LADIES' DAY

Zen (in turquoise top and keeping an eye on Bella) has stayed here a number of times and brought her daughter who is visiting from Newcastle and friends up to Britannia Bay yesterday: Helen (left) who has also stayed here before, Cecile (daughter in cerise top) and Marge (right).

A tad gusty it was, but then in the 17 years I've lived here I've learned to appreciate the wind for what it does; cools the place down and takes rain to the hinterland. So you see ... it has its place.

I was spoiled rotten: Zen brought me a most beautiful vase which Arthur had made and I do look forward to meeting her friend in due course. Maybe I'll get to host their stay one day - I sincerely hope so!

TOURISM OFFICE OPENS IN ST HELENA BAY

It's been a long, hard struggle but perseverance paid off and on Thursday 23 February the doors of a brand-new tourism office opened in St Helena Bay.

Falling under the auspices of Saldanha Bay Tourism Organisation, the office displays all members' promotional leaflet so that visitors can make their choice as to where to stay and dine.

I was proud to have been asked to run with this project and with an amazing team of workers and willing donors we now have an office we're really proud of.

The wall map is a focal feature by which members can be identified along the l-o-n-g coastline that hugs the town.

Come and visit us sometime or call Pieter on 076 661 2046 if you want answers about accommodation and details about dining. You can also email sthelenabay@sbto.co.za