Paper Nautilus at Cannon Rocks
Learn how paper nautilus brood cases differ from chambered Nautilus shells, then read the complete original Cannon Rocks article with its preserved figures.
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Cannon Rocks Cannons and Anchors
Read what the original Cannon Rocks record says about the village cannons and anchors, and why their shipwreck origins remain uncertain.
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Earlier village articles are kept with their original bylines and dates where recorded. Historical event details and advice may have changed.
When the Sea Calls for Silence: A Cannon Rocks Reflection on Whale Entanglement
The Weight of What We Cannot See The morning mist lifts from Cannon Rocks bay, and the whales pass as they have for millennia.
Read archived articleThe Quiet Frontier: Where History Breathes in the Wind
The Land Before the Name Before the maps were drawn and the name "Frontier" was given, there was just this: the wind speaking to the dune-veld, and the sea turning stones in its…
Read archived articleCannon Rocks, Eastern Cape: Year-Round Weather Guide & Seasonal Climate Comparison
Cannon Rocks is a small coastal village located along South Africa’s Eastern Cape province.
Read archived articleCannon Rocks, Boknes, and Bushman's River Mouth: Community Initiatives and Environmental Efforts in the Eastern Cape
Cannon Rocks, Boknes, and Bushman's River Mouth are vibrant coastal communities in South Africa's Eastern Cape, each offering unique attractions and recent developments that make them…
Read archived articleDiscover the Calm Autumn Getaway in Cannon Rocks, Eastern Cape
Nature's Own Playground Imagine walking down the beach with the cold sand beneath your feet.
Read archived article2024 Bathurst Agricultural Show: Experience Tradition and Innovation This March!
Book the date March 22-24 Mark your calendars for an unforgettable journey into the heart and soul of agriculture at the 2024 Bathurst Agricultural Show!
Read archived articleCannon Rocks Mountain Bike Challenge - 15th December 2019
Bring along the whole family and join us for a 10km Bike ride, suitable for ages 7 and up.
Read archived articleFishing Competition - 21 December 2019 - 05h00-14h00
Rules: • All welcome: Payments for entries must be done before fishing on the 21st December 2019.
Read archived articleCannon Rocks Golf Day
A lovely Woman's day spend on the Royal Port Alfred Golf Club course.
Read archived articleFestival Garden Competition
Days to judging: Judging on 2 November 2019 Spring has arrived -Let us pretty up Cannon Rocks for the Festival It is time to turn the soil & put in cuttings and seeds,.
Read archived articlePlay Park and Easter Egg Hunt
With great excitement we opened the Cannon Rocks play park and hosted our first easter egg hunt on the grounds.
Read archived articleCannon Rocks Entrance Part 2
Combined with the wooden structures we needed big rocks.
Read archived articleCannon Rocks Entrance Part 1
We have started with the first phase of the Cannon Rocks entrance, which needs community love and attention.
Read archived articleHistory: SAAF Unscheduled Visit to Cannon Rocks
Gary Bull took this photo in Sept 2006 ( courtesy Talk of the Town) when a helicopter crew were forced by bad weather and poor visibility to make an unscheduled landing at our…
Read archived articleHistory: Tap water at last Talk of the Town 24th March 2006
Boknes and Cannon Rocks residents were saying "cheers" to receive pure drinking water from a municipal tap.
Read archived articleWhale Shark Rescue at the Cannon Rocks Swimming Beach
At was around 10h30 when my wife spotted a fin in the ocean.
Read archived articleThe ‘Blue Five’
Everyone knows Africa’s “Big Five”, some might even know of the “Famous Five”, but have you heard of the “Blue Five”?
Read archived articleThe Stars Uncountable
The original article index described a dark, clear night when many stars and several planets may be visible to the naked eye, and introduced the use of binoculars for looking more…
Read archived articleTrue Survivors
The original article index introduced Tony Mills's account of the difficulties faced by people exploring the world about five hundred years ago.
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