5Poetic Licence

Rumour has it that Tweni Beach is vying for Blue Flag status which will add to a host of others along our beautiful coastline. Without giving anything away, all sorts of plans are in place by a hard-working, gung-ho band of residents.

They are oh so proud of their suburb and beachfront. Rightfully so.

Woe betides the person whose dog is caught dropping a doodoo while going walkies. Rabid residents will soon name and shame you on any number of WhatsApp groups and even Facebook.

The beachfront and surrounds are kept clean… or cleaned up quickly after one of THOSE boozy parties that seem to plague many of our beach carparks, especially on weekends.

Apparently, a tender is also going out shortly for someone to take over the beach kiosk. The above group is insisting that whoever gets the nod has to keep regular hours and spruce it up. This could just become a popular spot for cappuccinos and muffins while looking for whales.

We’re talking leviathans of the sea, of course. That’s for the benefit of one friendly resident who approached a few foreigners who were sun bathing recently. Detecting an accent, the chap asked: “Are you ladies from Scotland?” “No… Wales.” “Oh, sorry. Are you whales from Scotland?”

Needless to say, the conversation was cut short.

Bevis Fairbrother – Journalist for 50 years, retired manager of the South Coast Herald and general manager of Caxton Newspapers and Magazine Divisions.