Stanford river talk march 2016

STANFORD RIVER TALK

Volume 126 | MARCH 2016 | Stanford‘s monthly newspaper | R15

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BUSINESS HOURS • Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 17:30 • Saturday: 08h00 - 13:00 • Sunday: 10:00 - 12:00 • Public holidays: 9:00 - 13:00 CLINIC HOURS • Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 16:00 • Saturday: 08:00 - 12:00 • Public holidays: 9:00 - 12:00

T E L: 028 384 0637 FA X: 028 384 0455 gansbaai@arrienel.co.za H O O F W E F 29 ͳ G A N S BA A I.

The moon waxes and wanes in the inky sky and ushers in an early Easter festival. Stanford River Talk wishes all Christians a happy Easter and a special time with family. Read the message from Rev. Hildie Pansegrouw have some fun on Easter Sunday mixing it up old and new traditions (Easter, page 12). Go on, hide your own chocolates in the garden and amuse yourself looking for them again.

Stanford has been making the most of the energy of summer and many new things are afoot. Stanford's first mountain biking event was held at Stanford Valley Guest farm and drew crowds to our little village while The Royal Oke threw open its doors at the official launch of this new restaurant. Panthera Africa has two new additions to their furry family and local netball and soccer clubs are focussed on their love of the game, and raising funds for their teams (News and Updates, page 4-6).

Matt Chancey will have you smiling at his Tales from the Sud (Page 17) in which he crosses paths with the one-armed, chainsmoking pilot again. Martin Ranger mulls over social conventions and whether we are all being duped (Soapbox, page 17) and James Yeats recommends an unusual, low-cost Kiwi comedy about vampires (Screen Talk, page 19).

Don't miss our new Shop Talk (Page 13) by Andrea Conrad who loves nothing better than snooping around shops and finding surprises. Each month she will share her shopping tips from Stanford and our neighbouring towns.

The first school term passed by in a blink and we wish everyone safe, happy holidays. *You may have noticed that our cover price has gone up to R15.

We have tried to keep the price increase to a minimum and hope you understand the need for this.

Cheese of the Month

Grana Klein River Grana is a hard cheese that displays crystals which provide a characteristic crunch.

It is aged for up to a year and reveals tangy, fruity and fragrant notes.

Klein River Farmstead offers an array of exceptional and award-winning South African cheeses.

All cheese is made using age-old artisanal methods and pasture-fed cow’s milk.

028 341 0693

www.kleinrivercheese.co.za R326, 7 km outside Stanford STANFORD RIVER TALK 2

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MONTHLY CONTRIBUTORS Matt Chancey, Suzanne Francois-Rossouw, Andrew Herriot, Mike Horn, Olga Koorts, Emma Kriel, Karen McKee, Martin Ranger, Bryan Robertson, Naas Terblanche, Wanya van der Walt, Tania Weich, Guy WinchesterGould and James Yeats.

COVER PHOTOGRAPH: Taken by Reinder Nauta.

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Write to us Please send your letters to philippa.murray@gmail.com. Try to keep letters as short as possible (100 words or less) and supply your name and address. Anonymous letters will not be published. The editor reserves the right to edit, amend, abridge or reject any letter.

Etiquette

It is not a complicated ballet move, nor is it an e-Ticket to whatever blows your hair back and it will not help you with your Toll fees next time you visit Gauteng.

It is the set of conventional rules for personal behaviour in polite society.

I expect when you have reached the age that many of us have in Stanford, one has a fairly long line of 'beefs' to pick. No. 1 on the list is the lack of good manners. I know they are fairly outdated but they are after all, a contributing factor to our level of civilisation. Cell phone etiquette is a big one and I am firmly of the opinion that on purchasing a cell phone the purchase should include a little booklet on how to behave when attached to one of these ‘essential ‘ little items of modern jewellery.

Booklet Rule 1: Don't inflict your conversation on everyone around you in the restaurant, the doctor’s waiting room, in the bank queue, on the bus, or even at the movies. We really don’t want to know about the state of the washing

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hung out to dry and we are all aware of the floweriness of the English language – no lessons needed there.

My main beef however is the complete lack of consideration shown during speeches/ toasts, etc. at a function, even at formal dinner events. While you may not be particularly interested in what the person is saying, at least consider the effort and time that has been spent in putting a speech or toast together. There is always the outside chance that the people around you may actually wish to hear what is being said.

To continue talking and heckling, even if under your breath, during the event, shows a distinct lack of common courtesy both to the person behind the microphone and to the other people around you. Keep the heckling for political rallies where it belongs.

Is common courtesy no longer common practice? Thank heavens for our cavalier approach to life in South Africa but let us remember that courtesy costs nothing Sandra Campbell

philippa.murray@gmail.com 082 667 0619

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news and updates

WARD COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Meeting held on 9 February 2016

WORKING FOR THE COAST This contract with the municipality remains a challenge.

The contract (and hence the services of our Green Team) will stop for 6 months in May. During these periods of time the maintenance of the wandelpad becomes more difficult, but the municipality has agreed to provide an operator and machine once a week to assist. Stanford Conservation will also provide some labour in addition to its members’ usual supervision of the maintenance of the Wandelpad.

During the 6-month stop-contract period, the municipality has to fulfil the Green Team’s duties in addition to its normal day-to-day functions. Please be aware of the situation, which may mean that some functions (such as the twice-weekly cleaning of streets) will not be possible during this period.

REGISTRATION OF VOTERS FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS This will take place on 5-6 March, and 9-10 April at the Community Centre. This is also an opportunity to check whether you are already registered.

EFFECTIVENESS OF WARD COMMITTEE SYSTEM The effectiveness of the system and its feedback to the community will be reviewed during March. You may receive a visit from a consultant (who will carry identification) asking your opinion on the quality of feedback you get from your ward committee representatives.

HOUSING PROJECT Negotiations with the municipality, and their subsequent negotiations with the Education Department to make provision for a school in the new housing development, have been unsuccessful. This is mainly because the need for a school has never been identified by the community, and hence is not on the IDP. It is with some reservation that the ward committee learnt that 822 houses will be built on the land available.

The proposal will go through a public participation process, dates to be advised.

Bea Whittaker

Donations for the Butterfly Centre The gift that keeps on giving: Jami Kastner receiving the donation from Mandy Erwee.

King Street pumping station Construction of King Street pumping station to start in March This beautiful scene unfortunately has to be permanently changed when construction on the sewer pumping station at the bottom of King Street starts in March, to be completed in Âą3 months. The pumping station will be positioned on an approximate 9 metre wide platform that will be raised approximately 1m above the King Street parking level (approximate visualisation in the photograph) and will cut back into the embankment. It will be secured using the same type of clear-view (ClearVu) fencing as around the Okkie Smuts School.

The pipeline will follow the existing wandelpad section from the milkwood trees almost to the '47 steps', and then proceed up the embankment to the left of the steps.

A number of meetings to determine how the impact of the pumping station can be mitigated have been held between the municipality, the environmental consultant, the design engineers and Stanford residents represented by the Ratepayer’s Association, Stanford Conservation, engineer Jan Troost and landscape architect Bernard Oberholzer. Certain conditions have been set, such as that only certain identified trees may be removed and that the trench for the pipeline in the vicinity of the milkwood trees will be dug by hand. However, the fact is that it will have an altered visual impact compared to the present natural vista.

Unfortunately there is no other place to construct this pumping station as it has to be situated at the lowest point of the area it services. From there the waterborne sewerage has to be pumped up the embankment to an existing manhole in Church Street. The raised platform is required because the pumping station is situated in an area prone to flooding and the surface infrastructure is designed to be above the 1:10 year flood line. As it is advantageous to place the infrastructure as far away from the river as possible, we will unfortunately be faced with a 4.9m wide vehicular access ramp reasonably close to the river.

The access ramp will however also allow residents access to the wandelpad and can be an advantage especially during the wetter months. It should further be noted that the pumping station will be operational even if it were to flood completely. Discussions on how to mitigate the various effects and to reinstate the wandelpad are ongoing.

Wandelpad closed The wandelpad route from the '47 steps' to the King Street parking area will be closed as soon as construction on the pumping station starts. King Street itself will furthermore be closed from the last entrance to private property on the river’s side. This is necessary to enable the construction company to temporarily store spoil material above the 1:10 year flood line. The riverfront between King and Quick Street will remain open, although residents and visitors should be mindful of heavy duty vehicles making use of the Shortmarket Street section.

Please take note that the environmental impact assessment process for this essential sewage infrastructure was concluded some time ago and an environmental authorisation has been obtained from the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning. This article is thus only to inform you and keep you up to date with the construction of the pumping station and associated infrastructure.

Residents are requested to communicate on this issue via the Stanford Ratepayers Association and/ or Stanford Conservation. In addition, there will be a monthly update report in Stanford River Talk.

Bea Whittaker Stanford Conservation

The Stanford Sixes held on Boxing Day on the Market Square was pleased to hand over a donation of R5 000 to the Butterfly Foundation. They also made a donation of R1 000 to Okkie Smuts Cricket from proceeds from the day, and to top it all off, R1 000 and dog food were donated to Stanford Animal Welfare, by the teams themselves.

Well done to all the cricketers, and thank you to all the supporters who continue to support this fun event.

Mark and Mandy Erwee

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Fifteen properties in Stanford were issued with a sale certificates in February. These figures include name transfers.

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MTB Adventures in Stanford The inaugural Stanford MTB Tour was presented on 13 –14 February by MTB Adventures, who organises some of the most popular MTB multi-day events in South Africa. The Start and Finish venue was Stanford Valley Guest Farm and the new owners, Reinder and Elsabe discussed the prospects of a Stanford multi-stage event with the director of MTB Adventures Reinder Nauta with lady winner Martha shortly after they purchased Koekemoer (right) second place Vicky the property in mid-2015. van der Merwe (left).

It was quite a challenge to find two interesting, scenic and not too tough routes. We present three weekend MTB tours with no timing which are not strictly competitive in Houwhoek, Greyton and now Stanford.

The winning recipe is a great Start and Finish venue, a beautiful route with a distance of 45 – 50km and a maximum 900m climb per stage. After many consultations and pre-rides with local farmers and mountain bikers, MTB Adventures concluded the two stages. Stage One covered the Papiesvlei area including Beloftebos, Vredendal, Hermanuspietersfontein and Hartebeeskloof farms while Stage Two covered the Stanford area and farms such as Modderivier, Boschheuvel, Sir Robert Stanford and Stanford Hills. The challenge is always to find the right balance between public and farm roads and to construct interesting single track links between these roads. We are proud what we’ve managed to achieve in the first year and have spent considerable time and money to negotiate and construct these trails over the last three months.

The event was a huge success and 450 riders participated. We received many compliments and it seems that the 2017 event (18 –19 February) will attract almost double the entries. I’ve already received many new route suggestions from farmers and these will be incorporated and constructed later this year. In three years’ time the route will be similar to our other events and the local mountain bikers will be able to have a 'jol' in their own backyard.

Thanks again to all farmers, owners and the Stanford community for all their support. Stanford is rated as one of the best host villages.

Johan Kriegler Director, MTB Adventures 'It was a wonderful event with a great bunch of people whom all commented on what a beautiful area we are living in. We are very grateful to everyone who worked together to get Stanford on the popular mountain bike scene!'

Elsabe Nauta, Stanford Valley Guest Farm

CPF NEWS

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COP OF THE QUARTER The CPF nominated Constable Ashley Prins the ‘Cop of the Quarter’ for his conscientious, committed police work throughout the last quarter of 2015. He is to be commended for the voluntary extra hours he puts into all his investigations when working closely with his Shift Commander, Bulelani Sicubeni and the detective team, in tracking down criminals. He was also responsible for recovering stolen goods from the Municipality’s store room.

Congratulations Constable! May you continue to be an enthusiastic role model to your colleagues.

CONSTABLE ASHLEY PRINS

WORKING WITH THE SCHOOLS The CPF and SAPS will be prioritising much of its time towards supporting and assisting the schools in both crime prevention and delinquency this year. As a starting point, a school will be assigned or will adopt a particular policeman whose duties will include communicating with, and briefing, both staff and pupils on a wide range of crime and safety issues. Besides advice on safety being given, warnings as to what a time in prison is like, will be addressed. Problematic children could then be sent to spend a weekend at the Drakenstein institution and prison. Drakenstein runs a crime prevention community programme where problematic children are ‘educated’ on what it entails going to prison, living in a prison and all the serious consequences which follow.

DETECTIVE UPDATE Statistics for the last three months: Of the 168 reported cases of crime, 126 went to court, resulting in 43 guilty convictions. Although it is very pleasing to get those convictions, the number of cases is very worrying.

What can we, as law-abiding citizens, do about this?

• Join the local Neighbourhood Watches. Contact Chris Moll 082 578 1828, Peter Hochfelden 082 443 7867 or Willem Maclean 076 810 8908. There are two groups to join; a Whatsapp reporting group, and a foot/ car patrol group.

• Report crime and suspicious persons loitering in and around your street immediately to the police. If you are unhappy with police feedback, go and see the Station Commander, Captain Coetzee, or for detective case queries, see Warrant Officer Payne.

• Do a security check on your own property: → Is your alarm in good working order? → Is your property overgrown with shrubbery with ideal undercover places for burglars? → Do you close your gates, windows and lock doors at nightt? → Are your garage doors and Wendy Houses locked securely? → Do you leave your laptops and cell phones easily visible in your vehicles, or next to an open window? → Do you need to install a security light in a dark part of your property? → Do you tell your neighbours when you are going away? → Is your street property clearly numbered for police callouts?

With the Easter weekend coming up, we are anticipating a possible spike in crime, so please make sure that your property is secured to the best of your ability.

Stuart Anderson

YOUNG TIGERS

New kit for the soccer club The Community Police Forum has taken on a new project to help the local soccer club buy sports kits and boots for the players. The Stanford Young Tigers field four eager teams. These projects are overseen by the Department of Community Safety through their Extended Public Partnership.

The cost per player for kit, including boots, is R500. A team including reserves is 15 players strong which comes to a total of R7 500 per team. Hopefully the boots will last two years and can be handed down. Other expenses involve away game, petrol, food and drinks all add up, and any help towards covering these will be greatly appreciated.

For any information or pledges of funds, please contact CPF Treasurer, Kevin Husk 082 809 3585, kevinhusk@hermanus.co.za or Chareen Volkwyn, CPF Project Coordinator 028 341 0191. Funds can be deposited into the CPF Stanford Young Tigers: account: Stanford Community Police Forum • FNB Hermanus (200412) The local soccer club is in need of club kit.

• Acc no 52470030406 • Dep Ref Initial and Surname.

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Lionesses join the Panthera Africa pride

The Royal Oke Back on the map Madre's Kitchen was a well-known landmark in Stanford. While it still looks the same from the R43, new things are cooking at The Royal Oke. The restaurant has been bought by new owners ElseMarie and Daniel Lenton from Onrus, best known in the Overberg area as the previous owners at The Milkwood Restaurant. The Royal Oke was open for business through the Christmas Welcome: Daniel and season and many visitors and locals Else-Marie Lenton are were delighted to find the doors of this the new owners of the beautiful country-chic restaurant open Royal Oke. again. On 5 February, the vibrant and excited new owners threw an opening party at which they served wooden boards laden with food in tantalising bite-sized portions.

From the smoked yellowtail with beetroot to the mini Yorkshire puds with rare roast beef, there was not a morsel that wasn't gobbled up with gusto. Big, brave flavours served simply and elegantly is standard fare, and owner-chef Daniel has loads of ideas for his menu which will change with the seasons.

The welcome party was a great way to invite locals and friends into this reinvented restaurant, and The Royal Oke is the new village landmark on the road from Hermanus. Welcome to the village, Daniel and Else-Marie.

Phil Murray

Valentine's Dance for Netball Our Netball team's name is Football Foundation Netball Club.

We started as a wing for the ladies of the Football Foundation and are still under their care although we try to raise most of our own funds. A Valentine's dance was held in the De Bron school hall as a fundraising event for the Stanford's netball team. DJ Closer did a good job keeping the people on the dancefloor while Spar and KC's ensured that everyone felt loved during this time!

Although Chadwin Afrikaner came to the dance single, he was the winner of a bottle of champagne from Spar Tops while Margo Lehman had to share her winnings with Mautomer Aarendse. Kevin Steeneveld was the lucky man to take his lovely woman, Landi Steeneveld, to KC's for a great meal ensuring love stayed in the air.

The evening was great and everyone left with a smile.

Salome van Zyl Sporting friends: (Back from left) Leonie Titus, Leilanie Damon, Anchelle Damon (founder of the club) and (Front) Zenel Damon.

Limestone Rocks Food 4 Thought would like to thank all the guests who attended the fabulous Limestone Rock charity evening held at the beautiful Springfontein Bar(n) on Valentine's evening. Thank you for supporting good food, great wine and excellent charities! A big thank you goes out to the owners of Springfontein Farm for their constant commitment to local skills development and community support.

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The journey to find these two lionesses has been full of trials and tribulations over a five year period, yet it finally ended in happiness.

Lizaene and Cat, the owners and founders of Panthera Africa, have tracked the moves of two lionesses that Lizaene knew from a young age. Jade and Je'taime were separated from Lizaene at one year of age, but Lizaene always hoped for her to be reunited with these special lionesses.

An opportunity arose for them to be JADE relocated, so Lizaene and Cat went to see them just two weeks ago. To their devastation they found only one cat there, and heard that Je'taime had been killed in a lion fight just six months earlier. Another lioness who Jade was living with was also in need of rescue and care, so the decision to relocate the two together was easy. After a 15 hour journey, the release unfolded perfectly with the lionesses appearing to appreciate their new safe haven. We decided to name the new lioness Zakara, which means inspiration, boldness, hope and guidance – all of which Zakara truly is.

Our lionesses are settling into their forever ZAKARA home perfectly and are showing good signs of a smooth transition. We wish to thank our lion hearted friends, staff and volunteers who donated, supported and helped us to make this move possible.

If you would like to meet the lionesses at Panthera Africa, please book online or call us on 076 974 3088/ 084 866 2665.

WALK AND TALK Natalie and Peter Ground are keen hikers and spend most of their weekends walking with their family and friends.

They love to find the best secret spots in the Overberg.

Pool with a view: A relatively steep hike up Mosselberg in Vogelgat Nature Reserve, is well worth the slog when you get to cool off in this spring fed pool, with spectacular views of Walker Bay over the lagoon.

Valentine’s Evening at Castle Herriot A new Stanford starlet emerged accompanied by yet another budding young performer; Ruby Walne and John Chancey blew us all away with Ruby’s new song on guitar, part of the 'LoveIn' at Castle Herriot.

Ruby said, 'I was inspired to write this song because of my love for dancing. I wrote it after our 2015 end of year home Duet: Ruby Walne and John Chancey school dance party.' singing an original composition.

She wrote these lyrics: 'Sweep me off of my feet, spin me around.

We’ll dance to the end of the night; Even then we may not stop.'

Watch out for this cool cat! Many more very talented artistes made this a most memorable musical event. Thank to Willem, Mandi, Rash, Karen, Simbad and Erika for entertaining us with your musical talent.

Andrew Herriot

DIE BRON DIE BRON PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPORTS THE BUTTERFLY CENTRE The prefects of 2016 raised funds for the Butterfly Centre. The headgirl, Kelly Hoffman, the Headmaster Mr LJO Pedro and headboy Siyamamkela Kolpati handed the donation over to the centre on Friday, 19 February.

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Thank you to Die Bron Primary School which held a civvies day and managed to raise R500 which they donated to the Butterfly Centre.

Another donation of R5 000 was gratefully received from the Stanford Cricket Sixes organized by Mark and Mandy Erwee.

A special thank you goes to the African Vision Foundation which donated R28 000, enough to fully sponsor two deserving children at the Butterfly Centre.

We also held a Valentine's Day cake sale, which was a huge success and loads of fun.

Homemade bakes: (From left) Jilly Gilmour, JJ Visser, Darryl Bakers and his mom Esme, Jack Kastner and Vuyokazi Siza.

The gift of giving: (Back from left) Mr Pedro, Vuyokazi Siza, Kelly Hoffman, Nosiyabonga Dayimani, Catelyn Dreyer, Siyamamkela Kolpati (Front) Darryl Bakers, Jack Kastner, JJ Visser and Jilly Gilmour.

OKKIE SMUTS

KRIEKET Okkie Smuts O/13s het op 15 Februarie ‘n krieketwedstryd teen Die Bron Primêr gespeel en uitstekend gevaar. Ons teken 134 lopies aan, waarvan 76 deur Luke Taberham geslaan is.

Die Bron Primêr is uitgehaal vir 80 lopies. Okkie Smuts wen die wedstryd met 54 lopies. Speler van die wedstryd: Luke Taberham.

Mini-cricket, Okkie Smuts U8s lost to Gansbaai by 21 runs: (Back from left) Walden Williams, Tisean Lehmann, Nathi Mayile, Mellisa Mhlontlo (Front) Reinier Tolken, Qasim Sultan, Ronja Conrad and Rachel Horn.

EAT AROUND THE WORLD Okkie Smuts held its first major fund raising event of the year. People turned out in their droves to support the school, and enjoy the delicious food prepared by the PTA and the parents. Each class presented a dance which had everyone cheering and clapping.

Mini-cricket in Gansbaai: (Back from left) Faith Daniels, Tamson Jaars, Mrs du Toit, Jaydine Appel.

(Front) Justin Daniels, Sinead Zaal, Thomas Kapot, Junior Dickson and Reuben Roode.

VALENTINE HAMPER FUNDRAISER Thank you to all parents, learners, guardians, locals who supported Okkie Smuts with our Valentine Hamper fundraiser. We raised R13 000 towards the school's budget for 2016.Winners of the Valentine Hampers: Marcel le le Roux, Philippa Murray and Ghiloume Lehman. Winners of Valentine's potplants: A Jonker, Melanie Swanepoel and Karen McKee.

Is your child struggling to fit into the mainstream school environment?

Are there developmental delays, barriers to learning or special needs and you have no idea where to turn?

We would love to be in contact with you or anyone you think may benefit from the work of the Butterfly Centre (Stanford), whether it be through enrolling a child in the mornings or access to our workshops and tutorials.

Please send us a mail at info@butterflyfoundation.co.za or call Kerry on 071 75 19621 (Mon – Fri 8 till 12:30am) STANFORD RIVER TALK 7

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

GANSBAAI ACADEMIA • In June 2015 Academia joined the EduPlant permaculture food, gardening and greening programme for schools initiative as part of the school’s skills training programme for learners with learning disabilities. The garden is now well established under the tutorship of Ms Harding-Male. The Grootbos Foundation, in conjunction with their Green Futures initiative, cultivated the seedlings and also trained the learners over a period of two months in gardening, nutrition and cultivation. The garden produces vegetables for the school’s feeding scheme and it is also open for learners to pick fresh vegetables for themselves.

Athletics team for the South Boland meeting: (Back from left) Chrisanda Pietersen, • The school received 24 tablets from the Western Cape Casey Lewis, Byron Diederich, Geortin Wildschut, Deolin Baartman, Chrisano Paff, Education Department’s USO project. Included in the en Ruben May (Middle) Tommy Wilson (principal), Craig Gillion (coach) (Front) Aldon package sponsored by MTN is a cabinet to store and Jantjies, Alison Tobias, Keenu Micheals, Izaam Newman, Meshin Fick, Alexander Goss charge the tablets as well as two laptops and internet and Johan van der Merwe. access.

• After a successful inter-house athletics meeting, Academia hosted its inaugural triangular tournament at the Gansbaai sports • Lastly, it is nearly time for our annual Surf Walk. Learners are facilities. Our school finished second behind Albert Myburgh carrying donation lists. Please ensure the authenticity of the list and Secondary School, who received the new floating trophy sponsored donate generously. These funds are necessary to help the NO FEES

by Overstrand Medical Response. 15 Pupils were picked for the school in providing the best for the learners in the Stanford and South Boland meeting, where 15 schools from the Overberg region Gansbaai communities. competed. Two of them got placed first in their event and will now Ernst Nieuwoudt participate in the Boland meeting at Coetzenburg. They are Geortin Wildscut (U19 javelin) and Alison Tobias (U14 100 and 200 meters).

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Full of smiles: The kids and intern enjoying each other's company at Funimfundo.

On 5 February, nine of Fynbos Academy's athletes took part in the yearly Walker Bay athletics meeting in Hermanus. It was a great adventure for them. Joline Booysen made it to the next round held on 13 February at Grabouw. 12 athletes of Hoopland Academy took part and enjoyed it very much, especially when they were treated to ice-creams afterwards!

On 12 February both schools enjoyed the fun of Valentine's day by wearing the colours red, pink or white. They had lucky draws for fun and a few learners won treats from the Snoepie.

Internship at Funimfundo

A Social Practical is part of my 11th grade curriculum. The curriculum used at the New Village School is inspired by and based on Rudolf Steiner. My Social Practical meant picking a place far away from home, a place with a different culture, and finding something that I could be closely involved with. The main intention of a Social Practical is to work with people who will change one's perspective.

I have always wanted to go to South Africa and I knew that my school director knew some people who had previously done work in South Africa. I decided to try my luck.

I soon discovered Funimfundo through a friend and was immediately intrigued by what they were doing and creating, and knew I wanted to help. I contacted Maryanne and we emailed back and forth for quite some time, working out the details of my stay in Stanford.

Just in the first two weeks of working with the wonderful women of the Food 4 Thought committee, I realize what it really means to run a school with the joys as well as the struggles. Driving the children to and from school is one of the many activities I have taken part in. I noticed right away that the van they use has been used for twelve long years.

So I have the idea to start a fundraiser back in the United States to raise money for a new one. With the help of Crowdrise and the many people who have already donated, we have a great start on our way towards getting a new school van.

Funimfundo has a small vegetable garden and recently the teachers started a medicinal herb course through I-Med Vision with the aim to treat childhood diseases using herbal remedies. With the help of the teachers I have gathered all the different herbs and planted a medicinal herb garden at the school.

I cannot wait to see what the next five weeks will bring. I am so excited to keep learning and working with these wonderful women and the lively, beautiful children who are part of Funimfundo.

Franchesca Stimming STANFORD RIVER TALK 8

Hoopland ice-creams: (Back from left) Rochelle Bantom, Sharon Jafta, Sarah Phillips (Front) Miychel, Dylin, Newalo, Nevan, Jaylin, Mische, Ax-Jean, Claudia and Reynold.

Fynbos Valentines: (From left ) Sitobhele, Michayla, Hanelise, Whilene and Mackanesi.

Marianne 072 111 9321 marianne@stanfordvillage.co.za www.stanfordvillageproperties.co.za

Natalie 082 893 2282 natalie@stanfordvillage.co.za www.stanfordvillageproperties.co.za

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MOSQUITOES

When the chips are down

Microchipping has become a popular method of permanent identification for all kinds of animals. Organisations such as the Kennel Union require it for registration and it is a first step in the process of taking your pet overseas.

Implanting a microchip is quick and relatively painless. It involves injection of a sterile, rice grain sized chip under the loose skin of the neck. No anaesthetic is required and the tissue friendly material does not cause allergies or irritation.

Each chip has a unique number that cannot be altered. This number together with details of the owner and pet is registered on the database of the relevant chip manufacturer. The leading microchip companies will register chip numbers other than their own, but it is the responsibility of the owner to do so. You are provided with a tag that fits onto your dog’s collar indicating the presence and brand of a chip.

Vets and animal shelters have scanners which will reveal your pet’s chip number. This enables them to trace your contact details and safely return your furry friend.

Naas Terblanche scratches below the surface of mozzie control There are more than 3 500 mosquito species worldwide and about 1000 of them are found in South Africa.

They belong to the same family as flies and have a single pair of wings, but that is where the similarity stops. They are small slender insects with long legs that are covered with scales and the have probosces or elongated hollow snouts that are used to puncture the skin of animals and humans.

Only female mosquitoes suck blood. Male mosquitoes feed on nectar, and in some species, the females also live on nectar. The female mosquito injects saliva containing an anti-clotting agent into our blood before sucking it. This chemical makes us itch.

A small quantity of disease carrying blood can actually be transfused from one person to another.

Mosquitoes are vectors for many human diseases like malaria, yellow fever, chikungunya, West Nile disease, Dengue fever, filariasis and zika. They also carry many serious animal diseases. This makes them the most dangerous animal family on earth.

The Anopheles mosquito that carries malaria has traditionally been controlled by spraying an insecticide like DDT. This was reasonably effective but was bad for the environment because the chemical takes many years to break down.

DDT was later replaced by parathyroid but unfortunately mosquitoes have built up resistance to it. Eliminating breeding sites of the insects has sometimes been very effective.

During the time of the Roman Empire the marshy area around Rome was drained. This effectively eradicated malaria in that area.

Owners often neglect to change their details when moving or when acquiring a pet that was registered to a previous owner. Changes can easily be made online or by telephone or ask your vet to do it for you.

It is a good idea to list your vet as a contact in case veterinary treatment is required. Also remember to register your pet’s details with other local veterinary clinics and animal welfare organisations. Most veterinary practices are able to trace a number with their practice software without checking a data base.

Lastly, remember that a microchip is not a tracking device and a tag on his collar with your phone number on is still a good idea to help get your pet home quickly and safely.

plant talk

By Suzanne Francois-Rossouw

HYDRANGEAS Add blues, pinks and white to your garden with hydrangeas

Die pH van die tuingrond sal bepaal watter kleur jou plant se blomme gaan wees. 'n Mens kry 'n egte wit blom wat wit sal bly, maar pienk blomme benodig alkaliese of soet grond om hul kleur te behou. Blou blomme het suur grond nodig om blou te bly, anders word hulle pienk-pers. Meeste tuingrond in Suid Afrika is alkalies en daarom is blou blomme die moeilikste om te groei. Blou krismisrose moet met aluminium-sulfaat behandel word om die grond suur te maak. ‘n Eetlepel aluminiumsulfaat op 3.5 water kan van September tot November toegedien word.

Meng die oplossing en deurdrenk die grond rondom die plant daarmee.

Indien pienk blomme in suur grond verbou word, moet landboukalk by die grond ingewerk word; 250g per plant per jaar. → Plante kan gesnoei word net nadat hul klaar geblom het, of aan die einde van die winter. Snoei die plante swaar terug indien min, maar groot, blomme verkies word, of snoei plante lig terug indien meer, maar kleiner blomme, benodig word. → Om te verhoed dat die blomme vinnig verlep nadat hul gesny is, kan die stele vir 'n paar sekondes in kookwater geplaas word om dit te seël. Blomme kan tot 2 weke in 'n blompot oorleef.

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Mosquito numbers are controlled by predators like frogs and fish at the larval stage but the most effective controller of mosquitoes are bats. One bat eats up to 1 800 mosquitoes in one night. The logical thing therefore to do is to encourage bat populations and this can be done with bat houses.

Bats are a fantastic, organic pest-control method and are friendly night visitors. There are many myths about bats that have given them a bad reputation, but contrary to belief, we should welcome them into our gardens if not into our homes.

GOING BATTY

Die krismisroos is 'n populêre struik in Suid Afrikaanse tuine. 'n Skouspel van groot blou, pienk of wit blomkoppe word in die somer gesien. Die plant is bladwisselend en word in ideale toestande ongeveer 1.5m hoog by 1.5m breed. Krismisrose groei op hul beste in die half-skaduwee in goed gedreineerde, ryk grond en wil nie droogte ly nie.

By Naas Terblance

ATTRACT BATS TO YOUR GARDEN • Plant night-scented flowers • Build a pond • Let your garden go a little wild • Put up a bat box or two, facing different directions, at different heights • Create linear features like hedges or treelines

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Easter

Phil Murray contemplates old and new traditions Easter is the cornerstone of the Christian calendar as Christians all over the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion on Good Friday. Old traditions are still followed as many believers observe Ash Wednesday, the 40 days of Lent, and attend special

services throughout this period.

In South Africa, our colonial history means that we retain Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Family Day as public holidays for all. More recently, shops stay open on these days but it was not long ago when the welcome sign to a restaurant or shop said,

'Open 7 days a week.

Closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day.' Many followers have updated their practices for Lent and decide to make donations or give service to charities during this time, rather than making it about giving up chocolate or red wine. Many families hide and seek chocolate

rabbits, chickens and eggs or they paint their own blown eggs.

Different cultures bake special loaves or serve special roasts at this time.

Hot cross buns have taken off in popularity and can now be snaffled up in supermarkets for a month or two on either side of Easter weekend.

Why not try out something new this Easter? Here are some old and new ideas for Easter which might just influence your family traditions for years to come: • EGG ROLLING – popular in England, Scotland, Ireland and the USA, this Easter Sunday game is a different take on the old egg-andspoon race. Eggs are rolled on the ground, pushed along with a stick or spoon. In some towns, boiled eggs are rolled down a grassy hill.

• KITE FLYING – in Bermuda, children and adults fly kites to symbolise the resurrection of Jesus Christ • EASTER BOGGLE – hide pebbles with coloured letters painted on them. Kids and grownups must find all the pebbles and make a word to win a chocolate stash.

• EGG KNOCKING – in Louisiana, competitors tap the tops of raw eggs together. A broken shell results in elimination until only one person with an intact egg is left.

• NIGHT TIME EGG HUNTING – searching for eggs at night with torches is a great new spin on Easter egg hunts

the importance of Easter

Easter is the emphasis placed by God on the greatest act of love the world has ever known – the giving of Himself as a sacrifice for us so as to open for us a joyful and safe eternity. It has truly been said that the resurrection of Jesus Christ was God’s 'Amen' on Jesus’ cross utterance, 'It is done'.

This was fully, lovingly and personally done for you and me. Embrace it with serious gratitude remembering God's love.

In Gethsemane To the garden on the mount for most earnest prayer- travail He went 'Pray that you fall not into temptation.' His disciples to pray he sent 'Could this cup in any way from me depart?' was Jesus' earnest plea Whilst to his disciples he had asked, 'Please watch and pray with Me.' Jesus being in anguish, His sweat as drops of blood was falling And strengthened by an angel, to His Father He was calling 'Let Thy will be done,' was Jesus’ obedient cry, in agony so deep Whilst His disciples could not watch and pray, but lay there fast asleep.

Rev. Hildie Pansegrouw

When is Easter?

Easter is linked to the Jewish Passover by much of its symbolism, as well as by its position in the calendar. In many languages, the words for 'Easter' and 'Passover' are very similar. Easter customs vary across the Christian world, and include sunrise services and decorating eggs. The date of Easter is set around the March Equinox and is held on the first Sunday after the first full moon that falls on or after the 21 March. Easter is a moveable feast and over the centuries, setting the date for Easter and the other dates in holy week has generated a few controversies. At the end of the 2nd century, some churches celebrated Easter on the day of the Passover, while others celebrated it on the following Sunday. This year Easter Sunday falls on 27 March.

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• RABBIT HUNT – leave a trail of cotton wool (Easter bunny fluff) around your garden or even around the village.

Send the young at heart out to follow the trail and find a secret password at the end. This password, when delivered, is the key to unlock the chocolate box.

• BONFIRES – in the Netherlands, Sweden and Cyrprus, large fires are lit • EASTER BAKE – if you are a fan of old-fashioned puddings, why not try this one? Cut up your old hotcross buns and make an Easter bread and butter pudding.

village lifestyle

SHOP TALK

Village life

Pretty vintage

Karen McKee is living la vida local

Andrea Conrad is a keen shopper and bargain hunter who trawls the high street shops, secret nooks and crannies full of gifts and trinkets, hardware shops, garden centres and markets. She finds great pleasure in finding something forgotten, beautiful, useful or on-trend. This is the first in a series of shopping tips in which she shares her bounty.

So, five years hey! Only one month left to go before I’ll be considered a local in Stanford. The apprenticeship has been OK, and like a square peg finally ground into a round one, my transformation is almost complete. Sometime soon I expect to be handed a Stanford sticker for my car and a generous welcome gift voucher by whomever is in charge of locals. Some things about living in a village are harder to learn than others, and here is a number of the easier skills I have already mastered; wearing slippers to the Spar, knowing the dietary proclivities of the local homeless people, being late for everything, deeply indulging in me-time, not using kelp as a wig (don’t ask) and wearing scarves with a flourish now come naturally. I can cook oxtail that brings tears of exultation and I shorten place names by omitting 'Stanford': The Hills, Sir Robert Estate, The Harvest, Tourism, et al. I know what to do with truckloads of basil, and I know who to ask if I don’t.

Other skills are harder to acquire. The anonymity of the big city is gone and life inevitably becomes more intertwined with other personalities. This means that even if I don’t know what I’m doing, someone else will. I had to become a skilled observer and a master at reading between the lines. I now listen more to how something is being said than what is being said. To get a useful answer I not only need to know who to ask but also how to phrase the question, and I learn much from the masters of ego wrangling I encounter here. My innate naiveté has landed me in many pickles but I bumble furtively forth, because the locals are a reasonably forgiving bunch. I had to learn to deal with conflict because such close proximity means that I simply cannot avoid the person I wanted to kill with a blunt object three days ago.

Some things you learn to appreciate over time; like how important local businesses are and how much new friends can mean to you. The amount of support, motivation and encouragement in small places is awe-inspiring, and developing new talents and interests is exciting. And while I still don’t know what to do with waterblommetjies, I hope that when I’m 100% local, I will suddenly wake up with all the knowledge I need to make my local life complete. In the meantime all I have to do is learn more about wine…

The King and I I had an amazing trip to Morocco at the end of January representing Grootbos at the Moroccan Sustainable Tourism Conference in Rabat.

Grootbos was the overall winner for the category Best for Poverty Reduction in Africa at the World Responsible Tourism Awards in 2015, and we were invited to share our story of integrating business with poverty reduction.

Following some visa problems, my trip was delayed by 24 hours and following a thirty hour flight via Doha Mausoleum of King Mohammed V. to Casablanca, I arrived at the conference venue with just a few minutes to spare before my presentation. Despite the rather hectic and stressful journey it was a great experience. We explored the region's historical and cultural heritage sites, visited some beautiful parts of the city and enjoyed superb Moroccan cuisine. The highlight was our invitation to the King's palace for lunch – eight courses of pure culinary delight before it was back to economy aircraft meals. At least I now know how a King feasts.

Sean Privett

Serving platter with flower detail from the Junk Shop, Queen Victoria Street, Stanford R350 Handpainted butterfly plate from the Stanford Trading Store, R485

Orange cups with two plates from Stanford Trading Store, R285 per set

The Villagers The entrance to Stanford is buzzing with activity again as the smell of freshly brewed coffee and baked pies wafts out the door to entice customers.

And if you walk inside you are greeted by a sea of cheerful local faces, one of them being Keisha.

Name: Keisha Afrikaner How did you end up in Stanford? My family moved here a year before I was born so I've lived here my whole life.

What do you do for work and for play? I work at Ou Meul as a cashier. I like to go out with my boyfriend and friends, and have a good time.

Where would you choose to go out for lunch if you could choose anywhere in the Overberg, and what would you order? Ocean Basket, I would order a seafood platter or sushi.

What is your idea of a dream holiday? A summer holiday in a beach house, most problably in Hartenbos or Mosselbay. If I could choose somewhere overseas it would be the Carribean.

What are your plans for Family Day, the public holiday after Easter Sunday? If I am not working I will spend it with my family, have a braai and spend it with the people I love.

BUILDING BRIDGES

The Stanford Bridge Club invites new members to join us. We play every Monday afternoon at 35 Queen Victoria Street, Stanford from 14:00 – 17:00.

We are very informal and friendly!

Contact Sarah James 082 345 5285.

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ACCOMMODATION

WEDDING VENUE

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kitchen talk

By Bryan Robertson

Sunny side up Bryan Robertson shares a recipe for Hornazo It's early in the day as we stop at a little place serving breakfast. The waitress says to Peanut, 'How do you like your eggs?'

'Gently fondled', he replies.

This brought my thoughts around to the men of the Salamanca province in Spain and a peculiar custom they have that influences their food. In Salamanca, Hornazo ornazo is traditionally eaten in the field during the 'Monday of the Waters' (Lunes de Aguas) festival. The name of this unique festival supposedly comes from a twisting of the word 'enagua', or petticoat, which the prostitutes of the town used to wear under their dresses. During Lent, tradition tells us, the prostitutes of the town were sent to the other side of the Tormes River, so that the men of the town were not distracted during the religious observances. On the Monday of the Waters, the students of the town threw a party on the banks of the river to celebrate the return of the women, and ate hornazo as part of the celebration.

INGREDIENTS 7g yeast sachet 2 tsp caster sugar 500g flour 100ml dry white wine 50ml olive oil 25g lard 300g chorizo, thinly sliced 250g streaky bacon 5 eggs, hard boiled 1 egg, extra, lightly beaten

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INSTRUCTIONS Place yeast, sugar and 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl and stir until dissolved. Add 1 tbsp flour and stir to combine.

Set aside in a warm, draught-free place for 5 minutes or until the mixture bubbles.

Place the remaining 485 g flour and 1 tablespoon of salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add reserved yeast mixture, wine, olive oil, lard and 200 ml water, and knead for 9 minutes or until dough is smooth and quite sticky; adding extra flour if necessary. Cover with

plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Roll out dough on a lightly floured work surface to a 30cm x 50cm rectangle. Fold over into thirds from the shortest edge, wrap in plastic wrap, then refrigerate for 30 minutes. Repeat rolling, folding and resting three more times; rolling out from the shortest edge.

Preheat oven to 200ยบC. Cut dough in half and roll each piece out on a lightly floured work surface to a 30 cm x 50 cm rectangle. Cut a 10cm thick strip off the longest side of each rectangle and reserve to

decorate. Place one rectangle on a large oven tray lined with baking paper. Layer with chorizo, bacon and eggs, leaving a 2cm border.

Brush edges with egg wash, then place remaining dough sheet on top. Brush with egg wash and press edges to seal. Cut reserved dough into thin strips and arrange on top in a criss-cross pattern. Brush with egg wash and bake for 35 minutes or until golden. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm or at room temperature.

Chilling time: 2 hours 30 minutes

wine talk

Money matters Tania Weich is happy with the price of wine

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he commitment of our Minister of Finance to place the economy of South Africa on the right path is testimony to this fact. With that commitment comes the inevitable increase in sin tax. The latest increase in excise duties on alcoholic beverages has been pin pointed between 6.7% and 8.5%, particularly on beer, ciders, fruit beverages and spirits.

Whether it is a special occasion or otherwise, the price tag does influence which wine I reach for on the shelf. Therefore there was definitely cause to ‘let me open a bottle of wine while I think about this’ when a bottle of Touch Warwick Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 was recently sold at an auction for the hefty price of R1.3million. The price tag is however not the part that

had my closest attention. What did make me sip twice is the fact that this year’s AfriAsia Wine Auction raised over R15m for organisations that are dedicated to furthering education in the Cape Winelands.

Similarly Jordan Wines strives consistently to make a difference through their charity drives. The Bumble Bee Fund assists in the provision of mobility aids to enhance the independence of disabled children and strives to better their quality of life. Their partnership with Cape Town Opera is a contributing factor to the arts of South Africa beyond developing the careers of singers and song writers.

There has been a host of generous funders towards the capital costs of the first mobile media centre, a mobile

The Silver Revolt A golden oldie's perspective Do you send out Christmas Cards?

Do you think in feet and inches?

Do you have more than five people in your address book who are dead?

If you answer ‘yes’ at all, you can consider yourself an oldie.

A strange new world has come into being, leaving oldies baffled and resentful.

Many of the things with which we were brought up are fast disappearing. Massive shopping malls have replaced little shops. Men and women no longer get married, they have 'partners' and they don’t iron their clothes or make their beds.

The other thing that made matters worse was the sheer speed of technological change.

No sooner had we thrown away our LPs and got used to cassettes, then these too were declared redundant. CDs arrived and we were told that they were scratch proof and virtually indestructible. It wasn’t true. Never mind, because after only a brief interlude the iPod arrived, capable of storing in its tiny confines all the music you could ever wish to listen to. How long before that too is declared obsolete?

Technological advancements are supposed to make life simpler. Even when the system

seems to have improved there comes a snag. You can get your cash out of a hole in the wall at any hour of the day or night but in Stanford, 50% of the ATMs don’t have a printer to enable you to get confirmation of your transaction.

If you want to have a word with the bank manager, you find that your call has been re-routed to a call centre on the other side of the planet in a different time zone where your call is answered by a clueless operator who reads a response off a multiple choice list on a computer screen. It does seem weird that they are working a night shift in order to speak to you during the day. Then you hear that your call will be monitored for security reasons – what security reasons?

The science of shopping is going to prove good news, especially for oldies. As we make up an ever-increasing percentage of the population, businesses are having to pay closer attention to our needs and desires. Oldies don’t bother to stoop for products on awkward shelves and we put products back because we can’ t read the tiny type on the boxes – change cannot be far away.

The hour of the Grey Rand may soon be upon us.

Patrick Campbell

library winding its way through Rawsonville, Goudini and Worcester as it visits each of the nine schools requiring help from the books and learning aides on board. Cheers to the joint initiative between the producers of Douglas Green Wines and Du Toitskloof Wines. The DGB Trust is involved in addressing educational needs at primary school level in the Winelands.

'The trust will also provide monetary and practical support to the Andrew Murray Children’s home in the DGB Production heartland of Wellington as well as continuing a long standing relationship of support from DGB to the Johannesburg Children’s Home.'

On home turf, many are familiar with the wonderful wine produced by Stanford Hills; a

lesser known association with this wine farm is The Butterfly Centre set up in Stanford to help children with special needs.

What I know for sure is that our lives are enriched by making a contribution. The great thing about giving back is that it need not be on the vast scale of the commendable wine sellers mentioned here. Really, it is as simple as enjoying a good bottle of wine.

Note to self: Focus less on the doom and gloom regarding economic factors and highlight the positive. Whichever bottle of wine I reach for on the shelf has a more palatable finish when the contribution of this industry is placed in perspective – irrespective of the price tag.

Historical Stanford on Foot A great little pamphlet available at Stanford Tourism is called 'Historical Stanford on Foot' which was assembled by the Stanford Conservation Trust. Here are some of the buildings featured in the Historical Walk: HW 6, 1903 This Queen Victoria Street building started out as a cow shed before it was converted into a house with each room leading through to the next. It became known as the 'Langhuis' although Michael Walsh who did the conversion, called it Walsh House. In 1992 the Langhuis became the Stanford Conference Centre and Hotel, before becoming Hennie's Pub and Grill. The Langhuis itself currently stands unused while the cottages at the back are being converted into stand alone houses.

HW 9, circa 1910 This house has changed a great deal and very little remains of the original building. It once had a verandah on both sides of the diagonal shop door. For many years, an aeroplane was parked in this backyard.

HW 8, circa 1910 This building began as a 'langhuis' and also served as stables for de Kleine Rivier Valey house. In the 1920s it was converted into a residential house and then extended again along Church Street to accommodate the Post Office. The front door being at an angle onto the street is typical of the houses that also operated as shops from the 1920s.

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TALES FROM THE SUD

NO WAYS! Matt Chancey is saved by the one-armed pilot again

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ast month I wrote about the first time my life was saved by a one-armed, chainsmoking Bulgarian lady pilot. That was in 2008. In 2011, I found myself on board a cargo flight into the Nuba mountains of Sudan.

A new war had just started in the Nuba land. I was a part of a team headed in to interview refugees and to get a general assessment. Our timing couldn't have been worse. Due to the war we were planning on a three day visit ... but this is Africa.

As we started our landing approach the pilot began hearing chatter on the radio.

It was the Sudan Air Force (the bad guys) talking about us! We knew the nearest air base was only a 15 minute flight by MiG from our position. As soon as we landed, the doors flew open and 5 tons of cargo was offloaded in about 5 minutes. We cleared off the runway and our plane cleared out...never to return. This was one of the last flights out of the Nuba.

It was the rainy season, meaning all roads to the South were swamps, so there

was no chance of leaving by that route.

Our only hope was to find a pilot brave/ dumb enough to run the gauntlet and come to fetch us.

'They said she's a one-armed Bulgarian.'

We ended up being stranded for two weeks with two reporters from the UK Independent newspaper. One of them finally got hold of a charter company in Juba, South Sudan's capital. 'They have a pilot willing to fly us out ... at a price,' he informed us. 'They said she's a one-armed Bulgarian.'

'NO WAYS!' I shouted. 'She once flew me out of a firefight in Malakal! She's awesome!'

For several hours through the night we drove through the rugged mountain terrain finally arriving at the secret rendezvous point.

Then, we waited for dawn. That evening we could hear the distant booms of artillery, reminding us we were in an active war zone.

Early in the morning, we were at breakfast

when we heard the familiar buzz of a Cessna. It was her, flying low enough to give the trees a flattop! We scrambled to our vehicles, knowing she wasn't going to wait long after landing. There was a local VIP in camp who wanted to fly out with us. But he just had to finish his tea. Big mistake.

When the plane landed, the engine stayed running and the hatch opened. All of us jumped on board. In the distance, we could see the VIP racing to get to the runway. Our pilot looked at the approaching vehicle, then at us. 'Next time, he won't be late,' she said, as she slammed the door shut and gave the engine full throttle.

Flight time to the border (and to safety) was 15 minutes. I could tell our pilot was nervous because she wasn't smoking! We eyed our watches and when the all clear was finally announced, cigarettes were passed around and we all lit up to congratulate ourselves!

I was saved again by my handicapped heroine!

Until next time, don't do anything I would do.

Flawed weddings and a funeral

SOAPBOX

Martin Ranger asks whether commercialism has tarnished traditions

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s an Englishman I need little education on the subject of cultural traditions. My heritage is full of them, some silly, many serious.

They have spread around the world; with numerous examples in civil society, sport and the performing arts. However, I believe that a cultural tradition has to exist within boundaries.

Whether defined by social norms or the law, their manifestation must not collide with the lives of others. In Scotland the bagpipe enjoys a special place amongst its citizens, something not necessarily shared south of the border!

It’s easy to think that in the United Kingdom cultural differences centre on faith and ethnicity. But that would be to over-simplify. The ethnic

languages of Ireland, Scotland and Wales have become more widely used in both official and social intercourse.

Regional traditions are enjoyed enthusiastically and are observed with affection. Even so, nobody would seriously suggest that the Irish tin whistle be included in the Royal Philharmonic’s line-up, or that Morris Dancing become part of the Strictly Come Dancing repertoire.

Cultural traditions that reinforce worthwhile values and create a sense of pride should be encouraged. However there are two notable examples where a tradition has been captured by commerce: weddings and funerals.

As I parent I am keenly interested in the commercialisation of the

wedding ceremony. Seemingly the occasion has been overtaken

by Hollywood. Not only are there planners, dressmakers and videographers – all of whom are required to attend the function – but also an ever-growing list of newly-discovered essential skills.

A masterpiece of job creation must be the cake decorator’s final trimmer. Presumably necessary to fix the papier-maché brim of the miniature groom’s top hat!

More seriously, there is no doubt that the traditions surrounding the practicalities of burial have been significantly commercialised. The funeral industry has adopted the Jewish tradition of headstone unveiling as yet another opportunity to extract even more money from the bereaved family.

Whether it’s through insurance premiums or a raid on hard-won savings, thousands of families spend a relative fortune on sustaining these traditions that have acquired a ‘Keeping up with the Joneses’ characteristic.

Perhaps we need to regain a sense of proportion. To remember that saying ‘I do’ or ‘Goodbye’ is the ultimate purpose. Let those moments enrich our hearts and minds, not those who have captured our traditions.

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health talk

CROWNING GLORY Dr Wanya van der Walt examines crowns and implants A crown is a manufactured tooth covering used mainly to cover or replace a lost tooth surface. Think of a jacket or coat. Crowns are artificial and are made of porcelain, metal or composite/ resin material. Crowns are used when the remaining tooth structure is too weak to carry the load or forces of chewing, or to fill a gap where a tooth has been lost. A dentist will prepare the tooth surface and take an impression from which a dental laboratory which will manufacture the crown.

An implant is a screw-like structure that is placed (or screwed) into bone.

It forms the anchor for a prosthesis, e.g. crowns, bridges or a denture.

Implants are made from different materials, usually titanium, often covered with a layer of hydroxyapatite crystal; its similarity to human bone makes integration easier. The main factors influencing good integration are a good blood supply and the bone quality. A general dentist, maxillofacial surgeon or periodontist will place an implant.

Crowns have been used in dentistry for hundreds of years, with evidence found in many different parts of the world, but mainly Egypt and China.

They were usually made of precious metals and gems.

Modern implants have been around for less than a century. Studies are being done on a continuous basis with much data being gathered. We are still learning, finding new techniques, new materials, and understanding why some implants fail. There is evidence of attempts at placing implantlike structures dating back thousands of years.

The drawback of implants is their cost. The cost of placing the implant starts from R15 000, but be aware – not all implants are successful!

Remember that not everyone is a candidate for implants or crowns. Only after an examination by your dentist or specialist can a decision be made.

March

A message from the Christian Forum

We can look at a calendar and see that the year is moving on even though we do not perceive very much change in the environment around us at this time. Looking up into the sky we see many swallows flying around practising for their long flight North. It is amazing how God has in His creation instilled the instincts and habits for the survival of creatures through the seasons.

My aunt used to look out and see the wild berry trees laden with berries and tell us that it seemed as if the approaching winter was likely to be a harsh one, and God had prepared food for His creatures to carry them through a difficult winter. Some of the old folks could tell us in spring that we could expect a lot of rain that year as the wild ducks and water birds were building their nests high above the water line of the rivers and dams. One old gentleman we knew would open up an anthill and looking in, would tell us whether there was any likelihood that it would rain soon. We watched the actions of God’s creatures in nature to see what was to be expected in the environment.

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Whilst on a long military exercise in the veldt, sitting in a tent looking out at the steadily falling rain, I suddenly noticed a platanna (water frog) hopping past. Then came another, followed by many more, all going uphill and upstream but these frogs hardly ever go far from the water. That night we had quite a downpour followed by steady rain and the little stream passing our camp overflowed. The little dam where the frogs had lived was washed away, but the frogs had known what was coming and of the danger to their environment and they made ready for it.

God in His wisdom also gives us certain warnings regarding life and eternity, but He leaves the decisions to accept or reject His directions, to us. We need to take note of the signs of the times and make preparation under God’s guiding hand for our eternal life. What will our decisions and actions be? Will we be for Him or against Him and His ways?

The word tells us that 'now is the appointed time' for us to hear and do.

Rev. Hildie Pansegrouw

ROTARY

Nourishing soup Most villagers are aware that Rotary Stanford supports five soup kitchens in Stanford South on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and two on Thursdays. Pots of sustaining soup or food are cooked by a handful of volunteers and are distributed to the needy. These soup kitchens feed almost 500 people, many of them elderly or very young. We are very thankful for all the donations received to sustain these soup kitchens as well as the regular purchase of fresh vegetables for the Okkie Smuts Koshuis.

Rotary now also supports a small ‘food bank’ which operates from Anchor Ministries in Stanford South. Those in need can obtain basic foodstuffs like mealie meal, rice, pasta, tinned fish, etc. for weekends while there is no soup kitchen in operation.

Anybody who wishes to become involved in these efforts should please drop dried and tinned food (especially tinned fish, beans, rice, pasta) into the Rotary box to the left of the exit in Spar (next to the vegetable fridge), make a donation via our ‘soup book’ at Kobin’s General Dealership, or deposit funds into our bank account FNB Hermanus, Acc 623 559 796 95; Br code 250655) Non-profit Organisation #155-960 NPO. Every little bit helps us to support those in need in our community.

Rotary Stanford

CHURCH and BODY Church and Body have become words we are sensitive about.

Most people are not happy in their physical bodies because of how they might look or function. The same can be applied to church. People might disike the look of it, or how it functions, and they may not see the need to waste any time being part of it. That is why the Stanford United Church and Stanford Christen Gemeente have a clear vision of JESUS. When you hear His name, what goes through your mind?

Maybe not the thought Church, nor Body! Sadly many connect His name to buildings and church life. Yet, He is so much more!

CHURCH should be the BODY of CHRIST. When people see Christians, they should see part of Jesus. People all over aren't drawn to Church life because of what Church life has become, not because of Jesus. The Stanford United Church and Stanford Christen Gemeente's aim is Jesus.

And His aim is you. We are His body. We are not focused on Sundays, but we are in fact living as His body all week. May the Church become His people. Stanford isn't going to be the same!

All are welcome!

Neil Olwagen

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SCREEN TALK

What we do in the shadows James Yeats sticks his neck out for a low-budget comedy

I don’t throw around words like 'hilarious' easily, especially when it comes to movies, but after watching ‘What we do in the shadows' from New Zealand, no other word will suffice. I knew very little of the movie beforehand but it had me laughing out loud from beginning till end.

The premise is simple: it is a mockumentary about four vampires sharing a flat together in Wellington.

(Mockumentary is a newish term for a 'fake' documentary).

They have to try to juggle their thirst for human blood with having to pay rent and the danger presented from a rival gang of werewolves. As they are vampires, they are confined to their flat during the day, but have the help of a human to do their outdoor tasks.

The dialogue and interaction between

the actors is brilliant and each one brings something special to the movie.

By Hollywood standards this is a very low-budget movie, but the talented cast and crew make it look and feel like a movie far beyond its monetary limits, and even the special effects stand out. Watching the hilarity of the chaos that ensues in their everyday lives is sheer entertainment.

If you like mockumentaries, dark comedy, vampires, or are just generally into comedy, you will enjoy this one. For me, this was the funniest movie of 2015 and now holds a coveted place in my Top 10 list.

Quotes Stu: (Showing the vampires Google) 'Anything you want to find you type it in.'

Viago: I lost a really nice silk scarf in about 1912.

Deacon: Yes, now Google it.

Tales from the Raj This is the nineth and final article in a series of vignettes by Guy Winchester-Gould and offers an overview of the period until 1947 when India gained Independence from Britain.

The Indian Mutiny of 1857 was a long time coming and when it did, it caught the East India Company and British Army in India completely unawares. The event, lasting just over a year, plunged northern India into a maelstrom of savage and brutal violence.

General pacification of the country became paramount and there remained only the hunting down of those rebel groups which continued to wage guerilla warfare. This took some time but towards the end of 1858 the Mutiny, the last desperate attempt of Indians to gain their independence by force, was over. Many present-day Indian historians allude to the period as ‘The First War of Independence’.

It is important to learn that while the uprising lasted just over a year, the wounds left behind never healed. The event prised the two communities apart and created what some writers refer to as a ‘Mutiny mentality’ – a refusal to trust the Indian – which the British in India never quite shook off.

After the Mutiny most Indian army personnel were reorganised into mixed battalions. Orthodox Brahmins, who had formed the bulk of the mutinous Bengal army, were no longer judged fit for military service and were disbanded. Only a few ‘loyal’ regiments (Sikhs, Gurkhas and Marathas) were allowed to continue intact.

Estimates of those who perished vary from ‘several hundred thousands’ to ‘millions’ with exact figures never to be

known. It’s generally conceded, however, that British forces exacted revenge long after the rebellion had been suppressed.

The Mutiny marked the beginnings of modern India. Whilst in progress an ‘Act for the Better Government of India’ was passed in Whitehall, forever ending the unique powers, responsibilities and privileges of the Chartered Company and its shareholders. On 1 November 1858, at a cold and spiritless Durbar (royal court) at Allahabad, Lord Canning, first Viceroy of India, enunciated Queen Victoria’s royal proclamation (referred to as the Magna Carta or ‘Charter of Liberty’ of India) in terms of which the administration of India passed from ‘John Company’ to the British Government (Raj or ‘British Rule’). This proclamation is regarded as a landmark in the constitutional history of India as Government by commercial enterprise now gave way to Crown Rule, with an Indian civil service, a restructured Indian army and matching reforms in law, finance, land systems and education.

A new India had been born but it would take a further 90 years before the country gained independence from Britain in 1947 and joined the free nations of the world.

LIVING SOUNDTRACK

'I Wanna Be Like You' in Panto Andrew Herriot remembers the Maseru Players' The piano was acquired and, by 1977, I was beginning to establish my presence as a useful accompanist. The 'luvvies' were looking for someone to take forward the annual plans for the great British Pantomime. Disney had been suggested. The songs from 'The Jungle Book' and anything linked to Disney suited me rhythmically and historically since it would require much research and would provide supreme fun during rehearsals. 'I’m your man,' I reported to the ‘lovely darlings’ who were spearheading the Maseru Players’ pantomime – 'Carry On Disney'.

I had become close friends with John, a good crooner, polished amateur actor, sentient and, better still, an imaginative writer which are all perfect skills for a local, fun script for the foolishness of a pantomime. Throughout our respective contracts with the British Government, John and I remained firm friends and musical associates – a contrapuntal duet of musicianship.

I had never done anything like this before; start with a blank page and end up with a libretto and a score. We quickly realised that the cast of adults and children would expand almost weekly as the songs materialised and the rehearsals became more frequent. (Remember at that time there was no email, cellphones, nor social media.)

Songs began to emerge: 'Chim Chim Cher-ee' (sweep apprentices), 'Wish Upon a Star' (Fairy Godmother), 'Zip-e-dee-doo-dah' (Chorus) and 'Bear Necessities' (Ugly Sisters). John and I decided to take poetic licence and include songs from many Disney productions such as 'Mary Poppins' (Supercalifragilistic) and for much glee have the singer sing it backwards. 'Hi-Ho' had to be included as well as 'We Are Siamese' – with not a backing track to be heard. As the scriptwriter’s imagination surged, more songs were identified.

We wanted to include 'I Wanna Be Like You', 'A Merry Unbirthday' and 'Whistle While You Work'.

Each rehearsal saw the cast bringing their ideas, all terribly beguiling at the time. Luckily, a fantastic choreographer was available. (Today’s situation with Stanford Players is no different!) Some parents brought their offspring to the rehearsals and sometimes they got parts. My six year old daughter, Evelyn, was the youngest playing Minnie Mouse (definitely no favouritism!)

There were 30 backstage workers, 6 in the orchestra and 45 cast members. This was probably the most ambitious pantomime staged in Maseru.

But it was never said that it was 'the best to date', something to be discouraged. Another year was ahead and many locals were already buzzing with ideas.

Pantomime in Maseru: Andrew Herriot's volunteer orchestra.

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RAINFALL

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25 years exp. Relocated from Cape Town Free quotes & advice Call Aidan on 079 984 7646

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Menus are available on request or can be found on the Ann’s Kitchen facebook page.

Ann 076 3327 490 • annskitchencooking@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anns-Kitchen/1629489837298579

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Private sale A large, magnificent plot is for sale in Buiten Street which retains the rural charm of Stanford’s farming days, with the convenience of being part of this wonderful village.

SIZE: 976m2 PRICE: R850 000 CONTACT DI ON 082 558 3916 OR di.mohr@iafrica.com

local services & facilities ACCOMMODATION A Stanford Country Cottage Bambi Cottage Beloftebos Cottages Morton Cottage Mosaic Farm Reiersvlei Stanford River Lodge The Country Cottage Villa on the Bay Walshacres Riverside

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List your business for just R12.50 a month (only R150/year).

Email: design@stanfordrivertalk.co.za or telephone 079 523 8453 ESTATE AGENTS Pam Golding Stanford Village Properties

028 341 0708 082 893 2282 072 111 9321

GARDEN SERVICES Earthworm Organics

072 825 7534

HAIR Jeanne Retief

072 318 2478

HOTEL Stanford Hotel

082 781 1704

ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES Maryke Brandt 072 172 9545 Allan Youens 082 903 4432

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Stanford Country Cottages Village Laundromat

082 320 0982 072 616 0976

ARCHITECTURE Guy Whittle Grant Anderson Maureen Wolters

076 113 2741 072 364 3694 082 450 3970

HOME MAINTENANCE Stanford Country Cottages

082 320 0982

BICYCLES Bicycle servicing and repair

073 318 5078

BUILDING Stanford Bricks

028 341 0685

CUPBOARDS Your Style Cupboards

076 222 2063 082 327 6518

COMPUTERS Compuworld SMB Solutions 084 705 6719

028 313 2814

ELECTRICIAN HCD Electrical

084 769 1053

weekly timetable

CONFERENCE CENTRE Mosaic Farm

INTERIORS Kiwinet Maureen Wolters

028 341 0209 082 450 3970

MASSAGE & HEALTH Stanford Health Practice

082 481 8285

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Klein River Picnics Platanna River Cruises River Rat Boat Cruises

028 3410 693 073 318 5078 083 310 0952

PETS & PET CARE Stanford Kennels Syringa Country Kennels

028 341 0961 028 341 0961

PLUMBING Mike Moody PlumbTec

083 316 1872 082 609 0809

RESTAURANTS 1892 Stanford Spookhuis Barke Restaurant

Birkenhead Galley

KC's Restaurant Marianas Springfontein Eats The Vine

REMOVALS The Little Removals Company

028 313 2814 028 341 0116 028 341 0013 028 341 0719 028 341 0272 028 341 0651 028 341 0662

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TELEVISION/DSTV Rod Dacre Television

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WEDDING VENUES Beloftebos Mosaic Farm Stanford Hotel Villa on the Bay

082 391 5331 028 313 2814 082 781 1704 082 336 1573

WINE CELLAR & SALES Springfontein Wine Estate Stanford Hills Estate

028 341 0651 072 371 7546 028 3410 841

WOOD

Walshacres Farm

028 341 0685 / 082 898 4889

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

Monday 09:00, Yoga, 084 685 2641, Viv von der Heyden, 23 Quick Street.

Monday 18:00, Running Time Trials 5km, 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 & Thursday 17:00 to 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, 18:30, Rotary Stanford Club Meeting, Don Gelato. Everyone welcome. Lana 082 216 4398.

Thursday 18:30 - 21:30 Heal Your Life® Evening Group Sessions 071 382 9033.

Friday 09:00, Yoga, 084 685 2641, Viv von der Heyden, 23 Quick Street.

Friday, Canoe Time Trials, Slipway Church St, John Finch 028 341 0444, Jan Malan 082 452 9877.

WHERE TO WORSHIP IN STANFORD NG GEMEENTE STANFORD Sondae 9:00 in die kerkgebou. Office, tel 028 3410 966.

ST THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Morton St, contact Father Joseph Gabriëls 028 3410588 First Sunday of the month 10:30 Communion (Afr) Second Sunday of the month 10:30 Service (Afr) Third Sunday of the month 08:00 Communion (Eng) Fourth Sunday of the month 10:30 Service (Afr) FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OF GOD cnr Queen Victoria & Bezuidenhout St. 09:30 Sunday service. Pastor Johnny van der Schyff • 028 3410 422.

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

STANFORD UNITED CHURCH, meets at St Thomas Church, Morton St. Interdenominational.

English service at 6pm Sunday. Bible Study, 7pm Tuesday night at 45 Queen Victoria St. Jan Troost 072 3459057.

WATER TESTING

STANFORD - RETICULATED DRINKING WATER RESULTS

STANFORD - RIVER WATER RESULTS

The treated sewerage outlet point into the Kleinriver is at the slipway at the end of Du Toit Street. The stream in the middle of town, starting in the dip in De Bruyn Street, is partly fed by the treated effluent from the waste water treatment works which gets complemented only in winter, by the overflow of the two dams in the middle of town. The two sampling points for the river are thus respectively known as under and above the treated sewerage outlet point.

Determinant (e. Coli) Under treated Above treated Sewerage Standard Sewerage Outlet poin Outlet point (Bridge R43 0-130/100ml (Jetty next to erf 396) to Hermanus)

Escherichia coli (E.coli) – bacteria that is a normal inhabitant of the human intestine. Its presence in a sample indicates pollution from human faeces.

Total Coliform bacteria – is the name for all the bacteria that produce gas and acid from the fermentation of lactose and its presence in a sample indicates pollution from the intestines of both humans and animals.

Heterotrophic Plate Count – is a standard microbiological method used to determine the efficiency of operations to remove or destroy organisms, good and bad, during the treatment process.

DETERMINANT

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JAN

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0

0

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32

32

Total Coliform bacteria STANDARD (10/100ml)

JAN

2

6

Heterotrophic Plate Count STANDARD (5000/100ml) 0

0 150

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CAPE TOWN

WHAT'S ON email your events to design@stanfordrivertalk.co.za

STANFORD • Every Wednesday, Graze Farmers Market, 09:00 – 12:00, get your fresh veggies at Graze Restaurant.

• Every Saturday Morning Market, 9:30 – 12:00, home-made and home-baked goodies from the heart!

Every day until 27 March, artifact exhibition of the Titanic featuring authentic items of the famous shipwreck presented in South Africa for the first time.

V&A Waterfront

12 March, Cape Town Carnival, 15:00 – late Green Point Fan Walk

• 5 March, Chook-Chook Day Care and Crèche Minimarket 08:30, Village Green. Face painting, jumping castle, bric a brac, Tombola.Many food stalls, tables available for vendors. Contact Marie du Toit 071 363 9002.

GANSBAAI

• 11-13 March, Greenpop Reforest Fest, Platbos Forest. The family-focused weekend welcomes children of all ages, offers a range of exciting activities to get kids and adults interacting with the forest and each other, and ensures that music stops at about 22:30 on Saturday night to give everyone a good night’s rest in the forest.

Check out the FAMILY Weekend Facebook Event Page: http://bit.ly/ Reforest16FBFAM

• 15-21 April, The Whole Truth Retreat, Bodhi Khaya. Contact 076 968 8608 or maitri@mioja.co.za

• 13 March, Summer Sunday Picnic at Beloftebos, 12:00.

Booking essential: Corneli de Villiers, corneli@beloftebos.co.za or phone 072 111 9380 • 18-20 March, Greenpop Reforest Fest: Friends’ Weekend at Platbos. The Friends weekend is the perfect place to bring old friends and meet new ones. The party goes on for longer and the ecoworkshops and talks are aimed at a more adult audience, although all ages are welcome at both events! Check out the FRIENDS Weekend Facebook Event Page: http://bit.ly/ReforestFRIENDS16 • 25 March, Sunset Market, 18:00 – 20:00. Village Green.

• 1 April, The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, 09:30 for 10:00, 10 Church Street Join a tea party with speaker, Elsabe Aldrich, who will have you falling off your seats with laughter. Enjoy divine cakes with your tea and coffee. Wear a mad hat to win a BIG prize. All proceeds go to Stanford Animal Welfare Society. Tickets R120 from Stanford Vet Clinic, Mary Knight and Annie Ranger. Contact 028 341 0984 or ranger@reedcottage.co.za

MARKETS IN THE OVERBERG

• Caledon Millstone Market, Caledon Casino and Spa garden.

First Saturday of every month, 10:00 – 14:00.

• Gansbaai Friday Market, Every Friday, Pretorius Hall, 09:00 – 12:00.

• Hermanus Country Market, Hermanus Cricket Oval, every Saturday 09:00 – 13:00.

• Hermanuspietersfontein Food and Wine Market, Wine Village, Hermanus, every Saturday 09:00 – 13:00.

• Kleinmond Harbour Market, last Sunday of the month.

• Kleinmond, Big Tree Market, Mthimkhulu Village, Main Road, Sundays 10:00 – 15:00.

• Napier Market, Every Saturday Morning.

• Pearly Beach Bazaar, 26 March, Pearly Beach Green.

• 2 March, Rouel Beukes, Pretorius Hall, 19:00. Long-standing actor and opera singer will be performing in Gansbaai. R100 per ticket at Stanford Tourism. Call 028 341 0340

DE HOOP

• 10-13 March, Forest Yoga Retreat De Hoop Nature Reserve Bookings 021 422 4522 or info@dehoopcollection.co.za

HERMANUS • 19 March, Benguela Cove Harvest Celebration, 11:00 – 16:00, Benguela Cove Wine Estate. www.benguelacove.co.za • Annual Passion Play, 20:00 Old Harbour, Tickets: R130, Computicket www.passiespel.co.za

ELGIN & GRABOUW • 11 – 13 March, ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun www.stillwatersports.com/event/pronutro-africanx-trailrun • 12 March, Chester Missing & Conrad Koch, Paul Cluver Wine Estate. Hysterical, satirical ventriloquism with the country's most provocative puppet. R150, Tickets at Computicket • 27 March, Spur Adventure Sprint, Paul Cluver Wine Estate TEAMS OF 2/ 3: 10 – 12 km MTB & 3km trail run & water crossings SOLO RACE: 20 – 25km MTB & 5 – 6km trail run SPUR ECO-WARRIORS – KIDDIES: 500m run, 2km MTB www.quantumadventures.co.za

BOTRIVER • 18 March, Beaumont Wines Annual Port Stomp, 18:30 Join us for a special evening dancing on the grapes in our candlelit cellar with plenty of delicious wine and food. R375pp, includes Beaumont wines, dinner and bottling of your own port.

Book at nici@beaumont.co.za or phone 028 284 9194 • 16 April, Barrels & Beards Harvest Celebration Join us to celebrate the end of Harvest, taste wines from our 2016 barrels, and to see which winemaker's beard will win him the title of 'Best beard in the Land'. bookforbarrels@gmail.com

Cosy cattery and kennel in lovely country atmosphere.

Qualified dog trainer.

Well balanced diets, love and care.

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028 - 3410 961

happy birthday Charlotte Withers 1 March

Gertrude Banda 3 March

Annabelle deKock 12 March

Shameela Abrahams 13 March

Felicity Chancey 22 March

Joackim Nicolas Banda 22 March

If your birthday or a special occasion is coming up, please email design@stanfordrivertalk.co.za or sms 079 523 8453.

Maryanne Ward 7 March

Alex Chancey 4 March

Shirley Withers 15 March

Jenny Chancey 14 March

Theresa van Graan 23 March

Princess Bongiwe Mancoba 24 March

Derik de Villiers 7 March

James Peter Yeats 7 March

Helen Volschenk 16 March

Mari Calitz 19 March

Chantel Oosthuizen 20 March

Val Crocker 25 March

Dylan Jonker 26 March

Louis Pieters 26 March

PISCES

Sara Walne 27 March

Roline Klaasen 28 March

Michelle Privett 31 March

Andiswa Apolosi 31 March

18 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH

Pisces is symbolised by two fish said to originate from Greek mythology. Pisces represents the fish into which Aphrodite and her son Eros transformed in order to escape the monster Typhon. Western astrologers assert that Pisceans are perceptive, emotional and receptive.

They are notorious for being highly sensitive and are afraid of ridicule but they are also intuitive, gentle and artistic.

PROMOTIONS

STANFORD DIY - PAINT - PLUMBING IRRIGATION - NURSERY

Callum Ground 9 March

PUMP POOL 230V 0.75KW SPECK R2600.00

Prices Valid While Stocks Last. 1-31 March 2016. All Prices Include Vat.

POMP SPERONI CAM100 R1390.00

Landscaping & irrigation services.

Mon - Fri, 7:30 - 17:00 Sat, 8:00 - 14:00 Tel: (028) 341 0691 Fax: (028) 341 0413

028 3410 691

POMP AUTOMATIESE BEHEEREENHEID DSK8 R430.00

ORBIT MISTING KIT OUTDOOR 3/8"X6M R365.00

VUURVEGTER AKIRA W/POMP 50MM MET ENJIN R2590.00

POMP SPERONI CAM60/25 DRUKEENHEID 25L R2300.00 STANFORD RIVER TALK 23