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SPECIAL FEATURE Home and Garden

MICHAEL LAWRENCE KATHY LEVERTON TREKKING FOR CHARITY

HEY Heleen KILIMANJARO Community DASSIESFONTEIN Out and PESTO! Meyer TREK Travellers FARM STORE About

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Correction: Following the article in About the cover: Michael Lawrence at the the September 2016 Muse magazine start of the Trek4Mandela fund raiser up Mt about the 90th anniversary of the Blue Kilimanjaro. See the article on page 20. School, we received an email from Valmai Schoeman to tell us that her father’s name, Mr H. van der Hoven, was incorrectly spelled. It was during Mr van der Hoven’s tenure as principal that the school hall was built. The AARON Properties hall was originally named after him. It was later renamed to honour another Specializing in Pinelands and surrounds principal, Mr Wylie. Resident in the area for over 20 years I have worked for one of the top DETERMINATION WITH A PURPOSE IS AN IRRESISTABLE FORCE four banks for over 17 years as a American President, Barack Obama is quoted as saying: Professional Property Valuer “The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with Call on me for professional hope, you will fill yourself with hope.” and ethical property This is exactly what the various Pinelanders featured in this edition have done – from Kathy advice and services Leverton’s and Michael Lawrence’s physical and mental endurance treks to raise funds for charities, to Hannah Cloete’s initiative to clean-up at a local river and wetland. As you will CONTACT read, they were no ‘walk in the park’ and needed gritty determination to complete. Failures are a part of life, not the end of it. They are detours on the road that eventually Louis Alkana leads to success. Most people who have succeeded in their goal experienced doubt and even failure at some time, but with the determination grounded in the belief in a cause, 021 531 5000 were able to pick themselves up to carry on to the end. 082 228 4445 Enjoy the issue! [email protected] Max Schutte

Surely the iconic African Fish Eagle doesn’t Text by Dr Callan African Fish Eagle occur in Pinelands? Well, it actually doesAaronProperties-M5-064.indd Cohen, research1 22/06/2016 10:05 AM fly over from time to time. Cape Town’s associate at the UCT lakes, from Cape Point to Zeekoeivlei, FitzPatrick Institute of have a small breeding population of these African Ornithology, distinctive birds which feed on large fish. bird book author and director of Birding On warm days they often soar widely over Africa tours see: Cape Town suburbs and their distinctive www.birdingafrica. “call of Africa” is the first clue to look com. Callan is also upwards. Their white head and chest and a dedicated natural historian with a passion for distinctive broad wings make them easily all things natural, including flora and trees, frogs, identifiable. Photo copyright Callan Cohen. reptiles, 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 BUYING requirements, circulation information and CONTACT THE MUSE MAGAZINE publication schedules. SELLING t 021 531 3324 c 073 644 1288 e [email protected] Your news, photographs and stories can be LETTING p submitted to The Muse Magazine by email PINELANDS, THORNTON The Muse, 12 Rhone, Pinelands, 7450 and surrounding areas at [email protected]. NEXT EDITION DEADLINES The Muse reserves the right to select articles Bookings: 10 Oct 068 • Nov 2016 for inclusion and to make alterations to Content: 14 Oct Published: 25 Oct 2016 submitted contributions.

Gavin McDougall Brent McDougall © Copyright reserved. All editorial content and graphics are copyright and may not be copied, 061 076 1481 073 510 0101 republished or re-used without the express permission of The Muse Magazine, which reserves all rights. Parts of this publication may also be subject to separate copyright by other parties. We are local residents who know the area well October 2016 | the muse | 1 Contact us for a free CMA valuation www.opendoorproperties.co.za [email protected]

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OpenDoor-M5-064.indd 1 17/06/2016 12:25 PM DINNER GENIE COMMUNITY CALENDAR We cook so you don’t have to! 1 October 2016 15 October 2016 Positively Pinelands CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH PLANT SALE WHITE ELEPHANT AND BOOK SALE Come to the Cape Horticultural Society Come and browse for items you’ve always plant sale from 10am until 2pm at 11 Be careful when paying over wanted. Good books on sale. From 9am until Sonnet Quay, Marina da Gama, just off St RECENTLY SOLD stocks run out. Tea, cake and boerewors Georges Drive. Find interesting, indigenous monies in a property transaction HEARTY, HEALTHY, BANTING & FROZEN rolls available. You’ll find us in Nerine Ave, and exotic plants, bulbs, shrubs and trees, AND LET BY US A recent article about the disappearance of more that R6 million from the trust HOME-COOKED MEALS off Crassula or Daffodil (from Ringwood plus many old favourites. Bargain prices, account of a well known estate agency has again highlighted the problems the LET LET Drive). We look forward to seeing you. members of the society will be present to delivered to your home public face when entering into purchase, sale or rental agreements. This is not only Email [email protected]. give advice. Tel. Melanie at 021 788 2840. Monday - Friday 6pm - 7pm limited to agents and attorney’s trust accounts, but involves the transfer of money CASH ORDERS 0861 DINNER 1 October 2016 22 October 2016 from one account to another with cybercrime a serious concern. PHONE 0861 346637 TALK ON NEONATAL NEUROSCIENCE PINELANDS SAPS How can the public protect themselves against loss when one considers that monies Come to the Victory Hall, Central Square to an COMMUNITY FUN DAY relating to property transactions often run into millions of rands? Pinelands R25 000pm Pinelands R15 000pm See our detailed menu at open talk by Dr Nils Bergman, international The Pinelands SAPS Community Fun Day When transferring funds it is wise to double check that the account that you have authority on birth and newborn life. See www.dinner-genie.co.za will be held at Julianaveld (off Morningside) LET LET September 2016 Muse article. He will focus been requested to pay into does in fact exist in the name of either the Agency or the from 9am to 3pm. Connect with the safety equally on faith and science, and how they Attorney. Criminals can intercept emails and then create false accounts to steal your and security organisations in your suburb. inform each other in his work. funds. It may be wise to phone the account holder first and then transfer only a small Enjoy the craft and food stalls, live music, amount say R100. Once received and confirmed by the intended recipient you can October Special dog displays and horse units, plus a fun then transfer the balance of the funds. DinnerGenie-M5-065.indd 1 12/07/2016 12:134,6,7 PM October 2016 walk. Email Elaine at elaineg@mtnloaded. LIBRARY PROGRAM co.za or Sandi at [email protected]. Loss of deposits in rental transactions are also common where criminals pretend to be Pinelands R9 000pm Pinelands R8 500pm For children 4 to 8 years of age: agents. Properties are advertised by simply taking a photo of the outside of the home Tuesday 4 Oct 10:30am – 11:30am and placing an advertisement on sites such as Gumtree. They then make excuses that UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER Creative Spring Collage. 27 October 2016 ‘Last Thursday’ LIVE music gigs @ Pinelands they cannot get into the home, but if you wish to secure the property you need to pay Thursday 6 Oct 10:30am – 11:30am Breakfasts Edible Tea-cups. Food Market, Pinelands Club, Lonsdale Way the deposit into a bogus account as soon as possible to secure the rental. Friday 7 Oct 2:30pm – 15:15pm from 6:15pm to 7:15pm. Forget the hassle Ultimately it is the public who must take the necessary precautions. Monies held in Lunches of cooking supper. Grab a bite to eat from sit down or Story-time. trust accounts are protected by law, but the public must ensure that they are dealing one of the food vendors, and enjoy a glass take-away For more information, call 021 530 7160. with an agency that is registered with the Estate Agency Affairs Board or an attorney of your favourite tipple, while relaxing Pinelands R3 995 000 Pinelands R1 695 000 Our Juicy with the Law Society. The Estate Agency Affairs Board has recently requested that Party Platters to some chilled vibes. Celebrate pay day 5 October 2016 agents display a Privy Seal logo on all their email correspondence and in this way UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER beef or chicken by giving back - R20 donation will go to Frozen Meals DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP the public can then ensure that the agency they are dealing with is in fact registered. Schwarma Hosted by The Helen Keller Society, in Mhani Gingi, an NPO that strives to provide BANTING MEALS conjunction with Dementia SA, on the first innovative business solutions contributing Should you be thinking of selling, buying, renting Now Only R42 available daily Wednesday of every month at the Society towards alleviating poverty in South Africa. was 46.90 in Links Drive, Pinelands at 6pm. Open to or just need an update on the value of your home, all who have loved ones with dementia Millside Park, FREE DELIVERIES TO 28 October 2016 please give us a call. Pinelands R3 195 000 Thornton R730 000 Morningside, Ndabeni SURROUNDING AREAS (Alzheimer’s). Call Ruth or Estelle 021 531 5311 PINELANDS STAMP CIRCLE or email [email protected]. Meet at 7:15pm in the activities hall, for orders over R30 021 531 6398 Pinelands Library. There will be an auction THE SEEFF TEAM SERVING PINELANDS AND THORNTON www.goodys.co.za Mon - Fri • 9am - 3pm 5 October 2016 of members’ excess material. Viewing from AGM : PINELANDS RATEPAYERS AND 16:30. Visitors are most welcome. RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION Call John 021 531 1954 or Martin 021 689 5050. Come to the AGM at 7:30pm in the Pinelands Library Hall. For information email Carol on Goodys-M5-064.indd 1 19/09/2016 11:41 AM 28 October 2016 Tony’s [email protected]. STEEL MAGNOLIAS A cancer support group for ladies hosted by TREASURES 10 October 2016 cancer survivor Catherine. Call 021 531 3963. RONDEBOSCH PARK MARKET I will offer you cash Come to the corner of Sandown & 29 October 2016 Kathy Anderson Julie Meyer Leslie Brown Pat Peat Stephanie West Robyn Meyer for any of these items: Campground Roads to the lovely outdoor CANNONS CARNIVAL (even scrap gold) remember when you lost that 083 987 7673 083 288 8481 084 556 6778 083 290 1331 083 563 4871 078 359 0354 GOLD market with a range of interesting crafts, Come and enjoy the fun at the annual earring and buried the other in your jewellery box? jewellery, clothing and more. Child & Pinelands Sales Pinelands Sales Thornton Sales Thornton Sales Rental Administrator Rentals Cannons Creek School Carnival from 9am SILVER from scrap jewellery to silver teasets dog friendly. Open from 9am - 2pm. Free to 2pm in Nursery Way, Pinelands. There MEDALS Boer War, WW1, WW2 inc badges & buttons. parking. Email: rondeboschmarket@gmail. will be prizes, rides, a tea garden, craft COINS remember the old tickey, sixpence, shilling, com, Facebook: RondeboschParkMarket or market and much more. See advert page 8. 5 shilling and R1 coin from the 60’s? contact Nici 083 784 0393. Email [email protected]. POSTCARDS up to 1945 (1900-1920 are best) CUPS & SAUCERS duos & trios (plate, cup & saucer) OLD TOYS Schuco, Dinky, Meccano etc. ADVERTISE YOUR EVENTS! email [email protected]. FOUNTAIN PENS, PEN-KNIVES Yes, I buy Send content for the November 2016 edition by 14 October 2016. AND EVEN BROKEN WATCHES them too! R105 ensures placement in the calendar. Call me… my number is 083 775 00 55 … you stand to earn some cash for those old October 2016 | the muse | 2 trinkets, bits & pieces that no longer serve you. Second Floor︱Howard Centre︱Pinelands︱Phone: 021 531 7507︱[email protected] ︱ SeeffPinelands email: [email protected]

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TonysTreasures-M5-059.indd 1 20/01/2016 10:25 PM DINNER GENIE COMMUNITY CALENDAR We cook so you don’t have to! 1 October 2016 15 October 2016 Positively Pinelands CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH PLANT SALE WHITE ELEPHANT AND BOOK SALE Come to the Cape Horticultural Society Come and browse for items you’ve always plant sale from 10am until 2pm at 11 Be careful when paying over wanted. Good books on sale. From 9am until Sonnet Quay, Marina da Gama, just off St RECENTLY SOLD stocks run out. Tea, cake and boerewors Georges Drive. Find interesting, indigenous monies in a property transaction HEARTY, HEALTHY, BANTING & FROZEN rolls available. You’ll find us in Nerine Ave, and exotic plants, bulbs, shrubs and trees, AND LET BY US A recent article about the disappearance of more that R6 million from the trust HOME-COOKED MEALS off Crassula or Daffodil (from Ringwood plus many old favourites. Bargain prices, account of a well known estate agency has again highlighted the problems the LET LET Drive). We look forward to seeing you. members of the society will be present to delivered to your home public face when entering into purchase, sale or rental agreements. This is not only Email [email protected]. give advice. Tel. Melanie at 021 788 2840. Monday - Friday 6pm - 7pm limited to agents and attorney’s trust accounts, but involves the transfer of money CASH ORDERS 0861 DINNER 1 October 2016 22 October 2016 from one account to another with cybercrime a serious concern. PHONE 0861 346637 TALK ON NEONATAL NEUROSCIENCE PINELANDS SAPS How can the public protect themselves against loss when one considers that monies Come to the Victory Hall, Central Square to an COMMUNITY FUN DAY relating to property transactions often run into millions of rands? Pinelands R25 000pm Pinelands R15 000pm See our detailed menu at open talk by Dr Nils Bergman, international The Pinelands SAPS Community Fun Day When transferring funds it is wise to double check that the account that you have authority on birth and newborn life. See www.dinner-genie.co.za will be held at Julianaveld (off Morningside) LET LET September 2016 Muse article. He will focus been requested to pay into does in fact exist in the name of either the Agency or the from 9am to 3pm. Connect with the safety equally on faith and science, and how they Attorney. Criminals can intercept emails and then create false accounts to steal your and security organisations in your suburb. inform each other in his work. funds. It may be wise to phone the account holder first and then transfer only a small Enjoy the craft and food stalls, live music, amount say R100. Once received and confirmed by the intended recipient you can October Special dog displays and horse units, plus a fun then transfer the balance of the funds. DinnerGenie-M5-065.indd 1 12/07/2016 12:134,6,7 PM October 2016 walk. Email Elaine at elaineg@mtnloaded. LIBRARY PROGRAM co.za or Sandi at [email protected]. Loss of deposits in rental transactions are also common where criminals pretend to be Pinelands R9 000pm Pinelands R8 500pm For children 4 to 8 years of age: agents. Properties are advertised by simply taking a photo of the outside of the home Tuesday 4 Oct 10:30am – 11:30am and placing an advertisement on sites such as Gumtree. They then make excuses that UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER Creative Spring Collage. 27 October 2016 ‘Last Thursday’ LIVE music gigs @ Pinelands they cannot get into the home, but if you wish to secure the property you need to pay Thursday 6 Oct 10:30am – 11:30am Breakfasts Edible Tea-cups. Food Market, Pinelands Club, Lonsdale Way the deposit into a bogus account as soon as possible to secure the rental. Friday 7 Oct 2:30pm – 15:15pm from 6:15pm to 7:15pm. Forget the hassle Ultimately it is the public who must take the necessary precautions. Monies held in Lunches of cooking supper. Grab a bite to eat from sit down or Story-time. trust accounts are protected by law, but the public must ensure that they are dealing one of the food vendors, and enjoy a glass take-away For more information, call 021 530 7160. with an agency that is registered with the Estate Agency Affairs Board or an attorney of your favourite tipple, while relaxing Pinelands R3 995 000 Pinelands R1 695 000 Our Juicy with the Law Society. The Estate Agency Affairs Board has recently requested that Party Platters to some chilled vibes. Celebrate pay day 5 October 2016 agents display a Privy Seal logo on all their email correspondence and in this way UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER beef or chicken by giving back - R20 donation will go to Frozen Meals DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP the public can then ensure that the agency they are dealing with is in fact registered. Schwarma Hosted by The Helen Keller Society, in Mhani Gingi, an NPO that strives to provide BANTING MEALS conjunction with Dementia SA, on the first innovative business solutions contributing Should you be thinking of selling, buying, renting Now Only R42 available daily Wednesday of every month at the Society towards alleviating poverty in South Africa. was 46.90 in Links Drive, Pinelands at 6pm. Open to or just need an update on the value of your home, all who have loved ones with dementia Millside Park, FREE DELIVERIES TO 28 October 2016 please give us a call. Pinelands R3 195 000 Thornton R730 000 Morningside, Ndabeni SURROUNDING AREAS (Alzheimer’s). Call Ruth or Estelle 021 531 5311 PINELANDS STAMP CIRCLE or email [email protected]. Meet at 7:15pm in the activities hall, for orders over R30 021 531 6398 Pinelands Library. There will be an auction THE SEEFF TEAM SERVING PINELANDS AND THORNTON www.goodys.co.za Mon - Fri • 9am - 3pm 5 October 2016 of members’ excess material. Viewing from AGM : PINELANDS RATEPAYERS AND 16:30. Visitors are most welcome. RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION Call John 021 531 1954 or Martin 021 689 5050. Come to the AGM at 7:30pm in the Pinelands Library Hall. For information email Carol on Goodys-M5-064.indd 1 19/09/2016 11:41 AM 28 October 2016 Tony’s [email protected]. STEEL MAGNOLIAS A cancer support group for ladies hosted by TREASURES 10 October 2016 cancer survivor Catherine. Call 021 531 3963. RONDEBOSCH PARK MARKET I will offer you cash Come to the corner of Sandown & 29 October 2016 Kathy Anderson Julie Meyer Leslie Brown Pat Peat Stephanie West Robyn Meyer for any of these items: Campground Roads to the lovely outdoor CANNONS CARNIVAL (even scrap gold) remember when you lost that 083 987 7673 083 288 8481 084 556 6778 083 290 1331 083 563 4871 078 359 0354 GOLD market with a range of interesting crafts, Come and enjoy the fun at the annual earring and buried the other in your jewellery box? jewellery, clothing and more. Child & Pinelands Sales Pinelands Sales Thornton Sales Thornton Sales Rental Administrator Rentals Cannons Creek School Carnival from 9am SILVER from scrap jewellery to silver teasets dog friendly. Open from 9am - 2pm. Free to 2pm in Nursery Way, Pinelands. There MEDALS Boer War, WW1, WW2 inc badges & buttons. parking. Email: rondeboschmarket@gmail. will be prizes, rides, a tea garden, craft COINS remember the old tickey, sixpence, shilling, com, Facebook: RondeboschParkMarket or market and much more. See advert page 8. 5 shilling and R1 coin from the 60’s? contact Nici 083 784 0393. Email [email protected]. POSTCARDS up to 1945 (1900-1920 are best) CUPS & SAUCERS duos & trios (plate, cup & saucer) OLD TOYS Schuco, Dinky, Meccano etc. ADVERTISE YOUR EVENTS! email [email protected]. FOUNTAIN PENS, PEN-KNIVES Yes, I buy Send content for the November 2016 edition by 14 October 2016. AND EVEN BROKEN WATCHES them too! R105 ensures placement in the calendar. Call me… my number is 083 775 00 55 … you stand to earn some cash for those old October 2016 | the muse | 2 trinkets, bits & pieces that no longer serve you. Second Floor︱Howard Centre︱Pinelands︱Phone: 021 531 7507︱[email protected] ︱ SeeffPinelands email: [email protected]

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TonysTreasures-M5-059.indd 1 20/01/2016 10:25 PM Pinelands & Thornton 021 531 0773 COMMUNITY NEWS Central Square | Pinelands www.jawitz.co.za PROPERTIES PINEHURST WELCOMES SPRING! Pinehurst Primary School enjoyed celebrating spring this year. There’s someone who’d love to knock on your door The Grade 1’s and 2’s took some cheerful posies to Pinelands Place and Pinewood Village and entertained their residents SALES AGENTS with songs and poems. The Grade 3’s had a fun filled morning, Richard Smith hosting a spring tea for a special family member. They served 083 557 7515 them lots of delicious goodies and performed a lively song. Linette Smith 082 466 1825 Karen Simpson 083 284 0162 * asking prices

PINELANDS | R5.500m | FOR SALE PINELANDS | R3.995m | SOLD

THORNTON | R1.495m | SOLD THORNTON | R980 000 | SOLD

PINELANDS | R15 000pm | TO LET PINELANDS | R13 800pm | LET BY US PINELANDS SAYS RENTAL TEAM Craig Watt FAREWELL AND 082 410 9720 THANK YOU TO Annette Mouton CAPTAIN WATERS Administrator

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JAWITZ PROPERTIES h metalk READY…STEADY…SPRING 10 HOME MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR SPRING • Check for loose or leaky gutters - remove foliage from gutters. • Have your roof checked and repaired for leaks or damage. • Clean your windows - rubber edged squeegees are quicker and more effective, or call a window cleaning company for hard to reach windows. • Paint the exterior of your home if needed. Pinelands Neighbourhood Watch (PNW) hosted a farewell • Remove spent perennial flowers and replace with summer seedlings. • Service your lawnmower and sharpen cutting blades. function for Captain Louis Waters, who has served the Pinelands • Scarify your lawn, aerate and fertilise with 2:3:2 or top dressing. community with dedication for more than 20 years. He has been • Cut down untidy shrubs to allow new growth to come through. promoted to Captain and is therefore transferring to another • Feed roses with 5:1:5 fertilizer. station. PNW truly appreciates the input and support that • Feed your birds and enjoy wonderful bird song. Captain Waters has given and we take this opportunity to wish him well going into the future.

ATTORNEYS | CONVEYANCERS October 2016 | the muse | 4 Macleod’s AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATORS Attorneys 021 788 1439

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Jawitz-M2V-067.indd 1 20/09/2016 2:46 PM Pinelands & Thornton 021 531 0773 COMMUNITY NEWS Central Square | Pinelands www.jawitz.co.za PROPERTIES PINEHURST WELCOMES SPRING! Pinehurst Primary School enjoyed celebrating spring this year. There’s someone who’d love to knock on your door The Grade 1’s and 2’s took some cheerful posies to Pinelands Place and Pinewood Village and entertained their residents SALES AGENTS with songs and poems. The Grade 3’s had a fun filled morning, Richard Smith hosting a spring tea for a special family member. They served 083 557 7515 them lots of delicious goodies and performed a lively song. Linette Smith 082 466 1825 Karen Simpson 083 284 0162 * asking prices

PINELANDS | R5.500m | FOR SALE PINELANDS | R3.995m | SOLD

THORNTON | R1.495m | SOLD THORNTON | R980 000 | SOLD

PINELANDS | R15 000pm | TO LET PINELANDS | R13 800pm | LET BY US PINELANDS SAYS RENTAL TEAM Craig Watt FAREWELL AND 082 410 9720 THANK YOU TO Annette Mouton CAPTAIN WATERS Administrator

Qualified Tenant Database& Profile Network Affiliation | Maintenance Council Accounts Collection | Legal Process Expertise

ATTORNEYS | CONVEYANCERS October 2016 | the muse | 4 Macleod’s AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATORS Attorneys 021 788 1439

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At Property.CoZa we believe that our agents are the REAL heart and soul of our business. This is why we offer our Property Professionals 80 commission The following students were chosen to represent Western Province with no desk fees and supply them with the and Zonal hockey teams this season. Back row (l to r): Nikita Dawood TWILIGHT BOWLS tools they need to assist clients in a professional, (WP South), Bayanda Simetu (WP Disa), Chase Newel (WP U16A), timely and efficient manner. Our Property Professionals plug into cutting Noah Jones (WP Disa), Jordi Abrahams (WP Disa), Keagan Kinnes edge IT systems, benefit from extensive webbased marketing tools, NEW SEASON (WP Disa). Front row (l to r): Taquoma Sealy (WP Disa), Natheer leverage from a strong dynamic brand and enjoy a dynamic work Salie (WP Disa), Andrew Pick (Western Cape U14), Enrico Celento opens on environment. oin the real estate team that is better in every way! (WP Disa). Absent: Uthmaan Abrahams (WP Disa). 21 October 2016 SKILLED LANGUAGE STUDENTS PINELANDS BOWLING CLUB AT PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL St Stephens Road, Pinelands Pinelands High School’s Melissa Every Friday from 21 Oct, 5:30pm to 7pm Booysen (cover artwork), Sydney Leibbrandt, Amber McLeod and IDEAL FOR BEGINNERS Lara Neugebauer (all creative For more information on or offerins please call endy van eerden Stay on for supper. Non members welcome. writing) have been included on 083 443 2231 or by email at [email protected] Bowls provided. Dress casual. Wear flat shoes. in the prestigious English Alive publication, an annual anthology Contact Bill Brown at of some of the best writing in [email protected] English from schools across South Africa. We congratulate these young creative minds. ? Stella Hertantyo and Brooke Retirement Centre Stewart (Gr 12s) finished 23rd and 26th respectively in the National PBC-M5-067.indd 1 16/09/2016 8:29 AM Low Vision Service English Olympiad, written by HelenKeller Full Nursing in Care Centre thousands of students across the S O C I E T Y E S T. 1 9 5 8 (temporary or permanent) country. They have been offered Assisted Living in Home & Askew Suites a year’s free tuition at Rhodes University as part of their prize. Retirement Centre and Low Vision Services Independent Living in Cottages Farzaana Isaacs (Gr11) scored the 6th highest mark in the Western Let us manage OPEN AFTERNOON FOR VIEWING Cape and the 8th highest in the every 3rd Tuesday in the month at 3pm country in the National Afrikaans First Additional Language Services and viewing by appointment only your INVESTMENT Olympiad. This is an exceptional Links Drive, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7405 achievement and we congratulate Farzaana warmly. Kelsey Everts Private Bag X25, Howard Place, 7450 (Gr 10) finished in the top 20 in Phone +27 21 531 5311 the Western Cape - a wonderful Fax +27 21 531 8275 achievement for a grade 10 pupil. E-mail [email protected] Web www.helenkeller.org.za October 2016 | the muse | 9

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As convenient as Eskom Best Female Project and Sydney Jacobs won a special award this may be, the speed at which we are now By Sue Torr We would like to send out from Living Maths in the category of Sport Science. “ ” able to transact means there is no longer a Director at Crue Invest a special thank you to our delay between our wanting something and having it. The instant processing of online wonderful customers for retail therapy means that the ‘cooling off’ which you, together with your financial period that was built into the system (i.e. planner, begin sketching the outline of supporting us through what it is you are investing towards. As that period of time between getting in Back: Devon Card, CFP® (B.Comm), this difficult period. your car and actually handing over the you draw closer to your retirement, the sketch may take more definitive form with Brad van Coller CFP® (B.Comm) cash), no longer exists. If one considers that Middle: Cindy Gordon, Sue Torr (BA, LLB), a distinct colour palette and more detailed “We appreciate your loyal custom and look forward every purchase in the present moment is in Erin White, Gareth Collier (B.Comm) fact a withdrawal against a future financial background. With improved health and Front: Craig Torr, CFP® (B.Comm), to welcoming you to our forecourt re-opening.” goal, it is entirely possible that a mental increased longevity, planning one’s Eric Jordaan, CFP® (BA, LLB, LLM, Butch Green picture of that goal could help delaying retirement years can be wildly exciting as Adv. Dip. Financial Planning) you plan how to reap the rewards of years gratification in the moment. Simply put, MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS OPENING the ability to imagine your retirement of hard work and disciplined investing. 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The Northern Lights seen from Alaska.

In the August 2016 edition of the Muse, Kathy camps offer activities ranging from rock climbing, to mountain biking, described her intense disappointment at not ropes courses, scuba diving and counselling to children aged 8 to 15. Searching for the perfect sunrise photograph completing the Wild Coast Wild Run in 2013. HIGHLIGHTS FROM CAMP CROATIA of the rolling Canola fields along the N2 past So she gave herself a goal - a mission - to run “I spent 10 weeks in Croatia at an International Children’s Summer Bot River, we visited a favourite ‘pitstop’ of ours, the race to raise funds for the rural school in Camp in a small village called Pakośtane on the Dalmatian coast. the Eastern Cape. Delighted that her mom Dassiesfontein Farm Store. Campers come from Europe, USA, South America and Asia. As part Ruth Leverton could join her – together they Quite unassuming from the outside, one feels like Alice in of Teen Adventure we took the teenagers go-karting, horse riding, finished the run and have successfully raised Wonderland when you step inside and your eyes take in river rafting, rock climbing, abseiling, on high ropes, hiking, bridge the money needed to start tiling the school the myriad of goodies for sale. First we sat down next to jumping, Scuba diving, and visited National Parks as well as other floors. the log fire for a good pot of coffee and some scones. We activities. In Resident Camp we did land sports, ropes courses, arts, THE GRUELLING WILD COAST WILD RUN have had lunch here before – the meals are good local fare! performance arts and many water activities. Now back to the shopping… the ceiling beams groan with “This year’s run was a lot tougher than three the weight of chandeliers, lampshades and decorations. years ago. Many of the runners were plagued Croatia is a stunningly beautiful country with clear, warm water, green On the way in you will pass potjie pots, decorative wooden with diarrhoea; but we made it to Mazeppa rolling hills and interesting rock formations creating gorgeous lake and mountain areas. The one thing it doesn’t have is sandy beaches, crates (and rusty wheelbarrows used for waterplants). The Bay (where we pulled out last time) and interior of the old farmhouse is divided into a number of continued on to Qhorha River to finish the first which is probably a good thing, because it is already incredibly busy during the summer months with the shoreline overcrowded.” craft shops doing leatherwork, metal work, wood carving day. Although dehydration slowed us down – oh everything! Looking for cheese and wine? There is a on Day two, we eventually made it. Day three TRAVEL HIGHLIGHT lovely variety at the cheese shop. Dassiesfontein is taking went well to the 16km checkpoint, when we Kathy has built an interesting portfolio of travel experiences. In 2011 self sufficiency seriously and has an array of solar panels reached the hills - and then I developed a knee she was lucky enough to see the Northern lights from the shores of on the roof providing for their electrical needs. Take the KATHY injury! Going very slowly - we ran out of water Lake Superior. A sight that many would like to see, the Aurora Borealis N2 past Bot River; then past the Gabrielskloof wine estate. - and I ran out of energy - so it turned into a lights up the sky with hues of blue and green as charged particles from When you see the R43 turning on your left, keep going very emotional finish. The race was so tough the sun collide with the earth’s atmosphere. Kathy was blessed with for another 800m and Dassiesfontein will be on your right and there were times when I honestly thought this phenomenal sight once again when travelling in Alaska in 2015. hand side. Open 8:30am to 5:30 pm daily. Call 028 214 1475. I wasn’t going to make it, but thanks to my mom and Fran, the race sweep, they made NEXT ADVENTURE? LEVERTON “I would like to visit friends on Palmerston Island in the Cook Islands sure I did!” After graduating with a BSc in Zoology and Ecology in At the time of writing, the donations are – that is the dream! Other places I have travelled to include Australia, close to R50 000! We plan to start the tiling New Zealand, the US, Canada, UK, Spain, Germany, Italy, France, 2005, outdoor enthusiast Kathy Leverton built a career process in the holidays in October, with the Switzerland, Croatia, Turkey, Egypt, Dubai, Belgium, Mozambique and as a Mountain Walking, Climbing and Abseiling Guide work to be finished in December. There is still the Caribbean for the 2007 Cricket World Cup.” as well as a Cultural Tour Guide. She has enjoyed so much that is needed at the school and if OUTDOOR LIFE IN SOUTH AFRICA anyone would like to donate please go to the Back home Kathy freelances as a climbing, hiking and abseiling guide. years of experience as a camp facilitator in the USA. Facebook page “Running for Education on the She grew up in Pinelands where her father is a retired Methodist Her most recent camp in Croatia was followed by her Wild Coast”. minister, and her mother is the executive director of the Manyano determination to complete the Wild Coast Wild Run to INTRODUCTION TO SUMMER CAMPS (Unity) Centre. Her sisters Bronwyn and Heather are both vets in Cape raise funds for the Ndengane School in Msikaba. Integrating her fitness into her career Kathy Town - where Kathy loves to come home to, and is developing her started camp facilitating at Camp Timberlane own company called Cape Hike and Climb. 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in Northern Wisconsin in 2006. The two month Glynnis GlynnisPortrait Portrait Schutte Schutte Facebook and www.capehikeandclimb.co.za. 

Primary School pupils The Croatian Camp included hikes through at Ndengane Msikaba Plitviče Lakes National Park, known for a with the teachers and chain of 16 terraced lakes, joined by waterfalls, Ruth Leverton. that extend into a limestone canyon.

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The Northern Lights seen from Alaska.

Muse-067-Oct2016.indd 18 22/09/2016 7:19 AM Muse-067-Oct2016.indd 19 22/09/2016 7:19 AM TRAVEL MOUNT KILIMANJARO

MICHAEL LAWRENCE TREKS FOR MANDELA

Pinelander and business man Michael LONG WALKS REVIVE THE SOUL bodies to acclimatise to the altitude. On Lawrence says he is “never late for an Michael is no stranger to walking and has day four we trekked to Kibo Hut at 3719m. appointment” so it is no surprise to find embarked on a “bucket list” of endeavours Day five was the big one with a night at that his dream of climbing Mount Everest beginning with the 800km Camino Frances Kibo - well not really a night because we by the age of 55 was completed by his de Santiago France to Spain pilgrim walk were up at 11:30pm to start a midnight 53rd birthday! More importantly, he was which took him 30 days to complete in climb to Uhuru, the highest peak in Africa privileged to be able to join a team of 2011. This was followed in 2013 by the Porto at 5895m (compare this to Table Mountain enthusiasts raising funds for the Imbumba to Santiago route on the old road to Rome at 1086m). In the darkness it is beautiful to Foundation affiliated to the Mandela - 240 km. Michael and his wife enjoyed see climbers coming from various routes Foundation caring4girls who miss many walking in Tuscany last year, and now that all wearing headlamps - looking like small days of schooling because they do not have their three children Michelle, Jillian and stars coming up the mountain”. supplies required for their menstrual cycle. Timothy are old enough, Avril was able to A FALSE HORIZON join Michael on the training walks in the As the sun came up and we were alongside Drakensberg mountains, prior to the Mt the crater at Gillman’s point, I tried to see the Kilimanjaro summit. time, but couldn’t get to my watch because WALKING FOR THE Trek4Mandela FUND of all the layers of clothing. Night time Michael didn’t hesitate when Cas Coovadia temperatures at the summit can go down asked him to join the charity walk up to -20 oC! Realising I still had 1.6 km to go Mt Kilimanjaro. He was delighted to join to Uhuru, I pushed through my exhaustion people from diverse backgrounds drawn to the summit of Mt Kilimajaro. The air is so together by a common sense of purpose in thin that after just a couple of photographs supporting the Trek4Mandela Fund in aid one MUST start the descent, which is done of Caring4Girls. The trekkers got to know quickly – getting to Horombo Hut 19 hours each other on the training walks where the after setting out to Summit. The last day was leader, Sibusiso Vilane, was able to gauge a quick descent to the Marangu gate. their fitness and abilities. WOULD YOU DO IT AGAIN? A TRAGIC LOSS Well, not right away, but next time I would It was on this fateful Mt Kilimanjaro summit choose a different route and I would try to Zebra Rock on “acclimatisation day 5” walk that much loved South African racing go even slower – it is so important to listen driver Gugu Zulu died. Michael notes that to the guides when they tell you to keep SALLY’S LITTLE CRAZY SHOP fitness is not the only predictor of a safe it slow to conserve energy and to allow The Botanical A treasure trove of novelties trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro. Altitude sickness your body to acclimatise. If you get the an urban Tea House retreat Pinelands toys • colouring books • puzzles, can strike at any time whether one is fit or urge to go, then GO! My bucket list is long olives & olive oil, books, SA flags, not and it affects everyone differently. and varied so there may not be another Serving blooming blends of teas, Sleep Eat Stay fancy dress, gift bags and more... THE ARDUOUS ROUTE opportunity to summit Mt Kilimanjaro aromatic coffee, breakfast and ACCOMMODATION CAPE TOWN Wed - Fri: 9am-4pm Call 021 531 8648 “Our Trek took 6 days. After an overnight again. I long to do the Inca Trail; Anapurna light lunches. Saturday: 9am-2pm 3 Daffodil Way, Pinelands in Nepal and would like to be in the shadow A selection of quality B&B’s, Self Catering stop at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort we We cater for small celebrations: & Guest Houses in Pinelands. bussed to Marangu Gate, 1879m high, of Everest before I am 60. baby showers and advanced PHYSICAL SCIENCE TUITION Gr 10–12 and11km later got to sleep at Mandara MAKE EVERY DAY MANDELA DAY year birthday parties. www.pinelandsonline.com Expert one-to-one private tuition in Physical Sciences Hut, 2720m. This journey was through Donate to the Imbumba Foundation which We host women’s groups, Try us first for great prices, Brian Jacoby lush jungle vegetation with birds and hopes to reach 2 million girls by 2020 church groups & book clubs. central location and our is an experienced Science monkeys. On the second day we reached with effective hygiene education, access 3 Bushwood Rd, Little Mowbray famous Pinelands hospitality! teacher based in Pinelands Horombo Hut, 3720m. The third day was to sanitary towels and youth leadership Pinelands Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm • Sat 8am-2pm Accommodation 021 531 8520 • 082 684 7405 spent hiking for 7 hours up and then training. SMS “Michael” to 42513 to pledge PAN Network t 021 689 5266 f thebotanicalteahouse e [email protected] back down to Horombo Hut, allowing our R30 to the Mandela Caring4girls fund.  Michael and the guide at Uhuru www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za October 2016 | the muse | 20

Muse-067-Oct2016.indd 20 22/09/2016 7:19 AM Dir-067.indd 3 20/09/2016 5:46 PM TRAVEL PRINCIPALS ARTICLE MOUNT KILIMANJARO ARE WE AS SCHOOLS DOING ENOUGH ABOUT WELLNESS? By Julian Cameron – Head of St George’s Grammar School.

When it comes to our physical and mental mood difficulties. Sadly though – dance, yoga, tai chi, mindfulness and health, research in many countries highlights • Levels of physical activity among the meditative practices. some important and worrying realities: young are lower now than ever before. d) Healthy lifestyle choices, such as MICHAEL LAWRENCE • There is a marked increase, across • The amount of time spent in sedentary healthier menus in their tuck-shops and cultures and ages, in the incidence of activities (watching TV, gaming, working walk to school initiatives. lifestyle diseases such as obesity, high on PCs and tablets) has increased in e) Some schools, notably in the UK, are TREKS FOR MANDELA blood pressure and type two diabetes. recent years and continues to increase. using times of silence very effectively to • Levels of stress, anxiety and depression This paints a rather concerning picture and centre their pupils and staff and assist them Pinelander and business man Michael LONG WALKS REVIVE THE SOUL bodies to acclimatise to the altitude. On are increasing and the impact is being one may well ask whether we, as schools, in focusing. experienced by children at younger and are doing enough about wellness. In the f) Restorative justice processes are being Lawrence says he is “never late for an Michael is no stranger to walking and has day four we trekked to Kibo Hut at 3719m. younger ages. Life Orientation Curriculum, one hour of used as an alternative to traditional appointment” so it is no surprise to find embarked on a “bucket list” of endeavours Day five was the big one with a night at Physical Education is required and many problem solving approaches. Creating safe that his dream of climbing Mount Everest beginning with the 800km Camino Frances Kibo - well not really a night because we HIGH STRESS LEVELS IN THE YOUNG by the age of 55 was completed by his de Santiago France to Spain pilgrim walk were up at 11:30pm to start a midnight Conversations with parents, pupils and schools require participation in sport on a spaces for the difficult and uncomfortable 53rd birthday! More importantly, he was which took him 30 days to complete in climb to Uhuru, the highest peak in Africa teachers point to a high proportion of regular basis. This is important and valuable, conversations is crucial as many of our privileged to be able to join a team of 2011. This was followed in 2013 by the Porto at 5895m (compare this to Table Mountain pupils (adolescents and younger pupils) provided the sport does not become an pupils face incredibly harsh realities in their enthusiasts raising funds for the Imbumba to Santiago route on the old road to Rome at 1086m). In the darkness it is beautiful to reporting very high levels of stress, a area of greater stress and pressure. day to day lives. Foundation affiliated to the Mandela - 240 km. Michael and his wife enjoyed see climbers coming from various routes sense of being under immense pressure, LEADING THE WAY TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE g) Some schools are rethinking sport and Foundation caring4girls who miss many walking in Tuscany last year, and now that all wearing headlamps - looking like small being burdened by the weight of I believe that the time has come for schools promoting a shift from the winning at days of schooling because they do not have their three children Michelle, Jillian and stars coming up the mountain”. expectations (their own, those of parents to think more broadly and creatively all costs, pressure and prestige model to supplies required for their menstrual cycle. Timothy are old enough, Avril was able to A FALSE HORIZON and teachers), concerns about the future around wellness and the importance of one which encourages participation, the inculcation of an appreciation of the value join Michael on the training walks in the As the sun came up and we were alongside (career direction, employability, violence introducing young people to skills and of physical activity as a valuable lifelong Drakensberg mountains, prior to the Mt the crater at Gillman’s point, I tried to see the in society, inequality in our society, etc.) mindsets that will stand them in good stead way of being. Kilimanjaro summit. time, but couldn’t get to my watch because and a struggle to keep up with the pace throughout their lives. Some examples of WALKING FOR THE Trek4Mandela FUND of all the layers of clothing. Night time of life in our fast changing world. This how schools have led the way: BREAKING THE CYCLE sometimes manifests as youngsters self- Michael didn’t hesitate when Cas Coovadia temperatures at the summit can go down a) Introducing a wellness hour, with all Of course there are challenges in introducing medicating with alcohol or drugs, self- asked him to join the charity walk up to -20 oC! Realising I still had 1.6 km to go staff and pupils required to participate in a initiatives such as those above. The reality harming, engaging in reckless behaviours, Mt Kilimanjaro. He was delighted to join to Uhuru, I pushed through my exhaustion wellness activity (from yoga, to aerobics, to is that many of them are counter cultural despairing or opting out as a consequence people from diverse backgrounds drawn to the summit of Mt Kilimajaro. The air is so meditation, to walking, to other sports and and very much at odds with the go, go, of feeling overwhelmed by what they face. together by a common sense of purpose in thin that after just a couple of photographs energizing activities). go mindset of our prevailing paradigms of supporting the Trek4Mandela Fund in aid one MUST start the descent, which is done ARE SCHOOLS DOING ENOUGH? b) Voluntary fitness track programmes, instant gratification and immediate relief of of Caring4Girls. The trekkers got to know quickly – getting to Horombo Hut 19 hours It is well-documented that exercise and where pupils can engage in fitness activities discomfort. Failure to engage with such ideas each other on the training walks where the after setting out to Summit. The last day was physical activity are beneficial in delaying, alongside their teacher and parents, before and conversations is necessary and important leader, Sibusiso Vilane, was able to gauge a quick descent to the Marangu gate. or even preventing the onset of lifestyle commencing the school day. if we are to do full justice to the young people their fitness and abilities. WOULD YOU DO IT AGAIN? diseases and in managing stress levels and c) The rediscovery of art, drama, music, in our charge.  A TRAGIC LOSS Well, not right away, but next time I would It was on this fateful Mt Kilimanjaro summit choose a different route and I would try to DIRECTORY Zebra Rock on “acclimatisation day 5” walk that much loved South African racing go even slower – it is so important to listen driver Gugu Zulu died. Michael notes that to the guides when they tell you to keep SALLY’S LITTLE CRAZY SHOP fitness is not the only predictor of a safe it slow to conserve energy and to allow The Botanical A treasure trove of novelties trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro. Altitude sickness your body to acclimatise. If you get the an urban Tea House retreat Pinelands toys • colouring books • puzzles, can strike at any time whether one is fit or urge to go, then GO! My bucket list is long olives & olive oil, books, SA flags, not and it affects everyone differently. and varied so there may not be another Serving blooming blends of teas, Sleep Eat Stay fancy dress, gift bags and more... THE ARDUOUS ROUTE opportunity to summit Mt Kilimanjaro aromatic coffee, breakfast and ACCOMMODATION CAPE TOWN Wed - Fri: 9am-4pm Call 021 531 8648 “Our Trek took 6 days. After an overnight again. I long to do the Inca Trail; Anapurna light lunches. Saturday: 9am-2pm 3 Daffodil Way, Pinelands in Nepal and would like to be in the shadow A selection of quality B&B’s, Self Catering stop at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort we We cater for small celebrations: & Guest Houses in Pinelands. bussed to Marangu Gate, 1879m high, of Everest before I am 60. baby showers and advanced PHYSICAL SCIENCE TUITION Gr 10–12 and11km later got to sleep at Mandara MAKE EVERY DAY MANDELA DAY year birthday parties. www.pinelandsonline.com Expert one-to-one private tuition in Physical Sciences Hut, 2720m. This journey was through Donate to the Imbumba Foundation which We host women’s groups, Try us first for great prices, Brian Jacoby lush jungle vegetation with birds and hopes to reach 2 million girls by 2020 church groups & book clubs. central location and our is an experienced Science monkeys. On the second day we reached with effective hygiene education, access 3 Bushwood Rd, Little Mowbray famous Pinelands hospitality! teacher based in Pinelands Horombo Hut, 3720m. The third day was to sanitary towels and youth leadership Pinelands Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm • Sat 8am-2pm Accommodation 021 531 8520 • 082 684 7405 spent hiking for 7 hours up and then training. SMS “Michael” to 42513 to pledge PAN Network t 021 689 5266 f thebotanicalteahouse e [email protected] back down to Horombo Hut, allowing our R30 to the Mandela Caring4girls fund.  Michael and the guide at Uhuru www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za October 2016 | the muse | 20 October 2016 | the muse | 21 www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za

Muse-067-Oct2016.indd 20 22/09/2016 7:19 AM Muse-067-Oct2016.inddDir-067.indd 3 21 22/09/201620/09/2016 7:195:46 AMPM DIRECTORY DIRECTORY For your Francisco Projects eyes only! TOP MARKS a calm oasis in the Refurbishments Building • Renovations and New Builds Painting • Waterproofing heart of Pinelands NEW TREATMENT CAR HIRE Anne-Lu PINELANDS SPRINGTIME SPARKLE! THREADING Eyelash Extensions SPRING SELFIE Specializing exclusively A range of well-maintained Pure Smile teeth whitening Gentle on the skin with little redness in Eyelash Extensions Natural spraytan for beautiful eyes. manual and automatic cars Sandal feet Quick and clean Contact Annelise From as little as No hidden costs (cut, file, paint) R995 Now open Call Chris Francisco Facial Hair 082 633 0894 R3 500 per month Airport delivery every Saturday! 083 453 3399 SPRING GLOW Removal Pinelands Resident Call Rochelle, Kelly or Insula R1 000 per week and collection Facial with [email protected] deep cleanse & hydration 021 532 3402 • www.eternalyouth.co.za *R165 per day available www.franciscoprojects.co.za Gel pedicure R550 Pine Care Centre, 4 Mountbatten Ave, Pinelands *min 3 days hire BACK TO THE BEACH Rejuvenate Your Spirit Exfoliating back cleanse CALL The Painting Co. Back, neck and shoulder Mark massage (30 min) AFFORDABLE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR R290 060 755 7745 WALL COATING SOLUTIONS [email protected] Call Cheryl, Lauren or Jessica Interior & Exterior Wall Coating www.sublimeskinandbody.com www.topmarkscarhire.com Roof Coating & Cleaning t 021 531 4860 f sublimeskinandbody High Pressure Cleaning Wood Restoration Traditional Thatch Roofs Kathy Rademan GENERAL Waterproofing PHYSIOTHERAPY Airport Car Hire Building • Architect’s Plans • Engineer’s Designs PHYSIOTHERAPIST Change it. Love it. PRACTICE INCLUDING Short and Long Term Rentals CONTACT 11 The Crossing, Pinelands Sports injuries Free Home and Airport Deliveries f Cell: 071 185 8563 6D Microblading Hairstroke Eyebrows [email protected] Neck & back pain Equilibrium Massage OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Sean Ballantyne [email protected] Chest conditions With Clare 021 976 6112 www.traditionalthatchroofs.co.za 021 975 4617 PHONE: 072 264 1271 021 531 6119 Post-operative 082 924 0057

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Dir-067.inddMuse-067-Oct2016.indd 4 22 20/09/201622/09/2016 5:477:19 PMAM Dir-067.inddMuse-067-Oct2016.indd 5 23 20/09/201622/09/2016 5:477:19 PMAM DIRECTORY DIRECTORY For your Francisco Projects eyes only! TOP MARKS a calm oasis in the Refurbishments Building • Renovations and New Builds Painting • Waterproofing heart of Pinelands NEW TREATMENT CAR HIRE Anne-Lu PINELANDS SPRINGTIME SPARKLE! THREADING Eyelash Extensions SPRING SELFIE Specializing exclusively A range of well-maintained Pure Smile teeth whitening Gentle on the skin with little redness in Eyelash Extensions Natural spraytan for beautiful eyes. manual and automatic cars Sandal feet Quick and clean Contact Annelise From as little as No hidden costs (cut, file, paint) R995 Now open Call Chris Francisco Facial Hair 082 633 0894 R3 500 per month Airport delivery every Saturday! 083 453 3399 SPRING GLOW Removal Pinelands Resident Call Rochelle, Kelly or Insula R1 000 per week and collection Facial with [email protected] deep cleanse & hydration 021 532 3402 • www.eternalyouth.co.za *R165 per day available www.franciscoprojects.co.za Gel pedicure R550 Pine Care Centre, 4 Mountbatten Ave, Pinelands *min 3 days hire BACK TO THE BEACH Rejuvenate Your Spirit Exfoliating back cleanse CALL The Painting Co. Back, neck and shoulder Mark massage (30 min) AFFORDABLE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR R290 060 755 7745 WALL COATING SOLUTIONS [email protected] Call Cheryl, Lauren or Jessica Interior & Exterior Wall Coating www.sublimeskinandbody.com www.topmarkscarhire.com Roof Coating & Cleaning t 021 531 4860 f sublimeskinandbody High Pressure Cleaning Wood Restoration Traditional Thatch Roofs Kathy Rademan GENERAL Waterproofing PHYSIOTHERAPY Airport Car Hire Building • Architect’s Plans • Engineer’s Designs PHYSIOTHERAPIST Change it. Love it. PRACTICE INCLUDING Short and Long Term Rentals CONTACT 11 The Crossing, Pinelands Sports injuries Free Home and Airport Deliveries f Cell: 071 185 8563 6D Microblading Hairstroke Eyebrows [email protected] Neck & back pain Equilibrium Massage OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Sean Ballantyne [email protected] Chest conditions With Clare 021 976 6112 www.traditionalthatchroofs.co.za 021 975 4617 PHONE: 072 264 1271 021 531 6119 Post-operative 082 924 0057

 082 785 0394 rehabilitation Call: 071 247 6877 [email protected] [email protected]

Very fine hair like strokes are made in the skin using a special blade and pigment 3 KEYS DRIVING SCHOOL Gates, fencing, 3 3 to create natural looking eyebrows. The Dance Co. Moving Arts burglar bars, Lasts up to two years. INDEPENDENCE, OPPORTUNITIES & LIFE balustrades Ballet Creative Dance a small and intimate Pinelands and staircases PILATES STUDIO Cape Town October Special Modern Dance Fitness Architectural and Gate automation, landscape features, motors and Hip-Hop Musical Theatre Our aim is to create a haven where one structural steel beams, can experience the wonderful benefit garden arches, etc. intercoms of Pilates at various levels to suit one’s David Craig • 072 266 0722 • www.dcd-design.co.za requirement and also find a moment in COLOUR GELISH one’s day to just breathe and let go of on hands and feet Learn to Professional, reliable and the day’s responsibilities. patient driver training. GATE NOW ONLY R320 drive the Pick-up and drop-off in Professional teachers in all styles Join us to build your soak-off not included core of strength and fun way! Pinelands & Southern Suburbs. POWER Participation in competitions & shows Your Pinelands automated gate GP increase your Call Mandy Male and female instructors Viv Pullin 021 531 8976 • 083 273 2159 mobility in life. with excellent pass rates. Clive Fletcher For appointments 44 Brookdale Avenue, Pinelands small & 071 511 7575 Centurion & ET Systems Jen Stretch 021 531 5777 • 083 635 2414 private Flexible times, incl weekends. 021 531 8674 Terry or Jade [email protected] Charmaine: 082 574 3375 classes Sliding and swing gates 021 531 5829 sms/whatsapp 083 523 7739 f www.dancecocapetown.co.za • [email protected] www.movingarts.co.za MANDY OATEN • [email protected] 082 963 3992

Dir-067.inddMuse-067-Oct2016.indd 4 22 20/09/201622/09/2016 5:477:19 PMAM Dir-067.inddMuse-067-Oct2016.indd 5 23 20/09/201622/09/2016 5:477:19 PMAM FOOD FROM THE HEART

By Heleen Meyer

Pinelands resident, Local expertise, national presence, international audience *asking prices foodie and author of Food from the Heart, and the new Christo +27 (0)76 164 4483 Christo and Sharon Make five/Maak vyf. ( ) Email van Rensburg Sharon +27 0 82 920 2217 TOP AWARD ACHIEVERS Jacques +27 (0)76 077 6985 [email protected] SUNDRIED Office +27 (0)21 531 3464 [email protected] TOMATO & www.svrproperties.co.za • www.fineandcountry.com • www.property24.com BASIL PESTO CONSISTENTLY SELLING - TOP AWARD ACHIEVERS Makes about 300 ml pesto 50 g flaked almonds or sunflower seeds 1 x 240 g sachet marinated sundried tomatoes, with the liquid 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 50 medium basil leaves, roughly torn 125 ml (½ cup) olive or avocado oil salt and pepper to taste

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By Heleen Meyer

1. Heat a frying pan over a medium heat and toast the almonds or sunflower PINELANDS R3,950,000 PINELANDS R3,450,000 PINELANDS R3,400,000 seeds until golden brown and toasted. No oil is needed, but take care not to New Release. Exclusive Instruction. New Release. Exclusive Instruction. New Release. Exclusive Instruction. burn them. Neville LockhartPortrait: Heleen Meyer shot: Food FULL HOUSE. Lounge, dining room, large family MODERN EASE. Spacious, modern open plan CALM RETREAT. Open plan lounge and dining room opens to thatched gazebo and pool. 5 kitchen, lounge, dining room & family room with flow room. 4 Bedrooms, study, 2 modern bathrooms 2. Place nuts or seeds with the rest of the Bedrooms, study, 2 bathrooms (mes), guest cloak. to private pool and undercover patio. 3 Bedrooms, (one en suite). Kitchen has separate laundry area. ingredients in a food processor and Hey Pesto! Separate self contained cottage. study, 2 bathrooms (mes). Self contained flat. Double garage and self contained flat. blend to form a smooth mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. The weather is changing and with it, the it on sandwiches (read: braaibroodjies) way we eat – more salads, lighter meals or toast, dollop on scrambled eggs for 3. Store in sterilised jars and pour a thin and food for the outdoors. The abundance a delicious breakfast and the options layer of oil on top of the pesto. The of fresh produce that spring and early for sides, salads and suppers are plenty. pesto can keep for up to 3 weeks in the summer brings encourages us to enjoy it Spread pesto on chicken breast fillets or fridge. Enjoy on bruschettas, savoury to the fullest. Unfortunately, these last few under the skin of chicken thighs and roast biscuits, a sandwich, tossed into warm months also seem to get busier and busier in the oven. Toss the pesto through baby pasta or couscous or any of the ideas as we all try to wrap up the year. Having a potatoes in the skin or chickpeas, add mentioned above. TO RENT few accompaniments in the fridge to whip some crumbled feta and serve with rocket SOLD BY US UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER Tip: up some snacks before a meal with friends and fresh basil as a side dish. Spoonsful on PINELANDS *R9,500pm PINELANDS *R3 700 000 PINELANDS *R3 650 000 PARKLANDS *R1,000,000 1. A sachet of marinated sundried or a quick, easy and yet flavourful supper, a simple salad of lettuce leaves, steamed tomatoes is convenient, but it’s not is something we all need. This homemade broccoli and feta is delightful or turn it into Exclusive Instruction. Exclusive Instruction. Exclusive Instruction. difficult to marinate sundried tomatoes tomato pesto is one of my favourites. a light meal by adding some tuna. Spoon DUPLEX FLAT TO RENT. MORE TO ADORE. Lounge, dining AS GOOD AS NEW. Beautifully PRICED TO SELL. Modern, on at home. Soak dried tomatoes in a The combination of marinated sundried it onto a baked jacket sweet potato. Add Available 1 October 2016. room, family room with doors to renovated. New kitchen and 4 new 325m² erf. Eat-in kitchen, open plan little warm Rooibos tea until soft and tomatoes, toasted nuts and lots of fresh avo to any of these options as the perfect Upstairs: 2 Bedrooms and 2 garden and pool. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 en suite. 3 Bedrooms, to dining area and lounge with flow marinate in a mixture of two thirds olive basil is indeed moreish. It’s quick to prepare partner. We had it on pasta with broccoli, bathrooms. Downstairs: dining area/ bathrooms (mes). Separate self open plan living space opens to to lush garden. 2 Double bedrooms, oil to one third balsamic vinegar, a bit of and, unless you can’t help but use it every bacon and pecorino shavings – a huge hit lounge opens to balcony. Parking bay, contained flatlet. Double garage. Erf patio and pool. Aluminium windows, 1 bathroom. Garage with direct honey and a few sprigs of fresh thyme. day, it will last a few weeks in the fridge. with my family. So spread it, spoon it, stir it communal pool. of 1 006m². Buy value. woodstrip floors. access. This tomato pesto is so versatile. Spread in and enjoy! Cook up a storm with Heleen Heleen’s recipes are always easy to Heleen also shares her knowledge in follow, practical and something everyone cooking demonstrations. Follow her on enjoys. Invest in a signed copy of her www.facebook.com/HeleenMeyerFood or recipe book, Make five/Maak vyf today send an email to [email protected] – it is packed with a variety of everyday to know when the next demonstration is ingredients prepared in five delectable taking place this month. and interesting ways. Tel: 021 422 3030 Email: [email protected] www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za October 2016 | the muse | 24 3rd Floor, 45 Buitengracht Street, Cape Town www.bissets.com

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