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GRAND SPRING HACK AUGUST 31: Port Jackson seedlings are popping up on the big burn. Hackers have already removed thousands but thousands remain. Meet at Geraldine?s house, 103, Fernkloof Drive, Hermanus Heights, at 9 am on Sunday August 31 or walk up the nearby Klipspringer trail (rock steps up from dirt road) to join us right there. Bring small spades with long handles or your favourite implement for the removal of small aliens. Refreshments will be served. For more information phone Bob Hill 028-3121463 Present at the last hack on May 25 (in alphabetical order): Audrey Boynton, Jane and Norman Crawford, Geraldine Gardiner, Ron and Rene Hazell, Bob Hill, Willie Loedolf, Corrie Lucas, five dogs and one cat. The samies and cheese scones went down well. BOTSTAP: Excursion to Swellendam: September 9 to 12 (2 or 3 nights) Day Walk to Platbos, near Gansbaai: September 27 Excursion to Victoria Bay : October 22 to 25 (2 or 3 nights) Karoo National Park trip in May was enjoyed by all, specially the challenging walk up to The Pointer rock, fossil and game trails. WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL: 18 To 21 September CHAIRMAN'S WALK/ YEAR END PICNIC: 28 November at Fernkloof at 18h00

For further information re walks please contact Piet Joubert

tel 028-3140264

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