TABLE TALKER Summer Edition 2018
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St Luke’s Hospice West Coast is a non-pro t ST LUKE'S HOSPICE WEST COAST community-based organisation. Our focus is on improving the quality of life of people su ering from incurable illnesses at an advanced stage. No patient Your Community Hospice will be rejected on the basis of their race, religion, age, sexual gender or nancial status. by Kay Bailey - Chairperson & PR, St Luke’s Hospice WC Over the years many improvements and changes were made to our Hof Street o ces to WHAT WE DO St Luke's Hospice West Coast was founded by accommodate our growing needs and for us to be We provide a service to respond to the physical, Jenny and John Bell in 1993 when they realised able to o er our Patients a comfortable, happy sun emotional, social and spiritual needs of individuals there was a need for such a service in the West lled and welcoming space to socialise during and their families when coping with an illness which Coast area. The rst o cial committee meeting Patient Day Care mornings or to share any no longer responds to curative treatment. Our was held in the same year and St Luke's Hospice concerns with our Sisters on hand. patients are assessed in a holistic way and their West Coast was born. needs met wherever possible. Our community Our sta component is limited; we rely almost sisters work in close liaison with general After operating for some time from their own entirely on our dedicated Volunteers to run our practitioners, hospital doctors, nursing agencies and dining room, in December of 1994 rented premises Hospice. We are blessed with two wonderful are supported by a social worker and a team of were found in Milpark Centre Milnerton and the Nursing Sisters who have both been with us for trained volunteers who give support to patients and administration of the o ce was transferred there. decades. We are grateful to our dedicated Care their families in their homes. Thanks to the generosity from the public in the Team, Bereavement Team, O ce Team and Shop latter half of 1997 a property was purchased in Hof Volunteers. With the proceeds from our two charity COMMUNITY NURSING Street, Table View, to rmly establish St Luke’s shops and the continued support from the public Our community nursing sisters coordinate the care Hospice West Coast in the area. This house still St Luke's Hospice West Coast continues to provide of the patients in their own homes through regular serves as our o ce today. the community with Quality Palliative Care. visits. During these visits they assist with nursing needs, liaise with medical attendants regarding pain and symptom control and provide emotional support to the patient and their family. A 10 bedded Ward is available at St Luke’s Hospice Kenilworth for respite and symptom control. This is a short term facility of up to 2 weeks. The ward provides a backup to our Community Service.
COUNSELING SERVICES While visiting patients in their own homes our experienced social worker will o er support and assistance for the social, emotional and nancial needs of the patient, and to their family in crisis.
WHAT COSTS ARE INVOLVED Our services are available to all at no charge either to the patients or to their families. However, should a Gardens at our Hof Street O ce. patient be a member of a medical aid scheme, an account will be submitted as most medical aid schemes include ''Hospice Bene ts''. OUR CHARITY SHOPS MILNERTON SHOP (since 2000) TABLE VIEW SHOP (since 2003) THE AREAS WE COVER To assist us in funding our vital services and to In March of 2003 we were fortunate to be able to Milnerton, Ysterplaat, Rugby, Brooklyn, Century City, make the necessary building extensions over the purchase our second property at 248 Blaauwberg Sandrift, Summer Greens, Edgemead, Bothasig, years, in 2000 St Luke's Hospice West Coast opened Road in Table View, where we established our Richwood and Burgundy Estate. Table View, its rst charity shop in rented premises in second very successful charity shop. In 2016 we Flamingo Vlei, Sunset Beach, Blouberg, Sunningdale, Milnerton. From humble beginnings our Milnerton lodged an application to rezone from residential to Parklands, West Beach, Big Bay, Melkbosstrand and shop grew and over time we took over two other general business in order to obtain business rights. as far as Duynefontein on the Cape West Coast. adjoining shops in the same building and that is In so doing we were obliged by Council to submit a To access the services of St Luke's Hospice West Coast a patient must live within our area of where our thriving Milnerton shop is still housed at plan to upgrade our Table View Shop. Final operation. present. approval was granted in October 2017. PATIENT DAY CARE MORNINGS AT HOSPICE Milnerton Shop Contact 021 551 0956 Table View Shop Contact 021 557 8054 We have a team of Volunteer Caregivers who meet on a weekly basis with patients at our premises. THE GIANT LEAP TO UPGRADE OUR TABLE VIEW CHARITY SHOP - BEGINS! At these social mornings patients interact with one another and with trained volunteers who o er Previous Table View shop. valuable support. Patients enjoy tea and eats and can partake in various activities or take a more relaxing option and enjoy a manicure or foot massage when on o er. Our Community Sisters and Social Worker are available to the patients during these social mornings.
BEREAVEMENT FOLLOW-UP We have a trained Volunteer Bereavement team whose services, if required by the family, extend to a period of up to 13 months after the death of a loved Our amazing charity shop volunteers. Artist’s rendering of our new shop. While construction is underway we will one. The care of the family does not end with the relocate to shop 13A, The Piazza Shopping Centre, Link Road, Parklands. death of the patient and our bereavement team You can contact St Luke’s Hospice West Coast at Tel: 021 557 8925 Monday to Friday 08h30 - 15h00 follows up with each family and supports them in Or visit our Website: www.hospicewestcoast.co.za their loss after the patient has passed away.
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From the Editor......
TABLEVIEW revamp and the centre will don a sexy new People seem to have polarized feelings façade with all the trimmings... we can’t wait! towards tattoos- they either love them or hate Distribution: 20 000 them! Turn to page 11 and get the inside story While maintenance of a property is a constant so that you can be prepared when your Centre Management: and on-going hamster wheel, we did add a few daughter (or son) comes to ask for one…. Renita Horn new items to the mall’s o ering this year, which Tel: 021 557 8136 include advertising boards (with camera and Capetonions love the outdoors, even at night. Email: [email protected] anti-jamming bene ts) to the parking area (see How about a moon hike up Lion’s Head? Page 3 page 9) and a Crime Reporting Board that is will help you make up your mind. Next Issue: Winter 2019 tted on the wall in the foyer at the western entrance (page 12). May 2018 come to an end in a splendid way and 2019 hold a bunch of lovely surprises in its Dear Readers Another very useful item we added is a pocket. de brillator, which is kept in an emergency box It is Summer with a capital S, because she has Enjoy Summer! announced her arrival, full of colour and life, as next to the toilet for the disabled. This item Summer should. Personally my favourite gives audible instructions to anyone who seasons are spring and autumn – but Summer needs to use it on a person su ering from a Warm regards, always creates special memories, probably cardiac arrest – it may be operated by members because we tend to go on holiday that time of of the public and will only give shock treatment Renita the year. if the unit has measured the patient and instructed the person to do so. Being from Namibia, well, I operate better and @TableviewShoppingCentre have more energy to attack projects when the A new era is dawning for St. Luke’s Hospice, our air is warm. So what kind of projects do you front page stars. They obtained business rights @TableviewCentre have in mind for this summer and the coming last year and have plans to upgrade their Table year? View Charity Shop in Blaauwberg Road. They have relocated to Parklands temporarily, while @tableviewcentre In 2019 we are planning big changes for this a new building is being built. We wish them all mall – the Pick n Pay will undergo a total the best with their endeavours. Table Talker 03
A lion with a view - Lion’s Head full moon hikes by Suki Lock as sometimes the moon decides to hide behind the clouds. As Cape Town is a splendid city. With iconic Table Mountain and plentiful mentioned; wear good shoes, and take a jacket; even in the summer beaches all round, many Capetonians have evolved to be out and months the night air can get chilly. about in nature, and this includes at night-time. The next full moon is on Saturday 22 December 2018. Enthusiasts of Signal Hill has many evening dwellers, with a picnic or a drink, enjoying the full moon hike have created a Facebook page where you can see the spectacular views of the city lights. However, if you are a bit more photos from previous hikes and get more information about adventurous and don’t mind a bit of a hike, an even better viewpoint gatherings: www.facebook.com/fullmoonhike awaits.
Watching over Signal Hill, you will nd Lion’s Head, which – with a bit of imagination – resembles a crouching lion. The hike takes about an hour to an hour and a half, and when you reach the top you have beautiful views over the city, Camps Bay down to Blaauwberg and around towards Stellenbosch. Of course Table Mountain itself seems almost within reach.
A day visit to Lion’s Head is a lovely hike, and I have friends that make the climb early every Saturday morning, as a start to their weekend. However, for those of us that have little desire for early mornings, the full moon hike might just be the solution. This hike is an uno cial gathering of people, not formally organised and therefore free of charge, but if you decide to venture up Lion’s Head on a full moon night, you will meet many like-minded people along the way.
Families, friends, couples or individuals make their way up the slope. It is not a particularly di cult climb, but you are ascending almost 700 meters above sea-level, so expect having to put in e ort. There are areas on the path with loose rocks, so make sure you are wearing decent shoes suited for hiking, and be aware that there are places where you use chains and footholds to climb up rocks.
There is no starting time, but the idea is to reach the top before sunset Full moon hikers on Lion’s Head. and then make your way down by the light of the full moon, so most Photo taken by Gavin Lock hikers start the climb at about 18h00. Take some snacks or a picnic, from Camps Bay beach. de nitely take water and bring a headlamp to help on the way down –
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5 ways to help you declutter your life & mind Our lives are busy and full – lled with obligations and responsibilities and… just... stu . All this can make us feel overwhelmed and claustrophobic. Having more can actually make us feel less happy. Here are a few ways that can help you get a jump-start on living a decluttered life.
1. Don’t buy the thing It can be overwhelming to start clearing out if we have already accumulated a large amount of clutter, so the rst step is: do not get more. The clutter must have come from somewhere, and if we get into the habit early on to not buy more, we can at least stop adding to the problem. Also, it will be easier to stay clutter free if you start practicing to ght the instinct of “more is better.” What to do: Before buying something, ask yourself how often you will actually use it, where you will store it and if it will bring joy to your life. Also consider what you will do with it if it turns out that you do not need it after all. Thinking about these factors will help you determine if you should be bringing more into your home in the rst place. REMEMBER: This goes for “free” stu as well. If someone is clearing out their house and o ers their things (clutter) to you, do not fall into the trap of thinking you have to take them. Something is not really free if it clutters your life.
2. Work towards an active solution Often our minds are weighed down with worries; from whether we can pay our bills, to how to deal with a ght we had with a friend. Working towards nding a solution is helpful, while imagining bad outcomes or worst case scenarios only clutters our minds. What to do: If it is something you can change, work on nding a way to make the change and solving the problem. If there is nothing you can do, acknowledge it, but do not allow yourself to spend too much time on it. Sometimes you just have to move on.
3. The 3 year rule There are often things we keep because “I might still use it.” The actual truth is that more often than not these things end up as both physical and mental clutter, taking up space in our homes and lling our minds with guilt for not using them. What to do: If you haven’t used it in 3 years, chances are that you are never going use it. That guitar you were going to learn to play – let it go. That box of broken tiles you were going to use for doing mosaic – let it go. You can sell it or donate it, but do not let it take away from your happiness anymore.
4. Don’t just move it around When you choose that you want to declutter your home, decide what you are going to do with the items you do not keep. Often after a “spring clean” we end up with bags and boxes lled with stu that we know we do not want, but somehow that stu stays in our home, being moved from place to place as it gets in our way. What to do: Know what you are going to do with the items before you start. Giving to a charity? Set a date for when you will deliver – and stick to it. Selling? Give yourself a deadline before your charity delivery date – if you haven’t sold them by then, add them to your charity donation and deliver them. Have a plan for getting the clutter you have identi ed out of your home.
5. Fill your life with what brings joy We live in a world where it often feels that the more we have, the better our life is. As mentioned at the start, this “more” unfortunately also often translates to less joy. What to do: Have a look at your life and surroundings and ask yourself if what you see really makes you happy. If not, think about what it is that would bring you true joy, and shape your world according to your bliss. Table Talker 05
KEEPING YOUR VISION IN FOCUS At Torga, it’s all about providing patients with the best solution for their visual day. By cutting out the middleman, Torga Optical not only o ers professional and caring eye care, but also provides the latest lens technology and fashions in frame design at very competitive prices.
With stores located all over South Africa and Namibia, Torga is the only optical chain in South Africa that owns and operates its own state-of-the-art lens-manufacturing facility. Torga lenses are manufactured using cutting-edge German precision lens technology.
All Torga Optical frames are designed following European fashion trends, and hand- nished in-house. Torga’s style ethos is: Why pay extra for bling branding when you can get multiple pairs of beautiful frames for so much less? Your glasses should express your individuality. Visit www.torgaoptical.co.za to make a booking online at your nearest Torga Optical Store.
TORGA’S ONE-2-FREE MULTIFOCAL PROMOTION
From only R3,750* you can get: ONE: A professional, fully comprehensive eye test 2: Two frames with multi-focal lenses FREE: Scratch-free protection on both pairs plus a free sunglass tint on one pair
*Terms and conditions: The ONE-2-FREE Multifocal promotion is valid until 31st December 2018. The above mentioned R3,750 price is a “from” price and includes one fully comprehensive eye test, two pairs of selected frames from the Essentials Collection (Green Dot), both pairs with Torga Optical multifocal lenses made to your prescription, free scratch-free protection on both pairs, and a free sun tint on one pair. Frame and lens upgrades will include an increase to the total price. Go to www.torgaoptical.co.za to view the full price lea et and terms and conditions. This promotion can be shared with a friend – an additional eye test (if required) will incur an extra cost.
Cnr Blaauwberg & Otto du Plessis Road | www.tableviewcentre.co.za | 021 557 8136 06 Summer Edition 2018 SLOT CARS REVIVED RACE WORLD SLOT CAR RACEWAY, located in Table View Shopping Centre, is a family run business, which opened in April 2018. Owners Manfred and Angelique Karner are passionate about the hobby and aim to put slot car racing rmly on the map. The raceway is open from Wednesdays to Sundays, when anyone can try their hand at slot racing, and hosts club racing on Monday and Wednesday evenings, with a Youth League meeting after school on Friday afternoons. In addition to casual racing, Race World caters for birthday parties and corporate events.
The country’s top slot car racers descended upon Race World in July, to compete in the SAMCA (South African Model Car Association) SA National Championships, with racers from as far a eld as Pretoria, Pietermaritzburg, Durban, East London and Port Elizabeth.
Race World also regularly hosts endurance races, the 6-hour race in September having attracted teams from Johannesburg and Klerksdorp.
During the school holidays, Race World hosted an exciting School Holidays Challenge, with youngsters of all ages having a great time racing each other for top honours.
WHAT IS SLOT CAR RACING?
Slot racing is about the fun of building and racing electrically operated model racing cars on a miniature race track. It is both a sport and a hobby and satis es the desire to create and compete. These two elements constitute a recreation o ered by few other leisure activities and appeal to both young and old, as well as being one of the most enjoyable family activities available.
People are amazed when they learn what is involved and the social and developmental bene ts of the hobby, which go well beyond the scope of mere "play." Participants quickly develop technical skills, an enhanced sense of hand-eye coordination, hone their competitive nature, ne tune reaction skills and enjoy an interactive hobby with enthusiasts of all ages, learning sportsmanship at its highest level.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF SLOT RACING IN SOUTH AFRICA
Slot racing in South Africa became popular with the introduction of Scalextric in the early 1960s, when a large number of 'Scalextric' clubs sprung up all over the country, with many leisure and sports clubs having Scalextric track layouts.
The hobby took o in a big way when commercial raceways opened in the mid 1960s. Pix Raceways was located in Johannesburg, but the most impressive of all was Miniways, located on Cape Town's foreshore. Miniways had three huge eight lane tracks. There was another raceway located in Sea Point. The raceways sold vast inventories of cars, controllers and spare parts. Around 1969, by which time the worldwide slot racing boom was already over, the raceways unfortunately closed down.
Clubs were however the mainstay of slot racing in South Africa and helped the hobby to not only survive, but grow from strength to strength. Cars were scratch-built by enthusiasts, building their own chassis from brass and steel rod and tuning their own motors.
Ecurie Elite Model Racing Car Club (EEMRCC), founded in 1963 and still active today, hosted national events even before the formation of SAMCA. Clubs in the Eastern Cape and Durban were the main instigators of the creation of SAMCA, resulting in the standardisation of rules and regulations and organising national events. The rst SAMCA sanctioned national event was held in 1966, at the Aberaz club in Port Elizabeth, with the second round held at the Ecurie Elite club in Durban.
The Cambridge Slot Car Club in Maitland was founded in 1969 and members still meet regularly every Tuesday and Friday evening for racing.
Slot racing at a national level in South Africa has always been extremely competitive and a number of South African slot car racers have competed in the International Slot Racing Association (ISRA) World Championships.
There are active SAMCA a liated clubs in Johannesburg, Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. Contact Race World SA on 0826344150 or [email protected] Table Talker 07
Dream pieces created for you by Davon Kahn
Hello to all the Kahns Jewellers’ friends... old and new!
It has been just on 3 months that we have been open in our new shop in the Tableview Centre and it has been wonderful to see you all. The feedback that we have gotten has indeed been very heart warming. Thank you all so much.
Please don’t forget that Christmas is coming sooner than we think, so pop in at any time to see the new stock we have in gold and silver. Also remember that if you would like to have a piece made up, you need to get in early as there may not be enough time later or closer to the festive season.
A friendly reminder: please check the claws on your rings to make sure they have not warn away and that your diamonds and other stones are safe. If you are not sure, pop in and we will have a look for you at no cost.
Please don’t forget: we can and will work with your old gold or silver to remake a fresh, modern piece of jewellery for you. All you need to do is give us an idea of what you like and we will then work from that. Look for all that old broken items in your jewellery box, bring it in and you will be amazed at what will come from it.
Manufacturing is our specialty and it is not very expensive to do if you supply the metals and stone. If you do not have enough, the extra can always be added for you to make that dream piece you have always wanted.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to our store.
Cnr Blaauwberg & Otto du Plessis Road | www.tableviewcentre.co.za | 021 557 8136 08 Summer Edition 2018 PETS ON HOLIDAY The holidays are approaching rapidly, so what and need to be considered more carefully. Using a • Ensure you are happy that the kennel or cattery about our pets? Practical and emotional factors reputable pet travel service can be very helpful and meets the standard you require. Ask your friends, need to be considered when deciding what to do is essential for international air travel. vets, vetshops, breeders etc. for recommendations with your pets during the holidays. or go and look for yourself. Look at the state of the At the Destination kennels and the runs, the cleanliness, how the sta TAKING THEM WITH YOU Taking Fido on holiday might be a great idea in relates to the animals, how much space the animals theory, but if the facilities are unsuitable then you have and how secure it is. If your pet needs a Travel by Car are not doing them or yourself any favours. speci c diet or medication, check with the kennel A number of factors need to be considered: that they o er this service. Catteries should o er 1. Type of pet: Cats generally don’t travel that well as Factors worth considering are: space, options to climb and play, be quiet and away they don’t like unusual movement or • Do the overnight stops allow pets? from dogs and not be overcrowded environments. They are inclined to panic and can • Is your pet safe when you stop for breaks? • Make sure that your pet’s vaccinations are up to disappear very quickly if they escape. They should • Are your pets contained at your destination and date, including kennel cough in dogs. Follow your be in escape-proof animal carriers that are large safe from tra c, other pets, wild animals etc? vet’s advice to maximise your pet’s protection. enough for them to be comfortable, with water • Are your pets fully vaccinated? Rabies is a disease Kennels and catteries do increase risk of certain and familiar bedding. Calming medications may that is not endemic to the Cape, but is found in diseases due to the high density of animals from help. Dogs generally travel better than cats as other parts of South Africa. Rural areas generally di erent homes. Vaccinations should be done at long as their basic needs are met – such as have a higher level of unvaccinated animals and least 1 week before going to the kennel. su cient space, water provision, temperature thus there would be increased risk of exposure to • Use a good tick and ea product before your pets control and adequate stops. Smaller pets such as go in. certain diseases. rats, hamsters and guinea pigs are probably best • Book early – the better kennels get booked up for • Exposure levels to ticks and other parasites, left at home as they are easily stressed. the main holidays. particularly in the more rural areas. 2. Nature of the individual pet(s): A pet that gets stressed or over-excited is not a good candidate • Nearest vet. It is always nice to know where you House / Pet Sitting for a long road trip. Calming medications are only can turn to if when you need it. This is a very good option for sensitive pets, sick partly e ective in moderating this response and • Lastly, is your pet welcome at your destination? pets, old pets and multiple pet households. The should not be relied on. Not everybody wants a wet dog on their lap while advantage for your home security is obvious, as is 3. Health of the pet: Any pet with a pre-existing tanning on the beach, or one of your friends might the need to nd someone reputable that knows and health condition should be given the ok by their be highly allergic to your cat... loves animals. This person must have permission to vet before traveling. have any sick pets attended to, should the need 4. Distance traveling: This relates more to planning LEAVING THEM BEHIND arise. It is also a good idea to warn your vet practice as su cient breaks need to be factored in which that you will be away. can signi cantly extend the duration of the trip. Kennels and Catteries Putting your pets into a kennel or cattery is the most Service options vary, as does the price, so nd out Travel by Air and Public Transport popular holiday option. Kennel standards vary and exactly what the price covers. Expect to pay Other forms of animal travel, such as air-travel and are not without potential risk factors, but they are R100–R150 per day for the basic service, excluding public transport, Holidayare more complex and expensive, convenient and some animals Season love going. agency fees. What Toy to get your Pet?
Does your dog enjoy CHEWING on things that Does your dog like getting REWARDED? Toys that usually they shouldn’t...why not try a Rope Toy, KDYHKROORZDUHDVWRƓOOZLWKWUHDWVZLOOZRUN Rubber or Dental Chew Toys, something to satisfy ZRQGHUVVRPHFDQEHƓOOHGZLWKSHOOHWVRUVRIW Tableview Vetshop their chewing needs. Depending on the dogs treats. Interactive toys are mentally and physically level of chewing, you can gets toys that are from rewarding. You could even get interactive games medium to high durability. You can also get softer to play with your pet, this would need to be squishier toys for the golden oldies. supervised and is usually a training aid.
If your dog loves CHASING choose a retrieving toy CATSFDQEHWULFN\WKH\ZLOOOLNHO\ƓQGWKHPRVW WKDWFDQŴ\RUERXQFHHUUDWLFDOO\WRH[HUFLVHDQG mundane objects and have hours of fun, possibly entertain your dog without completely tiring you even the packaging of their recent gift. BUT cats RXW0D\EHDŴ\LQJGLVFRUDEDOOODXQFKHU have been known to absolutely love Laser Pointers, Feather Wands, Furry Mice (not real of If your dog loves to CARRY around their toy and course), Cat Tunnels can be quite interactive if prefers to CUDDLE than chase - why not opt for a used in conjunction with the feather wand, Catnip soft plush toy made from fabric, something with a Toys can be hugely successful, Ping Pong balls squeak could be fun for them. This soft, possibly and lastly as an added bonus they LOVE hair ties! furrier option might make a long term companion for your pet but if they are a chewer, steer clear as *Pop in and chat to our staff if you have any Questions plush toys are easy to destroy.
Pop into Tableview Vetshop between 1 - 16 December 2018 and get 10% OFF all Pet Toys in-store. 10% T’s and C’s Apply. While Stocks Last. DISCOUNT Table Talker 09
Adcam helps the ght against crime at Tableview Shopping Centre
Recent crime statistics have made it evident that we, as a community, need to get involved in ghting crime in our country. To aid in this ght, Adcam has recently installed advertising poles with CCTV cameras and jamming device sensors at Tableview Shopping Centre.
Adcam Advertising o ers a revolutionary approach that provides security services at no cost to the site owners where these systems are installed. Adcam supplies, installs and maintains these units free of charge and recovers the cost by selling the advertising space on the signs.
The Advertising Pole consists of 2 x CCTV cameras which provide recording and real time internet access to HD video in parking areas, where normal CCTV systems will typically not reach. Should an incident occur the footage from the cameras can be reviewed from anywhere via the internet, and perpetrators dealt with quick and e ciently. The footage can only be accessed via a password protected portal.
In addition, the Adcam system also contains a Remote Car Jamming Sensor device which sounds a warning when a car jamming signal is detected. A red ashing light and siren will be triggered instantly alerting security and others to the potential threat.
The CCTV surveillance cameras as well as remote jamming detector are powered by solar and therefore do not need electricity to operate.
Tableview Shopping Centre has been pro-active in the ght against crime by having the Adcam units installed – making it a safer environment for shoppers, tenants and visitors.
For more info or to book advertising space call or email Adcam - 086 006 1070 - [email protected] - or visit their website: www.adcam.co.za
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5 Years at
by Louw and Lois of Blueberries Wow!! Where has 5 years gone?!
When Blueberries started 5 years ago we had moved from Ballito KZN to the Cape to be near our children and grandchildren. We found settling in Tableview fantastic as all the essential amenities of the Western Cape worked so well! We were so impressed with the MyCiti bus service; the cleanliness of the roads and suburbs in the Cape, the prompt xing of potholes, the e ciency of the licensing department, the list goes on and on... AND what a pleasure it was to meet and serve completely new people, and how friendly they were and still are! People to chat to over co ee or breakfast… and discuss topics of the day. These fantastic loyal customers have made it a joy for us to run Blueberries here in Tableview, and to acknowledge just a few of our regular customers we’ve included their photos here below with their permission.
As we are an independent co ee shop we have over the years employed and trained many local scholars in waitressing on a casual weekend/ holiday basis, building up their con dence in dealing with customers and seeing them grow into con dent young people and then go on to their various chosen careers. Growing these scholars and have them work together with our amazing team has been most rewarding! There are many franchises around but with our small Blueberries family we pride ourselves in getting to know you and giving that personal service to each and everyone.
We welcome you to come and try our weekly specials or just a chat over a cup of co ee… As the saying goes: people who need people… are the luckiest people in the world! Table Talker 11
To tattoo or not to tattoo… an inky question by Suki Lock Tattoos – it is a rather polarising topic. It would seem that most people fall Spell check! into one of two groups: you either LOVE them, or HATE them. Seriously, if you are putting text onto your body, check the spelling. Even if you think it is “easy,” write it down and check it. Do not rely on the spelling Tattoos themselves are not skills of the tattoo artist. Also, if you are thinking of using words in a good or bad, but what we language you do not speak, be even more diligent in having it checked. have come to associate with And… if you can’t pronounce it, maybe don’t do it. them resonates strongly. For some it can mean freedom of Visit the tattoo shop expression, a reminder or Have a look at their health standards, the location, the clientele. Look at remembrance. For others it sample work of the artist and nd one that excels in the type of tattoo you brings up concepts of want. Just because someone is great at colourful characters, does not mean rebellion or violence. Some they are as skilled in gradient or black-work. Match the artist and their style call it desecration of your to the art you want. Meet the tattoo artist, ask questions and see if you will body, while others see it as a get along. Depending on the tattoo you can be in close proximity of this celebration. Even for those with tattoos, it is an individual experience. For person for hours. It is better if you like them. some, their tattoos are part of their identity, proudly displaying them all over their body. While for others it is an intensely personal experience, with Don’t bargain hunt their tattoo hidden, for only them to enjoy. This is an artwork you will be carrying with you for probably the rest of your life. Shop around to see what a fair price would be, but make the nal I am not going to tell you whether you should or shouldn’t have a tattoo. decision based on skill of artist, their experience and standards of the shop. That should be completely up to you, if you are over 18 and paying for it Find the right tattoo artist for you, and rather save up longer to a ord them, yourself. I will however give you some advice, the same advice given to me than trying to get a deal. when I faced this question, as well as a few thoughts of my own. Prepare yourself Take your time Tattoos hurt. Some people can handle the pain better than others, and Tattoos last pretty much forever, so there is no reason to ever do it on a certain areas on the body are more sensitive, so only you will know how it whim. Take your time, think about why you want this tattoo, and consider if feels when you have your tattoo. Eat a good meal; take healthy snacks if it is you will still be proud to show it o 10, 20 or even 50 years from now. a bigger tattoo that will take longer, and make sure you drink a lot of water. You will also have to take care of your tattoo afterwards; making sure the Plan the design area heals properly. See it as an investment in your body. A tattoo should be more than “a thing on your skin.” Have ideas and concepts ready before you go to the shop. A good tattoo parlour will have When in doubt… don’t an artist that can take your ideas and create a design for you, but it is not If for any reason you doubt getting a tattoo, don’t do it. This is a long term their job to come up with the idea. If you don’t know what you are looking decision; you do not have to do it right now. Give it some time and only take for, you are not ready. this step when you are really ready.
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CRIME REPORTING BOARDS Your opportunity to stamp out crime
Table View Shopping Centre has recently been tted with a brand new Crime Reporting Board, in the foyer of the entrance near the PnP Pharmacy. Crime Reporting Boards (CRB) have been in existence since 1996 and have gained momentum in building a sound working relationship with the South African Police Service (SAPS), the larger community, and the business sector.
The main purpose of these boards, which are placed at strategic points at shopping centres, community centres and taxi ranks, is to serve as a communication medium between SAPS and the community.
Sensitive information can be relayed free and anonymously on to the SAPS, using the post box installed on the board. This method of crime reporting enables the reporter of the crime to give a comprehensive description which will assist in the reduction of misunderstanding/confusion. The South African Police Service has access to obtain anonymous information from this post box. The police will rely on the particular information to trace the suspects and make arrests.
Information displayed on the board, address the biggest problems in our country. Identity kits of wanted criminals are displayed on the board from time to time. The community can then help to apprehend these criminals by supplying the SAPS with anonymous information. Missing people can be found using the same method.
The joint e ort between the South African Police Service, the Business Community and the public sends a clear message to those who undermine justice: that we will outnumber the few who want to spoil the prospect of safety and security, which law abiding citizens are entitled to.
The general public, whose con dentiality is valued above anything else, can rely on a continued drive by the South African Police Service to stamp out crime. Fathers’ Day Winners! We gave away Breakfast Buns to fathers on Sunday 17 June – the Table View Lions Club kindly assisted and money collected was used for their community projects.
First prize winner Luke Pretorius (won a Pick n Pay Hamper)
2nd prize winner 3rd prize winner Stefan Bause (won a Waren Ngedle (won Montagu Fruit & a Joubert & Monty Nuts hamper) biltong cake) Table Talker 13
Published with permission. Copyright © Sandra Nortman LEARN WHILE HAVING FUN! We all want to feel safe - in our homes, at school and in the street or WORD BUILD wherever you are. It is unfortunately a fact that there are people all over Grab a pencil or pen and a piece of paper and see that are on the lookout for people like you and me to harm. So it is very how many words you can make! important to know what you can do to ensure your own safety. Make as many words with three (3) All your life your motto should be: letters or more Awareness is the key to my personal safety. using the letters in the blocks. You can only use If you are constantly aware of what is going on around you, you will have each letter once per a better chance to identify dangerous situations. word. Every word you make must have the Start practicing your awareness by doing these activities on this page. Can letter "A" in it. you nd all the objects? Can you redraw the image exactly? These Only make English activities might look like playing, but they will help you with the key to words. No words personal safety: Being Aware. needing capitals and no hyphenated words are allowed. So use your awareness skills wherever you go, know your surroundings, The reference used notice anything that may be out-of-place, and always remember: is Thesaurus Dictionary. Awareness is the key to my personal safety. See if you can nd the 9 letter key word!
1. ES Can you see? 2. Kite 3. Smiley face 4. Flag with a tree 5. The letter L 6. Keys, just like me, AWEH (3) 7. Long ladder HI! I AM 8. Hockey stick AWEH AWARE. 9. Music notes 10. Sad face 11. Shark (3) 12. Walking stick 13. School bag 14. Cellphone 15. Me, Aweh Aware 16. Crown 17. Microphone 18. Candle 19. Crosses (2) 20. Doughnut 21. Rope 22. Boomerang 23. Stack of books Answers to Word Build Redraw the picture below using the empty grid. Remember: Be aware!
Use the words below after you are done to
see how you did.
was, war, wan wan war, was,
Awe, ass, are, era, ear, ran, raw, saw, sea, sea, saw, raw, ran, ear, era, are, ass, Awe,
3 Letters 3
warn, wane, ware, wars, wear, wean wear, wars, ware, wane, warn,
sera, sans, sane, saws, swan, sear, seas, seas, sear, swan, saws, sane, sans, sera,
Anew, area, ears, earn, ease, eras, near, near, eras, ease, earn, ears, area, Anew,
4 Letters 4
weans
snares, wears, warns, wares, wanes, wanes, wares, warns, wears, snares,
erase, nears, swear, swans, sears, sears, swans, swear, nears, erase,
AWARE, arena, areas, eases, earns, earns, eases, areas, arena, AWARE,
5 Letters 5
arenas, answer answer arenas,
Seesaw, swears, snares, erases, snares, swears, Seesaw,
6 Letters 6
Rawness, answers answers Rawness,
7 Letters 7
AWARENESS 9 Letters 9
These activities are part of the Personal Safety and Awareness series of story and activity books by Sandra Nortman, former Lieutenant-colonel South African Police Service. For more information on the books, contact [email protected] - or for further safety tips, visit www.masd.co.za
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Pick of trees for your Cape Garden By Erina Botha, landscaper of indigenous Cape gardens Contact Erina at DreamScapes - 082 920 6559
Trees for gardens should be selected and placed with particular care – and not just for decorative reasons. The wrong choice or placing could result in structural damage to walls, paving and fencing. Else it could unintentionally shade out an entire garden, either yours or you neighbour’s.
Apart from the eventual size, it is important to choose indigenous trees and to consider the nature of their roots systems and the shape and size of their canopies. Although most indigenous trees are evergreen, some are not.
With around 2000 indigenous species of trees in southern Africa, we are spoiled for choice of trees that are far more water-wise and hence suited to our semi-arid climate than those from water-rich countries that would be drinking up vast amounts of water in your garden, leaving nothing for the plants in your garden.
A few of my favourite trees for Cape Town gardens are Nuxia oribunda, Halleria lucida, Apodytes dimidiata, Buddleja saligna, Ekebergia capensis, Podocarpis Henkelii and Sideroxylon inerme. Two trees from other parts of the country that are popular for us in Cape Town and do well here in the right conditions are the Fever tree and the Coral tree. The Coral tree needs to be planted in a sunny position where it is protected from wind. Coast Coral tree
Chose the placing well, at least 1 to 2m away from walls or other construction; check on the path of the sun both in winter – when it is much lower – and in summer. In a medium to small garden, you want to place the tree in the half of the garden closest to where the sun sets. Alternatively place the tree close to your home or stoep, so the whole garden won’t be shaded out all day.
Nuxia oribunda The forest elder is a neat tree that usually does not grow higher than 3m in gardens. It has a dense and rounded drown and roughly textured, ssured and aking bark on the branches. Best is that it doesn’t drop leaves of owers, so is one of the very few trees that can be planted close to pools or water features. It’s abundance of ne, aromatic creamy owers from May to September provides
Nuxia oribunda food for bees and other insects.
Halleria lucida Known as the tree fuchsia because of the fan-shaped and drooping nature of its branches and its multitude of bright orange lantern-shaped owers from May until January. It’s a bird magnet and the dense foliage and the fanlike spread of the branches makes it an ideal barrier. Reaches 2 – 5m in gardens.
Ekebergia capensis The Cape Ash is not suitable for small gardens, as it grow to a height of 15m, has a large, spreading canopy and bulging root system. It is a dream shade tree for a large garden, however, and can be planted out on a pavement outside smaller gardens – on the side of the setting sun! It bears sweetly scented owers from September to November and its eshy fruit – loved by birds – turns bright red as it ripens in autumn. It drops a lot of leaves in spring and should not be planted near pools.
More information about all the trees mentioned above on www.plantzafrica.com Table Talker 15 Hosting a healthy festive meal by Leanne Kiezer, Registered Dietitian, PnP Mediterranean-style chicken bake Serves 4 Eating over the festive season is part of the fun, but all your hard work to Ingredients get in shape for summer shouldn’t be compensated by endless indulgent • Non-stick cooking spray meals! This year, when you host family and friends, why not consider • 8 skinless chicken thighs, on the bone serving healthier versions of classic holiday dishes? Here are some ideas • Juice and zest of 1 lemon of how you can adapt your recipes so that they are more balanced, lower • Pinch of salt in fat and include plenty of vegetables and fruit. • 2 red onions, peeled and cut into crescents • 2 garlic cloves, sliced For Starters • 2.5 cups chicken stock • 1 cup wild rice • O er healthier snack options like lean biltong or chopped vegetable • 250 g cocktail tomatoes crudités with a reduced-fat hummus dip, or smoked salmon, cottage • 10 Calamata olives cheese and capers on cubes of low GI seed bread. • 3 tbsp. oregano, chopped Method • Preheat oven to 200 degrees Mains • Grease a casserole dish with non-stick spray • Place chicken, lemon, salt, onion and garlic into the dish, and toss to • Choose a lean beef, pork or lamb roast, and bake or grill the meat on a combine rack so that the excess fat can drip o the meat. • Roast for about 15 minutes • Use a pastry brush to brush oil onto the meat, as pouring the oil causes • Add the remaining ingredients, and continue to roast for 25 minutes, or you to use much more than you need. until cooked through • Rather than a whole chicken with the skin intact, choose individual • Scatter with oregano before serving portions of skinless chicken breasts and thighs for roasting. Here is an example: Mediterranean-style Chicken Bake Grape, goat’s cheese and red onion stu ed sweet potatoes • Instead of bread crumbs, use rolled oats or crushed bran cereal for Serves 4 stu ng. Also add extra sautéed vegetables to your stu ng, like carrot, Ingredients mushrooms, onion and celery. • 4 large sweet potatoes • If your holiday recipe calls for bacon, choose back bacon with its excess • 20 ml olive oil fat removed. • Pinch of salt and pepper • Choose one starch side dish like rice or sweet potatoes. If opting for rice, • 2 cups seedless red grapes choose wild rice, brown rice or pearl barley which o ers a source of bre. • 1 sprig rosemary If potatoes are your festive favourites, try our Grape, Goats Cheese and • 1 red onion, cut into wedges Red Onion stu ed Sweet Potatoes rather than deep fried potatoes. • 200 g goats cheese • Make plenty of vegetable side dishes available (remember these should Method ll half your plate!), like this Ricotta, Walnut and Butternut Salad or • Place sweet potatoes on a baking tray. Rub with oil, salt and pepper Pecorino Brussel Sprouts. • Bake for 20 – 30 minutes until almost cooked through • Use fat-free or low oil dressing and avoured vinegars for salads, or • Toss grapes, rosemary and onion on baking tray with sweet potatoes make your own low-oil dressings at home. • Bake for 10 more minutes • For dips and sauces made from mayonnaise, rather use a mixture of low • Split sweet potatoes down the middle and scoop out some esh oil salad cream and plain low fat yoghurt. • Mash with half the goats cheese. Season, and spoon back into cavity • Top sweet potatoes with remaining goats cheese, grapes, onion and Dessert rosemary bits Ricotta, walnut and butternut salad • If your recipe calls for plain or cake our, halve the amount and replace Serves 1 with whole-wheat our in baked goods. Salad ingredients • Instead of cream, use low fat evaporated milk in recipes (although not • 150 g butternut cubes, roasted suitable for whipping). • 125 ml ricotta, crumbled • Substitute apple sauce for half of the shortening or oil in your recipe. • 30 g walnuts, toasted • Use variations of plain yoghurt with fresh fruit slices for your desserts – • 2 gem lettuce, shredded the fruit adds natural sweetness to the recipe, so there is no need for • 1 bulb fennel, nely sliced added sugar. Dressing ingredients • Serve fruit canned in its own juices (with the juice drained), or fresh fruit • 5 ml olive oil with jelly and lite custard. • 15 ml balsamic vinegar Method The Recipes • Toss salad ingredients together • Whisk oil and vinegar together Pecorino Brussel Sprouts • Dress and season salad just before serving Serves 4 Ingredients • 20 ml canola oil Pick n Pay Health Hotline • 300 g Brussel sprouts, nely shredded Did you know that Pick n Pay employs a • 5 ml lemon zest registered dietitian to provide free food and • 50 g pecan nuts, toasted nutrition-related advice to the public? • 100 g pecorino cheese, grated • Pinch of salt and pepper Contact Leanne via the Health Hotline on Method 0800 11 22 88 or email her directly on • Heat oil in a large frying pan and fry Brussel sprouts until wilted [email protected] to start • Toss through remaining ingredients and serve your nutrition conversation.
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