Neighbourhood News Update: 07 June 2024

WATERFRONT MARKS WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY SHOWCASING SUSTAINABILITY 

On Wednesday 5th June we marked World Environment Day with a media showcase of our key sustainability initiatives focused on renewable energy, water conservation and waste reduction strategies.

The event took place at the recently completed Portswood Café, an innovative development crafted almost entirely from salvaged and upcycled waste materials from other projects across the precinct. Learn more about this remarkable space here.

A few moments from the morning:

Our media day included visits to the following sustainability sites:

  • Portswood Café
  • Portswood Ridge
  • Blackwater Treatment Plant
  • Desalination Plant
  • Waste Recovery Centre

For more on each project click here.

MEET SHADRACK, A NEW BARISTA AT WORKSHOP17’S PURE GOOD CAFE AT THE WATERFRONT

Click here to read up on this feel-good story about people in our neighborhood doing good things.

LOGOS HOPE BOOK FAIR RETURNS TO THE WATERFRONT

This month, the world’s largest floating book fair, Logos Hope, returns to the Waterfront.  The onboard book fair features an impressive collection of over 5,000 diverse titles, all available at affordable prices. Whether you’re interested in science, sports, arts, medicine, or other genres, there’s something for everyone.

Date: 08 – 23 June 2024

Venue: Jetty 2, V&A Waterfront

Other Logos Hope public events to look forward to:

  • Onshore Meet the World
    Date: Sunday, 8 June
    Time: 13h00 – 17h00
  • Cultural Fair
    Date: Tuesday, 11 June
    Time: 13h00 – 17h00
  • Hope Talks
    Date: Wednesday, 12 June
    Time: 18h00 – 20h00
  • The Greatest Treasure
    Date: Thursday, 13 June
    Time: 14h00 – 15h00
  • Hope Talks
    Date: Tuesday, 18 June
    Time: 17h30 – 19h00

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OTHER EVENTS AT THE WATERFRONT:

Come Play! Weekend Kids Craft Classes

This month, kids can join craft classes with Club Engage, a children’s learning and education platform. Parents can choose from three exciting activities each week including creating Turtle Pom Poms, making ocean slime, and enjoying painting sessions. Our friendly and skilled staff will ensure a fun and safe experience in the kiddies’ zone. Come play, create, and make wonderful memories!

Dates: 1 June – 31 August

Venue: Kiddies play area next to the Vic Wharf Shopping Centre

The Miles of Smiles Roadshow

Join SmileFM for their Miles of Smiles campaign running from June through August! Over the next 10 weeks, SmileFM will visit 10 shopping malls, giving you the chance to win R10,000 each week. Prizes will be awarded every half hour, and the grand prize is a Cherry Tiggo 4! Don’t miss your chance to win big!

Date: Saturday, 8 June

Time: 10h00 – 14h00

Where: Victoria Wharf, Centre Court

Queen’s College Boys’ Primary and Balmoral Girls’ Primary School Marimba And Steelpan Band

Join us for an evening of musical brilliance, as talent young musicians from Queen’s College Boys’ Primary and Balmoral Girls’ Primary school from the Eastern Cape, as they join forces for a captivating performance showcasing harmonious marimba melodies and rhythmic steelpan beats.

Date: Tuesday, 11 June

Time: 19h00 – 20h00

Where: Amphitheatre Stage

Click here for more events in our neighbourhood.

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