The two Athlone cooling towers are set to be demolished on Sunday 22 August 2010 at noon, as this is a realistic date by which all safety measures can be in place and by when Jet Demolition indicated they will have all their preparation work for the demolition completed. The demolition is not weather dependent and can go ahead even if it rains on the day. All the required permits and approvals were obtained and the necessary site preparation is underway, with particular attention being given to the protection of existing services and safety of both the public and workers involved. Numerous roads in the area surrounding the towers, including the N2, will be closed for a few hours on the day. Metrorail will also need to close some train lines for a few hours. More detail on the traffic management plan for the day will be communicated to the public closer to the demolition day.
Between now and 22 August, the contractor will secure and protect existing services and drill over 3000 holes per tower into which the explosive charges will be placed. Even though it was not required by law to prepare an Environmental Management Plan, the consultants still compiled such a plan to ensure the safety of the public and the surrounding environment. New nests have already been placed on the building next to the tower to accommodate the pair of falcons that have been resident on the cooling towers since the 1980’s. The birds have already started showing an interest in their new homes.
"Whilst it will be sad to lose the 'two old ladies of Athlone', they have served their purpose and have come to the end of their useful lives. The eventual re-use of the site in terms of a process for which a final decision has yet to be taken, will soften this loss and allow the power station site to be redeveloped in full, to the benefit of the whole area," Alderman Justus said.

Pinelands Players is presenting a Candlelight supper theatre at the Pinelands Town hall. PREEOUDLY SEEOUFF EFRIKEN is a musical revue covering the music of South Africa during the seventies and eighties. A great trip down memory lane! Live music, singers and dancers. Cash bar available. “Popcorn, chewing gum, peanuts and bubble gum” on sale!
When: 22, 23, 24 29 (sold out) 30, 31 July
at 7pm for 7.30pm
Venue:Pinelands Town hall
Tickets: R90 per person includes a Beef Potjie meal and dessert
Bookings: phone 072 923 1035 or
email bgough@telkomsa.net

Lots of spot prizes and medals to the first 700 for the 10km and 200 for the 5km
The race starts and finishes at PINELANDS ATHLETIC CLUB, Lower Oval, Pinelands. Eats and refreshments on sale. R1 of each entry fee donated to Woodside Special Care Centre. Enter on race day between 6am and 7:30am
When: Sun 1 Aug
Start Times: 7.30am (10km) and 7.35am (5km)
Venue: Pinelands Athletics Club, Lower Oval
Registration Fee: R25 for licenced runners andR15 plus R25 for unlicenced runners (10km) and R10 (5km)
Contact: Hayley Smith 082 774 0228, email: stormsky@mweb.co.za
www.pinelandsathleticclub.co.za

18 July: Claire Phillips
Vocalist & songwriter, Cape Town's newest discovery
25 July: Karen Zoid
Folk & Rock fusion with wit, intelligence and social commentary.
1 Aug: Valiant Swart
One of SA's best afrikaans songwriters
Venue: Silver Tree Restaurant, Kirstenbosch Gardens
Cost: R100 Bookings essential. Tickets available at restaurant.
Contact: 021 762 9585
info@kirstenboschrestaurant.com
www.kirstenboschrestaurant.com

Much like the London Eye, the giant 50m Hisense Wheel of Excellence will change the mother city’s skyline for up to six months.
The giant observation wheel, a first for Cape Town and South Africa, is a unique way to savour panoramic bird’s-eye views of Cape Town, Paarl, Table Mountain and Robben Island. Sporting 36 fully-enclosed cabins, friends and family can sit back and savour the city skyline on the 20 minute round trip. The wheel will be fully operational as from the 8th June 2010. It will remain at the V&A Waterfront for an extended period post-world cup.VIP For those who want to ‘glam’ up the experience, champagne and canapés are also available in one of the exclusive VIP cabins.
Times: Sun to Thu: 11am - 8pm
Fri, Sat: 11am - midnight
Cost: Adults: R80
Children under 3: Free
Children 4-12: R50
Family tickets: R220
More Details: www.capewheel.co.za

Table Mountain Cableway’s family winter special kicks off on Saturday May 1 and runs until Sunday October 31, offering fun activities for the entire family.
Two kids under 18 ride for free with a full-paying adult. This special is valid over weekends and public holidays from May 1 to Oct 31, and every day of the school holidays from Jun 10 to Jul 12 and Sep 24 to Oct 3.
There's a special holiday programme for kids during the five-week holiday which features a Winter Treasure Trail (maps available from the ticket office), spot prizes, magic shows, face painting and craft activities. Children will be entertained and taken on guided walks by the Table Mountain Cableway characters - Ernie the Explorer, Dale the Dassie and the Yeti. Theere's story-telling of the Myths and Legends of Table Mountain. The Table Mountain Café is offering a delicious kiddies wonderland menu - pizza, hot dog or a chicken schnitzel for R30 each plus a free cup of hot chocolate or fruit juice.
Times: 021 531 0912 or 021 531 5011
Tickets: Check www.tablemountain.net daily
Valid on return fares only
Details: 021 424 8181 www.tablemountain.net

The main exhibits will be Shipping and Early South African Post Cards by Gerald Flack. . Additional one page exhibits of the life of Napoleon will also be on display. Items in aid of the Red Cross Children's Hospital will be on sale. Anyone interested is most welcome to attend email jnh@intekom.co.za
When: Wed 28 July at 7:30pm
Venue: Pinelands Library Activities Room
Contact: John Horner 021 531 1954