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Get ready for Hermanus FynArts!

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f there’s a town that loves a festival, it’s Hermanus! Three years ago the chairperson of Hermanus Tourism, Mary Faure, launched a unique event that was described as a fusion between an arts festival and a winter school, offering the best of South African arts.

Since then Hermanus FynArts has become one of the highlights on the cultural calendar, offering the cream of musical productions, art exhibitions, workshops, talks, demonstrations and so much more.

There is something for everyone and tickets are selling fast, so check out the programme details on the middle pages of this month’s Village Explorer, and enjoy the varied articles related to FynArts.

For more information, visit www.hermanusfynarts.co.za or call Hermanus Tourism on 028 312 2629.

Another innovation is the first ever Walker Bay Xtreme Sports Festival which kicks off this weekend. The event is presented by Rick Oosthuizen of the Hermanus Business Chamber in collaboration with the Hermanus Sea & Sand Institute, and will include unique tracks and courses right in the centre of town to provide maximum spectator value and entertainment.

Our arts pages are once again brimming with news from the local art scene in Hermanus on pages 6 & 7, while Frieda Lloyd, coordinator of the Hermanus Wine Route, takes a look at interesting red blends produced in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley on page 9. We also pop into Fabio’s Ristorante on page 17 for a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the wonderful world of Italian cooking. On page 19 we also look at the unsung heroes of Hermanus NSRI Station 17 and the volunteers who ensure the safety of not only humans but also animals.

Winter is almost here, which not only means FynArts is on the way, but also the gentle giants of the deep that have become honorary residents of Hermanus. Be sure to follow Village Explorer on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest news!

Sportsmen and women will compete in a variety of extreme challenges, including open water swimming, cycling, running, stand-up sea paddling, cross-fit challenge, strong man competition, marathon and triathlon. The line-up also includes children’s challenges and live music entertainment on Friday and Saturday evening. For the full programme of events, visit www.walkerbayxtreme.com.

Cover image: Mortal Coil - Sculpture by Anton Smit

Publisher De Waal Steyn 083 700 3319 dewaals@outlook.com Editor Hedda Mittner 083 645 3928 hedda@hermanus.co.za Marketing & Social Media Manager Megan Smith 083 411 1343 smalltowntiger@gmail.com Graphic Designer Madré Rossouw 083 570 8797 madrerossouw@gmail.com

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A whole Village under one roof

The Village Square centre is affectionately known as “the heart of Hermanus”. Situated in a prime location in the heart of the old fisherman’s village just above the iconic Old Harbour, the centre is conveniently close to all the major tourist attractions and accommodation establishments.

In the double-volume arcade you will find a light and airy space alive with shoppers who are attracted to the eclectic mix of retail available from more than 30 specialty shops that include fashion boutiques, curio and gift shops, jewellery stores, beauty, massage and hair salons, home décor and art galleries. Each has its own unique character and offers specialty items unlike anything that can be found in commercial shops with mass-produced merchandise.

Another major attraction is the waterfront piazza at Village Square, where both residents and tourists mingle and meet at the outside tables under colourful umbrellas. The centre has one of the biggest concentrations of restaurants in Hermanus where some of the town’s most popular chefs are serving up excellent cuisine ranging from breakfast and lunch to sundowners and dinner.

In front of the piazza is the open-air auditorium with its kiddies’ play park overlooking Walker Bay. This is a popular look-out point for whales and also a focal point of the many festivals and special events that take place in Hermanus during the year, including the hugely popular annual Whale Festival.

Other amenities at Village Square include a photo shop, two foreign exchange outlets with postal service, an ATM, a lift and rest rooms – a whole village under one roof catering for all your needs!

Village Square is open seven days a week and trading hours are from Monday to Saturday 09:00-17:00, and Sundays from 10:00-15:00. Several of the restaurants open earlier for morning coffee and breakfast, and stay open for dinner in the evenings.

For more information, visit www.village-square.co.za

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May 2015

Friday 1 May First Fridays Artwalk

Saterdag 2 Mei Die Liedjieboer Toer

Join the thirteen art galleries in the centre of town for the last Artwalk before the winter break. Stroll through the village and mingle with the artists and fellow art lovers while admiring the astonishing range of fine arts and crafts on display. The galleries will stay open until 8pm and there will be wine and snacks to enjoy along the way.For more information contact 028 312 2985.

Geniet ‘n skatkis vol treffers en ou gunstelinge van Anton Goosen, legende van die Suid-Afrikaanse musiekbedryf wat alom beskou word as die vader van Afrikaanse Rock, by Sprokkelster teater in Onrus om 20:00. R120 pp. Kontak 082 896 5106 of louise1vanzyl@gmail.com

Friday 1 – Sunday 3 May Walker Bay Xtreme

Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 May Elgin Cool Wine & Country Festival

The Walker Bay Xtreme Sports Festival brings expert designed courses and events for the extreme sports fanatics and athletes to Hermanus. Spectators can expect a weekend packed with outdoor extreme events, expos, stalls and live entertainment. The events include running, cycling, swimming, cliff diving, skateboarding, paragliding, kayaking, Strong Man Challenge and the internationally acclaimed Cross Fit Challenge. WBX will provide a full shuttling service to participants involved in multiple events with safe and secure parking for spectators.

The wine estates of the Elgin Wine Route will be open on both days from 10:00 for wine tasting, luncheons and different kinds of entertainment to appeal to all ages, from live bands to art exhibitions, tractor rides and kiddies’ playgrounds.

Pre-book for the lunch session at any of the wine farms where you will get to meet the winemaker, explore the estate and enjoy a world-class dining experience. Call 021 848 9838 or visit www.elginvalley.co.zason at nicolene@botriverwines.co.za or call 082 852 6547.

A host of local, home-grown artists will be performing at the festival, including Francois van Coke, Albert Frost Trio and Ryno Velvet on the Friday evening, and Frank Freeman, AKing and Basson Laubscher & the Violent Free Peace on the Saturday evening. To book your tickets, go to www.walkerbayxtreme.com

The Riebeeck Valley Olive Festival

Make your way to the charming villages at the foot of the Kasteelberg for this unforgettable festival from 10:00 – 17:00 on both days. The Olive Emporium will play host to local South African olive producers with a wide array of produce to sample and buy, including wines from local cellars, artisinal beers, good food and live entertainment.

There will be free shuttles and tractor trips to participating venues. Get your olive passport from www.webtickets.co.za at R70 pp or call Riebeeck Valley Tourism on 022 448 1545.

Tuesday 5 & Wednesday 20 May Leopard’s Leap Cooking Classes Invigorate your cooking with tips and recipes from this month’s cooking class - For the Busy Cook. Learn how to whip together interesting, mouth-watering meals that are healthy and delicious while enjoying the company of fellow foodies and tucking in to enjoy the fruits of your labour with Leopard’s Leap wines after the class. R650 pp.

The morning class runs from 09:30 – 13:30, and the evening class on 20 May is from 18:00 – 23:00.

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alker Bay Xtreme taking place 1, 2, 3 May is a brand spanking new event to hit the bustling town of Hermanus. The focus of the event revolves around extreme sports such as running,cycling, swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, strong man competitions and paragliding.

The event kicks off at 9am on Friday morning with a cliff path run varying in distance and wraps up on Sunday at 3pm with the strong man competition. All of the challenges are centrally located in town.

Unique events include the urban, Monaco styled mountain bike course that runs through the Old Harbour, over 3 different surfaces, and up and over manmade bridges and ramps, the overall winner will receive R20 000. Paragliders will also be pulling off stunts from Rotary Way and the public is invited to try their hand at stand-up paddle boarding.

Walker Bay Xtreme is not just for participants but for spectators and family too. There will be a 4 tiered pavilion located above the Old Harbour. The pavilion boasts a large screen that will live stream the events so that visitors can experience everything as it happens, for free! Submerge yourself in the open water swim, take to new heights with the paragliders or get an idea of just how hard it is to physically haul a bus. The big screen will truly immerse viewers in these challenges.

Kids can also get in on the action. There will be a play park and obstacle course at the amphitheatre for them to test their skills on.

As the sun goes down another part of the event comes to life, local bands such as Francois van Coke and Aking will take to the stage at the pavilion from 7pm onwards on both Friday and Saturday evening. Entrance is R130 per night and there will be an onsite bar.

The Walker Bay Xtreme is all about showcasing the beauty of Hermanus, its versatility as a top event location and prime tourist destination. It invites young and old, fit and not so tough to take to the outdoors and be part of this proudly local festival.

– MEGAN SMITH Visit: www.walkerbayxtreme.com for more information and event entries.

Let's go!

Sunday 10 May Pascal sings Brel

Saterdag 16 Mei Mother’s Day at JC Le Roux

Daniele Pascal, acclaimed actor, playwright, multiplatinum recording artist and chanteuse, casts a haunting spell with her intimate and dramatic vocals as she journeys the landscape of Jacques Brel at Sprokkelster theatre in Onrus at 20:00. The songs are in Flemish, English and French, and Pascal is accompanied on piano, narration and backing vocals by musical director Pieter van Helslandt. Tickets are R120 pp. Contact 082 896 5106 or louise1vanzyl@ gmail.com

Whisk mom off for a sparkling celebration with a special menu at JC Le Roux’s Le Venue restaurant in the Stellenbosch Winelands and treat her to fine country cuisine with a glass or two of bubbly. The Mother’s Day Lunch is R350 pp and is served from 12:00 -15:00. Booking is essential; call 021 865 8200.

Saturday 17 May OAK piano concert Pianist Awadagin Pratt will perform at the Municipal Auditorium at 15:30. Pratt, an internationally acclaimed pianist, violinist and conductor, is currently Professor of Piano and Artist in Residence at the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. Tickets are R120 pp. Call Klaus at Bellini Gallery on 028 312 4988.

Friday 15 May The Greenkeepers’ Golf Day

Sunday 17 May Creation, curry & chuckles

Saturday 23 May Antonio does Italian

Join the Hermanus Golf Club in memory of Raymond Burt. Tee off will be at 11:00 and the prize giving at 18:00. R460 p/p or R1 800 p/4ball. A braai is included in the price, starting at 18:30. Call 082 075 7477 or email Bianca@coastlineevents.co.za

Comedian Mark Palmer returns to Creation for a oneoff, side-splitting show, starting at 18:30 for 19:00. Enjoy an evening of wonder and wit, complemented

by Creation wines and mouth-watering curry. R275 pp.

Bookings: info@creation.co.za

Join Antonio Nero for a romantic dinner with real authentic Italian cuisine, and famous love songs and arias at 20:00 at Sprokkelster theatre in Onrus.

R100 pp. Contact 082 896 5106 or louise1vanzyl@ gmail.com

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Fearless Expression

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nternational Filmmaker F C Hamman and his artist wife Annie Hamman, have been observing and filming their daughter whilst painting since she was a toddler.

In her very own style, she creates colourful layered abstracts using brushes, sponges, rollers and pens, fingers, hands and feet. Sometimes she erases what she doesn't like and starts new.

With no interference or instruction from her parents and providing maximum freedom, 3-year-old Tallulah has created more than 15 paintings.

Films demonstrating the process and the concept of education through art will be shown alongside Tallulah’s paintings at Bellini Gallery in Village Square from 4 to 16 June 2015. The exhibition will be opened by renowned artist Shelley Adams on 4 June at 18:00.

The exhibition aims to encourage a lively discussion about freedom and limitations in art as well as in raising and educating our children.

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Can you remember who you were before the world told you who you should be”

ART THIRST

FC Hamman with Tallulah and her older sisters at the recent opening of Rossouw Modern's Space Gallery.

contemporary art gallery leon müller

17 High Street, Hermanus 072 682 6590 1 www.artthirst.com

GALLERY

Charmaine De Jongh Gelderblom 2 Harbour Rd. (The Courtyard) Hermanus ● 028 313 29 35 ● info@abalonegallery.co.za ● www.abalonegallery.co.za

EXHIBITION / UITSTALLING Daily 10:00-16:00 Daagliks Sunday 10:00-14:00 Long Street, Hermanus

Tel/Fax: 0280 312 2928 | Cell: 082 719 0907 Email: francois@walkerbayartgallery.co.za Website: www.walkerbayartgallery.co.za 167 Main Road, Hermanus, 7200

171 Main Rd, Hermanus Harold Botha 076 733 6936 harold@worxart.co.za

Herman van Nazareth: 'Maanmanne'

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he FynArts Art Amble from 5 – 16 June will be an extension of the Hermanus Art Amble and the Hermanus First Fridays Artwalk, and will include special exhibitions at various art galleries, at the Old Synagogue, the Municipal Auditorium, the Windsor Hotel, The Marine, on the Cliff Path at Gearing’s Point and at seven participating wine farms.

■ The Old Synagogue Exhibition: This group exhibition titled (In) The Nature of Things is curated by Marilyn Martin, Matthew Blackman and Melvyn Minnaar, and proudly presented under the auspices of the Association for Visual Art (AVA). Among the artists included are Lien Botha, Hanien Conradie, Ruann Coleman, Stephen Inggs, William Kentridge, Helmit Starke, Willem Strydom and Leon Vermeulen.

■ Sculptures on the Cliff: This group exhibition on the Cliff Path at Gearing’s Point is titled Biodiversity and will feature works by Adriaan Diedericks, Alex Hamilton, Anni Snyman and PC Janse van Rensburg, Anton Smit, Gordon Froud, Jaco Sieberhagen, Jean Theron Louw, Marieke Prinsloo-Rowe and Strijdom van der Merwe.

■ Wine farms: Bouchard Finlayson wine cellar – Tollman Bouchard Finlayson Art Award Finalists Exhibition Benguela Cove – Sheena Ridley solo sculpture exhibition titled Dance Creation – exhibition of Roberto Vaccaro titled Art @ Creation ELL at Spookfontein – exhibition of glassware by Ronel Basson and Janette Anderson titled Fanglasstic La Vierge – ceramic exhibition of Heidi Snaith and Clement Mkhizse titled Birds in the City Sumaridge tasting room – Jono Dry solo exhibition titled Vulnerability Whalehaven – Untitled exhibition of steel sculptures by Marco Cianfanelli And Vinotria 100 Wine Labels exhibition

The Plough Shed is a brightly painted little shop in Dirkie Uys Street where owner Carole Harris opened a year ago as the stockist of ANNIE SLOAN chalk paints, waxes, books, brushes as well as stencils, mouldings and basic paint hardware.

She also sells painted furniture, mirrors, gifts and basketware. For those clients who prefer to have the job done for them, contact The Plough Shed for a painting service quote.

Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 4:30pm & Saturday 9am – 1pm.

Carole's workshop facilitator Alex Forsyth offers intimate half-day ANNIE SLOAN workshops all year round at The Art Shop studio. Both the Intro Workshop and Decorative Workshop cater for about 6 people and during the 3 1/2 hour sessions you will learn all you need to know about different paint techniques, decoupage, crackle glaze, gilding, moulding, stencilling and wax finishes. All materials, paints and treats are included. The upcoming dates for the workshops are 2, 9, 18 & 23 May, and 1, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 20 & 29 June.

Dirkie Uys Street (off Mitchell Street), Hermanus 083 267 9432 ● theploughshed1@gmail.com

■ Art Galleries: Abalone Gallery - solo exhibition of Kagiso Pat Mautloa Art Thirst - solo exhibition of Leon Müller’s work titled Silence Daniel Kok Gallery – solo exhibition of Sarah Danes Jarrett titled She Hermanus Art Circle – exhibition of guest artist Nico van Rensburg titled A Personal Experience embraced by Mountains and Sea Hornbill Gallery - exhibition of drawings and paintings by Erna Dry titled Kgalagadi Lembu Gallery - exhibition of Ed Bredenkamp’s works titled Far Horizons Malcolm Bowling Gallery - exhibition of woks by Boniface Chikwenhere and Malcolm Bowling titled Feathers, Horns and Scales Mission’s House Gallery - group exhibition of Bill Davis, Weyers du Toit and Joshua Miles Originals Art Gallery – solo exhibition of Terry Kobus titled Pushing the Envelope Pure South – exhibition of Errol Norbury titles African Strokes Rossouw Modern – joint exhibition of Diane Victor and Gordon Froud titled Second Lives The Courtyard Sculpture Garden – group sculpture exhibition of Shepherd Ndudzo, Anton Smit, Herman van Nazareth and Strijdom van der Merwe Village Art Gallery – solo exhibition of Tony de Freitas Walker Bay Art Gallery – solo exhibition of Gail Catlin titled Collection of Work Willie Botha Sculpture Gallery – solo exhibition of sculptures by Willie Botha titled From Clay to Bronze ■ Ralph Walton Design: Exhibition of Spice Rack Jewellery inspired by The Spice Route.

■ Windsor Hotel: Group ceramics exhibition titled Forms of Expression, to be officially opened on Saturday 6 June at 10:30 by Hennie Meyer. More than 20 ceramic artists are participating in this exhibition, including Ann Marais, David Walters, Eunice Botes, Christo Giles, Heather Frankel, Tania Babb, Ralph Johnson, Rae Goosen, Lisa Firer and Sarah Walters.

■ The Marine: Group exhibition of contemporary jewellery by seven goldsmiths – Idane Burger, Erica du Plessis, Lilly Friedlander, Geta Finlayson, Carla Maxine Kruger, Anine Roos, Carine Terreblanche and Angela Tölken.

Trophy Heads – exhibition of vibrant and brightly coloured mosaic trophy heads (bull, buck, kudu and deer) by Karla Duterloo.

■ Municipal Auditorium: Art of Threads – group exhibition by innovative fibre artists working with man-made and natural fibres and textiles such as fabric, wood, wool and silk.

Paired: Fynbos with Art – A display of paintings teamed up with floral arrangements presented by the South African Flower Association.

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fter recent renovations, this historical landmark in Onrus which houses the Mission’s House Gallery and framing workshop, is now available as a venue for intimate functions. Come and view the varied collection of art on display, bring your artworks to be expertly framed, or just linger and relax over a cup of tea or coffee.

The Mission’s House Gallery will host a group exhibition during Hermanus FynArts featuring three prominent artists: Passionate about the ancient method of wood engraving and block printing, Baardskeerdersbos artist Joshua Miles is a master of his craft and his awe-inspiring reduction woodcuts expertly capture light and depth. His works are collector’s items as each print is a limited edition.

Local resident and artist Bill Davis is best known for his commissioned work which includes a bust of Mandela and patinated bronze of Ingrid Jonker. Weyers du Toit is based in Bredasdorp and he paints with both hands, favouring a sensory and intuitive approach.

Open Mon – Fri 10:00-16:00; Sat 10:00-13:00 or by appointment. Call 028 316 2269 / 072 828 4705.

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Uncorking Hemel-en-Aarde red blends

by Frieda Lloyd

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f synergy is the creation of a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts, then blending is the perfect illustration of synergy. Blending results in more than just the total effect of the grape components. More varietals blended together provide more structure, more depth, more flavours and more aromas.

The Hermanus Wine Route produces a selection of red blends and these can be grouped into four general style categories: Bordeaux blends, Rhône blends, Cape blends and Italian blends Bordeaux blends Centred on the city of Bordeaux in France, the Bordeaux blend is the most famous merger of red wines and also referred to as “claret” in England. The wine is created from the juice of five varietals. Cabernet Sauvignon makes up the greatest measure with equal or lesser amounts of Merlot and smaller portions of the remaining varietals, Cabernet Franc, Malbec or Petit Verdot.

Hermanuspietersfontein are well known for their excellent red blends, and winemaker Kim McFarlane favours their Bordeaux blend, Kleinboet, for the structure that the five varietals provide to this full-bodied red. A few kilometres further up the Hemel-en-Aarde Road, La Vierge express their affinity for red blends by producing three. Despite the unconventional name their Nymphomane is a typical Bordeaux blend made with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec.

Rhône blends Rhone blends originated in the south of France with a combination of some of the following: Syrah (also known as Shiraz), Viognier, Grenache, Cinsaut and Mourvèdre. Syrah is typically used as the most prominent element and provides a bold body to the wine with spice and pepper aromas.

Hermanuspietersfontein cellar master Wilhelm Pienaar and tasting room assistant Jason Hendricks favour their Rhône blend, Skoonma. Wilhelm enjoys Skoonma for its elegance and completeness. This is the one “where

it all comes together” for Wilhelm. He enjoys the chemistry of blending Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvèdre and is expecting the 2015 harvest to deliver great wines due to weather conditions allowing the grapes to ripen evenly this year.

At Newton Johnson winemakers Gordon and Nadia are achieving great success with their Rhône blends Full Stop Rock and Granum.

Granum originates from weathered granite soil that provides minerals affecting the grapevine’s performance. It makes the growth more energetic and the character fuller, more perfumed. Granum is a blend of Syrah with 12% Mourvèdre – all grown in the Newton Johnson vineyards. Full Stop Rock takes blending a step up with the addition of Grenache, a Spanish varietal that lacks colour but adds spice and partners perfectly with Syrah.

Winemaker JC Martin enjoys blending Syrah and Grenache at Creation and calls it the “sly chameleon” as it tends to change its character to suit the occasion.

This flexibility is a welcoming quality when it comes to food and wine pairing for which Creation is well known.

Savoury notes of spice with soft textures makes the Syrah Grenache a balanced wine to be enjoyed with almost any meal.

Cape blends Crossing Pinot Noir and Cinsaut (also called Hermitage) produced a unique and proudly South Africa varietal –

Pinotage. This experiment delivered the foundation of South Africa’s own blend – the Cape Blend. To enter the prestigious Perold Absa Cape Blend Competition a Cape Blend should contain between 30% and 70% Pinotage. Other components can vary but usually include Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Local Cape blends are made at Sumaridge and Ashbourne where Pinotage adds an indigenous expression of boldness on the palate.

Resident winemakers ReinoThiart and Peter Finlayson enjoy working with Italian wine varietals. At Whalehaven Thiart considers the Italian grape varietals to be the most challenging to blend with. Grapes such as Sangiovese, Barbera, Primotivo (also known as Zinfandel) and Nebbiolo are not well known in South Africa but make interesting wines that are not always predictable when blending takes place. These wines are tasted not for what they are but for how they will develop in future. Viognier is a powerful blending partner and can be quite prominent on the nose. Bouchard Finlayson produces Hannibal from the Italian grapes Sangiovese and Nebbiolo imported in 1989 and developed over a twelve-year period before commercially releasing this popular wine.

The secret blend of the Hemel-enAarde is surely the Ataraxia Serenity with winemaker Kevin Grant keeping everyone guessing as to what the components are. The idea is to distract from the varietals and give prominence to a sense of place. Kevin enjoys experimenting with the subtle impact of many grape varietals and makes sure that there is not only one recipe for the production of Serenity.

More is more when it comes to blending and wine drinkers are fortunate to enjoy a variety of red wines crafted artistically by the winemakers of the Cape.

Hermanuspietersfontein

R43

Whalehaven 150m Wine Village

La Vierge 6,7km Plaaskombuis

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Bouchard Finlayson 6km

Southern Right

Hamilton Russell Vineyards 4,8km

Sumaridge 8km Restless River Ataraxia Newton Johnson Spookfontein

Creation

Domaine Des Dieux

R320 Caledon

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028 316 2348 • Hemel & Aarde Village Tuesday - Saturday 11h30 - late • Sunday 11h30 - 15h00

Trendy and contemporary eatery offering sophisticated but affordable dishes made from fresh local produce.

Indoor and outdoor seating, wheelchair friendly and ample parking.

Fresh local produce, home-made goods, arts and crafts, deli products and craft beer Open for breakfast and light meals.

028 312 4277 @ Hemel & Aarde Village

Traditional German & Austrian Cuisine Free WiFi | Free Parking | Pet friendly Open: Mon - Sat: Lunch & Dinner Open Easter Sun. Closed Easter Mon.

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19 Long Street, Hermanus 028 312 1073 contact@dorfkrug.co.za

Open 7 days a week from 08:00-17:00 for fresh, delicious and healthy breakfasts, lunch, coffee and cakes. Closes 15:00 on Sundays.

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Breakfast & Lunch Monday - Sunday 8am - 6pm

028 312 4377

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Breakfasts • Light lunches Pancakes • Coffees Open Mon – Fri 08:00-17:00; Sat 08:00-13:00.

Closed on Sundays

Veal specialities, steaks, seafood, homemade pastas & pizzas. Local & Italian wines, grappa & liqueurs

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Shop B10 Ground Floor Gateway Centre, Hermanus

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International Fusion Cuisine

Delicious picnic baskets available on order.

Open 7 days a week from 12 noon for lunch & dinner Tel: 028 313 1685

Birkenhead Picnic Deli, next to Hermanus Dutch Reformed Church at the traffic circle.

Tel: 028 313 1246

Shop no. 4, Ocean View, 87 Marine Drive, Village Square, Hermanus

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Lynne & Michelle Powers Tel: 028 312 3430 / 082 443 3154 powers@telkomsa.net

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Rothnick Croft Building, Crn High & Dirkie Uys Streets, Hermanus

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Authentic Italian Pizza & Pasta, succulent Steaks, lengendary Ribs and much, much more.

“Local favourite since 1985” Open Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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YOUR GUIDE TO 5-16 JUNE 2015

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ow in its third year Hermanus FynArts 2015 offers a bumper programme from 5 to 16 June and a long line-up of a few familiar, and a great many new, faces and a couple of new and exciting twists.

Once again this fusion of Arts Festival and Winter School, with a focus on the visual arts, will include an extensive mix of exhibitions, films, music recitals, concerts, talks, workshops, demonstrations, tastings and pairings, dinners, children’s programmes and more.

Following the success of the Sculpture on the Cliffs exhibition last year, a new exhibition with the theme Biodiversity will be presented on the Hermanus Cliff Path from 6 June until well into 2016. There will also be three exhibitions of sculpture - one at Benguela Cove on the R43 approaching Hermanus, and two along the Hermanus Wine Route one at Whalehaven Winery and the other at Creation wine farm. Seven wine farms in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley will host special exhibitions that include painting, glass and ceramics as well as the finalists in the Tollman Bouchard Finlayson Art Award.

Fifteen art exhibitions will be found in the centre of Hermanus with the premier exhibition, (In) the Nature of Things, in the old Synagogue building. Eleven art galleries in town will each host a special exhibition during FynArts. Other venues for exhibitions include the Windsor Hotel, The Marine and the Municipal Auditorium.

Recognising the contribution of immigrants to the South African way of life and art, Hermanus FynArts will in future include a fine thread in its programme connecting one other country. The Italian Connection is the first such association and the FynArts 2015 programme includes a number of events that acknowledge Italy and Italian culture in art, music, food and wine.

Another addition to the programme is a Pop-up Festival Kitchen installed by Mac Brothers with twice daily demonstrations by top and well-known chefs at the Windsor Hotel.

Full details on FynArts 2015 are on www.hermanusfynarts.co.za and tickets can be purchased at the Hermanus Tourism Office or online from Webtickets.

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he Hermanus FynArts Fund was launched this year with the long-term aim to establish a School of the Arts for the Overstrand in Hermanus. In the shorter term the aim is to widen audiences at concerts and at workshops to include people who for socio-economic reasons are not able to take part in the festival.

Apart from individual support, Hermanus Property Management is the first corporate to have pledged its support to the Fund. In doing so director Alex van der Sluys said that Hermanus is a gem in so many ways – not only for its location and as a famous whale watching venue but also for its nature diversity, infrastructure, beaches, climate, various outdoor sporting facilities, people and now also FynArts. Author and journalist, Harvey Tyson is the first contributor in a personal capacity.

“Approaching its third year Hermanus FynArts has proven that it is sustainable. This hugely successful initiative was born in our town, is organised in our town and brings wonderful new development opportunities for people, art, business and tourism. That is why we decided to support the Fund and to help in bringing these opportunities to all our communities – it is just the right thing to do.”

The profits of this year’s FynArts gourmet dinner at Benguela Manor will be paid into the Fund as well as any surplus in the FynArts account after the festival.

Details on the Fund can be obtained from the festival director at fynarts@hermanus.co.za.

5-16 JUNE 2015 Friday 5 June Opening Concert: Ammiel and Avigail Bushakevitz with Camerata Tinta Barocca Back again by popular demand, Camerata Tinta Barocca will perform with the acclaimed violinist and pianist, Avigail and Ammiel Bushakevitz Time: 19:00 Venue: Dutch Reformed Church Tickets: R130

Saturday 6 June Sinatra and Friends: Richard Cock with Magdalene Minnaar, Nicholas Nicholaidis Back again by popular demand, Camerata Tinta Barocca will perform with the acclaimed violinist and pianist, Avigail and Ammiel Bushakevitz Time: 19:00 Venue: Dutch Reformed Church Tickets: R130

The FynArt of Murder: Mike Nicol Crime fiction has become the hot-shot scene in South African publishing, and it’s making waves internationally Dates: Sunday 7 June and Monday 8 June Venue: Windsor Hotel Time: Sunday 7 June at 11:30 Tickets: R900 Photography in Zwelihle: Leanne Dryburgh Learn Street Photography and Portraiture Time: 11:00 Venue: Meet at Hermanus Tourism Tickets: R300 Meet Joey the War Horse Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet the world famous puppet when he goes walkabout in the streets of Hermanus No Charge Time: 11:00 – Zwelihle, 12:30 - Lemm’s Corner, 14:30 -Amphitheatre

Monday 8 June

Vienna in La Majeur: Ammiel and Avigail Bushakevitz An afternoon of Viennese Duo Sonatas for Violin and Piano in A Major Time: 12:30 (Includes light refreshments) Venue: 66 Fernkloof Village Tickets: R130 (includes light refreshments)

An Elegy to Eternity: Ammiel Bushakevitz A piano recital from Schubert’s final years performed by awarding winning musicologist Bushakevitz who specialises in Schubert and Wagner Time: 12:30 Venue: United Church Tickets: R60

ABRAHAM The story of an artist whose dream was greater than the world around him. Film director Jans Rautenbach will introduce his first film in more than thirty years. After a short interval at the end of screening, he will lead a discussion of the film Time: 10:00 Tickets: R100 (including refreshments at interval) Venue: Municipal

Italian Futurism (1909-1915) Art and Architecture: Marilyn Martin On 20 February 1909 the Italian poet, propagandist and editor, Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, announced the movement of Futurism Time: 10:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R60

Auditorium A Life in Books: Michele Magwood, Duncan Minshull, Christopher Hope Michele and Duncan join novelist Christopher Hope to talk about how books have built their lives Time: 15:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R60

Sunday 7 June Last Night Of The Proms: Conducted by Richard Cock Last Night of the Proms is a musical party originally designed as the grand finale of the summer concert series held in the Albert Hall in London Time: 14:30 & 19:00 Venue: Hermanus High School Hall Tickets: R130 Calling the Shots: Mike Nicol talks to David Klatzow If you thought forensic science could solve our violent crimes, then you should listen to David Klatzow Time: 10:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R60 Jimfish: Michelle Magwood talks to Christopher Hope Christopher Hope’s new novel, Jimfish has just been published Time: 11:15 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R60 War Horse Puppet Design: Adrian Kohler Time: 15:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R60 Painting Ceramics: Clement Mkhize Paint your own ceramic whale or rhino and learn the art and techniques of decorating ceramics from this Zimbabwean artist Date: Sunday 7 June - 10:00 and 12:30, Monday 8 June 10:00 and 14:00 Venue: Pure South Tickets: R250

Prosperous Prospect or Fool’s Paradise: Stefan Hundt and Stephan Welz Over the past decade art has increasingly been promoted as an investment and an alternative asset class. The art market is not regulated and this poses significant risks Time: 11:15 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R60 The Novel: Where Fact Meets Fiction - Christopher Hope Why does telling stories so seduce us? How is it that these ‘lovely lies’ may feel truer than the ‘real’ thing?’

Date: Monday 8, Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 June Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R1 290 Hoe Moet/Kan/Behoort ’n Mens Na Klassieke Musiek (te) luister? Heinrich van der Mescht Die doel is om elkeen se luistervaardighede te verbreed om sodoende meer plesier uit die luister na klassieke musiek te put Tyd: 15:00 Plek: 66 Fernkloof Village Kaartjies: R120 Silversmith and Design: Ralph Walton Develop your own style as you design and craft a silver ring with the guidance of Heidi and Ralph Monday 8 June and Saturday 13 June Time: 09:00 Venue: Ralph Walton Jewelery Tickets: R450 A Feast for the Senses: curated by Garth Stroebel Fine food and award-winning wines blended with the lavish ambience of Benguela Manor, are an outstanding combination. Add to that beautiful music and seven award-winning chefs, and the evening is beefed-up to triumph Time: 18:00 for 18:30 Venue: Benguela Cove Manor House (Tel: 028 312 2629) Tickets: R500 The use of palette knives in oil painting Interactive presentation by Sheena Ridley Time: 09:00 Venue: Benguela Cove tasting room Tickets: R85 Repeats on 10 and 12 June

PROGRAMME Tuesday 9 June

Red Cello Landscapes: Carol Thorns Together with visualist Alastair Thorns, Carol presents the electric cello in a contemporary multi-media context b on her award winning album Fireflies in the Rain Time: 19:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R130

Poetry Transformed into Song: Bea Whittaker & Lara Kirs Soprano Bea takes a journey of poetry and song throug Lieder to South African compositions by S le Roux Mara Time: 12:30 Venue: Anglican Church Tickets: R60

Out in the Open: Melvyn Minnaar talks to Gordon, Froud Strijdom van der Merwe and Jaco Sieberhagen Three of the sculptors taking part in Sculpture on the Cl 2015, talk to Melvyn about their work and the concept public art Time: 10:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R60

A brief History of the Italians in South Africa from 1688 to 1947: Maria Grazia Martinengo An interesting tale of hardships, successes and failures Time: 11:15 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R60

Writing Short Stories for Radio: Duncan Minshull Learn about the mechanics of writing short stories, pick tips and listen to radio extracts Time: 10:00 Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R220

Introduction to Mosaics: Alex Forsyth Learn about different techniques and get familiar with materials Tuesday 9 June, Wednesday 10 June and Thursday 11 J Time: 10:00 Venue: United Church Hall Tickets: R1 100

SolarWalking: Low-light Photography: Leanne Dryburgh This Educational Photowalk won the “Best Adventure” a at the 2014 Cape Getaway Show Time: 17:00 Venue: Meet at Dutchies Restaurant Tickets: R200

Design with Fynbos: Henriëttte Louw and Marietjie de la Time: 10:00 Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R200

Crime: Writer and Reader: Frieda Lloyd talks to Mike Nic Mike Nicol, regarded by many to be one of South Afric top crime thriller writers talks to Frieda Lloyd Time: 9:00 Venue: The Marine (Tel: 028 313 1000) Tickets

Wednesday 10 June

Listening to Ground: Nduduzo Makhathini (piano) and Mthunzi Mvubu (alto saxophone & flute) Nduduzo Makhathini, the 2015 Standard Bank Young A for Jazz, performs a musical tribute to the very fertile an kind African soil that has produced so much life for Afri and beyond Time: 19:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R130

Secrets of the Mona Lisa: Felicity Jervis Who was she? Why has her face become a world fam icon? Is there a secret message in her smile? The back ground of her enigmatic portrait?

Time: 11:15 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R60

My Camera Basics Photography Workshop: Leanne Dryburgh This fun introductory course will introduce you to a bas understanding of photography with an emphasis on co position Time: 10:00 Venue: Meet at Gearing’s Point Tickets: R20

The Marine is one of the southern hemisphere’s most spectacular seaside properties.

Perched on the cliffs, The Marine overlooks South Africa’s most pristine whale sanctuary, offering guests the unique opportunity to experience the finest land-based whale watching in the world from June to November.

The attention to detail is apparent in every aspect of this remarkable property - from the personal service to the exceptional cuisine which is overseen by Grand Chef, Peter Tempelhoff, the perfect-for-sundowners Sun Lounge and the in-house Carchele Beauty Spa. Each piece of The Marine story adds another element to an unforgettable stay.

Marine Drive, Hermanus • 028 313 1000 • bookings@themarine.co.za

Sunday 14 June

brate Oils: Pieter Vermaak not just about making pictures. It is not just a skilful cution of the object. It is about the making of poetry in ting nesday 10 June, Thursday 11 June and Friday 12 June : 10:00 Venue: 11 Sherwood Ave, Onrus Tickets: R1 290

The Madonna and Child or Mother and Baby? Rosalind Malandrinos This fully illustrated lecture will address the early childhood experiences of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael Time: 10:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R60

Jazz Concert: Selaelo Selota Internationally acclaimed producer and composer Selota is a natural storyteller both as a songwriter and performer Time: 14:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R130

king Talk: Walking and wandering: Duncan Minshull a walk with Duncan Minshull who has worked for BBC o for 25 years during which he has written about walkor newspapers and magazines : 10:00 Venue: TBA Tickets: R100

From Renaissance to Contemporary Architecture - its relevance: Jo Noero Architectural ideas travel through the ages and influence people in very different places other than Italy Time: 11:15 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R60

Round Table: Garth Stroebel talks to David Grier and Giovanna Sartor The panel consists of a South African food writer, a chef-runnerwriter and an Italian food writer now living in Cape Town Time: 10:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R60

Jewels of Hermanus e course meal prepared by Chef Rudolf and paired local wines : 18:30 Venue: Burgundy Restaurant Tickets: R350

Sherry and Spinning: Bastienne Klein Enjoy a relaxed evening practicing the fine art craft of wheel and spindle spinning with wool and other fibres Time: 19:00 and Saturday 13 June at 19:00 Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R250 (includes snacks)

Coastline Overstrand - a tale in two parts: Dr Robin Lee These two lavishly illustrated presentations use concrete examples to illustrate the heritage the coast has given us Date: Sunday 14 June and Monday 15 June Time: 11:15 Venue: Municipal Auditorium. Tickets: R60

MAP Workshop: Sandra Eastwood, Mariechen Schimmel, Helen Binckes and Bevil Spence Tickets: R50 Time: 10:00 & 14:00 Venue: Anglican Church Hall

Coffee and Tea: Lionello Giovannetti Well-known for their gelato and sorbet, Don Gelato have now increased their range to include speciality teas and coffees The Coffee: Time: 15:00 Venue: Don Gelato Tickets: R60 The Tea: 15 June Time: 15:00 Venue: Don Gelato Tickets R60

Moods: Samantha Durant Samantha studies music at UCT under Prof Farida Bacharova. She was runner-up at the Artscape Youth Music Competition Strings in 2014 Time: 12:30 Venue: Anglican Church Tickets: R60

Songs of Love A unique concert in a working wine cellar by The Lonestar Classical Voices Quartet Time: 18:00 (Wine served at 17:30) Venue: Bouchard Finlayson Wine Cellar Tickets: R130

ney Through a Rainbow: Monique Day-Wilde t with spontaneity and intuition. Loosen up, let go of ectations and have fun while exploring your creativity nesday 10 June Time: 10:00 Venue: United Church ets: R900 (includes most materials)

Thursday 11 June

t The EFF: Nik Rabinowitz ard to live in South Africa for more than five minutes out looking around in exasperation and asking: “What EFF?” : 19:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R130

Saturday 13 June

a Rosa: Albert Combrink alian Rose Garden through the ages: four musicians ano, Flute, Cello & Piano - tell stories through multi-genngs, solos and ensembles for an unusual and delightful bination of instruments : 17:00 (includes light refreshments) Venue: 66 FernkVillage Tickets: R130 (includes light refreshments)

Three Professors on Three Pianos: Francois du Toit, Albie van Schalkwyk and Franklin Larey The three professors of music at the SA College of Music at UCT have joined forces to present a programme of works for three pianos. A Premiere for Hermanus FynArts!

Time: 19:00 Venue: Dutch Reformed Church Tickets: R130

gold Peace Lovers’ Choir Arts is delighted to once again present this talented developing choir : 12:30 Venue: Anglican Church Tickets: R60

Tea at the Manor House: Hungarian Trio Indulge yourself with a memorable and elegant afternoon tea set in beautiful lakeside surroundings with stunning music Time: 15:00 Venue: Benguela Cove Manor House Tickets: R190

ks and BBC Radio: Duncan Minshull ated with extracts from recordings, Duncan will talk ut books and their authors, that cast a magical spell as e-voice readings : 10:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R60

e Nik of time with Rabinowitz: John Scott talks to edian Nik Rabinowitz is the only comedian who can be funny in hree of the Cape’s official languages : 11:15 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R60

t if a poem were a house? Karin Schimke m writing’s easy. But if you want your poetry to do more simply express a spontaneous overflow of powerful ngs you have to work a lot harder sday 11 June, Friday 12 June and Saturday 13 June : 10:00 Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R1 290

us on Landscape: Sue Kemp Sue for a contemporary approach to painting landpes : 10:00 Venue: United Church Hall Tickets: R450

Friday 12 June

m Festival of Italian Opera e again five of the finest singing voices from the UCT ra School will perform a special programme for FynArts : 19:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R130

bbat Dinner : 18:00 Shul Service (optional); 19:00 (dinner) ue: New Synagogue Tickets: R300

The Windsor Hotel & Self Catering Apartments Tel: +27(0) 28 312 3727 info@windsorhotel.co.za www.windsorhotel.co.za 49 Marine Drive, Hermanus, 7200

Future FynArts: Young music students These serious young music students play guitar, recorder, piano and marimba. All passed their UNISA music exams with distinction under the tutelage of Stefne van Dyk Time: 12:30 Venue: Anglican Church Tickets: R60 The Chef who bolted: David Grier From fine dining restaurants to extreme adventurer, David has run nearly 17 000kms to give over 1 000 children the God-given right to smile Time: 10:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R60 Dylan Lewis: An Untamed Force The book brings the photographic record of the sculptor’s work up to date by tracing his artistic development Time: 11:15 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R60 What is the Fuss about Fynbos? Prof Bond and Bronwyn Botha Creatures of the fynbos and the environment they inhabit in a symbiotic relationship is a fitting topic for discussion Time: 10:00 Venue: Fernkloof Nature Reserve Hall Tickets: R130 Working with Clay: Tania Babb I do what I do because of a nameless urge to venerate what I perceive as life affirming sentiments, says Tania Time: 10:00 Venue: Art Shop Tickets: R450 Creating Collage: Alex Forsyth Using tissue and different papers, create textures and elements with printing, to be used in your collage Time: 10:00 Venue: United Church Hall Tickets: R450 (includes most materials)

Monday 15 June Noel Coward and Gertie: In Love Again - Cat Simoni and Paul Spence This talented duo, who have performed in venues from London’s Ritz Hotel to the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford on Avon, will perform unforgettable songs from Noel Coward’s smash hit play “Private Lives” Time: 19:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R130 Big Brass: Delft Big Band Hawston is about to rock to the swinging sensation that is the Delft Big Band Time: 14:00 Venue: Thusong Hall, Hawston Tickets: R130 All Strings Attached: Jane Theron, Valentina Vorster and Lisa Britz Jane Theron (harp) and Valentina Vorster (violin) join forces to bring a celebration of strings to Hermanus Fynarts Time: 12:30 Venue: Anglican Church Tickets: R60 Integrating the arts with literacy: Prof Deirdre Russell-Bowie This workshop, especially for primary teachers, will demonstrate how the arts can be used to enhance children’s literacy skills Time: 10:00 Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R200 The Aperitivo Tradition: Fabio and Giovanna Sartor Nowadays, in Italy, the aperitivo has been perfected to an art Time: 17:00 Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R100 Breathe Umphefumlo Based Piccini’s opera La Boheme with the action moved from 19th century Paris to 21st century Khayelitsha Time: 10:00 Venue: Zwelihle High School Tickets: R80

Tuesday 16 June Breathe Umphefumlo Based Piccini’s opera La Boheme with the action moved from 19th century Paris to 21st century Khayelitsha Time: 10:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R80 Youth Day Jazz Concert: Selaelo Selota Selaelo Selota will be accompanied on drums, keys, and a bass guitar in what promises to be a memorable performance Time: 14:00 Venue: Zwelihle Primary School Tickets: R130 Youth Day Big Brass: Delft Big Band Celebrate Youth Day with the talented young musicians of the Delft Big Band Time: 14:00 Venue: Dutch Reformed Church Tickets: R130

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vintage movies Movie-Go-Round Vintage Theatre at Romantiques, 14 Aberdseen Street. Tickets: No charge, however there is a non-refundable booking fee of R10 per person. Booking essential as this charming vintage theatre with red velvet seats and posters of Marilyn Monroe lining the wall, seats only 28.

Roman Holiday (1953) B&W, 119mins. Romance/comedy directed by William Wyler.

Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn. Date: Saturday 6 June Time: 13:00 Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) B&W, 118mins.

Black comedy directed by Frank Capra.

Cary Grant, Raymond Massey, Priscilla Lane, Josephine Hull, Peter Lorre, Jean Adair. Date: Saturday 6 June Time: 15:30 Life is Beautiful (1997) Colour, 116 mins. Comedy/drama directed by Roberto Benigni.

Roberto Benigni, Giorgio Cantarini, Nicoletta Braschi, Giustino Durano. Date: Monday 8 June Time: 15:00 The Gay Divorcee (1934) B&W, 107mins. Musical/dance/comedy directed by Mark San-

FynArts Pop-Up Kitchen A new innovation at this year's FynArts will be two daily demonstrations at 11:00 and 15:00 in a pop-up kitchen at the Windsor Hotel curated by top South African chef, Garth Stroebel and sponsored by Mac Brothers.

Tickets are R80 (R40 for children)

drich. Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers. Date: Tuesday 9 June Time: 15:00 Come September (1961) Colour, 112mins.

Comedy directed by Robert Mulligan. Rock Hudson, Gina Lollobrigida, Bobby Darin, Sandra Dee, Walter Slezak. Date: Wednesday 10 June Time: 15:00 The Benny Goodman Story (1955) Colour, 116mins. Biography directed by Valentine Davies. Steve Allen, Donna Reed. Date: Thursday 11 June Time: 15:00 The Secret of Santa Vittoria (1969) Colour, 140mins. War/comedy directed by Stanley Kramer. Anthony Quinn, Anna Magnani, Hardy Kruger, Virna Lisi. Date: Friday 12 June Time: 15:00

For the children

Jakkals en Wolf steel vir Wolletjiebol.

Story Team Poppekas - 45 min.

Datum: Saterdag 6 Junie Plek: Windsor Hotel. Tyd 11:15 Plek: Selfboustoor, Hawston. Tyd 14:00 Kaartjies: R30 (kinders); R10 (volwassenes) Iekie Plastic: Let us save the ocean.

Story Team Puppet Show - 45 mins.

Date: Sunday 7 June. Tickets: R50 Time: 11:15 (children may arrive from 10:50) Venue: Windsor Hotel MAP Workshop: Sandra Eastwood, Mariechen Schimmel, Helen Binckes and Bevil Spence.

A first for FynArts. Meaningful Access Projects (MAP) explores multi sensory, cross disciplinary approaches to art appreciation with people who live with disabilities.

Date: Friday 12 June. Tickets: R50 Time: 10:00 Second workshop: 14:00 Venue: Anglican Church Hall Puss in Boots. Story Team peformance of a clas-

sic fairytale - 55 mins.

Date: Saturday 13 June. Tickets: R60 Time: 15:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Romella the Queen of Waste. Puppet show 45 mins. Story Team will take you on a lovely educational journey of fun, participation and magic.

Date: Sunday 14 June Tickets: R50 Time: 11:15 Venue: Windsor Hotel Sing! Play! Move! Professor Deirdre Russell-Bowie. Music and movement for Young Children (ages 2-4) - 30 mins.

Date: Monday 15 June Tickets: R50 (children); R25 (adults) Time: 14:00 Venue: Windsor Hotel Wombat Stew: Professor Deirdre Russell-Bowie.

Workshop for Primary School Children (ages 5-12) - 45 mins.

Date: Tuesday 16 June Tickets: R50 (children); R25 (adults) Time: 10:00 Venue: Windsor Hotel

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Wine Plus tutored tastings

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s in previous years, The Marine will be the place to be for wine enthusiasts during Hermanus FynArts 2015. Synonomous with the art of gracious living, fine dining and celebrated wines, The Marine will play host to a six-day Wine Plus festival series of tutored tastings presented by masters of the wine-making craft.

This event, which runs from 6 to 11 June, will be curated by Melvyn Minnaar. “The more you think about it (and drink it!), the more wine resembles and echoes art,” says Minnaar. “So an art festival seems to invite wine by default. We’re all set to follow up on the fun of last year with another crisp, cheerful look at the creative edge of wine in South Africa right now.”

Each event of 45 minutes is a stand-alone tasting which will be informative but not too technical, and framed by a fine selection of wines to taste. Visitors to Hermanus FynArts can select any one of the events or attend the whole series to attain an overall impression of the state of wine art.

Day 1 – Saturday 6 June 15:00-17:00 Showtime: Hemel-en-Aarde on earth Local producers will present their finest wines from our great valley and be on hand to discuss their cellar artistry.

Day 2 – Sunday 7 June 12:00 & 17:00 (repeat) Sparkling up a storm Meet Pieter Ferreira, cellarmaster at Graham Beck, and bubbly expert Alan Mullins who will talk about and present their selection of the finest Cap Classique wines.

Day 3 – Monday 8 June 12:00 - Italians and immigrants Caroline Rillema, the country’s finest-tuned Italian aficionado, well-known importer and expert, will present a selection of local and Italian wines.

17:00 – High Spirits Giorgio Dalla Cia, the grand master from Friuli, pioneer and grappa prophet, will introduce the magic and mystery of this famous, lingering spirit.

Day 4 – Tuesday 9 June 12:00 – The Wild Ones International wine expert and consultant Tinus van Niekerk will present a selection of the ‘wild white one’ to expose the soul of Sauvignon blanc.

17:00 – More Wild Ones Neil Ellis, the man with a wine name without equal in the Cape exposes the cellar challenge of the ‘red wild one’, Cabernet Sauvignon.

Day 5 – Wednesday 10 June 12:00 – Magic in the mix Bruce Jack, who has traveled the wine world widely and worked at big and small wineries, introduces the fine art of blending white wines.

17:00 – Magic in the mix Wine master and author Tim James traces the front line of red blends as they become more and more interesting.

Day 6 – Thursday 11 June 12:00 Five stars and more Philip van Zyl, the editor of the famous Platter’s SA Wine Guide, undertakes a top star trek and explains what it takes for a wine to earn the top rating in the country.

Tickets available from webtickets and Hermanus Tourism.

Call 028 312 2629 or visit www.hermanusfynarts.co.za

Prosecco Breakfast at The Pavilion Friday 12 June 09:00 If you would like to start the day with an Italian lift, book now for this full bubbly breakfast with an Italian twist. Call 028 313 1000 to book.

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a Vierge, French for ‘The Virgin’, is situated on the Hermanus Wine Route and nestles in the folds of the breathtaking Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. The architecturally exciting building houses the tasting room and restaurant which are reached by way of an elevated walkway through the double-volume winery, giving visitors a clear view of the activities in the cellar below. Large expanses of glass in the restaurant maximize the spectacular views and the Champagne Veranda provides a romantic setting for enjoying all La Vierge has to offer.

Grapes are sourced from our own lovingly tended vineyards on the farm Babylon in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, characterized by long cool summers influenced by the close proximity of the Atlantic Ocean. Close planting of the vines in Burgundian style with no irrigation, together with our winemaking philosophy of minimum interference and manipulation in the cellar, enable winemaker Gerhard Smith to craft a range of highly individualistic wines that present a true reflection of site and terroir.

The unspoilt beauty and provenance of our virgin terroir are reflected in the Garden of Eden theme of our branding, suggesting a lush verdant paradise with all the purity, simplicity, innocence and temptation of life’s beginnings.

Our crest represents Adam and Eve pondering the serpent and the apple, and the design language of our wines reflects a deep symbolism.

This is a place where we celebrate our wines of desire with an abandon that evokes these famous words by Oscar Wilde: “The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.”

La Vierge’s range includes the La Vierge Noir (Pinot Noir), La Vierge Collection Seduction Pinot Noir, Original Sin Sauvignon Blanc, Jezebelle Chardonnay, Last Temptation Weisser Riesling, Anthelia Syrah, Nymphomane (Bordeaux-style blend) and Satyricon (Italian Blend). The tasting room is open daily from 10: - 17:00.

Heading up the kitchen of The Restaurant & Venue @ La Vierge are the new owners, Ultimate Braaimaster Champions Yusuf Sujee and Stephen Mandes. Both are accomplished chefs who are dedicated to creating delicious, fresh, quality dishes to complement your experience at La Vierge. An infusion of locally sourced ingredients, a wealth of skill and experience, and a natural passion for food has resulted in a tantalizing menu to tempt visitors. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 – 16:00. Booking is essential. Call 028 313 2007 or email restaurant@lavierge.co.za.

La Vierge is a popular wedding venue for brides with style and pizzazz, welcoming numbers from 25 – 120. The chefs will design a menu specifically to suit your budget and taste.

La Vierge is situated 6,7km from the Sandbaai intersection on the R320 to Caledon.

Call 028 313 0130 or send an email to info@lavierge.co.za. Visit www.lavierge.co.za.

During Hermanus FynArts from 5-16 June, La Vierge will host a ceramic exhibition ‘Birds in the City’, with artworks designed by Heidi Snaith, founder of Or-gari Golden Safari and painted by Clement Mkhize.

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THE ITALIAN CONNECTION

n recognition of Italian immigrants’ contribution to the arts and the South African way of life, this year’s FynArts festival includes a number of events which follow this fine thread to Italy. Several local restaurants will also be offering at least one FynArts Italian dish for the duration of the festival.

To get a glimpse into the wonderful world of Italian cuisine, we popped in to Fabio’s Ristorante, the only restaurant in the Overberg acclaimed as authentically Italian by being awarded the prestigious seal, the Ospitalità Italiana, by the Italian Chamber of Commerce. Owner Fabio Lenci believes that the main characteristic of Italian cuisine is its simplicity, and the restaurant’s menu reflects his deep respect for traditional dishes.

Fabio’s family hails from the town of Lecco on the shores of Lake Como in northern Italy, and he immigrated to South Africa as a young boy with his parents and two brothers. He was always passionate about food and learnt the art of authentic Italian cooking from his mother, who owned several restaurants. However, he ended up in the corporate world before swopping life in Pretoria for the life of a restauranteur in Hermanus in 2007. “I was here on holiday with my family when I heard of a restaurant for sale,” says Fabio. “I immediately knew that this was my destiny.”

We were invited into the kitchen of this warm, hospitable and down-to-earth restaurant to join chef Fabio (aka ‘the Don’) and chef Daniel de Wet Laing (aka ‘Bullet’) as they were preparing gnocchi and filled pasta.

For the gnocchi, potatoes were boiled with the skin on and left to cool before they were peeled and mashed. An egg and a generous amount of parmesan were then mixed into the mashed potatoes, with salt and pepper added. Flour was added and the potato dough was kneaded until it had reached the right consistency – it had to be light and fluffy but elastic enough to knead, and not too dry and brittle. When asked for measurements, Fabio just smiled and said this was cooking with feeling, not recipes – “cucina artigianale” (artisinal cooking).

The potato dough was rolled into a long sausage shape and divided into several pieces, which were again each rolled into a thinner sausage shape, before being cut into little pieces. Each little piece was then expertly placed on the thumb while rolling a knife over the top to make fine grooves. This helps the gnocchi to absorb more of the sauce or topping it will be served with – in this case it was Fabio’s delicious traditional Bolognaise.

Next up was the filled pasta, which started with Fabio kneading the dough and running it through the pasta machine several times until it was thin enough to cut out the circular shapes. Before folding the circles of dough into panzerotti and angeolotti shapes, a spoonful of the filling was carefully placed in the centre. The edges of the panzerotti were pressed down with a fork to form a pattern, while the angeolotti was expertly folded over to form a sort of decorative cone.

The filling for the pasta pockets was fungi porcini e vittelo (porcini mushrooms and veal). Fabio uses dried porcini because of the intensity of the flavour and, after soaking them, they were fried with onions, herbs and seasoning. This mixture was then combined with eggs, breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, and added to the roasted veal which had been left to cool before being pulled apart.

The panzerotti was served with a classic home-made pomodoro (tomato) sauce, which Fabio said forms the most fundamental part of Italian cooking – deceptively simple and simply delicious. But the real knock-out for me was the angeolotti served with burnt sage butter, which really allowed the mushroom and veal flavours of the filling to come forward.

To experience these Italian delights for yourself, be sure to visit Fabio’s Ristorante during FynArts – or any day of the year. Buon Appetito!

Fabio’s Ristorante, 60 St Peter’s Lane, Hermanus.

Open seven days a week from 11:00 to 23:00 (kitchen closes at 21:30). Tell: 028 313 0532.

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where to stay

Hermanus Accommodation

The Marine is one of the southern hemisphere’s most spectacular seaside Relais & Chateaux properties. Perched on the cliffs, overlooking the Walker Bay whale sanctuary, The Marine boasts 40 individually decorated bedrooms and suites. The attention to detail is apparent in every aspect, from the personal service to the exceptional cuisine and in-house beauty spa.

Marine Drive, Hermanus ● 028 313 1000 ● bookings@themarine.co.za

You can expect true South African hospitality with a warm European touch at this outstanding guest house situated only minutes away from the heart of the town centre. We are right opposite the whale-watching cliff path and around the corner from the Hermanus Golf Course. Wheelchair friendly and 24/7 wireless internet access. Contact us for more information about our winter arrangement for golfers.

323 Main Road, Eastcliff, Hermanus. Tel: 028 312 2044 072 488 9499. www.walker-bay-manor.co.za info@walker-bay-manor.co.za

Situated on the border of the Fernkloof Nature Reserve and just up the road from Grotto beach, owner-managed Francolin Hof is surrounded by birds and fynbos and offers sweeping sea and mountain views from all luxury rooms. Stylish yet informal, Francolin Hof is decorated with attention to detail and for your comfort, offering a memorable stay in an unforgettable environment.

44 10th Street, Voëlklip, Hermanus ● 028 314 0571 ● info@francolinhof.co.za ● www.francolinhof.co.za

Ocean Eleven is an olde worlde, Cape Cod, colonial style guesthouse situated on the famous cliffs of Hermanus. The picturesque mountains beyond gently embrace the phenomenal, all encompassing vista of the bay. Recently voted in the London Times as “ One of the top 20 views in the world (with a room)."

Overlooking the bay and the new harbour in Hermanus, Harbour Vue Guest House offers superb 4 star luxury accommodation for business or leisure. The suites are tastefully and individually decorated with high quality finishes, each with ensuite bathrooms. Views are simply spectacular.

Mountain View Manor Guesthouse, is just a few breaths away from the Sandbaai beach in Hermanus, and is owner run and managed by Charlise and Geoff Elske who ensure that you experience personalized hospitality.

11 Westcliff Road, Hermanus + 27 (0) 28 3121332 ● + 27 (0) 28 3121356 ● www.oceaneleven.co.za

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The Heroes of Hermanus

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ur rescuers are just ordinary people. They are someone’s brother, husband, father or neighbour. When they get a call they leave their families without hesitation to go out and help a stranger.

founder members, Michael Clarke is still very active and is currently the Chairman of the fundraising committee. Ian Alton and George Stoddart are also still with the station.

Hermanus has 17 of these heroes who offer their time, skill and expertise, often at the risk of their own lives, to keep the waters of Walker Bay safe for everyone. Above all they do it free of charge.

In 1979 Henk Henn became a crew member with Station 17 and in 1988 Henk succeeded Graham as Station Commander. Over the years the station has seen many crew come and go and the station grew from a single vessel station to its current stature.

The 17 volunteers at the Hermanus Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) are part of a larger country wide network that saves lives on South African waters.

NSRI Station 17 in Hermanus was established in 1978 by Graham Westcott and fellow Rotarians. Graham was the first station commander of Station 17. The first crew members to join the NSRI in Hermanus were Ian Alton, Steve Baron, Michael Clarke, Guy Clarke, J.Lund, Leo Miller, Peter Sutcliffe, Chris Verges and George Stoddart. Of these

The station now has a 4.2m rubber duck (Le Jenmar 2) for inshore operations, a 5.5m semi rigid inflatable (Hunters Gold Rescuer) that can operate up to 15nm from shore and a 10m Brede class deep sea vessel (South Star) that can operate up to 40 nm from shore with a range of 140 nautical miles. They cover an area of 23 nautical miles from Hermanus to Hangklip and 40 nautical miles from Hermanus to Quin Point.

The station also has a special whale disentanglement kit that was sponsored by the Village Square and the Two Oceans Whale Festival.

Henk was at the helm as Station Commander for 27 years and during April 2015 decided to step down and hand over to Deon Langenhoven who was Deputy Station Commander. Deon has been with the station for 19 years and has now taken over with Jean le Roux as Deputy.

The station has an active group of 17 young volunteers who man the station every Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoon. Should you be interested to join as a volunteer you can contact the base on 028 3123180 or come down to the station on a Saturday to see what they do. They have a range of positions at the station and if you feel that you have something to offer, please come and meet the crew.

Look out for a special new initiative in the next edition of Village Explorer to assist Station 17 with their fund raising efforts.

Shark, whale and eco tours

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yer Island Conservation Trust and its sister companies, Dyer Island Cruises and Marine Dynamics, are based at The Great White House in Kleinbaai. This upmarket, multi-functional headquarters includes a trendy restaurant, coffee shop, gift shop and info centre with adjacent fisherman’s cottages offering accommodation.

Clients meet and are briefed prior to each shark cage or whale watching excursion.

The Great White House is situated within walking distance (200m) from the Kleinbaai slipway where all shark and whale watching boats are launched. Clients can have a delectable breakfast prior to their trip, or enjoy lunch afterwards.

Marine Dynamics Shark Tours Dyer Island Whale and Eco Tours From June to December, clients can experience personalized boat-based whale watching excursions with Dyer Island Cruises’ experienced crew. Apart from southern right whales, you may also see Bryde’s whales, humpback whales and the elusive humpback dolphin, common dolphin and an incredible array of sea birds. The endangered African penguin can be seen on the protected reserve Dyer island, and you are guaranteed a sighting of the almost 60 000 strong Cape fur seal colony on Geyser Rock as the boat cruises down the famous Shark Alley, where hopefully you will also sight a great white shark or two.

The trip includes an educational briefing, water on board and a complimentary drink on return. Contact 082 801 8014 or 028 384 0406, email bookings@whalewatchsa.com or visit www.whalewatchsa.com.

Experience an incredible cage-diving adventure on board the custom-designed boat, Slashfin. An on-board marine biologist will educated you as you get up close and personal with this amazing apex predator in the famous Shark Alley. Along the way you can also view the rest of our Marine Big 5 – whales, dolphins, seals and the African penguin and other sea birds.

The trip includes an educational briefing, breakfast or lunch, refreshments on board, a complimentary drink on return, towels, clean wet suits and goggles. A professional video of both the shark and the whale watching tours will be available for purchase, provided to you after the trip via an easy-to-use download service. Contact 082 380 3405 or 028 384 1005, email dive@sharkwatchsa.com or visit www.sharkwatchsa. com.

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Dance with the art of Sheena Ridley

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isitors to the FynArts Celebration in Hermanus will have the pleasure of viewing an exhibition entitled Dance by the acclaimed South African contemporary artist and sculptor Sheena Ridley in the beautiful setting of the newly renovated Benguela Cove tasting room.

Renowned for her large ferro cement sculptures, palette knife oils, and gentle pastels visitors will be able to amble between her sculptures in the garden on to the tasting room where her paintings and pastels will be on display.

Sheena’s paintings and sculptures focus on movement and stance, influenced by local settings. Her modernistic figures display clever use of light and shade, often with a touch of delightful humour.

"My initial feeling for sculpture in a garden setting came from seeing the sculptures in various exhibitions in and around Harare; The National Gallery of Zimbabwe, and the Chapungu Sculpture Park, says Sheena. “My favourite sculpture is one of serpentine stone by Bernard Matemera, titled Man Changing into Hippo at the National Gallery Zimbabwe. It is a large piece – 1.5m of very smooth serpentine with beautiful poise and has a humorous side too."

Born in Harare, Zimbabwe 1964 Sheena completed high school in Johannesburg after which she moved to the Cape. She studied at Michaelis School of Fine Art, University of Cape Town and worked as a scenic painter for CAPAB (now ArtsCape). Sheena has also trained as an antique porcelain restorer with David Vickers and lived in the Overberg area for nineteen years.

Sheena also works in oils, which are impressionistic in style. She uses only the palette knife, concentrating on stances of the people and the wonderful light effects our weather and area treats us to. Her oil paintings of people are of movement and mood, often with a distorted or slightly askance aspect.

She began working with cement as a sculptural medium in 1999.

“I wanted to make huge sculptures without having to fire them.

Initially I worked with clay, but then discovered that cement was a far more ideal medium.”

Her sculptures are often coloured with oxides and finished in various textures. “I started experimenting with cement flooring, and this taught me a lot about the technical aspects of working with concrete. I love the fact that it’s quite flexible – that different combinations of sand and cement give you a variety of textures. On what inspires her, Sheena’s response is simply, “I’m

inspired by the way people move and stand – their body language. Although my sculptures don’t have strong facial features, the emotional aspects can be seen through the way their bodies are portrayed.”

Sheena now lives on a farm in the Klein Karoo at Kykoe, which is part of the Langkloof between Uniondale and George. After rejuvenating an old barn and outbuildings, she has opened the Langkloof Gallery and Sculpture Garden. Her sculptures are exhibited in the garden and the surrounding veld, creating a wonderful amble with plants and sculptures enhancing one another. *Opening times for the tasting room is 9:00 to 17:00.

Visitors can also join one of a series of interactive discussions with the artist: The use of palette knives in oil painting: Sheena demonstrates the use of the palette knife in this interactive presentation. You are invited to spread oil paints on prepared board and experience the advantages of this textural method of painting: 9:00 – 10:00. Monday 8th, Wednesday 10th and Friday 12th June. Max 6 persons R95pp.

Armature in Sculpture: Sheena demonstrates the vital role of armature - the framework around which the sculpture is built. You are invited to interact with the placing of the support medium onto a prepared armature. This assists you in visualising the connection between inner armature and completed form.

9:00 – 10:00 Tuesday 9th, Thursday 10th June. Max 6 persons R95pp.

C e l e br at ing t he f ine a rt of w ine

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he tasting room at Benguela Cove has had a major facelift and now boasts double volume ceilings, a free-flowing open space with intimate sitting areas, bold art and views of the lagoon, ocean and indigenous fynbos. Add to this the blue cranes, herons and ducks, and you get the picture.

chocolates created by master chocolatier Jane Stuart sets out to enhance flavours of the wine and the chocolate and takes them to another level. According to Jane the success of a chocolate and wine pairing is based on science, since the skin of red grapes contains similar molecules to those found in the cocoa bean.

But this tasting room is first and foremost about wine. The vineyards produce wines that have a unique character. Described as easy-drinking, they are also so flavourful that they walk away with prizes. These wines are the happy result of a unique terroir.

Furthermore the estate will host two special wine tastings in May to celebrate the launch of its Pinot Noir 2014.

Of all the wine farms in the Walker Bay region, Benguela Cove is situated closest to the ocean. It is this location, with its cool air and nocturnal sea breezes and the long time grapes take to ripen here, that make for superior wines.

This means starting with the easy-drinking wines like Matilda’s Secret and Moody Lagoon, and working your way to the Shiraz, which is spicy, complex and one of a kind.

The tasting room also offers a delectable chocolate and wine pairing. The

The first event is on Saturday May 16th in the new tasting room of the beautiful lagoon wine estate, located at the start of the Hermanus Wine Route - and then a week later on May 23rd at the Benguela Restaurant at Lakeside Lodge, on the banks of Swartvlei Lagoon, at Sedgefield on the Garden Route.

goon, at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The south-easterly sea breeze is chilled by the Benguela Current flowing up from Antarctica,. This cools the grapes at night, after warm summer days, so the grapes ripen slowly, irrigated by above-average rainfall, for superior viniculture.

The tasting notes describe the cherry and bright red berry fruits that form the backbone of the Pinot Noir 2014, whilst hints of spice and forest floor can be detected.

The palate shows a suave elegance, neatly framed by polished, grainy tannins. Good balance and graceful poise are amply exhibited. For food pairing, serve it with virtually any dish but especially with lamb, coq au vin, game and rabbit.

Visitors can sample the Pinot Noir 2014 in the first flush of youth, which promises to turn voluptuous as it ages, say the estate’s winemakers. A medium-bodied wine, it already exhibits grace and power.

Visitors can enjoy the wine and cheese board and at Lakeside Lodge select from Benguela Brasserie’s extensive menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, open seven days a week from 8:00am to 9:00pm. Resident Chef Kelly-Anne Pietersen has a growing reputation on the Garden Route for her French-inspired cooking.

The unique profile of wines from the estate results from the special growing conditions at Benguela Cove, on the shores of the Botriver La-

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, R43, Hermanus Head Office: +27 (0)21 944 1041 Wine Sales: +27 (0)83 645 6198 www.benguelacove.co.za|info@benguelacove.co.za

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Come enjoy a jewel in the crown of the Garden Route L

akeside Lodge luxury hotel and spa on the Garden Route has won a five star rating - the only one in Sedgefield – which is the highest award by the TGCSA (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa).

The owners have fully refurbished the boutique hotel and its nine luxury bedroom suites, in the unique setting on the banks of the Swartvlei Lake in Wilderness National Park. To celebrate the award, hotel guests and visitors to the Benguela Brasserie and Restaurant at Lakeside Lodge can enjoy a range of special offers throughout 2015.

Reviews on the hotel have stated there is no way around it as a review will most certainly not do the Lakeside Lodge justice. "It is undoubtedly the most luxurious lodge within the area and boasts spectacular rooms and breath-taking views. The staff were very kind and were always there if need be. They would make the effort to talk to each guest throughout the day which was a nice touch. The condition of the room was immaculate and room service kept it that way. The lodge also allowed for various activities on and off the lake which makes it an excellent location for the whole family. The restaurant and bar are highly recommended. All in all, an unforgettable experience."

The Benguela Brasserie is the spot for wonderful food in a beautiful lakeside setting - whether for dinner, lunch or breakfast - Benguela Brasserie & Restaurant is the perfect choice. The venue has a growing reputation as one of the leading Garden Route restaurants, popular for its imaginative and varied menu.

Relaxed lakeside dining for breakfast and lunch moves in the evening to a sophisticated and romantic mood, with an haute cuisine menu, and the healthy signature dishes from our executive chef Kelly-Anne Pietersen.

Kelly Anne is renowned for her French-inspired cooking, to create dishes with rich tastes and subtle nuances. She trained with some of the finest chefs in the most prestigious kitchens in South Africa.

She started work with the former executive chef of the Cape Grace Hotel and then at Ellerman House. She then joined Sofia’s Restaurant at Morgenster Wine & Olive Estate and extended her range of culinary skills at Bertus Basson’s award-winning Overture Restaurant.

Awards include a second place in the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’ Jeunes Chef Competition and also in the Tastic Competition.

Benguela Brasserie offers an excellent range of South African wines including those of the owners’ award-winning Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate. The venue is open to the public from Tuesday - Saturday from 08:00 to 21:00.

With all this fine dining, you may feel the urge to get fit, shape up and slim down with resident trainer Karl Petersen. Lakeside Lodge is organising two-night fitness boot camps midweek throughout the year, with guests staying in a luxury suite with full board and all meals included for R6 000 for two people. Visitors can also book weekday boot camp sessions at any time.

The TGCSA star grading is an independent quality assessment and official ranking system, recognised around the world, for the standard of service and facilities that hotel guests can expect. The five star award recognises the achievement of Lakeside Lodge’s owners who set out to create a unique luxury experience for short or long breaks and fine dining, with nine meticulously designed suites, swimming pool, spa and water sports facilities.

There are three room designs: the Honeymoon Suite is for newlyweds or couples just planning a special break, with a four-poster bed and spacious en suite bathroom with Jacuzzi spa bath and a walk-in shower.

The Superior and Luxury Suites also feature beautiful linen, king size beds and luxurious pile carpets, complimentary toiletries, fluffy towels and bathrobes, all softly illuminated by chandeliers. There are suites linked by adjoining doors, ideal for family groups. Rooms are fully equipped with air conditioning, flat screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, digital radio and iPod docking station.

Lakeside Lodge on Swartvlei Lake offers a range of facilities that include jetty and boat launching facilities and non-motorised watersports: sailing, stand-up paddling, windsurfing, and kayaking. There is also fishing, whilst mountain bikes and a small boat are provided for guest use, with water-skiing, wakeboarding and sundowner cruises upon request.

For details of all event, accommodation and dining visit www.lakesidelodge.co.za, call 044 343 1844 or email:

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HOME & HOUSE

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On 1 June 2004 Dykes, van Heerden Inc opened offices in the Cape as part of its strategy to be “Conveyancers for South Africa.” The offices are currently operated through the firms Dykes Van Heerden Slabbert Hopkins Inc and Dykes Van Heerden (Cape) Inc and the operating partners are Louis Slabbert and Elana Hopkins. The offices are situated in Bellville but due to the fact that it is prepared to sign documents with clients at their homes or offices, it covers the entire Western Cape including the entire Peninsula, the Winelands, the Garden Route up to Plettenberg Bay, the West Coast, the Overberg, the Overstrand, the Swartland and parts of the Karoo.

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