THE HILTON ESTATE 

Over the last couple of years, the Estate sub-committee of the Board has been involved in formulating an aggressive Integrated Development Plan for the Estate.  The purpose of an IDP is to provide a strategic framework which addresses social, economic, environmental and infrastructural issues for the management of resources.  The IDP for the Hilton Estate was adopted at the recent meeting of the Board, and will serve as the road map to guide future planning. Click here for more information on issues relating to this.

WHAT HAPPENED ABOUT THE PROPOSAL TO ALIENATE LAND? 



Members of The Hiltonian Society were asked at the AGM, held in June, to approve the alienation of not more than 100ha along the southern borders of the Estate for the development of low-density housing.  Prior to the meeting, Society members were invited to attend a series of “Road Show” meetings, held in Durban, Cape Town Johannesburg and Underberg, and a special edition of “In Black and White” was issued.

 To find out about subsequent developments, click here.  

 

STAKEHOLDER SURVEY 

Thank you to those Old Hiltonians who responded to the Stakeholder Survey, circulated in May/June.   The results have been analysed, discussed at a Board meeting held with staff, and will provide valuable insights for the Board at its Strategic Planning Meeting later in the year.  Following this process, there will be feedback to Hiltonians.  

ESTATE COMMUNITY

 Following the rejection by the Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs of the application to re-house the Estate community on “The Dairy Site” along D494, the Board adopted a policy whereby those residents with ESTA rights who chose to remain, as tenants, could do so, but would be encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to gain freehold title off the Estate.  For more, click here. 
    
 

ROY MCLEAN

One of Hilton’s most famous sons, legendary cricketer Roy McLean, died in August.  As a mark of respect, the flag above the Campbell Block flew at half mast.  The press has been full of tributes to Roy.  Click here to read Ray White’s article which first appeared in The Witness. 

Also, click here to read an extract from a "Century:  a Celebration of Hilton College Cricket."

 

BOB SKINSTAD
In a remarkable comeback of Hiltonian proportions Bob Skinstad is in France helping the Springboks on their way to holding the William Webb Ellis trophy again.  Few can guess at what this achievement must have involved on Bob’s part, and we are proud to have him back.

 

Headmaster Mike Nicholson sent Bob a special message of congratulations and good luck before the team left for France, and Chairman of the Old Hiltonian National Committee, Murray Moxham, joined him for breakfast at the team’s hotel in Durban.

HILTON COLLEGE IN THE USA 

Iain McMillan is travelling to the USA to join Old Hiltonians playing golf at Champion's Retreat on 25th and 26th October. 

Why not join in, whether you live in the States, Canada or anywhere in the world?  The course is magnificent, the company will be  excellent, and it'll be a time to remember Hilton.  

Whilst in the US he is also planning a few get-togethers in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Click here to see his itinerary, perhaps you can make it to one of these gatherings.

 

HILTONIAN GATHERINGS

 A full programme of Hiltonian gatherings has been held this year, and there are more to come.  In the next while there will be get-togethers in Kokstad, Cape Town and Empangeni in South Africa, and in New York, Augusta, Los Angeles and San Francisco in the US, and also in London.  For more, click here.  

 

SNIPPETS

Click here to read snippets of information about happenings, Old Boy news etc

NEW BOARD MEMBERS

At its most recent meeting the Board appointed three new members to replace Mr Roy Andersen and Mr Ian Hancock.
Mr Leslie Maasdorp tendered his resignation. 

The new members are : Mr Mike Pfaff; Mr Frank Simmonds and Mr Bruce Campbell.

Click here to read about them.

VULA

Read the Vula Mid Year Report and catch up on the activities of this successful outreach programme.

 

HILTONIANS DOWN UNDA

Paddy Johnson was putting together an Old Hiltonians weekend at South Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia on 26 October.  Unfortunately the response was poor and so Paddy decided to cancel the plans.  However, his notice of cancellation elicited an interesting response as other Old Hiltonians in Australia decided to get to know one another better via the internet.  Click here to read some of their news and entertaining memories.

  

MEMORIAL HALL

With the generous support of a donor, the Memorial Hall has been transformed into a music concert venue.  With specialised advice from acoustic engineer, Dr Ben van Zyl, and under the watchful eye of architect, Jeremy Hathorn, the stage has been enclosed and extended, acoustic panelling and diffusers have been introduced on the side and back walls, and there are now sound lobbies around the entrances.  The stage is set and the musicians are warming up for the inaugural concert on Tuesday 16 October.

EVENTS


 Click here to update your diary and keep abreast of what's happening on the Old Hiltonians calendar

Once again Hilton College played host to The Witness Hilton Arts Festival.

Top quality, well supported shows, excellent arts and craft stalls and fine weather (although predictably turning a little chilly on the Sunday afternoon!) made for yet another top drawer weekend at the school.  Congratulations to Sue Clarence, Doreen Stanley, the Witness and their teams for another excellent showpiece.

Click here for some photos of the crowds.