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5FM Interview on YoungBlood5 with DJ Fix
VWS Chairman Jon-Jon Emary chats to 5FM’s DJ Fix about the Volunteer Wildfire Services, what the organisation does and how to get involved.
7th Sep 2018
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Heart FM Interview with Aleks Jablonska
Aleks Jablonska, pictured centre right with arms raised, a seasoned firefighter from Newlands Firebase spoke to Heart FM’s Aiden Thomas. Listen this inspiring woman talk
7th Aug 2018
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Cape Talk Interview – Fire Risk Assessment
VWS Chairperson Jon-Jon Emary spoke to John Maytham about the Fire Risk Assessment which was done using funding received from the public through direct support and the Primedia Radiothon. The VWS was able to make funding available for an extensive 18-month risk assessment to be done on the entire westward of the Cape Peninsula, the majority of which is covered by the Table Mountain National Park.
31st Jul 2018
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SPS Station’s new base taking shape
Working together with the Noordhoek community and the Chapman’s Peak Neighbourhood Watch, our South Peninsula Station, also known as VWS SPS, has found a new base at the Noordhoek Community Centre.
Over the past two or so months, the VWS with the project lead by SPS, have started renovations and upgrades at the community centre so that we can be ready and settled-in before the next fire season starts towards the end of October 2018.
10th Jul 2018
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Holding the line
There is no dignified way to come off a mountain in the dark, with a howling gale gusting up to 60km/h, on a perilously steep descent with uncertain footing, fighting your way through chest-high fynbos.
Your mode of perambulation is like an 18-month-old late-walking baby, who stands up for the first time, and lurches from place to place, on the very edge of balance, yet miraculously remains upright.
24th Jun 2018
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VWS Deer Park Trail Challenge 2018 – Photos & Report
So the VWS Trail challenge for 2018 has been and gone. Thank you to everybody who turned out on the day and ran with us.
21st May 2018
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A marshal’s perspective – #VWSTC2018
By Kylie Paul – a VWS Marshall’s perspective Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed the day had finally come. And what a day it was! Driving to base
21st May 2018
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Newlands
Of dawn, stellar views, community support & trail dust – #VWSTC2018
By Jon Meinking – a trail runner & VWS photographer’s perspective There’s something special about being on a mountain at sunrise. Perhaps it’s the promise
21st May 2018
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VWS quiz night fundraiser hosted by Café Roux – Thank you!
WHEN: June 5, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm WHERE: Café Roux Noordhoek COST: R250 We asked for your support, and you brought it.
19th May 2018
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Rocktail Bush Camp & Harvey World Travel Competition
Rocktail Bush Camp & Harvey World Travel Competition Over the past weeks the VWS has been promoting the sales of raffles for a fantastic prize,
9th May 2018
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