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18/12/2024

From the Barberton Bliss & News page - amazing photos!

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10/12/2024

Barberton's "Steam" History - 1 April 1896

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08/12/2024

Eureka City!

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28/09/2024

The SA Irish Pipes and Drum band has not missed this annual trip to Barberton for the re-dedication of their plaque at the Garden of Remembrance since their first trip in 1971.

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17/09/2024

Did you know...

That the Lewis & Marks building has been restored! It will now be the new home for the Barberton Mines Trust Community Programme as well as their Enterprise and Supplier Development Hub.

It was the first double-storey buildings in Barberton and is still one of the taller structures in town. A third storey was added in later years.

In the gold rush of 1880, Barberton drew all kinds of characters, including Sammy Marks. He propelled himself from peddler of cheap jewellery and electroplated cutlery to one of South Africa’s leading industrialists.

Along with his cousin and business partner Isaac Lewis, Sammy built the Lewis & Marks Building. It housed the Bank of Africa on the ground floor and other offices on the top storey. Like its entrepreneurial creators, the building was ahead of its time and has left its mark in the history of the town and is still in use today.

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16/09/2024

Mark your calendar - 28 Sept 2024.
SA Irish Pipes and Drums in Barberton.

*REMINDER!!!*
*28 SEPTEMBER!!*
☘️ SA Irish Pipes & Drums 53rd Anniversary Parade - 10h15 for 10h45 Barberton Museum
☘️ Drumhead Service - 16h30 for 17h00 Garden of Remembrance.
*'Please diarize, support and spread the word far and wide!!*☘️
_Poster courtesy Andrea Els Barberton Adventures._

13/09/2024

Did you know that Greenstone Trading Post wasn’t always a shopping center? Over 110 years ago, this charming location was the Impala Hotel, a popular stop for travelers and a piece of local history!

Today, it has transformed into a vibrant community shopping hub, where you can enjoy modern conveniences, support local businesses, and soak in the history that lives on in these walls.

The Greenstone Trading Post is home to few local shops namely a coffee shop, Cast Iron Coffee Roastery, AmaSweety Shop, Marzis Walls, Floors and Blinds, Furry Friends and Greenstone Pizza (the best pizza in Barberton).

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21/05/2024

21/05/2024

23/01/2024

TRAINING RIDE
Queens River Adventure Camp near Badplaas
20 and 21 January
27 and 28 January

Queens River Adventure Camp near Badplaas has a well marked 31km mountain bike trail to the Devils Knuckles with great views over the Barberton Valley.

The trail is challenging and experienced cyclists will be able to complete it in under 2 hours. Great for a slower family fun ride as well. Support vehicle available.

Day permits, overnight house or dormitory accommodation is available.
Self catering, bring own bedding and towels.
Unlimited trail rides included in accommodation cost.

The trail is available throughout the year, booking essential.

Book with the Caretaker at 064 880 2175 on whatsapp or email [email protected]

www.queensriver.co.za

Barberton Tourism Info

03/11/2023

The Mopani Barberton XCM MTB Challenge is on the 27 January 2024.

Remember to book your accommodation ahead of time as this event fills the town of Barberton to the brim!

Here is the ad for the 1997 Barberton Mountain Bike Challenge. What a blast from the past! Thanks to Lucy Cambourn for the photo.

In conjunction with our main sponsor Mopani Pharmacy , our recent events have changed significantly since 1997! The race registration - as an example - is now online, quick and effective which everyone appreciates.

Enter online at https://www.entrytime.com/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=7343


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