Swallow Park Revival

12/12/2025

Cliff Path walkway reopened

The Rotary Club of Hermanus, Hermanus Business Chamber and other stakeholders reopened an upgraded wooden section of the Cliff Path along Marine Drive, adding two new viewing decks in front of Swallow Park and Just Pure Bistro. Fundraising and design were led by Trevor Edwards’ CBD Revitalisation Cluster, architect Lize Fick and Ross Dewar of the Cliff Path Management Group. Mayor Archie Klaas praised the collaboration and said successful projects inspire wider town upgrades and community partnership.

To read the full story follow the link below and turn to page 6
https://online.fliphtml5.com/xkcxj/The-Village-News-12---18-Dec-2025

26/11/2025

19/11/2025

We are very excited about the progress on the viewing deck! Keep an eye out for details on the official opening!

31/10/2025

The Swallow Park team is proud to be part of this exciting upgrade!

29/10/2025

20/10/2025

Thanks to your generosity, we’re making great
progress!

But as said, let’s keep it growing, help us turn Swallow Park into a thriving space filled with indigenous plants, community art, and local heritage.

Whether you give R100 or R10 000, it all makes a difference.

👉🏻 Donate now!

17/10/2025

Big news, Hermanus!

Our Swallow Park project has been approved by the Western Cape Tourism Growth Fund!
This amazing boost takes us to our first fundraising goal of R1.5 million!

We’re now aiming for R2 million to complete the 2nd viewing deck and create a world-class fynbos & art park; a key part of the greater CBD revitalisation plan.

Huge thanks to everyone who’s supported, donated, and cheered us on. You’re bringing this vision to life!

Let’s finish strong and make Swallow Park shine!

👉🏻 Donate today!

26/09/2025

Lost swallow returns to Swallow Park

The Swallow Park Revitalisation Project celebrated a significant milestone with the return of a wooden swallow sculpture, once a prominent feature at the park's entrance. Local historian Dinkie Marais presented the sculpture, which was rediscovered at the Old Harbour Museum, to project leader Trevor Edwards and the revitalisation team. The sculpture, originally rescued by handyman Nartjies de Villiers, will be incorporated into the park's new design, which aims to create an indigenous fynbos garden and enhance community engagement. This upgrade is part of a broader vision to connect key heritage sites along Marine Drive, fostering a seamless and walkable experience that honours Hermanus's natural and cultural heritage.

To read the full story follow the link below and turn to page 3
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26/09/2025

Go and enjoy the beautiful local flower show this weekend!

WHATS ON

Fernkloof Flower Show
26 - 28 September | 09:00 – 16:00 daily | Fernkloof Nature Reserve

The Hermanus Botanical Society is showcasing the wonderful fynbos that come to life in Spring. All residents and visitors to Hermanus during these three days are invited to visit Fernkloof Nature Reserve. There is no entry charge to the reserve but fees are applicable to some of the activities on offer.

To see more of what's on this coming week follow the link below and turn to pages 8 & 9
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16/09/2025

The Woman They Called Swallow

📸 Slide 1: Swallow Neethling in her youth
📸 Slide 2: Swallow during her final years with her sister, mev Swart, standing next to her.

Before Swallow Park had a name, it had a caretaker: Miss Magdalena Neethling, lovingly known as “Swallow” for her quick, birdlike energy.

An educator at St Peter’s School in Hermanus, she passed a neglected triangle of land on her walk every day. Around 1927, she petitioned the council to let her turn it into a public garden, but they gave her no funds, just permission. The rest she did herself.

With quiet determination and help from Mr. Frikkie van Eeden, she planned, funded, and planted the garden that would become Swallow Park.

16/09/2025

Donations keep on rolling in for the Swallow Park Revitalisation Project. Every plant, paving stone, or rand brings us closer to a safer, greener, and more inspiring public space.

👉🏻 Donate today!