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. . . Andrea Bradfield

Catch Martelize on a roll at the OCC this Saturday

Beloved RSG livewire Martelize Brink is much more than just a radio presenter and food aficionado. She is also an inspiration to many differently-abled people around South Africa and the world, living her belief that few things are impossible if you put your mind to it. Martelize will be lining up once again to tackle the 10km race in this year’s Outeniqua ‘Chair Challenge (OCC), which takes place in George on Saturday February 24. This unique gathering, hosted by the Disabled Road-race Foundation and supported by George Municipality among others, is designed exclusively for competitive and social chair users, featuring everything from full and half marathons to a 5km fun event.

Businesses and volunteers are now invited to get involved by calling Charlene Theron on 084 314 4323. Many stars of the track will join Martelize on the starting line in a variety of racing chairs and categories, when the town of George will come alive with OCC action from 7am onwards. Contact Alewijn Dippenaar at [email protected] or on 082 457 5675 for additional information.

Catch Martelize on a roll at the OCC this Saturday

Beloved RSG livewire Martelize Brink is much more than just a radio presenter and food aficionado. She is also an inspiration to many differently-abled people around South Africa and the world, living her belief that few things are impossible if you put your mind to it.

Martelize will be lining up once again to tackle the 10km race in this year’s Outeniqua ‘Chair Challenge (OCC), which takes place in George on Saturday February 24. This unique gathering, hosted by the Disabled Road-race Foundation and supported by George Municipality among others, is designed exclusively for competitive and social chair users, featuring everything from full and half marathons to a 5km fun event. Businesses and volunteers are now invited to get involved by calling Charlene Theron on 084 314 4323.

Many stars of the track will join Martelize on the starting line in a variety of racing chairs and categories, when the town of George will come alive with OCC action from 7am onwards. Contact Alewijn Dippenaar at [email protected] or on 082 457 5675 for additional information.

. . .27th George Old Car Show. . .

Join us for a spectacular celebration of classic automobiles and timeless elegance at the 27th Annual George Old Car Show, hosted by the Southern Cape Old Car Club. Mark your calendars for February 10th and 11th , 2024, at the sprawling grounds of Eden Technical High School.

This year, we're rolling out the red carpet for German automotive craftsmanship. Prepare yourself for an immersive experience into the world of German marques, showcasing a stunning array of motorcars, motorcycles, and tractors. Enthusiasts from all corners of Southern Africa are invited to be a part of this grand celebration.

Event Highlights:
🚗 Diverse Display: Explore a mesmerizing collection of motorcars and motorcycles spanning various ages and marques. Marvel at the craftsmanship and innovation that defined an era.
🚗 German Extravaganza: Immerse yourself in the allure of German engineering. From classic Mercedes-Benz to powerful Porsches’, experience the legacy of iconic German automobile manufacturers.
🚗 Musical Delights: On Sunday, join us for a more intimate affair with local and family- oriented charm. Enjoy the lively tunes of the International Oompah Band from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, adding a vibrant touch to the German festivities.
🚗 Community Spirit: This event isn't just about cars; it's about forging connections. Meet fellow enthusiasts, share stories, and revel in the camaraderie that makes the George Old Car Show a cherished tradition.

🔴ATTENTION🔴
In less than 14 days, The Southern Cape Old Car Club's George Old Car Show is kicking off! Are you ready to celebrate the legacy of the automobile industry? 🤩 Get your tickets ONLINE at a reduced price for this highly anticipated event!

📣 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?
- Roaring engines, gleaming classics, and an electric atmosphere of car enthusiasts!
- Snap selfies with your dream cars and make memories that last a lifetime!
- Experience German Craftsmanship first hand with our special exhibition!
- Incredible entertainment by the International Oompah band, food and novelty stores and a beer tent!
- An auction that will keep you on your toes!
- Family outing: spend quality time with your family against the stunning backdrop of history made!

📍 Venue: Eden Technical High School
📅 Event Highlights:
🌍 Main National George Old Car Show (Saturday, Feb 10th):
🕘 9 am - 4 pm

Jaw-dropping beauties from across the world!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun George Old Car Show Day (Sunday, Feb 11th):
🕘 9 am - 2 pm

📱 Stay Connected:
Follow us on Facebook for exclusive previews and behind-the-scenes excitement.

🎉 Get ready for an automotive extravaganza that transcends time! Join us at the George Old Car Show - where every car tells a story! 🎉🚗

Avoid the queues at the gate by purchasing your tickets online at a DISCOUNTED rate here: https://itickets.co.za/events/475607
Register your classic beaut here: https://scocc.co.za/register/index-new.php.

The Southern African Vintage and Veteran Association
George Herald
Cape Argus
George Municipality
Traders Auction Group

🌟Racing into the Weekend: A Thrilling Opening Ceremony and Inviting Festivities for All🌟

At 6 o'clock on Friday evening, 23 Feb 2024, as is the norm, we host the official opening ceremony for participants, and by Saturday morning, 24 Feb 2024, the first riders start off at 7 o'clock – nice and early on that late summer’s morning,” says Dippenaar.

Once all competitive and fun races have been completed, an award ceremony concludes procedures at lunchtime on Saturday – and everyone is invited.

“Members of the public are very welcome to join us on the Friday night and Saturday morning, at no cost,” he adds, reminding that there are food stalls on hand for spectators, and many different ways to get involved.

To enter and for more information, visit our website here: https://www.outeniquachairchallenge.co.za/enter-the-race

George Tourism
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Disability Info South Africa
George Municipality
Carpe Diem School, George South Africa

Wind and big waves part of what makes Trans Agulhas ‘the toughest’

After two days of scattered showers and windy conditions along the Southern Cape coast, the 35th edition of the Trans Agulhas Challenge – recognised as ‘the world’s toughest inflatable boat challenge’ – kicks off in Plettenberg Bay on December 28 at 8am.

Officially titled the Six Gun Grill Trans Agulhas Challenge powered by Iconic Mossel Bay, 35 crews set off from Plett’s Hobie Beach at 8am for the first of four action-packed race days, before finishing at Strand Beach on December 31.

On Day 1, after stops at Nature’s Valley, Knysna, Swartvlei, Wilderness, Glentana and Hartenbos, all boats should have hit Mossel Bay’s shores at Santos Beach by 12 noon. According to TAC organiser Stefan Lindeque, several fun activities are planned to entertain spectators in the run-up to the racers’ arrival.

But, he says, for competitors it’s serious business on the water indeed: “The weather needs to be super super extreme for us to cancel one of the legs. An example would be if the wind is really out of control, or there’s mist on the ocean that endangers the lives of participants.

“Conditions do not need to be perfect with flat seas and no wind – those elements are part of the event. It’s not known as the toughest inflatable boat race in the world for no reason, so 99% of the time we go ahead with the race no matter what the weather,” says Lindeque.

Medical teams are in place in case of emergency on the water. “Immediate Medical provides an ambulance service along the way, and its owner and MD Graydon Norton is our head safety officer, so all safety plans are in place for Trans Agulhas 2023.”

The six-stage 700km course leads from Plett to Mossel Bay (Stage 1 total distance: 188.5km), Mossel Bay to Stilbaai on Day 2 (Stage 2: 86km), Stilbaai to Struisbaai on Day 3 (Stage 3: 161km), and then on to the Strand finish line. On Day 4, the total distance covered is 223km (Stages 4-6) and the day’s three-tiered challenge will see boats racing via Uilkraalsmond and Gansbaai en route to Strand Beach.

First finishers are expected to arrive around 12 noon, and then the balance of this year’s 35-odd crews will moor their ducks for a well-deserved breather and closing ceremony. Apart from stage and class winners, the overall winner of Six Gun Grill Trans Agulhas 2023 will be the crew finishing the entire race in the shortest time.

So what’s in it for the winners? “Participants compete for the title – to win the trophy for being the first to complete the toughest race of its kind in the world. So there’s no big prize purse because the prestige is what’s at stake for the crew ultimately named the overall winner,” explains Lindeque.

In Mossel Bay, locals and visitors will join a braai-off from 8.30am onwards while they await the boats’ arrival. Around noon, the King of the Waves competition – a high-speed race sure to throw up lots of spray in the bay, and therefore an excellent spectator sport – will be kicking off in the bay.
Visit www.trans-agulhas.com for news on fun activations along the way and everything else you need to know about the Six Gun Grill Trans Agulhas Challenge, powered by Iconic Mossel Bay.

. . .Tyd met PaTammie & LiefJustineKind. . . . . .

. . . GrootbrakGrabadoo celebrates 20 years on . . .
There are few Garden Route events as eagerly anticipated as the annual GrootbrakGrabadoo, traditionally hosted on the last day of each year. This time round, since December 31 falls on a Sunday, the date is pegged for Saturday the 30th. And this year’s joyous gathering of fit families and friends will be extra special, as 2023 marks its 20th anniversary.

On Saturday December 30, participants will be spoilt for choice with mountain bike routes over four different distances, as well as a fun walk through the village of Great Brak River. The event is regarded by locals and visitors to Iconic Mossel Bay as the ultimate way for families to connect as the year comes to a close.

Find entry forms and more information at Property Connect offices in Wilderness, George, Great-Brak River and Mossel Bay. You can also click on www.onlines.co.za to book your spot at Grabadoo 2023, contact Mimi on 084 583 3144 or at [email protected], or Alewijn on 082 457 5675 or at [email protected] for details.

. . . to all newspaper editors & journalists of the media, please accept our heartfelt appreciation for your attendance of the media launch to kick off the George Old Car Show 2024. It was fabulous to have you there and we look forward to updating you with information, leading up to the show on February 10 & 11! . . .

. . .Heartfelt congratulations to Algoa FM on the opening of their brand new HQ in George! This joyous occasion took place today at the light and friendly ground-floor office space in Dynarc House, on the corner of Meade and Courtenay streets. Algoa FM deserves recognition for benefiting people and businesses at all levels – and producing top radio in the process. A special treat was meeting morning show presenter Lee Duru: thanks from bringing your marvelousness along all the way from Gqeberha for a glorious day in our beautiful Southern Cape capital!. . .

. . . Heartfelt congratulations to Algoa FM on the opening of their brand new HQ in George! This joyous occasion took place today at the light and friendly ground-floor office space in Dynarc House, on the corner of Meade and Courtenay streets. Algoa FM deserves recognition for benefiting people and businesses at all levels – and producing top radio in the process. A special treat was meeting morning show presenter Lee Duru: thanks from bringing your marvelousness along all the way from Gqeberha for a glorious day in our beautiful Southern Cape capital!. . .

. . .what a privilege it was to be the Volunteer Coordinator for the Ironman 70.3 Mossel Bay Volunteers.

Our volunteers’ hearts pump iron, man!
Mossel Bay delivered the perfect weather to stage an incredibly successful Ironman event. But none of this remarkable feat would have been possible without the human factor: each and every one of our volunteers – that’s you! – went beyond the call of duty to ensure the seamless running of Ironman 70.3 Mossel Bay 2023. Words will not suffice to express our gratitude. Your efforts are appreciated beyond measure.

. . .what a insightful documentary on the Phelophepa Healthcare train. . .my 11 year journey working closely with the staff of Phelophea 1 as coordinator of the Cancer- & Diabetes screening clinics all over South Africa has contribute to my professional & personal life. . .what a privilege is was to serve these beautiful communities . . .

ARTE Reportage - South Africa: A Hospital on Rails - Watch the full documentary | ARTE in English The Phelophepa is a train hospital that travels rural South Africa providing much needed healthcare. Every two weeks the train travels to a new town where its dedicated health care teams offer their services tirelessly to local communities.

. . . brilliant response. . .

Checkers Sixty60's response to the Springboks' kit... 🇿🇦🏉 No matter the kit colour, we’ll back the Boks to deliver the victory. Bring it home!Produced for by our friends Glen Biderman-Pam and Oliver...

. . .congratulations Kaap Kaleidoskoop. . .

. . . Thank you so much Blitsdruk George for the beautiful surprise. . .

Ou trekkers trek saam by ATKV Hartenbos in Ikoniese Mosselbaai dié naweek

Die Wes-Kaap Veteraantrekker en Enjinskou word met trots deur die Suid-Kaap Veteraantrekkerklub op 4 en 5 Augustus in Hartenbos aangebied. Die geleentheid beloof 'n skouspel soos min, met ongeveer 100 trekkers van regoor Suid-Afrika wat gaan saamtrek by hierdie gewilde kusoord in Ikoniese Mosselbaai.

Gaste kan Saterdag in die hartjie van Hartenbos gaan kuier vir hope ou-enjin pret, wanneer eienaars hul geliefde trekkers sal afwys en hierdie belangrike nalatenskap met skougangers sal deel by Afdeling F van die ATKV-terrein aan die kuskant van die dorpie.

Met 'Van Toeka tot Nou' as tema sal die spesiale mense wat na hierdie manjifieke meganiese werkperde omsien, hul naweek spandeer om notas te vergelyk oor hul noukeurig gerestoureerde trekkers. ‘n Handjievol moderne modelle sal ook vertoon word langs die meer senior masjiene.

'n Bykomende bederfie, danksy die Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub, is dat die skou ook deur 'n paar pragtig bewaarde ou motors bygewoon sal word. Mosselbaai burgemeester Dirk Kotzé sal byderhand wees om die dag se program af te skop wanneer hy die Wes-Kaapse Veteraantrekker en Enjinskou Saterdagoggend om 9vm amptelik open.

Toegang kos R50 vir volwassenes en R10 vir kinders. Kontak Kobus Kuyler by [email protected] of 082 334 5665 vir verdere inligting.

What a pleasure to be working with Mossel Bay VW, who generously sponsored an Amarok for one year for the exclusive transport requirements of Mossel Bay Tourism.

and Matrix Advertising & Communications secured this fantastic opportunity: an bakkie for an town.

'n Ode aan François deur Pauline Rossouw

Jy was enig in jou soort, liefste François.
'n Goue fluweel bekleedsel te midde van 'n linnekas vol wit servette.
Onvervangbaar, 'n ware heer.
Ek sien jou hande in my gedagtes - op die deksel van 'n kastrol, op die handvatsel van 'n pot, om die steel van 'n lepel en 'n wynglas gevou, 'n bonkige uitstaan ring aan elke vinger, elk so uniek soos jy self, hande wat beduie wanneer jy praat en wat jou mond grasieus bedek terwyl jy skaterlag.
Ek sal nooit weer na 'n puik gedekte tafel, 'n kaftan, 'n gebuigde vurk, of 'n over-the-top oudtydse wynglas kyk sonder om aan jou te d**k nie.
Jy het jou storie geskryf soos nes jy kon, met jou eie pen.
Jou verhaal is deurweef met die van soveel ander.
Jy het almal om jou se lewens helder ingekleur, mooier gemaak.
Jy het soveel betekenis en waarde gevoeg by almal om jou se stories.
Rus sag darling, dah-ling François, met jou hart van goud en jou koninklike, eksentrieke siel.
Hierdie wêreld sal jou nooit ooit vergeet nie en jou nalatenskap sal nog lank voortleef in jou boeke en resepte, in jou skool, jou geliefdes en studente.
Tot weersiens.

Alewijn Dippenaar

. . . Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” Rumi Congratulations Lieschke Steven Jennings