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BBC News
6 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
King talks to Kent RNLI crew about small boat rescues
King Charles III spoke to an RNLI crew about small boat rescues in the English Channel during a visit to the Kent coast. At Walmer lifeboat station on Thursday the monarch spoke to three crew members honoured for a rescue operation 10 miles off the coastline. A total of four people died and dozens were rescued when the small boat they were on began taking on water in December 2022."Do you get a lot of those call outs?" the King asked. "Not so much here," replied volunteer crew member Daniel Sinclair, adding that stations in Ramsgate and Dover were more used to dealing with Channel Sinclair, who has been an RNLI volunteer for 17 years, told the King the small boats were "not very seaworthy" and described the operation as "traumatic".He told reporters later: "It was a very chaotic and stressful call out for us on board our Atlantic 85."We saved five people's lives, stopped them from drowning and it was bitterly cold but the adrenaline kept us going."The King spoke about the issue of small boats when he delivered a speech at a state banquet on Tuesday, marking the start of French President Emmanuel Macron's three-day state visit to the told Windsor Castle dinner guests about the deepening co-operation between the UK and France that will protect against "profound challenges" like terrorism, organised crime and "irregular migration" across the English Channel. King Charles remarks came on his first visit to Kent as toured Walmer Castle, an official residence and favourite place of his grandmother up until her picked up rubbish on Walmer beach, waving his litter picker at the crowd hoping to see told one resident as he shook their hand: "Those shingles are very hard work".Deal and Walmer residents gathered in their hundreds as Charles waved and shook hands with many of reporting by PA Media.
The Herald
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald
Nelson Mandela Bay GIG GUIDE
MARKET Calling all collectors, treasure hunters and those looking for unique items — visit the Re-Seconds Market at the Walmer Town Hall on Saturday July 19, from 9am to 2pm. For the past eight years, the vendors have showcased all your favourites such as thrift clothing, toys, Tupperware, jewellery, pet treats, hair accessories, home décor and vintage items, as well as plenty of food and great coffee. This is a lovely outing for the whole family. Public entrance is free. Inquiries: 083-588-5823 or theresecondsmarket@ GOSPEL St Peter's Congregational Church in Charlo will host a special service featuring the Uniting Reformed Church Choir, Kylemore, on July 6, at 9am. All are welcome. TRIVIA FUNDRAISER There will be a music trivia night fundraiser in aid of Weybridge Academy Centre at Eddie Macs@VP in South End on Friday, at 6pm. Entry is R100 per person for tables of six to eight people. There will be a cash bar and limited menu available on the night. SOMETHING OLD Visit The Antique Collective at the Walmer Park Shopping Centre (via Entrance 2 Edgars Court) from 10am to 2pm on Sunday. There will be plenty of treasures from the past waiting to find a home in the present. Inquiries: 082-873-7663 LET'S HOOK UP Calling all yarn lovers, hook wielders and needle ninjas — it's time for the monthly 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day knit and crochet hookup. Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or still figuring out how to hold your hook, come join a circle of cosy creativity, caffeine and conversation. Bring your latest WIP (Work in Progress), swap tips, show off your makes, and maybe even learn a new stitch or two. The 67 Blankets KnitWits are churning out scarves for their annual #SecretScarvesShhh which will be held on Mandela Day on July 18, so bring along any completed scarves to be handed out on the day. Recommended sizes: c hildren (15cm X 120cm); women (20cm X 150cm); and men (20cm X 180cm). The meet-up will be on Saturday July 12, from 9am to noon, at Death by Coffee Roasters in Mount Pleasant. For more information, visit the Facebook group for Nelson Mandela Bay KnitWits, Good Wool Blankets (Port Elizabeth) HATS & HEELS Embrace the afternoon in style at the Hats & Heels high tea at The Beach Hotel from 2.30pm on Saturday August 2. Indulge in a delightful assortment of pastries, savoury finger sandwiches, and freshly brewed teas — all while enjoying breathtaking coastal views. Whether you're catching up with loved ones or savouring a peaceful moment, this is the perfect treat. Limited seating is available, so bookings are essential. The cost is R185 per person. To be featured in the weekly events guide, email your event details to diary@
BBC News
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
IRA bombing site in Walmer becomes national memorial
A garden in Kent has become the national memorial to band service personnel in time for the annual return of the Royal site, in Walmer, Deal, is where an IRA bomb exploded killing 11 musicians in 1989, and is frequently visited by family and Royal Marines School of Music left the town in 1986 but pledged to return each year to give a free concert on the memorial bandstand and remember those who year, musicians will come from the Commando Training Centre and will pay tribute to VE and VJ day. Derek Lindars, chairman of the Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust, said: "Over 30 years on from the bombing, the garden is now a memorial for the Royal Marines Band service."Many people who come back for reunions can now remember those lost in service before 1989 and in the years afterwards."A plaque on the outside wall of the garden features the insignia of the Royal Marines Band service, but also the old Deal Borough crest."It makes it clear to everyone exactly what this memorial garden is and who it is for, and we are very proud to be the national place of remembrance," said Mr free concert will take place on Sunday at 15:00 BST.
The Herald
20-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Regional action set to light up PE Oval Track Raceway
The fourth round of the DO4SA Regional Dirt Oval Championship takes place on Saturday evening at PE Oval Track Raceway (PEOTR), situated on Mission Road in the Greenbushes area. The championship that comprises six rounds and sees races taking place at both PEOTR and Victory Raceway in Walmer is building to an exciting climax. In the 1600 Stock Class, Pieta de Lange has emerged as the man to beat with a healthy 74-point lead over Deon Kretzmann, with Ruben Barnard in third a further 12 points adrift. Reghardt Joubert, 16, who is the current SA3, is in fourth place, a further 13 points behind Barnard. Also enjoying a relatively comfortable lead in the 1660 Modified Saloon Class is East London's Marthinus Muller, who has a 45-point lead over local PEOTR favourites, brother and sister Jason Drake and Charne' Schuin. Schuin is just three points behind Drake in third place, with Nadia Rautenbach in fourth place, 27 points adrift of Schuin. The 2.1 Modified Class is a closer affair with the ever-consistent Malcolm Els leading the charge with a 25-point lead over Rimon Landman, who is just nine points ahead of Kean Barnard, who is third, with Dawid Grundlingh in fourth, 25 points behind Barnard. The Hot Rod class has an interesting battle brewing between upcoming young superstar Kiaan Aylward and legendary racer Piet 'Piet Skiet' Scheepers. Aylward leads the championship by 78 points with Ludolf Olckers sitting in third, 15 behind Scheepers and Annuschke Landman in fourth, 18 back. Danie de Vos has a big lead in the Heavy Metal Class with a 94-point advantage over Joshua Sletcher in second and David Victor 47 points behind in third, and in the American Saloon Class, Rohan van Vuuren has got better and better as the season has progressed. He leads from Juan Roesstorff by a mere seven points, with PEOTR club chair Wayne Holland trailing by 38 points in third with lady driver Ruzanne Jansen in fourth, 18 behind. Saturday's event is also the fifth round of the PEOTR Club Championship, which includes the Classic 6 class as well as the Development class for newcomers to the sport. The Classic 6s is a close affair upfront with just 15 points separating the top three with Jabe de Kock leading, Michael Kruger in second and Jonathan van Vuuren in third. In the Development Class, Justin Fourie leads Quade de Lange by 40 with Renaldo Jonck in a distant third place, trailing by 138. The gates to PEOTR open at 12.30pm with racing set to start at 5pm. Upcoming events: June 21: EP Off-Road championship round 2 at Innibos Lapa; Regional round 4 of Dirt Oval Racing at PE Oval Track Raceway; Algoa Kart Club round 4 of regional & club championship; Rover Motorcycle Club – Supercross June 27-28: ROK Karting Nationals at Algoa Kart Club. June 28: Rover Motorcycle Club Navigational Enduro round 3 July 5: Algoa Motorsport Club – Main Circuit racing round 4; Dirt Oval Racing at Victory Raceway, club championship round 6 July 18: National Extreme Festival, East London Grand Prix Circuit. The Herald
The Herald
20-06-2025
- The Herald
Reward offered for information about double murder at waste site
The family of the Gqeberha father and son who were shot dead during a robbery at a dump site earlier in 2025 have put up a reward for any information that may lead to an arrest and successful prosecution of the perpetrators. Heinrich Minnie, 47, and his son, Tiaan, 26, were killed at the Arlington Waste Facility in Victoria Drive on February 5. Since then, little progress has been made in the double murder investigation. On Thursday, the family announced that they were offering a reward of R6,000. Police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge said the case was being investigated by the Eastern Cape Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Investigation team. He also confirmed the reward being offered by the victims' family. 'A R6,000 reward is being offered by the family for information given to the police that may result in the successful arrest and prosecution of the perpetrator or perpetrators responsible for these murders,' Beetge said. 'Any person with information that could assist the police in their investigation is urged to contact Warrant Officer John Lourens on 071-352-4706, or Crime Stop on 08600-10111. Callers may opt to remain anonymous.' The father and son had been disposing of rubbish at the tip in Walmer when they were gunned down in broad daylight. Tiaan was shot dead while still seated inside the vehicle, while Heinrich's body was found next to the bakkie. According to the police at the time, the suspected motive was robbery. The Herald
