Historical & Museum Society (Himeville, Underberg and Bulwer) PO Box 207, Himeville, 3256 Tel. 033-702-1184 Newsletter No. 10 December 2010 Events

Historical & Museum Society
(Himeville, Underberg and Bulwer)
PO Box 207, Himeville, 3256 Tel. 033-702-1184
Newsletter No. 10 December 2010
Events Home Rule and Pevensey Place In October, we visited the ruins of the old Home Rule farmstead (courtesy of the Blomeyer family), where Liz Mackay gave an overview of its, and the Alcock family, history. We then went on to Pevensey Place, where we were joined by Bob Mulder (a former director), who described the background to this important institution, and Mike Mingay, who showed us around. Christmas Fete This was, once again, held at the Himeville Museum. We had our usual stalls of Collectibles and White Elephant, Cakes, Second-hand Books, Plants and Fresh Produce. Other stalls included Sani Wildlife, Home-made Christmas Cards, Baby-ware, Clocks and Woodwork, Home Industries and Soft Furnishing. Country Women again provided teas, and Robert Hicken catered hot snacks and cold drinks. Neil Prior once again acted as Master of Ceremonies, and provided Christmas music. A jumping castle was provided for the children. The raffle was won by Graham Davies (Christmas cake), with runners up L. Knowles (Food Hamper), Liz Stayt (Wine) and Geraldine McFarlane (Chocolate cake). Congratulations to the winners, and many thanks to Charles and Pat Hicken, and Bella Guy, for sponsoring prizes. Although there was a perception of lower attendance than last year, we did well, with some R12 000 being raised for the Museum funds. Many thanks to Pat Hicken for her organisational efforts, and to all those members and their families who helped with setting up and manning the various stalls, or who provided items for sale. And thank you to you, our members, who turned up to support us. Dates to diarise for 2011 Please note that we have scheduled three events for 2011:
Sunday 01 May—Autumn Picnic at Kenmo Lake
Thursday 11 August— AGM
Saturday 17 December—Christmas Fete
If you have any ideas or suggestions for further events and outings for 2011, please let Graham Kletz (033-701-1167) or Andy Piper (033-701-1741) know before the end of January, so that these can be put before the Committee for consideration. Projects
Watermead Cemetery We are pleased to report that the headstones (which we had made for those graves which had none) have now been erected. As mentioned previously, we understand that Phyl Palframan would like to beautify the area with indigenous plants. Anyone wishing to help with this, please contact Graham Kletz (033-701-1167), who will co-ordinate with Phyl Palframan.
Ox wagon The ox wagon in front of the main (double) doors into the Museum courtyard has been steadily deteriorating over the years and, at last, succumbed to the ravages of weather and old age. The remains have now been dismantled (whatever could be salvaged has been moved to the Forge area, at the back of the courtyard), and one of our other wagons moved into the front. We would like to put up a shelter, to protect the wagon from the elements, and have been promised some further wagons (on loan) once we have suitable housing available for them.
Annual Subscriptions
Annual fees, which remain at R20.00 per adult per year, became due in August. We note that several subscriptions are still outstanding. Please note that, in terms of the Constitution, as amended at the AGM in August 2010, member-ships which have not been renewed by 31 January (2011) will be considered to have lapsed. Junior membership, for those aged 10-18, is only R5.00 per year. Do you have children who would be interested in becoming members of the Society.
 
And finally, on behalf of the Committee, our best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year and throughout 2011. you up to date with your subs? If you have paid, but not been issued with/received a receipt, please contact Lynn Butt on 033-702-1059/031-764-3322 or by email to ballina@iafrica.com.