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The Citizen
3 days ago
- General
- The Citizen
Lifesaving clubs to welcome new nippers on open day
Lifesaving clubs to welcome new nippers on open day AMANZIMTOTI'S lifesaving clubs play an integral part in the community's coastal life, from keeping beachgoers safe to competing in lifesaving competitions in KZN and across the country. Also read: Winklespruit lifesavers search for future lifeguards to train Warnadoone Lifesaving Club Dating back to 1927, the club has a strong presence in the community. Warnadoone Lifesaving Club will host its annual nippers open day on August 31 from 08:30 to 10:00. The public are encouraged to join, meet the coaches and see what lifesaving is all about. Gavin Fristenberg, club chairman and head nippers coach, expressed excitement in anticipation of the new nippers training season. 'Lifesaving is an invaluable way to teach the skills needed to navigate the ocean and save lives, whilst keeping fit and forming lifelong friendships. Competitive teams are encouraged to take part in various events as a way of engaging with, and competing against, like-minded athletes from across the province and country,' said Fristenberg. The club caters to all age groups, including nippers from age seven, through to masters 30 and above. Be sure to bring along swimming costumes, towels, sunscreen, water, a copy of your ID, and loads of energy. For more information, contact Gavin Fristenberg on 082 725 4649 or email [email protected]. Winklespruit Surf Lifesaving Club Gary Barber, chairperson of the club which was founded in 1927, said the club prides itself in involving the whole family, and is committed in getting each member qualified, allowing them to excel in whichever aspect of lifesaving they choose. The club will host its open day on August 31, at 11:00, and invites the community to attend and see firsthand what lifesaving entails. 'The day will consist of some fun beach events, including beach volleyball and an obstacle course, as well as the opportunity to view the club's facilities. Our members look forward to welcoming the Amanzimtoti community,' said Barber. Membership starts with nippers from seven years old, followed by juniors from 14 and seniors from 18. For more information, contact club captain Stefan Viljoen on 061 917 8571 or Gary Barber on 082 886 3709. For more South Coast Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
White Abarrio Stretches Legs At Saratoga With Eye Toward Met Mile
C2 Racing Stable, Gary Barber and La Milagrosa Stable's multiple Grade 1 winner White Abarrio reacquainted himself with the Saratoga Race Course main track Friday, posting a half-mile breeze in 49.27 seconds in company with New York-bred Bustin Bullet for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. 'He went a half from the three-eighths and he galloped out five-eighths, which was a little more than he should have, but we just wanted him to stretch his legs over the surface,' Joseph said. 'So far, so good.' Advertisement The 2023 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner arrived in Saratoga last Saturday from Gulfstream Park, where he drilled a five-furlong bullet in 59.20 on May 7. The 6-year-old son of Race Day is undefeated this year, boasting scores in Gulfstream's Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup in January and the Grade 3 Ghostzapper last out on March 29 with a 5 1/4-length tour de force. White Abarrio, who captured the 2023 Grade 1 Whitney at the Spa, is searching for an elusive win in the $1-million Hill 'n' Dale Metropolitan Handicap (G1) on June 7 during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga, a 'Win and You're In' for the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile in November at Del Mar. White Abarrio finished third in the 2023 Met Mile and fifth in last year's running, both while in the barn of Rick Dutrow Jr. Joseph said White Abarrio will continue to do his training over the Saratoga main track in the coming weeks. 'He'll have two more breezes, and next week he'll have a pretty serious breeze between Thursday and Saturday,' Joseph, Jr. said. Advertisement Joseph has a handful of other prospects for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, including recent Grade 3 Vagrancy runner-up R Disaster, who was a neck back of stablemate Haulin Ice in the 6 1/2-furlong sprint for older fillies and mares on May 4 at Belmont at the Big A. Campaigned by Averill Racing, Two Eight Racing and Anthony Mattera, the daughter of Awesome Slew could target the Grade 2, $300,000 Bed o' Roses on June 6. 'She's pointed there, and there is a possibility she could go somewhere else, but right now that's the race we're targeting,' Joseph, Jr. said. C2 Racing, Paul Braverman and Timothy Pinch's Indy Bay, who also worked a half-mile in :50.05 Friday over the Spa main track, is pointing to the $150,000 Jersey Girl, a six-furlong sprint for sophomore fillies, on June 8. The consistent daughter of Take Charge Indy has never been off the board in four starts, including back-to-back wins at Gulfstream in her first two starts for Joseph, Jr. with a tidy third-out graduation in March and a gritty three-quarter-length optional claiming win on April 25.
Western Telegraph
12-05-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Search for Pembrokeshire farming long service workers
The President and Trustees of the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society wish to offer inscribed Awards to both male and female workers who have not received a Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society Long Service Award previously. There were three recipients for the inscribed Awards at last year's County Show: Gary Barber who has been employed by Pembrokeshire Farmers Hunt for 33 years; Robert Davies who works for Michael Morris and Sally Rees who works for Tom Goddard & Sons in Camrose. The 2025 Long Service Awards presentation will take place on Wednesday, 20 August from 4pm, in the President's Pavilion at the Pembrokeshire County Show and the award recipient and guest will receive complimentary entry tickets to the show. Tim and Margaret Johns, joint Presidents of the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society this year said: 'It gives us great pleasure as a Society to reward those who have been employed for such a significant amount of time by one employer in the county. We recognise what an achievement this is and it deserves an award. "We are very much looking forward to receiving applications for this year's Long Service Award. The decision of the committee will be final.' Conditions of the Award being given are: 1. The recipient must, on the first day of the Annual Show, have been in service for 25 years on the same farm continuously, or continuously in the service of the same employer within Pembrokeshire. 2. The employer must be a member of the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society for the present year. For those eligible to apply please complete the online application form and return it by 31 July 2025. If you are unable to complete the form online please contact the Show office on: 01437 764331. To apply online please click here: Long Service Award | Pembrokeshire County Show | Pembs Agricultural Society Pembrokeshire County Show, the largest county agricultural show in Wales, will take place on 20 and 21 August 2025. Earlybird e-tickets and Society membership details are available on the website at
