by SFT | Sep 11, 2024 | St Francis
SUPERSPAR Village Square, St Francis Bay has recently launched the SPAR2U home delivery service which is a pickup service for small essential orders. This offers another level of convenience for our local shoppers, some of whom already made use of Trolley Dolly.
If shoppers require something quickly, like bread milk or fresh produce, SPAR2U will be able to deliver these items to your door. Simply download the App from the App Store (Apple) or the Google Play Store, complete the questionnaire and you are ready to order!
What does this mean for the Trolley Dolly? The two services complement one another, with SPAR2U dealing with smaller last-minute items when you need a top up as opposed to Trolley Dolly, who handles larger grocery orders.
Reliable Trolley Dolly Service
“We believe that our delivery options now cover all bases,” says Mickey Lindsay, SUPERSPAR Village Square General Manager, “if you need some last-minute essentials, then SPAR2U is the way to go. If it’s the monthly shop, then there is no doubt that the reliable Trolley Dolly service will meet your needs.”
“Trolley Dolly has built up a solid reputation of reliable service over the years, with many satisfied customers in our community,” adds Lindsay.
Focus On Our Strengths
“Our partnership with SUPERSPAR Village Square, St Francis Bay has given us the opportunity to meet the diverse shopping needs of our community. The introduction of SAPR2U will allow us to focus on our strengths, which all translates into satisfied customers at the end of the day,” says Di Harcus of Trolley Dolley.
If you require a big shop and have not yet made use of Trolley Dolly’s services, visit Trolley Dolly’s website for details or send an e-mail to di@trolleydolly.co.za or call 0823761356.
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by SFT | Sep 11, 2024 | St Francis
St Francis Bay – Kouga Municipality is set to start with the reinstatement of critical infrastructure in St Francis Bay, addressing damage caused by the severe storms of September 2023
As part of this project, two key roads will be closed for resurfacing from Monday, 16 September 2024 to 20 September 2024. The affected roads are Nevil Road (Mary Crescent) and Anne Avenue to Ralph Road.
Nevil Road rehabilitation
Nevil Road, which suffered significant storm damage, will undergo extensive repairs. The project, with an estimated cost of R600 000, will include the removal and reinstallation of barrier curbs, the complete overlay of the road with asphalt, and the shaping and compaction of the earth parking area, pending budget availability.
Anne Avenue to Ralph Road repairs
The section from Anne Avenue to Ralph Road also experienced extensive damage in the 2023 storms. The project, with a total cost of R1.9 million, will involve a range of works, including repairing the damaged road edge from the sub-base level, reinstating barrier kerbs along the entire stretch, and formalising a small parking bay.
Additionally, the entire road and parking areas will be overlaid with asphalt, potholes will be fixed, and the base material corrected prior to the asphalt overlay. Repairs will also be made to damaged stormwater catchpits and outlet structures, while rock revetments along Anne Avenue will be reinstated and reinforced. Road and parking spaces will be marked as part of the final phase.
Impact on Residents
The appointed contractor will communicate directly with residents living near the affected areas to provide exact details on when they will need to temporarily move their vehicles. This is necessary to allow the construction team to complete the work without obstruction. Residents are encouraged to make alternative parking arrangements for any vehicles they will need during the day.
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by SFT | Sep 11, 2024 | St Francis
St Francis Surfers In Cape Town
St Francis surfers in Cape Town for the Sea Harvest Cape Crown presented by Xcel Wetsuits. It was a cold and grey weekend, with some great waves here and there, and our local surfers tried valiantly, but there weren’t too many winners out of the mix. Brin Jarvis won the U12 Girls, and Slayde Shooter made two finals. all photos @Keahlovangysen
See more: Surfer Gallery
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by SFT | Sep 11, 2024 | St Francis
If it was filmmaker, the late Bruce Brown, who first put St Francis on the map with his epic movie “The Endless Summer” in 1964, where he described how he found the perfect wave, then it was Natal sugar cane farmer, Leighton Hullett, who laid the foundation for what we have today.
He bought a property after seeing an advert in the Farmer’s Weekly in 1954 and soon set up a simple fishing camp. As the destination’s popularity grew, he started developing his dream of creating a Marina, which would be the only one of its kind in South Africa at that time.
Golf Course, Air Field
The development progressed with the addition of a golf course, an airfield, a small well-equipped shop and a luxury hotel with bottle store. More land was acquired which allowed for the development of Santareme Bay and extended to Cape St Francis and beyond.
In the early 80’s the value of Chokka, the local name for squid or calamari, was discovered. Previously Chokka’s main purpose was bait. European markets appreciated the quality and realised that Chokka was very similar to the squid that was caught in the Mediterranean. With the value of the rand declining in the mid 1980’s, the demand increased and Chokka became a competitive product on the international markets.
This led to the development of Port St Francis in 1997. This is one of the few privately owned commercial harbours in South Africa and serves as a base for the Chokka fleets, hake and pilchard vessels, as well as recreational craft. The commercial fishing industries based at Port St Francis are a significant contributor to the local economy having created employment opportunities for at least 3000 people, with the Chokka being considered “White Gold”.
Calamari Classic
Every year for the last 25, St Francis has celebrated the significance of Chokka by hosting the Calamari Classic. Over the years, this has included a golf tournament and a bowls tournament. Since 2017 St Francis Tourism added the Calamari Festival which includes a wine tasting, calamari cook off and tastings and other activities over a weekend.
This year the festivities are being taken a step further. The festival will take place over a week, from Friday the 20 September until Saturday 28 September. The regular features remain, but the programme for this year’s festival will include a greater focus on celebrating the rich heritage and culture of the region which will include live music performances, an art expo, a wildflower and shipwreck experience, whale watching safaris, family fishing, a calamari cook off with celebrity chef Justin Bonello, dune walks and the town’s 70th anniversary celebration.
St Francis The Calamari Capital
The Calamari Route will be officially launched on Saturday the 21st September. The Route includes 14 local restaurants offering visitors and food enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy locally caught Calamari. The Route is open all year round and will showcase the diversity of the gastronomic experiences in the area with “white gold” being a standard item on the menu,
Chokka Trail
In addition to culinary delights, the route includes a Chokka trail, a 62km slackpack hiking trail that takes place over 4 days / 3 nights as well as a Get Inked calamari boat trip and calamari tasting at Chokka Block Restaurant.
The Calamari Festival will showcase that St Francis is a desirable destination for culinary explorers, as well as outdoor enthusiasts. Considering St Francis’s long association with Chokka and the role that Calamari has played in making the region what it is today, there is no doubt that St Francis has earned to the right to be recognised as the Calamari Capital of South Africa.
“A significant part of the charm of the area are the architectural guidelines that have been applied to certain areas. Despite a surge in development in the area, the ethos is fiercely guarded with a view to maintaining the village feel, whether you are in the The Bay, Santareme or Cape St Francis,” says Dionne Collett, St Francis Tourism Chair, “add to that the Light House at Seal Point, a structure that remains the tallest masonry building on the South African coast, two great golf courses and a host of hospitable people and you have all the ingredients for a sought-after tourist destination!”
For further information visit https://www.stfrancistourism.co.za/the-calamari-route/
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