The Operation Beautification drive is on December 9 and members of Keep Scottburgh Beautiful advise that it’s time for a massive clean up.
They are calling on all folk in residential and business areas to assist by taking ownership of verges and areas around properties, to clean up the space and make it beautiful.
All shops are asked to fix up their entrance areas. Businesses should do the same in front of their shops. Complexes are urged to go beyond their gates and and tidy their surroundings.
There’s an appeal to residents who already have tidy areas to assist on the day in cleaning up around the wishing well, also the beach area and up the big hill from the bridge to the mall.
Conrad Kleynhans from PDM Construction will supply skips and place them in strategic places in and around town to dump black bags in.
Helpers for the clean-up are advised to bring gloves and black bags, if possible. Rakes and spades are also a good idea.
Keep Scottburgh Beautiful will start by spraying the grass and weeds in the paving areas from the beach, along Marine Terrace, up to the corner of Shell Garage and past The Deck to Scott Street.
Members will then wait a week and clear up the dead grass and weeds. This will also be done on George Street, to the Blue Marlin Hotel.
Important information regarding fireworks on New Year’s Eve: Fireworks can be set off on Sunday, December 31 from 23:45 to 00:15. Those who violate the by-laws will be liable to a R2 500 fine.
Reminder: Osisathemba is involved in a project, ‘Soles 4 Healing Soles’. Every pair of My Walk shoes donated gives hope and dignity to sexually violated children treated at the GJ Crookes’ Crisis Centre during 2023. EFT R50 to FNB, Gathering Together, Account No: 62801583158 with the reference: Hope Shoes. For further information contact Jill Clack on 082 4633311.
Upcoming events:
* Umdoni Christian Academy is holding a Starlight Christmas Market on Saturday, December 2 from 16:00. For further information contact 083 777 3632.
* Pennington Rec Club Market Day is Saturday, December 2 from 09:00 to noon.
* The Scottburgh Mardi Gras takes place in Scott Street on Saturday, December 17 from 09:00 to 21:00. This is a Lions Club fundraiser. Contact Lorna Thomson on 072 5078773 to find out more. There will be a float parade, quality stalls, food, beer garden, display court, live entertainment, kiddie zone, beautiful competition and a Christmas eggnog fun run.
* Pennington Conservancy is holding a night market at Pennington Beach on December 21. Stall holders will set up from 14:30 at R85 per stall. Stall holders are asked to bring fairy lights for their stalls. For further information contact 074 9772266 or 078 2933148.
* Scottburgh Surf Lifesaving Club’s annual beer run is being held on December 23 at 17:00. There are limited entries. Book by contacting the club secretary on 083 5930594.
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