CPR is something many of us intend to learn but most of us don’t get round to it. When Durban-based Alison Stokes’ proactive Melville family arranged a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and choking course within the confines of their own home, she decided to join them. As the ex-principal of a large pre-primary school, I’d invited authorities to […]
Melville News - Issue 18
Articles from Issue 18, October 2014
FROM PARKHURST TO VIC FALLS
Marian Myers first knew she was moving to Zimbabwe when her husband revealed he’d bought them a house at Victoria Falls. Two years down the line she looks back… I Have Seen the Sunrise in Zimbabwe is the tune played on the phone system of the safari operator in Victoria Falls. The first time I heard […]
THEATRE DREAMS COME TRUE
Saul Bamberger has a new trick up his sleeve. Known as the host of Olde ‘n’ New recitals, he’s followed his dream and opened an intimate theatre named The Play Station. Saul tells his story. Once upon a time I was an actor (a wonderful folly) and an antique dealer (a passion). I’m also a responsible […]
CALL BACK THE PAST
Melville’s vibey 7th Street was very different in the ’50s and ’60s as former resident, Herman Breedtremembers. He spoke to Christine Pretorius about some memories from his childhood. Anyone who grew up in Melville seems to have lingering, happy memories of the place they called home. Like many of a particular era, Herman’s favourite place – and […]
JENNI’S SOUTH AFRICAN PEOPLE
Jenni Baxter co-owns and publishes SAPeople, the ever-growing online presence for South Africans everywhere. Currently based in Antibes, France, she says it also keeps her in touch with her home country. I started SAPeople.com because I personally love reading about South Africans who are doing well, anywhere in the world; and I just thought it would […]