The Sweet Service Award goes to Kloof Sewing Box, for the immediate repair of a favourite clothing item, instead of having to wait for it for a week, and not charging for it, probably reflecting the good relationship we have with the staff, and the regular use of their service.
The Sweet Service Award goes to the firefighters and community of Hermanus, for its work last weekend in fighting a massive fire in Onrus, which led to the evacuation of residents of retirement villages Kidbrooke and Onrus Manor, as well as residents of Chanteclair and Bergsig. The Windsor Hotel and guest houses also accommodated residents for the night. Social Media played an important role in preventing residents threatened by the fire from panicking, and to call on Hermanus locals to assist with bedding for those that had to sleep in community halls. Ultimately too it was Mother Nature, which brought pouring rain late that night, putting an end to the fires. Continue reading →