SIMON’S TOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
FOUNDED IN 1960
TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT OUR HERITAGE
REGISTERED AS A CONSERVATION BODY
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Calendar Of Events
Lectures and other Functions for 2012
Our Lectures/Talks begin at 17h30 for 18h00. Entrance is R20 and includes a glass of wine or fruit juice.
ALTHOUGH WE ENDEAVOUR TO ADHERE TO THE PUBLISESED PROGRAMME, CIRCUMSTANCES DO OCCASIONALLY REQUIRE CHANGES
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Should you have any enquiries please feel free to contact
Yvonne 021 7864404 or Audrey 021 7861805
April 25 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – MOTHS: Their legacy to the founding of the Simon's Town Museum.
Feb 29 WILLIS MEMORIAL LECTURE -BOET DOMMISSE: “The Dutch Legacy”An in depth look at the Dutch influence on Simon's Town.
Jan 25 MICHAEL WALKER: The Roller Coaster History of Kalk Bay” Michael is the author of many books on the area.
Mar 28 DAVID BIGGS: “Cape Town to Holland on a Scooter” David is the well known columnist.
June 27 HILARY MAUVE: “Mary Kingsley” - The other side of her interests and her travels in Africa.
July 25 ROD CAMPBELL: “The History of Television in South Africa” Author and master puppeteer, Rod worked for Walt Disney Studios.
Aug 29 LOUISE DE WAAL: “Management of the River Thames – Past, Present and Future” with illustrations.
Sept 26 CHRIS TAYLOR: “The Battle of Muizenberg – the causes and the consequences” One consequence being that in South Africa today we speak English rather than French.
Oct 31 PETER COATES: “The History of Transport in Cape Town” From horse drawn cabs and trams to tramlines and including the overhead electrically powered tram.
Nov 28 AUDREY READ: “The River Duoro from Porto to the Spanish Border” Audrey takes us on another fascinating trip.
May 30 MARTYN TRAINOR: “Governor's Cup Yacht Race to St Helena” Martyn actually sailed in this race so it's a hands-on report and film.