FtheREE! PINELANDS COMMUNITY MAGAZINE museissue 17 | April 2012

Pinelanders Special feature Beauty,and • Marje Hemp Health Cycle enthusiast Wellness pg. 9 - 13 • Ofra Sharp Overcoming adversity

TRAVELLERS Paris to Canterbury Holiday favourites

FOOD Refreshing Rooibos By Heleen Meyer

out & About The Noon Day Gun 's Oldest Tradition

YOUR GUIDE TO local NEWS, EVENTS, PEOPLE & PLACES

welcome PINELANDS IMPROVEMENT Max, the Muse editor enjoys DISTRICT photography as a hobby. Wayne Houghton of the Pinelands Ratepayers Association reports on the general meeting held on 29 February, where the introduction of the Pinelands Improvement District (PID) was discussed. The PID is a type of Special Ratings Area (SRA) and Wayne stressed that the proposed Pinelands Improvement District (PID) was merely at the feasibility stage to see if there THE CHANGING SEASONS was a need, and if there was sufficient There is a hint of Autumn in the air, trees are starting to drop their leaves and you hear "I public support. He introduced the steering committee of John Berry, Riad can't believe it's Easter already! It feels like Christmas was just the other day." Davids, Roger White and himself — all As the seasons turn, I am reminded that it's very much like our own lives — we enjoy volunteers and residents in Pinelands. periods of calm and satisfaction like a long summer day, face sudden shocks like a winter A Perception Survey has been gale, deal with unsettled and unpredictable times like the autumn season and welcome formulated to see how residents perceive the freshness and promise of a crisp spring morning. their suburb in terms of safety, cleanliness, Our two Pinelanders this month, Ofra Sharp and Marje Hemp, are testimony to this. Both service delivery, maintenance of the environment, general attractiveness are multi-talented individuals who have turned their hands to various pursuits according and appeal. See the full report back on to circumstances and opportunities that arose in their lives. Read more about them on www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za or call pages 14 and 15. Wayne Houghton at 021 461 9797. As much as change is uncomfortable, it is necessary for growth, else we would lead very dull and bland lives. Change comes in two flavours of course, welcome and unwelcome, and we don't always get to choose. Karma, Divine Wisdom, simple fate — various religions and philosophies offer reasons for the good and the bad episodes in our life, but it's often still hard to understand or accept them at the time. It's only much later that we see how Learn events and choices have shaped us as individuals and societies, and how we have often NEW BUSINESS SKILLS turned those circumstances for the better. In our Beauty, Health and Wellness Special Feature this month we have some advice and Fast! suggestions for looking after ourselves and indulging in special treats that are good for us. Our Special Feature in the May edition will be Managing Your Money. Contact us if you Choose from would like to be included in this feature. our range of Enjoy the issue! VirtualBook® self-study multimedia CDs: • A guide to the new Companies Act Editor Max Schutte Contact Us • Finance for Non-Financial Managers • Business Finance Fundamentals Photographer and writer tel • 021 531 3324 • Business E-mail Etiquette Glynnis Schutte cell • 073 644 1288 email • [email protected] • Solving Problems the KALM Way Assistant post • The Muse, 12 Rhone, Pinelands, • Human Resource Management Christelle Botha 7450 • Marketing in Regular contributors • Professional Communication Carol Booth of Cannons Creek We have ideas for features, but • Simply Successful Small Business Independent School, we also invite you to send us your • Simply Successful Marketing Heleen Meyer suggestions, or even contribute an • Simply Successful Selling Cover image: © Dkgilbey article or news. Email us at • Time Value of Money www. stockfreeimages.com [email protected] • Time Management • Business Strategy SEE OUR All contributions, photographs and text, submitted to The Muse Magazine can be sent to Science Encyclopaedia for Learners [email protected]. The Muse has the right to make alterations to submitted contributions. call • 021 448 8311 www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za email •April info 2012 @edu | utheex .mcoums e | 1 visit • www.eduuex.com eduflex c o m EVENTS

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April 2012 14 April - 15 April Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts Proms with a Bang 2nd Floor 1 April: Hot Water & Wrestlerish. For further The Wynberg Rotary Club will be hosting their Pinelands Howard Centre information and ticket prices, phone 27th annual Last Night of the Proms at the Pinelands 021 799 8783/8620 or visit the website on Saturday 14 April at Tailors 021 532 3480 www.sanbi.org or www.oldmutual.co.za/ 8pm and Sunday 15 April at 7pm. Proceeds go music. Tickets can be booked on to St Luke’s Hospice. www.computicket.com For www.webtickets.co.za. more information, contact Graham Todd on 8 April: The Parlotones & The Ice Project. 021 712 4070 or 083 414 0462 or e-mail We can do just The Parlotones are now the biggest selling [email protected]. about anything rock band in South Africa. The Ice Project, will perform an opening act at this concert. 14 April with your old 22 April: Kirstenbosch Craft Market Open Night at SAAO or new clothing 9 am - 3 pm. The market consists of Come to the South African Astronomical approximately 180 crafters selling genuine Observatory for a talk at 8pm entitiled "Is there hand crafted goods. Proudly South African. anyone out there? Exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial life" by Rudi Kuhn. Weather Offering a professional service 7 April permitting there will be sky viewing through for all clothing alterations, Two Oceans various telescopes. Call 021 447 0025. including leather and suede The 43rd consecutive Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon will remain on the April traditional route via Chapman's Peak, Hout A Feast of Music Bay and . For more details see A secular and sacred music program at St www.twooceansmarathon.org.za George's Cathedral, Wale Street, coordinated by David Orr, Cathedral Director of Music. 10 April 8 April: 10am: Haydn's Nelson Mass. Pinelands Garden Care Partner for POssibility 18 April: 7.30pm: Schubert's Trout Quintet your one-stop service team Would you like to be a Partner for Possibility? together with Mozart's Clarinet Quintet. with 17 years of experience If you run a business then your skills are 25 April: 1:15pm: Organ recital by Barry Smith. needed to make an active contribution to 29 April: 9:30am: Christopher Cockburn’s the improvement of local schools. Venue: Missa Prima Lux Australis, featuring orchestral Oude Molen Academy for Science and marimba and vibraphone, forms the musical Technology, Jan Smuts Drive, Pinelands at core of the Solemn Sung Eucharist. Clean-ups Garden 4pm. Tel: 021 531 2108. Contact David Orr at [email protected] cutbacks maintenance For more see www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za or 021 424 7360. and clearing services Dates to look out foR 27 April Freedom Day Landscaping at Lawns, edges 6 – 9 April Easter Weekend 1 May Worker's Day a perfect price and flower beds 10 April Second School Term Begins

Jenni Ian SEND us your EVENTS! Email [email protected]. 084 501 3217 084 702 8037 021 www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za531 8343 April 2012 | the muse | 2 Pinelands Property Talk with Johan Meyer Steady But Cautious Housing Market for 2012 Predicted As we approach the end of the first quarter, the property market Congratulations appears to be steady with ABSA, FNB and Ooba reporting a mild but encouraging increase in the average house price. to Herman Spies, Barry Olivier and Mandy Butler for their The FNB Valuers Market Index is also showing that residential buying demand is growing and this is borne out by the fact that there is a significant stock shortage outstanding achievements at developing in the Pinelands and Thornton residential market. The Government our awards function last week. Budget for 2012 brought good news for first time buyers with a housing subsidy in the affordable sector, Herman and Barry were in the top 10 for and an investment incentive by increasing the capital gains threshold to R2 million. agents working in partnership, whilst Real recovery of the property market however still depends on an improvement in the country’s macro- Mandy was third in the rental division. economic fundamentals driven by the Eurozone crisis and the continued global economic uncertainty. A When one considers that it has further economic reality is that around 30% of the country’s bondholders are still under severe pressure been a difficult year in the Industry and only once there is a significant clearance of this stock can we expect demand and prices to normalise. their performances are exceptional. A Helping Hand for Struggling Home Owners — Many home owners are still unaware of the bank Loraine and I would like to thank rescue packages. We have, in cooperation with the banks, engineered solutions aimed at providing them for their commitment and hard assistance to struggling home owners. Our SEEFF EXPRESS SALES PROGRAMME assists homeowners to sell work and believe that 2012 will be an their property as efficiently as possible. Home owners can also benefit from the banks’ rescue packages even better year. which gives them discounts of up to 50% of the shortfall on their loan accounts and a restored credit Sellers and Landlords standing. It also allows them to repay the balance of the shortfall over a period of 5 to 10 years interest free. Should you be thinking of Homeowners now have the opportunity to liaise directly with us for added assistance. The sooner selling or renting, or you just homeowners deal with the problem, the sooner they can move on with their lives, downscale to a more need a free market estimate affordable home or rent until their financial position improves. of you property, please do For more information e-mail [email protected], call 087 940 0592 or simply contact not hesitate to contact them myself, Johan Meyer, on 082 807 0633 for an appointment. on 021 531 7507 FEATURED PROPERTY RECENTLY SOLD RECENTLY SOLD SOLD SOLD

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Seeff-M1.indd 1 21 03 2012 10:53 AM Cannons Creek 24 Hour Swimathon Pinehurst Primary School supports the Heart & Stroke Foundation On Tuesday 14 February 2012 the children of Pinehurst could wear red for Valentines Day at a small fee of R5 per child. R2000 collected from this civvies day was donated to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Top: Mrs Herman & pupils. Below: Ms van Rooyen, Gr 2 V class.

ABOVE: Cannons Creek sponsored swimmers in the pool at where the 24 hour Swimathon was held.

On Friday, 25 February 2012 at 5pm, also an endless supply of hot chocolate Cannons Creek launched its first-ever 24 and coffee! Hour Swimathon — a fundraiser for the U13 The Swimathon ended at 5pm on waterpolo tour to Knysna in March 2012. Saturday, with all swimmers, spectators and 12 girls and 13 boys were sponsored to supporters jumping into the pool at 4.45pm swim in relay for an uninterrupted period to swim the last 15 minutes together as of 24 hours. Swimming in pairs they were they counted down the time to celebrate allocated 15 minute shifts during the 24 hours of non-stop swimming. day, and 30 minute shifts after 10pm. "An event such as this — one that The Cannons Creek Rock Band set up challenges people mentally and physically, and played next to the pool, treating the has the ability to bring people together and spectators and swimmers to fantastic live unify people in an extraordinary way. We entertainment. The Master of Ceremonies are proud of the Cannons Creek swimmers, ran the evening's events which included the parents and the rest of the Cannons a dad's swimming race, siblings’ races and Creek family for helping make the event a 'Challenge the Goalie' event. There was such an unforgettable one" said Sue Torr.

Pinelands High School Coffee Shop Pinelands High School opened its new coffee to get together. This will open the doors shop, Page Break, last year, with a view to of the high school and provide the kind of encouraging the Pinelands community to interaction that is so rich and vibrant in a visit the school. The coffee shop adjoins the community school”. school’s newly renovated library, renamed Page Break is open Mondays to Thursdays the Reeler Centre. The library, upgraded from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm and on Fridays from during 2010 into a modern and stylish facility 7:30 am to 11:30 am, and can be booked for allows students to conduct research using functions outside these hours. both books and electronic media. Jeremy Gibbon, Principal of PHS, says “I would love book clubs to use the Reeler Right: students enjoying Centre and coffee shop as a venue for their a game of chess in the meetings, or for other community groups Page Break courtyard. www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za April 2012 | the muse | 4 Community news

Alderman Pinelands after Brian Watkyns SAWAS Vegetable 90 years! Garden From the Pinelands Focus 100, written by Walking along the canal past the SAWAS Communicare complex for retired Alderman Brian Watkyns, continued from the persons, you will be surprised to see March edition of the Muse, read on..... a patch of mielies, some tomatoes, cabbages and a variety of other fresh Pinelands in 1929. Seven years after the first Scouts, which met in the old Homestead. vegetables growing in long rows in the front garden of the complex. resident moved into Pinelands, the primarily Relaxation took place at the Bowls Club Bill Carruthers came to Cape Town forested area had many vleis which attracted which opened its doors in November 1929, at the end of last year to be near his and the Tennis Club (established in 1924) yellow billed duck, pheasants, partridges but children. Wanting to use his agricultural also mosquitos! The two main vleis were in built their first pavilion. Both these sporting knowledge he set about clearing the the areas of The Bend and Southway. There facilities were established on the stacking land which has rubble buried in it from were steenbok, duiker and hares in the bush. area of the disused brickfield, where they still the north wing which was rebuilt after Garden Cities were advertising Pinelands are today. The brickfield’s railway line from a fire in 2009. The trenches have been plots for £55, describing the area as “a this area was still visible going to Salt River via lined with paper and organic matter healthy situation in beautiful surroundings, Scouts Place and Francis Road. to draw up the moisture for the plants. low priced land, with good railway services, It was not unusual to see horses grazing at The fresh produce is currently used in water, gas, electricity and telephones.” There the main park at Central Square, now known the SAWAS kitchens and by the self catering residents. Perhaps, if all goes was a meeting hall, tennis courts and bowling as the Garden of Remembrance. well, the produce will also be marketed green with the promise of future football, The vibrant Pinelands Horticultural to the general public. Bill plans to erect Association had an annual competition in cricket and hockey amenities. a potting shed and to plant an orchard In 1929 Pinelands had no shops among the Public Hall, with patrons Prime Minister, in some of the currently unused land. the thatched houses. The butcher and baker James Hertzog, and former Prime Minister His biggest problem is the cost and called daily on their horse drawn carts. The Jan Smuts. The Association also gave rise to availability of water for the vegetable grocer and the shoe repairer called once a the Garden City Monthly which was printed garden. Bill's helper, seen in the week. Milk was obtained from Peacocks farm in its well-known format from 1929 to well photograph, is Peter Mountford from situated in the area of Dagbreek. In November into the 1980s (see an example in the Muse the . He was walking 1929 the vegetable stall at Central Square was May 2011). along the canal and saw Bill working in built allowing residents to purchase fresh Cubs planted 21 trees in Broadwalk on the the heat and offered to do some of the heavy digging. If you have any spare vegetables at a morning market. first arbour day on Saturday 9 September, seeds or seedlings that you would like to While most roads were still sand, Forest following which, 300 children attended a donate, please drop them off at SAWAS 'bioscope show’ in the Public Hall. Spiritual Drive was made of gravel which had been Communicare Centre which is on the quarried from the Central Square area. needs were met by St Stephens Church built corner of Cedar Avenue and Howard Residents travelled in and out of Pinelands in 1926. It is now the oldest non-residential Drive, or call SAWAS 021 531 4770. over a level crossing operated by a gatekeeper. building in Pinelands. However in 1929, land The bus service was limited to a single was also given to the Wesleyans to build the decker bus travelling to Mowbray which was Methodist Church. operated from Northwalk by Mr Moore. A The Dichfeld Sanitation Company operated year before, in 1928, a post office had been an efficient bucket system for sewerage established where 3 Forest Drive now stands, removal. Electricity had been installed in yet Mr Moore continued to drop off and 1923 so residents could choose between collect parcels as well as deliver messages to electricity or piped gas installed free of residents. In 1929, he purchased additional charge by the Cape Town Gas Company. buses and extended his route to Cape Town. The last 19 residents with piped gas, plus the Prior to this, the only public transport to Helen Keller Complex, had their connections Cape town was via the steam train which terminated in 1996. In 1929 hurricane lanterns stopped at both the Raapenberg and were a necessity in Pinelands, as there were Pinelands Stations. Construction of the new few street lights. Building work for the elderly Woltemade Station was started in 1929, but at the Brown and Annie Home in Broadwalk in this same year, heated debate took place at commenced. In 1929 a regular visitor to the October meeting of the Civic Association Pinelands was Princess Alice, the wife of leading to an overwhelming vote against the the Governor General of South Africa, who establishment of a Service Station. was able to borrow a horse from the Police ABOVE: Peter Mountford (left) The only school in the area was run by Camp in the area of the Oval, and ride in the and Bill Carruthers (right) Mrs Mylne in the Public Hall, and its library remaining forest area. The roads, Princess working in the community was supplemented by the Pinelands Library, Path and Alice’s Ride in Pinelands are named vegetable garden at SAWAS built in 1924. After-school activities included after her.  Communicare.

www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za April 2012 | the muse | 5 Pinelands Hockey Club TURNS 75 on 18 May 2012 inelands Proud home club of SOuth e P Clu African national Men’s Th Lonsdale Way b captain, Austin Smith

Bar and Lounge Annual membership The 18th May 2012 marks the official anniversary of Function hall is R440 per family. the first meeting of the Kitchen facilities For enquiries Pinelands Men’s Hockey Outdoor & indoor braai please contact the club Club, 75 years ago at Pool table manager Peter Lawrence the home of Mr Sydney Swimming pool 021 531 6065 'Titch' Boyd on 18 May Toddler’s paddling pool 1937. The Pinelands Club facilities and the Ladies Hockey Club had Ample on-site parking hall are available for hire. their first meeting in February 1938 at the home of Mrs Berrisford. To honour this big occasion, the Pinelands Hockey Club have plans for a number of events this year during the 2012 winter season. In 1937, the Club’s original home ground was at Steengroef (where Oude Molen Austin Smith Railway station now stands). In 1955 the club moved premises to the newly developed Howard Centre, site of the former Howard Bowling Club. After 11 years the Hockey Club moved back to the Steengroef fields, because the municipality was going to develop the Howard Centre. In 1971, the amalgamation of the men's and ladies clubs was approved. The great fire, which wiped out the club house and 40 years of records and memorabilia at the Steengroef fields on 18 Deli & Sandwich Bar September 1982, did not deter the running of the annual Vic Hill 7-a-side tournament. Eventually new premises were found at The Oval in St Stepehen's Way, sharing with Pinelands Sports Club. The Pinelands Hockey Club has seen many great players, in its time. Currently, Austin Smith, the National Men’s Captain, proudly calls Pinelands Hockey Club his home club. To help celebrate this auspicious occasion the club is appealing to past and present members and any interested parties who have stories or memorabilia (photos, uniforms, dinner and award tickets etc) or would like to contribute in any way, to please contact the 75 Year Committee: Email: Daily Meals Catering [email protected] Post: PO Box 30812, Pinelands, 7430 Call: Leigh (Hollies) Holloway 082 4515 691. Michelle Breakfast Corporate Platters Hoben 082 827 6132. Cindy Dyamond 083 293 8080. Website: Hot Meals Conference Menus www.pinelandshockey.co.za (Austin Smith photo by Amelia Cox).

Light Lunches Function Catering Share your news with us! Send us Decadent Cakes Hours information about events happening in Pinelands. Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm Email us at [email protected] Home Cooked Saturday: 1pm - 4pm Evening Meals Call / SMS 021 820 3443 to place Free Dwww.pinelandsdirectory.co.zaelivery to Pinelands and orders for your daily hot meal. April 2012 | the muse | 6 ornton from 4pm to 6:30pm [email protected] Community news Pinelands Rotary Club supports many projects including the ARgus Cycle Tour The period July 2011 to March 2012 has been a busy one for the Rotary Club in Pinelands. The club has concentrated on the youth and the elderly in and around Pinelands.

The first Early Act Club chartered by the Dictionaries were handed to WD Hendricks The Argus Cycle Tour is organised by Pinelands Rotary Club was Pinelands North Primary School in Factreton, Cape Town. Claremont Rotary Club. They invite other Primary School. Ms Bev Pereira was honoured Receiving them from Bev McDavid are the Cape Town Rotary Clubs to assist on Race Day. for all her hard work getting this Club going. Chairlady of the Governing body and 3 ladies Pinelands Rotary forms part of the security Here they are giving their sponsor club a who were also honoured for their tireless team which looks after the Cycle Park where presentation of their projects. work for the school. They voluntarily cook for the riders leave their cycles while going to the children on a daily basis even though their the hospitality area. At any one time there can children and grandchildren have finished at be up to 5000 cycles in the park which need the school. looking after.

Pinelands Interact Donated $1000 to President Bev McDavid for the Polio Plus Campaign.

The Rotary Club purchased 5 wheelchairs. The Club has been very lucky with the warm Three of these were donated to Conradie weather when they have taken the elderly on and the other two to the Victoria Hospital. Twilight Drives to and . Thanks also to the Interactos from Pinelands High for providing a wonderful tea afterwards.

Dictionaries were also handed to Chumisa Primary School in Khaylitsha and Maitland Brian Smart has been largely responsible Garden Village School. for getting sponsorship for a youth worker, Thami Mankayi, in P Section, Site B Khaylitsha. Thami runs a Youth Centre and a Scout Group and is overseeing the Brian Smart organised sponsorship for Monde Early Act Club at Chumisa Primary which Sitole to sail on the tall ships in 2009. Monde, was chartered by the Pinelands Rotary with the assistance of Pinelands Rotary Club, Club this year. is determined to climb the highest peaks on each of the continents. He has climbed If you are interested in joining the Rotary Mrs Cathy Smith received a Paul Harris Kilimanjaro and a peak in the Ural Mountains Club contact Bev McDavid (021 531 8909) Award for 14 years of dedication to the and is aiming for Everest (without oxygen) in [email protected] or Alan Davidson Interact Club at Pinelands High School. October 2012. (021 531 4175) [email protected]. www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za April 2012 | the muse | 7

Relationship wellness Social contact stimulates our brain and our immune system and can lead to increased wellness and higher self esteem. We are not made to live in isolation, so here are some tips to nurture your relationships.

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mother without the natural support systems get back into her running as soon as possible With thanks to Nicky Pearce.  Interviews and photograph by Glynnis Schutte www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za April 2012 | the muse | 14 Pinelanders Marje Hemp Marje has just completed on the yacht Merlin. her 29th Argus Cycle On returning to Peter's Place, a private island off Tour. She feels she is not Ilha Grande in Brazil, he a naturally born athlete was thrilled to discover but has had to work hard his name as a two and half year old child in for her achievements the visitor's log beneath which include three Two that of his parents. He Oceans and is now an experienced boat designer and one builder having worked Marathon. As Marje on the South African looks forward to 2013 America's Cup entrant, Shosholoza, and on a and to being one of very variety of high precision few women to complete multihulls for Gunboat 30 Argus Cycle Tours, in Cape Town. she dreams of being Four family bicycles able to put back into the After a short period of sport, particularly for contract work in Libya, Marje and Jonathan disadvantaged women. settled in Pinelands with their children so from to Cape Town that Jonathan could ABOVE: Marje and Jonathan Hemp have Marje was born in Scotland, grew up in complete his MBA at completed 57 Argus Cycle Tours between them. Zimbabwe, and then made her way to study the Cape Town Business Seen here wearing their 21 Club tops on Sunday zoology at Wits University where she met School. They purchased 18 Mar 2012 at Silvermine. (photograph supplied) her husband Jonathan after a near drowning one bicycle for each incident in Mozambique. Jonathan, studying member of the family civil engineering, was the scuba officer in and went out on their first ride which was to The grit of an ARgus rider charge of the Wits Underwater Club, and Kirstenbosch. That last hill up to the top gate Marje rode her first Argus Cycle Tour in noticed Marje having trouble in the sea almost finished them and saw them walking 1983 and has only missed one year in all with her snorkelling equipment. He saved their bikes to the end. Marje was no stranger that time when she was training for the the day, and they have now been married to cycling as she remembers riding to school Two Oceans Marathon. Her affiliation for 40 years, have a daughter, Sue, and son, in Zimbabwe from the age of six years old. to Club 21 made up of riders who have Patrick. Sue is a 'waterbaby' following in her Her first bike was a Raleigh and the mention done the Argus Cycle Tour more than father's footsteps. As an accomplished scuba of the word still makes her heart flutter. 21 times keeps her going year after year, diver she has had the opportunity to dive along with the camaraderie experienced all around the world — the Great Barrier AN introduction to Cycle Racing and the awesome scenery along the way. Reef, the Red Sea, the Cayman Islands, and Betty Goble encouraged Marje to Club 21 works closely with Rotary and has visited the very beach at Ponta da Barra, accompany her on her first long cycle the Pick and Pay Argus organisers to raise where her parents first met. adventure, the 120 km Burger Apple Tour funds through the cycle tour for worthy from Bellville to Villiersdorp. For a novice beneficiaries. A bit of sailing it was tough and Marje walked much of Early in their marriage Jonathan designed the way up Franschhoek Pass, learning a Birding and fitness and built a 50 foot yacht, called Bergwind. lot about herself and her bike! Here is her Marje, a keen birder, walker and mountain With very little sailing knowledge, and a crew sage advice for would be riders — use biker, has dreams of travelling and cycling of 10, they set off on the 1976 Cape to Rio the technique of spinning to make cycling longer tours in various parts of South Africa, yacht race, leaving their small children behind easier, and to take you through the tough as well as the rest of the world, particularly while they learnt how to sail! Once safely at times — don't fight the hills, its ok to just in France. She trains regularly at weekly their destination, the children joined them keep moving. Accept the help you get from spinning classes at the Old Mutual gym for the trip home. This experience influenced others, especially advice about which gear is in Pinelands and on weekends loves to go Patrick's future and in 1996 he sailed to Rio best to use and when. cycling in the scenic Western Cape. 

www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za April 2012 | the muse | 15 TravelTravellers Paris to Canterbury e weren’t quite trying to up the Eiffel Tower, but rather visited the park recapture our youth but we at its feet, and explored the Bois de Boulogne, fancied returning to the place with its lawns, lakes, bridges the wonderful Le where Max proposed on the Chalet des Iles restaurant on an island in the WIsle de la Cité in Paris. That first trip had been lake. Just walking anywhere in Paris is food for in the icy winter months at Christmas time the soul, with interesting people, buildings, when all the streets were full of sparkling artists and life going on all around you. fairy lights, and street vendors selling roasted Our journey continued on the Eurostar chestnuts and chocolate brioche. This time through the Channel Tunnel to friends in Kent. it was spring, green trees and bright flowers A favourite day outing was to Leeds Castle, everywhere. Instead of a hotel, we decided which isn’t in Leeds but 8km south of Kent, to rent an apartment and live like the locals, dating back to 1119. We decided to take a shopping at the fresh fruit and vegetable picnic, and were bowled over by the array of markets, eating olives and drinking wine on activities that could fill our day, starting with the banks of the Canal St Denis, while we a ride in a tethered helium balloon giving watched the boats travel through numerous us a wonderful aerial view of the castle and locks. We had seen the big attractions before its surrounds, and a falcon display which so this time we didn’t fight the crowds going the crowd loved as the birds swooped low over their heads. We managed to conquer the maze, shaped like a Queen's crown by Max and made up of 2400 yew trees. We and Glynn found our way to its centre, which is the Schutte entrance to a hidden underground grotto lined with mosaic artwork made of shells and wood. This spot marks the escape route so that one doesn’t have to retrace one’s steps through the maze. Our last adventure was to Canterbury and a delightful boat ride down the River Stour, leaving us with the impression that we had just been to Venice. The sweeping trees and buildings along the water’s edge gave us glimpses into people’s homes. We had to duck when going under the very low bridges, and the guide was full of stories of the witch’s dunking chair, the monks who hid Left: Eiffel tower, Rose Gardens on the island and other fascinating history on the Promenade Plantée of the city. The boat stopped at the Old Aquaduct, Parisian architecture, Weavers restaurant where we had a delicious View from the helium balloon over traditional pie and spent the rest of the Leeds Castle. Above from the top: afternoon wandering among the alleys and Boat ride along River Stour in shops of the home of the Canterbury Tales. Canterbury, Canterbury shops.

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The big bang at the

The blast above was recorded on noon day gun the 64668th firing of the guns A long time tradition in Cape Town is the firing of the noon day gun from . The guns are maintained by the South African Navy, and triggered by the South African Astronomical Observatory. The views from signal hill are inspiring and the gunfire quite moving!

The firing of the guns on signal hill has been use in the world — with the firing of the open to the public since 2004. Follow the noonday gun being Cape Town's oldest signs from Buitengracht Street to Military living tradition. The guns were moved up Road and up to the Lion Battery to watch to the Lion Battery on Signal Hill in 1902, this spectacle, daily, except Sundays and when the blasts from the cannon became too public holidays. The South African Navy disruptive in the city centre. is responsible for maintaining the canons In the early days the guns were triggered and from 11:45am there is an officer who remotely by telegraph from the oldest will give a brief history of the guns, while timekeeper in the country, the South African demonstrating how the 1.3kg gunpowder Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), and this charge is loaded — no canon balls for tradition continues today. The time keeping obvious reasons! The officer raises the red devices at the Observatory rely on satellite flag to indicate that the gun will be fired signals (GPS), armed with atomic clocks. and then moves the crowd of onlookers The signals are monitored and the relevant away for the blast, which is triggered by the calculated corrections done every minute. At time keeping devices at the South African noon a signal is sent via a regular modem and Astronomical Observatory. Bearing in mind telephone line to the cannon at Lion Battery that the sound travels at approximately 3 on Signal Hill. If there is a problem and the seconds per kilometre, the muffled blast that cannon does not fire there is a Naval officer we hear in Pinelands is probably reaching us who will manually fire the second cannon, 20 seconds after the cannon has been fired. which is always loaded in case of a misfire. Cannons have been used to indicate the time The only time that both guns did not fire, in Cape Town since about 1798, helping ships was in January 2005. In earlier days, in 1895, to check their marine chronometers, which a spider set off the gun at 10:30 am. The The cannon firing at Lion Battery, were used to calculate longitude. Currently number of cannon firings is recorded and can The view over , McClean the two English 18-pounders that have been be seen displayed at the Lion Battery. Thanks Telescope at the South African fired since 1806 are the oldest guns in daily to SAAO & SA Navy PRO.  Astronomical Observatory www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za April 2012 | the muse | 17 Directory

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INVEST NEAR UCT! R650 000m neg ENJOY DOWNSCALING! R1.480m neg Ground floor flat with private garden. Modern Cluster home, free standing, no levy, pet friendly. fitted kitchen open-plan to lounge. 2 Double Open plan lounge/dining room, kitchen with bedrooms (bics), 1 full bathroom (shower and built in stove. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (main 19 Union Avenue, Pinelands 6 Pleasant Place, Pinelands bath). Parking bay right in front of the entrance en suite). Flow to undercover patio. Erf size 359 to the flat. sq.m. Off street parking. FREE VALUATIONS! Advice on selling or buying a home!

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Lock-up & Go in The Orchards *R1.895m Character Thatch in Champagne Area *R3.395m Spacious Ground Floor Flat *R895 000 PINELANDS. Set in stunning garden. Entrance to charming PINELANDS. Stunning views overlooking golf course and PINELANDS. Spacious 94 m² ground floor flat in the Popular lounge and dining room, French doors to patio and manageable mountains. Entrance hall to lounge and diningroom. Fireplace. Kindroggan complex. In garden setting with controlled access garden. White & oak kitchen - Downstairs: 2 dbl bedrooms, full Guest cloak. Modern eat-in kitchen. Outdoor flow to pool, lapa Spacious Lounge. family bathroom. Upstairs. Main bedroom, full en-suite. Fitted & braai area. Study. 4 Double beds. 2 Baths (mes). Laundry. 2 bedrooms. study. Single garage and carport. STUNNING MOUNTAIN VIEWS. Large double garage. Loft room. Self contained cottage. 1 Bathroom. Web: www.harcourts.co.za WMP3772 Web: www.harcourts.co.za WMP3799 Single garage.

Family Double Storey *R2.800m 4 Bedroomed Semi *R1.120m Beautiful Property - Excellent Price *R915 000 PINELANDS. Glorious mountain views. Lounge, dining room OBSERVATORY. This charming property’s small seeming façade WOODSTOCK. Cosy new home. 2 Spacious bedrooms. Sizable and family room. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. is deceptive, as once inside the property is much larger than open plan living area. Breakfast bar extension of kitchen Patio & pool. Double garage. the initial impression leads one to believe. With four bedrooms, counter makes early morning breakfast a delight. Eye-level PLUS self contained cottage with lounge, dining room, including the loft, and off-street parking for two vehicles this oven with newly fitted hob and extractor is any foodie’s kitchen kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. house offers very good investment potential. dream. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Web: www.harcourts.co.za WMP3678 Web: www.harcourts.co.za WMP2864 Web: www.harcourts.co.za WMP3826

Exceptionally Well Priced Townhouse *R1.095m Beautiful Semi in *R900 000 Investment Opportunity! *R630 000 UPPER WOODSTOCK. Gorgeous 2 bedroomed townhouse with WOODSTOCK. This beautiful property has 2 spacious SALT RIVER. 1 Bedroom, 1 bathroom bachelor apartment garage, probably the best value in Upper Woodstock! 2 Spacious double bedrooms with plenty of build in cupboards, a full with open plan Kitchen and Lounge, spacious Balcony and en bedrooms (bics) and bathroom. Spacious open plan lounge with bathroom and enclosed courtyard. A spacious open plan suite Bathroom. Central to most amenities this property is balcony. Modern granite topped kitchen. Gorgeous views over kitchen and lounge make it the ideal starter home or student ideally located close to shops and transport. This is an excellent the bay. 24 Hour complex security, communal pool. accommodation. Priced to Go. Don’t miss out! investment as a first time buyer or investment to rent out. Web: www.harcourts.co.za WMP3768 Web: www.harcourts.co.za WMP3474 Web: www.harcourts.co.za WMP2944

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