Who of you still remember the Zip it in a Zibi drive way back when we were all still young?
On our recent visit to Prince Albert we noticed these beautiful bins dotted all over town and we wanted to find out the story about it, because this is not just ordinary bins; it is designer bins with a message. We tracked the master behind it down in the name of local artist Kevin de Klerk who hand paint it with care and precision.
Kevin tells us that there are a total of 33 bins in the village and some of them has the most interesting stories behind it. There is the cat sterilization awareness bin with, of course, a beautiful cat on its side. We all know that cat numbers can multiply astonishingly quickly if you do not keep a finger on it. So, this one goes towards cat sterilization awareness.
The one that I love the most must be the little owl that promotes reading and loving books. I have just listened to a program on the radio where the principal of a rural school explained the importance of reading for children as it develops so many other things in a child’s life. I am fond of the “real” book smell and feel and thus this awareness bin speaks to me personally. Please, if you have any old, unwanted, or preloved books at home and you do not know how to dispose of it bring it to Prince Albert.
There are also some surprise bins that you would think what is the relevance of it as it looks a bit out of place. Go and discover Eporia, the mermaid in front of Luttig’s Mill. She is the water nymph that once lived in the dark water pools of Meiringspoort. Eporia’s bin also has a secret sign at the bottom of the bin …..
If you want to get involved in this project contact Kevin de Klerk at Watershed, Prince Albert or visit him on his page at: https://kevindeklerk.com/ As with any charity drive there is always a need for resources and a helping hand. At the moment Kevin sources drums and collect, paint and install it all at his own cost. This all to the benefit for a better Prince Albert. Please reach out and help him in this project.
As there are still many other interesting characters that once colour the palette of Prince Albert we will have to return to explore more. A visit to the the Gamkapoort Dam is also on the list, but that will be on our next trip.
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