Margate Moves: Meeting in Manchester – Bra Hugh and Verona
When he learned that the Baldis hailed from KwaZulu-Natal he was even happier and asked them all about the area.
IT was with immense sadness that Margate resident Verona Baldi from Positano Lodge heard about the death of legendary jazz musician, Hugh Masekela last Tuesday.
Verona had always admired his amazing trumpet playing ability and when she recognised him at Manchester Airport a few years ago she simply walked up to him and said “hello Hugh”.
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The Baldi family – Verona, Luciano and daughter Bianca were on their way back from Scotland via Manchester Airport where there was a group of musicians standing with their instruments.
That’s when Verona spotted the great man. He was delighted to be recognised by a fellow South African and he immediately took out his mobile phone to take a photograph of himself with Verona.
When he learned that the Baldis hailed from KwaZulu-Natal he was even happier and asked them all about the area.
They boarded the London-bound flight together and on arrival he waved goodbye and wished them well before he went off to perform at a concert that night.
“It was a chance meeting in 2013 and I have always cherished my special pic – it has pride of place in my home. He was an international celebrity but he took time to talk to us and make us feel special. Hamba Kahle Bra Hugh,” said Verona.
Invitation extended
The Ramsgate Community Policing Forum will hold its annual general meeting at the Lions’ Community Centre in Glenmarkie Road on Friday, February 16 at 2pm.
All Ramsgate residents are urged to attend the AGM where reports will be tabled and a new committee elected. The CPF does exceptional work in the area and deserves to be well-supported.
If you are able to attend please RSVP to 061 3304145 before February 15.
Golden couple
Colin and Dawn Steyn (nee Tuley) were married in the Anglican Church in Orange Grove, Johannesburg on February 24 in 1968. They honeymooned at the Beverley Hills Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks and the Blue Marlin in Scottburgh.
The couple has been blessed with three sons, Andrew, Gavin and Michael and they now have two grandsons, Adam and Brett.
Whilst living in Gauteng they bought a holiday home in Trafalgar and later bought a place in Southbroom.
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In 1990 the Steyns happily retired to their Southbroom home. Colin enjoys playing golf while Dawn enjoys painting, reading and playing bridge.
They are active parishioners at the Norwegian Settlers’ Church where they are involved in many ministries.
The soon-to-be-golden couple are congratulated and wished many more anniversary celebrations.
Mums to be
Netcare Margate Hospital is hosting a pregnancy awareness day on Friday, February 16 from 4.30pm to 6pm. Mums to be are encouraged to attend and are asked to book by calling Asiphe Hlela at 039 3127474 and for more information.
Back in town
This week’s welcome wagon is rolled out for Mo McColl who is on her annual sojourn to Margate from Hastings, England. Mo has already been hard at work rehearsing with Mari Webster for a show at the Ronnie Baker Hall at Margate Retirement Village later this month.
Richard and Karen Bridgeford are delighted to be back in Southbroom after working in Doha, Qatar for more than a year. And their friends too, are equally pleased to see them both again.
Richard has been involved with the rapid transit system project in preparation for the soccer World Cup in 2022.
Sad farewell
Long time Margate residents Diane and Len Duncan, owners of Moulded Concrete Products have relocated their business to Salt Rock on the North Coast. The couple, who once owned Larry’s Restaurant on Margate’s beachfront will be going back into the hospitality field helping their family run a restaurant on a farm in Umhali.
Margate residents and business owners will remember the many hours of voluntary hard work done by Diane to promote tourism and the community policing forum.
The Duncans are wished every success in their new business venture and new environment.
Condolences
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family, friends and colleagues of former policeman Johan Visser who died last Thursday after a long illness. His funeral service takes place at the AGS church in Oslo Beach this Friday (2nd) at 3pm.
Special thoughts are also with Sian Millar and Scott Critten on the death of their mom Sandy Critten last Thursday. Her memorial service takes place at the Norwegian Settlers’ Church next Tuesday (6th) at 11am
Good wishes
Celebrating birthdays this week are Clayton Vetter, Alan Footit, Damien Williams, Brad Cousens and two sets of twins Chantell Knott and Jason Earnshaw and Lake and Orlando Lombard (1st), Jonathan Neaves and Wally Robinson (2nd), Toni Harris, Marc Lange and Dave Millar (3rd), Liz Page, Suzanne Jade and Manda du Plessis (4th), Kye Mason, Dennis Steenmans, Penny George, Shreyan Samuel and former Hibiscus Queen Roberta Alessandri (5th), June Rundle, Summer Lewis and Zaara Dada (6th) and Donovan Haggard, Flip Breytenbach, Jill Eliot, Trevor Stallbom and Hester Eggeling (7th).
Happy wedding anniversary wishes go to Yvonne and Pete Theunissen (2nd), Helen and Ian Kelly (3rd), Dennis and Kitty Steenmans (6th) and to Arnie and Sandy Hofmann (7th).
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