The inaugural meeting of STSCC was held in May 2000 and by August of that year the club had 60 members.
Current membership is 280, with a committee of 11, several of whom are regular lecturers at the various computer
courses offered by the club.
By a mutually favourable arrangement with Simon's Town High School, afternoon classes are held in the school computer laboratory,
and include basic Beginners, Word, Intermediate, Excel, Internet/WWW, as well as special interest courses such as Digital
Photo Editing, and Scanners. Once a term experts in various fields lead a Question and Answer Session which is free and
open to all members, and twice a year members are invited to an informal social.
The membership fee is R40 per annum. Depending on the course, 2-hour hands-on classes run for 3 to 7 weeks on a once a week basis,
at a cost of R30 per class.
For further information call the Secretary Anne on 021 786 1147
The recently released souvenir and guide book
"Simon's Town-Views from the Bay" presents more than 100 beautiful photographs taken
mainly from Simon's Bay. It contains a fold -out map of Simon's Town and a guide as to what to do, where to stay and where to eat!
The authors Boet Dommisse and Dave Hurwitz believe that while the book will be of value to tourists, it also presents residents with
a "new" view of this fascinating town and bay.
More than 100 colour photographs taken in and around Simon's Town,
mainly from Simon's Bay.
Brief historical and descriptive text.
Includes a list of things to do and see in and around Simon's Town
Listing of accommodations, restaurants, businesses and useful contact telephone numbers.
Three-page fold out map with details from Glencairn to Miller's Point
Available at
Simon's Town Museum, Court Rd. Simon's Town Publicity St. Georges St. and local business outlets
Or contact
J Dommisse, 11 Dolphin Way, Simon's Town, 7975
Tel/Fax: 021 786 1147
E-mail
dolphin.eleven@iafrica.com
Admiralty House - Simon's Town by Boet Dommisse was published in February 2005
Admiralty House - Simon's Town. Published 15 February 2005
This richly illustrated and elegant book was written by Boet Dommisse, at the request of Naval Base, Simon's Town.
It sets out to record the history of the house, dating from 1740, the many interesting people who lived in or visited
Admiralty House, and some of their stories.
It also describes Admiralty House of today - its furnishings, art and objets d'art. The attractive gardens, Flora and
the Portuguese cannons are also included. Yet it remains an eminently readable work with over 300 relevant illustrations,
160 pages with hard and dust covers.
The book has been privately published and only 600 copies will be sold.
Availability: Publisher at 11 Dolphin Way, Simon's Town, 7975, or Simon's Town Museum,
or Wordsworths, Longbeach.
Contact: Tel/Fax 021 7861147
dolphin.eleven@iafrica.com
gosimonstown.com your entrance to Simon's Town South Africa
Welcome to the quaint historical naval town of Simon's Town South Africa otherwise known as Simonstown situated near Cape Point,
Cape Town, South Africa. Simon's Town offers a variety of excellent accommodation you can choose from an excellent
selection of hotels, bed and breakfast establishments and self catering accommodation. Stroll down Simonstown's historical
mile and visit the local museum, the navy museum or the toy museum. Enjoy a meal at one of Simon's Town's popular restaurants
or coffee shops. If you are adventurous use Simon's Town South Africa as a base to go deep sea fishing, shark cage diving,
sea kayaking, diving or sailing. Spend your days relaxing on one of Simonstown's magnificent beaches, Boulders, Seaforth,
Long Beach, Fishermans Beach, Windmill Beach. Simon's Towns beaches are ideal for families. Enjoy a round of golf at Simon's
Town's Country Club. While visiting Simon's Town take a stroll to Boulders Beach and visit the famous penguin colony.
From Simon's Town take a scenic drive to enjoy the beauty of Cape Point Nature Reserve. Watch the whales in the bay
they visit Simonstown in South Africa from June to October.
Simon's Town South Africa is the ultimate holiday destination for you and your family.
Simonstown in South Africa a excellent holiday destination.
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