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HERMIE THE HUMPBACK WHALE Louis and Mireille Pretorius of Creative Notions proudly show off their supersize stuffed whale, Hermie, which weighs about 12 kg and charms everyone who walks into this haberdashery shop in Long Street. Creative Notions stocks domestic and industrial embroidery machines, sewing, quilting and labelling machines (they also offer a maintenance and repair service), and craft accessories ranging from threads and sewing patterns to an exciting range of gifts. Their stuffed whale soft toys made from denim are cuddly and adored by young and old, especially tourists, says Mireille. They come in three sizes – key ring, baby and standard size – and can also be made to order. Louis is the stitcher who is responsible for these creations and he is now working on adding Rory the Right Whale to their soft toy collection. “Rory is a little more difficult to make because of the shape of the southern right whale and the callosities on their backs, but I’m getting there,” laughs Louis. Hermie whales can be purchased at Creative Notions and selected retailers in town such as Africa Blu, Super Plants and Trendy Tots. You’ll find Creative Notions at 23 Long Street and they can be contacted on 028 312 2182 / 2313. Visit their online shop at creativenotions.co.za PHOTO: Hedda Mittner
12 September 2018
NEW VET CLINIC The Village Vet Clinic in the Eastcliff Centre, which celebrated its opening on Thursday 30 August, is a dream come true for veterinarian, Dr Melinda Devenish. Before opening her own clinic with the encouragement and support of her family, and especially her husband, Francois Gildenhuys, Melinda was treating animals at the Hermanus Animal Welfare (HAWS) Clinic. She says she would like to continue helping out at HAWS once her clinic is up and running. The Village Vet Clinic will function as a day hospital for animals where they can be brought for general health check-ups and small procedures such as dental work and medicated baths. “We want people to feel relaxed when they come here and know that we will really take special care of their pets,” she says. ”That is why our slogan is We love them like you do.” Village Vet is also a stockist of Hills, VetsBrands and Royal Canin as well as Rogz pet gear. The premises feature a commissioned work by local artist Petrus Viljoen, seen here behind Lorraine Janke (Village Vet receptionist), Dr Melinda Devenish and her husband, Francois Gildenhuys (the practice’s manager). Contact the Village Vet Clinic on 064 875 9935 or visit them at Shop 2B in the Eastcliff Centre on the corner of Main Road and Fairways Avenue. PHOTO: Taylum Meyer
