APRIL/MAY 2015 082493 8700 [email protected] www.mountainecho.co.za Dr. George Hughes talk 7 May on His New Book “Drakensberg Ranger” Dr George Hughes is best known for having been the CEO of Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and an internationally acclaimed turtle expert. He is also an author of a book on the sea turtle saga called Between the Tides. What is less known about him is that as a gawky youngster he worked as a cadet ranger at Giants Castle. Those were the days when young rangers were made to graft and rough it, fighting fires, accosting poachers and farmers, charming tourist lasses, capturing wild antelope on horseback and in between, living a hardy life in remote outposts. George will give an illustrated talk (no doubt in his affable, self-effacing and humorous manner) about his early days with “The Parks Board” titled “Drakensberg Ranger” at the Underberg Country Club on Thursday 7th May at 6pm. (Or a few minutes later if the afternoon’s fishing on the Ndawana stream is overly excellent.) His recently published book of the same name will also be on sale.About Drakensberg Ranger, David Cook writes in the Foreword: ”When the author, a friend and colleague of long standing, approached me to write a foreword to this account of his life as a game ranger at Giant’s Castle Game Reserve in the early 1960s, I agreed without a moment’s hesitation. The reason for this is simple. Quite apart from the fact that his narrative traces the early adventures, trials and tribulations of a young man about to embark on a career in wildlife conservation, George Hughes has brought to Sani2c is Now The Biggest Event on The Underberg Calendar The Mountain Echo phoned The Sani Pass Hotel in the hopes of drumming up some more advertising as the race will be starting just down the road at “Glencairn farm” which is now owned by Farmer Glen Haw who started the off road Mountain bike Race 11 years ago. Why should I not be surprised that their accommodation is fully booked and almost every other provider of accommodation. The race releases 1500 riders each day over three days. 4500 riders alone, arrive in our district, never mind family, logistical back up teams, the event organisers etc. which makes this event a huge capital injection into our local economy. The local schools raise funds by driving the competitor’s cars from Underberg to Scottburgh where the race ends and they also help out serving food in the early hours of the morning. The Sani2C is a huge also show your financial status. However there are also the stars of this event opportunity for corporate networking and team building for the competitors and the competing doesn’t stop there, the cost of your cycle and your kit with all the brand names can show your financial status. There are also the stars of the sport, the TV coverage and MTB racing is an Olympic event. MTB racing is the fastest growing sport in the world and South Africa has earned a reutation for hosting many internationally recognised endurance events. The eleventh edition of the popular three day mountain biking stage race from Glencairn Farm in Underberg to Scottburgh Main Beach on KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast starts on 12 May with the Trail event and the Adventure event on 13 May. The Sani 2C race starts on Thursday 14 May with the serious cuclists heading out to win the three stage race that starts on the Sani Pass road at Glencairn farm and after 82 kms ends at MacKenzie Country Club, Eastwold. The next leg of 99km ends at Jolivet and the final leg of 84km ends Scottburgh Main Beach on KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast . In the ten years of the Sani2C Kevin Evans has wo0n the race six times and his racing partner Max Knox three times. The winning pair of Evans and Knox are the hot favourites to win this years race. life my own memories of game ranging during those same years when I took up a post at Giant’s Castle offered to me by Colonel Jack Vincent, then the Director of the Natal Parks Board. Like the author, I had not the faintest idea of what duties I would have to perform in a part of Natal that I had only once fleetingly visited, and neither had I any real practical experience or formal training in nature conservation. I was a greenhorn in every sense of the word.”The club will provide its usual menu and bar. Kenmo Lake Autumn Picnic MAY 3 The Historical Society’s Autumn Picnic will be held in the beautiful surroundings of Kenmo Lake, on Sunday 3 May from 9.30/10.00 onwards. Everyone is welcome. Bring a picnic lunch, chairs, blankets, etc and enjoy the beauty of this lovely venue, the friendship and wonderful music by Neil Prior. The entry fee is R20 per person (children under 12, no charge), and includes a ticket for the lucky draw. Lots of great prizes. Additional entries into the draw may be purchased at R5. Historical and Museum Society contacts : Liz Mackay 082 504 2663 Lynn Butt 072 830 7636 Charles Hicken 079 233 9484 PAGE 3 Owners: Clive and Trish P. Crawley Photo: Welch VISIT US AT: Shop 9a, Cloc k Clock Tower Centr e, Underber g Centre Underberg Phone: 033 7011577 YOUR F AMIL Y’S O WN FAMIL AMILY’S OWN HEALTH SHOP - for all your natural preventative and healing medicines - good range of natural body care, foods and gifts WE WELCOME YOU TO VISIT US FOR A CHAT AND GET ADVICE ON LEADING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. WE CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH Jennifer’s Unisex Hair Salon Closed on Mondays 4 Pin Oak Lane off Ridge Road Underberg. 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