For years, Squires entertained Glencoe (and those who flocked to the venue from other towns) under the eagle eye of Petro Bush who fast gained a reputation of running ‘the neatest, cleanest pub in the area’.
A mother-like figure, who is not scared to lay down the law or speak her mind, Petro – with the quiet but able back-up of husband, Mick, Petro was famous for handing out much-needed advice to what she fondly refers to as ‘my kids who came to Squires to socialise, play pool or watch sport’.
Last weekend, Petro and Mick said farewell to their many friends and customers at a farewell party at Squires in the Glencoe Spar Centre. The couple are returning to the UK (Mick’s homeland although he says he has lived in South Africa longer than he has done in the UK!) for what Petro says are health reasons.
Andries Jackson had his own personal farewell message.
Petro (right) with sister, Minnie Smith, from Gauteng.
Liza Munro, Elaine Booysen and friend.
The memories tell a story.
Petro with Andrew and Mrs Meli of Glencoe Spar.
Amanda Honiball and Mike Kenchenten.
Hein Fritz and Pieter de Wet.
Rene and Rowan Hattingh.
The Wimpy lasses: Debbie Eloff and Jean Rawlinson.
Out with the old, in with the new: Mick and Petro Bush have handed Squires over to Cindy and Anton Jacobs
Jono and Estelle Murray.
Lourens Roos paying tribute.
Cindy and Anton Jacobs.
Magda de Wet with Audrey and Didi Meneloau.
Willie and Hester Maritz.
Klippies and Linda Kritzinger.
The ubiquitous Kevin Shanahan with his better-half, Maryna Pieters.
Terry Worley has been associated with the Courier for many years and is involved in the community covering a variety of issues affecting residents. He has a passion for local politics and for the history of the area.
