Local Businessman thanks Event Organisers
Local business owner Jethro Cadman thanks the organisers of the various events that are being held in St Francis ober the holidays in a Facebook posts.
“This might not be the right time or stage to say this but seeing that loads of people are bitching and complaining I thought that maybe the flip side of the coin should speak out.
I would personally like to thank all the event organizations and hosts in St Francis Bay over this Holiday Season. You guys have done a totally splendid job in providing enough entertainment so as to the have majority of all the rental houses, backpackers and guest houses filled with out of town guests.
You all have made sure that the places you are using to have your shows are well policed, have ample parking, are clean and well maintained. Hats off to you all for making this December/January totally awesome! You guys ROCK.
Believe it or not but a lot of business in this area cannot fully survive without the cash injection that our holiday seasons offer. Being in a small town with not a lot of open local trading happening, these periods give us the people we need to survive.
Without events being held by the Ruins, Billy’s Beach, Cobs Cove, Legends, The Brewery, Olive Tree etc we would not have the people coming in and buying from our shops, using our holiday accommodation, eating at our restaurants, using our canal cruises, drinking at our bars, playing at our fantastic golfing facilities or swimming on our coastline.
You might not like the taste in music that is being played or the volume that it is being played at but I can assure you that YOUR kids do and I bet if you look at yourself when you were their age your parents didn’t like your taste in music or volume either!
Smile. You are on holiday. Enjoy it. Live a little. Do something amazing that you will carry around in your heart as a memory forever – rather than the memory of a little noise. Don’t be a grumpy person just because 100s of others are having fun at your sleeps expense.
To all the locals: Right on! You guys have so far delivered a faultlessly awesome season. Hats off to you all. Give yourselves a pat on the back.
To all the holiday makers: I hope that you have a fantastic stay and that you will enjoy every second of it! Make the time here something amazing. Look up at the stars and breath the fresh air. In a few weeks you will be back in a city with traffic, smog and millions of irrate people.
Seriously…. If you can’t beat them…. Buy a house here and join them!!
Just my rusty 2c worth.”
St Francis Today and no doubt all business in St Francis concurs. For those who complain it is over before we know it so either live with it or join others who rent out their houses and spend your summer holidays elsewhere where is is quiet and peaceful. Surprisingly it is some of the out of towners who complain which makes no sense for all the events and fun are created to enhance their stay in our little village / s.
I totally agree! Well said.
Let’s be clear on this:
– most who have “complained” or perhaps more fairly, “had the courage to express a different view on social media” knowing the abusive and derogatory comments that will follow, fully support the businesses in St Francis,
– fully support the entertainment for teenagers too.
– admire and respect what goes into making the entertainment options available – the Ruins does look like a great set up!
What is not clear, is that there have been events like this for years that have been thoroughly enjoyed. The difference this year is the noise level, have never minded it in the past and fully expect and accept some in the spirit of year end – does it really have to be so very loud?
Wholeheartedly agreed to what Jethro has to say but a decibel and time limit could be the compromise. To be drummed out of your sleep till past 2:00 in the morning is a bit much.
Could not have said it better!!!!
St Francis ROCKS!!!
Well said Jethro.
As a new resident spending my first Holiday season here,its wonderful to see all the shops and restaurants overflowing.A little forward planning and thinking is all one needs with regard to shopping and eating out as a local.
Overheard a whole group of young people commenting about last night at the Ruins and they obviously had a ball.
Well done to the organisers.Contrary to popular belief organising this type of entertainment is Not easy.
Jethro Entertainment is good for the young people, however the Ruins was not here last year and the noise level has definitely increased. Could the organisers not compromise by turning the speakers etc towards north ie not facing the house. People have spent between R8 000 – R15 000 a day and we actually need those clients to also enjoy their holiday!
Good on You — Business man!!!
Let them Rock its not for long. I use ear plugs! And smile when I think of the fun my nieces and nephews are having.
guys, noise is ok but what the ruins is doing is over the top. There must be a comprise. In the past The ruins gig was only one night and even then the music was more base than treble. yesterday was a nightmare. People also with young families come here and also spend cash….as do the older chaps. Just turn down the volume
Hear Hear !!! We agree !!
The complainants are not whinging about the usual entertainment provided by any of these venues in the past and this year because these have not impacted people’s right to a balanced experience of holiday action and peace and quiet. No one is denying anyone the right to a fantastic blow out on New Years Eve, but expecting people to remain awake until two or three in the morning for four days, due to the excessive volume of the festival, is utterly unreasonable and arrogant. Your obsessive selfishness has completely discounted families with much younger children who account for much of the business in this resort.
We stay at Royal Wharf and have been coming here for ten years. I have always loved the music and vibes coming from Billys Beach even though it is over the road from us as it has never been too intrusive. What has happened with the Ruins this year is not okay. We are literally blasted out of our house from lunch time until 2 a.m. We can hear every word being shouted by the DJs, including the incessant swearing. Quite difficult to explain to an 8 year old why evey second word starts with a F. I have heard people saying that they will never come to SFB again because of this. I think that the Municipality should take cognisance of this for next year and locate the Ruins outside of St Francis as was done before. Shuttles can be run to a central point in the village.
A bit of respect and consideration for each other whether you are a local or a holiday maker, young or old. Surely this is not too much to ask!?