On the 21^st of September 2010 the latest Ardmore Ceramic Art Collection - in conjunction with Charles Greig and The Collection by Liz McGrath - will be launched at an invitation only opening.

The collection - entitled Travellers of Africa - captures the imagination of the artists and in doing so portrays the previously unrecorded stories, myths and fantasies of the African traveller.

The exceptional Travellers of Africa Ardmore collection will also be showcased at Charles Greig in Hyde Park, The Cellars-Hohenort, The Marine and The Plettenberg.

David Rawdon, one of the South African hospitality industry pioneers, sadly passed away earlier this month.

David was actively involved in starting a number of South Africa’s most famous hotels including Rawdon’s Country House - in the Midlands - Lanzerac Hotel, the Matjiesfontein Village (including the iconic Lord Milner Hotel) and our very own Marine Hotel in Hermanus.

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Those who knew David will attest to the fact that he was an extraordinary individual whose life, of 85 years, was full of phenomenal accomplishments and visionary ideas.

The Guitars in Concert - which aims to raise funds for Place of Hope, a charity supported by The Plettenberg - will be taking place on the 28^th of August 2010 (tomorrow).

Time:            7pm

Place:           St. Peters Anglican Hall, Plettenberg Bay

Price:            R80 (includes a bowl of soup, a roll and a drink)

This local home, for abandoned children, has received very little government support so to raise additional and much needed funds and awareness top guitarists - from Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay - will be performing.

The Plettenberg General Manager, Lisa Knight, and Assistant General Manager, Justin Mitchell, recently paid a visit to the Place of Hope baby shelter. Here they met the gracious Celia who selflessly cares for six orphaned HIV/AIDS toddlers.

Performers include well-known guitarists: Avril Kinsey, Dr Rudi Bower and Johan Rautenbach alongside local musicians. The programme promises to be a fantastic mix of both classical and modern guitar-music and is a must for any music lover.

If you haven’t yet purchased tickets you can do so through Jane - 072 385 4610.