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What an amazing time for South Africa and indeed all South Africans – let us join together in a renewed spirit of unity and prosperity.

We celebrate this Human Rights Day 21 March with a new president at the helm.

Make South Africa Great Again – Cyril Ramaphosa! *MSAGA* RAMAPHOSA *MSAGA* Wishing you a great Easter Weekend in Stanford - a bit earlier than usual this year so do make sure you are prepared……

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NEWS AND UPDATES NEWS AND UPDATES

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By Lana Coates

By Lana Coates

A very special message . . .

A very special message . . the Family Jenny October-Mars, the Team Leader. for Jenny October-Mars, the Team the Family in Focus Project in Stanford askedLeader that wefor publish her inletter Focus Project asked thatrecyclables we publishare her below.

ThisinisStanford the project all your collected A project we’re very to know isare letter below.for.This is the project all pleased your recyclables making afor. huge for children startingtoGrade collected A difference project we’re very pleased know is R. Without this project, these children notGrade be making a huge difference for childrenwould starting school-ready and would therefore start their schoolR. Without this project, these children would not be lives at a distinct andstart possibly school-ready and disadvantage would therefore theirspend schoolmany years trying to catch up with even the basics. lives at a distinct disadvantage and possibly spend Contact Lana on 082 216 4398 if you’d like to find many years trying to catch up with even the basics. out more.

Contact Lana on 082 216 4398 if you’d like to find out more.

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CPF CPFNEWS NEWS

Respect for each other is the only way Respect for each other is the only way says CPF Madame Chair

says CPF Madame Chair

She's got poise, has Stanford CPF She's gotChareen poise, has Stanford CPF chairperson Volkwyn - elected chairperson ChareeninVolkwyn to this important position January - elected thisCalm important position inshe January this to year. and soft-spoken, believes that the various this year.

Calm andcommunities soft-spoken, she andbelieves sectors inthat Stanford have tocommunities learn the various to respect each other if the tranquility and sectors in Stanford have to learn it is to known for is to remain. respect each other ifShe thehittranquility the itground running she entered is known for iswhen to remain.

She hit office. There have been issues she has the ground running when she entered had to learn about, grasp and help find office. There have been issues she has solutions for. Her aim is to support SAPS station commander Capt Winston had to learn about, grasp helpI will findrely heavily on my CPF Coetzee in all ways she can - "ofand course, solutions for.

Her aim is to support SAPS executive and members,” she says. - Nelly Roodtstation commander Capt Winston

Coetzee in all ways she can - "of course, I will rely heavily on my CPF executive and members,” she says. - Nelly Roodt

PROJECT, STANFORD We as the Family in Focus Project Team would like to express our deepest thanks for everyone’s support and generous contributions towards helping with our project.

We as the Familyhelp in Focus Project Team These donations us in continuing our would missionlike to to express our deepest thanks for everyone’s support and help the unprivileged people in our communities to get generous contributions towards helping with our project. their children ready for school.

These donations help us in continuing our mission to help unprivileged people our some communities get Your the support has enabled us toinbring solace totothe underprivileged, in turn hasfor helped in combating their which children ready school. school dropouts, domestic violence and crime. Your

also allowedusustotobring makesome life a solace little lessto the Yoursupport supporthas has enabled miserable forturn these families. underprivileged, which in has helped in combating school dropouts, domestic violence and crime. Your We thank you once again for partnering with us, and support has also allowed us to make life a little less for the support and compassion we have received from miserable for these families. you. We hope it will continue in the future as this project is ongoing.

We thank you once again for partnering with us, and for the support andtocompassion have received A big thank you the followingwe organizations and from you.people We hope it willuscontinue in the the year, futureThere as this who help throughout areproject a is ongoing. number of Stanford people in town who we don’t know but who have given us materials and recyclable items to ouryou parents of following the project.organizations Lana at Stanford A support big thank to the and Rotary, Annie at us Stanford Animalthe Welfare, people who help throughout year, Anushka There are a Barkhuisen, Regina Broenner andwho Stevewe at don’t Orca know number of Stanford people in town Wireless Company.

Apologies we left anyone but who Internet have given us materials andifrecyclable items – please be assured we appreciate what you have toout support our parents of the project. Lana at Stanford done for our project during previous years and will do Rotary, Annie at Stanford Animal Welfare, Anushka in 2018.

Barkhuisen, Regina Broenner and Steve at Orca Wireless Internet Company.

Apologies if we left anyone JENNY OCTOBER-MARS out – please be assured we appreciate what you have Project Co-ordinator done for our project during previous years and will do in 2018.

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DHA EXPLAINS IMMIGRATION ACT TO EMPLOYERS DHA EXPLAINS

IMMIGRATION ACT TO EMPLOYERS

By Nelly Roodt

At a meeting with farmers in the Stanford area at Stanford Manor on 6 February, Mr Siviwe Funo (left), an immigration officer of the Department Home Affairs (DHA), explained the Immigration

By NellyofRoodt Act 13 of 2002 and relevant regulations to those present. Stanford a meeting Chareen with farmers in the area atcommander Stanford Manor CPFAtChairperson Volkwyn andStanford SAPS Stanford on 6Winston February, Mr Siviwe Funonote (left), officer of the Captain Coetzee also took of an theimmigration important stipulations Department Home Affairs (DHA), explained the Immigration for all companiesofand employers.

Act 13 of 2002 and relevant regulations to those present. Stanford CPF Chairperson Chareen Volkwyn and SAPS Stanford commander Captain Winston Coetzee also took note of the important stipulations for all companies and employers.

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SCHOOL TALK

All local schools are invited to send news and photographs each month.

FYNBOS ACADEMY - JANUARY 2018

A NEW YEAR, NEW CLASS AND NEW BOOKS! The Grade 7’s were able to cover their own books with a little help from their friends.

Athletics at Walkerbay Athletics Hermanus was a very exciting day!

Our learners engaging in rich, caring learning environments – thanks to YOUR continuous and generous support!

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SCHOOL TALK HOOPLAND ACADEMY - JANUARY 2018

THE NEW YEAR KICKED OFF WITH LOTS OF NEW THINGS HAPPENING AT HOOPLAND ACADEMY! A big welcome to our new Grade 1 teacher on the 1st of February!

14 Hoopland children took part in die Walkerbay Athletics in Hermanus.

Afterwards they were treated to ice cream.

Our learners engaging in rich, caring learning environments – thanks to YOUR continuous and generous support!

DIE BRON PRIMARY

by Janine Pedro

MAKING A DIFFERENCE Thank You for caring about the needs of others.

The donation and support we received from you as community member make a big difference in the lives of others.

Your caring spirit is greatly appreciated.

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SCHOOL TALK

By Joanie Smith

FUNIUMFUNDO

WHY IS THIS SCHOOL AMAZING?

Funimfundo (which means seeking knowledge) is a community pre-school established in 2004. We are part of the Die Kop informal settlement just outside Stanford in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Funimfundo provides quality pre-school education for around 50 children from the age of three to Grade R. We teach the children in their home language, IsiXhosa, and all learning is aimed at supporting the physical and social development of the child. Our aim is to give them the best start for the rest of their journey into life.

The community plays an important role in the life of the school. Parents and community leaders are the main decision-makers and the school works with families and parents to link what happens at home and at school together. Our community is extremely proud of our school.

What do we learn?

Our children learn about the human body, emotions, animals, seasons, transport, the weather, and how to behave with others and themselves. They learn how to wash and dress themselves and how to work in groups. And most importantly, they learn to be confident and proud.

WHAT ARE WE CELEBRATING?

Our new van!

After years of battling to keep our old school transport on the road, we now have a brand new school minibus. The children can now ride in comfort and safety to and from school.

Easter Egg Hunt As happens every year, Uli Joost came with Easter eggs, hid the eggs and the hunt started. It's always such a pleasure to see the surprise on the children's faces when they realise that there's chocolate in the bushes.

Christmas party The children had a fabulous party. There was a wide range of cakes and sweet goodies that they aren't normally allowed at school. They made the Christmas hats and the decorations and Father Christmas was a screech. A fun time was had by all.

Graduation Day 2017 In December, 10 Grade R learners graduated and are now on their way to Grade 1. Parents organise the celebration, sing, take photos and celebrate. This is always a very proud moment for parents and the community.

Our teachers Digital literacy was the theme of the year - and will also be for 2018.

The teachers were given tablets and a new high-speed Internet connection was installed at the school.

Nopendulo Golela successfully passed the first year of her Level 4 Teacher Training qualification.

CREATIVE WORKS

provides occupational therapy services for the school, including classroom interventions, creative sessions for the Grade R class and individual sessions for children.

The main aim is for Grade R learners to be ready for the Grade 1 school environment when they leave Funiumfundo.

The therapist works closely with the teachers to identify delays in development, problems with motor functions and social and emotional issues. She also helps the teachers find the best ways of dealing with these.

Activities working with paper machĂŠ, movement games, sensory mazes, blind tasting, make- believe and art.

Plans for the future The plan for the future is to host regular workshops for parents to help them find the right tools and resources they need to support their children's development at home, and to know what to do with them.

WHAT'S COMING READ ALOUD!

A community-based workshop bringing parents, friends, families and children together to enjoy the experience of sharing books and stories.

Thursday February 01, 2018, is International Read Aloud day. parent workshops Creative works will continue to help us build relationships between the school and the community by holding more regular workshops with the parents. sports coaching Grootbos foundation are starting a sports coaching programme at the school. They will come regularly every Friday. early learning health support A German NGO is supporting the teachers build an understanding of the specific health needs of children at this stage of learning. upgrading school playground We plan to upgrade the equipment in the school playground. digital literacy Our childrens' future is digital. We have started regular digital literacy classes with the teachers to help them gain the skills they need to bring digital technology into the classroom.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

We would not be here today if it wasn't for the generous support we have had over the years. Many kind and caring individuals and groups have donated both time and money to make sure this fantastic community project continues to thrive and serve its future generations.

TIME and ENERGY We always welcome your support. If you think you would like to contribute in some way, please don't hestiate to contact us.

And if you are short of ideas, then just donate some of the everyday items we use at the school.

Every little helps. we always need books, childrens' paint, art materials, paper, stationary, crayons, toys and don't forget fresh vegetables and food, cleaning products, toilet paper, soap and compost.

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NATURE TALK de Saint Exupery, The Little Prince “Let every fox take care of his own tail.” – Italian “What the lion cannot manage to do the fox can.” – German (with apologies to Panthera) “The early bird gets the worm, and the early fox gets the bird.” — Matshona Dhliwayo

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Referring to a person as a fox is used most commonly for those (i) regarded as being of a type characterised by wide-ranging knowledge and an adherence to no particular viewpoint or philosophy, or (ii) for a woman, who is attractive, esp. sexually attractive.

But now it is time that I return to the known facts about these elusive creatures, largely unnoticed by us human dwellers of the Overberg. It is my honour to introduce to you our local foxes - the Cape Fox and the Bat-Eared Fox. The Cape fox (Vulpes chama) or silver-backed fox is a small fox (max.

5kg) native to southern Africa. It has black or silver gray fur with light yellow sides and belly. The tip of its tail is always black.

The Cape fox is nocturnal and most active just before dawn or after

by Kirsten Sima Neke

For as long as I can remember I have been captivated by foxes.

Each drive home to our farm in the Sondagskloof is an opportunity to spot a fox. My 7 year old daughter and I are on constant alert, despite our having seen them only a handful of times; a pair with their 2 kits play-pouncing next to the road in the twilight, a couple trotting into the distance over a well-grazed field their black-tipped tails at low mast, three young foxes nosing out of their roadside burrow. Sadly, the remaining sightings were as ex-foxes, road-kill between the farm and Stanford. Most miserably a pair, pancaked side-by-side. Foxes, for the most part, mate for life. I consoled myself that at least they went to heaven together.

Despite sighing happily for this Rivertalk opportunity to don my Dr Ecology cap, I could not prevent a slight stray from the safe facts about foxes. I was intrigued to discover an abundance of wonderful quotes, revealing clearly a long-lasting fascination for these mysterious and nonchalant creatures.

“Foxes were dreaded animals. They were not large or fierce, like the bears and tigers that roamed the mountains, but they were known to be fiendishly clever. Some people even believed that foxes possessed evil magic. It was said that a fox could lure a man to his doom, tricking him into coming to its den, where somehow he would be fed to its offspring —Linda Sue Park, A Single Shard Many quotes hold strong political insights, valuable perhaps at this time of crazy politics. I will share with you just a drop in the dam of villainously fox-y quotes.

“Never trust a fox. Looks like a dog, behaves like a cat.” — Erin Hunter, Into the Wild “I am sometimes a fox and sometimes a lion. The whole secret of government lies in knowing when to be the one or the other.” – Napoleon Bonaparte “An election is coming: Universal peace is declared and the foxes have a sincere interest in prolonging the lives of the poultry.” – George Eliot “Men have forgotten this truth,” said the fox. “But you must not forget it.

You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.” – Antoine

dusk. During the day, it shelters in underground burrows or dense thickets. They are solitary creatures, and although they form mated pairs, the males and females are often found alone, tending to forage separately. Although a normally silent, the Cape fox may communicate with soft calls, whines or chirps or when alarmed with a loud bark. If pushed to aggression, they may growl and spit at its attacker. To show its excitement, the fox lifts its tail, the height of the tail indicating the degree of excitement.

Typical of most canid species, Cape foxes mate for life. Both parents care for the young, with the male also providing for the female during the first two weeks. Opportunistic omnivores, their preference is for invertebrates and small mammals. They have been observed to hunt and eat reptiles, rodents, spiders, birds, and young hares. They will also eat eggs, beetle larvae, and carrion, as well as most insects or fruits. The Cape fox is thought to help regulate populations of small mammals and particularly rodents. Life expectancy is six years to 10 years.

Predators include hawks and owls, caracal, leopard, hyena, and lion.

A large number are killed on the road by vehicles. They succumb to diseases such as rabies and canine distemper, road kill and in more recent times have become victims of traps. Many are hunted and persecuted as vermin, mistaken for jackals and held responsible for livestock losses. Cape foxes have been reported to be able to kill lambs up to three months of age, although this is a rare occurrence. About 2,500 individuals are killed yearly, approximately 16% of the total Cape fox population. Nonetheless, this fox is not regarded as a threatened species.

TO BE CONTINUED

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VET TALK

by Dr Olga Koorts

Kitties on Guard Last week a very proud client told me how her cat cat alerted alerted her her to to an an intruder in the back yard while she was hanging out out the the laundry laundry one one evening after dark. This reminded me of a similar similar event event aa few few years years ago ago when my own cat jumped up onto the window sill sill and and growled growled like like aa dog. dog.

Looking out the window we saw burglars leaving the the house house across across the the road. This while the dogs of the neighbours on either either side side never never noticed noticed a thing.

Many may scoff at the idea of cats being guard animals animals but but one one has has only to check the internet or view You Tube videos videos to to find find stories stories of of cats cats defending their owners against people, dogs, snakes snakes and and even even the the odd odd bear attack.

But why do they do this? These often-aloof creatures creatures who who seem seem to to have have no master are not what you might typically call loyal loyal defenders defenders of of human human kind. Cats, however, are fiercely territorial and spend spend aa lot lot of of time time marking and defending their home ground against against other other animals. animals. Some Some belief that the human owner is part of this territory. territory. Kitty Kitty affectionately affectionately rubs rubs against your leg to mark you as such. It therefore therefore makes makes sense sense that that you you should be protected.

Attacking baddies isn’t the only way cats have saved saved their their owners owners though. though.

There have been reports of cats alerting owners to to gas gas leaks, leaks, fire fire and and even sinking boats (yes cats go on boats, why not?). not?). Cats Cats have have been been known to detect and even prewarn their owners of of seizures, seizures, diabetic diabetic sugar sugar highs and lows as well as cancer. One famous US US kitty kitty even even managed managed to to phone 911.

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SHOWBIZ ?

I do not remember when I first heard the quote “Politics is show business for the ugly”. This is reflected not only on politicians but more so the antics that take place in Hollywood.

Every year in January / February we are inundated by the programmes on TV from that mutual admiration society parading on the red carpet at the awards presentations of the OSCARS , GRAMMIES and BAFTAS by the actors, artists and performers. I recall last year when the film LA LA LAND almost picked up the top prize when the auditors erroneously placed the winning card in the wrong envelope! The error was corrected immediately much to the embarrassment of the convenors. All this show business hype was brought to the

by Patrick Campbell

attention of Stanford's local Film Society whereupon the movie was subsequently screened. I was disappointed due perhaps to a dubious generation gap but, I was reliably informed, some, not all other movie buffs, concurred and felt somewhat conned.

The other great show business spectacle in the USA is the State of the Union speech by its President. This American milestone is even more of a farce with TRUMP at the helm. I notice that this Narcissist not only acknowledges the applause by the Republicans but claps himself, while the Democrats sit on their hands. In the RSA our MPs in Parliament are often viewed emulating this non-cross-party expression and this display is even more theatrical when the EFF walk out.

The English Premier Soccer League also has a show business slant with adoring spectators becoming hysterical when a goal is scored and the striker runs to the stand to receive the applause on his knees while his team mates maul and hug him. To me it’s like appraising a fish for swimming after all the act of scoring goals is what a footballer is meant to do.

The Romans had a definition for this behaviour “panem et circenses” ( bread and games) to keep the mob contented. Today we still have the so-called 'circus' but the bread is now replaced by a COKE or is it a BIG MAC?

TOURISM TALK

by Phil Murray

Rainfall and Reignfall What a summer it was! From unexpected thunder storms, the likes of which are usually reserved for the Highveld, to the unexpected resignation of Jacob Zuma, our boundless South African spirit leaves us optimistic for what March may bring. We don’t usually notice an immediate tilt away from summer in March, but it feels like anything can happen this year. We have our fingers crossed for more reliable rainfall, and more reliable leadership in our province and our beloved country.

Stanford has felt the tightening hold of the drought. This wetland village, reclining on the banks of the Klein River, and sitting on top of a beautifully free-flowing spring which gurgles and trickles along the village leivoor, is tied in solidarity with Cape Town. When visitors cancel their Cape Town holidays, this affects Stanford. Stanford guest houses have already reported that some international guests have

changed flights so that they no longer visit the Western Cape at all.

The message from Wesgro is clear: Don’t cancel events, continue to welcome guests and visitors, and do everything necessary to keep business operating as usual. The Cape Whale Coast and Stanford is just a hop and a skip from water-stricken Cape Town and makes a superb alternative with our ocean, rivers, mountains, wine routes, Fynbos, conservation biospheres, heritage and great food. Stanford is ready, and your heart will sing with the beauty of this little emerald on the Cape Whale Coast.

Did you miss the Stanford River Festival last year? We are delighted that this outdoor event which saw a multitude of boats and people of all ages, shapes and sizes, enjoying paddling on the Klein River takes place on the weekend of 16-18 March. Social sunset paddles and

friendly pursuit races fill the weekend, and the main events take place from the riverfront at the bottom of King Street on Saturday, 17 March. See you there!

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LIVING SOUNDTRACK

By Andrew Herriot

After four years in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, it was time to say farewell to the country, to the peoples, to our friends many of whom were Scottish due to the fact that musically I had developed a strong relationship with numerous citizens who had warm thoughts about the Scots and their contribution to the cultural aspects of living abroad while preserving where possible the musical aspects of Scotland. I had also made a number of friends in the world of jazz as a result of regular opportunities to meet and play with other musicians often when the Scots would gather informally for Ceilidhs or indeed formally when we met to revere our National Bard Robert Burns and also acknowledge our annual St Andrew's Day. There was always a reason to attire ourselves in our national dress just as my Arabic colleague would dress in their national dress when they would join us on these occasions. Coming to SA meant meeting those locals in Stanford who not only had an interest in Scottish matters and its familiar celebrations but had strong interests in music and easy listening songs and tunes which could be interpreted as light jazz. I found myself easily able to fit into individualistic music moods such as forming a band, planning for stage entertainments, charity functions and getting to know many of the performers (musicians, actors and vocalists)

whose interests in jazz and easy-listening music were closely aligned to my focus. It did not take long to become part of the Stanford Players, form an ensemble which eventually became known as the JazzFordians and take to the road as a Soiree group entertaining aficionados in venues such as restaurants, secure homes, nature reserves and wine farms and other eclectic venues that would attract a listening audience who willingly were happy to contribute to a meaningful charity. My journey across many lands was nearing an end as retirement began to loom ahead. Music was to become a huge part of my daily diet. There was time available to plan, give directions to musical ventures, accept challenges and move forward measure for measure, embracing the overall constancy of music and my Life Soundtrack. Time for new visions (Shows/Gigs/Soirees).

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578.7 *DRIEST IN THE LAST 6 YEARS

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STANFORD WATER RESULTS RETICULATED DRINKING WATER RESULTS MONTH

E. coli Standard (0/100ml)

Supplied by OverstrandRIVER MunicipalityTALK

by Clive Pearce RIVER WATER: DETERMINANT (E.COLI)

Total Coliform bacteria (only

Heterotrophic Plate Count (only <1000/100ml)

Under treatment sewerage outlet point (Jetty next to erf 396)

Above treated sewerage outlet point (bridge on R43 to Hermanus)

<10/100ml)

August 2016

0

0

0

1732

1158

September 2016

0

0

0

138

192

October 2016

0

0

199

22

26

November 2016

0

0

0

50

108

December 2016

0

0

0

345

38

January 2017

0

0

0

2419

2419

February 2017

0

0

0

921

2419

March 2017

0

0

0

65

66

April 2017

0

0

0

387

2419

May 2017

0

0

0

2419

2419 2419

June 2017

0

0

110

2419

July 2017

0

0

0

770

687 197

August 2017

0

5

8

261

September 2017

0

0

0

228

727

October 2017

0

0

0

13

12

November 2017

0

1

0

n/a

n/a

December 2017

0

0

0

127

1986

28

15

January 2018

GANSBAAI

swop shop

ADDRESS 29 Main road, Gansbaai CONTACT (T) 028 384 0637 (F) 028 384 0455 (E) gansbaai@arrienel.co.za

THANKS YOU

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FREE DELIVERY TO STANFORD MONDAY TO SATURDAY ALL DELIVERIES AFTER 15:00 DURING THE WEEK PLEASE NOTE: CUT OFF FOR SAME DAY DELIVERY IS 14H30

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MEDIUM HARD

SUDOKU SOLUTIONS

AFRICAN HORSE COMPANY

LET US WASH YOUR TROUBLES AWAY 25 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET

CLASSIFIEDS There is an HONESTY BOX at Stanford Tourism where you can pay for your classifieds. Please enclose the amount in an envelope or ed@stanfordrivertalk.co.za or call 081 750 4006 (SMALL ADS: R1 a word)

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guided multi-day trails & outrides along the whale coast & through unspoilt nature reserves. +27 (0) 82 667 9232 omstables@telkomsa.net www.africanhorseco.com

FOR SALE: Wendy House 3m x 3m with large window, corrugated iron pitched roof and timber floor. In excellent condition.

PRICE: R4000 (Buyer to Dismantle and remove from site in central Standford.)

PHONE Bob on 073 824 9680

March Charlotte Withers 1 March

Gertrude Banda 3 March

Alex Chancey 4 March

Maryanne Ward 7 March

Derik de Villiers 7 March

James Peter Yeats 7 March

Callum Ground 9 March

Annabelle deKock 12 March

Shameela Abrahams 13 March

Jenny Chancey 14 March

Shirley Withers 15 March

Helen Volschenk 16 March

Mari Calitz 19 March

Chantel Oosthuizen 20 March

Felicity Chancey 22 March

Joackim Nicolas Banda 22 March

Theresa van Graan 23 March

Princess Bongiwe Mancoba 24 March

Val Crocker 25 March

Dylan Jonker 26 March

Louis Pieters 26 March

Sara Walne 27 March

Roline Klaasen 28 March

Michelle Privett 31 March

Andiswa Apolosi 31 March

If your birthday or a special occasion is coming up, please email: ed@stanfordrivertalk.co.za or send an sms 082 081 886 750 2424 4006 STANFORD RIVER TALK 17

LIST YOUR BUSINESS FOR JUST R16.50 A MONTH ACCOMMODATION A Pinot Noir Cottage A Stanford Country Cottage Beloftebos Cottages De Kleine Rivers Valey House Morton Cottage Mosaic Farm Oom Pietjie se Huisie Reiersvlei Stanford River Lodge The Country Cottage Villa on the Bay Walshacres Riverside

082 456 8091 082 320 0982 082 391 5331 028 341 0048 082 450 3970 028 313 2814 073 156 9997 082 213 0512 028 341 0444 083 553 0663 082 336 1573 082 614 6322

ACTIVITIES Boat River Cruises Lady Stanford 028 341 0358 ANTIQUES & BOOKS Home of Sir Robert Stanford 028 341 0048 ARCHITECTURE Grant Anderson Maureen Wolters Gregg Goddard

072 364 3694 082 450 3970 082 783 9737

BUILDING Stanford Bricks

028 341 0685

BUILDING PLANS Jan Biernacki

072 546 1567

CONFERENCE CENTRE Mosaic Farm

028 313 2814

COUNSELLING Lana Ackermann

083 339 1641

(ONLY R198/YEAR)

ELECTRICIAN HCD Electrical DISTILLERY Fynbos Distillery

LOCAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES

084 769 1053

ESTATE AGENTS Pam Golding Stanford Village Properties

Seeff

HAIR Jeanne Retief

076 320 3092

PLUMBING PlumbTec

RESTAURANTS 1892 Stanford Spookhuis Birkenhead Galley Marianas The Royal Oke

028 341 0708 082 893 2282 072 111 9321 ROOF REPAIRS 082 851 9452 Overberg Roof Repair

082 609 0809 028 341 0116 028 341 0013 028 341 0272 028 341 0647 079 881 4422 028 341 0033

072 318 2478

HOTEL Stanford Hotel

TELEVISION/DSTV Rod Dacre Television

082 781 1704

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Stanford Country Cottages

VINTAGE ACCESSORIES & DECOR Lace 082 781 1704

082 320 0982

INTERIORS Kiwinet Maureen Wolters

028 341 0209 082 450 3970

WEDDING VENUES Mosaic Farm Villa on the Bay

MASSAGE & HEALTH Stanford Health Practice

082 481 8285

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Klein River Picnics 028 3410 693 Lady Stanford Boat Cruises 028 341 0358 River Rat Boat Cruises 083 310 0952 PETS & PET CARE Stanford Kennels Syringa Country Kennels

073 160 4495

028 313 2814 082 336 1573

WINE CELLAR & SALES Stanford Hills Estate 028 3410 841 Sir Robert Stanford Wine Estate 028 341 0441 WOOD Walshacres Farm

028 341 0685 082 898 4889

028 341 0961 028 341 0961

WEEKLY TIMETABLE Monday 09:00, Yoga, 084 685 2641, Viv von der Heyden, 23 Quick Street Monday 09:00, Pilates, 083 339 1641, Lana, NG Church Hall Monday 18:00, Running Time Trials, corner Adderley and Longmarket, last Monday of each month at Stanford Hills Estate.

Monday & Wednesday, Canoeing, Slipway Church St, John Finch 028 341 0444, Jan Malan 082 452 9877 Tuesday 08:30 – 10:00, Iyengar Yoga, Birkenhead Brewery, Marianne 082 2919 638.

Tuesday 17:30 & Friday 08:30, Maitri Yoga, Tasha Saha, 076 968 8608.

Tuesday & Thursday 17:00 -18:00, Tae Bo, Okkie Smuts School Hall, Ronnie 083 655 4521.

Tuesday & Thursday 17:30, Cycling, cnr de Bruin & Moore Streets, Sunday 08:00 Caltex Garage David Morrison 082 321 7996, John Finch 082 378 1935.

Wednesday 16:00 & Saturday 09:00 Canoe Club Training. Time Trial notices will appear from August 2017. Chris Wolf 083 455 3605 Wednesday, 18:30, Rotary Stanford Club Meeting, Graze. Everyone welcome. Lana 082 216 4398.

Thursday 18:30 - 21:30 Heal Your Life® Evening Group Sessions, 071 382 9033 Thursday 08:00 Pilates, 083 339 1641, Lana, NG Church Hall Thursday 09:00 -10:15 Yoga, Leli 082 350 0253 Friday 09:00, Yoga, 084 685 2641, Viv von der Heyden, 23 Quick Street.

Fridays: 19:30 – 20:30 Alcoholics Anonymous, Overstrand Municipality Boardroom, Queen Victoria Street, Call Peter 082 7888 630 or Theo 082 635 3193 Saturday 09:00 Canoe Club Training. Time Trial notices will appear from August 2017. Chris Wolf 083 455 3605

WORSHIP IN STANFORD THRONE OF GRACE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES Community Hall Stanford Wednesday evening 6pm – 8pm Sunday 10am – 1pm Apostle Fortune Mugabe 063 840 0664

ST THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH

STANFORD UNITED CHURCH

Morton St, Father Joseph Gabriëls 028 3410588 1st Sunday 10:30 Communion (Afr) 2nd Sunday 10:30 Service (Afr) 3rd Sunday 08:00 Communion (Eng) 4th Sunday 10:30 Service (Afr)

Interdenominational * English Municipal Boardroom (near Post boxes) 6pm Sunday Bible Study: 7pm Tuesday night All welcome. Venue changes weekly.

Phone for enquiries: Jan Troost 072 345 9057 Mary Troost 084 643 4504

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OF GOD cnr Queen Victoria & Bezuidenhout St. 09:30 Sunday service Pastor Johnny van der Schyff 028 3410 422 STANFORD RIVER TALK 18

NG GEMEENTE STANFORD Sondae 9:00 in die kerkgebou Office tel 028 3410 966

VG KERK (next to De Bron School) 10:00 Sunday morning Maureen Diedericks 028 3410 691

BOB (ARTHUR ROBERT) HADLEY 28.08.42 – 05.02.2018 We moved to Stanford in June 2012 and enjoyed some wonderful happy times before Bob became ill.

Bob was an amazing man – he loved gardening and installed a large black pipe that goes around our garden carrying rainwater into three tanks, with an overflow into the dam nextdoor.

He also loved cooking – when I asked if I could help he used to say “just stand in the corner and look pretty”.

Woodwork was another passion of his, with wonderful tools at hand, he made all my easles.

He was passionate about steam trains and was a member of the Umgeni Steam Railway. A DVD that he filmed years ago about the railway is still bringing in money. He used to ‘chase’ trains, waiting for them at bridges, with his camera for that perfect shot as the trains came puffing through the tunnels.

I shall miss him, I hope that he is happily riding on a steam train somewhere.

Thank you to the Villagers of Stanford for being so caring and supportive to me. It is much appreciated.

I would also like to thank Esme Hermanus and Charmaine Conradie for being such wonderful carers and for looking after Bob so well.

Sometimes beyond the call of duty.

Nicky Ross

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