{"id":121597,"date":"2016-05-19T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-19T07:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/121597\/creating-a-place-for-the-community\/"},"modified":"2016-05-20T08:58:34","modified_gmt":"2016-05-20T06:58:34","slug":"creating-a-place-for-the-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/05\/19\/creating-a-place-for-the-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a place for the community"},"content":{"rendered":"

His goal is to create a place where the community can get together and enjoy good company and interesting events.<\/p>\n

And Barry Munro, the owner of the Mustang Diner and Car Wash, is on his way to achieving this.<\/p>

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Barry opened the business in October, last year, and so far has held a number of community events, always with a charitable slant.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe in giving back to the community and helping where we can,\u201d Barry said.<\/p>

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The Kensington resident founded Mamba Security 24 years ago, in Klopper Park.<\/p>\n

The company then opened its doors in Edenvale and is now also operating in Primrose Sector Two (this franchise is owned by Elaine Griffin).<\/p>\n

\u201cI have had great success with Mamba and it has won Business of the Year awards a number of times.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was also once a runner-up in the Top 20 Boss of the Year Awards, which was really a big achievement for me,\u201d Barry said.<\/p>\n

The astute businessman also has another side.<\/p>\n

He is an artist.<\/p>\n

Barry works mainly in oils and enjoys painting wildlife and landscapes.<\/p>\n

His work, along with that of other artists, is on display at the diner and 30 per cent of every painting sold is given to a charitable cause.<\/p>\n

He also allows local crafters to display their goods at the diner in order to help them generate income.<\/p>\n

Asked what he enjoys most in the world, Barry said: \u201cI love the bush and muscle cars, the Mustang in particular.<\/p>\n

\u201cA highlight in my life was also being the proud recipient of a Paul Harris Award from Rotary, 10 years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n

He has a collection of over 1 000 model cars (all Mustangs) on display at the diner.<\/p>\n

Barry also loves spending time with his daughters, Dominique (30), Samantha (29) and Jade (7).<\/p>\n

The business offers patrons lots of exciting specials on car washes and food, and also boasts a massage studio, where clients can relax while waiting for their vehicles.<\/p>\n

Barry has recently started the Mustang Diner and Car Wash Club, which offers members unlimited car washes, prizes and discounts.<\/p>\n

Two charity events are planned at the business for the near future.<\/p>\n

On May 26, at 6pm for 6.30pm, a beading workshop will be held.<\/p>\n

The entrance fee will be a donation to the Animal Anti-Cruelty League and people can learn how to make beaded jewellery.<\/p>\n

The second event is a Bingo night, set to take place on June 4, at 6pm for 6.30pm.<\/p>\n

All proceeds of this event will go to Elandspark School.<\/p>\n

These events will take place on a monthly basis, with Bingo on the first Saturday of the month and the beading workshop on the last Thursday of the month.<\/p>\n

\u201cIdeally, I want to have events on a daily basis and, in this way, people will enjoy something different while we raise funds for charity,\u201d Barry said.<\/p>\n

For more information about the upcoming events, or the services of the business, call 010 030 0147.<\/p>\n