Community Development
Hangklip Community Care Centre (HCCC)
HCCC provides welfare services to the Hangklip community, i.e. residents of Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay and Rooi Els. During the month of June our kitchen distributed 58 food parcels and prepared 590 scrumptious meals. Our semiweekly pilates classes, weekly bridge...
Drama and Theatre Arts
As a strategic BBRA project, this portfolio is a heritage initiative to promote diverse community cultural offerings. We wish to establish a register of the cultural offerings currently available in Betty’s Bay. Please contact me on email at...
Hangklip Community Care Centre (HCCC)
HCCC provides welfare services to the Hangklip community, i.e. residents of Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay and Rooi Els. During the month of May our kitchen distributed 52 food parcels and prepared 497 scrumptious meals. Our semiweekly Pilates classes, weekly Bridge...
Young Parents and Children’s Recreational Space
Making Space for the Youngest Members of Our Community In recent months there has been discussion in Betty’s Bay about whether a modest children’s play area with simple climbing structures is necessary. Some residents have expressed concerns that children make up only...
A Field Guide to Local Dog-Walking Habits
An observational study conducted in the wilds of Betty’s Bay Living in Betty’s Bay, one is constantly reminded to do one’s bit for the biosphere — ideally without becoming too officious about it. With that...
Drama and Theatre Arts
As a strategic BBRA project, this portfolio is a heritage initiative to promote diverse community cultural offerings. We wish to establish a register of the cultural offerings currently available in Betty’s Bay. Please contact me on email at...
Snippets for an Amateur Gardener
YOUR WETLAND GARDEN Unlike rivers or streams, where flowing water is usually present, wetlands are generally waterlogged during the winter months, but can be almost dry in summer. Give-away signs of their presrence include flat or slightly depressed areas, standing...
Introducing Pete Oxford
Permission granted by Pete Oxford to use this column from the Overstrand Herald.
Hangklip Community Care Centre (HCCC)
HCCC provides welfare services to the Hangklip community, i.e. residents of Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay and Rooi Els. During the calendar month of March our kitchen distributed 51 food parcels and prepared 583 scrumptious meals. Our semiweekly Pilates classes, weekly...
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...