Book chronicles history of Umhlanga Lifesaving club
The book encompasses the history of the club, how it got its name and how the club started.
OVER the last 80 years, the Umhlanga Rocks Surf Lifesaving Club has seen waves of change. However, searching for information about the club’s rich history isn’t an easy task, given the lack of information online. Now however, the Old Boys Club of Umhlanga Rocks have launched a book, ‘The History: Umhlanga Rocks Surf Lifesaving Club (1955 to 2010)’.
John Wrathmall, a life member of the club, and chairman of the Old Boys, was one of the contributors of the coffee table book.
“The book encompasses the history of the club, how it got its name, how the club started and how it has grown from strength to strength since its inception. Being part of the process of putting this book together has been amazing, learning about the club’s rich history, it really has been such a rewarding experience.
“It has been three and half years in the pipeline and I’m so proud of what all the contributors have achieved. Mike Cameron, who is also part of the Old Boys Club was one of the driving forces behind the book. He just said if we don’t do it now we would never do it and that helped motivate me,” Wrathmall said.
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The chairman of the Old Boys also paid tribute to the team of authors who compiled and contributed to each era for the book.
“As much as this chronicle is an attempt to capture the story of the Umhlanga Rocks Lifeaving Club, it should also be seen as a testamant to the selfless commitment of all members, past and present. Without them, none of this would be possible,” he said.
So far, 200 books have been printed at a cost of R500. If you would like to order a copy or to find out more email: john@kme.co.za.
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