THE BETTY’S BAY WEDNESDAY HACK

Over the past month, the Wednesday group has hacked at the WWF property at the top of Stream Road, Pringle Bay. This property is now clean as far as the house, the verges of Stream Road and the south-western verges of Porter Drive (all Rooikrans). Frik Potgieter, hack convenor, may be contacted at frikjanp@gmail.com or on 084 600 9891.  
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THE BATTLE OF BETTY’S BAY: HACK REPORT 646

-Frik Potgieter, Convenor We did not bring as many friends as on the last hack, but the attendance was again excellent. Thank you to all who attended. The weather was kind and the troops motivated, so a huge number of the enemy succumbed to its wounds. There are only some isolated spots of Rooikrans left on Porter Drive, but these will be left for a later date. Jane Fearnhead provided the sandwiches and Merran Silberbauer the tea. Thank you ladies!  Also thank you to Penguin Place for donating the bread for aforesaid sandwiches. Those attending…
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THE BATTLE OF BETTY’S BAY: HACK REPORT 645

-Frik Potgieter, Convenor Another well attended hack on a beautiful day and a remarkable start to 2017! Ex convener Malcolm Pollard used to call this a 'bring a friend hack' - the reason for that will become apparent when you read the list of attendees below. We are really making an impact on the verges of Porter Drive and the end is in sight! Di Knott provided the sandwiches and Merran Silberbauer the tea. Thank you ladies! Also thank you to Penguin Place for again donating the bread for aforesaid sandwiches. Those attending were: Malcolm's…
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THE BATTLE OF BETTY’S BAY: HACK REPORT 644

- Frik Potgieter, Convenor A well attended hack on a beautiful day did some very good clearing of the verges of Porter Drive. It is becoming a pleasure to drive down this road, the fynbos is something to be proud of! Christine Dreyer provided the sandwiches and Merran Silberbauer the tea. Thank you ladies! Also thank you to Penguin Place for donating the bread for aforesaid sandwiches not only for this hack but throughout the year! Enjoying tea were Tom Dreyer, Jan Joubert, Maarten and Hilary Mauve, Ulli Niemann, Frik Potgieter, Carole Roberts, Lewis Silberbauer,…
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