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www.thevillagenews.co.za
11 November 2020
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Exciting developments for Overstrand Hospice F or some time, the Board and the Management of Overstrand Hospice have been concerned about the limitations of their current administration offices and day care centre at 10 Hope Street, Hermanus.
The parking facilities are restricted and the current office space for staff, and patients and families needing confidential counselling, is inadequate. In addition the lack of storage space has necessitated the renting of additional warehousing in the industrial
area, to store equipment and the overflow of goods donated for sale in our Hospice shop in Aberdeen Street, Hermanus.
Strategically the Board had decided that were it possible at some stage to have alternative accommodation ideally linked to the shop, which would offer increased parking, storage and possibly additional retail space, this would be of immense value in terms of efficiencies and logistics. The opportunity presented itself with the intended sale of the Her-
Strong(wo)man event against GBV 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence (GBV) is an annual international campaign which takes place from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day). Violence against women and children has escalated since the Covid-19 lockdown to the extent that it is viewed as a second pandemic in South Africa. The United Nations' campaign to end this violence by 2030 calls for global action to increase awareness. The theme for the campaign, Orange the World, unifies all activities by using the colour orange to bring global attention to this initiative. On 5 December, Women of Strength will be hosting a Social Strongman event for female competitors only at
Hemel-en-Aarde Village from 09:00 – 13:00. There will be some newbies and youngsters who are new to any form of lifting, as well as South African Pro Strongman athletes, Amateur Strongman athletes and South African Powerlifters, among others. As Women of Strength against GBV, we will show a force of strength in one unified event to break the silence against gender-based violence. We are still canvassing for sponsorship and are trying to secure a raffle for fundraising. If you would like to get involved, please contact Michelle on 084 512 8122 or Johan on 073 166 3489. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the cause. #EnoughIsEnough #orangetheworld – Women of Strength
manus Times building located next to the current shop. The timing during lock-down was not ideal but the opportunity was too great to pass over, and the sale was concluded in July this year. Overstrand Hospice had over the years placed great emphasis on building a capital fund from which regular income could be secured to ensure the sustainability of the service offered to the community.
The Board was very aware that this move would reduce capital reserves in the short to medium term, but of-
fer the following significant benefits for the future: 1. Eliminate the need to pay for offsite storage of goods 2. Provide the opportunity to re-establish our current offices and day care centre in a central location next to the Hospice shop. 3. Provide for adequate parking for staff and patients and their families 4. Provide for greatly needed additional retail space in the shop to accommodate the volume of goods generously donated by the community 5. Enhancement of the shopping experience by reducing the crowding
in the current shop. 6. Last but not least to enable the Board to sell the existing Hope Street premises and use the funds to re-build the capital reserves and improve investment income The Board would like to take the opportunity to thank the wonderful community of the Overstrand for their continued support for the Hospice, which provides such a vital service without cost, to patients and families in our area. John Ross-Smith Chairman
Hermanus traffic offices open on Saturdays The licensing and registration offices of the Hermanus Traffic Department will be open every Saturday morning during the month of November 2020, from 08:30 until 12:00. The dates are 7, 14, 21 and 28 November. The following services will be provided: • car licence renewal • vehicle registration • roadworthy testing • learner’s and driver’s licence bookings • public driving permits • payment of traffic fines Open during the week: During the week, the Hermanus traffic offices will be open Monday to Friday from 08:00 – 15:15. The traffic offices in Kleinmond and Gansbaai will be open Monday to Friday from 08:00 – 15:30 with a lunch break between 13:00 and 13:45.
The Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse Ladies regret to inform the community that their next practice walk at Grootbos on Sunday 15 November is full. Only 75 people can be accommodated, and all spots have unfortunately been taken. Any walkers who arrive at Grootbos on Sunday without having bought a ticket for the walk will not be allowed into the private nature reserve. If you would still like to walk you can join them in spirit that same weekend by doing the virtual practice walk. Visit www.quicket.co.za/events/117081-virtualwalk-2/?ref=event-page#/ for more information and to buy a ticket. Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse 2021 walkers do not have to pay but must still register on Quicket.
