In the past, the signboard directing traffic to turn left to Aliwal North was located near Rest-a-While. It was subsequently moved, to the corner just before Biba’s. This could have indicated to drivers that they should take the next turn left, which happens to be Church St. There are also some drivers who prefer to take Church St instead of Hoffman St as there is less traffic and, now that the surface of Church St is so good, they can race along at a good speed.
Last month a large truck with trailers did exactly this and connected with the electrical cables draped rather low over the road. A couple of days later, another large truck came belting down Church St and took out one of the electricity poles, once again leaving some residents without power and Herb Cottage with no telephone connection for several days.
BMW Bikers from Gauteng decended on Smithfield over the weekend making use of the facilities and hospitalities of our village.
Os du Rand, links, ‘n nuwe gesig by die veiling hier gesien met Pieter moller, OFM DJ, Lizette Prinsloo en ander besoekers.
The new door that will open soon in Smithfield is that of the Fresh Paint art gallery, which will carry a variety of artworks: paintings, pottery, sculpture, photography as well as the unique models of the African Toy Shop.
Despite the challenges of keeping the streets clean, the colourful sight of drums and flower pots still line the main street in Smithfield.
Ou Grietjie attracted the crouds at the latest BibberChill festival held at the Smithfield golf course. Despite the cold – a real brrrrrrr – a large turnout did not miss the now popular winter event.
