BUILDING PLANS
NEW HOMES,ADDITIONS ANDALTERATIONS
Sheldon 082 457 7616
sheldon@plansrus.co.za
PLEASE NOTE: We are closed on Fridays.TheActionAdsteamxxx
IHAVELOSTAPAIROFKRYPTICBlue framed photo chromic prescription spectacles. Probably left on some shopcounter Lyn0823895806
Tree Felling / Chipping Firebreaks / Hedges Retaining Walls / Fencing Firewood / Compost Instant Lawn. Fully Insured
KNYSNA PICTURE FRAMERS –21 Cove Street Michael 071 522 8135
CAREGIVER AVAIL, FULL TIME Qualified & experienced. Ph Noni on 0674659694
KNYSNA BOOK EXCHANGE has moved to Demar Centre, Main Street, between ABSA/Nedbank and NorsemanMenswear
PCL AUTO SERVICES – Pete has provided affordable and reliable service for the past 38 years. There must be a good reason why we are still going strong. Call us on 044 382 6409
IF YOU NEED A RELIABLE, hardworking and happy soul to help around your home then Joyce Adonisifitsthebill.Joyce,whoworks on Wednesday and Thursdays @ActionAds,islookingfordomestic work on Mondays and Tuesdays Pleasephoneheron0729783344
YOUWANTTOSELL your home,who are you going to call? RE/MAX of course!0443825722
LASER ENGRAVING. Action Ads. 044 3823222/laser@actionads.co.za
TREE FELLING, BUSH CLEARING, pruning, trimming, garden refuse and rubble removal and any other gardenrelatedworks.PhGodfreyon 0783377886
CARPET CLEANING PILE 'N TILE (est 2004). Phone Kenneth @ 072 809 7124
– 082 807 7175 or 073 135 1589
BIG SIGNS, SMALL SIGNS - All signs @ Acton Signs - 38 Cove St. 044 382 0627.worx@actonsigns.net
BUSINESS CARDS. Action Ads 044 382 3222 / (also with rounded / slantedcorners)
HOSPICE MARKET: Drop off all unwanted household treasures @ Sotheby's Leisure / Thesens or call 0834481934
PCL AUTO SERVICES – We have the latest diagnostic equipment for all vehicle makes We can provide franchise dealer service at an affordable price. Contact us on 044 3826409
072 239 9067
SALT & PETAL serves breakfast all day From Eggs Benedict to BreakfastPannaCottatoSconesand Muffins. Something to suite everyone.
ATTENTION ALL LEATHER LOVERS! Meet Dustin, the mastermind behind the stunning leather products that have been stealing hearts for over 8 years! What's more? He crafts each piece without relying on any big machinery, ensuring that every item is unique and crafted with the utmost care. Mosaic Village & Outdoor Market Sedgefield.
PLEASE DROP OFF YOUR UNUSED ice cream containers at Action Ads. Thankyou
AN INSPIRING AND POSITIVE Talk with Mandy Wiener at Sabrina Love
F a r m , P l e t t e n b e r g B a y ,
21 September Tickets available @ Quickethttps://qkt.io/MsUZEv
MOSAIC MARKET is an open-air market, showcasing local talent, crafts & art. Enjoy food from our various vendors With live entertainment (& shopping!) while your kids play at our playground. Come for breakfast, stay for lunch. PaulKrugerStreet,Sedgefield.
WITH FRIENDLY STAFF and excellent service, Bosun's Arms is the perfect place for good food, drinks and company without breaking the bank. Visit us for a laid-back and affordableeveningout!
IF YOU ARE LOOKING for a great place to eat out in Knysna, you can't go wrong with Chatters. Most famous amongst the Knysnalocalsforourpizzas.Allmade on the premises by hand & fired in the wood burning oven. Thin crispy in style & made to order. 044 382 0203
FUSIONCOOKINGisamixingoffood cultures and cuisines. Come enjoy ourvibrantlocalKnysnaatmosphere andhospitalityatMuse.
COUGH-GO = BEST EVER COUGH and chest remedy cheap. Super + Kwikspar
MUSCLE + JOINT PAIN, VARICOSE veins? Pain-Go-Spray = cheap + works immediately! Super + KwiksparKnysna
SEER GEWRIGTE, LYF + SPATARE?
Pain-Go-Spray goedkoop + werk dadelik!Super+KwiksparKnysna
PSSST: Support our Hospice Maison Market by donating gently used household items Drop off @Sotheby's, on Leisure / Thesens or call0834481934forcollection
2 X SLAAPKAMER woonstel, 2 Badkamers, groot Balkon met Braai te huur vanaf 1 Augustus Onderdak toesluit Parkering. Skakel Jannie 0748856208
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT for check in clerk in Knysna, Applicant must have own transport and cellular phone. Paid per check in. ContactAnthony0824451178 GARDENER, 2/3 DAYS. Charles 084 0162792
SALT & PETAL is open from 8-4pm Monday – Friday, 8-1pm Saturday.
AUTO SERVICES – Pete really enjoyed his Nomads Seaboard Trophy Golf this past weekend. His Southern Cape team were runners upandareallygoodtimewashadby all.
PCL
R2,300,000. 2bd, 2bth home, gated estate Sedgefield Louis 082 390 0272.
JAMES SEEKS GARDENING WORK. Ph0737645927
PLUMBING SOLUTIONS, burst geysers,blockeddrains,waterleaks, etc 24 hrs Ph Godfrey 074 694 3465
NAME BADGES. ACTION ADS 044 382 3222 / laser@actionads. co.za
st1 SEPTEMBER SPRING MARKET
Browse Buy ... enjoy a breakfast bun or a tasty slice Support Local! New vendors welcome ... Whatsapp 060 528 9232
LAPTOPPARTREPLACEMENTSFrom iTFuture Computer Solutions Inquire for pricing on our WhatsApp 0633720220
R75–R00PDFOROLDBATTERIES@ Battery & Tyre World 044 382 5142
PCLAUTOSERVICES–Wehaveagolf cart service department. All electric and petrol golf carts are handled.
Free collection and delivery provided Contact us on 044 382 6409
OWEN,MALAWI,seeksgardenjob–Wed & Fri. Ph 062 012 1623. Ref 079 0676094
JOHNNY'S SHOES & KEYS for repairs &keyscut.58WoodmillLane.
KEN WRIGHT – 082 459 0663 for trf to town & surroundings, including airport. Safe driver, 35 years+ exp –alsoqualifiedtourguide.
TOKOZA SEEK DOMESTIC WORK. Ph 0651679142
WESELLLAPTOPS! – We are not just a computer repair and installation centre, we sell laptops and PC peripherals too @ iT
ComputerSolutions0443820460
ANNIE IS LOOKING FOR Tue & Fri domesticwork.Ph0738718018
NORSEMAN MENSWEAR – SUIT
HIRE: Grade 12's we have Black slim and regular fit suits to hire for your Matric farewell. Ph 044 382 1984
HANDYMAN, RICHARD, Ph 061 267 5496 can do painting, tiling, paving, w a t e r p r o o f i n g , r o o f i n g , guttercleaning and gardening. I am hard working. Ref Sandra 082 783 4344 or 082 295 3225, from Malawi.
12 September 2023 15:00 Loeriehof RSVP: 9 September
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PCL AUTO SERVICES – Ford, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Renault, Subaru, Land Rover, Mercedes, Audi, VW, Toyota, Hyundai!Younameit,wecanhandle it! Contact Peter or Anthony on 044 3826409
Private Home Based care to suit your personal requirements in your own home.
Our Registered Nurse supervises and supports our team.
Please Whatsapp 074 238 2500 or email leeanne@thecareagent.co.za to discuss your individual care needs.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT Red Cross Knysna is desperately looking for any donations. Please contact 044 382 1244 to find out howyoucanhelp!
ALL HOUSEHOLD TREASURES wanted: for Hospice Maison Market: drop @ Sotheby's Leisure / Thesens or call 083 448 1934 for collection VACANCY
Breakfast Burger @ R65 each.
Mini Breakfast @ R65
Egg Benedict @ R70
Barista / Waiter Contact 082 657 4122
VICTOR SEEKS GARDENING WORK, two days – Fri + Sat. Ph 063 275 2985
BRENTON COMMUNITY – Ken is local to do more airport transfers & tours.Ph0824590663
OVER 60? GET 15% OFF your bill, 7 days a week at Blue Rocks cafe in Nature's Valley Available all of August, and until further notice! Find us using Google Maps, we are the only restaurant in Nature's Valley, next to the shop! New owners- delightful food and ambiance.
BIG SIGNS, SMALL SIGNS - All signs @ Acton Signs - 38 Cove St. 044 382 0627.worx@actonsigns.net
KNYSNA HEALTH: We stock a large range of homeopathic remedies, vitamin and mineral supplements for your health & wellbeing Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive.0444920522/3
FINISHING CARPENTRY: Door hanging, building, renovations. You name it, I do it. I come with excellent contactable references John 073 6341214
HOSPITALITY AND HOME – Winter season specials. Contact Warren –Hospitality and Home 083 233 4265. w a r r e n @ h o s p i t a l i t y a n d home.co.za. White woven 380gsm face cloths 30/30 @ R15 incl (packs of 10) / Disposable open toe slippers hospitality grade white @ R 26 incl perpair(Boxof100).
VISIT:www.actionads.co.za
Visit Facebook - Crafty Mysie or phone Ellis on 072 306 2041
LET'S DANCE BALLROOM & LATIN. No more sitting out, join the fun. Sonnette0825127439
NEW NUMBER. 064 962 9692, The Deckle Edge, 33 Clyde Street www.deckleedge.co.za
PICKET FENCE PETE for neat wood fencing, decking and renovations. 0745437119
KIKUYU & KWEEK ROLL ON LAWN available for delivery to Plett, Knysna, Sedgefield, Wilderness & George.PhDavid0825722777
BISHOP PLUMBING. 382 1105 / 082 4015849
SMALL SPACES CABIN KITS – 069 404 2037 / smallspaces1972@ gmail.com
M140 BLOCKS @ Ready Bricks 068 6006557
KNYSNA HEALTH now has a branch at The Lofts, Thesen Island! Shop 4, The Lofts, Thesen Island. 044 492 0522/3
SILVER KRUGERRANDS are now available at Goldex, Knysna Mall –West End (near Spar) Private, accessible and secure. Also open on Saturdays from 09:00 to 12:30. Tel: 044 382 0417 or Glen on 082 7888 700
GATHERING DUST? Sell it at Goldex, Knysna Mall – West End, near Spar. Tel: 082 7888 700 or 0443820417
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE Practioner & Homeopath - Dr Wayne Naudé. Book your consultation @ Knysna Health Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive. 044 492 0522/3
EDEN TRAVEL CLINIC: for all your vaccinations and travel meds, including Yellow Fever, Hepatitis, Malaria and many more. Contact Annamarieon0825575255
We are looking for a young, energetic and passionate applicant to join our fantastic team.
E-mail your CV & recent photo of yourself to: Corrie@buffalobaybliss.co.za Applicants will be contacted.
E-WASTE. We buy the following: computers, kettles, fridges, power tools, batteries. Knysna Global Scrap Metal. 28 Waenhout Street, Knysna Industrial. Tel: 044 382 1551 / 071 6598943
SEEFF KNYSNA. Sign a 6 month sole mandate with us and upon the successful sale of your property we will pay the inspection fees! T's & C's apply Ph0443825919
UNEVEN PAVED DRIVEWAY? Pete the paver will smooth it up for you. 0745437119
KIKUYU & KWEEK ROLL ON LAWN available for delivery to Plett, Knysna, Sedgefield, Wilderness & George.PhDavid0825722777
ADULT INCONTINENCE PRODUCTS now available from The Care Agent. Molicare Mobile and Molicare Elastic in all sizes. Please Whatsapp 0 7 4 2 3 8 2 5 0 0 o r e m a i l leeanne@thecareagent co za to placeyourorders.Wehavemovedto 9CoveStreet.
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DECKING, PICKETS, POLES, Shelving and Fencing Timber direct fromsawmill-GeelhoutvleiTimbers: 044 356 2644 or Velma on 073 454 3915 or email sales@geelhout vlei.co.za/www.geelhoutvlei.co.za
LASER ENGRAVING. Action Ads. 044 382 3222 / laser@action ads.co.za
BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS
Friday - R120
044 384 1746 5 Hall Rd, Leisure Island, Knysna info@lindystable.co.za
BEINGHEALTHYHASNEVERbeenas important as now! Let us help you boost your immune system. Knysna Health: Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive 044 492 0522/3
KNYSNAREDCROSS has moved! We are now around the corner from the Laundromat in Green Street. Visit us for great bargains every day
Donations always welcome Collectionscanbearranged.Call072 4517899/0443821244
KRUGERRANDS are performing well!Stilloneofthebestinvestments available and easy to buy or sell at Goldex, Knysna Mall – West End, near Spar We offer a private and secure environment with easy access.Tel:Glen0827888700or044 3820417
BISHOP PLUMBING. 382 1105 / 082 4015849
Hospitality and Home offers it all. For all your towels, linen, pillows, duvet inners, kitchen towels, swabs, quilted and waterproof mattress protectors,gowns,slippers,Blankets and so much more. Contact Warren – Hospitality and Home 083 233 4265 warren@hospitalityand home.co.za
AFFORDABLE DIAMONDS available at Goldex, Knysna Mall – West End (near Spar). Good range from which to choose. Contact Glen on 082 7888 700or0443820417
KNYSNA HEALTH: Shop online from the comfor
Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive.0444920522/3
You are invited to our 36th AGM
Date: Tuesday 27August 2024
Time: 17h30
Venue: Epilepsy SASouth Cape / Karoo Branch Residency
RSVPdate:20August2024 RSVPto:0443822155or marketing.sck@epilepsy.org.za
BISHOP PLUMBING. 382 1105 / 082 4015849
BALAU DECKING, Garapa Decking, Pine Pickets: Fechters Sawmill 044 3821222
KNYSNA HEALTH: We stock a large v a r i e t y o f e c o - f r i e n d l y & biodegradable laundry, carpet, dishwashing, floor, window, wood & all-purpose cleaning products! Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive.0444920522/3
PINE PICKETS and Decking: Fechters
Sawmill0443821222
MAID: Veron is hardworking and reliable. Monday to Thursday available.Tel:0630416362
PLEASENOTE!Opinionsexpressedin this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the owners or publishers. Sky Printers t/a Action AdsKnysna
ORGANICCASTOROIL:Wehavecold pressed, hezane free in a glass bottle, organic Castor Oil & packs @ Knysna Health. Broadwalk Centre,
5 2 W a t e r f r o n t D r i v e . 0444920522/3
MINI STORAGE CONTAINERS: New secure and dry mini containers (Pods), housed within a warehouse.
1.5m x 2m x 2.1m. Call Knysna Storage Park at 044 382 3807 or 083 2250889
KITCHEN APPLIANCES
3 Union Street, Knysna l 044 382 0274 online@metelerkamps.co.za
MAIDS! MAIDS! MAIDS! Monica can supply you with a “maid-for-aday” Call0825703040
OUTDOOR BLINDS & AWNINGS. Call us at Milk & Honey 044 382 2041 for professional efficient service.
SITE CLEARING, EXCAVATIONS, compaction & road building –contact us today for a free quotation. CX Tippers & Diggers, ph 0443821645
RACK & CARRY - Your local Thule & Holdfast supplier. For Roof Racks / Bike racks & more contact Barry on 083 773 3626. 45 Waterfront Drive, Knysna.
PINE DECKING and Pickets: Fechters Sawmill0443821222
RICH FARM COMPOST (pH 8) 2 yrs. Matured 30% poultry manure. Great results / we deliver Call / Whatsapp0824240055
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SEEFF KNYSNA. Sign a 6 month sole mandate with us and upon the successful sale of your property we will pay the inspection fees! T's & C's apply Ph0443825919
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Yellowwood Group. Meeting every Monday 6pm, Presbyterian Church, 1 4 C l y d e S t , K n y s n a . F o r enquiries/help, please contact 066 0652337
PINE PELLETS FOR YOUR fireplace, locally manufactured. R60 per 10kgbag.Compatiblewithallpelletburning fireplaces. Will deliver 10 bags locally for free. Steve 082 774 3404
GLASS BOTTLES WANTED. 1 Litre colouredglassbottles,honeyjarand Douwe Eggbert coffee jars. Please drop off at Action Ads or WhatsApp Struan to collect 076 7650 098 Thankyou
BUILDERS … Contact CX Tippers & Diggers for all your planthire & aggregate requirements Quality products & service at your doorstep. Ph0443821645
THE LITTLE WELLNESS PLACE is now Knysna Health, Thesen branch! Shop 4, The Lofts, Thesen Island. 044 492 0522/3
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HEATHERHILL HERBS for local, organic veg seedlings and herbs
Open Mon-Fri 8 30 - 16 30 Rheenendal Rd. Whatsapp 072 548 3667
BISHOP PLUMBING. 382 1105 / 082 4015849
PETE THE PAVER. For all your paving needs.0745437119
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST Dr Ilza Botha.Cell:0761161132
GARAPA DECKING, Pine Decking, Pine Pickets: Fechters Sawmill 044 3821222
ESTA SEEKS DOMESTIC WORK for 3 days – Tue, Thu & Sat. Ph 071 977 0297
VEHICLE NEEDS A SERVICE. We'll take it and return it for you. Concierge Vehicle transfers. Charles Wallace0848020993
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WINTER WARMER SPECIALS
RACK & CARRY - Your local Thule & Holdfast supplier For Roof Racks / Bike racks & more contact Barry on 083 773 3626. 45 Waterfront Drive, Knysna.
PINE FLOORING and Ceiling: FechtersSawmill0443821222
STRUGGLING TO CUT TOENAILS?
Corns, calluses Ph Joan 060 849 5049, 19 Queen Street – easy parking.
NEEDS? Pete the
will helpyouout.0745437119
KIKUYU & KWEEK ROLL ON LAWN available for delivery to Plett, Knysna, Sedgefield, Wilderness & George.PhDavid0825722777
AA ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS meeting every Thursday at 19:00 at Lions Club, Trotter Street, for help contact Dee 082 447 3697, Charline 0828550507
New heaters in stockbring your old heater for a free safety check. Gas delivered to Knysna, Plett & Sedgeeld.
Now at 14 Church Street, cnr Waterfront Drive 044 382 7919 / 2571 sales@knysnagas.co.za www.knysnagas.co.za
SEEFF KNYSNA. Sign a 6 month sole mandate with us and upon the successful sale of your property we will pay the inspection fees! T's & C's apply Ph0443825919
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MOTORS FOR GATES + garages Repairs & installation of new motors.0722455432
DELICIOUS ORGANIC OLIVE OIL. Cold pressed. Fresh off the trees. A compliment to your kitchen and health.CallPeter0832342706
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R75 – R100 PD FOR OLD BATTERIES @ Battery & Tyre World. 044 382 5142
KELVIN, DRIVING WORK – C10. Ph 0681203831
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ANXIOUS, STRESSED? Life is full of challenges, let us help u cope with natural supplements & without side effects @ Knysna Health, Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive. 044 4920522/3
ACTION ADS IN BRENTON AREA! Now available every Thursday, thankstoAnitafromRE/MAX!
BISHOP PLUMBING. 382 1105 / 082 4015849
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WE DO SWIMMING POOLS – old & new, fibreglass, tiling & construct. Ph0638152347/0624050752
AFFORDABLE 7-DAY Kruger Safari for the over 60's. Mid September. 4 more spaces Contact Fleet Foot Safaris at res@fleetfootsafaris.com ortel0837654164
E-WASTE DROP OFF POINT including: batteries, old printers, old computers, phones and more can be disposed of correctly @ iTFuture Computer Solutions 044 3820460
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CASH IS KING! Sell your unwanted gold jewelry and silverware at a business that offers you privacy, security and easy access Goldex, Knysna Mall – West End, near Spar Tel:0827888700or0443820417
KIKUYU & KWEEK ROLL ON LAWN available for delivery to Plett, Knysna, Sedgefield, Wilderness & George.PhDavid0825722777
FLOORING, CEILING, SHELVING, Halflog and DIY timber direct from sawmill. Geelhoutvlei Timbers: 044 356 2644 or Velma on 073 454 3915 or email sales@geelhoutvlei.co.za / www.geelhoutvlei.co.za
EPILEPSY AWARENESS / Education offeredbyEpilepsyS.A.tobusinesses & government Institutions. Call 044 3822155
songwriter, guitarist. Gentle sounds of jazz, blues, standards available for functions.
This Thursday at the Jam Junction at BLEND with Terry and the boys. It's a fun and diverse evening and it's free. This Sunday at the BellTavern over lunch. Immersed in some old Knysna charm is a great way to spend a Sunday Every Wednesday at Lindy’sTable from 6pm
SPORTS SUPPLEMENTS: We have a wide range of pre & post workout supplements as well as electrolyte supplements & energy snacks. @ Knysna Health. Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive 044 492 0522/3
SNAG FREE TOWELS - Specials on hospitality snag free towels, available in 440gsm and 550gsm, White only Ideal for hospitality and domestic use. While stocks last. Warren / Hospitality and Home 083 233 4265. warren@hospitality andhome.co.za
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071 623 7186 info@piperenu.co.za
WANT A BETTER WAY TO REPAIR LEAKING & CORRODED WATER PIPES?
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STOEP CHAT
at Action Ads 15 August 2024
Fewer, Skinnier Whales are Our Fault
A friend from Kazakhstan came to stay last week, the first me she has been at the coast in five years.
She remembered watching whales in winter from our balcony overlooking False Bay, but was disappointed to see only two this me.
It was not just bad luck. Researchers have found that fewer whales than usual are coming up from the Antarc c to spend the winter along our coast, which is warmer and more sheltered and where they have their babies.
They have also found that the Southern Rights’ migratory routes are changing; that females are taking longer to have calves and the most startling of all, that whales are ge ng thinner.
Dr Els Vermeulen, research manager at the University of Pretoria’s Whale Unit in Hermanus, has said these changes are clearly related to their food sources.
“They feed mainly on krill so finding thinner whales indicates they are not finding the krill densi es they used to find,” she said.
Krill are ny crustaceans that look like miniature shrimps, and are found deep in the Southern Ocean
I’ve eaten krill in Thailand that was mixed into fried noodles. They’re okay if you like shellfish, which I don’t.
But whales do, so do seals, penguins, albatrosses, squid and several fish species. Southern Rights eat thousands in just one mouthful.
Some say that without krill, the Southern Ocean food web will collapse.
Krill occur in huge underwater “swarms” in the Antarc c region, o en several kilometres wide and 100m deep. They feed on phytoplankton – microscopic, single-cell plants.
Now scien sts say krill densi es are ge ng less, which means less food for the whales.
The underlying cause appears to be climate change. The krill’s life cycle is closely linked to the ice, but now both polar regions are warming faster than any area on Earth, and Antarc ca’s ice is mel ng at a rate of 150 billion tons a year
Whales feed on krill in summer, building up their fat reserves before swimming thousands of kilometres to South Africa for the winter.
Less krill means thinner whales - and this affects their ability to have calves.
“If whales are underweight, they will abort their pregnancies the same as other mammals and humans do, to save the life of the mother,” Vermeulen said.
It’s not just climate change that is a threat to whales’ food source: there is also a growing commercial krill fishing industry.
Scien sts are trying to get new marine protected areas declared to protect the krill, but Russia and China have blocked these a empts.
So if you are seeing fewer whales this winter, you know why: climate change.
O en these issues seem beyond our ability to solve, but we know that each of us contributes to climate change: every me we drive a car, take a flight, use the tumble drier, buy new clothes, eat red meat etc, we are emi ng greenhouse gases that cause climate change.
It may seem fu le to reduce our individual ac vi es that cause climate change, but if we all did, it would make a massive impact –not just for whales, but for the en re planet.
If that’s not worth trying to do, what is?
BUILDING PLANS
Professional SeniorArchitectural Technologist
Design of new Homes and Additions & Alterations. Municipal Approval of Unauthorized Building Work. Sub-division / Consolidation & Rezoning of Erven. Consent-Use Applications for: Second Dwelling / Granny flat, Home Office, Guest House, B/B. Building Line Relaxations & Advertising Signs. Farm Buildings & Demolition Permit.
Office: 062 625 2096
JENNIFER, DOMESTIC WORK. Ph 0718582807
OUTDOOR SPACES is a Landscape Design Company specializing in Garden design and implementation followed by high-class seasonal garden care second to none. MargiO'Connor0723302593
Area covered - Knysna to Crags. Reputable & excellent references.
PCL AUTO SERVICES – The “right to repair” legislation permits us to service vehicles that are still covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Contact us on 044 382 6409 for details.
RE/MAX BLY DIE EERSTE keuse wanneer jy wil huis koop of verkoop! 044 382 5722 or www.gardenroute realestate.com
NORSEMAN MENSWEAR – JOCKEY: Boxer shorts, Skants, Tangas, Briefs, Vests and Thermal underwear Ph 0443821984
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OLLIES PROJECTS - Tree Felling / Chipping, Firebreaks / Hedges, Retaining Walls / Fencing, Firewood / Compost, Instant Lawn Fully Insured.PhDylan0780201144
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HAND CRAFTED MOCCASIN BOOTS & ORIGINAL MOCCASINS
ALL HOUSEHOLD TREASURES wanted: for Hospice Maison Market: drop @ Sotheby's Leisure / Thesens or call 083 448 1934 for collection.
BUSINESS CARDS, POSTERS, flyers, duplicate pads, triplicate pads, restaurantscrappads,logodesign allprinting.ActionAds0443823222 /printing@actionads.co.za
EASY TRAILER HIRE, RENTALS. 067 006 7072. Mon – Fri: 7h30am –5pm, Sat: 8am – 1pm Bosuns Complex, Cnr of George Rex Drive & BokmakierieStreet.
SALT & PETAL new telephone numberis0440230334.
PCL AUTO SERVICES – We accept all debit, credit and fleet cards for payment. American Express, Diners Club and RCS cards are also accepted. Contact Peter or Anthony 0443826409
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HOSPICE MAISON MARKET: needs your gently used home items. Call 0834481934
WELCOME TO AL NOOR fast food, restaurantandpizza.Wearelocated at 17 Long street and offer a variety dishes. Call or Whatsapp 073 333 5813/0748927531forourmenu.
SALT & PETAL has a lovely wine glass. Pair your lovely Burrata with a glass of Chenin Blanc or Chardonnay whilst soaking up the winter sun in ourcourtyard.
FRANCOIS RENIER DUMINY
Date: Wednesday 28th August 2024
Time: 17:00
Venue: Cearn Hall, Hall Road, Leisure Isle, Knysna
Speaker: Rodney Grosskopff
Rodney, a local historian and author, will talk about Francois Duminy, a French mariner, navigator, cartographer and South African pioneer Members: Free / Non-members R30.00
WENDY DEWBERRY is available for functions Singer, song writer, guitarist Gentle sounds of jazz, blues, standards. Whatsapp – 083 3994143
NICK OCKER manufacturing jewellers.Call0827751659
MODERN INTERIOR ART PRINTS. WA0823450992forcatalogue.
For enquiries & bookings contact The Resort Reservations 044 302 7000 sales.knysna@premierhotels.co.za
Resort the Moorings 1, George Rex Drive, Knysna, Western Cape www.premierhotels.com
YES! Hospice Maison Market is looking for all you gently used home items.Dropoff@Sotheby'sLeisure/ Thesens or call 083 448 1934 for collection.
PLEASE DROP OFF YOUR UNUSED ice cream containers at Action Ads. Thankyou
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BEE REMOVAL SPECIALIST - Area covered - Knysna to Crags. Reputable & excellent references. GrantLivesey0828962346
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2 BED, 2 BATH APMT FOR RENT. Ground floor, town central, R9 800/m.Ph0795016013
I'M FLORA FROM MALAWI, looking fordomesticwork.Ph0632382063
SUSAN SEEKS DOMESTIC WORK. Ph 0680576449
JOYCE SEEKS DOMESTIC WORK. 3 years experience. Ph 064 629 1661
KNYSNA PICTURE FRAMERS –21 Cove Street Michael 071 522 8135
PCL AUTO SERVICES – We are RMI graded, our staff are trained, our workshop is fully equipped, our prices are keen and our work is guaranteed. Good reason to deal withus.
OVER 60? GET 15% OFF your bill, 7 days a week at Blue Rocks cafe in Nature's Valley Available all of August,anduntilfurthernotice!Find us using Google Maps, we are the only restaurant in Nature's Valley, next to the shop! New ownersdelightfulfoodandambiance.
