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Welcome Message from the NEW ESTATE MANAGER
Dear Residents,
I am delighted to introduce myself as your new Estate Manager, Luette Engelbreg. It is an honour to join your community, and I am eager to contribute to maintaining and enhancing the wonderful environment we share. By way of introduction, I bring 35 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry. My career began in the Hotel Industry before transitioning to the Timeshare sector, where I’ve spent the past 13 years managing homeowners at Mabula Game Lodge. My passion for people and creating exceptional experiences has been the cornerstone of my professional journey.
On a personal note, I am an avid lover of the outdoors and deeply drawn to nature’s beauty. Music is also a source of great joy for me. As a family-oriented person, I cherish spending quality time with loved ones. As we approach the festive season, I would like to take a moment to wish 5
each of you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful holiday. May this time be filled with celebration, rest, and cherished moments with family and friends.
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, suggestions, or simply to say hello. I am excited to get to know each of you and collaborate in making our estate a place we are all proud to call home.
Warm regards and festive wishes,
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Welcome to the following new homeowners:
• Robert & Michele McMaster - 14 Gemini Lane • Garth Armstrong - 7 Scorpio Lane
A further six transfers are in the process of registration. Property values are projected to appreciate as demand for coastal living increases. The Western Cape consistently shows resilience in the
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A SYNOPSIS OF PAST EVENTS
WORDS BIANCA VAN EYK, LIFESTYLE HOST
Heritage Day 2024
Sunshine, music, the aroma of a spit braai in the air and enjoying a 19-year-old wine (Croydon Covenant 2005) brought us together to celebrate our Heritage Day in style!
Wine Safari 2024
It’s Wine Time! We were blessed with a beautiful evening to do our Wine Safari this year. The weather was perfect, the wine was flowing and all in all, it was another spectacular event.
Oktoberfest 2024
What better way to celebrate than with great beer, authentic German food, crispy Bretzels, lively Oompah music, and wonderful company!
Sponsored by Toni-Lee van Niekerk (Pam Golding)
Sponsored by Angelique Steenkamp (Group 7 Properties)
Sponsored by Shaun Harris (Fine and Country)
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Happy Ever After
You might remember the homeless dog that was rescued by Oom Ben and taken to GlenGraze Sanctuary a couple of months back, well, Ben (named after Oom Ben) has finally found a forever home!
Just look at how happy and healthy Ben is looking!
Watch his rescue video by clicking on the paw!
As the festive season approaches, we would like to extend our heartfelt wishes for a joyous and restful holiday period to all our residents and visitors.
Thank you for being part of our vibrant community, and we look forward to continuing this journey with you in the coming year.
FESTIVE SEASON OFFICE HOURS:
Stay informed about our adjusted office hours during the holiday period. Click here.
DECEMBER 2024 CALENDAR:
Discover the exciting events and activities planned for the festive month. Click here.
JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2025
CALENDAR: Start the new year with a preview of what’s ahead in our vibrant community. Click here. Wishing you a festive season filled with joy and prosperity!
WORDS DAVID BULLARD
Thanks to the generosity of Croydon Vineyard Estate residents and SOME effort from Wilma Bruynsteen, the raffle held on a gloriously sunny afternoon on 14 September in aid of Glen-Graze Sanctuary was a resounding success with a total of R8800.
two private donations. The auction bids from two residents for the brandy and the Chavonne Smith animal portrait raised the balance of R4100. None of this would have been possible without the generosity of those who donated the prizes and those who bought the tickets.
An impressive 430 raffle tickets raised R4300, and an additional R400 through
After speaking to the team from GlenGraze during the afternoon, it became
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apparent that they rescue cruelly treated and abandoned animals as a labour of love. But it’s an expensive labour of love – volunteers and donations are always welcome to help pay for the veterinary care, medication, and food.
If you want to see what they do, visit Glen-Graze Sanctuary, but be prepared to be shocked at what some people can do to animals!
The money raised was used to settle the outstanding bill at Gordon Road Veterinary Clinic on behalf of GlenGraze Sanctuary.
SECURITY TIPS FROM XONE
• Lock all windows and doors whenever you’re leaving the house, even for a short period
• Do not hide the house keys under the door mat, outside your house, or in the letter box.
• Never leave notes indicating that you are not home.
• Empty your letter box before embarking on a holiday.
• Do not leave valuables like your cell phone, computer/iPad, purse or cash (coins) in plain sight inside your vehicle.
• Fit Smash and Grab film/tint to your car windows at a reputable fitment centre.
• Be vigilant at busy traffic lights where there is a proliferation of vendors.
• At night, stick to the main routes, even if longer.
• Do not open windows to engage with vendors.
• Report any strange event. Don’t engage by yourself. Go to the guardhouse, and Xone officers will investigate.
• Do not put boxes from expensive purchases out in domestic waste – take them to a dump.
• Share these notes with guests and friends!
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Centuries ago, people ONLY drank wine to quench their thirst. During that time, water was often contaminated –and natural fermentation, when the wine is made, could kill germs caused by typhi (salmonella) and cholera. And so they drank wine instead of water!
VISIT/MEETING REPORT SUMMARY
The vines at Croydon Vineyard Estate are healthy, with good leaf colour and ongoing growth, although vigour is generally low. Key recommendations include managing weeds, irrigation, and nutrition to sustain growth, alongside follow-up actions like selective pruning, suckering, and canopy adjustments. Soil compaction needs attention, with gypsum application and post-harvest soil ripping suggested. Labour efficiency remains critical due to its significant cost.
For the full report, click here.
Glovent has introduced an innovative feature that allows users to alert emergency services and loved ones in critical situations.
The SOS Suite has been created within the GLOCMS mobile app with this purpose in mind.
Read the latest article on TechCentral to learn more about how the SOS Suite can enhance community safety.
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