Uncle Ampie lights a candle in remembrance of those who passed on.
Simon's descendants
Debenaé handing a gift to uncle Ampie
Janetta's descendants
Robert's descendants
Moses' descendants
Daniel's descendants
Robert's descendants
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Wicomb Reunion 2009 pictures
Uncle Ampie lights a candle in remembrance of those who passed on. Simon's descendants Debenaé handing a gift to uncle Ampie Janetta's descendants Robert's descendants Moses' descendants Daniel's descendants Robert's descendants 
Friday, April 17, 2009
Wicomb Reunion 2009 at Calitzdorp
Yes family, time is drawing near, the bi-annual reunion is officially starting on Saturday, 25 April 2009.
Everybody is excited and cannot wait to see each other at the reunion. For those who have to travel long distances, please drive careful. SEE YOU AT THE REUNION!!!
Monday, March 16, 2009
WICOMB FAMILY REUNION 2007 FEEDBACK
WICOMB FAMILY REUNION 2007
Dear Family
On behalf of the Eastern Cape Wicomb Family, we wish to express our sincere gratitude for the highly successful Reunion of May 2007.
We are deeply indebted to you for the mammoth task you had in making the Reunion the success it was. The huge amount of positives which came forth from this experience, is something we hold dear to our hearts.
In addition to the adult members of the family, our children had much praise for the occasion. And we are still talking of the good time we had.
We had an in depth discussion of the Reunion, and in addition to the praise for the Reunion, we also had a few suggestions and recommendations we would like to put forth. We trust that these points will be looked at in earnest, as we have, with the utmost sincerity, attempted to come to the fore with suggestions for the good not only of the Reunion, but for the family as a whole.
Find attached a note on “DISCUSSION ON WICOMB FAMILY REUNION 2007”, which we trust you will find in order.
Once more, thanks so much for the most enjoyable Family Reunion, and for making us part of a Family we can all be proud of.
May God Bless You All.
--------------------------------
Farouk Wicomb
(on behalf of Eastern Cape Wicomb Family)
WICOMB FAMILY REUNION
[EASTERN CAPE]
DISCUSSION ON WICOMB FAMILY REUNION 2007:
(1) The Reunion proved to be a huge success in many ways:
(a) The renewal of old family ties: Family with whom contact had been lost, met again after many years, sparking a renewed feeling of love and belonging.
(b) Family members who came for the very first time, and others who had met the family for the first time, found this experience very exciting, and vowed to attend the next one again.
(c) The younger members of the family found it extremely enjoyable, and posed the question: “Can’t we have it every year?” This sentiment stemmed from the fact that they:
(i) had the freedom to move around freely.
(ii) felt safe and secure.
(ii) met up with old family acquaintances.
(iv) met new family members.
(v) enjoyed the general set-up and environment.
(d) There was a good, pleasant atmosphere and this set the tone for good inter-mingling and getting to know each other better.
(e) The closeness that was evident, is a sure and positive sign and indication that we have come to know and understand each other better ------ our unique cultures, habits, mannerisms, character make-up, etc. Is this not one of the aims of our Reunion?
All of the above bodes well for the future, especially for our younger generation who have come to experience something new ----- finding new family connections, increasing and broadening their vision and views of life.
We are therefore duty-bound to create the opportunities for our youth to live this out to the full and thus develop a feeling of deep love and adoration for one another and for the family as a whole.
Through this we will easily succeed in building strong character in our children and so carry through the ethics and morals which our forebears so rigorously stood for.
(2) SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
(a) To encourage, expand and build on all the good that emanated from our past Reunion and previous ones, we need to consider having these Reunions more often and within a shorter space of each other. An interval of 3 years from one Reunion to another, is far too long. We should look at the possibility of 1 or 2 year intervals, or even as some of the youngsters said, “every year”. [The date of a Reunion should, in any case, coincide with a long weekend, which might not be available a certain year].
(b) Youth involvement: In order to sound out their views, opinions, thoughts and ideas, our youngsters need to get together and workshop, inter alia, the following:
(i) the do’s and don’t’s at our Reunions.
(ii) their wants, needs and choice of activities for the Reunions.
(iii) how they can be part of the organizing aspect before and at the Reunion.
This could be done either:
(i) before the Reunion in every province or
(ii) jointly, before the Reunion, at one centre or
(iii) at the Reunion (which might be a bit late, as events need to be organized before-hand).
(c) There is an abundant supply of talent available in the family, and this should be exploited and displayed in the form of a Concert. Each province could be requested to prepare a few items like singing, acting, games, etc
(d) All members who have made bookings or paid for chalets, and day visitors, should be issued with a Ticket or Voucher, which has to be produced at the gate on arrival. Should it be necessary for anyone to pay at the gate, then this could be arranged if numbered tickets are left at the gate. This could ensure that near-correct numbers are obtained so as to obviate the possibility of under-catering for meals.
(e) Seating at the Hall: Because it is very cumbersome, awkward and maybe difficult to carry or transport chairs to and from the Hall, consideration should be given to hiring of chairs. This expense could be built into the hiring fees of the chalets.
(f) It should be brought to the attention of the Spa’s authorities that the hot water pool outside needs proper lighting, as it is dangerously underlit.
(g) A Register of all those present at Reunions should be filled out, to form part of our possible “Wicomb Archive”.
(h) A Data base of Names, Addresses, Name of Parent and Contact Details of all family members in each centre(province), should be set up and placed on the Wicomb Website.
(i) An enlarged Family Tree should be fixed onto the wall as was done with the photographs.
(j) We should consider the establishment of a Wicomb Trust Fund for the purpose of serving the Wicomb family in, inter alia:
(a) Education.
(b) Investment: Acquisition of property e.g. a smallholding, or farm, or an established entity like the Calitzdorp Spa, etc and develop such property.
(c) Subsidising our elderly families at Reunions.
[Once this idea is accepted in principle, the mechanics and legalities can be worked on]
(k) When suggestions are made, ample time should be given for everybody to ponder about these, stretch their thoughts and imagination, share ideas, discuss and then come up with decision/s:
(a) after discussions in each province.
(b) at Reunion.
This is to ensure that everybody has a chance of pooling ideas, which does not easily come to the fore in a crowd.
(l) We should try to find ways of making it possible for the family to meet other members of the family at the Reunions. It seems that members tend to stick to only the family members they know well, forgetting that our purpose is to meet and get acquainted with all family circles.
(m) Use of Alcohol: There have been reports of some of our youngsters having been under the influence of alcohol. This has had some negative effects on some of our kids, who had apparently been confronted by such tipsy youngsters with comments and actions that are simply filthy and not conducive to good family morals. These incidents were apparently experienced at the Hot Pool at night. This aspect needs serious consideration which we need to rectify at our next Reunion.
(n) Family Emblem: Because there is no certainty that the Wycombe badge is that of our Wicombs, we should consider designing our own one. Each design on an emblem normally depicts some meaning. We have many talented, artistic members in our family whom we could request to come up with some design.
[Using something which does not belong to us, could become a legal sorepoint of plagiarism].
(o) A joint meeting of representatives of all 3 centres(provinces) ---- Western, Eastern and Southern Cape, should be arranged over a weekend (before the next Reunion).
-----------------------------
Farouk Wicomb
(on behalf of Eastern Cape)
Dear Family
On behalf of the Eastern Cape Wicomb Family, we wish to express our sincere gratitude for the highly successful Reunion of May 2007.
We are deeply indebted to you for the mammoth task you had in making the Reunion the success it was. The huge amount of positives which came forth from this experience, is something we hold dear to our hearts.
In addition to the adult members of the family, our children had much praise for the occasion. And we are still talking of the good time we had.
We had an in depth discussion of the Reunion, and in addition to the praise for the Reunion, we also had a few suggestions and recommendations we would like to put forth. We trust that these points will be looked at in earnest, as we have, with the utmost sincerity, attempted to come to the fore with suggestions for the good not only of the Reunion, but for the family as a whole.
Find attached a note on “DISCUSSION ON WICOMB FAMILY REUNION 2007”, which we trust you will find in order.
Once more, thanks so much for the most enjoyable Family Reunion, and for making us part of a Family we can all be proud of.
May God Bless You All.
--------------------------------
Farouk Wicomb
(on behalf of Eastern Cape Wicomb Family)
WICOMB FAMILY REUNION
[EASTERN CAPE]
DISCUSSION ON WICOMB FAMILY REUNION 2007:
(1) The Reunion proved to be a huge success in many ways:
(a) The renewal of old family ties: Family with whom contact had been lost, met again after many years, sparking a renewed feeling of love and belonging.
(b) Family members who came for the very first time, and others who had met the family for the first time, found this experience very exciting, and vowed to attend the next one again.
(c) The younger members of the family found it extremely enjoyable, and posed the question: “Can’t we have it every year?” This sentiment stemmed from the fact that they:
(i) had the freedom to move around freely.
(ii) felt safe and secure.
(ii) met up with old family acquaintances.
(iv) met new family members.
(v) enjoyed the general set-up and environment.
(d) There was a good, pleasant atmosphere and this set the tone for good inter-mingling and getting to know each other better.
(e) The closeness that was evident, is a sure and positive sign and indication that we have come to know and understand each other better ------ our unique cultures, habits, mannerisms, character make-up, etc. Is this not one of the aims of our Reunion?
All of the above bodes well for the future, especially for our younger generation who have come to experience something new ----- finding new family connections, increasing and broadening their vision and views of life.
We are therefore duty-bound to create the opportunities for our youth to live this out to the full and thus develop a feeling of deep love and adoration for one another and for the family as a whole.
Through this we will easily succeed in building strong character in our children and so carry through the ethics and morals which our forebears so rigorously stood for.
(2) SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
(a) To encourage, expand and build on all the good that emanated from our past Reunion and previous ones, we need to consider having these Reunions more often and within a shorter space of each other. An interval of 3 years from one Reunion to another, is far too long. We should look at the possibility of 1 or 2 year intervals, or even as some of the youngsters said, “every year”. [The date of a Reunion should, in any case, coincide with a long weekend, which might not be available a certain year].
(b) Youth involvement: In order to sound out their views, opinions, thoughts and ideas, our youngsters need to get together and workshop, inter alia, the following:
(i) the do’s and don’t’s at our Reunions.
(ii) their wants, needs and choice of activities for the Reunions.
(iii) how they can be part of the organizing aspect before and at the Reunion.
This could be done either:
(i) before the Reunion in every province or
(ii) jointly, before the Reunion, at one centre or
(iii) at the Reunion (which might be a bit late, as events need to be organized before-hand).
(c) There is an abundant supply of talent available in the family, and this should be exploited and displayed in the form of a Concert. Each province could be requested to prepare a few items like singing, acting, games, etc
(d) All members who have made bookings or paid for chalets, and day visitors, should be issued with a Ticket or Voucher, which has to be produced at the gate on arrival. Should it be necessary for anyone to pay at the gate, then this could be arranged if numbered tickets are left at the gate. This could ensure that near-correct numbers are obtained so as to obviate the possibility of under-catering for meals.
(e) Seating at the Hall: Because it is very cumbersome, awkward and maybe difficult to carry or transport chairs to and from the Hall, consideration should be given to hiring of chairs. This expense could be built into the hiring fees of the chalets.
(f) It should be brought to the attention of the Spa’s authorities that the hot water pool outside needs proper lighting, as it is dangerously underlit.
(g) A Register of all those present at Reunions should be filled out, to form part of our possible “Wicomb Archive”.
(h) A Data base of Names, Addresses, Name of Parent and Contact Details of all family members in each centre(province), should be set up and placed on the Wicomb Website.
(i) An enlarged Family Tree should be fixed onto the wall as was done with the photographs.
(j) We should consider the establishment of a Wicomb Trust Fund for the purpose of serving the Wicomb family in, inter alia:
(a) Education.
(b) Investment: Acquisition of property e.g. a smallholding, or farm, or an established entity like the Calitzdorp Spa, etc and develop such property.
(c) Subsidising our elderly families at Reunions.
[Once this idea is accepted in principle, the mechanics and legalities can be worked on]
(k) When suggestions are made, ample time should be given for everybody to ponder about these, stretch their thoughts and imagination, share ideas, discuss and then come up with decision/s:
(a) after discussions in each province.
(b) at Reunion.
This is to ensure that everybody has a chance of pooling ideas, which does not easily come to the fore in a crowd.
(l) We should try to find ways of making it possible for the family to meet other members of the family at the Reunions. It seems that members tend to stick to only the family members they know well, forgetting that our purpose is to meet and get acquainted with all family circles.
(m) Use of Alcohol: There have been reports of some of our youngsters having been under the influence of alcohol. This has had some negative effects on some of our kids, who had apparently been confronted by such tipsy youngsters with comments and actions that are simply filthy and not conducive to good family morals. These incidents were apparently experienced at the Hot Pool at night. This aspect needs serious consideration which we need to rectify at our next Reunion.
(n) Family Emblem: Because there is no certainty that the Wycombe badge is that of our Wicombs, we should consider designing our own one. Each design on an emblem normally depicts some meaning. We have many talented, artistic members in our family whom we could request to come up with some design.
[Using something which does not belong to us, could become a legal sorepoint of plagiarism].
(o) A joint meeting of representatives of all 3 centres(provinces) ---- Western, Eastern and Southern Cape, should be arranged over a weekend (before the next Reunion).
-----------------------------
Farouk Wicomb
(on behalf of Eastern Cape)
Monday, February 2, 2009
CALITZDORP REUNION 2009
Hello familie,
Ja, dis alweer byna tyd vir ons volgende saamtrek van 25 tot 29 April 2009 by die Calitzdorp Spa.
Hiermee net ‘n bietjie oor wat vanjaar beoog word asook die tariewe.
Ons gaan dié keer baie strenger wees ten opsigte van toegang tot die oord. Ons ondervind met elke saamtrek probleme met die gesamentlike etes.
Te veel van die familie wat nie vir die naweek bespreek het nie,daag sonder kennisgewing by die Spa op as dagbesoekers en dra nie by tot die koste nie.
Ons is van mening dit is nie reg teenoor die ander nie. Dit het al meer as een keer gebeur dat dié wat die etes voorberei self nie iets te ete kry nie.
Om hierdie rede is besluit om vanjaar etekaartjies aan almal wat bespreek te verskaf.
Dit sal van dagbesoekers verwag word om 'n dagfooi van ten minste R25 per persoon te betaal.
Voorts sal strenger beheer by die hek toegepas word.
Ons wil niemand wegwys nie want hoe meer ons is hoe lekkerder. Selfs vriende van familie sal steeds welkom wees, mits hulle ook hul bydrae lewer.
'n Ander bron van kommer is van ons jongmense wat by tye te jolig word en die versoek is dat almal mekaar respekteer en veral eerbied teenoor die ouer familielede betoon word..
Wat baie belangrik is, is dat almal hulle moet geniet..
Ons soek ook voorstelle vir die naweek se program..
Laastens. Ons sal weer die chalets alternatiewelik aan die drie streke toeken en familie word aangemoedig om vroegtydig te bespreek.
En oja. Die van ons wat ‘n dag vroeër wil aankom, moet direk met die Spa skakel. Die nommer is 044 213 3371.
Die akkommodasiekostes is soos volg:
Swembad;
1-14: R1270 (drie nagte) R839 (twee nagte)
15-20: R1150 (drie nagte) R763 (twee nagte)
Vierbed (Berg) R868 (drie nagte) R 567 (twee nagte).
Sesbed (Berg) R1099 (drie nagte) R721 (twee nagte).
Karavaanstaanplek: R147 per dag (vier persone) + R13 vir elke bykomende persoon.
Familiegroete.
Namens die reëlingskomitee,
Garnett Wicomb.
(Sekretaris)
Sel: 072 4686 456
Epos adresse: wicombg@telkomsa.net
sport@hoorn.co.za
Bankbesonderhede:
Naam van rekening: Wicomb Familie Saamtrek
Absa. Spaarrekening. Nr. 912 8901 387:
Ja, dis alweer byna tyd vir ons volgende saamtrek van 25 tot 29 April 2009 by die Calitzdorp Spa.
Hiermee net ‘n bietjie oor wat vanjaar beoog word asook die tariewe.
Ons gaan dié keer baie strenger wees ten opsigte van toegang tot die oord. Ons ondervind met elke saamtrek probleme met die gesamentlike etes.
Te veel van die familie wat nie vir die naweek bespreek het nie,daag sonder kennisgewing by die Spa op as dagbesoekers en dra nie by tot die koste nie.
Ons is van mening dit is nie reg teenoor die ander nie. Dit het al meer as een keer gebeur dat dié wat die etes voorberei self nie iets te ete kry nie.
Om hierdie rede is besluit om vanjaar etekaartjies aan almal wat bespreek te verskaf.
Dit sal van dagbesoekers verwag word om 'n dagfooi van ten minste R25 per persoon te betaal.
Voorts sal strenger beheer by die hek toegepas word.
Ons wil niemand wegwys nie want hoe meer ons is hoe lekkerder. Selfs vriende van familie sal steeds welkom wees, mits hulle ook hul bydrae lewer.
'n Ander bron van kommer is van ons jongmense wat by tye te jolig word en die versoek is dat almal mekaar respekteer en veral eerbied teenoor die ouer familielede betoon word..
Wat baie belangrik is, is dat almal hulle moet geniet..
Ons soek ook voorstelle vir die naweek se program..
Laastens. Ons sal weer die chalets alternatiewelik aan die drie streke toeken en familie word aangemoedig om vroegtydig te bespreek.
En oja. Die van ons wat ‘n dag vroeër wil aankom, moet direk met die Spa skakel. Die nommer is 044 213 3371.
Die akkommodasiekostes is soos volg:
Swembad;
1-14: R1270 (drie nagte) R839 (twee nagte)
15-20: R1150 (drie nagte) R763 (twee nagte)
Vierbed (Berg) R868 (drie nagte) R 567 (twee nagte).
Sesbed (Berg) R1099 (drie nagte) R721 (twee nagte).
Karavaanstaanplek: R147 per dag (vier persone) + R13 vir elke bykomende persoon.
Familiegroete.
Namens die reëlingskomitee,
Garnett Wicomb.
(Sekretaris)
Sel: 072 4686 456
Epos adresse: wicombg@telkomsa.net
sport@hoorn.co.za
Bankbesonderhede:
Naam van rekening: Wicomb Familie Saamtrek
Absa. Spaarrekening. Nr. 912 8901 387:
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Wicomb Killed In Tragic Motorbike Accident
Please follow the two links below to read the story of how Franklin ( son of Garnett Wicomb), was tragically killed in a motorbike accident
Thursday, October 4, 2007
WICOMB WEDDING IN THE EASTERN CAPE
The wonderful biblical institution of marriage was witnessed by family and friends of Judy Wicomb and Eyob Yoseph on the 18 August 2007. Judy, daughter of Daniel and Phyllis Wicomb, married her Ethiopian-born husband in the Gelvandale Baptist Church in Port Elizabeth. The occasion was a mini-reunion of its own, with those close to the couple travelling from near and far.
The day dawned with perfect weather prevailing throughout the day (no sign of the notorious PE wind!). This enabled the festivities after the church service to continue at the parklike venue in Kragga Kamma to proceed smoothly. Snacks were served for the guests as they mingled about in the beautiful manicured gardens during the official photoshoot.
One of the highlights of the reception that evening (apart from the grooms speech) was a cultural wedding song and dance by relatives and friends of the groom. Everyone was so enthralled by the activity with most guests joining in the celebratory dance. The blending and accepting of the races and culture as experienced at the event goes a long way in preserving peace and harmony in the home, community and the world.
Congratulations Judy and Eyob! May you be blessed with a future filled with love and happiness forever.
The day dawned with perfect weather prevailing throughout the day (no sign of the notorious PE wind!). This enabled the festivities after the church service to continue at the parklike venue in Kragga Kamma to proceed smoothly. Snacks were served for the guests as they mingled about in the beautiful manicured gardens during the official photoshoot.
One of the highlights of the reception that evening (apart from the grooms speech) was a cultural wedding song and dance by relatives and friends of the groom. Everyone was so enthralled by the activity with most guests joining in the celebratory dance. The blending and accepting of the races and culture as experienced at the event goes a long way in preserving peace and harmony in the home, community and the world.
Congratulations Judy and Eyob! May you be blessed with a future filled with love and happiness forever.
Go to the link below to see wedding clip
Please note: when the page opens,click on the player to pause it.Give the clip some time to load fully-watch the bargraph,otherwise the clip will not play properly-jumpy
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Oudtshoorniet hardloop in Duitsland deur Garnett Wicomb
Nadat hy vanjaar vir die eerste keer die moordende Comrades Marathon aangepak en voltooi het, het die 60-jarige Maurice Wicomb van die Oudtshoorn Amateur Atletiekklub pas ook aan ‘n marathon in Duitsland deelgeneem.
Dié voormalige houtwerkonderwyser, wat vyf jaar gelede besluit het om aan padwedlope deel te neem, het aanvanklik net aan die stapitems deelgeneem.
Dit was egter nie genoeg nie en hy het gou begin hardloop.
Sedertdien het hy al aan elke denkbare wedloop in die Suid- en Wes-Kaap deelgeneem en die Twee Oseane reeds twee keer gehardloop.
Vanjaar het hy besluit dis tyd om die Comrades aan te durf en die wedloop vanaf Pietermaritzburg na Durban, in 11uuur 28.min voltooi.
Terwyl hy en sy vrou, Penny, verlede maand vir ‘n vakansie van drie weke in Europa was het hy “sommer vir die lekkerte” ingeskryf vir ‘n marathon in Duitsland.
“Die marathon in Bremerhaven, ‘n stad in die noorde van Duitsland, word in die strate van die stad gehardloop en het om 18:00 begin. Dit was ‘n belewenis wat ek altyd sal onthou.”
Wicomb sê hy weet nie hoeveel medaljes hy al om sy nek gekry het nie maar skat dit kan so oor die 200 wees.
Dié voormalige houtwerkonderwyser, wat vyf jaar gelede besluit het om aan padwedlope deel te neem, het aanvanklik net aan die stapitems deelgeneem.
Dit was egter nie genoeg nie en hy het gou begin hardloop.
Sedertdien het hy al aan elke denkbare wedloop in die Suid- en Wes-Kaap deelgeneem en die Twee Oseane reeds twee keer gehardloop.
Vanjaar het hy besluit dis tyd om die Comrades aan te durf en die wedloop vanaf Pietermaritzburg na Durban, in 11uuur 28.min voltooi.
Terwyl hy en sy vrou, Penny, verlede maand vir ‘n vakansie van drie weke in Europa was het hy “sommer vir die lekkerte” ingeskryf vir ‘n marathon in Duitsland.
“Die marathon in Bremerhaven, ‘n stad in die noorde van Duitsland, word in die strate van die stad gehardloop en het om 18:00 begin. Dit was ‘n belewenis wat ek altyd sal onthou.”
Wicomb sê hy weet nie hoeveel medaljes hy al om sy nek gekry het nie maar skat dit kan so oor die 200 wees.
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