Heritage Potchefstroom Erfenis

https://lenniegouws.co.za/the-potchefstroom-library-more-than-a-century-of-service-to-the-community/

The Potchefstroom Library – more than a century of service to the community | Lennie Gouws In the Potchefstroom Herald of 13 June 2024 it was reported that Potchefstroom had been without a library for three weeks from 17 May to 7 June 2024. This happened after its computer system was shut down due to the fact that through an oversight the municipality did not pay the licensing fees to the...

Was jy al by die Kuns&Antiekmark vandag? Kom maak nog 'n draai, ons is by die Potchefstroomse Metodistekerk tot 15:00.

🎈Kuns- & Antiekmark🎈
Kom snuffel gerus tussen die wonderlike stalletjies! Kom neem 'n foto, eet ietsie lekkers, koop ietsie mooi, laat verf die kleinspan se gesiggies terwyl jy rondloop!

Bring jou oudhede na ons gekwalifiseerde waardeerder!

📍Potchefstroom Metodistekerk, ons is hier tot 15:00!

Come join us at the Art&Antique Market at the Methodist Church across Habitat.

This beautiful, historic church has a rich history. You can read a little more about it in the link below under the section for Scorgie Street.
https://lenniegouws.co.za/street-names-reflect-history-11-s/

Sien julle môre by die Potchefstroomse Metodistekerk!

Antiekmark vir die eerste keer na Covid terug | Potchefstroom Herald Die immergewilde Kuns- en Antiekmark, wat voorheen jaarliks by die President Pretoriusmuseum plaasgevind het, word vir die eerste keer weer na Covid hierdie Saterdag (8 Junie) by die Potchefstroomse Metodistekerk aangebied.

🎈 Kom loer Saterdag in. 🎈
Daar is 'n verskeidenheid kuns 🎨 en antiek stalletjies🗿, kos stalletjies 🌭en 'n waardeerder 🔍 by die Mark!
Toegang: Gratis.

We're back!!
Exhibitor enquiries - [email protected]
Limited space available.

Laaste kans om 'n stalletjie te bespreek voor Woensdag.
Aansoekvorm: https://forms.gle/hGFsonEBNqXEwh85A
Navrae: [email protected]

We're back!!
Exhibitor enquiries - [email protected]
Limited space available.

https://lenniegouws.co.za/gunpowder-magazine-small-but-strong/

Gunpowder magazine – small but strong | Lennie Gouws Nowadays it is a very humble building, standing in a place where it does not make any sense. Hundreds of travellers pass it every day where it stands next to the on-ramp to the N12 from Potchindustria, presumably not knowing what it is. This is the gunpowder magazine or store of Potchefstroom, one o...

We're back!!
Exhibitor enquiries - [email protected]
Limited space available.

https://lenniegouws.co.za/nederduitsh-hervormde-church-oldest-church-is-a-historic-gem/

Nederduitsh Hervormde Church – oldest church is a historic gem | Lennie Gouws Deeply imbedded in their Christian beliefs, the Voortrekkers, or immigrants as they called themselves, wanted to have their own church building as soon as they started settling in Potchefstroom.

We're back!!
Exhibitor enquiries - [email protected]

Limited space available.

Die Volkie-Gimmie "DERBY" is om die draai en dit beteken dis weer tyd om ons eikeboomlaning volgens die betrokke skole se korporatiewe kleure te versier.
Die Potchefstroom Sakekamer, Potchefstroom Gimnasium en Hoër Volkskool nooi die gemeenskap, besigheidslede en skole se alumni om deel te wees van die opwindende Borg ʼn Boom projek.

Vanaf 25 April tot 13 Mei 2024 kan jy jou skool se kleure langs die Eikelaan laat wapper deur ʼn boom te borg. 'n Bietjie gesonde kompetisie het immers nog nooit skade gedoen nie! 😉 Gaan die Eikelaan vanjaar meestal wit en blou of rooi en swart wees? Wel dit gaan van JOU afhang!

Kontak die skool van jou keuse om ʼn boom te bespreek, of skakel die Potchefstroom Sakekamer by 071 608 8775 of die betrokke bestuurslid by 0823330647 vandag nog!

Termiete een van die bedreigings van Potch se eikelaan | Netwerk24 Termiete is ’n groot bedreiging vir die historiese 114 jaar oue eikelaan in Potchefstroom en die enigste manier om hulle te stuit, is om hulle ondergronds uit te wis.

https://lenniegouws.co.za/1-calderbank-lane-82-years-old-but-more-beautiful-than-ever/
Heritage Potchefstroom Erfenis is very proud to have assisted with guidance, advice and assisting in process to procure correct permits for the restoration of this jewel. This is a project that cemented a good working relationship with the NWU.

1 Calderbank Lane – 82 years old, but more beautiful than ever | Lennie Gouws If Potchefstroom was a medieval town in Europe, the Tudor-style residence in Calderbank Lane near the Dam would be its manor house or castle.

https://lenniegouws.co.za/siege-of-the-potchefstroom-fort-a-story-of-sorrow-from-long-ago/

Siege of the Potchefstroom Fort – a story of sorrow from long ago | Lennie Gouws The misfortune of more than 320 people who for almost three months were trapped in an area of 25 X 25 m (440m), is one of the great heart-breaking stories of Potchefstroom. It was during the First War of Independence (1880-1881). The event is known as the Siege of the Fort of Potchefstroom and happe...

Don't forget to join us on Saturday.

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https://lenniegouws.co.za/new-years-eve-murder/

New Year’s Eve murder | Lennie Gouws Potchefstroom experienced its post festive season slump in the first week of January 1913, 101 years ago, when a Special Edition of the Potchefstroom Herald shocked the residents from their stupor. I wrote an article about this for the Centenary Edition of the Herald, published in May 2008:

https://lenniegouws.co.za/the-auditorium-that-almost-was-not/

The auditorium that almost was not | Lennie Gouws After the magnificent concert on Sunday, 8 October, performed by a combined NWU Symphony Orchestra, the Rhapsody Orchestra from Bloemfontein and the North West Youth Orchestra, accompanied by the NWU Choir and the NWU Serenaders, I again realised what an absolute gem and treasure the residents of Po...

https://lenniegouws.co.za/lj-du-plessis-bybelvertalers-se-steunpilaar/

LJ du Plessis – Bybelvertalers se steunpilaar | Lennie Gouws Enkele dae gelede, op 27 Augustus, is die amptelike ontvangs van die eerste Bybel in Afrikaans negentig jaar gelede gevier. Dis alombekend dat prof JD du Toit, of Totius soos hy beter bekend is, een van die vyf eindvertalers van die Bybel is. Wat egter minder bekend is, is dat prof LJ du Plessis, .....

Dankie dat julle ons Eikelaanbelangegroep ondersteun Potchefstroom Sakekamer .

https://lenniegouws.co.za/beauty-from-a-bygone-era-5-nieuwe-street/

Beauty from a bygone era – 5 Nieuwe Street | Lennie Gouws The house conjures up visions of the giggles of little girls in starched dresses from more than a century ago running in the wide corridor. Under a large tree a child-size table stands with a white starched table cloth and children gather around the table to sip tea from precious doll-size china cup...

https://lenniegouws.co.za/the-early-history-of-car.../

The early history of car dealers in Potchefstroom | Lennie Gouws Marrying a man whose first passion is cars, I was immersed in the history of motor vehicles since we met. Hence, the history of the automotive businesses in Potchefstroom interested me.

So bietjie 'luisterstof' oor ons dorp.

Apologies, it is only in Afrikaans.

Potch se historiese geboue - Driesestig Dawie Botha vertel vir Martelize Brink van Potchefstroom se historiese geboue en die uitdaging met kleigrond.

More info to follow. Kindly email us if you are interested in attending.

Meer inligting sal volg. E-pos ons gerus as jy belangstel om by te woon.

Ons voorsitter in gesprek met Matthys Potgieter op die podcast Klets oor die huidige optredes in Natal
https://afrikaans.radio/podsendings/klets/30-mei-2023/

Afrikaans.Radio - KLETS - 30 Mei 2023 Afrikaans.Radio - 30 Mei 2023 - Die span KLETS elke dag oor interesante nuus gebeure en gesels met kenners.

Some of you might have read in the media of the rifles etc dug out near Vryheid. All very exciting, but illegal. Metal detecting on potential heritage sites is illegal. Attached find the regulations as per the National Heritage Resources Act. Heritage Potchefstroom Erfenis strongly condemns any such activity as it destroys valuable archeological and historical objects.

Kom Borg jou Boom, want dit is "DERBY" tyd van die jaar! 🌳

Help ons boom vir boom bou aan die groter prentjie wat SAAM Potchefstroom se erfenis bewaar! Die Potchefstroom Sakekamer, Potchefstroom Gimnasium en Hoër Volkskool nooi die gemeenskap, besigheidslede en skole se alumni om deel te wees van die opwindende Borg ʼn Boom projek.

Vanaf 3 tot 20 Mei 2023 kan jy jou skool se kleure langs die Eikelaan laat wapper deur ʼn boom te borg. 'n Bietjie gesonde kompetisie het immers nog nooit skade gedoen nie! 😉 Gaan die Eikelaan van jaar meestal wit en blou of rooi en swart wees? Wel dit gaan van JOU af hang!

Kontak die skool van jou keuse om ʼn boom te bespreek, of skakel die Potchefstroom Sakekamer by 071 608 8775 vandag nog!