From Graeme Holmes
VLOG: the GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon
Today’s vlog – the GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon taking place tomorrow, Saturday 25 August 2018.
The Kowie Adventure. Houseboat and Sunsets
A reminder of the vision and mission of The Grahamstown Project:
Inkunzi Bursary Programme
A short vlog capturing my day (4 Aug) at St Andrew’s College and The DSG.
WESSA Natural Heritage Photo Competition 2018
Aside from the awareness, recognition and celebration of our natural environment, the aspects of this competition I love most are:
Happy Womens Day
I trust those in South Africa enjoyed a special Women’s Day yesterday. Circumstances enabled the privilege of breakfast with my mother in Jhb and dinner with Vanessa in Grahamstown.
I am delighted!
I’m tickled pink.
The Grahamstown Fire, Town Coming Together and U3A
The Grahamstown Fire, Town Coming Together and U3A
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.
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