For most people the name of a street is there just to give directions or just the name of the road where they live. Large main roads can easily be identified due to their historical location, Old Paarl Road and Koeberg Road can be understood …
Author: Dave Honour
SANCCOB Rietvlei
Friday 21 February 2020. A lovely morning spent with the team at SANCCOB experiencing memories related by members of the events from the early days of the rehabilitation centre at Pentz Drive in Rietvlei. The work done by the centre over 50 years is amazing …
Battlefield walk February 2020
A beautiful day in the battlefield was capped at the top of Blaauwberg Hill with stunning views of Table Mountain and Robben Island. The Hike with Adri, John, Theresa and Mariette was enhanced with glimpses of Grysbok and the elusive Red Hartebeeste in the reserve. …
Treaty House
On the 10th January 1806, the treaty between the Batavian and British forces was signed at a small cottage in Woodstock, Cape Town. This treaty ended the occupation of the trading post by the Dutch and allowed the invading forces from Great Britain to stay …
Cultural and Natural History Tour
For the naturalists who do not want to do the Battlefield Tour an option for experiencing the natural wonders of Blaauwberg Nature Reserve are on offer. BBNR comprises of 3 destinct biomes and is home to many natural species of animals including Eland, Red Hartsebeest, …
1806 Battlefield Tour
A Hiking tour of the battlefield to experience the feel of the battle, whilst also taking in the natural beauty of one of Cape Towns hidden jewels. You will be met by Dave Honour at Zonnekus Resort in Morning Star, where the build up to …
Conference Presentation Rietvlei
For groups wanting an evening talk, the Conference Presentation allows for the battle to be told whilst relaxing and enjoying sundowners at the location right where the events took place. From the conference facility overlooking the veranda at McPherson’s Restaurant in Flamingo Vlei near Rietvlei, …
Sundowner Presentation Castella Amare
For the not so energetic, the Sundowner Experience allows for the battle to be told whilst relaxing and enjoying sundowners at the perfect location right where the events took place. From the terrace at Castella Amare in Melkbossstrand Dave will give a visual presentation of …