A Smith Family Production

Ben's 70th

Ben is turning 70, and you're invited.

Today's the day! See you at the river from 11am.

Ben turned 70. Thank you for celebrating with us.

When
Saturday 30 January 2027 · from 11am
Where
Riverside Beach Club, Sasolburg
Reserve your seats Directions to the club The story so far Your ticket & details Send Ben a video or photo

Don't Let the Old Man In · Toby Keith · Ben's favourite song

Now showing in Now showing: today's the day Thank you for celebrating with us

Riverside Beach Club
from 11am

With love,
the Smith family

Saturday 30 January 2027 · from 11amRiverside Beach Club, Sasolburg

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The story so far

Seventy years of Ben, frame by frame. Swipe along the film, and tap any picture to see it bigger.

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Admission

Your ticket

A Smith Family Production

Ben's 70th birthday

Date
Saturday 30 January 2027
Time
From 11am
Venue
Riverside Beach ClubBarrage Reservoir (Vaal River), Vaalpark, Sasolburg

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Sat 30 Jan 2027From 11am

Riverside Beach Club

Google Maps Waze

Good to know on the way in

The last stretch along Minnaar Street is gravel. Follow the club's signboards.

GPS -26.757517, 27.867133

Box office

Reserve your seats

Please let us know by Sunday 10 January 2027.

Will you be there?

We'll email you a confirmation and a reminder.

The details

Everything you need to know

  1. RSVP by

    Sunday 10 January 2027

    So we know how many seats to keep for you.

    Reserve your seats

  2. Food & drinks

    Snacks and lunch are provided

    Bring your own cooler box and glasses. Drinks can also be bought at the kiosk.

  3. Dress code

    Casual

    Bring your swimming costume if you'd like to swim.

  4. Staying over

    Free camping at the club

    Bring your own tent and camping gear.

    Prefer a bed? These are close by (please book directly):

    • Friedenheim B&B

      Vaalpark · about 10 min drive

      Small B&B with a pool  082 979 1420

      Website Call

    • Be My Guest Hotel & Conference

      Vaalpark · about 10 min drive

      Hotel with a pool  016 971 3650

      Website Call

    • The View on Vaal Resort

      Vaalpark, on the river · about 10 min drive

      Self-catering chalets  073 429 8817

      Website Call

    • The Homestead Guesthouse

      Vaalpark · about 13 min drive

      En-suite rooms, breakfast optional  083 648 2113

      Website Call

    • Riverside Sun

      Vanderbijlpark, across the river · about 14 min drive

      Large hotel  016 982 7300

      Website Call

  5. Questions?

    Ask Sanet Smith

    083 626 4418

    Call Sanet WhatsApp Sanet

Casting call

Be in the film

We're making a film to show at the party, and it needs you. Please send by Saturday 23 January.

  1. Scene 1Your favourite photo with Ben
  2. Scene 2Old printed photos: just take a picture of them with your phone
  3. Scene 3A short video message (about 30 seconds) wishing him a happy birthday

Or send photos and videos

    Your photos and videos come straight to us and won't be shown on this page. If you're sending a video, Wi-Fi is best. Just keep this page open until it says Uploaded.