So often we hear: “Why don’t the authorities just take all the troublesome baboons off the Peninsula to where they have plenty of space? Take them over the mountains. Let them settle in the Overberg, or somewhere else where they will be safe from people and far from our homes.” Tempting as this ‘solution’ might seem it is not quite as simple and clear cut as it sounds. Firstly there are already baboons in most areas in the Western Cape and there is a general perception amongst rural landowners that numbers are increasing thus reducing space for new comers. Secondly, … Continue reading
Baboon Facts 4: Baboon Monitors
Baboons are wild animals. Their survival on the Peninsula depends on keeping them separate from a growing human population, some of whom sadly shoot, maim them, and set their dogs on them. When the first attempts were made to keep baboons out of residential areas, the term ‘monitor’ was used for the people paid to follow the troop. Over the years we have learned much about baboon behaviour, and the accepted approach now is to use ‘baboon language’ to keep them out of ‘our territory’. When in ‘their territory’ – the mountain slopes – they are left to roam freely. … Continue reading
Summer – golden labrador – missing
Today, Sunday 25.03.2012, at Glencairn beach between 9-9.40am, Summer was spooked by a two kite surfers. She ran along the railway line for a short way and then we were told by on lookers that she crossed the road and disappeared into the wetland area. We have been looking for her for over 3 hours and I still cannot find her. She is micro-chipped and has her name tag with our contact details on her collar. At the time she disappeared she was wearing a brown collar and a brown harness with the logo “Dog Dynamics” attached. I would be … Continue reading
Volunteer Wildfire Firefighters Wanted
Want to be a Volunteer Wildfire Firefighter? The Volunteer Wildfire Services has a new station opening in the South Peninsula this year. This will mean faster response times to mountain fires in our area. We are inviting all those interested in joining the VWS or wanting to know more about us to come along to our information evening: When: Wednusday 28th March 2012 Where: Meeting will be held at the 2nd Fish Hoek Scout Hall off Abington Circle, opposite Paul Greyling Primary School Time: 19.30 hrs Application forms will be available at the meetings. Or come & visit our stand at … Continue reading
David Biggs at Simon’s Town Museum
Well known columnist, David Biggs, will be the guest speaker at the Simon’s Town Museum, with a talk entitled “Cape Town to Holland on a Scooter”. Where: Simon’s Town Museum, Court Road, Simon’s Town When: Wednesday, 28th March 2012 Time: 5.30 pm for 6 pm. Entrance: R20 and includes a glass of wine or fruit juice For further information please contact: Yvonne on 021 7864404 Simon’s Town Museum
Erf 60 alien vegetation removal
Please note, especially people living in Glencairn Heights, Gordon’s has contracted to have the alien vegetation in Section C on Erf 60 removed by means of cutting and the use of herbicides. The Contractor has started and arrives in a bakkie, which he parks near the fire break. His employees, wearing bright orange T-shirts, can be seen walking up through Glencairn Heights. This is expected to take a number of weeks. Should you have any questions or problems you can get hold of Lloyd Walters, the manager, who lives at Gordon’s, but also has an electrical business. His cell phone … Continue reading
Baboon meeting
Baboons, and the Community, the City of Cape Town invites residents in Old Glencairn, Welcome Glen, Glencairn Heights and Da Gama Park to attend a meeting to discuss baboon issues in your communities. Where: Phoenix Hall , Glencairn Heights When: Tuesday, 13th March 2012 Time: 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm For further information contact Dr Elzette Jordan, City of Cape Town on 084 222 1409 or email Elzette.Jordan@capetown.gov.za
CPF meeting
Please note that a public CPF meeting is held TONIGHT. The meeting will report back on CPF Exco, SAP, Law enforcement and other topics of interest related to the sustainable safety of our community. When: Monday 27th February Where: Phoenix Hall, Glencairn Heights Time: 6:00pm
What is the future of the Peninsula baboons?
Dear Residents, The Baboon Liaison Group invites you to attend a talk by international primatologist and baboon expert Professor Strum. Please try and attend, it will be well worthwhile. If you have any queries please call Lorraine Holloway on Cell 083 208 5089. Talk topic: What is the future of the Peninsula baboons? Date: Thursday 23rd February 2012 Time: 6:30 for 7pm Venue: The Range, Tokai Internationally recognized primatologist and baboon expert, Professor Shirley Strum, will present a talk entitled “The good, the bad, and the smart”: what makes baboons so difficult to manage? Strum’s talk will include lessons learned … Continue reading
Subcouncil 19 Fish Hoek meeting
Subcouncil 19 Fish Hoek meeting When: Monday, 20th February 2012 Where: Fish Hoek Municipal Office Time: 10.00 hrs Please find the agenda for this Subcouncil 19 meeting on the following link.
Simon’s Town Civic Association AGM
Simon’s Town Civic Association will be holding its AGM When: Wednesday, 22nd February 2012 Where: Simon’s Town Town Hall Time: 19h30 The guest speakers, Gregg Oelofse and Dr Eleanor Yeld of the Department of Environmental Resource Management, City of Cape Town, will share concerns and plans around “Securing the Future of False Bay”.
Dumps Willis Memorial Lecture
Dumps Willis Memorial Lecture by Prof Boet Dommisse. An illustrated lecture outlining the contribution by the early Dutch and Huguenot settlers to the development of Simon’s Bay, and the few remains today of that time. Where: Simon’s Town Museum, Court Road, Simon’s Town When: Wednesday, 29 February 2012 Time: 5.30 pm for 6pm. Price: Entrance R20 per person, includes a glass of wine or fruit juice. Further information please contact Yvonne on 021 7864404
