Bikers Rallies in Historical Tulbagh

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=30 BGCOLOR="#0066CC" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" width="100%" style=" border-left: 1px solid #3366CC;" BGCOLOR="#000066" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <B>Tulbagh Info Information</B></div> <div> Bikers Rallies in Historical Tulbagh</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="120" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#0099CC HEIGHT= 15 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="local_news.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tulbagh News Page 2"><U>Back to Local News</U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>Should noisy Biker's Rallies be held in the Historical town of Tulbagh?</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Previous correspondence - if any - follows after in sequence below.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Should we be encouraging weddings, people who love the ambiance and our wonderful sence of space and cultural heritage, or should we be attracting a noisy bikers rally for instance?  Will our Tourism Committee and the Municipality come to their senses eventually and work with this community instead of working against it to preserve our Tulbagh environment for posterity?</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Have a look at the Bikers in action in the main street of Tulbagh (Van der Stel Street) on 1 May, 2010 on </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>YouTube</B></FONT><B> and you judge for yourself as to whether you agree that this is NOT the sort of event we should encourage for Tulbagh?</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Put your speakers on for maximum effect of the reality of  noise created!</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5rnEkl3dmI" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5rnEkl3d">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5rnEkl3dmI</A> </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2z4TK1x200" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2z4TK1x2">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2z4TK1x200</A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_wrFAp_8nM" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_wrFAp_8">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_wrFAp_8nM</A> </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRdrCiFYmAM" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRdrCiFYm">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRdrCiFYmAM</A> </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjGwVXyHUVU" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjGwVXyHU">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjGwVXyHUVU</A> </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWVCQXGABEg" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWVCQXGAB">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWVCQXGABEg</A> </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bqwHaw96O8" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bqwHaw96">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bqwHaw96O8</A> </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqOUalBhWjQ" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqOUalBhW">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqOUalBhWjQ</A> </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j39rpglIy1A" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j39rpglIy">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j39rpglIy1A</A> </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZLMJV_Pq-M" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZLMJV_Pq">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZLMJV_Pq-M</A> </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_Z1tZ29gGM" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_Z1tZ29g">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_Z1tZ29gGM</A> </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgTw7a55ZPs" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgTw7a55Z">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgTw7a55ZPs</A> </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaOlie2jQ9A" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaOlie2jQ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaOlie2jQ9A</A> </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQD5RMqEQSM" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQD5RMqEQ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQD5RMqEQSM</A></div> <bR> <div> <B>An exchange of emails between the Chairperson of the Tulbagh Ratepayers and Inwoners Forum (TRIF) follows. TRIF makes it clear that TRIF is dead against these Bikers Rallies and are wanting to stop the noisy Biker' events - once and for all. Other emails from concerned residents and TRIF are also posted for information below this exchange.</B></div> <bR> <div> 23 April, 2010</div> <div> General email Letter to the Tulbagh News</div> <bR> <div> <B>The Sharks Bikers Rally goes ahead despite opposition from the community?</B></div> <bR> <div> This is now confirmed by the Municipality in a call from DA Councillor Joubert to the Municipal Manager on the morning of Friday 23 April, 2010. This a complete about-turn on the letter received from the Acting Municipal Manager on 9 April, 2010 which informed the writer that permission for the Sharks Bikers Rally had not been granted.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Another contradiction? Another about turn another indication of their apparent inability to plan and communicate properly? Is it the case in the Municipality that the one hand does not know what the other hand is doing? Is it total and utter confusion as seemingly always?<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> So, the Municipality does not have money to provide for adequate and basic service delivery, toilets for the poor, addressing basic needs of the community (at least 5 water breakages in the last three weeks - known to the writer at least), a job creation project perhaps? But, they have the money for a Youth Centre, a PA for the Mayor at R30,000 a month and will bend over backwards to make a quick decision to upgrade the facilities at Klipriver Park to allow a motor bike rally 'to make their point' that they run the show for better or for worse? Does the latter apply?<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> They couldn't find the money before and felt nothing about all the other bookings that were cancelled between February and the last long weekend by 'ordinary' visitors and families who wished to visit Tulbagh and stay at the Klipriver Park but they can quickly find the money now? They seemingly don't care about the effects of their decision on planned weddings and other events and accommodation bookings in the valley for the same date?<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Does this confirm that this Municipality has lost sight of its priorities?<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> This is a Mayoral Executive Committee decision again (they appear to make all the decisions these days and not Council)? Are they making arbitrary decisions that affect the community of Tulbagh without prior consultation with this community again? Does the Mayor now support 'Drag Racing' contrary to her letter to The Herald newspaper about two weeks ago?<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Nepotism, intransigence, arrogance or patronisation? Which, or all, apply in this case?<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> They seemingly are not able to get the message that we need 'Service Delivery' and 'Good Governance' and not noisy bikers creating utter chaos and unhappiness, conflict with wedding functions and people wanting a quiet weekend in Tulbagh at the other Accommodation establishments (the ones which are paying them Rates and Taxes)?<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Another unpleasant reminder of where we stand with this Municipality and more motivation in support of an endeavor to get Tulbagh out of the amalgamated Witzenberg Municipality?<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> John Veschini<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Chairperson<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> T.R.I.F</div> <div> Tulbagh Ratepayers and Inwoners Forum</div> <div> P O Box 10, </div> <div> Tulbagh,</div> <div> 6820</div> <div> email : <U>rockyvalley@telkomsa.net</U></div> <div> 023 2302172</div> <div> 082 6538229</div> <div> <B>Has it come to a point where the people of Tulbagh should decide of what sort of events and tourists </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>From:</B> John at Rocky Valley [mailto:rockyvalley@telkomsa.net] </div> <div> <B>Sent:</B> 09 April 2010 03:58 PM</div> <div> <B>To:</B> David Nasson</div> <div> <B>Cc:</B> Raymond Esau; Hennie Taljaard</div> <div> <B>Subject:</B> Bikers Rally</div> <div> <B>Importance:</B> High</div> <div> Dear David,</div> <bR> <div> I am informed that due to the state of the Klipriver Park, the booking for the Bikers at the Park was not accepted and the Bikers have been afforded the opportunity to have their event and be 'accommodated' on the Tulbagh Show grounds.</div> <bR> <div> I would like to know whether the Show grounds are zoned and licenced for such an event and whether under their zoning, they are permitted to accommodate the participants in the event.</div> <bR> <div> Your urgent response will be appreciated.</div> <bR> <div> Kind regards,</div> <bR> <div> John Veschini</div> <div> TRIF</div> <bR> <div> ----- Original Message ----- </div> <div> <B>From:</B> Raymond Esau </div> <div> <B>To:</B> John at Rocky Valley ; David Nasson </div> <div> <B>Sent:</B> Friday, April 09, 2010 4:18 PM </div> <div> <B>Subject:</B> RE: Bikers Rally </div> <bR> <div> Hi John,</div> <bR> <div> I am the acting Municipal Manager for today and as such, I have informed the organisers of the rally of the decision of the Mayoral Committee that permission for the rally is not granted. </div> <bR> <div> The show grounds are indeed zoned for such events. No licences are required from the municipality. They however need to liaise with us and get special permission if they would want to have special events on municipal roads.</div> <bR> <div> Regards </div> <bR> <div> P Raymond Esau </div> <div> Director: Finance </div> <div> Witzenberg Municipality</div> <bR> <bR> <div> ----- Original Message ----- </div> <div> <B>From:</B> John Veschini</div> <div> <B>To:</B> Raymond Esau </div> <div> <B>Sent:</B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Tahoma" >10 April 2010 11:19 AM</FONT></div> <div> <B>Subject:</B> RE: Bikers Rally </div> <bR> <div> Hi Raymond,<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> I thank you for your quick response.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Perhaps Hennie Taljaard could provide me with details of what the actual zoning of the Show Ground is and what is provided for in that zoning and whether the zoning allows for accommodation of humans as well as animals etc. (mixed business, accommodation etc. - for animal and human use). I understand that there are at least 3 rental tenants being accommodated there. I would also like to know whether the premises that are let, comply with the National Building Regulations (size of room, ventilation, lighting, ceiling height, sanitary facilities etc.). Perhaps there may be reasonable cause for an Environmental Impact Assessment having to be undertaken by the owners, if the zoning does not provide for all of the above and for activities that may impact on the environment - such as a noisy bikers rally?<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> I would think that the same may apply to the Klip River Park, should the Municipality (or its successors in Title) decide to host Bikers Rallies in the future. The same would apply to any property within the Municipal area, including agricultural?<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> From your end, I would like to know if the accommodation units have pre-paid meters for the accommodation units, if the owners are being levied for separate sewerage, and refuse services accounts and whether the owner is being charged for sewerage availability levies per accommodation unit.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> I would also like to know how the municipality levies sewerage charges to the property itself and whether such charges are per toilet, or connection to the internal sewer system. Alternatively, I would like to know if the sewerage flow is measured and the owners are charged by volume.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> In the event of the Bikers Rally taking place anywhere in this valley, I would care to know if the Municipality is equipped with decibel measuring equipment and is prepared to enforce any regulations pertaining to noise pollution that may be excessive in terms of SANS Standard Codes of Practice as determined by the Department of Environmental Affairs, or any regulations that the Municipality has, that have been adopted to control excessive noise affecting residential, business or commercial, or rural areas. This would include the noise that individual bikers make when they do their revving, wheelies and drag racing in the town.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> If such a rally is held, could it be explained as to who's permission will have to be obtained if a road is closed for a drag race and it happens to be on a Provincial road?<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> I wish to make it abundantly clear that TRIF is and has always been opposed to the Bikers Rally, as not being the type of activity that should be encouraged from a Tourism point of view and being totally out of character to Tulbagh and what it represents in terms of ambiance, historical and cultural and heritage. This is aside to the impact that these events have on our natural environment and our sense of space and tranquility.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> I consider the entire matter of last minute cancellations of bookings to Klipriver Park due to the state of the Park, a shocking state of affairs - whether it be an ordinary visitor, or a Biker's Rally. Most certainly people make plans (such as the two families who were to visit on the long weekend and the bikers - such as advertising and organisational considerations).<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Without in anyway suggesting support for the Rally, one must sympathise with the Bikers as a result of the late cancellation. I believe that it is an indictment on this Municipality's organisational capabilities and it's insensitivity to the public or Tulbagh, the accommodation and wedding establishments, as well as the bikers, that it allowed the state of affairs to develop to this point in the fist place. </div> <bR> <div> Kind regards,<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> John Veschini<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> TRIF</div> <bR> <div> ----- Original Message ----- </div> <div> <B>From:</B> <U>David Nasson</U> </div> <div> <B>To:</B> <U>John at Rocky Valley</U> ; <U>Corrie Wessels</U> ; <U>Gert Bezuidenhout</U> </div> <div> <B>Cc:</B> <U>Neil and Mandy de Jager</U> ; <U>Kevin Klaasen</U> ; <U>Stefan Louw</U> ; <U>Jonathan Nel</U> ; <U>John Torr</U> ; <U>Maina Joubert</U> </div> <div> <B>Sent:</B> Friday, November 07, 2008 7:22 AM </div> <div> <B>Subject:</B> RE: Shark Rally </div> <div> The rally was not approved and will be tabled at the Council meeting of 27/11</div> <div> David Nasson</div> <div> Acting Municipal Manager</div> <div> Witzenberg Municipality</div> <div> Tel. 023-3168105</div> <div> Fax 023-3161877</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>From:</B> John at Rocky Valley [mailto:rockyvalley@telkomsa.net] </div> <div> <B>Sent:</B> 06 November 2008 11:47 AM</div> <div> <B>To:</B> David Nasson</div> <div> <B>Cc:</B> Neil and Mandy de Jager; Kevin Klaasen; Stefan Louw; Jonathan Nel; John Torr; Maina Joubert</div> <div> <B>Subject:</B> Shark Rally</div> <div> Dear David,</div> <div> I note from the local Tulbagh eNews that the Bikers rally is set to happen on 1, 2, & 3 May 2009.</div> <div> Has this rally been approved by Council? If so, at what Council meeting was the rally approved?</div> <div> Regards,</div> <div> John Veschini </div> <bR> <bR> <div> ----- Original Message ----- </div> <div> <B>From:</B> <U>David Nasson</U> </div> <div> <B>To:</B> <U>amanda catherine de jager</U> </div> <div> <B>Cc:</B> <U>Andre Bosman</U> ; <U>Jo-Ann Krieger</U> </div> <div> <B>Sent:</B> Thursday, July 10, 2008 7:35 AM </div> <div> <B>Subject:</B> RE: Bike Rally </div> <div> On the matter of the bike rally I gave instructions that a public meeting be arranged and you be informed accordingly to express you viewpoint.We ,in terms of legislation take our instructions from Council.The matter will be tabled after all the inputs have been obtained.The matter of Mrs.Wesso is referred to her manager Jo-Ann Krieger for further investigation and disciplinary action.Kindly advise of your willingness to testify at such hearing.I’m in agreement that the official’s conduct is in breach of the code of conduct for employees and, if proven, warrants stern action. </div> <div> David Nasson</div> <div> Director: Corporate Services</div> <div> Witzenberg Municipality</div> <div> Tel. 023-3168105</div> <div> Fax 023-3161877</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> T.R.I.F.</div> <div> (Tulbagh Ratepayers & Inwoners Forum)</div> <div> C/o P O Box 339 Tulbagh 6820</div> <div> Chairman: Niël de Jager</div> <div> Contact: (023) 230 0233/083 522 8666</div> <bR> <div> <B>Mr David Nasson</B></div> <div> <B>E-mail</B></div> <div> <B>9 July 2008 </B></div> <bR> <div> Dear David</div> <bR> <div> With reference to the application for a “Bike Rally” to take place in Tulbagh, I wish to stress, as we did at our meeting on 3<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >rd</FONT> July, 2008, that it will not <B><U>under any circumstances</U></B> be accepted by T.R.I.F. or the residents of Tulbagh. Mr Bosman or any other member of your staff is, therefore, to be instructed to turn the application down. That goes for any future applications for “bike rallies” as well.</div> <bR> <div> Secondly, there is a matter I wish to report, namely:</div> <bR> <div> On Monday 7<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> July, 2008 I, and my wife, took our domestic worker, Jesmien Marais, to see Mrs Frieds Wesso regarding her arrear account and to apply for indigent assistance. Incidentally, I telephoned her beforehand and made an arrangement to see her. On arrival at her (Mrs Wesso) office, there was a gentleman seated at her table, he attempted to get up and leave, but was told by Mrs Wesso to “sit, jy's my man”, at which time he sat down again and was party to everything discussed during the interview. (I might add that there was another gentleman sitting waiting for her, thinking she was busy with a “client”). </div> <bR> <div> I wish to express my disgust regarding he situation and find it extremely unprofessional to expect anyone to discuss their personal finances in the company of a total stranger, who does not even work for the municipality. Kindly ensure that this does not happen to anyone again in the future.</div> <bR> <div> Regards</div> <bR> <div> Niël de Jager</div> <div> Chairman T.R.I.F.</div> <bR> <div> ----- Original Message ----- </div> <div> <B>From:</B> {428166FF-97B3-41DD-8A80-750B7B1E9B42}mid://00000392/!x-usc:mailto:allen@art4fundraisers.com"<U>Allen</U> </div> <div> <B>To:</B> <U>news@ncphoto.co.za</U> </div> <div> <B>Sent:</B> Monday, May 04, 2009 11:45 AM </div> <div> <B>Subject:</B> Bike Rally Do we need it? </div> <div> I fully agree with your other 2 residents (Tulbagh enews 289) about the Bike rally, I had an idiot doing a wheelie coming straight for me in Van Der Stel Street in the pouring rain. These people don't think about when they fall on their Ar** in front of someone's car, then we have to live with the knowledge that we seriously injured or killed one of them, people say Oh! don't worry about it, it was his fault, that does not take away the trauma. </div> <div> I also saw one of the bikers urinating in v/d Stel Street on Sunday Morning in full view of everyone that passed. I would like to ask the people of Tulbagh, DO WE NEED THIS RUBBISH ??? </div> <div> Sign the petition below and send it on to everyone you know when it gets to 50 please forward a copy to me at {428166FF-97B3-41DD-8A80-750B7B1E9B42}mid://00000392/!x-usc:mailto:jesnat@telkomsa.net"<U>jesnat@telkomsa.net</U> </div> <div> Allen J Burton </div> <div> Allen Burton Tulbagh 082-9055-390</div> <bR> <div> ----- Original Message ----- </div> <div> <B>From:</B> <U>de jager</U> </div> <div> <B>To:</B> <U>David Nasson</U> </div> <div> <B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 15, 2009 4:03 PM </div> <div> <B>Subject:</B> Emailing: Bike Rallies </div> <div> A T T A C H M E N T S</div> <bR> <div> David Nasson</div> <div> Witzenberg Municipality</div> <bR> <div> Dear David</div> <bR> <div> Re:  Motorbike Rally - Tulbagh</div> <bR> <div> It is, once again, our pet subject “motorbike rallies”.</div> <bR> <div> As mentioned to you telephonically, we wish to reiterate our feelings regarding the above matter.</div> <bR> <div> After the latest rally, namely, The Shark Rally which took place from the 1<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >st</FONT> to the 3<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >rd</FONT> of May, 2009, I have had several phone calls and letters from the public, expressing their disgust about this situation and I feel it is necessary to pass these views on to your and your council, before anyone gets the chance to book another such happening.</div> <bR> <div> Attached you will find a few of these letters, some of which are from visitors from out of town. These are people who were attending weddings here and have intimated that they have no desire to revisit a town which permits such events and the accompanying bad behaviour. May I also draw your attention to the article in the Witzenberg Herald of Friday 8<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> May, 2009, in which similar sentiments were expressed.</div> <bR> <div> Furthermore, I wish to point out that there were two deaths of motor cyclists, which were probably caused by their blatant disregard for the traffic laws, or any other laws, for that matter. It also goes beyond my comprehension how “drag racing” can be permitted on a public road and in this instance there was a collision caused by one of the bikers who overshot the stop sign at the crossing of Stasie Road and the R46. How much longer is the public going to have to put up with this situation as well as the noise, which carried on until the early of the morning robbing the people of the town of their sleep the entire weekend.</div> <bR> <div> Another aspect for consideration is the amount of effort and money many residents and business owners have put into marketing Tulbagh as a tourist and wedding destination only to have all this work undone in one single weekend. The negative publicity we receive as a result of bike rallies outweighs all efforts to promote and market our town.</div> <bR> <div> Incidentally, if we had received any positive comment on this matter I would have included them in this appeal but unfortunately, there was none!</div> <bR> <div> Kind regards</div> <bR> <div> Niel de Jager</div> <div> Chairman T.R.I.F.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" width=28 style=" border-top: 1px solid #0066CC; border-left: 1px solid #0066CC;border-right: 1px solid #0066CC; border-bottom: 1px solid #0066CC;" BGCOLOR="#0066CC" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>