Community & Cultural Matters

Tribute to Peter Berrisford

Tribute to Peter Berrisford

For over fifty years the Berrisford home in Bass Road, Betty’s Bay has been a focal point of community life and conservation. At the heart of the home, Peter and Merrilee Berrisford have hosted countless committee meetings, social gatherings and transformative...

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2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour

2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour

The following article is written by Peter Norton, resident of Jock’s Bay, who suffered a stroke in 2008 which affected the right side of his body and his speech. Undaunted, Peter, a man of great courage, determination and tenacity and a great zest for life, now...

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KAWS

KAWS

Medical kits for dogs We have received several pet owners calling with an emergency situation with their dog. Many pet owners do not have a basic medical kit for their pets. Here are a few basic items to have in a kit. Your canine first aid kit should be comprehensive...

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Hangklip Community Care Centre

Hangklip Community Care Centre

HCCC provides welfare services to the Hangklip community, i.e. residents of Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay and Rooi Els. After closing for the holidays in early December, food preparation and other services resumed on 12 January this year. During the short month of January...

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Drama and Theatre Arts

Drama and Theatre Arts

I am a newbie on the BBRA committee, and I have a freshly created portfolio – "Drama and Theatre Arts". As a strategic BBRA project, the portfolio is a heritage initiative to promote diverse community cultural offerings. And I request your assistance! We wish to...

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Launch of the Betty’s Bay Book

Launch of the Betty’s Bay Book

The launch of the Betty’s Bay book was a festive community event in the beautiful Harold Porter Gardens. The Nirvenia Hall was full and overflow seating was provided outside. This 640 page colour coffee table book is a celebration of Betty’s Bay and “captures the...

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Kleinmond Animal Welfare

Kleinmond Animal Welfare

        Over the festive season we received twenty puppies brought in from members of the public who had bought them from children. Sadly four were extremely ill and had to cross the rainbow bridge.         In conjunction with...

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