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October 21, 2024
On Monday 7 October, Dr Cornelia de Kock from Stellenbosch gave highly informative and interesting presentation to the Overberg U3A History Group on the life and work of Dr Con de Villiers (1894-1978), music lover, internationally famous scientist in the field of zoology, and arguably the most important writer on […]
October 21, 2024
Ravenscroft Road, which runs alongside the Mediclinic, has had a faded name for months. This prompted Angela heslopfrom the Hermanus History Society to reach out to Overstrand Municipality to request repairs. TD Ravenscroft was a significant and well-known photographer who lived in Hermanus.
August 13, 2024
On 5th August 17 members visited the fascinating Bicycle Museum guided by Pieter Bilberbauer in Trails End. Update of this experience shortly. TRAIL’S END – Centre of the great outdoors www.trailsend.bike | +27 (0)21 859 5193 ACCOMMODATION – TRAILS – CONFERENCE CENTRE – WELLNESS […]
August 12, 2024
Be captivated by the little-known history of the Overstrand, as recorded in personal interviews by the late S.J. Du Toit. She interviewed countless people in their natural settings and rejoiced in their detailed accounts of Overberg life. Angela Heslop, Chair of the Hermanus History Interest Group, chatted over dinner about […]