Category Archives: Events

All for a good cause: Wiggling and waggling through the leafy streets of Tokai

Posted on Monday, 21 November 2011 by

On Sunday, 20 November 2011, we joined a record number of 2517 people and 1736 dogs who participated in the SPCA Royal Canin Wiggle Waggle Walkathon in Tokai, Cape Town (Record numbers Wiggle Waggle for SPCA). The impressive sum of … Continue reading →

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A Gala Evening of Music 2011 with the SA Navy Band and the Pipes and Drums of the Cape Field Artillery

Posted on Tuesday, 26 July 2011 by

On Friday night, 22 July 2011, we attended the SA Naval College’s annual Evening of Music at the town hall in the Strand. The Naval College is based in Gordon’s Bay, which is just around the corner from the Strand. … Continue reading →

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A thrilling and informative Women’s Day Event creates awareness of the Defence Reserves among women in business

Posted on Thursday, 26 May 2011 by

In a previous post about some of the challenges of taking photographs at military events, I mentioned an exciting Women’s Day Event that was organised by the Defence Reserves Provincial Office Western Cape (DRPOWC) in early September last year. I’d … Continue reading →

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The excitement – and the challenges – of photographing military events

Posted on Wednesday, 30 March 2011 by

A brief introduction Since I first became involved with the Defence Reserves Provincial Office Western Cape in July 2010, I’ve had the opportunity to attend a range of military events and functions (wreath laying ceremonies, medal parades, concerts, and a … Continue reading →

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Savannah Annual Dinner 2011 at Fort iKapa

Posted on Monday, 28 March 2011 by

Every year, the Warrant Officers’ Association of the Western Province organises an annual fundraising dinner in memory of Operation Savannah. This was a covert operation by the South African Defence Force in 1975-1976, during the Angolan Civil War. The funds … Continue reading →

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The Annual Gunners’ Memorial Service of 2011 in the Company’s Garden

Posted on Monday, 28 March 2011 by

Last weekend, a thunderous ka-BOOM! in the peaceful Company’s Garden set windows rattling and car alarms shrilling in central Cape Town. Flocks of doves, pigeons and seagulls took to the air in a flurry of wings, and squirrels scrambled up … Continue reading →

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André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra at the Grand West Arena

Posted on Monday, 14 March 2011 by

“Do you want to see a concert by André Rieu this evening?” “Eh? Seriously?” “Yep, we have two extra tickets.” “YES! YES! YES!”

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Sparkles of Hope bracelets

Posted on Tuesday, 8 March 2011 by

In response to my posts (here and here) about the annual fund-raising CANSA Shavathon, my blogfriend Amy from Nova Scotia told me about the Sparkles of Hope bracelet that is sold by the Newfoundland Cancer Association to raise funds for … Continue reading →

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The 2011 Garden Concert and Picnic at Admiralty House with the SA Navy Band

Posted on Sunday, 6 March 2011 by

“Edelweiss, Edelweiss, Every morning you greet me, Small and White, Clean and Bright, You look happy to meet me. Blossom of snow, may you bloom and grow, Bloom and grow for ever Edelweiss, Edelweiss, Bless my homeland for ever.” (from … Continue reading →

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Hair today, gone tomorrow – supporting the 2011 CANSA Shavathon!

Posted on Saturday, 5 March 2011 by

After a few days of umming and aahing, I had psyched myself up to join Colette, my best friend from my school days, and her mom Gisela at the Longbeach Mall in Noordhoek to participate in the 8th annual Shavathon, … Continue reading →

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