Archive for August, 2010

Jewels of the Liesbeek

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

The theme for the Friends of the Liesbeeks AGM this year was ‘Jewels of the Liesbeek’, a collection of photos from friends and committee members. What follows are just some of the animal and plant ’Jewels’ captured during the daily Maintenance Project activities along the River. Click more to view photos.

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Remote controlled sailing on the Liesbeek

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

The Friends of the Liesbeek were there to witness the interests of a group of remote controlled sailing enthusiasts. Its another fantastic way to use the river for recreational activity. All agreed that if this activity grows it could have all sorts of benefits especially in improving the Observatory section of the Liesbeek. Already the Maintenance Team have plans to remove the weed in this part of the river and to assist the sailors in creating a stretch of water that will hopefully attract many more sailors.  Thanks to Neil, Colin and Alan for demonstrating the potential to use the Liesbeek for sailing. It certainly attracted the attention of the passing public.

Neil standing alongside his model yacht (above)