Margate Moves: Ramsgate is the best
CPF chairman, Richard Phillips and his committee deserve high praise for the work that they do for Ramsgate residents.
HUGE congratulations go to the Ramsgate Community Policing Forum which was recently named the Best Urban Community Policing Forum at the annual Mayoral Awards hosted by Ray Nkonyeni Municipality.
Margate Police Station received recognition for its outstanding service to the community. The glittering gala dinner was held at the Margate Hotel.
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More good news for the forum is that it recorded its lowest crime rate since its inception during the month of June.
CPF chairman, Richard Phillips and his committee deserve high praise for the work that they do for Ramsgate residents.
On hold
The South Coast’s literati community will be most disappointed to note that this year’s Ramsgate Book and Art Festival has been postponed. The festival was scheduled to run from July 25 to 28.
According to the organisers, funding was a major hurdle and the committee reluctantly had to put the festival on hold. The annual festival which began in 2015 played host to authors, artists and poets and attracted visitors from far and near. It is another wonderful South Coast event that has been taken off the calendar because of the sad state of the economy. We can only hope that a sponsor can be found to revive the literary festival.
Be moonstruck
Ramsgate Conservancy’s `Moondeckers’ invite everyone to gather at the whale deck to watch the full moon as it hovers over the ocean.
Save the date, Tuesday, July 16 and take note of the earlier time of 4.30pm. The moonrise is scheduled for 4.55pm.
Prego rolls at R40 are on sale and do take along some extra cash for the lucky draw. Proceeds go to the operation and administration of the Ramsgate Whale Deck and Enviro Centre.
Take along your own liquid refreshments (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), glasses, warm clothes and a torch.
For more information and to RSVP phone Adrian Voice at 083 2867901.
Supper theatre
Looking for a brilliant way to beat the winter blues?
Head off to the Margate Retirement Village for another great supper theatre show at the Azalea Hall.
`Some Enchanted Evening’ stars the talented pianist/singer Evan Roberts, vocalists Samantha Landers and Anthony Downing and guest artist, cellist Nina Watson. These talented performers invite everyone to join them on a magical journey to the bright lights of `Broadway’ and will feature those wonderful big hits from best-loved musicals.
The date to diarise is Saturday, July 27.
Pack a picnic supper, take along your own drinks and glasses. Tickets at R85 per person are on sale from either the RAC or admin offices. Phone 039 3125000.
`Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ is the next Classic Movie on offer at the Ronnie Baker Hall at the village. The film, starring Jane Powell and Howard Keel, will be screened next Sunday, July 21 at 2.30pm. Cost is R5 which includes tea/coffee and biscuits served during the interval.
Oddball talk
Former Bok and Sharks coach Ian McIntosh and Dolphins and Sharks player Errol Stewart are the guest speakers at a pre-Rugby World Cup business lunch.
They will give their perspective on the upcoming Rugby World Cup.
Margate Bowling Club is hosting the luncheon at the clubhouse next Friday, July 19 at 12pm.
The cost is R200 per person which includes a three-course meal and two bottles of wine per table.
To book or for more information phone the club at 039 3120351.
AGM time
Give a Child a Family in Margate holds its annual general meeting next week.
The public is cordially invited to attend the meeting which takes place on Friday, July 19 at 12.30pm. For details phone 039 3172761.
Do the duathlon
Southcity in Ramsgate invites everyone to take part in the `Banana Bash’. The event comprises a run, cycle and another run on Saturday, July 27.
If you would like to take part in this year’s event but need a sitter then read on.
There will be a special `Kidz Zone’ offering lots of different fun activities for the younger set and they will also get juice and biscuits during the morning.
For more information about the duathlon phone 039 3149470.
Good vibes only
Ramsgate’s iconic music venue, Rocky Ridge, in Fascadale Road is hosting Wren Hinds of Hinds Brothers’ fame this Saturday (13th). Venue opens at 6pm and the music begins at 8pm. Entry is R50 per person.
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Sound Dogs will be on stage at Sunday Blues this Sunday (14th) – venue and kitchen open from midday to 3.30pm. The band plays from 1pm.
Good wishes
Celebrating birthdays this week are Brenda Wright, Lincoln Bond and Hugh Sanders (10th), Ingrid Formo, Kathy Kay, Nicholas Grobler, Lily-Jade Hannaway, Stephen Stanley, Stuart Holmes and Cynthia Cole (11th), Angela Kelly, Bayanda Mkhize, Len Cilliers, Tony Kay and John McAdam (12th), Nino Cioffi, Michelle Rowlands, Selvan Rathnam and Emma Thompson (13th), Kyle Rennie, Kira Muirhead and Reghan Elliott (14th), Brenda Willey, Clynt Gregory, Jane Cruickshank and Warren Lloyd (15th) and Bernard Vorster, Steve Coulson, Gareth Becker, sisters Tanya Hielckert and Taneal Clarke and Tamara Drummond (16th).
Happy wedding anniversary wishes go to Francis and Louis Hansmeyer and Rad and Leanne Gericke (15th) and Paul and Linda Saayman (16th).
And happy Bastille Day to all the French folk on July 14th.
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