Trevor Webster is one of our beloved storytellers in Hogsback and a historian of note. His book on the History of Hogsback has been a best seller in Hogsback for years and is now in its second edition.
His family has been involved in Hogback since his grandfather built a wattle and daub holiday home, Komkhulu, in 1932 and he was the first baby to be christened in St Patrick on the Hill Chapel. Five generations have been returning to Hogsback for reunions and him and Ann, his wife, are now happily retired here. He is an enthusiastic parkrunner and can leave most locals in the dust!! He is also the warden of the little chapel that he was baptised in!!
The wealth of interesting stories from our heritage, not only in and around Hogsback, is sure to thrill all who will attend his talks. Last year this session was so oversubscribed that we decided to do 2 sessions this year and you will be able to enjoy his talks at 11am and at 4pm at the Hogsback Inn.
Ever wondered if and where there is a hangman’s tree? What are some of the legends to arise out of the mists and forests of the Amatholes? Come and listen to Trevor and enjoy his interactive presentation.
You don’t have to book for this talk , and we will be collecting donations for Jikani, an outreach that Trevor feels strongly about.
This event will take place on Saturday 27 July at from 11 to 12 o’clock at the Hogsback Inn
The famous over 14 m long Hogsback Tapestry will also be on display all weekend at the Hogsback inn. Mae sure that you go and take a photo of it for the scavenger hunt (Hint)
Hi there
Im trying desperately to find information on my great great grandparents. Unforutnately my grandfather did not know their names, or doesnt remember at his age and online resources have been no help. The only information I do have is my great gradfathers full name and full date of birth and that he was born in Hogsback. Is there anyone who might be able to help me try track down their names and information at all with local records? I dont believe birth records were very common in 1905 – however I have read that they became compulsory in 1905 and I cant figure out where he may have been baptised to try find his parents names. Ive been looking for about 9 months. If there is anyone who can assist please please let me know.
Thank you