the Civic Association.

Regards
Lesley Shackleton