Michael Baartman Chairperson

The Klopskamer practiced on Sunday, 15 April 2007, with a road march from the Harbour starting at Snoekies at 15:00h to the Hout Bay Sport Centre.

“I believe everyone has constructed a picture in their minds and I just need to complete the picture and hang the trimmings on it. There is a lot of talent in Hout Bay and we must make use of it.” These were the words of the Hout Bay Entertainers’ chairperson Michael Baartman at their first opening event on Sunday 15 April 2007.

He explained before the opening “so the team of workers came together and decided we can do something. I was elected chief of staff for which I feel proud and am going to make a success of it”.

Getting prepared ....

The aim of the troupe is not just to participate in the Annual Minstrel Carnival but also to “start a massive campaign to show the drug-dealers, how much damage they do to the community. We need positive alternatives to keep our kids away from drugs”.

Michael informed the audience that they want to ask members for a little financial contribution because of the income status of residents. However, the HBE need money to cover the costs of uniforms, brass band, transport, etc. and it would be compulsory for them to attend HBE fundraising events.

Sylvia Cummings, HBE working committee chairlady explained, “the working committee would be in charge of fundraising and a karaoke, bingo and a disco took place and this would continue. It would also be required from those joining to pay a small monthly subscription fee”.

The Hout Bay Entertainers have been accepted by the Minstrel Association. Michael believes businesses also have a role to play in supporting HBE financially and jokingly says “anybody who has a ten thousand rand lying around at home can give it to us for our registration fee”.

Winston Williams Exco Member

Winston Williams, brass band captain, said, “children who are members of the Hout Bay Two Oceans Brass Band are getting educated in music through the Music Academy at Kronendal Primary School”.

The day ended on a lovely note with Jamie-Lee Davids and the youngsters singing “The Greatest Love Off All” with reference to our children who are the future.

The troupe would practice every Sunday at Michael’s Place next to Block R in Salamander Road from 2pm to 6pm. HBE appeal to people from Imizamo Yethu and the Valley to join.

Marco Paioni, Owner of Snoekies and supporter of the Hout Bay Entertainers with 2 staff members

Arriving at Hout Bay harbour

Note to all Donars and Sponsors!

HBE need a corporate to sponsor and the business will benefit through naming and branding rights on stands, umbrellas and display of your banners. Thousands will be seeing your name display on our umbrellas and banners associating your business with a good cause and are proudly Hout Bay.

HBE thank the following business for sponsoring the opening day: Snoekies Fishmarket, Bayview Supermarket, Sea-o-Rama Supermarket, Said’s Tuckshop, Friendly Zone Cash Store, Razt Cash Store, Maggie’s Tuck Shop, Shen’s Tuck Shop and Diamonds Liquor Store.


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