IT is encouraging that the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality has plans to revamp the Margate beachfront.
The municipal manager Max Mbili recently told the business community at an `action meeting’ that the Olympic pool repair would begin this month and the eyesore – the old amusement park site – would be cleared. Ray Basson of the Master Builders’ Association told the meeting that the promenade, which had been badly damaged and vandalised, would also be repaired.
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This must be welcome news for the town’s tourism industry and business community.
But the traffic and police officers need to enforce the by-laws, especially littering and the smashing of glass bottles. Perhaps the action committee can campaign for more rubbish bins along the beachfront to stop the dumping.
Magical carpet ride
A whole new world of comedy and romance can be found at Southcity Christian College when the drama department will stage the Disney adaptation of `Aladdin’. Audiences will taken on a magical carpet ride featuring some wonderful songs with the hero Aladdin, and Princess Jasmin. The show dates are August 10 and 11 at 6pm. To book contact the school at 039 3149470.
There’s a new moon rising
Ramsgate Conservancy enjoyed a capacity crowd at last month’s Moondeckers evening and is hoping to attract even more moon watchers next week.
Everyone is invited to the Ramsgate Whale Deck next Monday (7th) from 5pm. A chicken breyani supper as well as a vegetarian option is on offer at R50.
Take note you need to pre-book your meal by phoning 082 5577782. Tea and coffee will be available but you should take your own liquid refreshments. There will be a talk on alien plants, a raffle and the main feature – the magnificent new moon rising over the sea.
Boot it out
If you are wanting to do a clear out – book a boot at this month’s car boot sale at the Hibiscus Mall. In fact there are two sales at the mall in August, the first is this Saturday (5th) and the second one is planned for the 26th. It is a great place to sell unwanted goods and for bargain hunters shopping there is a must. Arts, crafts and a wide selection of second-hand goods will be on offer.There are also food stalls to tempt you with pancakes, samoosas and chilli bites as well as cold drinks. For more information phone Lorraine at 079 8474139.
Spot of tea
Southbroom Golf Club is the venue for an afternoon of first class and ultra stylish entertainment on Women’s Day (August 9) from 3pm. On the menu are dainty profiteroles, mini cakes, cream scones, shortbread slices, chocolate truffles, vol au vents, croustades and a selection of sandwiches along with tea, coffee and bubbly.
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A fashion show featuring the latest spring/summer collections and lots of great giveaway prizes round off the afternoon.
Tickets at R150 per person are on sale from the clubhouse or phone 039 3166026 to book your table.
Art and wine
The annual Spring Wine Festival at Riverbend Conference Centre is scheduled to take place at the gallery on September 22. Be advised to book early for this fabulous event where more than 150 wines will be profiled.Tickets at R125 per person are on sale from the Crocodile Centre’s shop.
Good wishes
Celebrating birthdays this week are Cindy Lawson, Johan Pretorius, and Vassie Moodley (3rd), Garry Read (4th), Linda Saayman and Allister Mitchell (5th), Evo Cabral and Elsie Pretorius (6th), Estelle Harper, Gordon Dickson, Jenny Hosking and Lesley Hall (7th), Mearl Singh, Keegan Rathnam, Danielle Ludick, Patrick Eliot, Bryan Williams, Sean Bennetts and Kate Lindsay (8th), Nicky Tack, Billy van Rooyen, Marcia Kriek, Julie Poole, Quinton Milton and Kyle Krummeck (9th).
Happy anniversary wishes go to Gavin and Sarah Adie (6th), John and Phyllis Ralph and Cindy and Riaan du Plessis (7th) and Dave and Nan Watson (8th).
Hope all the women will be thoroughly spoilt on Women’s Day next Wednesday.
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