Greetings from the Vaal Ben is turning 70

Saturday 30 January 2027 · from 11am

Riverside Beach Club, Sasolburg

Dear family & friends,

Ben is turning 70!

Ben at the boat's wheel on a sunny river, drink in hand (2016)
2016

Come and spend a summer's day at the river with us.

  • Saturday 30 January 2027
    from 11am
  • Riverside Beach Club, Sasolburg

With love, the Smith family

Turn your sound up: Ben's favourite song will play.

Only 82 sleeps to go!

00 hours 00 min 00 sec

Today's the day!

We're at Riverside Beach Club from 11am. See you at the river!

Thank you for celebrating with us

Thank you for all the love, messages and memories for Ben's 70th.

Morning

Getting there

Pack the car, the party starts at 11.

Ben smiling under a big blue sky, his motorbike parked behind him (2025)
2025

When

Saturday 30 January 2027

From 11am

Please RSVP by Sunday 10 January 2027

Where

Riverside Beach Club

Barrage Reservoir (Vaal River), Vaalpark, Sasolburg

Google Maps Waze

Good to know: The last stretch along Minnaar Street is gravel. Follow the club's signboards.

GPS: -26.757517, 27.867133

Midday

Lunch is on us

Ben's 60th birthday, all smiles by the sea (28 January 2017)
His 60th

Food & drinks

  • Snacks and lunch are provided.

  • Bring your own cooler box and glasses.

  • Drinks can also be bought at the kiosk.

Afternoon

Come casual

Ben wading into the waves, holding two little boys by the hand (2018)
2018

Dress code

Casual.

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

On the washing line

Seventy summers

Ben's life so far, pegged on the line. Swipe along each line, and tap a photo to see it bigger.

Skip the photos and RSVP

Hanging up the photos…

Golden hour

Will you join us?

Please let us know by Sunday 10 January.

Ben laughing, arm in arm with two others, drinks in hand (2017)
2017
Can you come?

We'll email you a confirmation and a reminder.

Sunset

A message for Ben

We're making a film of memories to show at the party, and we'd love yours.

Ben at sunset on the water, glass in hand (2022)
2022

Send us

  1. Your favourite photo with Ben

  2. Old printed photos: just take a picture of them with your phone

  3. A short video message, about 30 seconds, wishing him a happy birthday

Please send by Saturday 23 January

Uses your phone's camera, right here. About 30 seconds is perfect.

    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.

    Night

    Stay over

    Sleep under the stars, or find a bed nearby.

    Free camping at the club

    Bring your own tent and camping gear.

    Prefer a bed?

    These are close by (please book directly):