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CONTENTS Message from the Editor:

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his digital edition is filled with buttons and icons for interactive reading that link to videos, social media platforms, websites and much more.

MARLI VAN SCHALKWYK TALKS ABOUT THE FIRST EVER DIGITAL EDITION OF THE GRAPEVINE

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When the going gets tough

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Times of crisis provide opportunity

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Assisting the most vulnerable during unprecedented times

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Dr Lameze Witbooi, Jaco Coetzee, Ane Smit and Marli van Schalkwyk Cover Stephen Fourie Photography Daniel Saaiman and Stephen Fourie Production Marli van Schalkwyk and Sarel Greyling Senior Designer Sarel Greyling Contributing Designer Stephanie Osborne

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ESTATE MANAGER’S REPORT

FOR THE GREATER GOOD

Who could have imagined that 2020 would have been so affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. As I sit writing this winter greeting message, South Africans are in their fourth week of the lockdown and the adjustments to our daily lives have been dramatic.

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remember a time in the late 70’s and early 80’s when petrol stations were closed overnight, and one was not allowed to carry containers of fuel in the car. Never before though have we as a country experienced this kind of restriction of movement and disruption to our day to day lives.

It is indeed when times are tough that one can see the true nature of people and how they respond to adversity. In this regard I must compliment our Thorburn security team, under the leadership of Louis De Jager and Brett Ashington. For some weeks prior

likelihood would follow other nations and restrict movement. The planning started on how the Estate would deal with this scenario and meetings upon meetings with all the roll players took place. The planned expansion of the Wave Scanner was accelerated and

No one could have pictured that we would have to stand in a queue for ages to get into the grocery shops to purchase a few essentials.

to the lockdown being announced it was becoming increasingly clear that South Africa would not escape the Covid-19 virus and in most

within days Danie Bosman and his technical team had the scanners installed. Our enrolment ladies, Daphne, Bianca, Inge and Chantal

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worked tirelessly to enrol as many residents on the new scanners as possible before the lockdown came into force. Then there were our security team on the ground. Not a single one stayed out of work, no one complained, morale was high, and they went about their business as usual under some very trying circumstances. A fantastic effort and something to be proud of.

and that the pumps worked, irrigation systems functioned and repairs were attended to. To each and every member of the Val de Vie Estate team, I thank you for your dedication to duty, your willingness to do what needed to be done in the circumstances and for not once complaining about the situation. As Billy Ocean said, the going gets tough, “When the tough get going. ”

The rest of the Estate staff relocated their workspace to home and everyone went on with their daily tasks. Our maintenance team

What exactly the world is going to look like and how we will all

who were registered as essential staff ensured that the day to day maintenance and checks on the Estate infrastructure continued

fit into the new scheme of things is as yet unknown. What we have been able to learn from this crisis is how we can come together and

get on with things in difficult conditions; how simple it is to meet with our work colleagues or family and friends through the marvels of technology; who you can rely on to endure some pain and suffering for the greater good and who you can’t. Thanks to each and every resident who did their bit, who made a positive contribution where they could and assisted those who were much less fortunate than ourselves. To our Val de Vie Estate team, thanks for pushing through and I trust when you read this, we will be close to the other side of this crisis.

Keep warm, until next time.

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PROPERTY

A SAFE HAVEN IN Our sales and rental teams have been seeing a daily increase in enquiries during the lockdown phase and continue to assist individuals and families looking to make The Valley of Life their home. WORDS BY THE VAL DE VIE PROPERTIES TEAM

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While our team has been unable to hold property viewings due to Covid-19 regulations, the uptake in enquiries is largely due to prospective buyers having plenty of time to browse online listings.

However, prior to the current global health threat, our enquiries substantially increased since January this year. International interest in our Estate has also peaked and can be ascribed to the weakened South African Rand.

During lockdown time, many people will be contemplating where they would prefer spending the rest of their lives and an increased need for security and protection is high on their priority list when it comes to choosing their preferred place of residence. Although Val de Vie Estate residents are legally obliged to adhere to lockdown regulations, the Estate’s wide-open spaces, low density housing and picturesque natural surroundings brings a sense of freedom and renewed gratitude.

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There will be many changes once we return to ‘normal’ life, some of these changes being the way we work, commute to work and manage our work-life balance.

Covid-19 has proven that working remotely is entirely possible and productive when making use of various technological advancements available. Virtual meetings and minimal business travel will be part of our feature, making it even more lucrative to live on Val de Vie Estate and utilising technology to

offering buyers homes to move in immediately. The first 28 homes have been completed and viewing these will be done under strict Covid-19 regulations to ensure our current Val de Vie Evergreen residents are not put at risk.

Our Pretoria office was officially launched early March and has received numerous enquiries from the Gauteng market, specifically on Val de Vie Evergreen.

THE ACRES

Civil construction of The Acres will commence post lockdown and an exciting bespoke home package

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starting from R5.8 million will be launched. This offer includes a home designed by architect Louis Phillips that will be constructed

by Val de Vie Construction. The price includes VAT, transfer duties and typical finishes such as an irrigated garden, built-in braai,

UNCERTAIN TIMES run a business from home, working flexi-hours and making the most of time spent with family.

Val de Vie Evergreen is home “ to a sector of the population that

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are at greater risk for Covid-19 mortality and the decision to close our retirement village to the public was done a week prior to the lockdown announcement by our President.

To our future residents that have been unable to move in due to lockdown restrictions, we look forward to welcoming you to the Valley of Life soon. Until such time, have a look at what life is like by ‘paging’ through our electronic brochures.

Once lockdown has been lifted, Val de Vie Evergreen Phase Two will be launched (Phase One is sold out),

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he Primary Healthcare Clinic is overseen by a Nursing Manager who is based at the Lifestyle Centre offices and heads up a team of skilled nurses and carers. It focuses on promotive and preventative healthcare and offers vital signs monitoring and management (including blood pressure), medical procedures e.g. injection administration, first aid and wound care. The clinic also houses the village’s emergency response system - Namola – where an on-call nurse is dispatched the moment this system is activated by a resident.

Designed to offer complete peace of mind to residents and their loved ones, care and wellbeing at Val de Vie Evergreen is provided

by Evergreen Health through a team of highly experienced healthcare professionals.

WORDS BY GUIN LOURENS, VAL DE VIE EVERGREEN NURSING MANAGER

Integrated care at Val de Vie Evergreen is informed by a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals which includes a team doctor, psychiatrists, physiotherapists, audiologists, occupational therapists, nutritionists, biokineticists and social workers. Independent therapists are consulted, where necessary, to ensure that our residents receive the specific care they need. Initial and annual health assessments are conducted to ensure that health issues are detected early on and that chronic conditions are closely monitored.

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Evergreen Health also offers discreet homebased care to residents, tailored to their specific needs. It covers the full range of healthcare requirements from assisted living to full-time care with medical procedures and assistive devices.

Specialised services include post-operative care – this is dependent on the step-down requirements of the discharge plan – as well as memory care for residents with neurodegenerative conditions like dementia. The latter is designed to support families and offer respite for spouses and includes assistance with daily living as well as stimulating activities against the backdrop of the beautiful Paarl-Franschhoek Valley.

To find out more about healthcare at Val de Vie Evergreen, contact Guin on 082 779 1726 or visit www.evergreenlifestyle.co.za.

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VA L D E V I E F O U N D AT I O N

OUR WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN March 2020 ushered in a “new normal” for South Africa as we started to feel the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and our President Cyril Ramaphosa very wisely put the entire country into lockdown. The human toll on this virus will be counted not only in the loss of life but also loss of livelihood for our most vulnerable in society. WORDS BY THE GRAPEVINE TEAM

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housands of people in our communities are unable to work, have lost their jobs or can’t get to feeding schemes during this crisis time. Our residents opened their hearts and their wallets to assist those in our neighbouring communities.

The Val de Vie Foundation partnered with our social investment managers, Valcare, and a host of other credible organisations to help provide and pack thousands of vetted food parcels to be distributed to the most vulnerable families in communities within the Cape Winelands.

Through the course of the third week of April, over 60 volunteers assisted with sorting, assembling and sanitising the first batch of food parcels needed

BEHIND THE SCENES PACKING THE PARCELS

to support 2500 families per month.

Volunteers arrived at the Pavilion Ballroom where they received a briefing on safety and hygiene protocols and were supplied with personal protective equipment to commence with their 2.5 hour slots.

impacted by the economic strain that has been brought on by the pandemic and that there will be many mouths to feed in the upcoming months.

The Val de Vie Foundation and Valcare are committed to this initiative for as long as adequate funding is made available. We anticipate that many families will be

We thank our residents and all other contributors for stepping up during this time and standing united in supporting those who are unable to support themselves.

Our goal is to raise R875 000 per month to support 2500 families.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? One food parcel costs R350 and will supplement a family of four for one month. It includes: 2.5Kg Self Raising Flour | 1 x Cooking Oil | Bar of Sunlight soap | 2.5kg Maizemeal | 1kg Rice | 1L long life milk | 4 x 410g baked beans | 2 x 500g lentils | 2 x 500g soup mix | 1kg sugar | 400g peanut | 2 x Soup powder packets | 2 x 500g pasta | 1 Kg Speckled Beans | 1 Kg Quick Samp | Information leaflet.

DONATE Val de Vie Foundation Trust BANK: Investec Bank Limited BRANCH: 100 Grayston drive BRANCH CODE: 580105 TYPE OF ACCOUNT:

Current Account

10011706246 Food Parcels

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VOLUNTEER We need willing volunteers to assist in the upcoming months MORE INFORMATION ON VAL DE VIE FOUNDATION AND COVID-19

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CHANGING LEARNERS’ LIVES FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS: OVER R1.8M INVESTED IN SIX NEW CLASSROOMS FOR NEDERBURG PRIMARY

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hursday 5 March 2020 marked a milestone for Nederburg Primary School in Lantana. PaarlGlobal donors from the USA to the Western Cape joined hands to fund brand new Kwikspace classrooms for 212 Grade R and Grade 7 learners.

The Val de Vie Foundation, in

Strengthening communities is at the heart of everything we do. These renovations will create comfortable spaces that enhance learning for years to come.

DEIDRE VREDE, TFG.

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collaboration with My School, My Village, My Planet, the Hopewell United Methodist Church, Downingtown Pennsylvania (HUMC), The Foschini Group (TFG) and Rhodes Food Group proved that alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.

The new classrooms, ISO 9001 quality certified for 20 years, replaced the old classrooms which were in a state of major disrepair.

Through a collaboration with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), the donors’ funds were matched to 40 percent, making it possible for the more than R1.8 million upgrade to take place.

The opportunity to partner “ with other donors and provide these much-needed facilities shows the true power of collaboration, says Pieter Twine, General Manager at MySchool, My Village, My Planet. The unveiling ceremony was a true highlight on the school calendar with speeches from Executive Mayor Conrad Poole, Juan Benjamin Director Winelands WCED, The Val de Vie Foundation and keynoted by Tony and Cammy Brantzeg who traveled specially from HUMC in the USA. Principal Melville Lawrence moved the audience with his testimony on what this investment meant to the

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entire school and community.

Each and every one of the 850 learners were recognised with an abundance of gifts to celebrate the day.

Little hands were laden down with the bounty; ice cold Bonaqua flavoured water courtesy of PenBev, fresh fruit, Nederburg Primary rulers and National Geographic Kids magazines.

The entire school and educators were also handed their own lovingly sewn blankets by the TFG Foundation Sew Good project. This project teaches out of work women to sew and have produced almost 250 000 blankets to date. The morning then wrapped up with the distribution of age appropriate Readers for the 212 learners provided by Biblionef.

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IN DUE COURSE The move from social distancing to lockdown happened quickly. It certainly has been an interesting time and much credit must go out to our entire team for adapting so quickly.

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e have so far, thanks to the coronavirus disrupting businesses across the globe, learnt a great deal about our current service offering and operation. Due to social distancing guidelines that had to be implemented in March,

prior to lockdown, many of our members were pleased with how we created outside check-in points for our visiting golfers, removed all the rakes and really tried to limit all forms of contact in order to limit the spread of the virus.

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At a time like this it is critical to remain positive but also to be realistic and plan. One of the biggest challenges facing us is the uncertainty of how long our course and clubhouse will be closed.

In the meantime, I have loved

watching all the creative ways that fellow industry professionals have been getting their golf fix. It has also been good to see all the various online fitness challenges and classes offered through interactive online sessions.

Currently all our facilities have been shut down with our focus on keeping the golf course healthy and alive. The current laws do not allow for us to bring in our full team of 63 workers, but we A HOME PUTTING LESSON MADE EASY BY JAMES WADE

have a small team of 9 workers including myself cutting the course three times a week. It is incredibly fortunate that this forced lock down happened at a time of year where the temperatures are cooler.

The course is getting a “ rest and all those divots and pitch marks are starting to close up. Once the course gets its first full cut it is going to look amazing for you all to enjoy once again.

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WE CONTINUE MAINTAINING THE GOLF COURSE LAWN

This year we are going to work very closely with local businesses and corporates to generate revenue to the club. We will also drive hard to come up with creative ways to attract golfers from all around South Africa. This will be a first for Pearl Valley to develop a model that is almost entirely centred around a local market. It is unlikely that we are going to see a flourish of international tourists to our estate this season and if we do it will be

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seen as a bonus. More competitive rates will be offered through the

international golf lovers to our estate. Often the club had discussed

together with South African golfers.

For the remainder of this year, time

year with a focus on getting the spend per head up in all areas of our offering. The time to work together, to support and promote local businesses is now more important than ever.

that if these international golfers through whatever reason did not return, how vulnerable we would be. It has almost become a given that they will return and we have become reliant on this as more than 60% of our expenses are covered by visiting trade. To manage our risk and protect our future, it is therefore imperative that we look at ways to be more sustainable focusing on a bigger portion of our expenses being covered by residents, members and local businesses

will be spent on developing a model we feel members and residents will be able to support and be motivated to vote in at a later stage.

Prior to Covid-19 our committees, shareholders, boards and trustees were discussing the need to re-look our current business model. Over the last 17 years Pearl Valley, year in year out, has been fortunate enough to see big numbers of visiting

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As for now we will adapt and do whatever we can to continue to be at the forefront of where the industry finds itself. We will continue to keep our staff positive and motivated at a time where they need us. I so look forward to being back on the course again soon. To all of you stay safe and keep healthy.

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Our Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is ranked amongst the top 10 in South Africa and we believe we have the Golf Shop to match. The beautiful look and layout make it easy for our members and visitors to get caught up in the experience. WORDS BY THE GRAPEVINE TEAM

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ur Golf Shop caters for a variety of the sporting and leisure activities on the greater Estate and stocks premium brands for all ages that can be worn on the golf course, for other sports or training purposes, as well as leisure wear. Our stock includes beautiful golf dresses from T-Off Designs and ladies bottoms from Daily Sports, available in neutral colours perfect for leisure wear.

Adidas men’s and ladies jackets and shoes are perfect for a variety of sports and our FootJoy men’s range includes polo shirts and knitwear even suitable for the office.

To complement our offering, we also have a variety of accessories, headwear and hardware including sunhats, swimwear, tennis balls, branded golf headwear and golf specific accessories.

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We have many value-adding offerings including The Pearl Valley Golf Academy that includes golfing tuition, custom fitting such as gap testing, corporate golf packages

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and a junior golf program. Our corporate offering includes apparel, headwear and accessories that can be tailor made for various corporate events. The Golf Shop also hosts activations throughout the year where we showcase the latest in apparel and hardware.

Our dynamic shop team is focused on building relationships with our residents and members and are always on hand to provide you with five-star service.

We extend a friendly invitation to all Val de Vie Estate residents to visit The Golf Shop once lockdown is over For further information on our specials or any custom orders please contact our retail supervisor Calvin Erasmus: calvin.erasmus@pearlvalley.co.za We also urge residents to keep an eye on our social media portals for more great deals from The Golf Shop!

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POLO

THREE CHEERS FOR THE POLO PONIES A summer of excellent polo, combined with adrenaline and good family fun, has come to an end. The 2019/2020 season delivered many highlights and our club members and ponies look forward to a couple months of rest.

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big highlight during the season was the Veuve Clicquot Polo Brunch Series that took place on selected Sundays. This certainly added a bit of spice to the competition and the final club tournaments attracted players from around the country.

The Veuve Clicquot Polo Series Invitational on the 1st of March was the pinnacle of the season and a great way to spend the day on the field.

The new clubhouse in the Polo Club Black Bar was a spectacular addition for the club where all were welcome, especially our social members. Thanks to our Chairman Hannes Pickard and the tandem managers Kevin Rixon and Matthew Barnard for all the hard work in making this a reality. Thanks to our members for all your support.

We look forward to welcoming back the polo players, their families, the residents of the estate and new polo enthusiasts to the 2020/2021 Val de Vie Polo Season brought to you by Sanlam Private Wealth.

Contact us for polo lessons, playing memberships or social member enquiries.

Please contact the below members for more information: Kevin Rixon: Polo Lessons & Membership 082 780 3950 | Riaan Marx: Social Membership 083 230 1503 | Dina Swart: Sponsorship 082 514 7741 24 GRAPEVINE | AUTUMN/WINTER 2020

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EQUESTRIAN

EQUESTRIAN EVOLUTION While our horses continue with everyday life, oblivious to what is going on in the world, our Equestrian Team continues to take great care of our beloved animals and preparing for the winter season.

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ou may have noticed our Equestrian Team’s

makeover; they have opted for grey coloured uniforms. The new uniform, now lighter in colour and with wide sun hats to equip the team for working under the harsh Paarl sun. Each groom also received a pair of new, sturdy boots – perfect for the colder, wet months ahead.

The upkeep of our facilities is overseen by Elaine Palvie at Val de Vie Stables and Dominque Tardin at the Pearl Valley Equestrian Centre.

New paddocks with lavish trees and plenty of grazing for the horses have been set up at the Bergriver multi-purpose sports field. Please contact either Elaine or Dominique for livery options as there is a

the Estate. There is always time to learn a new skill and to make new memories in the Valley of Life. We hope to see more of our residents in and around the arena in the near future.

brand-new barn at the Pearl Valley Equestrian Centre as well as paddock livery available for the polo ponies. The spacious Pearl Valley Equestrian Centre stables are 4m x 3.5m and suitable for the bigger warmbloods and thoroughbreds.

You can also expect to see more activity in the arenas where more clinics and event practice shows will be hosted in the upcoming months.

It is important that riders and horses are introduced and prepared to the competitive environment before they start entering graded shows at off-site venues and facilities.

Once lockdown is over and we are able to explore our beautiful estate and surrounds on horseback, contact the Equestrian Team to book a lesson or outride for either yourself, children or guests visiting

THE NEW FACILITIES AT THE PEARL VALLEY EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

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We recently said goodbye to Richard Mokoena, one of our grooms, who passed away on Saturday 7 March 2020. Rest in peace, Richard, we miss you.

Elaine Palvie: Val de Vie Stables yard.manager@valdevie.co.za Dominque Tardin: Pearl Valley Equestrian Centre yard.managerpv@valdevie.co.za

PLEASE NOTE:

The stables are facilities run by professionals and we need the co-operation of all residents to respect the boundaries of the stable yards. Please do not enter the stables, the paddocks, feed the horses or come into close contact the horses without permission.

This is for your own safety as well as the safety of the horses.

EVENTS

T FIT FOR A KING

For the past ten years, Val de Vie Estate has been the venue of choice for French Champagne brand Veuve Clicquot to welcome international visitors, celebrities and locals alike to the world of polo. This year more than 1,000 polo enthusiasts celebrated a lively afternoon complete with fast-paced polo, ‘Parisian chic’ fashion, and of course Veuve Clicquot champagne. WORDS BY THE GRAPEVINE TEAM

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he Veuve Clicquot Polo Series Invitational was the highlight event of the new Veuve Clicquot Polo Series 2019 – 2020 in South Africa, a fresh summer long event format. Once again celebrating this millennia-old sport in joyful Veuve Clicquot style, the vast green polo field, with breath-taking views of the Paarl-Franschhoek mountains, was flanked by spectators who lounged under sun-burst yellow parasols looking perfectly ‘Parisian chic’, sipping chilled Veuve Clicquot in the afternoon sun.

Guests were treated to a delicious gourmet lunch, luxe seating with prime field-side views and entertainment courtesy of Shekhinah and DJ Sumbody. The vivacious Nomzamo Mbatha, international actress and philanthropist hosted the high-profile event.

As is tradition during halftime, crowds streamed onto the field and stomped the divots, glasses of Veuve Clicquot in hand.

Bursts of Clicquot-colour contrasted beautifully against the vast blue African sky,

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with guests embracing ‘Parisian chic’ in stunning summer dresses, breezy linen suits, chic shorts, summer hats, and of course, the stylish wedge heel perfect for the divot stomp tradition.

The buzz in the air was palpable as talented local and international polo players entertained fans with their exceptional skill and horsemanship. The Val de Vie Polo Club dominated in the first match with a 7 to 4 victory against Accra Polo Club with Ignaz Marx named as Most Valued Player. The main match featured top South African national players Tom de Bruin and Dirk van Reenen. A closely fought final saw Team Hisense gain victory against Team Veuve Clicquot with a final score of 9 to 8, laying claim to the coveted trophy and a Veuve Clicquot Magnum, just in time for the celebratory podium champagne spray.

On the day, Jan Albert Steenkamp was named the Most Valued Player and Spanish Dancer, owned by Martin Venter and played by Marek Kanigowski, recognised as the Best Playing Pony of the main match.

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EVENTS

Veuve Clicquot Polo Series Invitational once again set the tone for an unforgettable Veuve Clicquot Season in South Africa, a calendar of exciting, social, and high-profile events that provide Clicquot fans with the perfect platform to experience Veuve Clicquot paired with riveting polo.

Our beautiful estate was showcased on local TV channel SuperSport and internationally on E! Entertainment. Due to lockdown regulations amidst Covid-19, the remainder of the Veuve Clicquot Polo Brunches did not take place, but we look forward to opening the 2020/2021 polo season with the first series of brunches in October.

The event would not have been possible without our trusted partners Hisense, Volvo Car South Africa, South African Tourism, the Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Sports 24hrs and taxis, Thirst Bar Services, Valpre, Appletiser, Schweppes, Guerlain, Lakrids, Daneel Diamond Manufacturers, SAFM, E! Entertainment and Huge Networks.

WATCH THE EVENT VIDEO HERE

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ESTATE

DELI(CIOUS)

Being able to buy eggs, dairy, meat and freshly baked bread – without having to leave the Estate – on a normal day, is convenient. Being able to do so during 35 days of lockdown, is a luxury. WORDS BY THE GRAPEVINE TEAM

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he opening of a deli on the Estate has always been on the cards and construction of the facility commenced earlier this year. When lockdown regulations were enforced on our country in March, Estate management decided to bring forward the deli opening date at a temporary location at The Yard Wellness Centre.

The deli is operated by Fairview and is stocked with a diverse selection of sustainably farmed foods. Free-range meat, braai wood, eggs, dairy products, delicious condiments, olive oil, jams, artisanal breads and other fresh delights are available to residents.

Once lockdown is over, construction of the permanent space for the deli, next to Fleet Coffee roastery and L’Huguenot wine cellar, will commence.

We request from our residents to please adhere to Covid-19 regulations when visiting the deli.

Open Monday – Saturday, 09:00 – 15:00 For enquiries: cindy@fairview.co.za

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FOR ONLINE WINE SALES & FREE DELIVERY

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RESTAURANTS & WINE

WARMING UP A WINTER’S

While we are missing the luxury of sitting down at a table in either one of the restaurants on a glass of good wine, there has never been a better time to experiment in the heart of

SCOTT’S CAPE MALAY CHICKEN CURRY Serves 4 INGREDIENTS:

1 onion, medium, finely chopped 4 tablespoons oil 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds 2 teaspoons hot pepper flakes (you can use fresh hot peppers to taste) 2 teaspoons fennel, ground (or 4 teaspoons whole fennel seeds) 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons ginger, fresh, finely chopped 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/2-1 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground 15 cardamom pods (whole pods) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 (14 ounce, 400g) can crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes 1 1/2 lbs chicken pieces 2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 -3 teaspoons salt

2 Then heat the oil in a pot, add the onion and ginger over fairly high heat, and stir now and then, for a few minutes. Add the spices you mashed or grinded, and stir.

You might need to add more oil: spices slurp up oil as they fry.

until everything is bubbling away.

5. Turn heat way down until it just simmers, put on a lid, and cook for about 20 minutes.

6. Sprinkle over the garlic, sugar, lemon juice and salt.

7. Simmer with lid at a small

Don’t worry, you will be able to skim it off again later.

3. Stir and fry spices and onion for about 2 minutes. Add the can of chopped tomatoes and stir. The heat should be high enough so everything bubbles together.

4. Add the chicken pieces, and stir to coat well, keeping heat high

angle, for about 15 minutes more.

8. Stir through, taste the sauce, and adjust seasoning to taste.

9. Please note that it is easy, near the end of cooking, to skim off extra oil/fat with a spoon, as it collects in corners of the pot.

10. Serve with fluffy rice, fresh slices of banana and chutney.

SCOTT HENDRIE

DIRECTIONS:

1. Gather your spices together, and peel and chop the ginger. Put the 10 spices – from the coriander seeds down to the garam masala – in a mortar and pestle or even in a coffee bean grinder. Mash them together so the cardamom pods burst and the whole thing becomes a mess of spices.

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PAIRED WITH

Val de Vie The Perfect Host

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he chefs that head up our restaurants have each created a hearty, wholesome dish to make at home and are perfect for days when the temperature starts to drop.

the Estate, ordering a lovingly prepared meal and enjoying our homes - our kitchens. W O R D S B Y T H E G R A P E V I N E T E A M

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Ryk Neethling Premium RhĂ´ne Blend

REUBEN RIFFEL

REUBEN’S BEEF STEW WITH PEAS AND POTATOES Serves 6

5 fresh sage leaves 2 bay leaves 1 clove garlic All tied in a piece of muslin cloth

INGREDIENTS:

3tbsp plain flour 4tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2kg diced beef such as shoulder or stewing beef will do 1 onion chopped 1 carrot chopped 1 celery stalk chopped 1tbsp tomato puree 2 glasses full bodied red wine 3lt good quality beef stock 5 medium potatoes quartered 400g fresh peas or frozen peas will do BOUQUET GARNI:

1 sprig fresh rosemary

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 160C. 2. Have the flour ready in a shallow bowl.

3. Heat the olive oil in a casserole dish that will transfer to the oven.

4. Season the beef, dust it in the flour, then put it into the pan and colour on all sides over quite a high heat.

5. Lift out the meat onto a warm plate, then turn down the heat, put the onion, carrot and celery into the pan and cook for a few minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.

6. Return the meat to the casserole,

stir in the tomato puree, cook for another 3 minutes, then add the wine and bring to the boil until the liquid has reduced by half.

7. Pour in 2lt of the stock, add the bouquet garni and bring to the boil.

8. Take off the heat, put on the lid and transfer to the oven for 45 minutes.

9. Add the potatoes to the casserole and cook for another 30 minutes, adding more hot stock as necessary, as the potatoes will absorb some of the liquid.

10. Finally add the peas and cook for another 10 minutes.

11. Remove the bouquet garni, and taste and season again if necessary before serving.

12. This is quite filling as it is due to the starchiness of the potatoes but can be served with fluffy white rice.

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RESTAURANTS & WINE

Making use of pantry staples and store ingredients are available can be a bit challenging but it can also be a wonderful opportunity to concoct new recipes and improve cooking skills. Preparing and serving nourishing meals brings great

comfort and joy while we seek refuge in our homes.

recommendations of the wine that should accompany these dishes.

The recipes featured below require minimal prior cooking experience and will leave your family satisfied.

L’Huguenot wine cellar gives their

POST YOUR COMPLETE DISHES ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND TAG @VALDEVIEESTATE – WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE HOW YOU ENJOY HOME COOKING.

EDMORE RUZOZA

EDMORE’S MALVA PUDDING INGREDIENTS:

250 ml sugar 2 eggs 30 ml apricot jam 30 ml butter 5 ml vinegar 125 ml milk 310 ml cake flour 5 ml bicarbonate soda 1 ml salt SAUCE:

250 ml fresh cream 125 ml butter 125 ml brown sugar

125 ml water 5 ml vanilla essence 30ml golden syrup (optional) 4 star anise (optional) METHOD:

1. Heat the oven to 180°C Beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the apricot jam.

2. Melt butter in a small pot on medium heat and add the vinegar and milk Sift the flour, bicarb and salt together and add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Pour into a deep round dish or an ovenproof casserole dish that takes about 2 litres.

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3. Bake at 180°C for 45 minutes until the top is nicely browned.

SAUCE:

4. Bring the butter, cream, sugar and water to the boil and simmer, add star anise, vanilla essence and golden syrup and stirring all the time for 5 minutes. Remove from the stove.

Pour over the hot baked pudding.

BE CREATIVE:

5. Use Amarula Cream for sauce.

For Brandy Pudding: add 100 ml chopped mixed nuts (Walnuts), 100 ml dates (stone and chopped) and 50 ml glazed cherries to the batter. add 100 ml brandy to the sauce.

A TRIP DOWN

memory lane We have been given time to reflect and appreciate the small things in life. Here are some “flashback, feel good images” of our Friday Wine Sales over the past couple of years.

L’Huguenot can’t wait to welcome all our residents back to enjoy our hospitable atmosphere, watching the sunset over the vineyards and sharing a good glass of wine with family, friends and neighbours.

WINE SALES CONTINUE AFTER LOCKDOWN Mondays to Thursdays from 11:00 until 16:00 | Extended Wines Sales on Fridays from 11:00 until 19:00 Live music on the last Friday of the month FREE DELIVERY within one working day to Val de Vie Estate residents, for orders of a case of six or more.

T: +27 (0)21 876 8037 | E: EXPERIENCE@LHUGUENOT.COM | WWW.VALDEVIE.CO.ZA CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK

ESTATE

LET’S GET SOCIAL

Share your stories with us and stand a chance to see your photos published in the next edition of the Grapevine. We love seeing our residents and guests enjoy life on Val de Vie Estate.

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WIN

We’ll be giving away great prizes to our favourite sunset photos and stories over the next few weeks.

POST YOUR SUNSET PHOTOS ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND TAG @VALDEVIEESTATE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN

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Equestrian facilities

24/7 Security

Medical facilities

3 Restaurants

Golf Course

3 Gyms

PH Y S I CA L

Running, cycling trails

Recycling stations

Deli

Zebra, springbok & small indigenous mammals

Edible plants

E N V I RO N M E N TA L

150 + Bird species

Low light pollution

Green belt areas

Diverse housing Types

CO M M U N I T Y

Fynbos area

Water friendly grass

Solar panels

Weekly polo matches

Public spaces/parks

Val de Vie Foundation: volunteer and donate

Kinder Ark Pre School

Social media pages

Social committee activities

Run/walk and hiking club

Super Saturdays at The Yard

SO C IAL

Picnic areas

Unwind fridays at L’huguenot

Golf club

Music concerts

Polo club

Lecture series with Stellenbosch University

Peace of mind

Dog park

MEN TA L / E M OT I O N A L / S PI R I T UA L

Art exhibitions

High speed Internet

ECON OMI C

Within 5 km of closest Woolworths

Total value of infrastructure Of the estate = R16 bn

Polo Village Offices

P IL L A R S O F WE LL N E S S

Equestrian activities

Strong business community network (ideas, skills, capital)

4000 Jobs created over the past 10 years

Situated in close proximity to some of the best schools in South Africa

WELLNESS

WHAT’S FOR LUNGE

Keeping your body fit and healthy is even more important when there’s a global pandemic on the spread. Lockdown time for South Africans means that we are mostly confined to our homes and that ‘gym-time’ now consists of online workouts. WORDS BY THE GRAPEVINE TEAM

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f you are lucky enough to own a stationary exercise bike or treadmill, then continuing your cardio workout routine indoors shouldn’t be a problem. For the rest of us, any activity that raises the heart rate is good for cardiovascular health. Short, sharp fitness sessions

John McGrath signs in every morning at 08:00 live on the Fit Life Instagram Account to give a 20-minute High Intensity Interval Training class.

are great ways of keeping active and lowering stress hormones such as cortisol and increasing dopamine, the ‘feel-good’ hormone.

our indoor workout routine: n If you have stairs, briskly walk them up and down n While you are on the phone catching up with family and friends, stand rather than sitting down n Make use of tins of baked beans, bottled water and bags of rice as weight substitutes n Dance!

The FitLife team put together a series of workout videos for the first 21 days of lockdown that can be viewed by subscribing to our You Tube channel. Alternatively, coach

WATCH 21 DAYS OF FITNESS VIDEOS

Other creative ways of continuing

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s

wim all year in our

heated swimming pool

Swimming lessons

Babies from 9 months Learn to Swim Stroke Development Adult Swimming Swimming SA Accredited Val de Vie Estate, Wemmershoek Drive; Southern Paarl C: 073 458 3890 E: valdevie@learntoswim.co.za W: www.learntoswim.co.za

Saving Children from drowning one lesson at a time.

WELLNESS

REUBEN RIFFEL USING FRESH INGREDIENTS TO PREPARE A HEALTHY, SCRUMPTIOUS DISH

FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

True strength is the ability to adapt and self-manage in the face of adversity.

We have never before had to face this kind of adversity on a social, physical, mental, environmental and emotional level. We are really testing our limits and finding out if we are as healthy as we thought we were. W O R D S B Y D R L E D I V I A S T R A U S S 1 GRAPEVINE | AUTUMN/WINTER 2020

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he mere absence of disease does not mean that you are optimally healthy. The absence of a vaccine for Covid-19 is forcing us to protect ourselves from this contagious virus and emphasizes the importance of a strong immune system.

For a virus to survive, it needs a host and if the host is not healthy, the virus can wreak havoc. Viruses hi-jack your energy systems, they move into your cells and use your resources to reproduce their own DNA and to gain energy. They take advantage of the systems in your body to reproduce and to spread.

As humans we possess three types of immunity called innate, adaptive and passive immunity: n INNATE IMMUNITY – this is the external barrier of our body and is also our first line of defence against pathogens. This includes the skin and mucus membranes of the throat and gut. n

ADAPTIVE (ACQUIRED)

IMMUNITY – as we are exposed to

diseases or get vaccinated, we develop antibodies against different pathogens. n PASSIVE IMMUNITY – mostly found in babies through the placenta and in breastmilk.

To combat the constant threat we are facing now with the coronavirus, the Covid-19 disease and flu viruses in general, we need to focus on supporting our immune system to the best of our ability.

1)

Eat healthy, whole foods. Food is information to our

cells. The food we eat regulates our genes, hormones, microbiome, brain chemistry and immune system. Every single system in your body is regulated by the quality of the food you eat. You should not focus on calories, but rather on the quality and the information of what you are eating.

This changes everything as you decide: “Am I going to eat toxic information or am I going to eat healing information?”

Stay well hydrated with water, tea and drinks containing electrolytes Manage your stress. Our white blood cells are reduced by stress which results in a decreased ability to fight off disease. Learn to practice yoga, meditation or journaling

2) 3)

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WELLNESS

4) 5) 6) 7)

Sleep is critical to help the body remove toxins, specifically brain toxins. Aim for 7 - 9 hours of good quality sleep every evening Moderate exercise is proven to enhance the body’s ability to fight off disease Community. Prioritise communication with family, friends and loved ones, via phone calls, Skype or Zoom Various supplements have shown to have beneficial effects in supporting the immune system.

Vitamin D, Vitamin C, phytochemicals like quercetin and elderberry, Glutathione and Zinc.

We should all use this time as an opportunity to reassess our own health and see what we can do to reverse or prevent chronic diseases.

Dr Ledivia Strauss is a general practitioner with a special interest in anti-ageing medicine and is based at the RevitaHealth practice on Val de Vie Estate in the Polo Village Offices.

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5151 Empira White (20mm)

Introducing 5151 Empira White, an exciting new addition to the Metropolitan Collection.

*Shade, movement and graining of actual product may vary from sample or image.

We recommend that you select your preferred slabs at the distributor nearest you.

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WELLNESS

DOCTOR’S ORDERS

Dr Lameze Witbooi opened her general medical practice in the Polo Village Offices in February this year. Leaving everyone she encounters in a better way than when she found them, is what drives this 38-year old philanthropist. WORDS BY THE GRAPEVINE TEAM

Q A

What led to opening a practice on Val de Vie Estate?

I decided to start my own practice as I was unable to honour my personal mission in the environments where I previously worked. The focus, I felt, was on quantity and not on quality of care and I could not conform to these practices. Subsequently, I started doubting how I was applying all that I had learnt on my journey to becoming a doctor. This led me to making a change in my career and opening my own medical practice where I could take hands with my patients and the community and offer quality care.

Q A

What is the story behind the practice name ‘Apple a Day’?

It is a play on the age-old health aphorism, and a fun way of relaying my belief and passion in public health medicine and prevention. Prevention plays a role at every stage of an illness.

Primary prevention when one wants to prevent an illness and secondary prevention when the illness is diagnosed, and one wants to prevent complications.

Tertiary prevention is required when complications arouse and to prevent morbidity.

Q

Being qualified as general practitioner, do you carry any special interest outside your core qualifications?

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I am experienced in clinical trial investigations (research medicine in the communicable infectious disease fields of HIV/ AIDS and Tuberculosis (TB) prevention and treatment). In this research environment I was also exposed to the concept of youthfriendly health care services.

From the HIV/AIDS clinical trial environment, I progressed to the treatment aspect of HIV/ AIDS when I worked at the City of Cape Town Health Care Clinics. I started at one clinic base, then progressed to roving doctor where I was responsible for six clinics in a region. This experience also introduced me to the education aspect of medicine.

I was able to teach at the quarterly HIV/ AIDS management course and present cases at the monthly multi-drug resistant TB meeting at Stellenbosch University Tygerberg Medical Campus.

I am certified in and performed voluntary male medical circumcisions, an experience that exposed me to the social and cultural aspects that impact the health of men, an area that is very much neglected in modern fields of medicine.

I am also an experienced midwife.

I worked at night in a labour ward to fund part of my medical studies.

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Q

Taking the current circumstances of Covid-19 into consideration, what is the most important piece of advice you can give to the residents?

Take care of your mental health during this time.

Be careful what you feed your mind. Listen to the news only twice

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a day and from a reputable source.

For those working from home, have a lunch break away from the workstation. Keep to office hours and switch your phone off at the end of the office day. Diurnal animals and plants settle down at sunset.

Nocturnal creatures at sunrise. continue day “andWhynightdoesandhumanity still be surprised at the negative consequences of this on our health?

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Eat healthy and exercise. Use this time to reconnect with yourself and family. And, formulate a plan to maintain newfound closeness at the end of this period. This will come to an end. Did we not survive other great epidemics and pandemics before? We should not be concerned about surviving this. The concern should lie in whether we leave this period in the same state as before.

If we manage to do so, we not only survive, but thrive.

Q

Being in practice for a few years, is there anything in specific you have learned you

OFFERING: General medical practice, with a special focus on infectious disease n Acute illness n Chronic illness n Adolescent health n Female & maternal health n Child health n Sexual & reproductive health n Antibiotic stewardship n

would like to share with the residents?

Health care (from a system level down to the individual) must honour two criteria: Firstly, is it evidence based? Secondly, was there community participation? I recall an incident as a student when we had to embark on a community project. We just learnt that hypertension was one of the top five burdens of disease and we decided to base our project on this. Armoured with the invincible foolishness of youth and confidence that we are medical students (and

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therefore doctors and correct by default) we planned, executed and failed our project. We failed because we did not once ask the community what they thought they needed and would like to know. Water is what they needed. Even if we gave them all the antihypertensive medication in the world, how would they drink it?

Even if they knew about healthy food, how would they wash it? Even when they exercised, must they collapse from dehydration after?

It was an extremely humbling experience for me.

Practice address: Polo Village Office D1 | Phone: +27 (0) 78 198 1577 | www.appleadaymedpractice. co.za | Hours of Operations: Monday - Friday | 9h00 - 13h00, 14h00- 17h00 Saturday by appointment | 9h30 - 12h30

Dr Witbooi is looking to do a survey with residents of the estate. Email her mail@appleadaymedpractice. co.za if you are interested in taking part in the survey.

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WELLNESS

AGEING IS WITHIN OUR CONTROL

Prof Wayne Derman is Director and Chair of the Institute of Sport and Exercise Medicine at Stellenbosch University. On 20 February he enlightened our residents with a talk on: ‘Growing older whilst staying young.’

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xercise pours out favourable hormones and has an antiinflammatory impact on the body.

Of course the heart benefits from exercise, but more importantly, the veins and arteries are relaxed and this causes blood pressure to drop,” remarks Prof Derman. “It’s like sprinkling ‘bounce-back’ on the brain.

Exercise produces an insulin-like growth factor and allows neurons to grow and branch, restoring mental function.”

It comes as no surprise that regular exercise (5 times a week for 30 minutes at a time) has shown to decrease the risk of dementia and acts as a very effective antidote for depression. Combined with

RYK NEETHLING (VAL DE VIE ESTATE MARKETING DIRECTOR AND SHAREHOLDER), PROF WAYNE DERMAN, ALFREDA COETZEE (STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY STEWARDSHIP MANAGER), MARLI VAN SCHALKWYK (VAL DE VIE ESTATE MARKETING MANAGER) AND HUGO STEYN (STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY MANAGER: INDIVIDUAL GIVING)

There are daily choices we make that give “ us a great deal of control over our wellbeing.

Sadly, South Africans don’t fare too well in this endeavour and we are reaping the unhealthy and unhappy results.

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healthy choices in terms of our diets and the environment we live in, we can radically change our quality and length of life.

Prof Derman explained that conditions like our genetics and factors like infectious diseases – Covid-19 for example – attribute to our length of life, but we can exert a great deal of control over our wellbeing simply by altering our lifestyle choices.

Risk factors such as tobacco use, excess alcohol use, poor diet, hypertension, physical inactivity, obesity, high blood sugar and high cholesterol lead to chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lung disease and diabetes.

So, what can we do about it? n SITTING. No amount of exercise can mitigate the impact of six hours or more of sitting every day. The key is to always interrupt your sitting – at least every half hour – by activating your body in some way. n SWEATING. Regular physical activity plays an important role in reducing and attenuating stress. Exercise has also shown to increase the synthesis of new nerve cells in the adult brain. Exercise interventions for optimal health include the accumulation of 150 minutes of moderate intensity (brisk walking) aerobic type exercise a week. Two sessions per week of resistance training is also recommended. n SLEEPING. Sufficient quality and quantity of sleep is necessary for restoration and strengthening. n WE ARE WHAT WE EAT. And we tend to eat too much. Cutting your daily total calorie intake by 20%, simply by decreasing your portion size by a quarter of what you normally take, is not only an effective way to lose weight but also a powerful antiageing intervention.

Individuals who are regularly physically active have: * A 30-45% LOWER RISK OF EARLY DEATH * UP TO A 35% LOWER RISK OF CORONARY HEART DISEASE AND STROKE * UP TO A 50% LOWER RISK OF TYPE 2 DIABETES * UP TO A 50% LOWER RISK OF COLON CANCER * UP TO A 20% LOWER RISK OF BREAST CANCER * UP TO AN 83% LOWER RISK OF OSTEOARTHRITIS * UP TO A 68% LOWER RISK OF HIP FRACTURE * A 30% LOWER RISK OF FALLS (AMONG OLDER ADULTS) * UP TO A 30% LOWER RISK OF DEPRESSION * UP TO A 30% LOWER RISK OF DEMENTIA * SOURCE: NHS

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HISTORY MAKING A love for fine jewellery design was brought to the Winelands in 1950 and today, the fourth generation of Viljoen Jewellers is still going strong. We welcome Viljoen Jewellers to the Polo Village Offices with the opening of their byappointment-only studio.

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owie Viljoen and Marle Botha have been business partners from 2016 and together they share a knowledge of over 40 years of experience in the jewellery industry. The Viljoen Jewellers team have an exceptional love for people, design and quality. Today, the business is a reflection of their passion. Love, new beginnings, good times, laughter, milestones and memories are forever locked in magnificent jewellery pieces through superior craftmanship.

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Wearing jewellery is an exceptional daily ritual.

The process of creating it, however, is an exceptional daily art. When we create a special piece for someone, we become part of his or her story. That is why we pour so much serious thought and effort into the creation process at Viljoen Jewellers. It is not merely a professional relationship with the client, but also a relationship with the raw materials, the design and the story that surrounds the moment HOWIE VILJOEN.

It is in their on-site workshop at their Worcester branch where they are able to design and oversee the process from start to finish, enabling the team to deliver a jewellery item of exceptional quality in a short period of time.

Viljoen Jewellers can assist in creating new jewellery pieces or to re-model sentimental pieces.

To ensure that they get the best understanding of your jewellery requirements, one-on-one appointments can be set up at their new studio in the Polo Offices. shop@viljoenjewellers.com | +27 72 725 5177

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A HOME FOR

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ALL SEASONS Introducing a brand new, modern designed home offering style and convenience to the discerning buyer.

This northern-facing gem is perfect for a family to move in immediately.

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his beautifully designed single storey home offers seamless flow and space with a sheet roof and double automated garages with storage alcove. An exquisite entertainment area with a double volume ceiling and sliding

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glass doors lead out to an undercover braai area with a sparkling pool framed by a wooden deck.

home and flows effortlessly into the living rooms, fitted with a slow combustion fireplace.

An open plan, modern kitchen ample cupboard space and separate sculler/laundry is the heart of the

Surrounded by fantastic views of the Simonsberg, Paarl Rock and Drakenstein mountains, the house

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and the manicured garden overlooks a fynbos reserve and is situated close to a large park. Landscaping includes large, established trees.

Four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a playroom/study provide gracious

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living and is certain to please the whole family. Positioned in an access controlled, quiet cul-de-sac in one of the most sought-after streets in Val de Vie Estate in the La Vue suburb, the house is adjacent to a hedge of established oak trees.

This magnificent home is situated within close proximity to The Yard Wellness Centre, Reuben’s & Co CafÊ and the new Berg River gatehouse. The Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course can easily be reached via golf cart.

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PRICE: R7 848 450 (VAT and

Transfer Fees included) property@valdevie.co.za www.valdevieproperties.co.za

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SECURITY

AROUND THE CLOCK

Our Security Team has shown exceptional high morale despite being at the coalface of Covid-19 and proven that in the event of a crisis, we are prepared.

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very facet of our daily lives has been infiltrated by the words “lockdown”, “Covid-19” and “coronavirus.” This imminent, life changing experience has had a direct and irreversible effect on us, our families and our nation.

compromised during lockdown and we continue to work very closely with our security service providers and relevant authorities.

In the event that conditions change, contingency plans have been set in place.

Against this backdrop our Security Team is committed to the safety of our residents as a critical priority.

Our security functions will not be

We wish to appeal to residents to not burden our security teams with non-essential call outs during this time, as they are extremely busy.

I would like to take this opportunity to salute our security personnel for zero absenteeism since the start of lockdown and for leaving their loved ones behind in areas where exposure levels to the virus are very high. Thank you for doing what is required and doing so with a smile and a polite greeting.

We are all in this together and each one of us has a moral obligation to ensure his or her activities do not endanger the lives of fellow citizens.

Be patient, compassionate, objective and very empathetic to the plight of our fellow countrymen.

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ESTATE FAQ’S

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q Who do I contact if

I have Estate related queries?

A For Estate related matters, please contact the HOA at hoa@valdevie. co.za For general Estate enquiries please contact: Estelle.Conroy@valdevie. co.za for all VDV enquiries or Daphne.Smith@ pearlvalley.co.za for all Pearl Valley enquiries.

For Golf Membership enquiries please contact aletia.oosthuizen@valdevie. co.za

Q Where are the HOA offices

situated, and what are the office hours?

A Office hours: The Yard Mondays to Thursdays: 07h30 – 16h30 Fridays: 08h00 – 16h00 Closed on weekends and public holidays

Q How do I update my personal information with the HOA? A Please update your personal information on the Val de Vie Community Portal or contact the HOA via email hoa@valdevie.co.za with your latest information.

Q How and when can I do my

security gate enrolment?

A New Home Owners: Val de Vie: Biometric enrolment forms are available from Estelle Conroy at The Yard (Estelle. conroy@valdevie.co.za / 021-863 6128). Completed forms should be submitted to Estelle. Pearl Valley: Biometric enrolment forms are available from Daphne Smith at The Yard (Daphne.smith@pearlvalley. co.za / 021-867 8000). Completed

forms should be submitted to Daphne.

Physical enrolments should be scheduled by appointment with Daphne Smith. New Tenants: Enrolment can only be done after tenants have been approved by the HOA. A criminal

check will be conducted, and when the results are clear, the enrolment can be finalised. Copies of ID, rental agreement and signed Estate and pet rules must accompany completed enrolment forms. Val de Vie: Tenant enrolments are managed by Estelle Conroy. Pearl Valley: Tenant enrolments are managed by Daphne Smith. Workers: All contractors, domestic workers, gardeners, au pairs, butlers, PA’s etc, need to undergo a criminal check before enrolment. The enrolment form must be completed and accompanied by a copy of ID/passport. Valid original work permits are mandatory for foreign workers. Val de Vie & Pearl Valley: Enrolments are done at the Registration Centre at the Berg River gate.

Office Hours: Mondays to Fridays: 08h00 – 17h00 Closed on weekends and public holidays

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Q How can I obtain a remote for

the inner lane booms/river-frontage gates?

A Remotes are available to residents only, at a cost of R300 each at the Registration Centre at the Berg River gate or from the HOA office at The Yard. Cash only or cost can be added on homeowner levy account.

Q How does the Estate Guest System work?

A Please visit the Val de Vie website on the HOA Internal Communication link for step-by-step instructions on how this paperless visitor enrolment system works.

Q How and when do I obtain my

post box keys?

A Val de Vie: A post box key can only be obtained after the property has been transferred into your name, during office hours at the HOA office, or on occupation of the home. New post boxes for Phase II will soon be available at The Yard. Arrangements will be made for delivery to your home until the new boxes are installed. Pearl Valley: Please request keys for your post box from Maurice Haupt at Maurice-ryan.haupt@ valdevie.co.za What is my postal address?

Val de Vie: Your Erf number, Val de Vie Estate, Kliprug Minor Road, Paarl 7646 Pearl Valley: Erf number, Pearl Valley, Paarl, 7646.

Q How often is postage sorted?

A Post is sorted as and when received

from the SA postal services.

Linen Drawer produces supremely luxurious bed linen in pure cotton and linen for your sleeping comfort.

Bathrobes, towels, bedding... virtually anything for your bed or bathroom... we have it all.

Showroom: 12F Louws Avenue, Paarl Online: www.linendrawer.co.za T: 021 872 0108 E: info@linendrawer.co.za Free delivery to anywhere in South Africa

ESTATE FAQ’S

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS A Please refer to the Estate Rules

applicable to your neighbourhood or contact the Compliance Officer on compliance@valdevie.co.za Q Do I need to make any special arrangements for home content delivery or removal?

A Yes. Please complete the furniture removal indemnity form available from the security main gates prior to arranging your delivery or removal.

Q How do I apply for a dustbin?

A Val de Vie and Pearl Valley: It

is the homeowner’s responsibility to apply for a dustbin once Drakenstein occupation is issued.

Use your stand number (SG) as reference and contact 021-807-4715.

Please contact maintenance for any enquiries – Lindy Stemmet on Lindy.Stemmet@valdevie.co.za / 021 863 6122 Q When is refuse collected?

Val de Vie and Pearl Valley: A Household refuse and recycling is done weekly on a Wednesday by the Drakenstein Municipality.

Garden refuse is collected by Servest on Fridays.

Q Does the Estate provide for recycling?

A Val de Vie forms part of the municipal door-to-door recycling service. Each week, on the same day as your refuse removal, your recyclable material will be collected.

First time users can collect a bag from the security gates to start off with. Place next to your refuse bin for collection. Home owners can also make use of the paper and glass banks at the Maintenance Centre.

Pearl Valley has its own recycling unit situated behind the post box building at the main entrance of the Estate.

Q Can anyone make use of the

Equestrian Centres?

A Yes, please discuss your stabling

requirements and enquiries contact Yard.managerpv@valdevie.co.za or Yard.manager@valdevie.co.za

www.valdevie.co.za/equestrian Q What are the specs for privately

owned golf carts?

Q How do I gain access to the picnic areas?

A Val de Vie: The picnic area is located on the banks of the Berg river, on the northern side of the Estate. Access to the river frontage and the picnic area is controlled, and only permitted to residents via pre-programmed remote controls (with the same remote as for inner lane booms). Access is permitted via three gates – the southern gate, the gate at the picnic area and the northern gate. Access is limited to non-motorised transport, during daylight hours only.

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Pearl Valley: The Boma is available to all residents.

If you plan to use the Boma please check with Daphne Smith at daphne.smith@ pearlvalley.co.za if the facility is not booked exclusively.

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A Privately owned golf carts used

on the Estate must be electric and in the standard manufactured colours (green or beige). If Q What do I do if I need to do renovations to my home?

A

Any work involving building, renovations, water tanks and artificial grass will require plans to be submitted to the HOA Building Control Officer.

Please contact Frans Wium – BCO@valdevie. co.za – 083 261 0880

you intend to use the golf cart on the golf course, it must be silver in colour. All carts must have a decal sticker with the applicable SG/ Erf /lodge number. Decal stickers can be ordered with Jaco at Jaco. coetzee@pearlvalley.co.za at a cost of R160. Gold stickers will be issued for Val de Vie residents and silver for Pearl Valley to eliminate confusion between house numbers.

www.pearlvalley.co.za/ golf/ Q Is there WiFi in the

Pearl Valley Clubhouse and Polo Pavilion?

A Yes, there is free WiFi

available, but the restaurants are not to be used as an office space. Please respect the usage of this facility. *Estate – Val de Vie I HOA, Val de Vie II HOA & Pearl Valley HOA.

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Q How many pets are allowed?

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INDEPENDENT, FUTURE-THINKING, INNOVATIVE, GLOBALLY RELEVANT Bridge House School is engaged in the invigorating challenge of preparing young people for a changing world by delivering a values-based, globally relevant, creative and progressive education. We aim to inspire your child to lead, innovate and serve with confidence on a journey of learning for life.

Every day is Open Day at Bridge House.

We invite you to book a tour of the school and meet the Head.

Contact Gill Malcolm: 021 874 8100 or gilmal@bridgehouse.org.za R45, Franschhoek, Western Cape ¡ www.bridgehouse.org.za

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Ruimte wat ontwikkeling inspireer. Erfenis wat die toekoms vorm.

Onderwys wat uniekheid koester. Aanvaarding wat individue waardeer.

Afrigting wat talent kweek. Liefde wat 'n tuiste skep. Verwagting wat uitnemendheid kweek. Vryheid wat kreatiwiteit aanmoedig. Vemouding wat respek uitbeeld. www.larries.co.za (021) 872 4367

WHAT’S ON

WHAT’S ONLINE

Make yourself at home and see what resources there are to enjoy. WORDS BY THE GRAPEVINE TEAM Roan Ash will be performing Private Zoom Shows for the next couple of weeks!

SEND AN E-MAIL TO INFO@ROANASH.COM TO BOOK YOUR SHOW!

Where music is the food of love, and nobody is quite what they seem, anything proves possible in Shakespeare’s classic comedy. Featuring Tamsin Greig as Malvolia FOLLOW THIS PAGE FOR UPDATES ON LIVE

22-30 | E-Consert Series includes three unique shows with some of South Africa’s most beloved artists such as Roan Ash, Kevin Leo, Joshua na die Reën and Nataniël. To watch this special lockdown concert, the concert is still available until 30 April.

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE

FOLLOW THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE

Twelfth Night live by the National Theatre | From 19h00.

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African musicians for updates on live concerts during lockdown!

Strauss Online Auction by Strauss & Co: 25 May – 1 June 2020.

Auction opens at 8am on Monday 25th May 2020

Bottomless Coffee Band: Facebook Roan Ash: Facebook Instagram info@roanash.com Richard Stirton: Facebook Nataniel: Instagram Joshua na die Reën: Facebook

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CONCERT VIEWINGS

Andrew Lloyd Weber Online | The Show Must Go On – Stay Home #withme Every Friday: A fulllength, smash-hit musical once a week for you to watch for free!

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SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE AND ENJOY THE SHOW!

22, 25, 28 | Newton & Co Lockdown Sessions For updates on show times

updates on live concert viewings

MAY

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Andrew Lloyd Weber Online | The Show Must Go On – Stay Home #withme SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE AND ENJOY THE SHOW!

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1 | Strauss Online Auction – Last day of online auction.

Auction closes at 8pm on Monday 1st June 2020 JULY

6 | Strauss Online Auction

by Strauss & Co. 6 July – 13 July 2020 Auction opens at 8am on Monday 6th July 2020 Strauss Online Auction – Last day of online auction. Auction closes at 8pm on Monday 13th July 2020

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VAL DE VIE RESIDENTS CAN NOW ORDER GROCERIES FROM PICK N PAY FAMILY STORE FRANSCHHOEK. ORDER BEFORE 10h00 AND RECEIVE SAME DAY BY 18h00

HOW? 1 Email ffranschhoekhr@pnp.co.za with your order, plus your Val de Vie address and contact number

2 R100 delivery fee per order. This is paid to the driver directly by Pick n Pay. Additional tips are not compulsory

3 Receive your groceries in a hygienic manner. Driver is equipped with masks, gloves, sanitizer and a credit card machine.

Contact: Kehan at 0638887960 or 0218762075 from 08h00 – 12h00 Monday to Friday and 08h00 – 10h00 on Saturdays for any queries.

ESTATE

DEFINING SEASONS

While we are staying mostly indoors, outside the deciduous trees are shedding leaves and a chill has crept into the air. Winter brings dramatic change to our surroundings. But it can also be a season for introspection as we retreat from the world, seeking comfort and tranquillity. Different stages of our lives are replicated in the seasons and as we manoeuvre through this uncertain time may we remember that no season lasts forever. W O R D S B Y T H E G R A P E V I N E T E A M

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DIRECTORY

Val de Vie Estate HOA ENQUIRIES

GYMS

FIRE AND RESCUE

FRANSCHHOEK

021 863 6128 hoa@valdevie.co.za

Val de Vie Lifestyle Centre & Pearl Valley: gym@valdevie.co.za The Yard: info@fitlifetraining.co.za

EMERGENCY

TOURISM

021 872 2323

021 876 3603

IMMEDIATE

POST OFFICE

MEDICAL

Rembrandt Building,

POLO

polo@valdevie.co.za ON-SITE SALES OFFICE

Val de Vie Properties 021 863 6105 property@valdevie. co.za L’HUGUENOT VENUE & VINOTEQUE

021 867 8847 orders@lhuguenot.com experience@lhuguenot. com REUBEN’S & CO CAFÉ

021 863 6185/86 reservations@ reubenscafe.co.za

RESPONSE EVENTS

087 057 5900

021 863 6191 events@valdevie.co.za

PAARL HOSPITAL

021 860 2500 MARKETING

021 863 6210 / 6211 marketing@valdevie. co.za

PAARL MEDI CLINIC

021 807 8000 WATER/ELECTRICITY

VAL DE VIE

021 807 2557

EVERGREEN RECEPTION

TRAFFIC

021 001 3581

DEPARTMENT

021 872 4755 EQUESTRIAN & STABLES

ANIMAL HOSPITAL

yard.manager@valdevie. co.za

021 863 6127 kobus.rossouw@ valdevie.co.za

021 807 4000

Boulevard Animal Hospital: 021 863 3187 Wellington: 021 873 1196

SAP FLYING SQUAD:

VETERINARIAN

RYK NEETHLING LEARN

10111

Dr Deon van Tonder: 083 631 4603

BUIDING DEPARTMENT

SAPS PAARL

TO SWIM SCHOOL

073 458 3890 valdevie@learntoswim. co.za

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Paarl 021 872 5337 DRAKENSTEIN MUNICIPALITY GENERAL

021 807 4500 DRAKENSTEIN WASTE REMOVAL QUERIES

021 807 4708 LA MAIN LAUNDRIES

076 660 7265 vdv@lamain.co.za VALLEY BARBER CLUB

079 561 8850 hello@ valleybarberclub.com DELI

FIRE DEPARTMENT

021 872 2323 / 021 887 4446

57 Lady Grey St,

PAARL TOURISM

021 872 4842

For enquiries email cindy@fairview.co.za

Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course

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PEARL VALLEY RECEPTION

ESTATE SECURITY

021 867 8000

CONTROL ROOM / OFFICE

ON-SITE SALES OFFICE

021 867 1201 controlroom@pearlvalley.co.za

Val de Vie Properties (Golf Clubhouse) 021 863 6105 property@valdevie.co.za

GATEHOUSES

Val de Vie Main 021 863 6110/6138 Berg River 021 867 6102/6101 Pearl Valley 021 867 3266 TACTICAL TEAM (EXTERNAL ESTATE PERIMETER ARMED TEAM)

071 277 5249 | 082 286 5845

EQUESTRIAN

yard.managerpv@valdevie.co.za

24/7 SHIFT MANAGER

082 323 3387

THE VALLEY RESTAURANT & BAR

PEARL VALLEY JACK NICKLAUS

021 867 8046 restaurant@pearlvalley.co.za

SIGNATURE GOLF COURSE

ESTATE SECURITY EMERGENCY

The Golf Shop 021 867 8045

072 900 3954

Wineland Cheese Box delivered to your door Dalewood Fromage is offering a great selection of cheese this week comprising of four 60g Baby Wineland Camemberts, a Wineland Brie 125g wedge, a Wineland Brie with Cape Chilli 125g wedge, a Wineland Blue Brie 125 wedge, a 250g wedge of Boland (4 month mature semi-hard cheese), Grated Huguenot 250g (6 month matured) and a pack of Melba toast (approx. 40 slices).

Baby Camemberts are perfect for baking or deep frying.

All cheese may be frozen.

R 350.00 each (inclusive of delivery)

Delivery to homes in Franschhoek, Pearl Valley, Val de Vie and Boschenmeer on Thursday 16th & Friday 17th April. Cheese box will be placed outside your front door after bell has been rung, so there will be no contact.

Email your order with name, contact number & full delivery address to cheesery@dalewood.co.za

by Wednesday 15th April – 3 pm – please Banking details will be forwarded to you for an EFT payment.

We look forward to hearing from you!

With over 250 elite homes completed on Val de Vie Estate, Val de Vie Construction prides itself on upholding a standard of sheer luxury, superior quality and finishes, flexibility, complete transparency and consistent client communication. Your dream home in the winelands awaits.

CUS TOM H OMES ON 70 0 M 2 STA N D S AVA I L A B L E FROM R 5.8M (All Inclusive)