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Handmade in Sedgefield, South Africa
Nikki Jones is passionate about Sedgefield. She is also a keen crafter who devotes much of her free time to sewing, knitting or crocheting a wide range of unique items from children’s soft toys to sewing accessory bags. She first started crafting when she was still living in her native Zimbabwe. After the birth of her twins she decided to become a stay at home mom and started crafting as a way to supplement the family’s income. It wasn’t very long before she had a thriving home industry and at one point she had seven women working for her.
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Adhere to Blue Flag rules
Greater Knysna’s Buffels Bay and Brenton-on-Sea beaches are amongst the 58 South African Blue Flags that are proudly flying at coastal sites across South Africa for this South African Blue Flag season. These beaches received their Blue Flag status because they met an international standard of excellence in the areas of safety, amenities, cleanliness, environmental information and environmental management.
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Precious Drops
Before I met with Johnny Snyman of Heartwood Bows, I scanned his website in the hopes of gaining a little insight into his unique craft. To be honest, I know very little about archery, but I do recall as a young child being wide-eyed and enthralled by the Native Americans in the TV series Bonanza and the way they could shoot an arrow whilst moving at high speed on horseback.
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Mild and Wild Adventures – 3rd Edition
Summer is in full swing and over the next couple of months, Knysna & Partners will be highlighting many of the varied activities which can be enjoyed over the season throughout the Greater Knysna, from wild adrenaline-fuelling pursuits to milder, more relaxing options.
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Please support 39 fire victims in Knysna
Eighteen families recently lost everything in a dreadful fire in Witlokasie. The Knysna Municipality is in the process of providing replacement homes for these victims. In the meantime Greater Knysna residents are and have shown their compassion by donating much needed items to the victims.
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The Gift of Giving
It appears the spirit of Christmas is alive and well in Sedgefield! A couple of weeks back, the Sedgefield branch of Knysna & Partners, in association with local NGO Masithandane, sent out an appeal to locals to open their hearts and pledge a Christmas package for several vulnerable children in our community who have experienced particularly difficult times during 2016. The community responded in typical fashion and amazing care packages poured in from many generous members of the public.
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StreetSmart diners raise R50 000 in Knysnaa
StreetSmart SA, an organisation dedicated to helping street children rebuild their lives through donations from restaurants in the Western Cape, Garden Route and Gauteng, has handed over R50 000 to their Knysna beneficiary, Sinethemba Projects, for 2017. This is part of an allocation of over R1 million raised nationally for the third consecutive year by StreetSmart SA for beneficiaries in the various regions.
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Beach Safety Tips
The ocean is dynamic and often unpredictable by nature so caution needs to be exercised at all times. Below is a list of things to keep in mind when enjoying the ocean environment in our beautiful area:
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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KNYSNA BLUES FESTIVAL
Don’t miss the Knysna Blues Festival this Summer showcasing both world-renowned musicians and local talent. Taking place on the 17th December 2016 from 13h00 at the Mitchell’s Brewery.
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Catch Suzi & Glynn live at Blend Restaurant on Friday, 9 Dec from 8pm – 11pm & on Sunday 11 Dec, Paul Zeman will entertain you from 1 – 4pm.
For more information contact: 044 384 0493
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ROTARY KNYSNA SPLASH FESTIVAL
Knysna SPLASH, the annual festival presented by the Rotary Club of Knysna, will be back on 27 & 28 December 2016 with four fun-filled events for the whole family. Four exciting events provide enjoyment for both participants and spectators and challenges for the whole family!
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CHRISTMAS FAIR
Knysna Bowling Club presents a Christmas Fair on 16 Dec 2016 from 09:00 – 14:00 with 17 stalls, gifts, drinks, grand raffle etc.
For more information contact: 072 346 3182
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Red Bridge Brewery presents #LiveEntertainmentFridays with great beer, cafe food and awesome live entertainment!
For more information contact: 083 671 9399
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Elalini Backpackers presents a New Years bash for the whole family on 31 Dec starting with an open mic session from 6pm & Live performance by Jonty Hendrix from 8pm. R50 gets you in incl. Welcoming drinks. Bring your own xyz & braai.
For more information contact: 044 383 0005
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FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET
Don’t miss the Friday Night Market this Friday from 4pm – 8pm for some good local food, entertainment, stalls or just good company. Follow the scarecrows up Welbedach Lane.
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WILD OATS MARKET
Don’t miss the Wild Oats Community Farmers Market blending people from diverse backgrounds, uniting urban and rural in a mix, every Saturday from 07:30 – 12pm.
For more info contact: 044 883 1177
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HARKERVILLE MARKET
Join the rural and rustic, but vibey and vital Harkerville Market it’s definitely all you could ever hope for in a typical South African Saturday Market. Saturdays 8am – 12pm.
For more info contact: 084 510 9939
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