Frail Care (Maryport) Outing To Melkbos

Frail Care (Maryport) Outing To Melkbos

The 18th of October surely is a day to be remembered by all the frail care residents. Fourteen residents (including the eldest resident of 106 years) went on the outing to Melkbos. On this day we were blessed with perfect weather: sunshine, NO wind, blue skies and...
Our Trip to Postberg National Park

Our Trip to Postberg National Park

All ….. of us oldies met at the Manor House at 8 am. We were doubtful whether we would go on the much anticipated outing as it was a cold cloudy day, but, being the brave souls that we are, we left in the two kombis to wind our way up the West Coast Road. We...
Toeka tot Nou Gospel Sangers

Toeka tot Nou Gospel Sangers

Op 17 Oktober was ons inwoners en versorgers van Maryport omtrent bederf deur die optrede van die Gospel  sangers, “Toeka tot Nou”. Wat ‘n ware seëning was die optrede nie. Die talentvolle  groep het bestaan uit   sangers, ‘n kitaarspeler en ‘n begeleidster. Sjoe die...
Kirstenbosch Outing – 19 September 2017

Kirstenbosch Outing – 19 September 2017

Entering Kirstenbosch, turning up near the arena where the Sunday concerts are held, I was reminded of Wordsworth “All at once I saw a crowd of….” no not daffodils but multi-coloured veld flowers, a massive burst of colours on both sides of the path. It was not the...
The Opening of Rose Gardens

The Opening of Rose Gardens

A large number of people which included residents, family, special guests, friends and staff members were gathered for this auspicious occasion. As Mini Hanslo was also present it was an opportune moment to congratulate and sing happy birthday to our centenarian who...
Celebrating 50 years of existence

Celebrating 50 years of existence

The George and Annie Starck Homes are celebrating 50 years of existence this year. In honour of this historical event we are gathering historic and other interesting facts about Mr. George Henry Starck, Starck Homes and the local farms in which it has its original...