Val de Vie Grapevine - Autum Edition 2019

AUTUMN edition

a publication for

VA L D E V I E E S TAT E R E S I D E N T S

March 2019

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Welcome to the first edition of the Grapevine for 2019. The festive season is but a distant memory and 2019 has kicked off at a rapid pace.

Words by Terry Keller

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wenty eighteen was an incredibly busy year with tremendous expansion of the Estate which lead to the incorporation of new infrastructure as well as the upgrading of existing services. This was especially the case with our Estate Security, where the new Berg River Bridge and Gatehouse were added, access databases were amalgamated, and improvements were made to the two main gates with the addition of roller shutters and spikes. The two sections of the Estate were finally linked by road and the new state of the art The Yard complex was opened. So, what does 2019 hold in store for us? Right about now, a crystal ball would be useful, and my one has gone missing, but here are my predictions for 2019:

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The Yard will play a major role in centralising the

administrative as well as most of the health and fitness activities on the Estate. It is fantastic to see how many people are making use of the facilities that have opened and with the courts and jogging track still to be completed, The Yard will become even more busy. I am certain that it will become a hub for cyclists and runners to meet and start their rides and runs, finished off with a coffee or a smoothie at Reuben’s & Co Café.

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ESTATE OVERVIEW

The first Val de Vie Evergreen residents will move onto the Estate in May. In recognising that a much higher percentage of retired folk struggle with biometric finger print access, we will roll out some new technology in March called a “wave scanner”. This device scans the unique patterns on the hand and by waving one’s hand through the scanner, the boom opens. This will also prove beneficial to a number of residents and contractors who battle from time to time with fingerprint access. The wave scanner will not replace the finger scanners, but one in and one out unit will be installed at every gate across the Estate.

A great deal of effort will be put into fine tuning and rolling out the improved Estate Portal App that incorporates the access code generation module. It is vitally important that messages get conveyed quickly and accurately to residents, from power outages to bush fires, the App will replace the SMS messages that we currently send. The App will also be a useful tool to book a table in a restaurant or a squash or tennis court. Notices and newsletters will also be sent via the Estate Portal and be available on PC and smart phone.

During this year the maintenance team will start with some much-needed road maintenance. Sections of road have been identified and these will be repaired and resurfaced as part of the long-term maintenance program.

These are but a few of the operational matters that we will be dealing with in the coming year to ensure that our Estate remains at the forefront of technology. Together with our dedicated team we wish each and every one of our residents a very prosperous 2019.

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INVESTING IN THE VALLEY OF LIFE

2019 has started very positively with so many exciting properties to sell and rent in the Valley of Life.

Words by Kelly Myatt from Cape Winelands Properties

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am writing this edition’s report from our state of the art office at The Yard. I’m sure that most of you have visited and experienced the new facilities since opening in December. The Yard has truly taken the Estate to another level with one of the largest privately-owned gyms on the African continent, a new restaurant from one of South Africa’s most loved chefs, Reuben Riffel and a breathtaking 50 metre Olympic sized outdoor swimming pool.

The Cape Winelands Properties team were extremely busy over the festive period with clients from South Africa and beyond. The short-term rental bookings at the Polo Village Apartments achieved the highest occupancy rate on record. There were many bookings for homeowners’ extended families to enjoy the apartments. The Polo Village offers a wonderful extension of your own home on the Estate to have your family close by yet still afford private time for everyone over the holidays.

The Acres development, located on the Pearl Valley side of the Estate, is selling extremely well. There is significant demand for larger plots which this new area is able to satisfy.

A selection of smaller 700m² stands have also been sold to excited buyers. Our team can drive buyers into this area by appointment and there is a scale model in the Pearl Valley reception for clients to see and appreciate the layout of the new neighbourhood.

At the time of writing the Polo Village Offices are at 60% occupancy with a very interesting mix of tenants. To name a few there are a GP, an estate agency, two attorneys and a health clinic. The business hub that was envisaged on paper several years ago has become a reality with stunning spaces for residents to conduct their businesses from. If you are considering relocating or expanding this year, please contact us to view remaining spaces.

Our highly experienced team are on hand seven days a week to assist with any property related needs. You can also walk in to any of our on-site offices to speak face to face with our agents. Homeowners or any other interested clients can register their interest at the email address shown below.

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25 MARCH (5-10 years) | 26 MARCH (11+ years) 08:30 - 12:00

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FOR THE TIMETABLE Booking is essential Contact John 076 539 3060 or Sensei Marchius 076 790 1075

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Contact Corne Steenkamp 021 867 8000 / corne.steenkamp@pearlvalley.co.za

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GOLF

THIS IS OUR YEAR This year is an important one for Pearl Valley Golf. The focus for our golf department is excellence through consistency. More time will be spent on getting the basics right and making sure we offer services that are expected from a premium golf facility.

Words by Damian Wrigley

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very clear 10-year plan is in place for the Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and we will continue to roll this out year on year.

More time will be spent with members and residents to understand their views and requirements and to ensure we are ticking the right boxes. This year we will be offering some exciting golf events at the club, such as the BCX SuperSport Shootout in May, the Captain’s Charity, Ladies Open and Vodacom Shop Celebrity Golf Day. Another event we are proud to host for the second year is the Mercedes Benz Trophy.

Now onto some course matters. The goal for 2019 is to finish capillary lining of all the green side bunkers. Focus will then shift to the bigger fairway bunkers on holes 1, 10 and 11. Our aim here is to reduce the size of these big traps to cut maintenance time and costs. This will not make those holes any less difficult but merely cut out the unnecessary size. Pending project budget approval we would like to then reshape the first section of the 12th hole. The mound needs to be dropped and the start of the fairway needs to be wider.

This change will assist in showing players the line off the tee, be safer for players waiting for the green to clear and also reduce the potential for balls to fly right into properties.

Exciting news we wish to share, and a real game changer for us, is our newly approved turf grass nursery. Our new site stretches just over 10 000 square meters in size, allowing

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us to grow rough, fairway and green sod all year round.

Approval has been given for us to grow the grass in tunnels and a nursery this size allows us to sod out stressed and dead areas of turf when required. Some of you may have seen the big blue machine out on course, it is called an Air2G2 machine and it pumps air into the subsoil profile of the greens.

Our greens are very healthy at present and I am pleased at how they are playing. Moving into winter, we will keep the Poa Annua grass varieties on the green at bay by managing their growing conditions to be less favourable. Our driving range in 2018 lost a great deal of turf due to the drought and is in desperate need of a re-seed and better pitching area.

Onto clubhouse matters, our halfway house can look forward to an improved kitchen setup that will result in a world-class experience for our golfers, ensure fresh food and a better working environment for our staff.

I would like to thank those of you who are constantly there for me and my team for providing us with constructive feedback. This helps us all and I can assure you we listen. The Club Committee is always striving to do more and be better.

We are in a very fortunate position to have a very passionate and committed Ladies and Men’s Captains.

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GOLF

GIVE IT YOUR BEST SHOT The prestigious BCX SuperSport Shootout is now firmly entrenched as the premier celebrity golf and lifestyle event in South Africa, taking place on the Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course 17 – 19 May 2019.

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he event is unique as it comprises an invitational field of top government representatives, high profile corporate executives and legendary South African sportsmen competing alongside one another whilst enjoying a relaxed weekend of networking and banter.

In addition to the traditional Individual and Betterball nett competitions the main event comprises a Ryder Cup-styled team competition pitting the skills of Team BCX against Team SuperSport over two rounds of golf, making for an even more enjoyable and competitive environment.

“The purpose of the event is to establish South Africa’s top celebrity amateur golfer in an environment which replicates a US PGA tour atmosphere. We very proud to be associated with Val de Vie and we look forward to showcasing the magnificent estate to the rest of South Africa and Africa

through our live television broadcast of the event on SuperSport,” says tournament founder and director, former tennis legend Kevin Curren.

While a great deal of fun is had, old rivalries renewed and new business connections made at the BCX SuperSport Shootout, charity has, since the inception of the event 16 years ago, been at its core. To date over R24 million has been raised for a selection of charities which address pressing issues facing our country, namely education, poverty and skills development.

For the first time since the introduction of the Ryder Cup format, the stage is set for a dramatic and competitive clash with the two teams heading onto the tee-box with an even score of two titles each.

We are excited to offer members a “taste of the Shootout” with a Pearl Valley Golf Club members’ golf day on Tuesday, 14 May. This is a great opportunity to play the course as it will be set up for the main event.

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www.golfshootout.net

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

CAUSE AND EFFECT In this issue, the Val de Vie Foundation highlights examples from 2018 where we were able to deliver on our youth development mission and truly create a better life for all in our beautiful Valley.

Words by Lorraine Hadfield, Val de Vie Foundation Advisor and Val de Vie Estate Homeowner

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GRAND CHESS MASTER IN THE MAKING

The Val de Vie Foundation sponsored Raidan Michiel’s attendance at the South African Junior Chess Championship late in 2018. He received a full score of 7 out of 7, placing him in first place on Board 4. To celebrate, the 9-year old was invited by Renier Swart (Sales Director of the Val de Vie Group of Companies and Managing Director of Val de Vie Construction) to play against him on the new outdoor Chess Board at the Polo Village Offices. They played a tough two games, with Raidan winning both times.

“We are so proud to have Raidan in our Valley and foresee really big things for him”, commented Renier, “Raidan’s passion for the game of chess as well as his insight into the game is truly amazing. We are supporting a potential global champion here.”

“God must have had a lot of time when He created this beautiful valley” remarks Raidan Michiel, 9-year-old chess player

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TAMARYN GREEN, MISS SOUTH AFRICA,

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MORE THAN THREE QUARTERS OF A

JUDGES ART COMPETITION FOR PAARL HOSPITAL

MILLION RAISED AT VODACOM CELEBRITY GOLF

The Val de Vie Foundation worked with Paarl Provincial

DAY TO ASSIST VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Hospital Paediatric Ward to launch the Child Development

Over R750 000 worth of shoes and backpacks were

health initiative, called the “Road to Health Booklet” late in

donated to the 19 non-fee-paying primary schools in the

2018.

Paarl vicinity during January and February 2019. More than two hundred Grade 3’s from Mbekweni Primary were

Dr Jaco Murray’s vision is to create awareness of the

delighted to receive their reflective back packs and road

importance of the first 1000 days of a child’s life by

safety training from Visibility is Life and the Val de Vie

highlighting the 5 factors that contribute most to a healthy

Foundation on Friday 18 January.

child, being nutrition, love, protection, healthcare and extra care. The Val de Vie Foundation distributed entry forms on

Overall, all Grade 3 learners from 19 schools in Drakenstein

art paper to 26 Paarl Primary Schools. Learners responded

Valley received 2, 200 reflective backpacks and sixteen

enthusiastically, submitting 251 entries in the hope of being

schools received almost 2, 800 pairs of Buccaneer school

a winner of 12 school prizes of R500.

shoes for their most needy learners.

Tamaryn Green, 6th year medical student, local Paarl lass

These funds were made possible by the generous support of

and current Miss South Africa, was delighted to join Dr

the participants in the 2018 Vodacom Shop Celebrity Golf

Jaco Murray in judging the competition. The 12 prizes went

Day, held at the Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf

to learners from 8 primary schools: Amstelhof, Eversdal,

Course on Val de Vie Estate on 18 October.

Groenheuwel, Mbekweni, Magnolia, Orleansvale, Paarlzicht and Rondeheuwel.

Tamaryn Green and Dr Jaco Murray at Paarl Provincial Hospital

A young learner from Mbekweni Primary with her Visibility is Life reflective backpack

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RECENTLY SOLD BY US

Val de Vie R13.5 Million Jordan Greenhalgh 083 298 1481 | Hayley van der Merwe 082 926 8587 | Igna de Villiers 082 884 8492

Pearl Valley at Val de Vie R9.9 Million Jordan Greenhalgh 083 298 1481 | Hayley van der Merwe 082 926 8587 | Igna de Villiers 082 884 8492

Val de Vie R7.9 Million Ronel Pienaar 082 556 2433 | Gia Fouchè 082 784 3759

Val de Vie R6.5 Million Jordan Greenhalgh 083 298 1481 | Hayley van der Merwe 082 926 8587 | Igna de Villiers 082 884 8492

Pearl Valley at Val de Vie R6.495 Million Jordan Greenhalgh 083 298 1481 | Hayley van der Merwe 082 926 8587 | Igna de Villiers 082 884 8492

Val de Vie R2.75 Million Ronel Pienaar 082 556 2433 | Gia Fouchè 082 784 3759

We look forward to helping you realise the true value of your property within the estate. Please give us a call to arrange a time best suited to you.

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Val de Vie Office: 021 300 1658

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GROWING THE GAME OF GOLF

Carla Portwig, Founder and CEO of Visibility is Life,

In collaboration with Pearl Valley Golf and Hope Through

reminded Mbekweni Primary learners that while the

Action, the Val de Vie Foundation was delighted last

backpack they were receiving was a tool to make them more

year to launch the inaugural ‘Growing the Game of Golf’

visible and safer on the road, they also needed to apply

program with learners from Mbekweni.

what they learnt from road safety training. “In essence, what Visibility is Life does, is a matter of life and death. We

Following intensive testing, our professionals selected

teach children that they are valuable and worthy of owning

eight hopefuls for an 8-week initiation course into the

something that potentially can save their life.”

joys of golf at the Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Two “hitters” with the obvious skills and

The headmaster of Mbekweni Primary, Michael Njenxa,

temperament to succeed with further training were

commented that: “We are truly grateful for the Val de Vie

selected, who will receive individual coaching early in

Foundation and Visibility is Life for making sure that our

2019 and then be inducted into the Pearl Valley Junior

learners are safer. The parents in attendance today were in

Academy, taken under the wing by the Pearl Valley

awe of the gesture for their children.”

Resident Golfers.

Thank you to Damian Wrigley, Val de Vie Director of Golf,

Assessing young golf talent at the Growing the Game of

and his team for his enthusiastic support of this initiative.

Golf initiative

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EVENTS

BENVENUTO MAESTRO The most beloved tenor on earth, Andrea Bocelli, will perform on the Pavillion Polo field to a sold-out audience of 12 000 guests on Monday 22 April 2019.

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10-year dream came true for Val de Vie Estate when Big Concerts announced earlier this year that Andrea Bocelli would be performing for the first time in the Western Cape, on Val de Vie Estate, as part of his South African Tour in April 2019.

The polo field of Val de Vie Estate, enfolded by three aweinspiring mountain ranges, will act as the natural open-air amphitheater for the concert of the beloved Italian maestro.

Set against a symphony of sunset colours, attendees of the exclusive event can expect a unique experience in one of the most beautiful settings in Africa.

Andrea Bocelli has recorded 15 solo studio albums of both pop and classical music, three greatest hits albums and nine complete opera. For his latest release ‘Si’, and at the centre of the new record is a spine-tingling duet between father-andson, as 20-year-old Matteo Bocelli steps into the limelight to duet with Andrea on ‘Fall On Me’ – a beautifully poignant song which reflects the bond between parent and child.

Andrea explains how his voice compares with Matteo’s: “Technically they are very different, but there is one thing that makes them most similar: the attitude. That characteristic way of expressing yourself through your voice. This makes Matteo and I very similar. But that is something that you cannot learn, that cannot be taught. That is something you are born with.”

“A 10-year dream came true for Val de Vie Estate when Big Concerts announced earlier this year that Andrea Bocelli would be performing for the first time in the Western Cape, on Val de Vie Estate, as part of his South African Tour in April 2019.”

The spectacular Pavilion polo field views that will be enjoyed on the evening

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Bocelli’s humble manner belies his international status as one of the world’s biggest classical stars – he’s sung for Popes, Presidents and royalty, performed in all the greatest concert halls and opera houses around the world, and sold 85 million records. He has performed at major international events including the Olympic Games and the World Cup, as well as his own sell-out arena shows. He has a Golden Globe, 7 Classical BRITs and 7 World Music Awards under his belt, plus a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Andrea Bocelli he will be performing with a full 140-piece symphony orchestra and choir. At Val de Vie Estate he will be performing with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir. The concert will be split into two parts. For the first part, fans will get to experience Andrea Bocelli perform some of the most famous opera arias. The second part will be dedicated to his most popular hit and crossover songs for a once in a lifetime evening.

Andrea, and his son Matteo Bocelli

“At Val de Vie Estate he will be performing with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir.”

Val de Vie Estate is Andrea Bocelli’s venue of choice for his Cape Town performance

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Join us for lunch and dinner under majestic oak trees in the HISTORICAL MAIN ROAD OF PAARL. Boasting a winelist with over 350 wines, including an Owner’s Cellar list with special vintages and rare wines.

From fresh seafood to venison from the Kalahari, we offer a wide variety of delicious food - using the finest, freshest ingredients and, as far as possible, local produce.

021 863 3925 I info@noop.co.za I 127 Main Road Paarl

www.noop.co.za CONTACT US FOR ANY FUNCTION, BIG OR SMALL AND COZY. WE ALSO HAVE A PRIVATE ROOM UPSTAIRS WHICH CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 40 PEOPLE.

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VAL DE VIE THE PERFECT HOST We welcome the new elegant member to the Val de Vie wine collection namely The Perfect Host – a premium Chenin Blanc. Words by the L’Huguenot Team

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full bodied and layered wine with flavours of ripe white peach that follow through on the palate, supported by a lively citrus-like acidity and well balanced by oak-like spices.

Best enjoyed with a specially prepared meal and great company.

Order your Val de Vie Perfect Host from L`Huguenot Cellar priced at R127 per bottle or R762 per case of six.

For the detailed wine list, wine orders and deliveries, please contact us at 021 876 8037 or experience@lhuguenot.com

POLO CLUB RANGE: Chardonnay/ Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot VAL DE VIE WINES: The Epic Blend, Val de Vie Valley of Life, Ryk Neethling Rhone Blend, MCC Cuvée de Vie 28 GRAPEVINE

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Mom’s Night Off

Themed Evenings 18h00 - 21h30 | R185 per person

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T H U R S D AY S

WEEKENDS

Dim Sum

Sushi Friday - 14h00 - 21h30

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Saturday - 11h00 - 18h00

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THE POLO CLUB RESTAURANT

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T U E S D AY S

W E D N E S D AY S

Wagyu Beef Burger and Craft Beer

Argentinian Inspired Steak Nights

12h00 - 21h00 | R115 per person

18h30 - 21h00 * Starting March 2019

T H U R S D AY S

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Sushi

Polo Brunches

12h00 - 21h00

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Sunday – 07h00-20h00 Monday to Saturday – 07h00-22h00

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Sunday & Monday – 07h00-17h00 Tuesday – Closed Wednesday & Thursday – 07h00-17h00 Friday & Saturday – 07h00-19h30

021 867 8000 | restaurant@pearlvalley.co.za

021 863 6174 | restaurant@valdevie.co.za

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

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n ntio Atte homeowners In preparation for the 9th annual Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo, we wish to invite our valued Homeowners on Val de Vie Estate to join us for some Clicquot in the sun!

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Homeowners VIP VAT I N C L U D E D

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PER PERSON

O F F E R I N G S

Clicquot Picnic 2 x COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS P E R VA L D E V I E E S TAT E H O US E H O L D

Luxurious Lounge seating | VIP canapé service | Gourmet Grazing Tables |

Access to the picnic area | Cash bar | Gourmet food trucks

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label as your signature drink for the day |

(No food or drink may be brought on to the estate)

Premium Veuve Clicquot Bars | Private Butler Service | VIP Parking |

Bring your own sunhats, blankets and sunscreen!

Supreme view of the Polo Pitch | Full Security

TO R E S E R V E YO U R P L A C E , G E T I N TO U C H W I T H VA L D E V I E E V E N T S .

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2012 Toyota Fortuner Manual 2.5 d4d 129 641 km

2007 Toyota Hilux 3.0 Manual 3.0 d4d 224 581 km

2010 Toyota Hilux 3.0 Automatic 3.0 d4d 112 000 km

R259 900

R184 900

R254 900

PAARL

WESKUS

WESKUS

2012 Toyota Fortuner 3.0 d4d 4x4 Manual 145 000 km

2012 Toyota Fortuner 2012 Ford Ranger 3.2 3.0d4d 4x4 Auto XLS Supercab 128kW@4 000 rpm, 403Nm 139 000 km 160 000 km of torque

2015 Toyota Hilux 3.0d 4d Legend 45 D/C Auto 125 000 km

capacity of 3R199 000 kg, 905 kg payload R309Towing 900 900 3 Years/100 000 km Warranty

R379 900

2010 Toyota Fortuner 3.0 D4D R/B 4X4 Grey, 166 000 km

R239 950 900 Available now only from your nearestR294 Star Motor Dealership

PAARL

2014 Ford Ranger 2.2 TDCI XLS 4X4 P/U D/C White, 151 500 km

2017 Ford Ranger 2.2 TDCI XL 4X4 A/T P/U D/C White, 157 000 km

R279 950 R379 950 WESKUS Nissan

VALUE ADDED

9l per 100 km’s fuel economy

WESKUS

WESKUS VEREENIGING / VANDERBIJLPARK Valid/Value vehicles marked Select have less than 100 000km, are less than 3 YEARS OLDPlan & have a full service history 3 Years/90 000 km Service www.starmotor.co.za

• 101-Point Quality Check • Police-Database Theft Check

• 20-Day Exchange Policy • Optional Roadside Assist

• Optional 2-Year Warranty • Free Safety Checks

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Over 150 of the country’s most special collector cars were on display on our Pavilion polo field over the first weekend of December 2018.

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he Grand Prix Garden Party at Val de Vie Estate - the culmination of the South African Historic Grand Prix Festival – was an engaging experience and a chance to get up close and personal to incredible automobiles. The cars were certainly worldclass, and the event is something seldom repeated in any automobile show around the world.

good recipe for future endeavours to celebrate other eras of South African motorsport. The rich learnings, new memories and sheer excitement hold great promise for future event possibilities. Watch this space!

Guests appreciating vintage automobiles

To have not one, but two ERAs back in South Africa is special enough, let alone the 1934-South African Grand Prix winning Maserati 8CM and a Scuderia Ferrari Alfa Romeo P3. The mix of Rileys, MGs, elegant Aston Martins, Bugattis and local specials really completed an incredible celebration of South African motorsport.

While the likelihood of pre-war machinery of this calibre ever returning to South Africa is slim, the success of the event is a

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P O LO C LU B C A P TA I N’ S R E P O R T

POLO CLUB STUDS The Val de Vie Polo club is growing in every department. Membership has expanded with 10 new playing members and 6 new social members to keep things jovial and interesting. The improvement and maintenance of the polo fields have been excellent, and we are ready to take on the remainder of the season.

Words by George Morgan, the Val de Vie Polo Club Captain

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wo representing teams from the Val de Vie Polo Club competed in Plettenberg Bay during the December/January Cape polo season and made us proud by winning in different categories. Well done boys and girls, this was an excellent effort.

Exhilarating games were at the order of the day for the Club with the annual Val de Vie 6 goal tournament, which brought some of the best players South Africa has to offer. Players competed from 15th of February through to the 23rd of February. The months ahead promise to bring very exciting live sport entertainment right here on our doorstep for the

whole family to enjoy! Look out for Val de Vie social media posts closer to the time for updates and times.

The cherry on top of the season is the renowned Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo challenge taking place on Saturday the 2nd of March 2019. This will be a 15- goal challenge displaying the ultimate clash of Titans - polo at the top level right here in the Cape Winelands. A perfect display of equestrian poetry between human and horse, at the extreme.

This will be a classic!

Best regards, your Captain Fantastic!

Jannie Steenkamp 3 to 4 Congratulations to the following members who have been promoted to a higher handicap:

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Charl Du Plessis 2 to 3 Louw Schabort 1 to 2 Rob Hampson 1 to 2 Alesandro Hartman -1 to 0 Matthew Barnard -1 to 0

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PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE

Anyone who is interested in taking up the sport of kings, please contact local pro Kevin Rixon, the veteran that keeps getting younger!

Kevin Rixon: 082 780 3950

An open invitation to all to become a social member of the Val de Vie Polo Club Loads of fun and entertainment for families and children.

Please contact CEO (Chief Entertainment Officer) Riaan Marx: 083 230 1503.

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R E S TAU R A N T S

SUNDAY FUNDAY

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R E S TAU R A N T S

Cointreau has stepped on board at Sunday Polo Brunches, adding a new dimension to the very popular dining and polo experience.

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undays at The Polo Club restaurant has since October 2018 been a hive of activity from morning until lunch time. Polo Brunches were introduced with the start of the polo season and

R250 PER PERSON

have consistently been fully booked since. Unique orange

The brunch includes breakfasts

liqueur brand, Cointreau’s bright parasols line the terraces of

snacks, a plated dish from our brunch

the Polo Club restaurant on Sundays, and guests are greeted with a choice of a glass of Val de Vie Cuvee de Vie MCC or a signature Cointreau cocktail.

menu and a glass of Cuvee de Vie MCC or a Cointreau cocktail, all while enjoying a thrilling game of

The menu has been updated to incorporate Cointreau as an

polo.

ingredient with new additions such as sourdough Cointreau batonettes, Valley melon salad with a peppadew and

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

Cointreau dressing, classic Cointreau crĂŞpes Suzette and

+27 (0) 21 863 6174 or

blueberry buttermilk pancakes with Cointreau infused vanilla cream cheese. The buffet selection remains unchanged, to ensure that our little guests can enjoy these dishes.

restaurant@valdevie.co.za A deposit is required to secure your booking.

While enjoying fine food, drinks and music, a game of polo provides the backdrop for the Sunday Polo Brunches.

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HOW FAMILY VALUES COULD FUTURE PROOF YOUR LOVED ONES Our greatest wealth is not our earthly possessions, our greatest wealth is our families and the people we love.

During a recent family holiday to Turkey we were fortunate to spend a couple of days in Istanbul. Istanbul is a beautiful city that has more than 2 500 years of history and culture, astonishing landmarks and incredible views.

One evening while strolling through the bustling city streets, I was abruptly taken back to my childhood.

There, in a small restaurant I witnessed the true value of multi-generation family wealth. In one small, and very popular, restaurant I saw a grandfather, father and grandson working side by side in their family business.

While enjoying our dinner we were treated, by this family trio, to a level of service and hospitality that I have never experienced before. They did not treat us like customers they treated us like their long-lost South African family members that finally returned home.

There was a sense of accomplishment and a commitment to their excellence. They were working towards a bigger purpose, allowing subsequent generations to become stewards of this proud family business and built on a legacy that has been passed down for more than six generations.

I was born in Naboomspruit, a small farming town in the northern part of South Africa, and I was privileged to grow up on a farm with a loving family. My father was a successful entrepreneur and he was adamant about involving me and my younger brother in the family business. From a young age we were working side by side, learning and developing our entrepreneurial skills. Unfortunately, he passed away when we were young. He intrenched in us an unmistakeable ethic of being proud of what you do, we also learned that time is precious and it shouldn’t be wasted on trivial matters.

I have always been fascinated by the dynamics of family business and especially why many European

family business are successful for multiple generations.

In an article a friend wrote a couple of years ago, he referred to a model that is still commonplace in businesses in Germany and has been for more than a century. An ethos dictating that return on capital at all costs cannot be the principal and only goal of a company. Contributing to society plays an important part and so does the notion of being proud to be associated with what you’ve created and sold, especially after the sale.

Autus Private Clients and Family Office subscribes to the same ethos. Our dynamic team of qualified and experienced wealth managers specialises in advising families, professionals and business owners on the transfer of wealth to successive generations. Autus is a family business that recognizes the value of family. We have a long-term investment horizon and see ourselves as stewards of a better future.

For more than two decades we have been serving families all over the world and we are delighted to announce the opening of our Val de Vie Polo Village office in 2019.

We trust that you will share the refreshing experience from time to time that many of our clients attest to, of being in control of your family’s financial destiny.

Contact us to schedule a complimentary consultation at 086 1077 789 or visit our website to find out more www.autusprivateclients.co.za Hardi Swart CFP® Managing Director BCom (Man Acc), PGDFP hardi@autus.co.za GRAPEVINE 41

EQUESTRIAN

PONY UP 2019 for the Val de Vie Equestrian Team kicks off with an upgrade of the Pearl Valley Equestrian Centre.

Words by The Val de Vie Equestrian Team

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f you have made your way down to the Boma on Pearl Valley any time since the end of last year, you would have noticed a lot of earthworks taking place. This is due to the exciting current upgrade and revamp of the Pearl Valley Equestrian Centre, which will match the standard of the Val de Vie Equestrian centre.

Here we will welcome riders of all ages and disciplines, from polo, SAEF/FEI competitors, the little ones just starting out and last but not least, the good old retired equestrian

who wants to enjoy their special equine friend in the most beautiful, friendly and secure location.

We welcome you all to watch this process unravel and invite you to please come visit us and our incredible team once it is completed.

Here’s to a great 2019.

Dominique Tardin Pearl Valley Stable Manager • 5 National Children’s titles • 13 National Junior titles • 10 National Adult titles • Winner of the Swiss Young Rider Individual Championships • Second in the Swiss Young Rider Team Championships • Selected for and represented Switzerland in the European Young Rider Championships.

• Selected for Switzerland in the World Young Rider Championships • Champion CDI International Championship Pompadour France • 6 Top placings in National and International Competitions in Denmark, Germany, France, Holland and Poland

Dominique Tardin Pearl Valley Stable Manager yard.managerpv@valdevie.co.za

• German national competition Hamburg Derby Germany • Swiss Olympic program 2012 Olympics • Runner up in the Small Tour Championship of the 2018 South African Dressage Championships • Champion in the Freestyle Championship of the 2018 South African Dressage Championships

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WELLNESS

THE QUEST FOR GREATNESS ‘Bars, we raise them. Lives, we change them.’ This is one of the mottos of the new FitLife Gym at The Yard, co-owned by high performance coach, John McGrath.

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f you don’t find your purpose, you will lead a very ordinary life,” remarks 51-year old John McGrath, who has set out to positively impact the lives of 1 million people in his lifetime. Lessons during a tough childhood in Ireland taught him that giving up is never an option, and this mindset has opened doors to great accomplishments in various sports such as rowing, boxing and martial arts (he holds 5 belts in 5 disciplines). He believes that one of our biggest challenges is to be present in the moment, and when we master this discipline it brings significant change in our mental wellbeing.

John McGrath’s clients include Olympic athletes and world champions across a multitude of disciplines. At FitLife Gym at The Yard, he coaches world class canoeist Christiaan Coetzee and Olympic gold medalist Ryk Neethling. “We journey with any type of individual, at any age, at any phase

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in life, and we meet them where they are at to bring out their highest potential in all areas of life.”

FitLife Gym at The Yard took a couple of years of planning before it materialised as a ‘gym of the future’ where people could do functional training in an efficient space. Functional training requires involvement of the mind. As our biggest source of self-limitation, our mind holds back our most useful tool – our body.

John and his team of highly qualified trainers have created an exercise routine that fits into people’s schedules, hence the formulation of group activities that require only 45 minutes per day, with impressive results. Fit45 classes are based on a combination of circuit training and cardiovascular movements. Variety is key, and you get to experience a combination of resistance and endurance exercises.

LIFESTYLE

WELLNESS

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Classes – What to expect: Fit45Fit45 Classes – What to expect: Ditching Fit45 heavy group weights,classes Fit45 group classes will notfeeling leave you feeling and ‘bruised’ and not level of Ditching heavy weights, will not leave you ‘bruised’ is not theis same the same level of intensity as other very high intensity training regimes. A warmup session

intensity as other very high intensity training regimes. A warmup session is followed by short intervals of is followed by short intervals of cardiovascular exercises using state of the art equipment,

cardiovascular exercises using state of the art equipment, interspaced with resistance exercises. interspaced by resistance exercises.

To sign up for Fit45: info@fitlifetraining.co.za

To sign up for Fit45: info@fitlifetraining.co.za

Ivar Howard (co-owner and SA athlete), Chevandre van Schoor, Jameson Bursey, John McGrath, Bernard Smit, Brian Bursey and Willem van der Merwe

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WELLNESS

SHAPE UP Val de Vie Estate is home to three fully equipped gyms with world class equipment, located at the The Yard, Pearl Valley Club House and the Val de Vie Lifestyle Centre.

Usage of the facilities is exclusively available to homeowners and residents.

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WELLNESS

VAL DE VIE LIFESTYLE CENTRE

PEARL VALLEY

• Fully Equipped Gym With World Class Equipment

• Fully Equipped Gym With World Class Equipment

• Yoga / Pilates Studio

• Recreational outdoor swimming pool

• Two Squash Courts

• Outdoor gym

• Two Floodlit Tennis Courts

• Two tennis courts

• 25m Heated Indoor Swimming Pool

• Cricket nets

• Steam Rooms • Saunas

• Personal Training

• Personal Training / Biokineticists services / Pilates Classes

• HIIT Classes / Spinning Classes / Aqua Aerobics

Monday – Sunday: 05h00 – 22h00

Monday – Sunday: 05h00 – 22h00

gym@valdevie.co.za

gym@valdevie.co.za

BIOKINETICISTS SERVICES

THE YARD

(Pearl Valley gym and Val de Vie Lifestyle centre)

• Fully Equipped Gym With World Class Equipment

A team of professionally registered and highly experienced

• 50m Olympic Size Swimming Pool

Biokineticists, who produce optimal results within the

• Spinning • Pilates Classes • Personal Training

rehabilitation centre and sports field, are at hand to

• FIT45 group classes

offer various services. Our team consists of vibrant and

• Two tennis courts

independent biokineticists who have worked with a unique and diverse client/patient base. They are enthusiastic, loyal

Monday – Friday: 05h00 – 21h00

and highly motivated towards helping injured and disabled

Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 07h00 – 18h00

clients to achieve their goals.

info@fitlifetraining.co.za

This facility is for Members only

No persons under the age of 16 are permitted to enter The Yard gym and/or make use of gym equipment, unless under

Entry of the Pearl Valley and Val de Vie Lifestyle gym and

direct supervision of a qualified instructor

use of gym equipment is not permitted to persons under the age of 14

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WELLNESS

I RAN IT MY WAY

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WELLNESS

An exclusive running event for residents, myrun Val de Vie, kicked off on Sunday 27 January 2019. For the remainder of the year, on most Sundays, residents can take part in either a 2.5km or 5km run within the safety of our beautiful Estate.

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t a very successful launch event, 125 residents gathered on Sunday morning 27 January at 8am to take on the 2.5km or 5km route. Each resident received a myrun water bottle at the finish line and Discovery Vitality members earned 300 Vitality points for their efforts on the 5km route and 100 points on the 2.5km route. myrun is a Discovery Vitality driven, community focused, fitness initiative that was formed to target all audiences and to bring communities together, by hosting free weekly run/ walk events, regardless of level of fitness. The purpose is to make a difference in communities through events by encouraging and inspiring people to be more active through all stages of their lives.

The myrun events, which are hosted every Sunday, are open to Val de Vie Estate residents, including children and are pet friendly.

Registration starts from 7:30am and the run/walk begins at 8:00am. Every registered participant have the option to purchase a unique timing band, which is linked to their personal profile, and results can be checked after each event.

Register now on www.myrun.org.za to be part of the movement!

VOLUNTEERS: myrun Val de Vie will operate on a volunteer basis every Sunday.

Volunteers are needed to help with set-up of the equipment and placing out the start and finish lines (20min max).

If any resident wishes to be a volunteer from time to time, please email annelet.rossouw@valdevie.co.za.

Volunteering at a myrun event can contribute to official commucommunity hours.

Please note that myrun Val de Vie will not take place on these Sundays in 2019: 24 March & 28 April

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WELLNESS

AN ALL-ROUNDER Arguably the fastest growing sport in South Africa, cycling is the new corporate sport of choice. Our climate allows for year-round cycling and in the Winelands we are fortunate the get to explore some spectacular scenic routes. Val de Vie Estate, home to the grand finale of the Absa Cape Epic and the Stellenbosch Cycle Tour, has seen a rise in interest in this healthy and adventurous sport.

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he new ASG store at Val de Vie Estate is a cycling and sports hub that offers some of the world’s leading sports brands, one being Pinarello, the world’s top performing road bike for the last 5 years. Wilier, one of the world’s oldest and most wellestablished bike manufacturers is another brand that is available in-store as well as Ellsworth, hand crafted in San Diego.

Accessories such as Rudy Project eyewear and On Cloud running shoes are also available. The team at the new ASG store on Val de Vie Estate brings a combination as professional cyclists and international cycling industry experience to the table.

Val de Vie Estate residents can look forward to club rides organised by ASG which will cater to all riders and fitness levels. Bike rental is an option if your bike has gone in for repairs or if you are new to the sport and want to test it out. Children’s bikes are also available from the store, to encourage youngsters to take part in cycling from an early age.

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Bike servicing is available at the store – anything from fixing a puncture to major services and suspension adjustments.

Visit the new ASG store for the best advice on kit, training techniques and the right nutrition.

Indoor ASB Bike Science classes are on offer at The Yard gym, for more information and to you’re your spot: Liandi@asgsport.co.za

STORE CONTACT DETAILS: 021 879 0281 daniel@asgsports.co.za www.asgthestore.com

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WELLNESS

DR LEDIVIA’S TIPS FOR AUTUMN: - Eat organic, whole foods - Control your blood glucose - Exercise regularly to obtain a healthy muscle/fat ratio - Get quality sleep - Manage stress - Journal about your diet/emotions - Keep hydrated

INSIDE AND OUT With Dr. Ledivia Strauss on board, RevitaHealth specialises in integrative and aesthetic medicine, as well as the early detection of various health concerns with the aim of reversing age-accelerating degenerative processes in the body and preventing diseases rather than treating them.

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ust because you are disease free, does not mean you are healthy,” explains Dr. Ledivia Strauss, a qualified General Practitioner with special interest in aesthetic and precision medicine with a list of qualifications too long to mention.

What is aesthetic medicine? “We fix proportions,” remarks Dr. Ledivia* “There is a great misperception about aesthetic medicine. Through the various procedures we offer, our focus is on naturally enhancing facial and body features, while preventing premature ageing. Our patients keep

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coming back, and refer their friends and family, because they see results.”

Trust is key when it comes to deciding on aesthetic procedures. Dr. Rolene Strauss** comments: “We educate patients so that they can make informed decisions. Consultations with Dr. Ledivia are important platforms to establish the best way forward for each patient to become the best version of themselves.”

WELLNESS

BIOMEDICAL EMPORIUM SKINCARE PRODUCTS

Formulated by a Biomedical Scientist to ensure safe, effective and high-quality skin care, RevitaHealth is a stockist of this world-renowned skincare brand.

“We trust in the Biomedical Emporium range of products and procedures, because the range is scientifically formulated, proudly South African, can be personalised according to each individual’s needs and shows excellent results”, says Dr. Ledivia.

REVITAHEALTH UPCOMING WELLNESS EVENTS: - 28-day Detox Booster programme to give your immune system a boost before winter sets in (keep an eye on social media channels) - RevitaHealth Women’s Summit at Val de Vie Estate 20 July 2019

Dr. Ledivia and the highly trained RevitaHealth team provide aesthetic treatments that range from neurotoxin injections, thread lifting, non-surgical body contouring, mesotherapy, skin resurfacing, dermal fillers, dermapen and cellulite treatment.

Precision medicine on the other hand, takes care of the inside. Dr. Ledivia points out that 10% of chronic illnesses are embedded in our DNA, the other 90% are factors from our environment. “Wellness consultations are one of the most popular services we offer. Everyone is different, but we believe that a combination of a balanced diet, quality sleep, supplements and stress management make a significant difference to our lives.”

The aim of RevitaHealth is to make lifestyle changes that will bring a positive impact to each patient’s health and wellness.

Through Epigenetic DNA Testing, a procedure offered by RevitaHealth, you will find out how your body reacts to certain stimuli, why for instance you have a sweet tooth or a disposition towards sleeping late. “Some chronic diseases can be prevented to an extent, providing that they are picked up at an early stage”, says Dr. Ledivia. * All aesthetic, integrative, anti-ageing regenerative and preventative medical services provided by Dr. Ledivia Strauss. **Dr. Rolene Strauss, ambassador for holistic and preventative women’s health through advocacy and the Revitahealth Women Summits, holds a MBChB degree from the University of the Free State. Dr. Rolene is not clinically involved in RevitaHealth.

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EVENTS

TRULY THULI Prof. Thuli Madonsela will be addressing Val de Vie Estate residents in an exclusive and informative evening on 15 April 2019.

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rofessor Thulisile “Thuli” Madonsela is the Law Trust Chair in Social Justice and Law Professor at the University of Stellenbosch, where she conducts and coordinates social justice research and she teaches constitutional and administrative law. She is also the founder of the Thuma Foundation, an independent democracy leadership and literacy social enterprise.

An Advocate of the High Court of South Africa, Prof. Thuli Madonsela has been a lifelong activist on social justice, constitutionalism, human rights, good governance and the rule of law. Named one of TIME100’s most influential people in the world, in 2014 and Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2016, Prof Thuli Madonsela is one of the drafters of South Africa’s Constitution and co-architect of several laws that have sought to anchor South Africa’s democracy. Among laws she helped draft, are the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, the Employment Equity Act and the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act. She recently completed a 7 year term as South Africa’s Public Protector, a quasi-judicial administrative oversight body responsible for investigating and redressing maladministration, corruption, executive ethic violations and related improprieties in state affairs. Before she became the Public Protector, Prof. Madonsela served in various leadership capacities in civil society and government, including, Full-Time Commissioner in the South African Law Reform Commission.

Prof.Thuli Madonsela is a co-architect and Founding Chairperson of the African Ombudsman Research Centre.

She is also co-founder and one of the inaugural leaders of the South African Women Lawyers Association (SAWLA). She has a global reputation for integrity and fearlessness in enforcing accountability and justice in the exercise of public power and use of public resources. She also has a history of highlighting the importance of social justice and general inclusive enjoyment of the fruits of democracy in the pursuit of peace.

Her work has received national and global recognition, including several Lifetime Achievement Awards, among them an award by the Premier of Gauteng in 2018.

She has five honorary doctor of law degrees, from Wits University, Stellenbosch University, University of Cape Town, University of Fort Hare and Rhodes University, with two approved honorary doctorates awaiting a date of conferment. Peer recognition includes the South African Law Society’s Truth and Justice Award, The General Council of the Bar’s The Sydney and Felicia Kentridge Award, Botswana Lawyers Association Honorary Membership of the Botswana Bar and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association’s Truth and Justice Award.

Prof. Thuli Madonsela is a Paul Harris Fellow, recipient of Transparency International’s Integrity Award, the German Africa Prize and Africa Anticorruption Crusader Award, among her innumerable accolades. A Tallberg Global Leader, among others, she spent a year at Harvard in 2017 as an Advanced Leadership Fellow.

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A selection of images from the Medihelp Stellenbosch Cycle Tour that took place on Val de Vie Estate in 2019

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WELLNESS

THIS IS NOT A DRY RUN The inaugural Torpedo SwimRun Val de Vie took place on Sunday 3 February 2019, and the Quenet siblings Nick and Alexandra, quite familiar with the Torpedo SwimRun events, took the honours in the men’s and the women’s races respectively.

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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

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Saving Children from drowning one lesson at a time.

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Participants explored the estate’s lakes and meandering running trails

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wimRun is a relatively new sport that originated in Sweden, and offers off-road and open-water adventure along coastal and inland waterways, with routes designed around the natural environment and with distances varying from race to race. The Torpedo SwimRun Series now comprises three events, with the other two being Torpedo SwimRun Cape (on the Atlantic coastline) and Torpedo SwimRun Wild (in the Wilderness area on the Garden Route).

SwimRun is different in that athletes run in their wetsuits and swim in their running shoes - there are no transitions like you have in triathlon. For the Val de Vie event though, wetsuits were not necessary in the warm dams of the estate.

Nick Quenet finished the 10km course in a time of 44:20, negotiating 6 swims and 6 run segments across the length

and breadth of the well-known Franschhoek lifestyle estate.

Matt Trautman, who last weekend podiumed at the Ironman 70.3 in East London, came second in a time of 45:49, and Alexander Koller from Sweden came third in 52:01.

Alexandra Quenet finished in a time of 55:03, and as well as being in first place amongst the women, she was also sixth overall. Jessica Ashley-Cooper (56:19) and Liza Kingston (56:37) were second and third respectively.

Post-race celebrations combined perfectly with the Val de Vie Market hosted by Clark and Sons, which went down well with hungry athletes and the families and friends who came along to support.

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Consultation hours: Daily from 08:00 – 13:00 and Saturdays 08:00 – 11:00 except for the last Saturday of the month.

JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED Dr. Willie van Zyl, General Practitioner, has lived in Paarl for the last 40 years and recently opened a new practice on Val de Vie Estate.

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Words by The Grapevine Team he convenience of having a GP within walking distance from one’s home, is a luxury not afforded to many.

Hailing from Napier, dr. Willie completed his studies at the University of Stellenboch (MB.ChB MBA) nearly four decades ago and has since looked after the medical needs of Paarl residents. Many Val de Vie Estate residents are already patients of Dr. Willie and those that have not yet been acquainted with him, will appreciate his kind and engaging manner.

He describes his approach to the human body as ‘old school’ and believes that a GP needs to understand the patient holistically. “In my days we did everything because medical fields of specialisation were not as commonly available as

they are today.” Dr. Willie takes a keen interest in difficult diagnostic problems and sports medicine.

“The decision to move my practice to the beautiful and safe environment of Val de Vie Estate, was not a difficult one. I hope to practice full day at Val de Vie towards the end of the year.” Dr. Willie and his wife, who is also his receptionist, will be settling in Val de Vie Evergreen in 2019.

Tips for winter: get you flu-injection as early as possible with a booster in September for the above 70-year olds. Sutherlandia capsule as a daily immune booster is highly recommended as well as fresh fruit and enough water.

Contact details: Landline: 021 8724960 | Emergency nr: 0824434498 64 GRAPEVINE

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BACK TO SCHOOL KINDER ARK Class of 2019

What a privilege it is to be part of yet another new intake at school.

Words by the Kinder Ark Team

T

hank you to each parent who gives us the opportunity

We are all individuals who think differently, and we must

to work with their most precious belonging. Class of

learn to appreciate individuality. Do what you do in love. Our

2019, may your time at Kinder Ark be fruitful and

challenge for each other is to think good thoughts, speak kind

blessed. May you learn to love people around you as

words, and do good deeds. May 2019 deliver the best life

much as you love yourself. Kinder Ark’s goal for 2019 is to

experiences yet.

focus on community and acceptance.

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FOR THE CONNOISEUR

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Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac I found one of the most beautiful homes I have had the privilege of visiting. There is a freshness throughout the home made possible by the abundance of natural light that flows into all of the rooms. The finishes of the bathrooms transport you to a five-star hotel in a moment.

Words by Kelly Myatt of Cape Winelands Properties

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he wonderful open plan, dual elevation, living space

The master bedroom boasts triple aspect views with a Juliet

offers patios to either side; one with zebras in the

balcony facing the nature reserve.

distance and the other from which you can enjoy the built-in braai and glistening pool. Entertaining in

The balcony has a wonderful spiral staircase to the patio

all weather is catered for with a log burner and cosy breakfast

below. The cabinetry in this room is splendid and the en-suite

area for colder mornings.

bathroom must be extremely hard to leave every morning.

The kitchen has a European feel to it and the layout is

Bedroom two opens onto a large private balcony whilst

particularly clever and inviting. The scullery leads onto an

bedroom three has a free-standing bath within the room.

expansive drying yard which couples as a vegetable patch for

The attention to detail throughout the home is breathtaking.

the current owners. Along the passage is a separate laundry

As you would expect there is a double garage. However, this

room with a laundry shoot from the first floor and a lower

garage has a wealth of fitted storage and a separate workshop

level wine store with a stunning glass ceiling which forms part

area. This is a truly unique property. Please get in touch to

of the staircase above.

make your appointment to view, you will not be disappointed.

As you ascend the stairs the landing opens onto a large balcony overlooking the pool and a spacious study area.

‘Bedroom two opens onto a large private balcony whilst bedroom three has a free-standing bath within the room.’

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R9,950,000 (asking price)

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A NIP IN THE AIR Thoughts of autumn summon up a picture of reds and russets as summer’s staid trees flare into a brief glory and tinted leaves rustle down to form a glowing carpet. But there is more to autumn than the changing shades of the foliage of deciduous trees and shrubs, magnificent as this can be, since there are many shrubs perennials and even climbers which reserve their best floral displays for the most mellow of seasons.

A

Words by Ruan du Plessis fter months of searing heat, the first hint of

spectacular colour in the garden, whether it be from striking

cool mornings and evenings comes as a relief.

leaf colours, flowers or berries.

In our Winter-rainfall region, the first rains of winter may be scattered among days of idyllic,

Look out for Liquidamber trees with their wonderful shades

Indian-summer weather. The time has come to trim back as

of burgundy, purple, orange and yellow. Trailing plants like the

well as fertilise, plan and plant! Everything boils down to the

Virgninian creeper also comes into its own with bright berries

preparation for the following spring and summer.

and burnished leaves and Pyrostegia will delight with branches heavy with yellow and orange flowers.

Autumn is a great time to plant out new fynbos, trees, shrubs and bulbs as these will be well established by springtime and

Gardening is no longer an inexpensive hobby and most plants

ready to grow. If most of your summer flowering plants are

which die in gardens do so mainly because they have been

past their prime and your garden is looking a bit dreary at this

planted incorrectly or in the wrong position and of course

time of the year, you may consider planting a few of these

too little water during the first month; so, having the right

beauties (See info box for my top 10 recommendation).

information about the plants you purchase can save you a whole lot of money and time in the long run.

The common mistake most new gardeners make is to rush off to their garden centre a couple of times a year, and to

Enjoy the last few warm days, but also take joy that our winter

buy only whatever is flowering at the time; resulting in a

rain is on its way.

garden which only looks good at certain times of the year.

It is much wiser to do a bit of research and to make a list of suitable plants for all seasons, before visiting your garden

“I have never had so many good ideas day after

centre. Bulbous plants, perennials and small shrubs can be the

day as when I worked in the garden.”

backbone of the garden, especially those that ‘come into their own’ from mid to late summer and autumn when most other

~ John Erskine

flowers have gone over. Late summer and autumn produce

Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunset’ | Protea ‘Pink Ice’ | Protea cynaroides | Leucospermum ‘High Gold’ | Quercus nigra | Bolusanthus speciosus | Plumbago auriculata | Carissa macrocarpa | Amaryllis belladonna | Eucomis autumnalis 72 GRAPEVINE

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PLAYSCHOOL AND PRE-PRIMARY PLACES AVAILABLE Moms and Dads, we would love you to visit our Pre-Primary School to experience the wonder of Early Childhood Education at Bridge House and to find out more about Coding, Blue-Bots, Six Bricks and Kinderkinetics. Our custom-built Pre-Primary, with well equipped classrooms that are spacious, light and bright with wide verandahs and a huge, grassed play area filled with exciting equipment, provides ample space for learning through play.

There are spaces available in our classes: Playschool (2yrs – 3yrs); Grade 000; Grade 00 and Grade 0.

Please contact Sam Ruiters samrui@bridgehouse.org.za or 021 874 8100 for an appointment to visit the school.

Bridge House School, R45, Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa 74 G R A P E V I N E

www.bridgehouse.org.za

IN THE CASE OF A MEDICAL EMERGENCY ON VAL DE VIE ESTATE There are two emergency contact numbers for Immediate Medical: 071 501 6007 / 087 057 5900

Val de Vie Estate has a contract with Immediate Medical which is situated at the large round-about in Paarl and which operates a 24/7 office from where they dispatch marked vehicles with two medics and/or their ambulance. Immediate Medical have an understanding with ER24 and the Provincial Ambulance Service to assist when they are busy and vice versa.

Patients can contact them directly or preferably through Val de Vie Estate Security who will call the emergency number and organize for a guide to be available at the gate to accompany the emergency vehicle to the patient.

The advantage for calling Val de Vie Estate Security is that all the vehicles on site has the necessary equipment to assist and the drivers are trained Level 3 Emergency Aid to assist while the medics or ambulance is on the way.

VAL DE VIE ESTATE MAIN GATE: 021-863 0209 6113/ 6138/ 6110 PEARL VALLEY MAIN GATE: 021-867 1203/ 3271/ 3266 VAL DE VIE ESTATE BERG RIVER MAIN GATE: 021-863 6101/2 GRAPEVINE 75

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STATE-OF-THE ART 2019 Certainly took off at great speed for us with the Medihelp Stellenbosch Cycle Tour on Sunday 20 January and we look forward to a very full year at the same pace.

Words by Louis de Jager

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s our Estate grows on a number of fronts, the demand for a seamless biometric access control system for all those who enter and exit our gates is of paramount importance. The challenge we are faced with is faded fingerprints on different categories and ages of individuals.

Planned for this year is the implementation Morpho Wave scanner which reads four fingers at time. In extensive on site and adverse condition tests this ticked all the boxes.

Up until now we have tested five different facial recognition camera systems but the necessity for a constant and particular lighting condition, especially in our robust contractor environment rules out the available systems.

We are cognizant of the challenges in the political landscape as we approach May 2019 and we are planning accordingly in your best interests. Security wishes you a wonderful year and look forward to being of service.

The added advantage is that it is hygienic because the device is not touched at all.

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN Home of Wine, Herbs and Hospitality OPEN DAILY

info@alleebleue.com www.alleebleue.com tel: 021 874 1021

CHICNICS & PICNICS-ON-THE-GO • Daily • Kiddies Play Area: Jumping Castle & Jungle Gym • Menu selection: Standard, Vegetarian or Kiddies basket 3 MARCH, 7 & 21 APRIL: Live music picnics with Guy Feldman.

21 APRIL - EASTER SUNDAY • Buffet Lunch • Kids Easter Treat: Easter Picnic baskets, Easter egg hunt and Face Painting 12 MAY: Mother’s Day themed Picnics From 1 JUNE: Winter at the Bistro: Pasta and Burgers 2-course: R155. 3-course: R195. Kiddies: R105.

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SPECIAL TREATS FOR ALL! 1 MAY - MAY DAY MEANDER Discover more about our farm activities at Allee Bleue with an easy fun Farm Walk. Food and Wine Tastings along the way.

Relax with lunch afterwards. Family-friendly. Accessible.

Price includes walk, meander tastings and lunch.

From R250 pp depending on lunch option.

From 1 MARCH: Unique Herb & Wine Pairing Experience. R200 pp.

Minimum 8 persons. 24 hours pre-booking essential.

WINTER TREATS Food & Wine Workshops • Bread Baking • Patisserie • Wine Tasting for Beginners Winemaker’s Dinners: Could include rare wines, barrel tastings or Vinoteque stock.

Visit our website to find out more about these events and book for the picnics at the “Book Now” button.

Proud stockist of

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W H AT ’ S O N

WHAT’S ON IN THE WINELANDS MARCH

APRIL

1-2 / Pumpkin Fun Day Workshop at Babylonstoren

6 / Farmer’s Market at Windmeul Cellar

2 / Farmer’s Market at Windmeul Cellar

7 / Summer Sundays at Au d’Hex Estate (Wellington)

2 / Galileo Open Air Cinema at La Paris Estate -

10 & 17 / Olives Galore Workshops at Babylonstoren

Pretty Woman

12 / Hero Night Series Spice Route

2 / Paarl Harvest Celebration 3 / Summer Sundays at Au d’Hex Estate (Wellington) 4 – 7 / Takealot Tour of Good Hope (Wellington) 8 – 10 / The Love and Light Retreat at Little Farm on 9 / Galileo Open Air Cinema at Kleinevalleij Estate - Crazy,

3 / Hero Night Series Spice Route

16 & 17 / Goatshed Harvest Lunch at

4 / Summer Sundays at Au d’Hex Estate (Wellington)

Fairview Wine and Cheese 22 / Hero Night Series Rhebokskloof & Spice Route Fairview Wine and Cheese 23 / Equilibrium Festival Nelsons creek 29–31 / Yin and Yang Yoga Retreat at Angala

4 / Farmer’s Market at Windmeul Cellar 1 / Safari Half Marathon (Wellington)

14 / Language Monument Choir Festival

23 & 24 / Goatshed Harvest Lunch at

13 & 14 / Pinotage & Biltong Festival at Perdeberg Cellar M AY

a Stream (Wellington) Stupid, Love (Wellington)

26 / Hero Night Series Rhebokskloof

8 / Fermentation secrets workshop at Babylonstoren 11 / Gravel Travel MTB, Trail Run & Gravel Ride at Linton Park Wines (Wellington) 15 / Teas & tisanes workshop at Babylonstoren 17 / Hero Night Series Rhebokskloof

E V E R Y S AT U R D AY • Vleimark at Simonsvlei Winery

• Paarl Parkrun at Paarl Arboretum

• Wellington Parkrun at Imbuko Wines

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION VISIT @VISITPAARL AND @VISITWELLINGTONZA ON SOCIAL MEDIA SITES

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WHAT’S ON AT VAL DE VIE ESTATE MARCH

APRIL

2 / Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo 2019

7, 14, 21 / myrun Val de Vie (residents only)

3, 10, 17, 31 / myrun Val de Vie (residents only)

7, 14, 28 / Sunday Polo Brunches by Cointreau

10, 17, 31 / Sunday Polo Brunches by Cointreau

15 / Prof Thuli Madonsela

14 / Pearl Valley Ladies Open

22 / Andrea Bocelli

22 / Unwind at L’Huguenot Cellar (residents only)

28 / Run the Pearl

24 / Absa Cape Epic Grand Finale M AY 5, 12, 19, 26 / myrun Val de Vie (residents only)

WWW.VA L D EV IE.CO.ZA > EVENTS > CALENDAR

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Where are the HOA offices situated, and what are the office

New Tenants: Enrolment can only be done after tenants have

hours?

been approved by the HOA. A criminal check will be conducted,

The Yard Mondays to Thursdays: 07h30 – 16h30

and when the results are clear, the enrolment can be finalised.

Fridays: 07h30 – 16h00

Copies of ID, rental agreement and signed Estate and pet rules

Closed on weekends and public holidays

must accompany completed enrolment forms.

Who do I contact if I have Estate related queries?

Val de Vie: Tenant enrolments are managed by Estelle Conroy.

For all Estate related matters, please contact the HOA at

Pearl Valley: Tenant enrolments are managed by Daphne Smith.

hoa@valdevie.co.za Workers: All contractors, domestic workers, gardeners, au Val de Vie: Please contact the HOA Receptionist, Estelle

pairs, butlers, PA’s etc, need to undergo a criminal check

Conroy at estelle.conroy@valdevie.co.za

before enrolment. The enrolment form must be completed

Pearl Valley: Please contact the Customer Relations

and accompanied by a copy of ID/passport. Valid original work

Manager, Aletia Oosthuizen at aletia@pearlvalley.co.za

permits are mandatory for foreign workers.

Val de Vie & Pearl Valley: Enrolments are done at the

How do I update my personal information with the HOA?

Registration Centre at the Berg River gate.

Please update your personal information on the Val de Vie Community Portal or contact the HOA via email

Office Hours: Mondays to Fridays: 08h00 – 17h00

hoa@valdevie.co.za with your latest information.

How and when can I do my security gate enrolment?

How can I obtain a remote for the inner lane booms/river-

New Home Owners:

frontage gates?

Val de Vie: Biometric enrolment forms are available from

Remotes are available to residents only, at a cost of R300 each

Estelle Conroy at The Yard (estelle.conroy@valdevie.co.za /

at the Registration Centre at the Berg River gate or from the

021-863 6128). Completed forms should be submitted to

HOA office at The Yard.

Closed on weekends and public holidays

Estelle.

Pearl Valley: Biometric enrolment forms are available from

How does the Estate Guest System work?

Daphne Smith at The Yard (daphne.smith@pearlvalley.co.za

Please visit the Val de Vie website on the HOA Internal

/ 021-867 8000). Completed forms should be submitted to

Communication link for step-by-step instructions on how this

Daphne.

paperless visitor enrolment system works.

Physical enrolments should be scheduled by appointment with

How and when do I obtain my post box keys?

Daphne Smith.

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.

Pearl Valley: Please request keys for your post box from Maurice Haupt at maurice-ryan.haupt@valdevie.co.za

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What is my postal address?

How do I gain access to the picnic areas?

Val de Vie: Erf number, Val de Vie Estate, Kliprug Minor Road,

Val de Vie: The picnic area is located on the banks of the

Paarl 7646

Berg River, on the northern side of the Estate. Access to

Pearl Valley: Erf number, Pearl Valley, Paarl, 7646.

the river frontage and the picnic area is controlled, and only permitted to residents via pre-programmed remote controls

How often is postage sorted?

(with the same remote as for inner lane booms). Access is

Post is sorted as and when received from the SA postal services.

permitted via three gates – the southern gate, the gate at the picnic area and the northern gate. Access is limited to non-

How many pets are allowed?

motorised transport, during daylight hours only.

Please refer to the Estate Rules applicable to your neighbourhood or contact the Compliance Officer on

Pearl Valley: The Boma is available to all residents. If you

compliance@valdevie.co.za

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

Do I need to make any special arrangements for home content

exclusively.

delivery or removal?

Yes. Please complete the furniture removal indemnity form

Can anyone make use of the Equestrian Centres?

available from the security main gates prior to arranging your

Yes, please discuss your stabling requirements and enquiries

delivery or removal.

contact Yard.managerpv@valdevie.co.za or Yard.manager@ valdevie.co.za

How do I apply for a dustbin?

Val de Vie and Pearl Valley: It is the homeowner’s responsibility

What are the specs for privately owned golf carts?

to apply for a dustbin once Drakenstein occupation is issued.

Privately owned golf carts used on the Estate must be electric

Use your stand number (SG) as reference and contact

and in the standard manufactured colours (green or beige). If you

021-807-4715.

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/

Please contact maintenance for any enquiries – Lindy Stemmet

Erf /lodge number. Decal stickers can be ordered with Jaco at

on lindy.stemmet@valdevie.co.za / 021 863 6100

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

When is refuse collected?

eliminate confusion between house numbers.

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

Is there WiFi in the Pearl Valley Clubhouse and Polo Pavilion?

Garden refuse is collected by Servest on Fridays.

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.

Does the Estate provide for recycling?

Val de Vie forms part of the municipal door-to-door recycling

What do I do if I need to do renovations to my home?

service. Each week, on the same day as your refuse removal,

Any work involving building, renovations, water tanks and artificial

your recyclable material will be collected. First time users can

grass will require plans to be submitted to the HOA Building

collect a bag from the security gates to start off with. Place next

Control Officer. Please contact Jovan Venter on 066 481 5272

to your refuse bin for collection. Home owners can also make

/ Jovan.venter@valdevie.co.za

use of the paper and glass banks at the Maintenance Centre. *Estate – Val de Vie I HOA, Val de Vie II HOA & Pearl Valley Pearl Valley has its own recycling unit situated behind the post

HOA

box building at the main entrance of the Estate.

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Here we have

enchant Design started in 2003 and has grown slowly but steadily to where it finds itself today - a beautiful store in the delightful little town of Franschhoek, in the Cape winelands of South Africa, with upstairs office, design-anddiamond office and photographic studio and a fully equipped workshop.

While Penchant Design has an impressive portfolio of bespoke designs, together with a wide range of beautiful jewellery, our passion has always been for daisies. The first ring we ever produced was a plain silver band with four engraved daisies on it, and our range of daisy designs just keeps growing.

Everything from our more delicate little Blossom designs to the bigger pieces in our Daisy range. And each Daisy and Blossom design is given their own lady’s name - Diane, Catherine, Margaret, Phillipa, Elle and so many more.

We love mixing different golds

and we love coloured gemstones, and our Daisy and Blossom designs provide the perfect opportunity to play with an endless range of colour combinations. Also, with our fully equipped workshop, we’re able to do a wide range of repairs, including simple cleaning, polishing and plating, sourcing and replacing missing or damaged stones, replacing or repairing damaged metal.

everything to meet your jewellery needs - a lovely shop environment where you can spend as much time as you like, well trained and welcoming sales staff to assist you while you browse, Jackie Hahn-Owner/Director qualified designers to help you realize your ideas, and a master goldsmith to turn your design into reality.

We have a lovely diamond office where you can consult with our professional diamond consultants and assist you to choose the perfect diamond for you. Here you can also view your Forevermark diamond inscription under a special microsope. The perfect experience all in one!

And if you can’t personally make it to our beautiful Franschhoek store, we have a comprehensive online website at www.penchantdesign.com, where you can view and order any of our lovely pieces and have your selection delivered at your convenience.

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DIRECTORY

Val de Vie Estate HOA ENQUIRIES 021 863 6128 hoa@valdevie.co.za

EVENTS 021 863 6191/6131 events@valdevie.co.za

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

POLO polo@valdevie.co.za

MARKETING 021 867 8000 marketing@valdevie.co.za

VETERINARIAN Dr Deon van Tonder 083 631 4603

EQUESTRIAN & STABLES yard.manager@valdevie.co.za

PAARL TOURISM 021 872 4842

SAPS PAARL 021 807 4000 SAP FLYING SQUAD : 10111

FRANSCHHOEK TOURISM 021 876 3603

ON-SITE SALES OFFICE Cape Winelands Properties 021 863 6105 property@valdevie.co.za L’HUGUENOT VENUE & VINOTEQUE 021 876 8847 orders@lhuguenot.com experience@lhuguenot.com POLO CLUB RESTAURANT 021 863 6174 restaurant@valdevie.co.za REUBEN’S & CO CAFÉ 021 863 6185 / 86 reservations@reubenscafe.co.za BUILDING DEPARTMENT 021 863 6127 kobus.rossouw@valdevie.co.za RYK NEETHLING LEARN TO SWIM SCHOOL 073 458 3890 valdevie@learntoswim.co.za GYMS Val de Vie Lifestyle Centre and Pearl Valley: gym@valdevie.co.za The Yard: info@fitlifetraining.co.za

FIRE BRIGADE 021 872 2323 AMBULANCE Paarl: 10177 / 021 872 1970 RESCUE EMERGENCY 0860 142 142 ER EMERGENCY RESPONSE 084 124 PAARL HOSPITAL 021 860 2500

POISON/SNAKE-BITE INFORMATION 072 329 0746 POST OFFICE Rembrandt Building, 57 Lady Grey St, Paarl 021 872 5337 DRAKENSTEIN MUNICIPALITY/ GENERAL 021 807 4500 DRAKENSTEIN WASTE REMOVAL QUERIES 021 807 4708

PAARL MEDI CLINIC 021 807 8000 WATER/ELECTRICITY 021 807 2557 TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT 021 872 4755

Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course PEARL VALLEY RECEPTION 021 867 8000 ON-SITE SALES OFFICE Cape Winelands Properties (Golf Club House) 021 863 6105 property@pearlvalley.co.za

THE VALLEY RESTAURANT & BAR 021 867 8046 restaurant@pearlvalley.co.za SECURITY CONTROL ROOM security@pearlvalley.co.za

EQUESTRIAN yard.managerpv@valdevie.co.za PEARL VALLEY JACK NICKLAUS SIGNATURE GOLF COURSE The Golf Shop ~ 021 867 8045

Val de Vie Gatehouse Security ~ 021 863 6110/6138 · Berg River Gatehouse Security ~ 021 863 6102/6101 Pearl Valley Gatehouse Security ~ 021 867 3266 · Pearl Valley Gate Control Room ~ 021 867 3248 Security Emergency Mobile ~ 082 054 9424 90 GRAPEVINE

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