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KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

Thinking OUT THE BOX

One thing Covid has taught us is that to survive businesses need to reinvent their offerings. And the Durban Country Club (DCC) has done exactly that.

According to Gerard Metzer, GM of the DCC, they have come up with an irresistible “Country Membership” offering. At a whopping 70% off, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is specifically for golfers who live more than 50km outside of Durban and enables them to join as full golfing members for only R2 400 (a massive saving of R6 000).

As golf does not appeal to everyone, and to ensure that more families are able to exercise and relax in a safe environment, Gerard says they have introduced the “Sports Membership” – granting families full access to exclusive sporting and leisure facilities that include six all weather tennis courts, six squash courts, kids’ zones, a swimming pool, and even a newly-built sports bar. All this for only R1 500 a year.

While the new Grimaldi’s restaurant and Champions Bar might for now be closed depending on the Covid status of the day, there’s still a limited Grab and Go menu for the Halfway House and Verandah, as well as a fabulous pizza and pie takeaway service until 5pm daily. FOR MORE INFO Enquire about these membership offers by emailing mgr@dcclub.co.za

Know your NUMBERS

HANDY PHONE NUMBERS FOR USEFUL SERVICES IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

NORTH DURBAN

VICTIM SUPPORT

SERVICES: (formerly Durban

North/Umhlanga

Crisis Team).

Trauma debriefing: 066 483 8589 NO WATER?

SIZA WATER: 032 946 7200 POISON

INFORMATION 24-HOUR HELPLINE: (includes medication, toxic substances snake and spider bites): 0861 555 777 POWER FAILURE: 032 437 5081 TO REPORT INJURED MONKEYS: Monkey Helpline: 082 659 4711/ 082 411 5444 CONCERNS ABOUT

TREATMENT OF ANIMALS – SPCA: 031 579 6500 TO REPORT

POTHOLES AND

BURST WATER PIPES: 080 131 3013 SNAKE CATCHERS:

Jason Arnold 082 745 6375

Neville Wolmarans 082 561 4969 TO REMOVE BEES: Honey Bee Removals: 084 594 1122 WHALES AND DOLPHINS (beached as well as entangled in shark nets). Sharks Board: 031 566 0400

Clinton Holcroft – NEW EO PRESIDENT

Encouraging and supporting entrepreneurs during the economic turbulence caused by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is a priority for the newly appointed president of the Durban Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), Clinton Holcroft.

CEO of Serco – one of South Africa’s leading truck body and trailer building companies – Clinton assumes the presidential mantle at a demanding time with the impact of Covid-19 still being felt by commerce and industry sectors grappling to get back on track following lockdowns throughout the country and the rest of the world.

“Entrepreneurs play a critical role in creating growth and employment which are among our greatest challenges in South Africa. So organisations such as EO, which supports entrepreneurs on their journeys, helping them to be successful, are highly valuable. One of our core values is: Together we Grow – which refers to entrepreneurs working together to learn and grow personally to be better leaders and thus run more successful businesses.”

BREAKING Bread

Few aromas can match that of bread being baked. In fact, it’s regarded as a powerful trigger, with some supermarkets “manufacturing” the smell to encourage shoppers to spend more. However, while the heady scent can tantalise our taste buds, the proof is in the eating. To this end Durban North baker Stuart Armit is rapidly proving his worth as a creative baker offering a range of delicious artisanal breads – all available in our neck of the woods.

“A strong, healthy starter (ferment) is vital for crafting great bread,” agrees Stuart who was an engineer before being bitten by a baking bug. “The wild yeasts, bacteria and time work together with delicious effect. I named my starter Higgins after the butler rosemary sourdough. I steam the sweet potatoes and use the pulp in place of water resulting in a soft delicious loaf, the rosemary raising it to the next level.”

For a wine pairing at Buxton’s Wine Store, Stuart created a mouth-watering marbled baguette. “It consisted of two separate doughs; one had dark chocolate chips in a vanilla infused dough, the other cocoa enriched, loaded with roasted walnuts.”

Stuart named his business Delicious Monster Cafe as he plans to take to the road in a mobile cafe.

in the TV series Magnum. It’s ironic that I spend a lot of time looking after him, having nearly lost him twice!”

Stuart’s most popular breads include ciabatta and sourdough, “They’re good with all meals, and make fantastic, crispy, chewy toast. My own favourite is my classic French baguette made with golden syrup and yeast. Think BLT or sausage and mustard! Then there’s pain de campagne, a French country sourdough, the star of its own show, and best enjoyed with a glass of good wine.”

“I’m constantly experimenting with new ideas, most of which end up at my table at uMhlanga Farmers’ Market on Wednesday mornings. I’ve recently made an orange sweet potato and E

• THE RIDGE M AGAZINE’S BEST K P T SECRET FOR MORE INFO: Stockists: Wwww.facebook.com/DeliciousMonster-Café-104922604509229 or Whatsapp 060 872 7762. Pictures: Ryan Joffe Designs

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COVID-19 SCREENING IS IN PLACE

NOW OFFERING HOME-BASED CARE TO RESIDENTS OF SOMERSET VALLEY ESTATE

KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

UNDER THE NEW OWNERSHIP OF ROBERTO REIGL, L’EDICOLA IS A TESTAMENT TO ITALIAN TRADITIONS AND CULTURE, OFFERING AUTHENTIC IMPORTED AND LOCAL ITALIAN PRODUCTS AND INGREDIENTS.

WE OFFER  Traditional artisanal and contemporary foods  Freshly sliced mouth-watering cold meats, parma prosciutto, salme napoli, pancetta spec  A wide selection of cheeses – provolone, caciocavallo mozzarella or fiore di latte, buffalo balls  Quality pasta  Salsa sauces  Italian chocolates and sweets  Frozen food section offering meal packs  Affordable prices

Experience the Italian way of life!

JUST PEACHY Cafe

Tyler Duncan and Michael Joubert have recently opened Just Peachy Cafe in Glenashley – so now there’s no excuse for not being tempted to try out their delicious cakes. Offering a selection of amazing cakes, cupcakes, coffees, breakfasts and light meals, there’s parking right outside, a kiddies area, and idyllic sea views.

FOR MORE INFO: 35 Newport Ave, Glenashley; phone 066 168 8918 for takeways

SA Wine Barrels Pty Ltd

YOUR SOUTH AFRICAN WINE FURNITURE MANUFACTURER

We make solid hand-built furniture, with each piece being handcrafted by artisan carpenters from fine hardwood and hand-selected French Oak wine barrel staves