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Sedgefield Boys Shine at Western Cape Kickboxing Championships

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Allister Grootboom and Devron Avery, both awarded with SWD colours for kickboxing earlier this year, were selected to participate in the Western Cape Kickboxing Championships held in Paarl on the 10th October 2015. Even though the Smutsville Development Kickboxing Club has only been going for a short while, these boys have shown endless dedication and talent which shone through this past weekend. Allister won a silver medal and Devron won a bronze and silver medal. These boys had the opportunity to experience life outside of Sedgefield which has broadened their … Read the full article…

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Amazing! 2000 Books Donated to Knysna Primary Schools – Thank You Rotary!

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The best presents children can receive are love and books! I was online reading all things Knysna when i joyfully bumped into an article in the Chisago County Press (Minnesota, USA) which announced that two Knysna primary schools have received 1000 books each, compliments of the Chisago Lakes Rotary Club. Wanting to share the wonderful news and pay thanks, i contacted the Chisago Lakes Rotary Club and had Joanne Sackreiter give me all the info. The lucky educational institutions are Chris Nissen Primary School (White Location) and Concordia Primary School. Both … Read the full article…

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Rotary Turn Up the Heat by Donating Solar Oven to TSiBA Education

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On the 26th April, various local and international Rotary Club representatives officially handed over a specialised solar oven to the Tertiary School in Business Administration (TSiBA) Eden campus in Karatara. Dr Dereck Wheeldon talked about the benefits of solar energy – especially important for South Africa with high electricity costs and relatively abundant sunshine. Not only will the solar oven help TSiBA save the environment, but it will help save electricity costs for this unique not-for-profit tertiary education institution. John Burdes from the Rotary Club Claremont in Cape Town explains, … Read the full article…

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Knysna Rotary Club supports artist Bryan Keenen

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Bryan Keenen, the artists, is as a familiar site in Woodmill Lane as his dog, Jock of Knysna. Both were treated recently when the Knysna Rotary Club delivered a bright blue trolley that can not only carry several paintings but Jock too. The trollet was made by Rotarians Mick Furman (in the picture) and Mike Smerdon. Love the charity spirit!

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Knysna Splash 2012 – Dec 21 & 22

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  Splash Mud Run – 21 December The event is an obstacle course following a circular route with the start and end positions in Union Street at the entrance to the Knysna Sea Cadets Base. The total length of the route is about 6 km. Registration at the Sea Cadets Base will begin at 09:00 and close at 10:30. Entrants are free to start as soon as they have registered. There will be no prizes for the winners as this is a fun event. Everyone who completes the course will … Read the full article…

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Knysna & Bath Interact Clubs Paint Creche

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On the 6th February 2012, a group of Interacters from Bath, England, came on a tour to South Africa to do some community outreach. As part of their tour they made a stop in Knysna for a week to do some upliftment at a crèche in the township. This was done in partnership with Oakhill’s Interact Club, as well as all the other Interact groups in Knysna. On the 6th, an introductory braai was held and from each Interact Club 2 members or more of the committee with a member … Read the full article…

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