THE BATTLE OF BETTY’S BAY: REPORT ON HACK NO 635

Frik Potgieter, Convenor The enthusiasm of last month’s hackers must have inspired a lot of people since a large contingent pitched up and tackled the enemy with gusto on a glorious day. Thank you all! However, as we worked it became apparent that there are still many more Rooikrans on the verges so it is back to the same site next month. Di Knott provided the sandwiches and Merran Silberbauer the tea. Thank you ladies! Present were John and Andrea Benn, Merrilee Berrisford with daughter Alison and son Stephen and grandchildren Xavier, Zara, Scott and…
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THE BATTLE OF BETTY’S BAY

Our February hack, no 634, planned for the open ground opposite the Centre Shop parking area, was unfortunately rained out! The April hack will be on the road verges on the western side of Porter Drive - near the intersection with the R44 – at 09:00 on Sunday 3 April. Frik Potgieter, the hack convenor, may be contacted at frikjanp@gmail.com or on 084 600 9891. Calling for sandwich volunteers! The Betty's Bay Monthly Hack needs volunteers to join those who make the sandwiches for the tea break. Currently we rely on two people, but another two…
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THREE GARDENS IN SPRING

Tim Attwell You’ve got to love life in Rooi Els, Pringle Bay and Betty’s Bay. I mean, where else would a Monday morning at 9:00 am see twenty plus people pile into a convoy of cars to go, not to work, but to three amazing gardens in Betty’s Bay? First was Helen George’s garden, hidden above Clarence Drive. Developed over decades on mountainside land owned by a family trust, the garden has two very different areas. The first, beautifully terraced, is a formal layout of indigenous trees, shrubs and flower beds showcasing the best of…
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THE BATTLE OF BETTY’S BAY – REPORT ON ROUND 629

Ed Silberbauer, Convenor A perfect Spring morning, inspiring seven wielders of seven chainsaws to lay waste to seven large Acacia elatas. It must be remembered that to cut down seven trees, however large, is a five-minute job; cutting them up, however, is a huge task. All branches must be reduced to a manageable size in order to drag them off to a suitable site for ease of loading and carting away. Fortunately our tree fellows are familiar with this task and with amazing agility the job was done in the time allotted - all stacked and…
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A VISIT TO THREE BETTY`S BAY GARDENS

By Andrea Benn Monday 5 October 2015 Meet at Harold Porter parking at 9 am to share lifts We will be visiting three Betty’s Bay gardens, well loved and maintained by their owners. Two are large gardens, while the third has a small nursery and several endemics (only found in this region). Spring is a good time to visit and see some beautiful fynbos. If you are interested please call Andrea Benn on tel 021 794 1761 or at e-mail bennest@mweb.co.za by Thursday 1 October, as we need to know the number of people attending. We…
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Battle of Betty’s Bay

By Ed Silberbauer, Convener The Battle of Betty's Bay takes place on the FIRST Sunday of every month (weather permitting) from 9 am to 12 noon. Tools are provided and refreshments served mid-morning. All are welcome. Please contact the convener, Ed Silberbauer (tel 028 272 9096, cell 072 170 4021) for information on the venue.
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