May 2016

The month of May is jam- packed with fun things to do in Buffelspoort Valley. We start off with Mother’s Day specials for a weekend of pampering and relaxation and the FNB Global X Triathlon on 21 - 22 May 2016. Then , of course ,the much loved Magaliesberg Citrus Festival will take place on 27-29 May 2016.

8 May 2016 Mother’s Day Specials Sparkling Waters Hotel and Spa

Contact 014 535 0000 / 0828594036

Romantic Winter Treat for Couples

Steam bath and Jacuzzi session.

Sunday 8 May – Hot stone full body massage

Mothersday lunch at Head massage

Sparkling Water Hotel NutriVine Winter facial with a warm mask for her and a Men’s TheraVine facial for him. The Mother’s Day Lamb on the spit and carvery buffet lunch is very popular – 3 hours R1 160.00 pp Ages 11+ = R195.pp , age 6-10 = R95 pp (Normal price R1 360.00) and kids under 6years = R 75 pp.

Available 1 May to 31 August 2016

MOTHERSDAY WEEKEND SPECIAL RATES – 6-8 May 2016

From R800p.p.p.n sharing . Includes : Dinner,bed&breakfast,

Dinner and dance on Saturday evening ! Special activities and dining for the kids are available .

FAMILY FUN

Over and above the onsite facilities our OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT will keep the whole family entertained with holiday and weekend programs that are designed to make your stay even more memorable.

Kumquat Gift Shop in Buffelspoort

Cell: 082 573 5485 Email:[email protected]

Kumquat is a unique Gift Shop, offering treasures and gifts in the Buffelspoort / countryside. We are in the Buffelspark Centre , Prov Road , Buffelspoort. We are opposite the ATKV , next to the FNB and Absa ATM’s.

Tree Tops Farm Stall

Cell: 076 365 7156

Beautiful gift hampers just for Mother’s Day on sale at Tree Tops.

Pop in at Tree Tops Tea Garden for light meals and drinks – they are open over weekends . Lynn also has big discounts for purchases over R250 !! Specials not to be missed .

Bring this “coupon “ to Treetops

Tea Garden and get a 10% discount on your order.

Valid : May / June 2016

GLOBAL X TRIATHLON BUFFELSPOORT

A hugely popular event on the MTB calendar - North West Province, Snd outh Africa – The ATKV in Buffelspoort will be buzzing with excitement on Saturdan 21 – Sunday, 22 May 2016 when eager trail running enthusiasts gather to participate in the 4th running of the FNB Platinum Trail Run.

Defined by its exclusivity and terrain, trail runners can look forward to experiencing some of the best trails on offer in the area. Featuring a 24km, 12km and 8km route, runners will be spoilt for choice. Stillwater Sports 082 991 0045 / [email protected] / www.stillwatersports.com

DATE: Saturday, 21 May 2016 VENUE: ATKV Buffelspoort (North West Province)

DISTANCE & START TIME: 75km / R320 08h00

35km /R220 09h00 15km /R130 09h30 .

DATE: Sunday, 22 May 2015 VENUE: ATKV Buffelspoort (North West Province) DISTANCE START Times 24km / R300 07h00 12km / R200 07h15 8km /R120 07h30

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Lagai Roi - 082 213 7100

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Egbert van Bard: “We are here because we are not all there”

5km vanaf Mooinooi na Harties – langs die BP Vulstasie. Kom loer gerus in by Biltong Boys en kom proe die beste Chilli Mix in Mooinooi omgewing. Baie spesiale pryse op die skoonmaak produkte .Vir n kwotasie stuur e-mail na [email protected] .Bestel vroegtydig jou hamper - kontak Diana 0827452570

Kumbagana Game Lodge & Restaurant ( Kromrivier )

th Join Kumbagana on 8 May for a special Buffet lunch .

Kuland Restaurant will be serving a 3 meat , 3 veggies , salad and pudding Buffet.

Adults = R100 and Children = R80

There will also be Game drives from 9am . Adults = R120 and Children = R80.

Please book your table or game drive in advance. Tracey 072 204 6559

Magaliesberg Sitrusfees .

Vanaf : 27 – 29 Mei 2016.

Fees Terrein Musiek

Vrydag : Nianell R190 pp

Saterdag : Manie Jackson , Rikus Nel , Heinz Winkler.

Ingang : Voor 12 nm - R30

Na 12nm – R50

Clover Renaissance has the four leaved clover (hope, faith, love, luck), and Renaissance – ( rebirth) as a logo. The idea is to help the women of the region to develop skills to sustain themselves. Skills includes crocheting, knitting, needlework, decoupage, macramé, woodwork a.o , in order for a person to become self- supportive. The main aim is to send the person out with a DIY kit after training, whereby they could sell the items , in order to build a clientele . All ex-trainees ‘ information will be held in a data base, whereby pictures of the hand work will be displayed electronically (website). This will motivate an individual even more to make items. This will serve as a tourism upliftment , creating a market where you can see how the people do the training and work.

Buffalo Grill 014-572 3496

5557257 5723496

A lot has happened in the Buffelspoort Valley since our last newsletter. The Info Office in the white wooden hut, has closed, due to Desiree’s departure for ( literally ) greener pastures. She now finds herself at Buffelsbaai in the Garden Route at a backpackers’ establishment called “ Elalini “. Do look in on her when you are in the vicinity.

All our pamphlets / brochures are still available at the Thatch Roof shop next door , which now houses Fiona Weeks with her “ Clover Renaissance Arts & Crafts “ workshop & training centre.

Surana van Wyk at Kumquat Gifts , has taken over most of Desiree’s duties. So please call her about any tourist information. Office Hours Office H A “Magaliesberg Biosphere Routes “ committee was formed recently to establish a Tourist Route along both sides of our mountain. It will stretch from the Cradle of Humankind and include , Brits , Buffelspoort , Magaliesburg , , Rustenburg + Pilansberg. Entrance points are Lanseria and .

Watch this space for any new development !

Enjoy a lovely autumn!

Hermien van Schalkwyk ( Chairlady : Buffelspoort Valley Tourism Association )

Events Calendar for May 2016

Venue Date Whats’s on ? Contacts

Tarentaal Teater 6th May Michele 079 341 3420

Michele@tarentaalteater Luna Page ,co,za

Kroondal 7th May Kroondal 083 305 3874 Karneval 17h00 [email protected] ( Beer Festival )

Tarentaal Teater 13th May Michele 079 341 3420

Michele@tarentaalteater Jannie Moolman .co.za

082 991 0045

st nd ATKV Buffelspoort 21 -22 May entries@stillwatersports. Global X Triathlon com / Buffelspoort www.stillwatersports.co m

ATKV Buffelspoort 27th – 29th May Citrus Festival Sandra 083 399 0600

Michele 079 341 3420

Tarentaal Teater 27th May Jak de Priester Michele@tarentaalteater .co.za

Yours Sincerely Surana van Wyk from the Tourism and Info Centre 079 199 0789