Herinneringe van ‘n bakkery
'n Ou inwoner, Duncan A. Beeton, herinner ons vandag aan een van die landmerk sakeondernemings van vroeër, die Windmill Bakery, eers in Henshallstraat, met later ook met 'n tak in Nelcity.
Vandag hervat ons weer die aflewerings van vroeër vanjaar hier in Nelspruit Post van die Nelspruit wat was. Oor die volgende weke gaan ons weer foto’s wys en herinneringe deel van die dae toe Nelspruit nog pure dorp was.
Duncan Beeton het ‘n hele paar jaar terug al gaan kers opsteek by die eggenoot van die voormalige bakker en bakkery-eienaar, Bep Helling, wat toe, en hopelik vandag nog, in ons midde is. Ons het ook kontak met Duncan verloor en hoop dat hy ook met die publikasie hiervan weer met ons sal kontak maak. Moontlik weet van ons lesers waar ons hulle kan opspoor. Kontak my by marius@lowveldmedia.co.za met meer inligting.
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Beeton skryf:
“A certain trip down memory lane, for those of us who have resided in Nelspruit for so many years, shall certainly recall the good ole’ days of nipping down to our favourite bakery and confectionery any time of the day to purchase fresh, scrumptious loaves of bread, doughnuts, all continental pastries, and let us not forget the availability of delicious wedding cakes ordered to our requirements. I am of course rekindling memories of years gone by!
Windmill Bakery’s history began in December 1967, situated in Henshall Street opposite the then town hall, which is today known as the Promenade. The proud new owners, Mr Boudewyn and Mrs Bep Helling of Nelspruit, purchased this fine bakery back in December 1967, transforming it into a legacy most of us locals still fondly have memories of. You see, Windmill Bakery was not your everyday confectioner, but strived to be a cut above the rest, by supplying only the best quality products, whether it be a simple loaf of bread or a wedding cake to celebrate that auspicious occasion, Windmill Bakery could be relied upon to deliver – on time, every time!
As the years rolled on, the Helling family then opened a branch in the Nelcity building in 1983. The continuance of exemplary standards that the late Mr Boudewyn Helling held in high regard was still evident in the new branch. My mouth waters when recalling the tasty pastries on offer, whether you asked for Cornish, chicken, sausage roll, pepper steak or the ever so popular steak and kidney, you were guaranteed a filling of original taste, allowing a delightful after-taste that lingered for some time.”
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