FIRST QUARTER PROGRAMME – 2013
JANUARY TO MARCH
WALKING TOUR
‘FROM CONCESSION TO CO-OPERATION’
SATURDAY, 26th JANUARY
Join us on a tour of Modderfontein. The history of the area is intrinsically linked to the development of Johannesburg as Africa’s power house.
Discover the stories behind the growth of explosives in the Mining Industry and the move into less dramatic activities.
The distinctive "village atmosphere" of a bygone era covers nearly 120 years.
Many of the century old buildings are still in use today, including some with strong Anglo-Boer war connections. Add to this many interesting personalities and there is a recipe for a fascinating exploration of a Johannesburg suburb.
Join Keith Martin, Clare van Zweiten and Janet Hughes at 14h00 at the Museum – the cost is R80.00 for members and R110.00 for non-members – which includes a donation to the Modderfontein Conservation Society and the duration is approximately 3 hours.
Should you require directions / further information please ‘phone Eira Bond on 011 482-3349 every weekday from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
FEBRUARY
WALKING TOUR
‘WITS MEETS BRAAMFONTEIN’
SATURDAY, 2nd FEBRUARY
This tour will focus on the eastern side of the Braamfontein East Campus of Wits University. Wits has gradually taken over an historic corner of Braamfontein and saved an interesting range of heritage buildings in the process. This south eastern section of the University is dedicated to the arts. The Old School of Dentistry (an architecturally important Fassler building with an early Villa art work is now home to the School of Arts. The old University Corner (once Lawson's building with its revolving restaurant and garage) has been given a new and very visible new life as the Wits Art Museum.
The tour will be led by the very knowledgeable Professor Kathy Munro who spent her academic career at Wits and has developed a passionate interest in heritage buildings. She will be joined by Flo Bird, Chairman of the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation.
Meet them at the basement lifts on the Jorissen Street side 1t 14h00 and safe parking has been organised In Senate House basement. The cost is R85.00 for members and R115.00 for non-members which includes refreshments.
Should you require directions / further information please ‘phone Eira Bond on 011 482-3349 every weekday from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
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BUS TOUR
‘OVER THE GARDEN WALL’
SUNDAY, 17th FEBRUARY
A chance to peep over the garden walls and view the lovely gardens one never sees from the road. A little history and gossip goes a long way towards a casual Sunday afternoon outing.
Meet Winnie Job at 14h00 at the Sunnyside Park Hotel, 2 York Road, Parktown. The cost is R145.00 for members and R175.00 for non-members - IT IS ESSENTIAL TO BOOK.
Should you require directions / further information please ‘phone Eira Bond on 011 482-3349 every weekday from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
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LAUNCH OF THE
JOHANNESBURG HERITAGE DINING EXPERIENCE FOR 2013
WALKING TOUR
‘THE ORIGINAL CHINATOWN AND THE SWALLOW INN’
SATURDAY, 23rd FEBRUARY
Probably not the first Chinese Restaurant in Johannesburg but Den Adams remembers only two in the CBD in the 1950’s – the Little Swallow, now the Swallows Inn, but still in the same position in Commissioner Street, and the Dragon’s Pearl, in Delvers Street, the latter now gone.
Not even the present owners of the Swallows Inn can remember the history, but we are keen to open our Restaurant Programme here. It follows the start of the Chinese New Year and it gives us another chance to visit this part of the City and possibly hear about some of the re-development plans for this area. This tour will incorporate a walk, a talk and a lunch. We plan to meet at the Sunnyside Park Hotel, sort ourselves into cars, drive into the City, park and walk around the area for about 1,5 hours and then go to the Swallows Inn. It sounds like a five to six course lunch, but simple Chinese-style, and it comes with a talk on the history of the Chinese in the area.
Join Den Adams and David Forrest 10h30 – PLEASE NOTE EARLY STARTING TIME – at the Sunnyside Park Hotel, 2 York Road, Parktown - hopefully some of you will volunteer your cars to carry some of those who don’t want to drive into town. We will then go to Swallow Inn and park in the vicinity of 6 Commissioner Street (opposite John Vorster Square). Duration is 4 hours and the cost is R160.00 per person including meal and tips. Any drinks will be for your own account.
Should you require further information please ‘phone Eira Bond on 011 482-3349 every weekday from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
MARCH
WALKING TOUR
‘ADLER MUSEUM’
SATURDAY, 2nd MARCH
Visit the Adler Museum of Medicine and see interesting collections depicting the history of medicine, dentistry and pharmacy through the ages. There are hundreds of items of medical historical interest on display including documents, sculptures, pictures, videos and philatelic and medallion collections relating to medical history. See reconstructions of an African herb shop, a patient consulting a sangoma (traditional healer), a 20th century Johannesburg pharmacy, a doctor's consulting room, a dental surgery, an operating theatre, an optometry display of the same period, and an exhibition of early electro-medical equipment.
Meet Val Hammerton and Clare van Zwieten at 14h00 and park outside University of the Witwatersrand Medical School, 7 York Road, Parktown. The cost is R85.00 for members and R115.00 for non-members.
Should you require directions / further information please ‘phone Eira Bond on 011 482-3349 every weekday from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
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WALKING TOUR
‘FORDSBURG – FROM MINERS TO MERCHANTS’
SATURDAY, 9th MARCH
The tour starts with the outraged miners and a very new South African Air force bombing the strikers, but damaging the Presbyterian Church instead. Government displayed many errors of judgment over the years, yet Fordsburg flourished and the Indian community thrived, developing schools and institutions despite laws which disempowered them in all aspects of life. Struggle heroes emerged, forced removals were resisted, yet many were still forced to move to Lenasia. Ultimately adversity never defeated the energy which South African Indians brought into Fordsburg. We will unveil a plaque in the Market Square on the small public lavatory block recording the final battle of the Rand Revolt. This is the only original building still standing on the square from the 1922 Strike. We will be looking at a number of charming old buildings, and visit the serene Mosque in Newtown, the site of Gandhi's passive resistance campaign.
Meet Flo Bird and Yasmin Mayet under the trees at 14h00 and park at the Oriental Plaza cor Bree and Main Streets, Fordsburg – R8.00 parking fee for your own account. Use High Street Entrance No 3 (opposite Osbro Cash & Carry). The cost is R70.00 for members and R100.00 for non-members.
Should you require directions / further information please ‘phone Eira Bond on 011 482-3349 every weekday from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
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BUS TOUR
‘MONUMENTS AND MEMORIES
THE ARCHITECTURE OF GERARD MOERDYK’
SATURDAY, 16th MARCH
Moerdyk is most famous for his Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria but his portfolio includes a large and eclectic array of fine buildings dotted throughout Johannesburg and Pretoria. As one of our earliest South African architects, Moerdyk's personal history is as quintessential local as his architectural legacy. Join us on this bus tour as we celebrate the life and work of this tremendous architect. Be prepared to be pleasantly surprised!
Meet Colin Berger and Alex Parker at 13h00 – PLEASE NOTE EARLY STARTING TIME and park at the Sunnyside Park Hotel, 2 York Road, Parktown. The cost is R155.00 for members and R185.00 for non-members.
Should you require further information please ‘phone Eira Bond on 011 482-3349 every weekday from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
WALKING TOUR
‘ANOTHER RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE
THE TROYEVILLE HOTEL’
SATURDAY, 23rd MARCH
Built in 1939, the Troyeville Hotel still stands proud on Bezuidenhout Street, bordering Ellis Park to the north and Troyeville to the south. Famous for its Portuguese cuisine, we have arranged to have lunch there, Portuguese-style, with platters of food in the centre of the tables, and we all help ourselves! After lunch we will visit a few of Troyeville’s main sites, including the Spaza Shop, the Park and one or two churches. Again, for those who would prefer to be lifted to the venue, arrangements will be made for you to join others at Sunnyside Park Hotel.
Meet Den Adams and David Forrest at 12h30 - PLEASE NOTE EARLY STARTING TIME - and park at the Troyeville Hotel, 25 Bezuidenhout Street, Troyeville. There is adequate parking behind the Hotel on the northern side and there is a brick staircase leading up to the restaurant deck. The walk will commence at 14h15 and last about 2 hours. The cost is R190.00 per person – all drinks for your own account
Should you require directions / further information please ‘phone Eira Bond on 011 482-3349 every weekday from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
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