Battle of Blaauwberg Commemoration

Aftermeeting in Morning Star at 7am, the convoy will proceed to the starting pointto commemorate the Battle of Blaauwberg of 8 Jan 1806.  A briefremembrance message will be delivered, followed by cannon fire. Participants will also receive a goody bag, after which they will embark on thevarious walks offered for the day - Battle of Blaauwberg walk, Two Hills orBotanical walk

Thereis a fee of R50 for Friends of BCA members, and R100 for non-members of the ofthe Friends of BCA (all ages)..

For further reading about the Battle of Blaauwberg, we recommend you read the book ‘Assegais, Drums and Dragoons’ which was reprinted by Friends of Blaauwberg Conservation Area. Price is R250.00. Please order from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Description and contact details of the 3 different walks (Our Facebook page also gives information about the events):

The BATTLE OF BLAAUWBERG WALK commemorates the Battle of Blaauwberg of 1806 and follows the route taken by the British 1st Brigade on their march from Melkbosstrand into position on the day. The group follows in the footsteps of the 2nd Brigade Scottish Highland Regiments as they charged the Batavian line, and establish where General Janssens assembled his Batavian defence line against the invading British force. A map and brief of the Battle will be provided to assist in your understanding of this historic event which influenced Africa. The talk is led by registered tour guide Leslie Powrie.
To BOOK, or to find out more, please call/sms/WA Leslie Powrie at 084 707 6297 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. BOOKING by Wednesday 15 Jan 2025 via email or SMS/WA is essential!



BOTANICAL WALK:
The CREW (Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers) team will take you on a slow walk to study the flora in the eastern section of Blaauwberg Nature Reserve. Experts will show you the interesting species along this route, how they co-exist, are pollinated, defend themselves against predators, and survive in this typical Cape Flats Sand Fynbos and Renosterveld
vegetation. There are always unique plants flowering at a certain time of the year, which the leaders will highlight. If you have a loupe (magnifier), please remember to bring it along.
To BOOK or find out more, WA/SMS Petra Broddle on 079 776 3701 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. BOOKING by Wednesday 15 Jan 2025 via email or SMS/WA is essential!



TWO HILLS walk:
This is a 7.3 km trail walk which includes going up Kleinberg and Blaauwberg Hill, with a high-level overview of the Battle of Blaauwberg. The World War II buildings on top of Blaauwberg Hill still stand and are of historical significance as well. Hikers will be able to enjoy stunning views showing two World Heritage Sites, namely Robben Island and Table Mountain, as well as Blaauwberg Nature Reserve as a Provincial Heritage Site.
There is a fee of R50 for Friends of BCA members, and R100 for non-members of the of the Friends of BCA (all ages).
To BOOK or find out more, WA/SMS Natalie Bossi on 084 547 2804 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. BOOKING by Wednesday 15 Jan 2025 via email or SMS/WA is essential!