SOUTHBROOMERS will be pleased to note that the tidal pool specialist has done a good job of fixing the top of the walls and leaks in the side walls of the pool at the main beach.
Ray Nkonyeni Municipality has advised the ratepayers’ association that a request for tenders to refurbish the ablutions at the main beach has gone out.
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However, the association is still waiting for feedback from the municipal manager, Max Mbili, to discuss a proposal for a loan to repair the roads in the village.
Conservancy holds AGM
If you care about your environment you are cordially invited to attend the Ramsgate Conservancy’s annual general meeting.
It takes place at the Whale Deck Enviro Centre at Ramsgate beach tomorrow, Thursday, March 15 at 5.30pm.
For more information or to RSVP phone Sally at 073 7752861.
Rocking in Ramsgate
With Wednesday (21st) being a public holiday (Human Rights Day), Rocky Ridge in Ramsgate is planning a great night of entertainment this Tuesday (20th).
Local heavy metal outfit Hate Speech will be joined by punk and other bands from Durban. So if you like your music loud, fast and raucous this is the place for you.
Swing along
However, if you prefer music of the foot-tapping, hand-clapping variety then don’t miss the show featuring the fabulous eight-piece swing band The Jazz Minkeys.
On offer will be an evening of superb musical arrangements along with a great story. The theatre-style extravaganza will be staged at the Azalea Hall, Margate Retirement Village on Saturday, March 24 at 6pm.
Tickets cost R85 per person and are on sale from the Residents’ Activities Committee office at the village. Phone 039 3125000 for more details and to book.
Go green
To celebrate St Patrick’s Day, the Lobster Pot in Ramsgate is hosting a special Irish evening this Saturday (17th). There will also be live music by Reflex.
So get out those dancing shoes and enjoy having a jig or three with traditional Irish fare.
Bowled over
If you have always wanted to learn how to play bowls, read on. Ramsgate Lions Club is hosting a fun, family bowls day at the Margate Bowling Club next Sunday, March 25 from 9.30am.
After the bowling sessions there will be a braai – take your own meat – salads on sale at R20 per person and there will be a cash bar.
For more details about the charity bowls day, contact Lion Johann Bentley at 082 549 9451.
The small but hard-working Ramsgate pride will hold its annual fund-raising golf day at Margate Country Club on April 7. The format is a betterball – teams of two are also welcome.
The Lions are looking for sponsors for green or tee boxes as well as for prizes. If you can assist in any way give Lion Johann a call at 082 5499451 or book your place by phoning the country club at 039 3172340.
Roll out the woods
Another fun bowls day takes place at Southbroom Bowling Club this Saturday. The club is hosting a special St Patrick’s Day celebration.
For more information contact Julie Walker at 083 2736840.
Good wishes
Celebrating birthdays this week are Lood Boshoff, Ellis Trollip, Kyla Neaves and Chantelle Maree (15th), Stephen Porteous, Grant Hooper, twins Josh and James Fourie, Marke Meyer, Karen Tack, Eric Appelgren and Jeane Cioffi (16th), Yvonne Booysen, Dean Kelly, Krissi Banzon, Clayton Curnow, Brigham Jones-Smith, Travis Vetter, Jolia Hansmeyer, Anna Wells, Calli Allen and Ken Orsmond (17th), Paul Reid-Robertson, Ravella Lambert, D’Rene Hazell, Amilie Jili, David Holt-Biddle, Dave Watson and Dale Nathanson (18th), Greet Bos and Mandy Tripepi (19th), Tarryn Krisch, Precious Jili, Mari Webster and Gary Hazell (20th) and Anna Beck, Adele Mills, Ronnie de Deugd, Marianne Olesen and Lisle Coney (21st).
Happy wedding anniversary wishes go to Lara and Darrin Boucher and Cath and Ben Boylan (14th), Sean and Ravella Lambert (15th) and to Kim and Rob Berrie who celebrate their first on the 18th.
Don’t forget to wear green for St Patrick’s Day this Saturday (17th).
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