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FAY WOODHEAD PINELANDER WITH A ZEST FOR TRAVEL

SPECIAL FEATURE IT AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

PANCAKE Heleen THE NORTH Community AVONTUUR Out and BAKE Meyer WEST Travellers FARM WALK About - Pinelands Grove Gala Evening -

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PinelandsGrove-IFC-062.indd 1 20/04/2016 4:02 PM - Pinelands Grove Gala Evening - WELCOME About the cover: Photographer Derrill Papendorf is a regular visitor to the Intaka Island bird sanctuary at Century City. Aptly named "Intaka" is an IsiXhosa word for a bird. If you set up early in one of the bird hides you will see many birds and be able to get some good images. This image of the Malachite Kingfisher was taken with a 600mm lens - it was also interesting to see some kingfishers regurgitating the bone pellet of the fish they had eaten.

Left: Muse editor Max Schutte at the opening of The Grove Retirement centre. Above: Cape Dwarf Chameleon REMEMBERING MOMENTOUS OCCASIONS CHAMELEONS As I write this column, I am also preparing something to read to the Red School pupils for IN PINELANDS their Readers are Leaders programme. I am planning to recall memories of the excitement of Pinelands is fortunate to have a very a young child like me who watched the first Moon landing live on TV in 1969. healthy population of the Cape Dwarf While I don’t remember the details, I do clearly recall feeling the amazement that it was Chameleon. Dwarf Chameleons don’t really happening and that I was watching it at the same time. That brief event is probably lay eggs like other chameleons but give what sparked my lifelong interest in astronomy. While preparing, a few other events came birth to tiny live young which can be to mind which were defining moments for me - in history and personally. found in small groups near the mother. Help save our chameleons by removing Having grown up during the cold war era, the fall of the Berlin Wall was an unthinkable them from trees that are being pruned. surprise after the fear of nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis and the later Carefully go through each branch: one assassination of Kennedy. Even though these were distant events, they made me feel that, Pinelands resident saved 23 by doing this! even at the foot of Africa, we were a part of a wider world which I wanted to know more Some people are very superstitious about about. chameleons and so this is a task you have As South Africans, the release of Nelson Mandela and the euphoria of the 1994 elections to do yourself. followed by the famous World Cup win in 1995 made us feel good about ourselves in a way that had not been possible before. The nervousness, anticipation and excitement of my Text and photo by marriage proposal next to the Seine in Paris, the wonder of going onto the 'World Wide Dr Callan Cohen, Web’ for the first time when it was emerging in the early 90’s... these moments changed research associate at the UCT FitzPatrick the direction of my life. Institute of African Thinking back on these events, it’s the emotions they brought out that remain strongest Ornithology, bird in my memory while the exact details of who said or did what are often fuzzy, with just book author and a single significant image of the event etched in the memory. Perhaps that's why it's director of Birding important to write up and photograph stories so we have the details to supplement our Africa tours see: emotional memories in the future. www.birdingafrica.com. Callan is also a dedicated natural historian I hope you enjoy this edition's stories. and has a passion for all things natural, including flora and trees, frogs, reptiles, Max Schutte butterflies, dragonflies, and mammals.

Editor and Writer and View the Rate Card on our website: Advertising Photographer www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za Max Schutte Glynnis Schutte for advertising details, deadlines, artwork requirements, circulation information and CONTACT THE MUSE MAGAZINE publication schedules. t 021 531 3324 c 073 644 1288 e [email protected] Your news, photographs and stories can be p The Muse, 12 Rhone, Pinelands, 7450 submitted to The Muse Magazine by email at [email protected]. NEXT EDITION DEADLINES The Muse reserves the right to select articles Bookings: 16 May Buying, Selling 063 • June 2016 for inclusion and to make alterations to Content: 20 May Published: 31 May 2016 submitted contributions. or Letting Property? Now Open CALL US TODAY! INELANDS ROVE 2pm - 5pm Harcourts Maynard Burgoyne RETIREMENT VILLAGE © Copyright reserved. All editorial content and graphics are copyright and may not be copied, daily! republished or re-used without the express permission of The Muse Magazine, which reserves all Pinelands 021 531 3041 G rights. Parts of this publication may also be subject to separate copyright by other parties. P Southern Suburbs 021 531 0993 Tel 021 671 4186 May 2016 | the muse | 1 Now in Howard Centre Tel 083 252 2594 Tel 021 911 1046 Tel 071 683 2315 www.pamgolding.co.za Tel 082 440 0030 www.shireprop.com www.retirementvillagessa.com www.harcourts.co.za

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Harcourts-M5-050.indd 1 25/03/2015 9:43 PM 5-15 May 2016 COMMUNITY 10 DAYS OF PRAYER Each year the churches of Pinelands set up CALENDAR an interactive 24/7 prayer room for the 10 days between Ascension Day and Pentecost MAY 30 April 2016 Sunday. This year the prayer room will be Special PINELANDS PLACE FUN AFFAIR hosted at the Baptist Church, La Gratitude. Come to the beautiful gardens of Pinelands Sign up on line at signupschedule.com/pbc or Juicy Beef Place for a fun fête starting at 8am and call the church office: Call 021 531 3922. Email: [email protected]. Burgers ending at 1pm. Call 021 531 4481. Only R20 30 April 2016 15 May 2016 was R24.90 FUN-A-FAIR AT COMBINED PINELANDS CHURCHES PENTECOST SERVICE Breakfasts & Lunches PINELANDS BOWLING CLUB sit down or take-away BANTING Bring the family and have a grand day Join us as we celebrate Pentecost together as the Church of Pinelands at 18:30 at the Party Platters MEALS out from 9am - 4pm. Food bar, children's activities, games and prizes, books and Baptist Church, La Gratitude. Frozen Meals available daily white elephant. Call 021 531 6382 5pm-7pm. Email: [email protected]. Millside Park, FREE DELIVERIES TO Morningside, Ndabeni SURROUNDING AREAS May 2016 20 May 2016 021 531 6398 for orders over R30 CLASSIQUE SOCIAL DANCE CLUB VARIETY SHOW AT PBC www.goodys.co.za Mon - Fri • 9am - 3pm Dance every Saturday night from 8pm till Come and enjoy "A Song and a Dance" Variety late. Singles & couples, theme evening, cash Show at Pinelands Bowling Club at 7pm. bar, secure parking. Dress: smart casual. There will be music, songs as well as comedy R50pp. Dance lessons available. Jaggers skits. Tickets R70. Call Allan 083 303 3431. Bowling Club, Strubens Road, Mowbray. Goodys-M5-062.inddTony’s 1 19/04/2016 3:01Call PM Marie 083 627 0770 or Billy 084 233 5959. 21 May 2016 TREASURES LIBRARY JUNIOR READING CLUB 4 May 2016 For 10 to 13 year olds from 10am at the I will offer you cash DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP Pinelands Library. Come and have fun while Hosted by The Helen Keller Society, in developing and sharing the love of reading. for any of these items: conjunction with Dementia SA, on the first Call 021 530 7160. GOLD (even scrap gold) remember when you lost that earring and buried the other in your jewellery box? Wednesday of every month at the Society in Links Drive, Pinelands at 6pm. Open to SILVER from scrap jewellery to silver teasets 21 May 2016 all who have loved ones with dementia THE PINELANDS CRAFT Boer War, WW1, WW2 inc badges & buttons. MEDALS (Alzheimer’s). Call Ruth or Estelle 021 531 5311 & GIFT FAIR SELECTION DAY

COINS remember the old tickey, sixpence, shilling, or email [email protected]. All exhibitors interested in participating in 5 shilling and R1 coin from the 60’s? this year's fair from 5 - 22 Dec are invited up to 1945 (1900-1920 are best) POSTCARDS to attend the selection day at the Dutch duos & trios (plate, cup & saucer) 5 May 2016 CUPS & SAUCERS ASCENSION DAY SERVICE Reformed Church, Bellville West, 8th Ave,

OLD TOYS Schuco, Dinky, Meccano etc. The Churches of Pinelands gather together Boston. Call Jenni Brassington 082 661 6080 FOUNTAIN PENS, PEN-KNIVES Yes, I buy outside Standard Bank and Wimpy at or [email protected]. AND EVEN BROKEN WATCHES them too! Howard Centre to worship Jesus and to Call me… my number is 083 775 00 55 celebrate Ascension Day at 6am. Join us! You … you stand to earn some cash for those old 25 May 2016 will be on your way to work long before 7am! PINELANDS STAMP CIRCLE trinkets, bits & pieces that no longer serve you. Contact: [email protected]. Meet at 7:15pm in the activities hall of the email: [email protected] Pinelands Library for the annual auction. 7 May 2016 View from 6:30pm. Visitors welcome. DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH BAZAAR Call John 021 531 1954 or Martin 021 689 5050. Lovely country lamb, bric à brac and eats will be available at the Dutch Reformed Church 25 May 2016 TonysTreasures-M5-059.indd 1 20/01/2016 10:25Bazaar PM which will be held at the Methodist STEEL MAGNOLIAS Church Hall from 9am. A cancer support group for ladies is hosted Call Anita at 021 531 2401. by cancer survivor Catherine at 20 Peak 14 May 2016 Drive. Call Catherine 021 531 3963. RONDEBOSCH PARK MARKET 28 May 2016 Buy a variety of crafts, clothing, jewellery, ANNUAL AUTUMN CONCERT May Market The market is closed food and much more, at the corner of Come to the NG Church at 5 Central Square, for Winter through Campground and Sandown Roads in Pinelands for a classical music concert by Sat 14 May June, July & August. Rondebosch from 9am till 2pm. The market various artists. Show starts at 6pm. Tickets 9am to 2pm We re-open in Sept. is closed for Winter through June, July & R80 for adults, R50 for learners. Security August – re-opening in September. provided by the German Shepherd Dog A selection of crafts, Email: [email protected]. Club. Call Anita at 021 531 298. clothing, jewellery, food & much more. ADVERTISE YOUR EVENTS! email [email protected]. Corner Campground Send content for the June 2016 edition by 20 May 2016. and Sandown Roads R105 ensures placement in the calendar. in Rondebosch May 2016 | the muse | 2 f rondeboschparkmarket e [email protected]

RondeboschParkMarket-M5-062.indd 1 19/04/2016 2:50 PM Positively Pinelands PROPERTY PRICES, WHERE TO FROM HERE? In the past 30 months property prices in Pinelands and Thornton have escalated dramatically and rentals are not far behind. According to SOLD SOLD Lightstone, prices escalated over 14% pa. The question that begs an answer is, how long can it continue before the market runs out of steam.

Economists are warning us that 2016 is likely to be the most difficult year since 2008/9. With If you are considering Pinelands *R3 698 000 inflation at 7%, it will probably mean another two interest rate hikes. With soaring food selling, letting or buying, SOLD prices (predicted 30% increase), an increase in rates and taxes and a GDP growth of less than give us a call. 1% for this coming year, there must surely be some end in sight to soaring property prices. If you go to Property24 where most agents advertise you must then wonder why there are Pinelands *R3 150 000 so many properties advertised above the R4m

market. Is this a true reflection of prices? We SOLD believe not. The current market is in what I call the “elastic band period”. For some time now sellers have been stretching the band that links buyer and seller and the buyers have merrily been dragged along. There is now Pinelands *R2 925 000 a noticeable disparity between buyers and

sellers expectations and buyers are digging SOLD in their heels. If sellers keep stretching the band something is going to give as buyers stall their home buying decisions. When the band breaks someone is going to get hurt. We have already noticed a marked decline in the number of enquiries by qualified buyers. Pinelands *R1 995 000 There is an ideal timeframe in which a property sells. If you do not get a written offer in the SOLD first 30 days your home is incorrectly priced. Buyers are already looking for alternatives such as rentals which is great for landlords but not for sellers. CONTACT US Sellers need to prepare for a tightening of Pinelands *R1 895 000 the market as it enters the cool down phase. They should also be careful about basing their SOLD aspirations solely on property advertisements Kathy 083 987 7673 of other properties in the area as this could Julie 079 499 3351 prove to be misleading. If you are not serious about selling please do not put your home on [email protected] the market. If you are, then select a trusted agent, do your homework well and remember Pinelands *R750 000 that the first offer is often the best! * Asking Prices

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Seeff-M1-062.indd 1 18/04/2016 1:07 PM COMMUNITY NEWS PINEHURST PRIMARY SAILORS COMPETE AT THE MILNERTON AQUATIC CLUB

Above: Sporting their certificates for fourth place in the Junior Western Cape Inter-schools Challenge are Dean Carstens, Elisa Falcon and Bryan Carstens. Congratulations!

Dr Louise Wigens Dr Ryan Cholwill Pinelanders Bryan and Dean Carstens (Gr6 and 3 at Pinehurst) came first in the Double Handed Sailing Challenge at the Milnerton Aquatic Club on the 10th of April. The two boys GENERAL PRACTITIONERS together with Elisa Falcon (Gr3) represented Pinehurst at the inter schools sailing event on the 16th and 17th of April and achieved fourth place. Congratulations! Medical Aid Rates CareCross Approved CLAREINCH LADIES KNIT BLANKETS PRACTICE HOURS FOR THE MOWBRAY MATERNITY HOME Mon - Fri 08:30 - 17:00 Closed on Saturdays Phone 021 531 4111 Jan Smuts Drive, Pinelands www.westendmedicalsuite.co.za

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HAIR MAY SPECIALS NAILS Full colour R550 FACIALS and Blowdry WAXING Paraffin Pedi R190 EYELASH Hollywood and R220 EXTENSIONS Underarm Wax These lovely ladies from Clareinch Old Age Home in SPRAY We now also offer Thai Above: Clareinch knitters TANNING Pinelands have been knitting squares for blankets. from left to right. and cupping massages They enjoy being occupied and having the sense of Martha Cross, achievement that goes with helping others. Once Estella La Grange, stitched together, the blankets are given to a maternity Millykie Sewetter, home so that every new-born baby may go home with Audrey Kilgour and a nice warm blanket. Any wool donations would be Wendy Louise Hall. welcome to further their cause. phone: 021 531 5327 www.urbantherapy.co.za May 2016 | the muse | 4 Sunrise Park, Prestige Drive, Maitland

UrbanTherapy-M5-062.indd 1 19/04/2016 3:07 PM Harcourts Maynard Burgoyne Southern Suburbs COMMUNITY NEWS T 021 531 0993 www.harcourtsmaynardburgoyne.co.za HOWARD CENTRE

EASTER EGG GIVE AWAY FOR SALE FOR SALE Children at three care centres were treated to Easter Eggs by the Howard Centre Management in April. Marshmallow eggs were distributed to Linawo House in Pinelands, seen below, the Christine Revell Home in Athlone and the SOS Children's Home in Thornton.

Thornton *P.O.A. Thornton *R1 850 000

FOR SALE UNDER OFFER

Thornton *R1 625 000 Thornton *R1 595 000

UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER

CANNONS CREEK HIGH SCHOOL RUNNERS IN THE OMTOM RACE Thornton *R895 000 Thornton *R510 000

FOR SALE TO LET

Anfield Village *R775 000 Anfield Village *R7 000pm

TO LET LET BY US

Thornton *R13 500pm Thornton *R7 500pm

Simon Short (left) and Calvin Hammond (right) took part in the Two Oceans Half Marathon over the Easter weekend. They both achieved silver medals which means that they ran 21,1 km in under 90 minutes. Simon came 5th in the Junior Division with a time of 1h23 (92nd overall out of 14 000 runners) and Calvin came 7th with a time of 1h27 (138th overall out of 14 000 runners). What a fantastic achievement! Well done boys! Calvin registered to run his first half marathon in the OMTOM for the Race4Conservation Foundation which raised R25 000 last Quentin Jute Kate Philbin year for Rhino orphans. Sales Specialist Rental Specialist c 082 864 8708 c 061 404 1751 May 2016 | the muse | 5

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Harcourts-M2V-062.indd 1 19/04/2016 12:14 PM COMMUNITY NEWS May 2016 | the muse | 6 GOOD ATTENDANCE AT PRRA MEETING There was a good turn out for the PRRA general meeting held at the Pinelands Library Hall on 13th April. Chris de Witt presented the plans for the Grace Primary School to be built in Nerine Avenue. The school will offer grades 1 to 7 in small classes. The land next to the school is to be kept as parkland. PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL FULL AND Mr Patrick Pillay of Pinewatch gave an update of the Pinelands Street Camera HALF COLOURS FOR SUMMER SPORTS Project explaining the function of Back row: licence plate recognition cameras. The Dylan Seragie (Basketball Half Colours), Brooke Stewart (Water Polo Half system is linked to a broad user group, Colours), Adrian Daniels (Basketball Half Colours), Christopher Timm (Water Polo including SAPS, who share technology Half Colours), Nicholas Giliomee (Cricket Half Colours) and Jordan Woolf (Cricket and resources in the fight against crime. Half Colours). Second row: Sihle Mkalipi (Basketball Half Colours), Nikita Dawood (Indoor Hockey Half Colours), Jesseca Kruser (Basketball Half Colours), Ayanda Jacob An audience member commented on (Basketball Half Colours) and Amaarah Davis (Basketball Half Colours). the success of the surveillance cameras Front row: Megan Jensen (Basketball Half Colours), Sydney Jacobs (Water Polo Full in Rondebosch. Colours), Brandy-Lee Verheem (Water Polo Half Colours) and Winona Autagavaia Bruce Burmeister and Anine (Water Polo Full Colours). Absent from photo: Yamnkela Kasana Titsa (Basketball Half Trumpleman presented the new Colours) and Luqmaan Meyer (Cricket Half Colours). building plans for the Huis der Nederlanden site. Residents asked if the zoning could be kept as residential. PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL LENDS A HAND The liquor licence at Clyde Pinelands Due to the ongoing drought in parts of was also addressed by Alderman Brian South Africa the Representative Council of Watkyns. To get the regular newsletter Learners initiated a water project among "Pinelands Focus" from our local the students. The idea was to lend a councillor Alderman Brian Watkyns helping hand to the wider community and email: [email protected]. for students to think about others in need. Do you want to have your say in the The school partnered with Operation community? Join the PRRA, which Hydrate and students collected thousands exists to look after the interests of of litres of water which were dropped off at Pinelanders. Membership is R30 per the collection point in Maitland. annum or, a very special offer, R100 for 4 years. email: Carol Clarke at pinelands. Pinelands High School students pictured [email protected]. Carol appeals with a sample of the water that was to those who are already members to collected. (left to right: Luzuko Ncube, please update their details so that she Stella Hertantyo, Brooke Stewart and can refresh the mailing list. Chakwizira Diza).

Retirement Centre Community Services Resource Centre HelenKeller Low Vision Service S O C I E T Y E S T. 1 9 5 8 Full Nursing in Care Centre A Retirement Centre and Low Vision Services (temporary or permanent) Assisted Living in Home & Askew Suites Independent Living in Cottages OPEN AFTERNOON FOR VIEWING every 3rd Tuesday in the month at 3pm Links Drive, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7405 Private Bag X25, Howard Place, 7450 Phone +27 21 531 5311 Fax +27 21 531 8275 E-mail [email protected] Web www.helenkeller.org.za

HelenKeller-M3H-059.indd 1 12/02/2016 11:53 AM Pinelands & Thornton COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY NEWS NEWS 021 531 0773 Central Square | Pinelands www.jawitz.co.za CHARLOTTE PROPERTIES WOLFSON AND THE THRILL OF Thinking of selling or WE DO IT THE DOWNHILL renting your property? ALL THE TIME! MOUNTAIN SALES AGENTS BIKE RACE Richard Smith 083 557 7515 Linette Smith Grade 7 Cannons Creek student, Charlotte Wolfson, talks of steep 082 466 1825 downhills, rock gardens, walled corners and hard berms, as she * asking price explains what it is to be a downhill mountain bike rider. It is not FOR SALE SOLD BY US the same as cross country riding and construction of the bike is very different - with an elaborate giant coil suspension. Charlotte has featured in six races this year - the Western Province DH1 and DH2; and the SA National Cup Series DH1 at the Helderberg track; the KZN Cup Series DH3; the SA National Cup Series DH2 - both at Giba Gorge; and the African Continental Champs in Lesotho. The race is fast and furious, can be slippery, rocky, dusty - and Pinelands *R2.550m Pinelands *R825 000 of course quite dangerous, so Charlotte is equipped with plenty of safety gear - helmet, neck brace, chest and spine protector FOR SALE FOR SALE and elbow and knee guards. Fitness training is very important. Charlotte plays hockey, softball, karate, and enjoys surfing which helps to build body strength and balance - essential as most of the ride is done standing. Charlotte's dad and three brothers all enjoy the sport, which Charlotte says is less of a competitive sport and more of a community event with riders helping each other throughout the Thornton *R2.425m Thornton *R1.820m race. Charlotte hopes ultimately to compete in the elite women's events at the World Championships. LET BY US LET BY US

Pinelands *R7 900 pm Pinelands *R8 500 pm RENTAL TEAM Craig Watt 082 410 9720 Annette Mouton Administrator Qualified Tenant Database and Profile Network Affiliation Council Accounts Collection • Legal Process Expertise • Maintenance hJAWITZ PROPERTIESmetalk A MISTAKE TO BASE PRICES ON ADVERTS Adverts are not a proper indicator of the market. They do not show how long a property has been on the market – and they don’t reflect actual selling prices. Sellers should rather ask their agent to give them a realistic market valuation based on actual recent sales of similar properties in their area. On the other hand, if the seller insists on only giving the mandate to the agent who gives him the highest price estimate, then unfortunately there is the likelihood that the property is likely to become ‘stale’ and uninteresting to buyers. Buyers are increasingly well-informed and will not pay more than a property is worth, no matter what the adverts say. Charlotte competing at the Lesotho African Continental Championships ATTORNEYS | CONVEYANCERS May 2016 | the muse | 7 Macleod’s AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATORS Attorneys 021 788 1439

Jawitz-M2V-062.indd 1 18/04/2016 2:58 PM COMMUNITY NEWS May 2016 | the muse | 8 MATTHEW ABRAHAMS TALENTED SWIMMER FROM THORNTON

Matthew Abrahams is a normal 16 year old boy at face value, who likes his Playstation, watching movies, going to the mall, and spending time with his family and friends. However, he also has a very special sporting talent. SWIMMING FROM A YOUNG AGE Matthew was taught to swim at the age of 6 by swimming instructors Michelle, Ronel and Craig at Peak Drive and The Dell in Pinelands, as a means to make him water safe, because he was very daring. He swam in his first swimming gala at age 11 in the Above: Matthew with his medal haul at the SA Nationals WP Junior League and two months later held at the UWC Aquatic Centre on 1 - 3 April 2016. that same year he qualified to swim in the WP Senior League for his swimming clubs Sports School in 2014. After a full medical remind you that he still has a long way Vineyard, and later Aqua Wolf. he was excited to hear that he had been to go and that he is way too young to A BROWN BELT IN KARATE accepted. He relished the new journey specialise in a certain stroke. His short term In 2013 Matthew also obtained a Brown before him – representing UWC Aquatics at goal is to qualify again for SA Nationals Belt in full contact Kyokushin Karate. He the swimming galas. next year. Long term goals are to join the not only represented Western Province in INTENSIVE SWIMMING TRAINING group of Elite swimmers in South Africa like karate but was also ranked 2nd and 3rd in Matthew trains for two hours daily and Chad le Clos, Cameron van der Burgh and the Western Cape in 2010 and 2011. two extra hours in the mornings before Sebastian Rossouw. He will then be able SWIMMING AND FOOTBALL school from 05:30. The swimming distance to swim in the World Championships, All AWARDS AT PRIMARY SCHOOL covered in a week is 85km. Matthew’s Africa Games, Commonwealth Games and It does not stop there. He enhanced his steady improvement culminated in his the Olympics, once he qualifies. For now he reputation as a top sportsman when he achievement of 10 medals in the major 2016 will continue to train hard and support his was awarded senior swimmer and senior Regional and SA National competitions, in two favourite football teams, Manchester footballer of the year in 2014 at his school February and April this year. He won: United and Real Madrid. Sundlands Primary in Kenwyn. Matthew • 5 Gold His parents, teachers and coaches believe went on to represent his school District for • 1 Silver that he should be allowed to grow and South African Schools Football Association • 4 Bronze mature into a great human being, student (SASFA) and travelled to George in At these competitions he achieved five and competitive swimmer.  November 2014 where he helped the team Personal best times in 100m and 200m to victory in the football tournament. This Freestyle, 50m Freestyle, 50m Butterfly comes from someone who had never and 50m Breast stroke. After doing well played club football and most of his team at swimming galas this humble and mates played for top football associations. grounded boy does not beat his chest, he MATTHEW'S FIRST LOVE - SWIMMING simply indulges in his favourite past time - After all his achievements in multiple having a couple of pieces of chocolate. sporting areas we come back to his first WHERE TO FROM HERE? love which is swimming. He was invited When Matthew is asked about his for swimming trials at the Western Cape swimming achievements he is quick to www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za May 2016 | the muse | 8 SPECIAL the muse IT & FINANCIAL SERVICES community magazine Pg 9 FEATURE

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By Ann Morton Principal Pinelands North Primary School because, as they get older, all children want to fit in. If your child is going CHOOSING A overseas every holiday, and nobody else in his class is doing so, it becomes CALL US FOR A FREE SCHOOL FOR difficult to talk about the holiday. In the same vein, if your child is getting small ON-SITE QUOTATION toys for their birthday, but everybody YOUR FAMILY Nathan 082 920 3060 office hours else in his class is getting an iPad, an Tunley [email protected] In the next few weeks, iPhone or an Apple watch, then your families in Pinelands are child is again not going to fit in. www.securahome.co.za going to be choosing schools LOOK AT THE EXTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES for their children for 2017. • Most schools you would consider will give This exercise is fraught your child a good academic education. In with anxiety as it is such South Africa the curriculum is regulated so there should be few differences in the Kids @ home an important decision! Good Secura-M4-060.indd 1 23/02/2016 5:00 PM advice to follow would be: academics between schools. Therefore Pinelands look for the extras over and above the Early Learning Centre WHAT IS THE RIGHT SCHOOL CHOICE? usual academics, such as outings, fun • Remember that the choice of school is days, projects, camps, music lessons, actually a choice for your whole family, and extramural learning like science, not for the one child. This means that extra languages and stamp clubs. Extra everyone in the family, within reason, lessons for both very bright children and should align themselves with the values those who struggle, also help. We are registered with the WCED as an Early and ethos of the chosen school. The only DOES THE SCHOOL CELEBRATE DIVERSITY? Childhood Development Independent School way this can be established without • Would you like your child to grow up We are a We strive to create a home based being a member of the community, in a school that celebrates diversity, safe, happy, stimulating pre-school environment in which is through spending time at the not only by race but also by religion, in Pinelands. our children can develop establishment. Attend everything the ability and disability, psychologically We offer care their early learning skills school organises before your child is and academically? Our country is to children through assisted 'school ready'. Functions like school fairs, diverse, and children growing up in a aged 3-6 years educational activities open days, sports matches and plays are homogenous society will find life after (Gr 000 – Gr R) and play. perfect opportunities to see the 'school school exceptionally difficult! in action'. Instinctively you will feel the We are currently accepting DISCOVER THE PERFECT SCHOOL applications for 2017 & 2018 right 'fit', just walking along a corridor! So, go on...investigate, research, interview, CHOOSE AN AFFORDABLE SCHOOL and discover the perfect school for your Contact Sharon Gray • The school must also be affordable for child and your family. Finding a school like call 021 5311533 your family, not only in school fees but this will encourage you and your partner [email protected] also in uniform and extras like camps, to be fully 'present' in your child's learning, stationery and extramurals. One thing throughout the 7 years of primary school families often forget to include in this and five years of high school! School affordability is… will your child go on today is so different from schooling we similar holidays, wear similar civvies experienced. Go out and enjoy your clothes, buy the same toys…? This schooling, all over again, through your problem rears its head later in school life children!  May 2016 | the muse | 13

KidsAtHome-S4-055.indd 1 22/03/2016 10:22 AM PINELANDERS FAY WOODHEAD Cheerful Pinelands resident Fay Woodhead has always loved to travel. Visiting new places and meeting new people is interesting and it makes her happy. Our travel article on the next page, written by Fay, is from her most recent trip to the Pilansberg and surrounds, with some members of the SAARP. (South African Association for Retired Persons).

AN ADVENTURE IN THE UK Camps Bay to Rhodes Fay and Des featured in the Dec 2011/Jan Memorial. The road 2012 Muse, when they celebrated their after the Cable Way 60th wedding anniversary. Sadly Des was a dirt track - not HOW DID THE ORGANISED TRAVEL passed away three years ago - and Fay finds tarred as it is today". TRIPS WITH THE SAARP START? it hard to believe that she no longer has her AN EYE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY "The idea was to help a friend who had lifelong companion at her side. One of their Fay and Des belonged to the Cape Town cancer to get out and about. A group of 27 travel adventures together was a three year Photographic Club for more than thirty of us had a whale of a time hiring a bus for stay in the UK. Fay was unable to use her years and were regular competition a fortnight and staying in Knysna. On our experience in radio broadcasting, as it was winners, including a second place for last day we went on the Outeniqua Choo- a 9 to 5 job, so she took a position in Bond Fay in an Argus competition where she Tjoe and the group asked "what shall we do Street placing illustrations in children's competed with 12 000 other entries! As a next year?" So from then on Fay has enjoyed books. She treasured her lunch hours when judge for slide entries for salons, Fay tells planning group trips for travel, locally she could go out and explore the sights of how they were only given 10 seconds to and internationally, visiting many parts of London including Selfridges and Harrods. assess an image. Europe, Alaska, USA, and New Zealand. Fay SUNSHINE AND FAMILY BECKON A GOOD DECISION - AND NOW notes that it was easiest on the MSC cruises The longing for regular sunshine and THERE ARE THREE GENERATIONS HERE to make sure no one went missing! family brought them back to South Africa, Fay is very happy to have made the move to THE IMPORTANCE OF A SMILE to start their family in Seapoint. When their Pinelands. With a wealth of memories of the Fay loves to be busy - she knits for her children Lynne and Philip were young, they area and its development as a Garden City, favourite charity - the Association for the bought a house in Ringwood Drive for the she feels it was the best thing they could Blind and is already organising her next princely sum of R8 000. That was in 1959. have done for their children. Happily, Fay travelling trip. She still believes in what she Fay has just seen the same house on the is surrounded by her family who still have and Des said in 2011 "appreciate the love market for over R3 million. "How times have homes in the suburb. Both her children and your family has for you, and make the most changed" comments Fay. "In my youth I grandchildren Tim and Ricki-lee and her of life with a smile on your face." loved horse riding and we would ride from husband Richard, live in Pinelands. Enjoy Fay's travel article! 

Fay at the cultural village of Lisedi

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Fay Woodhead, Rose Cradduck, Doris Booysen, Evelyn Hocknell. NORTHWEST ENCOUNTER VAN GAALEN CHEESE FACTORY Crossing" a friendly restaurant with seating Our safari guide met us at Lanseria airport overlooking buffalo and kudu making good use of the salt blocks provided for to escort us to the Pilansberg National Park. them. Then our guide told us that there The beautiful landscape here was formed had been a sighting of lion 9km up the when a volcano collapsed leaving rings road - information passed on by another of mountains and the Mankwe Dam in park visitor. There is a lovely sense of the centre. On the way we stopped at the sharing and togetherness in the park and Van Gaalen cheese factory in the village we enjoyed relaxing with our evening meal of Skeerpoort, at the foot of the majestic under the stars discussing the day's events. Magaliesberg mountains, where we All too soon we had to leave this tranquility marvelled at row upon row of round yellow and return to the busy world. cheeses made by a second generation Next stop was Hartbeespoort Dam where Dutch family. we found a gem called "French Toast" with POLOKWANE WATERHOLE authentic French decor, a mock Eiffel Tower Our chalet was in the malaria-free Manyane and a replica bridge with an array of "love Camp, administered by the NW Parks locks" as one sees on the real thing in Paris. Board. Pilansberg is not as big as Kruger, As tourists do - we had our photo taken but still has the Big Five. Within 15 minutes under the Eiffel Tower! we were at the Polokwane waterhole and CHEETAH CONSERVATION were delighted to see a family of elephants After a walk over the Hartbeespoort Dam having a swim. The babies go under even wall, we went on to the The De Wildt though they have trouble keeping their Cheetah and Wildlife Centre set up by Ann "periscopes" above water! and Godfrey van Dyk in 1971 as a breeding Having seen thousands of zebra in the centre for endangered cheetah. Their parks over the years I am amazed that the story had an interesting beginning in that zebra stripes are all different just like the they were given two cheetah cubs after a fingerprints of humans are different. Time farmer had killed the mother cheetah who slips by in the park and watching a female was attacking their lambs. The centre has dung beetle reversing her load of dung up been extremely successful and also breeds a slope can be interesting. She buries it in a Anatolian shepherd dogs used to protect depression, lays her eggs on top and covers livestock, without killing the cheetah. We the crockery fitted the decor. Huge cast it over. When the larvae emerge food is found a drive around the centre fascinating, iron pots were filled with crocodile, ostrich available and cycle continues. with vultures, wild dogs and of course a and various stews - all served with quiet BIRD HIDES - PHOTOGRAPHERS PARADISE highlight was our experience of touching a politeness. The drought has affected the levels of the cheetah - magical. LOCAL FILM STUDIO Manke Dam as well - the long board walk AN AFRICAN EXPERIENCE Oh, and there is "Pretville" a local film to the bird hide normally takes one beyond Our next adventure was the cultural village studio. The props are permanent buildings the water's edge, but not when we were of Lisedi. We were housed in a group of with a choice of cop shop, doctor's surgery, there. There are six bird hides in the park Ndebele cottages decorated in colourful a general dealer and a restaurant. We making it a popular destination for birders style. The main dining room was a work watched a young couple in a film shoot and photographers. of art. A huge elephant skull and horns and felt very fortunate to be able to enjoy MANY RESTAURANTS TO CHOOSE FROM dominated the entrance and the walls this holiday with such a varied content of We had lunch in the park at "The Zebra were painted with African scenes. Even places to go and places to see!  May 2016 | the muse | 15 www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za CELEBRATION PINELANDS GROVE RETIREMENT VILLAGE OFFICIAL OPENING An air of expectation turned into an air of delight. Pinelands Grove finally opened to the public to appreciate. At the gala event on Friday 15 April, Pinelands Grove management treated owners, dignitaries and selected invitees to an evening to remember. Memories were made and friendships forged at Pinelands’ newest prestigious retirement village. Mr Anthony and Mrs Shirley Davies Whether it was the chandeliers, the elegant Chairpersons Pinelands Grove Mr John Berry Chairperson of PRRA and furnishing or the fires burning around the Residents Committee. ward councillor Alderman Brian Watkyns. heated pool on a perfect evening, this was investor, and represented by Mr Greg Coe, a night to remember. spoke of the journey they had embarked Pioneer investors who had bought their on in 2009 and congratulated the team on apartments off plan, beamed with pride. a ‘job well done’. The local PRRA executive thanked the All round a wonderful addition of 210 developers for responding so well to the independent living apartments, with community’s needs, and Alderman Brian a library, heated swimming pool, full Watkyns spoke of the importance of communal kitchen, a coffee shop, exercise community building. rooms, 12 separate communal lounge areas The CEO of CPOA Dr Michael Zipp was – and so the list goes on. The agencies Pam particularly happy with their involvement Golding, Retirement Villages SA, and Shire as a full service provider of not only Retirement were all represented together management, but catering, cleaning, and with their clients. Dr Michael Zipp CEO of Cape Peninsula a full frail care that commences in July. View apartments from 2pm and 5pm every Organisation for the Aged (CPOA) and the Old Mutual Alternative Investments, an day, or see www.pinelandsgrove.co.za. Pinelands Grove Manager Mr Mike Scrooby.

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We arrived at 9am for the Avontuur Farm Walk - a wine estate and race horse stud. It was eerily beautiful seeing the horses and their foals through the mist, grazing in the paddocks in between the vineyards. Tony Taberer bought the estate in 1984, and promoted good wine and horse racing. Our guide walked us through the vineyards explaining how to recognise the differences in the leaves from the various vines. The horses were inquisitive and ambled over to investigate. Our first stop was the Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard where the vine leaves are taking on their beautiful rusty colours of autumn. This vineyard was planted in 1986 - and the "weeds" in-between the vines are actually a mix of wheat/rye called kero, which keeps the soil cool, prevents weeds, and also encourages beneficial bacteria. AVONTUUR FARM WALK Our walk, which was not strenuous, carries on past the Shiraz vineyard planted in 2002. There are also 12.5 hectares of white grapes - Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier. The last vineyard is the Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon - two of the oldest and original vines planted in 1988. The premier wines on the farm are named after the famous race horses on the farm. There is a magnificent view of the Helderberg mountains forming a stunning backdrop to the Manor House, which is a national Monument, and to the restaurant and tasting room. Turning around, one can also see the Table Mountain in the distance. Apparently, on a clear day one can see right across to False Bay. If you would like to stop for tea be sure to call and pre-arrange. See www.avontuurestate.co.za. Get there from the R44 through Stellenbosch. Call 021 855 4296. www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za May 2016 | the muse | 16 DIRECTORY

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Dir-062.indd 5 19/04/2016 9:22 PM FOOD FROM THE HEART

By Heleen Meyer

Pinelands resident, foodie and author of Food from the Heart, and the new Make five/Maak vyf. PANCAKE BAKE WITH PESTO Recipe from Kos is op die tafel Serves 6 12-15 pancakes (*see tips) 250 g ricotta or chunky cottage cheese 60 ml (¼ cup) basil pesto salt and pepper to taste 10 ml (2 tsp) olive or avocado oil 2 leeks or 5 spring onions, halved lengthwise and sliced 250 g brown mushrooms, halved and sliced 250 g cherry tomatoes, halved 15 ml (1 tbsp) balsamic or red wine vinegar 125 ml (½ cup) cream Neville LockhartPortrait: Vorster Adriaan shot: Food 75 ml (5 tbsp) finely grated pecorino cheese fresh basil leaves Meat free Monday 1. Preheat the oven to 180 ˚C and lightly As the weather starts to change and not turn it into a delicious vegetarian grease an oven dish with a bit of olive oil. there’s more and more of a nip in the air meal that not only tastes great, but 2. Mix ricotta or cottage cheese and pesto at night and early morning, we start to look impressive as well? The renowned and season with pepper to taste. Set think about warmer comfort food. But, as combination of tomato, flavour-bursting aside. it’s not quite winter yet, we can still enjoy basil pesto and a bit of dairy is always 3. Heat oil in a frying pan over a medium meals that are perfect for autumn. This appealing. I recently made pancakes with heat and fry leeks or spring onions until pancake bake is lovely as a weekend meal stone ground wholewheat flour and just soft. Add mushrooms and sauté until just or over the public holidays ahead - and added a little extra liquid with a delicious cooked. Season to taste. Mother’s Day. end result – this is a great way to alternate 4. Spoon veggies out. Place frying pan The concept of not having meat one day in with cake flour, especially for this savoury back on the heat and add the tomatoes. a week, is more than just a ‘green’ idea. It’s pancake bake. Despite the fact that there Toss until the skins just begin to burst. indeed also an easy way to ensure that you is no meat, this is quite a filling dish and Add mushroom mixture back and stir in enjoy a variety of foods, encouraging you if you pair it with a fabulous green salad, vinegar. Season to taste and spoon half to be creative with ingredients that may you can set the table for a special meal. of the veggies into the oven dish. often only feature as a side dish. If meat-free Mondays are not really your 5. Meanwhile, spread 15-20 ml of the pesto Pancakes are not just good with cinnamon thing, then include some left-over chicken mixture over each pancake. Fold the sugar or syrup and a squirt of lemon. Why to the pesto as an add-on to the filling. pancakes into triangles and place on top of the veggies in the oven dish. 6. Spoon remaining veggies on top of the Cook up a storm with Heleen! pancakes. Pour cream over and sprinkle with pecorino cheese. Join Heleen for a cooking demonstration 7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated and tasting in her new studio kitchen on through. Finish with fresh basil leaves Thursday 26 May at 6 pm. This month’s and serve immediately. A delicious large dem will be all about Easy family green salad will make it a special meal. meals, ideal for winter. To book, email [email protected]. Space is limited, Tips: so don’t delay – book for you and a friend 1. Make your favourite pancake batter, bake and keep warm. Or visit my website for just R260 each. For more information for my pancake recipe. on any of her books or dems: visit www. 2. Or if you have your previous Muse copies, heleenmeyer.co.za or like her on Facebook use the recipe from July 2013. www.facebook.com/HeleenMeyerFood.

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