The village of ‘Henley on the Klip River’ in Midvaal, Gauteng, is alive with stories … so much to say, so much to see, so much to discover…
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Did You Say Christmas Lights?
It’s that magical time of year again — when our house lights up not just for the reindeer to find their way, but to bring joy and sparkle to our friends and family! 💫 Step into a Christmas Wonderland We’re opening our home to share the magic — come walkRead More
GBV
In honour of GBV!
This week, we wear purple.We wear it for the survivors.For the warriors fighting on the front lines.For every woman and child who deserves safety, dignity, and hope. We stand together because standing alone is no longer enough. Please remember: everything I share comes from my own heart, my own experience,Read More
Trattoria Ponte Vecchio
Smoke Up!
Don’t miss out on this meaty challenge, there are 36 tickets available.Two boertjies, one with a smoker and the other with a spit. Menu: Starter:Small lasagna starter Main:Smoked RibsPork BellyLamb SpitSalads
Lake Vibez
Santas coming to town!
Join us for a fun filled day for the kiddos.. BOOKINGS ONLY!(So they can make sure there is enough crafty supplies)Starts at 11amR120 per childIncludes:-decorate a Christmas cookie-make a Christmas decoration-write a letter to Santa Santa will be coming to collect those letters..And the Henley Performing Arts will be doing aRead More
About time corner
Mr and Ms Henley 2025
Come join us Sunday, 30 November and stand a chance to be crowned Henley’s finest faces! The entry fee is a bag of toiletries, for boys or girls and regestration is on the day between 08:30 and 11:00
So, what’s with the hoopoe?
I found this colourful beaded character at the Circus craft market – it is, of course, the symbol of Henley on Klip. Officially it’s Upupa epops, a wonderful name!
We started this website when we arrived in Henley on Klip (end 2017), combining my media experience (I’m Jennifer) with TJ’s IT oomph and meticulous attention to detail.
I have blogged our excitement at our first experiences here and some of the happenings of the year such as the WAM Festival and the Henley Performing Arts revue. Of course, there have been many more, but not all of them made it as far as the computer keys. My bad.
We also noted as we settled in that Henley has a communication problem. How do you reach everyone? To promote the UIP (Urban Improvement Precinct) proposal that a small sum be added to our rates to improve Henley’s infrastructure, and the fledgling WAM (Wine, Art and Music Festival), TJ and I stuck a flyer on every gate we could find. It was instructive (and very good exercise), but it still didn’t raise enough awareness.
How do Henley people keep in touch? WhatsApp groups abound. Facebook groups abound. Telegram groups abound. Nothing wrong with that, but not everybody is on one. The traditional gossip over the garden fence is tricky when garden fences are so far apart (and lined with spikes, razor wire and electronic devices).
We don’t have the answer.
However, we needed to revamp the website. TJ is an avid watcher of social media and delights in collecting Useful Links.
The hoopoe? Why not! It’s a cheerful, colourful bird that visits my garden. Henley Hoopoe has a nice alliteration and, as far as I know, it doesn’t flap anyone’s wings. If it does, I apologise in advance.
The Henley Hoopoe isn’t planning to get political – other people do that – but there are lots of stories around and interesting people doing interesting and often unusual things. They deserve a squawk or two.
You’ll find a contact form on this website. Let us know what’s happening – send in your stories, events and suggestions. HH’s Useful Links is open to expansion, so if we’ve left you out, let us know.
You can also sign up for our Facebook group – Henley on Klip. It’s moderated and we try to keep it to events and happenings to Henley on Klip only.
– Jennifer de Klerk (March 2019)
– R.I.P. (12 January 2024)
Edited: 15 October 2025
