Thank you for the feedback
Obslife, Feb 2011
THE OBSID received a largely positive response from the Observatory community on the comment cards carried in the December edition of ObsLife.
“Keep up the good work” was a constant refrain, while many residents asked for more of the same - increased safety patrols and cleaning effort, which have been the main thrust of the OBSID’s work up till now.
But in response to the question of what the OBSID should add to its priorities for improving Observatory, many of the respondents mentioned traffic issues, parking as well as moving traffic violations. This coincides with recent moves by the OBSID to focus on traffic problems, which includes heavy trucks snarling up traffic and parking problems caused by the daily influx of visitors to Observatory.
OBSID Newsletter August 2011
August 2011 Newsletter:
RECYCLING IN OBS
Where to recycle
Glass bottles can be deposited into the Blue Glass Bottle Igloo situated outside of the Obs train station - 24/7. Cans can be brought to OBSID’s ‘cage’ under the Station Road bridge from 07:00 – 16:00. More recycling initiatives are in the works! Keep your eye on our newsletter for information as it happens
HARTLEYVALE SPORTS FIELDS
Why it does not YET look better
The Hartleyvale Sports fields have had an overhaul of the building on the inside - in the previous financial year. In the current financial year there will be repairs to the outside of the building also – improving the look of the building from the Liesbeek Parkway / Station Road junction.
GIVE RESPONSIBLY
‘Thanks, now I don’t need any money’
Helping the less fortunate is something we can all do. Helping them in the correct way is a vital – or else you can facilitate their addictive habits and in turn, early demise. Please remember that these cards do not ‘give the homeless the right to beg’ it is meant to discourage begging for money.
Please buy a voucher for R5 or R10.
@ Obs Pick and Pay – R5 voucher for a hot lunch every weekday at HOME SPM in Shelley Road, Salt River.
@ Obs KwikSpar in Station Road - R5 voucher for hot lunches
@ Obs Library- R10 'passports' – One night’s shelter
The OBSID would like to wish you a happy holiday
15 Dec 2010
Whilst enjoying the festive season we urge all to be vigilant when partaking in festivities and whilst at home or travelling. Please take extra care to keep your belongings secure from festive opportunists and report any suspicious activity to Vetus Schola on 021- 447 1066 or SAPS on 021 – 442 3121.
The OCA, ONW and OBSID present
Christmas carols on the Green
Sunday 19 December at 16:00
OBSID celebrates Mandela day
6 Jul 2011
Are you an Observatorian who’s keen to get involved
in Mandela day? OBSID is hosting projects on
Sunday & Monday (17 & 18 July)!
Please get in contact if you're planning on giving your 67 Minutes and let's do it in Obs!
OBSID'S FOUR PROJECTS:
1) Make a list of Infrastructure around your house that requires repair such as; potholes, pavements, drains, lamp poles, street sign. You can do this on your own time - Sunday or Monday and drop off or email the photos and/notes to OBSID during the week!
2) Work on the OBSID gardens; spreading vegetation from your garden into ours. Let us know if you have any plants you'd like to share and we'll let you know where you can earth them!
3) Assist in recruitment for the Observatory neighbourhood watch (ONW); ask your neighbour, ask a friend! Ask a few folks to sign up or better yet - sign up yourself! The more ears and eyes the less crime! Membership is free and having open communications is key!
Community activism in Observatory
KATHARINE MCKENZIE (Delivery Magazine), Feb 2010
The residents of Observatory in Cape Town are taking responsibility for making their suburb safer and more attractive
Over the last few years the community of Observatory has been developing a strong sense of civic identity, taking local action to improve the area for all of its residents.