BEST took a much-needed break from 16 Dec 2025 to 5 January 2026. Despite this, 4 call-outs were attended to during this time giving a total of 8 call-outs for December 2025. Eighty-seven call-outs were attended to during the 2025 year. In January 2026, 6 call-outs...
We, as the new BBRA Committee for 2026, want to thank Wayne Jackson as the outgoing Chairman for all his hard work and dedication serving the Betty’s Bay community with distinction.. Wayne is leaving “big shoes” to fill. We are fortunate that he is still part of the...
1. The overall trend for the village is exceptionally positive, with traditional crime reaching record lows thanks to a robust, tech-forward security network. 2. Crime is "Almost Zero". The report highlights a significant decrease in physical crime, crediting the...
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...
BBC4thSATURDAY: JANUARY 25 - Elements influencing the character of the built environment Raymond Smith, a Betty’s Bay resident for 22 years, a Built Environment Specialist, an Accredited Heritage Practitioner and a Registered Architectural Professional, took us on an...
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...
Many exciting things continue to happen at the branch but one of the most exciting developments in the past few weeks for me is the fact that the Sugarbird Foundation (a Non-Profit NGO whose main objective is to eradicate alien vegetation) has agreed to a Pilot...
Thirty-nine volunteers attended on an overcast and cool day to remove aliens from the verges along Porter Drive. I was informed by Dave Mourant that this was a record attendance. This hack coincidently marked the 63rd anniversary of the Battle for Betty’s Bay which...
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...
Roads: The Grader at Kleinmond is not operational. It is in for repairs but will only be operational again in 3 months – hopefully! A contractor has been appointed to assist with the grading of the roads in Betty’s Bay. No time frame has been given for this process...