The Grahamstown Fire, Town Coming Together and U3A
Graeme Holmes Blogs
Calling all my running friends to Grahamstown!
Two fantastic events to look forward to.
The National Arts Festival 2018 and Grahamstown Name Change
My story of The National Arts Festival 2018 and Grahamstown Name Change.
#CollaborationOverCompetition
Visit to Cheltenham Ladies’ College
We had the privilege last week of visiting England (my son Alex is rowing for the London Rowing Club) and the opportunity to tour Cheltenham Ladies’ College (CLC).
Grahamstown Name Change
Many of you will already be aware that the Arts & Culture Minister of South Africa, Nathi Mthethwa, has approved the change of Grahamstown’s name to Makhanda.
Reddits Poetry Evening
I was unable to be at Reddits Poetry last evening but thanks to Harry Owen we have words from him, some pictures, and a poem. A celebration of all that is good in the world.
Reddits Poetry evening
Friday evening found me strolling through Rhodes University down into town. Weathered buildings and hundred-year old trees bracing themselves as winter and long nights set in.
Welcome to Grahamstown!
Welcome to Grahamstown! My morning vlog on this beautiful winter’s morning.
Graeme College
I visited Graeme College last week. Two prominent past pupils (well, to me anyhow) are my Grandfather, Charles Holmes, and famous Springbok, Hennie Le Roux.
The Long Road to Comrades
To close out my Long Road to Comrades project a final report on Day 20, Comrades Marathon Sunday.
The Long Road to Comrades
I had the privilege of spending a few days with the Long Road to Comrades team as they made their way through the Eastern Cape. This is my mini-documentary.
Heartlines and Nedbank are active in Grahamstown!
Just returned from an excellent workshop at Rhodes presented by the Heartlines team of Zamabongo Mojalefa and Jeff Cele – supported by Zathi Dlamini and Nosibulelo Xalu.
St. Andrew’s College Headmaster’s Column
I receive the St. Andrew’s College, Grahamstown newsletter every Friday. I particularly look forward to the Headmaster’s column.
Discover and Explore with The Grahamstown Project
Thank you Grocott’s Mail and Kathryn Cleary.
The Long Road to Comrades
Evening Eastern Cape runners and supporters.
The Long Road to Comrades
#longroadtocomrades
The Long Road to Comrades
The Long Road to Comrades athletes (sometimes spelt “loonies”) set off from Cape Town tomorrow morning at 4am.
For 10 TGP Points
Happy Saturday afternoon.