The Thesen Islands Living and Leisure Club
History
In the early developing stages of Thesen Islands a group of ladies got together to start the Thesen Islands Gardening club, with the aim of getting acquainted as new residents and helping each other creating their new gardens on the island. In 2005 and 2007 the Club organized the very successful "Thesen Open Gardens" event where interesting and outstanding gardens were opened briefly to the public for a small fee - all the proceeds were donated to local charities.
The club has since evolved into the Thesen Islands Living and Leisure Club with its focus on the celebration of Island friendships and the appreciation of Knysna and its surrounds.
Activities
Regular get-togethers are held and the agenda varies from speakers and local entertainment to expeditions used to uncover hidden treasures on Thesen's doorstep. The Club invites all Thesen Islands residents to join and promises a stimulating exchange with interesting people and enchanting outings.
Contact details
Chairperson :
Mary-Anne Jeffreys
082 880 8379 / 044 382 4436
themost@mweb.co.za
Secretary :
Corlia Goris
083 441 1079 / 044 382 4984
corlia.goris@engelvoelkers.com
  
Events
On Friday 30 April 2010 we enjoyed a special evening of Forest Songs, Myths and Legends presented by Brian Gibson in our Thesen clubhouse. Brian is a gifted singer, songwriter and guitarist who lives in Knysna where he makes music and also runs an antique shop.
He enthralled us with ballads about the romance and drama of the Knysna forest, the woodcutters, plants, animals and birds, inspired by Dalene Matthee's well-known book Circles in a Forest. We also heard about the Knysna lagoon, the Heads, the Emu, John Benn and the sinking of the Paquita, the early KhoiSan inhabitants and the Portuguese navigators Bartolomeo Diaz and Vasco Da Gama. It was a wonderful evening filled with humour, nostalgia, history, good music and delicious soup! All donations went to Diepwalle Nursery School and Soup Kitchen, a project run by Brian to help the people of the forest.
Other events planned for 2010
26 May – Brown Kingfisher Walk
July – Drumming
August – Les Delport
September – Botanical Gardens
October – Barndance
December – Christmas lunch
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