August / September 2014 Dear Friends, Magalies Classics – the classical music festival at Kumbagana Game Lodge on the 27th July and the Sparkling Waters Hotel & Spa’s “Christmas in July” Saturday classical music show on the same weekend has set the tone for “Classics in the Buffelspoort Valley” for next year. Both events were well attended and enjoyed by all.

26 July 2014 – Sparkling Waters Hotel & Spa – “Christmas in July” Con Grazia Delights the Guests During Evening Dinner -- photo by Phillip du Plessis

27 July 2014 – Magaliesberg Classics – Kumbagana Game Lodge

Pretoria Youth Philharmonic Orchestra: Opening the Out-door Concert Con Grazia Classic Ensemble photo by Melissa Opperman Performing light Classical Music - photo by Melissa Opperman

The Royal Bafokeng Lebone II College Music Department’s Youth Band

Jamming at the Magaliesberg Classics – Kumbagana Game Lodge- photo by Melissa Opperman

Magaliesberg Classics 2014” – Kumbagana - DVD’s are selling“ at R40 each. Call 079 119 0789

The inaugural Old Mutual Dam 2 Dam Stage Race, on the 2nd and 3rd of August 2014, was a two stage mountain cycling race from Buffelspoort Dam (- Buffelspoort ATKV) reaching Konka Resort on the

first day Saturday the 2nd August. On Sunday the 3rd the second stage started at Konka and ended at the Brauhaus Amm Damm, along the shores of the Olifantsnek Dam. We thank all participants for taking part in the event.

WHAT’S NEW? Martin Bain –Venn, first cyclist to the finishing line. It was a tough race – Congratulations! - photo by Vivienne Reynolds

SPRING GOLF DAY! Friday - 5th September 2014

SPRING GOLF DAY! Mooinooi Golf Club – 5th September 2014 The Buffelspoort Valley Tourism - Spring Golf Day planning committee is made up of two very dynamic women, Dee White and Gloria Staples. They have secured top “golf tournament” event managers - The Golf Guys, the auctioneers - On Course Golf Promotions, as well as Frik Du Preez former Springbok Rugby champion to spice-up this fundraising event. The Spring Golf Day aims to raise funds to run the Buffelspoort Tourism and Information Centre for the year.

There are great prizes for the winners of the Spring Golf Day tournament. It is going to be a great day for networking, boosting local businesses and having fun at the Mooinooi Golf club.

Lots of Prizes to be Won! First Prize - Sparkling Waters Hotel & Spa Mid-week for first 4ball, to enjoy A Two Night Midweek Break for 2 including Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at the Sparkling Waters Hotel AND Two rejuvenating Hot Stone Back Massages at the Sparkling Health Spa AND Two adrenalin packed Magaliesberg Canopy Tours.Worth R5000 per/player Second Prize - Hunter’s Rest Mountain Resort Weekend stay over for second 4ball, includes Dinner/ Bed and Breakfast. Worth R4000 per/player Third Prize - ATKV Holiday Resort Mid-week for stay over for third 4ball includes Bed and Breakfast. Worth R3650 per/player Fourth Prize - Water Glen Lodge, a prize of Bed and Breakfast over a weekend at the lodge, per couple. Worth R1500 per/player Plus  Huge Food Hampers by major Hotel Catering Suppliers  Exclusive Kumquat Gift Shop Voucher  Tree Tops Gift Voucher of delicious Preserves and Jams Spring Golf Night Dinner Friday 5th September 2014 – 18h00 to 23h00 Guest Speaker: Frik Du Preez -“Save The Rhino”

To be auctioned by OCGP  World recognised painters, Bill McGill and Rita Schubert’s artwork will be auctioned at the Spring Golf Day dinner  Frik Du Preez will sign a Rugby Ball to be auctioned on that day,  Other Sports Memorabilia  Plus a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue Label Whiskey / Gary Player DVD, collector’s item / 1994 Original Election From with 1995 World Rugby Cup Logo, collector’s item

September 2014 - Arbour Month

Arbour Day - 1st September 2014 The Kgaswane - Peglarae Trail Project - 1 September 2014 Kgaswane Mountain Reserve Entrance Gate Phone Marnice Kgaswane/Peglarae Project Co-ordinator Tel: 083 457 9954

Arbou r Week - 1st to 7th September 2014 The Spekboom to Schools Project - 2nd and 7th September 2014 Majakaneng and Brits Schools enjoy the Project Manager: Joel Botha’s talk on this Oxygen factory, and get to plant Spekboom around their schools as fire-break hedges. Phone Desiree Buffelspoort Tourism Office Tel: 079 119 0789

Spring Beer Festival at on the (old Pretoria / Road)

Deutsche Schule Kroondal Tel: 014 536 3814 Faks: 086 518 0576 [email protected] – for more information.

The Info Centre’s Bookshop

The new “Birds of the Magaliesberg” selling at R20

The 4th edition of the comprehensive field guide compiled by John & Jenny Wesson and Renier & Millene Balt can be bought at the Buffelspoort Valley Tourism & Info Offices. The guide compiled on behalf of Rotary Club, Wildlife and Environment Society of SA and Birdlife Harties.

In stock once more, the “Wildflowers of the Magaliesberg” selling for R250 per copy

An easy-to-use colour coded book serves as an introduction to over 500 wild flowers of the Magaliesberg. By Kevin Gill and Andry Engelbrecht. A must have for guesthouses and lodges along the mountain range.

Selling a DVD recording of the 2014 Magalies Classics, 27th July 2014 at Kumbagana Game Lodge @ R40 each!

Local Restaurants and Entertainment

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Hospitality Packages for the Spring Golf Day

Mooinooi

The Route 104, known as the old Pretoria/Rustenburg Rd, alternative to the and the Buffelspoort Valley offers the visitor interesting sights and activities to discover. The local restaurants provide one with local cuisine and good old fashioned hospitality. You are invited to take a slow drive from Johannesburg, Rustenburg or Pretoria to come and enjoy local gems along the citrus belt.

Local Restaurants and Entertainment

Kareoke every Friday Bosveld Pub & Grub Darts Competition every Thursday Saturday “Bring and Braai” Open from Mondays to Saturdays Kitchen Hours 10h30 to 22h00. Hamburgers / Steaks and much more. Perfect getaway break for the kids. Mooinooi Golf Club Open 7 days a week. Kitchen Hours 7hoo – 15h30. Restaurant - Bar Great place to start the day with a wholesome Breakfast! Weavers Pub – Weavers Specialty: 300g Aged Rump Steak, egg, Buffelspark Shopping Complex salad and Chips = R60 Every Friday Night – Live Entertainment Great Menu – Value for Money Buffelspark Shopping Complex Pensioners Specials every day of the week. Reservation required: Open from Mondays to Ihlanti Wildlife Restaurant Saturdays Contact Pat @ 082 469 1933 The Workshop Restaurant – Reservation required: Open on Saturdays and Sundays Mountain Sanctuary Park Contact Martin @ 082 439 5237 Sunday lamb on spit and carvery buffet lunch @ R125.00 for adults and special rates for children under 12. Make it a full day’s outing and start with an exhilarating Magaliesberg Canopy Tour, enjoy our legendary lunch and end the day with a relaxing Spa treatment at our award winning facility. Reservation required: Contact – 014 535 0000/6

Kom proe die lekkerste biltong in Mooinooi omgewing en loer in vir

geskenkies en hampers.

Biltong Boys vier ons eerste verjaarsdag en beplan weer die gewildste Mnr en Mej Biltong Boys kompetisie in September. Kom spandeer R50 in die

winkel en kry inskrywing heeltemal gratis en moenie wag nie daar is net 100 plekke beskikbaar.

Kontak Diana 0827452570 of Ad 2AD3365.

In stock at Kumquat Gift Shop

EMTHUNZINI HATS - PRICES VARY FROM R200 - R350

In an effort to reduce the incidence of skin cancer in , CANSA are acting proactively to help the public protect themselves against skin damage and cancer. The partnership between Emthunzini Hats and CANSA is in keeping with this philosophy.

Contact Surana @ 082 573 5485

Special from 01 September is “STAY FOR 2 NIGHTS OR MORE FOR ONLY R800.00P.P.P.N SHARING

INCLUDING DINNER, BED AND BREAKFAST”

Buffelspoort Tourism Association’s SPRING GOLF DAY Thinking of making a relaxing weekend of it? Two People Sharing - * Hospitality Packages * 5th September 2014 Venue Contact Details Description * Caza Marzet * Contact: 0832748127 Self- Catering [email protected]

Feathers Bed & Contact: 082 387 5450 Bed and Breakfast Breakfast [email protected]

*Innibos Guest Contact: 0832748127 Guest Lodge / Self- Catering Ideal for 4 Ball Teams House* [email protected]

*Grace Point Guest Contact: 82 469 2228 Well placed Guest Lodge Lodge* [email protected] right opposite the Mooinooi Golf Course Buffelspoort ATKV Contact: 014 180 6521 Family Holiday Resort [email protected] Camping and Self-Catering *Buffelspoort Contact: 082 865 5044 Rietfontein Road Backpackers* [email protected] Self-Catering for backpackers. Bishopstone Guest Contact: 083 450 3116 Rietfontein Road Farm [email protected] Self- Catering *Sparkling Waters Contact: 014 535 0000 – 6 Luxury Hotel and Spa, and Hotel & Spa* [email protected] the Magaliesberg Canopy Tours Kumbagana Game Contact: 072 204 6559 Beautiful Chalets in the Bush Lodge [email protected] Mountain Sanctuary Contact:014 534 0114 Camping and Self-Catering Park Hunters Rest Contact: 014 537 8300 Luxury Hotel with a little Mountain Resort [email protected] sport for everyone

Waterglen Guest Contact: 014 537 2412 On the R24 Lodge [email protected] Luxury Guest Lodge *Adem Guest House* Contact: 083 635 9233 Access from R104/ Rex Road [email protected] Close to Rustenburg B&B

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Yours Sincerely Office Hours Tuesday to Friday Desiree 9 am – 4:30pm Saturday Tourism and Info Centre 10am - 1:30pm Contact Details Cell: 079 8176 515 079 119 0789