The Rhodes Sheepshead Guild

The Rhodes Sheepshead Guild was established on ………… at the behest of the local community to honour the source of their livelihood - the humble land-maggot aka sheep! The purpose is to gather the community around the dining table, to imbibe vast quantities of whatever refreshment takes your fancy and enjoy the evening. Occasional speeches are permitted, provided the noise level can be decreased to a dull roar.

Otherwise known as "Die Rhodes Skaapkop Gilde" in Afrikaans, participation is by invitation and a brief induction ceremony that revolves around greeting existing members with a "beh-beh-beheheh", a solid dose of "Taxi" snuff and a shot of the drink of the day, neat!

The entrance fee is a baked Sheepshead and the dress code is that members dress as they please but must wear a tie and no socks are allowed. Members are all given nicknames such as an inordinately tall fellow was listed as "Boorgatspook" (Borehole ghost). Ironically, repairing boreholes pumps and piping is his occupation!

Gatherings are held on a bi-annual basis during agriculturally quiet times and which occasionally overlaps with the presence of house guests at Walkerbouts, some of whom can't believe their eyes and others who join in the fun. Late night stories abound and most of which are forgotten by the next morning!