Great news – Pennington’s Mary McKenzie is writing a book – Pennington Past and Present from 1850 to 2025.
There will be a chapter titled ‘My Story’ which will record personal accounts of people currently living in and/or enjoying a long history with our village. This includes organisations that have made a difference in one way or another. For example: Tidy Towns Pennington, Pennington Conservancy, Pennington Community Watch; and businesses – Umdoni Park Golf Club, Botha House, Characters Caravan Park, OK Foods, Umdoni Sports & Leisure, The Duck Pond, The Dog House and Basset Breweries, Selborne, Sezela and Lynton Hall (privately owned).
The book is specific to Pennington, so whatever information you may have to contribute would be appreciated, including documents, photographs, etc.
Mary will not be placing any limitations on your story – it must be from your perspective, with a personal flavour of your association with our village.
If it is too long, she will sit with you and edit, ensuring you are happy with the end result. If you know people that you believe must be included, email projectfour@mweb.co.za before September 30.
A big shoutout to Chayt Daniels – an undeniably talented surfer from the mid-South Coast.
This young surfer is a symbol of raw talent, relentless determination and local community pride. This year, Chayt is ready to take on the South African Pro Surfer Junior Tour, but he can’t do it alone.
He needs sponsorships and any form of assistance will go a long way. Contact 084 9840149 to help this talented young man.
Save the dates:
* The Scottburgh NG Kerk is holding a golf day at Umdoni Golf Course on Sunday, July 20. For further information, contact Johan Barnard on 082 9241516.
* There is an addiction awareness campaign by Laqhakaza Iphara Recovery at Relton Hall, Pennington on July 26, from 10:00. For further information, contact 079 9952023.
* The Pennington Home and Garden Show: Pennington has been able to book Tanya Visser for the morning of Saturday August 9. Many of you will know her from The Gardener Magazine and seen how entertaining she is on The Gardener TV show And guess where she grew up? So, for now save the date, and wait for details to follow.
* Buy a box packed with healthy goodness and love by Made For More: Anele Zama and her passionate team create boxes of delicious, organic vegetables every second week. These purchases assist families of children with disabilities. Contact Anele on 073 1649534 for more information.
* The Mongoose Tea Garden is open at TC Robertson Nature Reserve in Scottburgh every Wednesday, from 09:00 to 12:00. The cost is R50 per person and includes coffee and tea, and snacks. Contact 082 6227699.
