Tweni Talk: BSAP members salute ‘Hutchy’
There will be a wake for long-serving member and organiser former Lance Chief Inspector Brian 'Hutchy' Hutchinson.
The British South Africa Police (BSAP) will gather for their mid-year luncheon at the Cinder City MOTH Shellhole in Sea Park this Saturday (May 25) from 10.30am. Members are honoured to have the opportunity of combining the occasion with a wake for long-serving member and organiser, former Lance Chief Inspector Brian ‘Hutchy’ Hutchinson.
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Hutchy and his wife Jenny retired to the South Coast about eight years ago and both have been staunch members of the station’s organising committee ever since. Hutchy served most of his career in the Midlands before transferring to the support unit. He was posted as second-in-command of Charlie Company under the late Tony Merris and was later given command of Kilo Company as a lance chief inspector.
Members are encouraged to wear either their BSAP shirts or that of the support unit. The usual raffle will take place and members are kindly invited to donate a prize. Contact Barry Woan at 083 4430533 for bookings or more information.
Friendly gathering
Cathy de Boer recently opened her home to host an inaugural get-together for the Tweni Friendship Group. It was an interesting and special meeting and members were delighted to meet and make new friends. The group hopes to make this a regular monthly event.
Revisiting the past
Eight members of the Southern Natal History Society recently enjoyed a trip to settlers’ countryside and stayed at the Oaks Hotel. They took a meander to St Mary Magdalene Anglican Settler Church (built in 1856), which is still in use every second Sunday.
They enjoyed the interesting Richmond museum, with varied large displays illustrating the pioneering lifestyle.
Baynesfield Estate was entertaining because the passion of the people working there is evident.
Joseph Baynes was an entepreneur, politician and farmer of note. He won many prizes for showing cattle at the Royal Agricultural Show in Pietermaritzburg. Cheese and butter was made back in the day, but now the farming of pigs is the main activity. The Baynes’ home and large, beautiful garden have been restored and many of the furnishings came from Macrorie House in Pietermaritzburg.
Back on track
Tweni scribe Leila Edwards will be back from next week, so remember to send her all news and photos.
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