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Tour experiences Maropeng Visitor Centre
The Sterkfontein Caves is home to one of the world’s longest running palaeontological excavations producing thousands of fossils and artefacts. Situated within Mogale City, an hour’s drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Sterkfontein Caves are credited with many of the most notable discoveries in the caves, including the worldfamous fossils of Mrs Ples and Little Foot.
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The tour begins above ground overlooking the scenic Cradle vistas before visitors are taken deep into the iconic caves on a journey of exploration.
Tour experiences Sterkfontein Caves
The Maropeng Visitor Centre is an award-winning, world-class exhibition, sharing the fascinating story of human evolution and development within the Cradle of Humankind spanning millions of years. The exhibit highlights fossil discoveries from just a few kilometres away, showcasing the important role of Africa in our ongoing story.
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Breathtaking views of the Witwatersberg and Magaliesberg ranges are on the cards when staying at the Maropeng Boutique Hotel.
The Tumulus restaurant is situated on the first floor of the Maropeng Visitor Centre, Tumulus boasts the best views in Gauteng.
Nestled within the Cradle of Humankind, this luxury accommodation offers 24 bedrooms sleeping up to 48 people. The boutique hotel is a five-minute walk from Maropeng and 10km (six miles) from the Sterkfontein Caves.
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Conference Centre The Conference Centre is located within the tumulus building, Maropeng hosts 3 state of the art conference rooms that can be opened to accommodate larger groups. Hosting an intensive strategy session or a small executive getaway. We're currently running a winter conference special from June until August 2022. Anyone who books a conference with us can get a Smart Interactive TV as part of the conference package for free.
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The Sterkfontein Deco Lounge is an intimate space with rustic décor opens to pristine views of the surrounding area. Right outside of the city suitable for executive/small group conferences, private functions, parties, lunches or dinners, baby showers, bridal showers, small corporate events.
The Market Place Located within the bustling piazza-like Market Place on the approach to the iconic tumulus building, this restaurant offers a variety of delicious, light meals for visitors.
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IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS ESTATE SECURITY Security Manager: Julian Botterill – Jbotteril@ thorburn.co.za / 083 387 2540 Security duty phone: 081 824 0923 Security Office: 012 657 2350 (or extension 11111) PRETOR Group: Levy Enquiries Portfolio Manager Connie Stergianos Switchboard: 012 001 9000 / ConnieS@pretor.co.za
Netcare: 082 911/086 133 2332 ER 24: 084 124 EMERGENCY CARE Midstream Medi Clinic: 012 652 9102 Medical Centres Midstream: 087 805 5222 NHC (Brakfontein Road): 012 762 6300 Midpharm Pharmacy: 012 940 9000/1 NHC Pharmacy: 012 762 6333
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Estate Manager: Siobhan Coughlan – manager@heritagehill.co.za / 076 633 1664
Water & Electrical supply problems: 012 358 6690 NETWORK & DSTV SERVICE PROVIDER Supersonic 0861 SUPERS(787 377) info@supersonic.co.za AMBULANCE ER24: 082 124
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Dear Heritage Hill Residents, What is a community? Well by definition, it’s a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common; a condition of sharing; Heritage Hill is as special as its slogan “A village within a city” and this is truly how I’ve experienced this wonderful community and Estate. My first two and a half months have been, in a nutshell, hectic, awesome, productive, and exhilarating! We have pruned trees, upgraded parks, created newly landscaped areas, and won a Silver Medal at the South African Landscaping Association for the Estate. On the security side, we have recently upgraded the IT backbone of our Access Control and Security systems, improved processes and operational structures and there are many more exciting projects on the way! On the social side of things, we have had a festive community braai and a special Senior lunch and we knocked it out of the park at our recent Blood Drive with 47 people supporting the event I am proud to call Heritage Hill “my” Estate and I have been welcomed here in true community fashion, especially by the HOA staff and Board of Directors. I look forward to further growing and developing this wonderful Estate and engaging more with you. I encourage you to contact me with any issues you may experience. Here’s to always having loving ways and perfect days! 2022 | I ssue 4 7
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POOL COVERS
The estate lifestyle in South Africa has boomed in recent years, driving a proliferation of residential gated communities and a surge in demand for properties on estates. While these communities are favoured for security and convenience, estate homeowners with pools have slightly different factors to consider when it comes to pool maintenance, according to PowerPlastics Pool Covers. “Estate pool owners definitely have different parameters. Two critical issues are sustainability and child safety in this environment,” says Roger Bester, Managing Director of PowerPlastics Pool Covers. The most important factor for estate pools is ensuring child safety. In fact this is a regulatory issue, governed by the SABS through its building Standards. Where there are no individual boundary walls or fences enclosing each property, the pool can be considered a drowning risk. According to the safety Standard (SANS 10134), pool safety must be provided on each property. The most effective way to address this is with the SABS-certified PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover. PowerPlastics Pool Covers was the original company to design what is now the best-selling solid safety cover. Compared to other safety methods like fences or nets, this cover forms a complete barrier over the water, allowing for safety as well as water, power and chemical savings. A growing trend within the South African estate lifestyle is the eco-estate or green gated community, developed and maintained to support sustainability. Green certification and related tools for the domestic setting continue to evolve with solutions driven by new technologies and demand driven by better awareness.
Water and power efficiency are the top criteria for green ratings on estates. A pool pump can consume up to 12% of a household's power usage, and in summer, the average pool can lose up to 105 litres a day to evaporation. The GeoBubble range of bubble covers from PowerPlastics Pool Covers is favoured for its performance and longevity. An EnergyGuard GeoBubble cover reduces energy demand by 50%. Water management is also significant for estates, many of which are developed around vibrant natural ecosystems. One can't simply let backwash water drain into the ecosystem. With a GeoBubble cover, chlorine demand can be reduced by as much as 60%. Evaporation is also curtailed almost entirely. “So what is the best pool cover for this gated environment? Where children are a concern, the first choice is a PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover. A GeoBubble cover is the wise investment for any pool where children are not a factor. “And the best design? The best estate pool is one that is planned with a pool cover in mind. It is a smaller pool with sturdy coping, clean lines and unrestricted access around all sides with no water features, plants or rockeries as these hinder the securing of a cover to restrict children from entering the pool. Importantly, it is a pool within a home that understands and respects natural capital i.e. the ecosystem's resources on which we depend,” concludes Bester. PowerPlastics Pool Covers offers the most comprehensive range of pool covers, available across SA. Visit www.powerplastics.co.za
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GARDENING
How to attract birds to your garden Now is an excellent time to provide nesting, resting, feeding and breeding sites for birds in your garden. By life is a garden
Bird-friendly plants The best feeding programme for birds is to plant shrubs and trees which offer nature’s menu. Aloes, watsonias, lion’s ear (Leonotis spp.), red-hot pokers ( spp.) and wachendorfias will attract nectar feeding birds such as the sunbird. Seed eating birds are attracted to the seed heads of grasses and grains. Plant patches of mixed bird seed and you’ll be fascinated to see the response from local birds. Seed eaters also thrive the seeds of ordinary daisies (such as the euryops daisy). Leave the dried out dead heads of daisies for as long as you can to give the birds time to take most of the seed at the end of summer.To attract fruit eating birds, such as the loeries, plant fruit producing plants. Try the tree fuchsia (Halleria lucida), dune crow-berry (Rhus crenata) or white stinkwood (Celtis africana). Did you know that the local weavers, sparrows, loeries, sunbirds and even crested barbets will flock to your garden if you discover how to plant up bird-friendly plants or install a nesting box, bird feeder or bird bath in your garden. This is a basic guide on how to attract birds to your garden: 1 0 Iss ue 3 | 2022
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Roosting sites Established trees will naturally provide a source of shelter and roosting spots for many birds and a garden which is well planted with indigenous trees will attract numerous birds throughout the year. Good roosting sites are provided by the Henkel’s yellowwood (Podocarpus henkelii), fever tree (Acacia xanthophloea), karee (Searsia lancea), sweet thorn (Acacia karroo) or buffalo thorn (Ziziphus mucronata. Creepers such as the black-eyed Susan (Thunbergia elata) can be draped around the branches of trees to provide a secluded nesting site for robins or flycatchers. Grasses, including reeds and bulrushes are valuable suppliers of nesting material to weavers who suspend their nests from trees.
Mulch and compost Leave fallen leaves and logs in the garden as these will provide micro-habitat for various insects, grubs and worms, which will in turn attract insect feeders such as Cape robinchats, Karoo and olive thrushes as well as African hoopoes. These birds love the dense undergrowth of gardens where they turn over leaves and debris in search of grubs. Dead logs and tree trunks make ideal nesting spots for birds such as barbets and woodpeckers.
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GARDENING can perch nearby and not feel exposed. Avoid placing a bird bath directly underneath tree branches, as falling leaves and bird droppings may soil the water. Keep the bird bath topped up over winter, as many birds will frequently visit to drink and bath. Bird baths come in various shapes and sizes, but most importantly, they should be anchored securely so that they don’t topple over.
Feed the birds Feeding stations for garden birds come in a range of shapes and sizes. A common variety is the seed-dispersing tube type feeder whereby you place bird seed on top by removing a cap. A feeding plate attaches to the bottom and this will hold the seeds which are gravity fed. As the birds feed, the seeds will filter down and spread over the plate. These are often equipped with small perches, allowing only small birds such as finches and sparrows to feed, but making it difficult for large seed eaters such as doves and pigeons to perch and feed, which would otherwise rapidly finish off the bird seed. These feeders can be hung from a tree branch. Other bird feeders include platforms where bread, seed, fruit and suet and can placed. They often have spikes where fruit can be anchored for fruit eating birds. These bird feeders can be placed on top of a sturdy pole or hung from a tree branch. For the really dedicated, consider breeding your own mealworm colony, which will provide a delicious treat for grub feeding birds. 1 2 Iss ue 4 | 2022
Nesting boxes Hollowed out logs, available from garden centres, are a favourite with barbets who use them for breeding. Anchor the logs vertically on tree trunks several metres off the ground. Traditional square or rectangular box nests are also available and can be anchored securely around various parts of the garden.
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Spring Article by Elize Malan
Winter temperatures have been colder than last year, and frost damage is visible on a variety of plants.
close together and are heavy feeders.
Trimming
Kikuyu lawns need to cut short by setting the mower on its lowest setting or scarified by a professional. This is to remove the old dead mat that accumulated during winter. Fertilize or apply lawn dressing and sufficient water to start the new season lawn growing. LM lawn should not be cut short, no lawn dressing is applied, but sufficient water and fertilizer is required. Make sure that all standard roses, young trees and shrubs are securely staked. If compost was applied in autumn as mulch to shrubs and beds, it can now be tilled into the soil with a slow-release fertiliser of your choice. Apply a new layer of compost or mulch and do not till again. The odd weed can be removed by hand.
This would be the first step in preparation for summer. Check long term weather forecasts to ensure no more cold spells are predicted. Prune poinsettia, hypericum, solanum, canary creepers, golden shower and Buddlya to remove dead or overgrowing plant material. If by chance your roses still need to be pruned, it can still be done in August. Prune Wisteria and Mayflower as soon as they have finished flowering. Hedges like Duranta, Plumbago, and even Carissa macrocarpa with severe cold damage on the top, can be trimmed back to the first green growth. Remember to apply fertiliser and compost at soil level. Hedge plants are grown
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Divide ornamental grasses, daylilies and phormium plants.
A worm farm is a way of getting rid of kitchen waste, resulting in wonderful worm compost and worm leachate (worm pee). This can be used to nourish pot plants, orchids and even garden plants.
Easy growing annuals such as Marigold can be sown directly in the garden. The seed need to be kept moist at all times until germination. Once 2 mature leaves are visible water requirement will be less. Seasonal bulbs that are no longer flowering, but still have leaves need to receive specialised bulb food until the leaves die down. Dormant bulbs can be left in the soil until the next flowering season. Discard tulip bulbs after flowering as artificial growing conditions are created for tulips to flower in our climate.
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Growing indigenous plants in our gardens has been promoted for many years Try planting a collection of species endemic to your specific area. Aloe ecklonis and Gazania are examples suitable for summer rainfall gardens. Different flowering times will provide food for bees and birds throughout the year. As every species has specific pests, it will limit the use of pesticides.
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Drink to Your Health By Justine Heald
When it comes to maintaining overall wellbeing, gut health remains top of mind – and for good reason. Your body consists of fungi, bacteria and viruses that make up your larger microbiome. In a nutshell, probiotics are the good, living bacteria that assist in warding off the bad bacteria that cause problems with your gut, immune and overall system. Think of yourself as a house plant, if you will (I’d go with a lucky bamboo). Living soil, consisting of a symbiosis between fungi, protozoa and bacteria, is the microbial life essential to root, stem and foliage health. The same idea extends to us. However, chemical farming practices have impacted the soil and thus the food we eat, and without these living probiotics, it’s little wonder we’re facing major problems like 1 6 Iss ue 4 | 2022
obesity and mental health issues. Adding a probiotic supplement to a healthy diet is one good way to feed healthy gut bacteria. While there are countless options on the market, we’re currently loving ours in liquid form. Liquid probiotics come in two main forms: concentrated as a supplement or as part of a probiotic drink (think kombucha, kefir, or tepache). If you find a liquid probiotic with a taste you enjoy, it will be much easier to sip on it throughout the day than to have to remember to take yet another pill. It can also be far less painful to get the little ones to drink a liquid probiotic (especially if it’s tasty!) than to swallow a pill. What’s more, liquid probiotics often contain other nutrients, like vitamins and minerals.
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METHOD 1. Boil the water in a large sauce pan. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Turn off the heat, add the tea bags and leave until the mixture is at room temperature. 2. Add the kombucha to a big glass jar and then add the tea mixture (remember, make sure it’s cold!). Seal the jar shut with coffee filters or a few layers of paper towel and secure with a rubber band. 3. Patience is key. It will take two to four weeks to see a clear jelly blob on the surface of your mixture – that is your scoby. 4. Use your (duplicatable) scoby to create your next batch of kombucha!
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Auguste Escoffier said: “Soup puts the heart at ease, calms down the violence of hunger, eliminates the tension of the day, and awakens and refines the appetite.” It was a perfect day for soup, but not outdoors this time and therefor Paul & Ann opened their home for this year’s Seniors lunch function. Fifteen of our seniors joined on Thursday, 21 July. Helen from Mealthyme served delicious soups, Roasted carrot and ginger with spicy chickpeas and Leak, potato and pea with bacon bits accompanied by 1 8 Iss ue 4 | 2022
crusty white rolls and seeded bread. Thank you to Ansen and Francine from Ansen Flowers who spoilt all the ladies with a beautiful bunch of flowers and Mariandra Heunis from Sonja Smith Funerals ensured they have something sweet to eat after the homemade soup. It was indeed true what George Bernard Shaw’s said, “You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing”, and our senior residents had a good laugh when they heard who sponsored the beautiful cupcakes.
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RELAX IN THE LAP OF LUXURY aha Makalali Main Lodge is a newly built 5 star lodge. It has 30 comfortably designed superior rooms with en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers. The rooms are air-conditioned and feature luxurious interiors with classic leather and wood furnishings. aha Makalali Main Lodge’s central area offer is strikingly designed with flowing spaces that effortlessly redirect the outside elements indoors. The lodge features a rim flow swimming pool overlooking the waterhole, outdoor dining facilities on raised decks, luxurious spa and a boma.
BOOK YOUR STAY +27 10 442 5800 | cro@aha.co.za | www.aha.co.za/makalali-lodge
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Recharge in the heart of the bush Makalali Private Game Lodge brings you all the benefits of a five-star luxury accommodation experience within the rustic bushveld, far away from the cares of city life. The contemporary Main Lodge was completed in November 2017. It accommodates a total of 60 guests in 30 rooms. The grand yet beautifully simple structure was designed to enhance the organic beauty of the surrounding wilderness. The Lodge’s classic wood and leather décor shows off the epitome of sophistication and comfortable simplicity. The uniquely designed outdoor area has a spacious deck built around indigenous trees, overlooking a watering hole – where you can spend hours gazing at the scenery and spotting great African wildlife in their natural habitat. If you need to cool off after a day in the sun, take a dip in the Lodge’s infinity pool with an icy drink, or head back to your room for an outdoor shower. The library houses a wealth of books full of useful info on the fauna, flora and history of the area. And the on-site spa takes relaxation to a whole new level. 2 0 Iss ue 4 | 2022
At night, enjoy fine dining under the stars in the boma area. Romantics can book an intimate dinner for two on the private wooden deck and groups book ahead for a under special stop on At can night, enjoy fine dining thegin stars in the boma area. Romantics can book an intimate their game drive.
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dinner for two on the private wooden deck and groups book ahead for a special ginspace stop on Natural light,can fresh free-flowing air, open their game drive.
and spectacular views of both sky and bush are uninterrupted within the living areas of the Natural light, fresh free-flowing air, open space Lodge. Each of Makalali Main Lodge’s 30bush rooms, and spectacular views of both sky and spread three detached units, areacross uninterrupted within theriver-facing living areas of the is ideally positioned with optimum vantage Lodge. Each of Makalali Main Lodge’s 30 rooms, spread three detached river-facing units, viewing overacross the surrounding bush. is ideally positioned with optimum vantage viewing over the surrounding bush. For an even more private piece of bushveld
heaven, treat yourself to a stay at the fiveFor an even more private piece of bushveld star Makalali River Lodge. Overlooking the heaven, treat yourself to a stay at the fiveMakhutswi River, River this lodge has three star Makalali Lodge.only Overlooking the camps with six River, luxurythis suites each. Makhutswi lodge only has three camps with six luxury suites each.
Each camp has its own plunge pool, dining and Each camp its own plunge pool, dining and lounge area andhas boma. Each luxurious suite has lounge area and boma. Each luxurious suite has its own fireplace and viewing deck overlooking its own fireplace and viewing deck overlooking the riverbanks, with just the whisper of the river the riverbanks, with just the whisper of the river and a flicker of starlight for company. and a flicker of starlight for company.
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National Arbor
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We South Africans celebrate Arbor Week instead of Arbor Day, so we have a whole week dedicated to planting trees. Arbor Week is celebrated in South Africa in the first week of September every year, and is an ideal time to encourage South Africans to join in community ‘greening’ activities. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call for the planting of ten million trees for the next five years in South Africa echoed during the country’s 2021 Arbor Week. The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), as the custodian of forestry in South Africa, is responsible for the campaign. National Arbor Week is an opportune time to call on all South Africans to plant indigenous
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trees as a practical and symbolic gesture of sustainable environmental management. It affords the government, the private sector, non-governmental and community based organisations and the public to be involved in “greening” their communities. Planting trees and greening human settlements takes place in communities. It is therefore important for the public to join hands with partners in local government and community-based organisations. Greening refers to an integrated approach to the planting, care and management of all vegetation in urban and rural areas, to secure multiple benefits for communities Greening in the South African context takes place in towns, townships and informal settlements specifically because in the past the latter mentioned areas were disadvantaged in terms of planning for parks as well as tree planting in streets and open spaces.
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What is the purpose of Arbor Week? The oxygen we breathe comes from trees, which provide more than aesthetic and ornamental value. Since greening landscapes remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, they are an important defence against the effects of climate change. As a result of desertification and urbanization, many environments have become barren. Trees were not planted in township areas in the past, and this had an adverse effect on climate change exposure due to barren urban landscapes. In South Africa’s cities, trees will play a greater role in cooling urban spaces as temperatures rise. There are many ways you can contribute to the greening of our landscapes through community mobilization.
For this year, Wild Route Nursery is giving residents a 10% discount when buying trees from them by using the code ESTATES10OFF22
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INTERIOR
What Is Scandinavian Interior Design? Key Principles to Follow By Elizabeth Sweet
Master the spartan, natureinspired aesthetic of Scandinavian design with advice from seasoned experts. For Swedish interior designer and stylist Pella Hedeby, Nordic design produces “an airy, calm and relaxed feeling.” Her best advice: Keep color tones and textures aligned. “A guiding principle is to establish harmony with one’s environment,” she says. Nordic homes are “harmonious” and truly easy to live in. Learn the top elements of Scandinavian interiors, below, to incorporate the soothing aesthetic into your own home.
Use Natural Materials Scandinavians find great inspiration in the outdoors. “We honor it with the use of nature’s materials,” Hedeby says. This includes wood and stone that patina beautifully with age. “A local limestone such as Norrvange,” is ideal, Hedeby says, as well as “concrete and plaster or matte painted walls.” Look for textures with natural warmth, she suggests. “Schemes are inspired by pale sea views, white stone beaches, and the grays of the winter woods and mountains.”
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INTERIOR These comforting textures work well for sofas and chairs, too. “Sheep’s wool is typically used for upholstery fabrics and pelts,” Hadland explains. “Colors tend to be natural and undyed. Since chemical dyes were expensive and less frequently used, grays, blacks, beiges, browns, and whites became the prominent colors.”
Keep It Simple Hedeby says Scandinavians follow the basic principle that less is more. “The decluttered style is easy to live with, and the materials age beautifully with a natural patina. It’s sustainable and long-lasting,” she says. “With a beautiful base with natural warmth, you don’t need a lot of things to get an inviting feeling at home.”
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Stick to a soothing palette of whites, warm grays, and sandy hues, Hedeby says. The designer and stylist’s favorite wall color is a shade of greige—10341 from Norwegian paint company Jotun Lady. Painting with added minerals can provide a natural lime paint texture, too. If you’re building or renovating, honor the beauty of raw materials. Choose “a divine Dinesen floor and keep the rest pure and simple.”
Shop Scandi Classics
Nordic spaces lack excessive ornamentation, so start editing! According to Hadland, the Nordic style is “clean and clear, avoiding clutter or disorganization.”
Add Ambience with Lighting Due to extreme changes in temperature and sunlight, table and floor lamps are crucial in Nordic countries, Hedeby says. “Creating a warm ambience and convivial setting for the home, especially in winter, has been an important priority.” The quintessential living room in a nice Scandinavian home will have several lighting zones with up to 10 different fixtures, from pendants to floor and table lights,
Once your space is a blank canvas, add Danish design staples to bring the Scandi interior to life. Hedeby recommends Carl Hansen’s Wishbone Chair by Hans J. Wegner and the J39 Chair by Borge Mogensen. “They give an instant Nordic minimalist and Scandinavian feel to an interior,” she says.
Layer Natural Textures A Scandinavian space isn’t complete without hygge, a word meaning warmth and comfort. “Adding some cozy textures, sheepskins, and blankets in linen and wool create that soft Nordic look,” Hedeby says.
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The COBB is a compact, portable, versatile, energy efficient cooker that perfectly complements the lifestyle of an outdoor enthusiast or a home entertainer. The multiple award winning patented COBB cooking system grills, fries, bakes, smokes and boils. This unique light-weight cooking system is simple to use and maintain.
The COBB’s unique design allows fat and grease to drain away from the food that is cooking and into the moat for healthier cooking. As the fat does not land on the coals, the COBB cooking system is virtually smokeless and can be used in small well ventilated areas such as balconies without causing a smokey environment. Ventilation through the holes of the Dome allows for even distribution of heat, allowing food to cook to perfection. Made from the highest quality durable materials, the COBB has no moving parts allowing a safe and easy cooking experience, allowing you to cook on boats and in other such places without concern due to the secure and sturdy design. Added to this the COBB can be easily dismantled and placed into a dishwasher for cleaning convenience.
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Burnout is a blanket term referring to a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. When you begin to feel like you’re burning out, everything in your life is affected – your career, social life, family and relationships as well as the image you have of yourself. You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet the demands of life. Our ‘always on’ modern-day culture coupled with the daily stresses of life and the high expectations we place upon ourselves create a clear recipe for burnout. Stress and burnout are closely related. The stress could be a result of anything, including trauma (for example retrenchment, divorce, bereavement, accident and injury, etc.), financial issues, work pressures, an abusive relationship or illness. When we perceive ourselves to be under threat physically or psychologically, the adrenal glands activate the sympathetic 3 0 Iss ue 4 | 2022
nervous system and release a flood of hormones including adrenalin and cortisol. This instinctual acute stress response is sometimes called ‘fight, flight or freeze’. The primitive response to stress prepares the body to react to the danger as it did for our ancestors, and it may become a default pattern. Under extreme or prolonged stress, this cascade of hormones floods the body constantly and overloads the adrenals. This eventually results in a depletion leading to adrenal burnout or chronic fatigue. It can also lead to systemic inflammation, making you susceptible to illness and chronic health conditions. Burnout is not plain exhaustion or job dissatisfaction. The truth is that you may not even realise that you’re suffering from burnout until you’re presented with a health crisis or a mental or physical breakdown.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BURNOUT • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Feeling irritated and argumentative, or losing your temper often Reacting irrationally or disproportionately Strain in personal or professional relationships Chronic fatigue, exhaustion, lack of energy and feeling ‘flat’ Depression decreased motivation and discouragement A weak immune system or constant illness Feeling tearful, overwhelmed and anxious, or suffering panic attacks Feeling numb or empty An inability to focus or concentrate, poor memory or foggy thinking Poor decision-making or unhealthy choices Weight gain or loss, or an increase or decrease in appetite Increasing or new medical conditions Digestive issues Despair, loss of hope or faith, cynicism or negativity, and self-doubt Ineffectiveness
RECOVERY FROM BURNOUT
WELLNESS you to ask deeper questions, like: “What changes do I need to make to reduce my stress levels?”; “Why do I believe success means working until I drop?” and “How can I improve my self-care to avoid burnout?” This can lead to amazing and useful discoveries!
SLEEP SOUNDLY Are you getting between seven and nine hours of quality sleep per night? Running on empty is not a badge of honour. Poor sleep has dire consequences for your body and mind, including a weakened immune system and poor cognition. If your sleep is compromised by insomnia, intermittent waking or sleep apnoea, this can exacerbate or even lead to burnout. Practise good sleep hygiene by avoiding screens one hour before bedtime, keeping electronic devices out of the bedroom, having a light early dinner, practising relaxation exercises, and avoiding caffeine and alcohol at night.
PRACTISE MINDFULNESS
Get in touch with your emotions! Being able to process emotions constructively is crucial. Breathing techniques, meditation, visualisation and other stress management tools can help. First, acknowledge that you are burnt out! Pushing Becoming aware of what’s happening in your through won’t fix the problem. Working on body and mind under stress and training them discovering the root cause of your burnout rather to respond differently can calm the sympathetic than just treating the symptoms is known as the nervous system and reduce anxiety. functional approach. A functional wellness coach will nurture, guide and motivate you to explore and recover from burnout and offer nutritional, supplementation and movement suggestions as well as mindfulness tools and strategies for Movement or exercise increases feel-good lasting transformation. You may see both a coach hormones like endorphins, induces relaxation, and a therapist as a compatible dual treatment and promotes energy and mental clarity. Make for burnout. time for movement in your life even if you don’t feel like it and time is tight. Find the right movement for you, whether it’s yoga, pilates and ballet or trail running and cycling. Just remember that exercising when ill or fatigued may increase the stress response. Exercise gently when you It’s important to see a doctor (preferably a feel you can. Only you can be the judge of what’s functional doctor) check for any potential right for you. underlying health conditions, such as Epstein Barr Virus, autoimmune conditions, anaemia and thyroid issues, etc. A therapist or coach may guide
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Classifieds ART Riana Mostert – continuous line drawings. Contact : 27 83 234 7911 / hello@rianamostert. com Drawing, Painting and Crafts for kids Contact Liesl Becker @ 082 370 8354
BABY-SITTING Babysitting: Lika Booysen 072 879 4905
BEAUTY / HAIR Lavish Beauty Boutique – contact : Alicia @ 083 387 0380 Ashtag Hair - contact : 081 452 5315 / Stand 1087-20 Kapsel – contact : Desiré @ 071 269 7875 Lavish Hair @ The Courtyard – contact: Coreli @ 082 456 1723 Annique Products Annique products conveniently delivered at your doorstep in our Estate! You are more than welcome to place an order with me or contact me for current specials. Mea van der Merwe 071 172 7074 or gmvdmerwe@gmail.com
CLEANING Supreme Bin Cleaning – We clean, sanitize and deodorize your Wheelie Bin. Contact : 0845521697 / supremebincleaning@gmail.com
CLOTHING Simply Africa - Clothing Design and Tailoring.
Contact : simplyafricaclothing@gmail.com / 079 946 1040 Mari’s Masks – Handmade, 3 layered washable masks. Contact : Mari @ 083 273 6296
CONSTRUCTION / BUILDING Uncle John Construction Tiling, painting, building, plastering, ceilings, waterproofing, paving. Contact John 078 662 8483 / 061 323 6045
DOMESTIC HELPERS Annah: 071 271 1886 (Tue & Thu) Busi : 072 947 5394 (Tue, Wed, Fri &Sat) Fiena: 072 907 7711 (Tue & Sat) Francinah: 082 920 5612 (Rentia) (Wed, Fri & Sat) Grace: 072 610 5052 (Tue & Fri) Maria: 079 468 1305 (Tue & Thu) Nanicky: 079 6696 924 (Tue & Thu) Phindile: 082 562 8173 (Elna) (Tue & Thu) Ramasela: 073 418 7574 (Tue,Wed &Fri) Sarah: 079 042 4385 (Tue, Wed & Fri Xolisani: 074 562 7770 (Tue, Thu and Fri) Betty: 084234 9635 (Mon, Wed & Thu) Anna: 083 949 8290 (Wed & Fri) Annah Ndovhe: 082 837 4456 Dorothy: 073 418 7574 (Tue, Wed & Fri) Mesiah - 076 4542886 (Wed) Nontlantla: 065 289 7221 (Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat) Precious: 084 732 2145 (Tue & Thu) Patricia: 061 359 6313 (Mon & Fri) Dorcas: 068 306 3218 (Mon, Wed & Thu)
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ENERGY / GAS Electrical Energy Saving: Energy Efficiency Studies and Power Saving Recommendations; Solar Power (PV Panel) Installation Studies and Recommendations; Facilitate and Oversee Solar Power and Energy Saving Installations. Contact Johan Harmse @ 082 805 5385 Indigas: Contact Mira Schweizer mira@indigas. co.za
EDUCATION Lessons at your home within Heritage Hill for Mathematics, Physical Science, Natural Science, English. R150 per hour. Contact Stacey 082 480 6968
Chocolate Smash Boxes – https:// www.instagram.com/invites/ contact/?i=m7rg4rxeo0jf&utm_content=mafu1zc Laser cutting Home and party decor, gifts and more. Pine crates for under your braai. Christelle Barnard 083 415 9970 christelle@cheekycrafts.co.za www.facebook.com/cheekycrafts
GRAPHIC DESIGN Let your brand take flight with K-studio’s complete design and production services. Our passionate focus on your unique requirements along with fresh creative ideas deliver exceptional results and absolute client satisfaction. Let’s Chat: Tobia 082 962 8255 Burg Design - a brand design agency assisting with logo design, packaging design and website design. Contact : Niel @ 082 856 0165 / niel@burgdesign.co.za
FINANCES
GARDENER
Clinton van der Walt Consultants Company budgets & forecast, management accounts or financial statements. Contact : clintonvanderwalt@vodamail.co.za
Need assistance with your GARDEN, HOUSEKEEPING and GENERAL MAINTENANCE. Reliable and Trustworthy. Available on Tuesdays and Saturdays.Call Never - 073 186 1403
GIFTING ISZI Online Boutique Gift store: unique and proudly South African products and brands. www.iszionline.co.za Looking for unique gifts for that someone special, follow us on facebook to find that perfect gift. https://www.facebook.com/moimoigeskenke/ “Luuks” is a Kitchen and Corporate Gifting brand that manufacture beautifully packaged gifting products. The range includes Olive Oil, Gift boxes, salad servers, knive magnets, aprons, oven gloves and cutting boards. Contact Ilse | Tel 083 411 0901, Ilse@luuksstudio.co.za 3 4 Iss ue 4 | 2022
Gardener Richard (082 763 7108) – Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat Simon: 078 958 9436 (Mon – Fri) Lucas: 084 567 0336 (Gerda) (Tues and Thurs) Hangwani – 072 269 3900 Daniel: 076 174 4432 (Mon & Wed)
GAMES PARTNER Any residents who would like to play Bridge (the card game) together. Please contact Amanda Penfold, 073 187 8514.
INTERIOR Home Fires: Office: 012 663 3911 • Mobile: 082 564 6881 • Fax: 012 663 3991 Email: rudie@ homefires.co.za • Website: www.homefires. co.za
JEWELLERY Mikana Jewels - Contact Mieke on WhatsApp – 0822908624 / mikana.jewels@gmail.com
Miss Moon & Co Photography - Contact Rensche Mari @ Whatsapp: 0825645498 / www.missmoonandco.com
Rina’s Jewellery – Silver jewellery. Contact Rina Lizbe Botha Photography – 082 548 548 3 / www.lizbebotha.com @ 082 927 1255 / rina.mostert@gmail.com V’DODILI – Contact Erika @ 082 776 7367
LEGAL
PET-SITTING
Philip Cronjé, 076 851 9844, Attorney at Cox Yeats, Specialising in litigation, corporate commercial and property.
Wian - 066 285 9424 Chloe - 071 190 8944 Lika - 072 879 4905 Annika - 072 973 5777 Jana - 082 407 6992
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TRAVEL
Piano Lessons Please contact Heylene Maree 082 764 1035 tumec@gmail.com www.tumec.mymusicstaff.com
Bookings-Africa - Accommodation Kruger Park Lodge resort in Hazyview www.bookings-africa.com | 082 411 1474 / 082 457 6555 | info@bookings-africa.com
Jolanda Becker Vocal Lab situated in Heritage Hill estate offer professional vocal training for all ages. We are internationally accredited at all the international music exams as well as international music competitions. We also offer artist development for artists wishing to pursue a professional music career and the preparation for albums and singles. Contact us today for more information. jolandabecker@yahoo.com \ 072 203 0095 Facebook : Jolanda Becker Vocal Lab Instagram: Jolanda Becker Vocal Lab
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SELLING Do you want Tupperware? Please contact Desiré for any Tupperware orders or enquiries - 071 269 7875 or Jana Joubert 083 391 1777 Order FRESH FARM EGGS every Friday. Free Delivery to Heritage Hill. No additives, colourants, animal by-products, growth hormones or antibiotics. Trays of 30. Call Francine: 072 059 9478 The little cake shop. info@thelittlecakeshop. co.za / 078 0579 454 Game Biltong & Droëwors and more
Elsabe de Koker Optometrists, Irene Intercare Contact Tobie (082 853 6827) or Medical Centre, Southdowns Shopping Centre. Contact : 012 685-5600 / Info@edkoptometrists. Pieter (074 500 6691) co.za Prices: Biltong – R280/kg Droëwors – R260/kg OUTDOOR Patties/Mince/Braaiwors – R90/kg Chilli bites – R300/kg Heritage Hill Garden Service – contact Matthew & Marina Notnagel: 082 331 5725 / 082 AMWAY Louwyn Roux (082 448 4237) 925 9830; email: hhgardenservice@gmail.com
PHOTOGRAPHY
Herbalife Louwyn Roux (082 448 4237)
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073 147 0982 Life Activations; Ensofic Reiki; Crystal Healings; Crystal Healing Rites; Egyptian Aura Healing; Max Meditation Therapeutic Massage – Nurture you. Mobile therapist. Contact Elsa @ 082 877 4175 Grace-ious Pilates contact Monique @ 082 879 9483 Just Fit Specialise in Personal, Group and Online training, Muscle toning and Building. Weight loss, Nutrition plan and Coaching. Contact: Janine – 083 454 9087 or janine@ justfit.co.za
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Pilates Co. – Contact : Rozanne Esmeraldo @ 074 074 0100 / pilatesco.studio@gmail.com / https://pilatesco.co.za/
Manufacturing and installation of Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinets and Built in Cupboards for bedrooms. Wooden furniture, tables, furniture restorations etc. Dustine Barnard, 083 236 6714, dustine.barnard@gmail.com
IndigoTranquillity Healings - contact: Louise @
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Lemon Festival – Sunday, 14 August (12:00 – 14:30)
Dear Heritage Hill Residents, Heritage Hill’s annual Lemon Festival is around the corner! Please remember to save the date - Sunday, 14 August @ 12:00 (adjacent to the Lemon Orchard). You are welcome to help yourself to the lemons from our Lemon Orchard to prepare any savoury or sweet dish. Our suggestion is: “Bo-Dorp” – Stand 926 to 1079 – Savoury Dish* “Onderdorp” – Stand 1080 to 1151 – Sweet Dish* If you prefer to bring a savoury dish instead of a sweet dish or vice versa, you are welcome to do so! Please bring your cutlery and crockery; something to drink and a picnic blanket. (There will be tables and chairs available - first come first serve). We are looking forward to taste all the creative lemon dishes!
SEPTEMBER: Gin Festival – Saturday, 10 September (14:00 – 17:00)
Blood Drive – Monday, 12 September (15:00 – 19:00) Movie in the Park – Friday, 16 September (18:00 – 20:00) Heritage Braai – Saturday, 24 September (15:00 – 20:00)
OCTOBER: Camp in the Park – Friday, 28 October (18:00 – 07:00) NOVEMBER:
Blood Drive – Monday, 7 November (15:00 – 19:00)
DECEMBER:
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NEW TOYOTA STARLET MORE STAR QUALITY
Star-worthy Success
Launched in September 2020, the Toyota Starlet was met with rapturous applause and instantly cemented itself within the highly-competitive B-segment in the passenger car market. It’s combination of stylish good looks, traditional hatchback layout, comprehensive specification level and impressive frugality at the pumps, earned the Starlet top marks amongst customers.
More Star, More Car
The new Starlet promises to deliver even more, on all fronts. The front styling ups the visual ante with sleek headlamps (LED dependant on grade), unified by a sleek chrome ‘brow’ and prominent lower air dam - creating a signature Toyota look. Widemounted fog lamps (grade dependant) replete with Cshaped trim, add to the overall appeal. The side profile echoes that of the outgoing model, with well-proportioned elements and surface detailing. Blacked-out A-pillar and chrome waistline trim, draw your eyes across the silhouette, which terminates in a sloping roofline with sporty roof spoiler (including a high-level brake light). The body coloured side view mirrors now also feature built-in turn signal lamps. The aft view features stylish two-piece rear light clusters and a broad, chrome tailgate garnish which completes the sporty yet elegant profile. A revised interior design features swooping accent lines and multi-hued detailing, with a large centrally mounted infotainment screen and easy-to-read instrument binnacle. Here designers focused on creating a stylish design while maintaining excellent ergonomics. The upper facia incorporates a striking, metallic grey surround, which extends from the centrally-mounted ventilation 4 4 Iss ue 4 | 2022
outlets to the passenger-side air vent. Below this, the dark blue panel trim echoes the door panel trim - creating a cohesive interior design. New front seats feature an improved contour focusing on lateral and shoulder support, additional bolstering and two-tone accents to complement the interior.
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A centre console with adjustable centre armrest aids front passenger comfort, while the interior is equipped with multiple cup and bottle holders for added convenience. The rear seats feature enhancements too, with improved thigh and shoulder support. Spaciousness and comfort remain a hallmark of the new Starlet. A 60/40 split seatback provides the option to expand the 314 litre boot space and create even more utility. The sporty, three-spoke steering wheel includes matching grey metallic inserts and a ‘flat-bottom’ edge, large Toyota insignia and conveniently-placed steering switches - to provide the perfect driver interface.
Specification Star
In response to customer feedback and market trends, the new Starlet also boasts an upgraded specification roster. All models now come equipped with a touchscreen audio system with USB, Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto interface, as well as two rear USB chargers (USB-A and USB-C). Automatic Climate Control, power-retractable mirrors, electric windows and Multi-Information Display (MID) are features on the standard menu. The infotainment system is synced with the on-board computer allowing occupants to access and display vehicle trip information alongside cellphone contacts, date & time, audio system status and multimedia inputs - all from the conveniently grouped home screen view. Detailed screens for each of the functions can also be called up. Driver assistance is aided by rear parking sensors (PDC), Hill Assist Control (HAC), Vehicle Stability Control, ABS and EBD across the board. Driver & Passenger airbags are also provided with the flagship Xr grade featuring Side & Curtain versions too, for a total tally of 6. ISOFIX anchor points are standard across the range. The top-tier Xr model adds Smart Entry, Push Start and Cruise Control amongst other niceties. A reverse camera and auto-dimming rear-view mirror add even more convenience to the Xr package, while an additional 2 tweeter speakers (total of 6) interface with a larger 23cm infotainment screen. The MultiInformation Display (MID) is upgraded to the colour TFT type and boasts a variety of telemetry-themed screens including a g-sensor and power/torque monitor.
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All Starlet models are sold with a complimentary 3-services/45 000 km service plan – with 15 000 km service intervals. A 3-year/100 000 km warranty is also provided. Customers can additionally purchase service plan and warranty extensions from their local Toyota dealer – and they benefit from the biggest dealer network in the country (over 220 outlets). 2022 | I ssue 4 45
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TOYOTA STARLET
MAKE SPACE FOR FUN Introducing the next generation in fun, the all-new 1.5ℓ Toyota Starlet. Sporting all the tech features you need to keep the fun going, like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wrapped up in a dynamic exterior. Fun has never looked so good. Book your test drive today at toyota.co.za Model Line-Up: Starlet 1.5 X i Manual | Starlet 1.5 Xs Manual | Starlet 1.5 Xs Automatic Starlet 1.5 X R Manual | Starlet 1.5 X R Automatic
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The Garden Group reckoned that the smell of a braai on a cold Saturday morning would be just the thing to us out of bed for our annual Winter Fun Walk, and boy were they right. Many villagers and their fourlegged friends gathered around the Rose Garden to set out on a 4km walk through our estate, eager to get some morning exercise followed by a wholesome boerie roll for breakfast. Along the route we got to catch up with our neighbors, stare at all the stunning houses and lush parks, noticing new details and appreciating the winter color pallet on the trees. It is truly amazing how taking a different route than we might have normally done on our daily walk opens up our eyes once more to the beauty that is Heritage Hill. With the blood flowing swiftly through our veins, hunger started to set in just in time as we reached the end of the trail. We were welcomed back at the fires by The Garden Group standing ready with warm boerewors rolls for everyone. A great way to start a Saturday morning and a wonderful sense of community. Thank you to The Garden Group for sponsoring our annual Winter Fun Walk and to all the villagers and their pups that joined.
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When you are ready to break free, feel the breeze against your skin and the sun smiling down on you, you know it’s time for an unforgettable Shayamanzi Cruise. Shayamanzi, Captained by an experienced and qualified Skipper and his Crew of five, cruises across 16 000 ha of open inland water and moors in a different bay each evening of the Cruise The Houseboat is accompanied by three Skippered Tender Boats; used for game, bird viewing and fishing throughout the Cruise. Lake Jozini, built in 1973 on the western side of the Lebombo
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Mountains is home to Shayamanzi, the ferocious Tiger Fish, 26 other species of fish, over 500 bird species and of course all the wildlife that our guests enjoy watching from right up close. The elephant herds are of particular interest and offer endless entertainment. Shayamanzi was built in 2007 and accommodates up to twenty guests in ten en-suite and air-conditioned cabins. The Deluxe Cabins offer full panel glass doors to capture the majesty of the surroundings. The entertainment area and accommodation of the Houseboat is spread over three levels of stylish space. The aft Jacuzzi Deck being one of the favourite spaces! The ideal destination for Celebrations, Safaris, Conferencing and Tiger Fishing. Our Annual Dad’s, Lad’s and Daughter’s Tiger Fishing Competition is held in October every year and not to be missed! The Tiger Fishing is particularly good this year and while we catch throughout
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Such a unique and privilege to experience. the year, we have great expectations of the new season opening in August. We have had the pleasure of hosting many wonderful family and corporate celebrations and our milestone Birthday Celebrations are legendary. Shayamanzi is moored at Jozini Tiger Lodge and guests board at 2 pm, after a Pool Terrace Luncheon at the Lodge. All guest vehicles are parked safely in the grounds of the Jozini Tiger Lodge. Our Cruises are offered from two to five nights disembark on the final morning of the Cruise at 10am.
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L IL H E G A IT R E H E S U O H Y IT IN TR Situated in Centurion, Gauteng, our school includes
school but, in the classrooms, that are made from bricks and
Trinityhouse Pre-Primary, Trinityhouse Preparatory and
cement. 2023 is the year we welcome our first Matric class and
Trinityhouse High School. At Trinityhouse Heritage Hill your
with that said we are truly excited about the future of our
child can learn and thrive in a nurturing Christian
school.
environment from Grade 0000 to Grade 12, opening in 2023. The school offers a very strong academic programme while
There are Five Core Global Competencies that help create the
giving pupils the opportunity to grow and develop through
Growth Mindset in your child:
sport and cultural activities in a traditional private school
• Thinking skills (critical, creative, and reflective thinking)
focused on the holistic development of each child. Trinityhouse Heritage Hill’s Growth not only in the form of buildings but in the classroom too. The school opened its doors in 2014, with Future Focused learning preparing our pupils to move into a world of work that will be defined by jobs that do not currently exist, using technologies that have not been invented and to solve problems that are not problems yet. After extensive research, conversations, and exploration of global educational approaches to these evolving workplace requirements, Trinityhouse defined the Global Competencies we would strive to develop from Pre-Primary children through to matriculants. Trinityhouse Heritage Hill’s growth does not just physically sit in the buildings that are built to expand our
• Research skills (inquiry learning & media literacy) • Communication skills (participating in discussions/sharing of understandings) • Social Skills (collaborating/learning how to interact with others) • Self-Management Skills (reflection, growth mindset, self-regulation) As Trinityhouse continues to explore and expand our approaches to teaching and learning, the Core Skills as global competencies, continue to be a fundamental curriculum component included across all disciplines, for all pupils of all ages.
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! M A E T E H T D N A N A IT T IN JO Situated in Centurion, Gauteng, our school includes Trinityhouse Pre-Primary, Trinityhouse Preparatory and Trinityhouse High School. At Trinityhouse Heritage Hill your child can learn and thrive in a nurturing Christian environment from Grade 0000 to Grade 12, opening in 2023.
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uiries@trinity nq lli hi ge ta ri he / 95 13 3 00 RSVP: 012 TRUST US WITH THE SUCCESS OF YOUR WHOLE CHILD Trinityhouse Heritage Hill (Grade 0000-12) Tel: 012 003 1395 I 1 Heritage Hill Boulevard, Heritage Hill, Centurion trinityhouse.co.za
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SHARING IS
Caring To all keen photographers out there… why not forward your contributions for placement in the e-magazine?
We live in such a beautiful Estate, let’s share with one another what life offers in such abundance. We eagerly await your contributions! Feel free to include a caption, who knows you might just see your photo on the Cover of our next issue. P.s You don’t have to be a professional to take part submit your photo to admin@heritagehill.co.za
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Thank you to all our residents for another successful Winter Warmer community project. It has been absolutely heartwarming over the years to see how our village pulls together to support those less fortunate, and this year was no different. Dozens of soup cans, nonperishable food items, dog and cat food, as well as lots of warm blankets were dropped off at the gate house during the month of May. Proceeds were delivered to Kids Paradise in Olievenhoutbosch and the Centurion SPCA. As a village we are thankful to be able to make a difference in our community and we hope to continue our contributions for many more years to come.
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EASY GUIDE TO RECYCLING • • • • •
Paint cans Cans containing hazardous materials Window glass Shatterproof glass Products smaller than the size of your palm Easy to recycling eg.guide Small pieces of paper; cooldrink bottle lids are accepted • Tissue paper • Diapers What we recycle • Toys (may contain metal pins which are very We difficult recycle to any of the following materials: remove. Rather bag these sep-
Open Sky Recycling
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arately; we donate toys and games to our local creche) Any soiled or excessively dirty items Items containing glue or excessive paint Takeaway containers Disposable cutlery Any plastic film with a foil base (sweets, chips) – chocolate wrappers with the correct recycling icon and number are accepted Laminated glass panels
We recycle any of the following materials:
PLASTIC
All bottle-grade plastic bottles (Handy Andy, water, soda bottles) Soft plastic bags (shopping bags, wrapping film) Tubs & storage containers (margarine, yoghurt, ice cream tubs)
PAPER
Magazines, newspapers, office paper, small and large cardboard boxes TetraPak (Liqui Fruit, milk cartons)
CANS
Aluminium beverage cans Canned food Aerosol cans
GLASS
All bottle-grade glass (1 litre Coke bottles, beer bottles)
OTHER
Electronic equipment Large appliances , e.g. fridge/dishwasher. NOTE: Please inform us beforehand if you want to recycle your appliance. 2022 | I ssue 4 57
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Spinach & Pepper Roulade ESTATE NEWS WELLNESS
Serves 4 - 6 INGREDIENTS • 4 red peppers • 1 tsp salt, plus extra for seasoning • 4 tsp olive oil • 4 tsp vinegar • 400 g spinach, chopped • 3 eggs, separated • Pepper, to taste • 250 g cream cheese with chives • 50 g sundried tomatoes METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and line a Swiss roll baking pan with baking paper. 2. Grill the peppers in the oven, until the skins are blackened. Remove from the oven and place in a bowl, then cover with clingwrap. As the peppers sweat and cool, the skin is loosened, making it easy to remove from the peppers. Rinse the peppers to remove any leftover blackened skin. 3. Place the peppers in a bowl, then add 1 teaspoon of salt, the olive oil and vinegar. Allow to marinate in the vinegar mixture for 30 minutes. 4. Cook the spinach for 5 minutes, remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Squeeze the water out of the spinach and set aside.
Excerpted from Veggielicious by Mokgadi Itsweng, published by NB Publishers and available at leading bookstores and online
5. Place the spinach, egg yolks, salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth and well mixed. 6. Whisk the egg whites until stiff, then fold into the spinach mixture. 7. Spread the mixture evenly over the baking paper and bake in the oven for 15 minutes until firm to the touch. Allow to cool. 8. Once cooled, slowly and carefully loosen the spinach layer from the baking paper, making sure not to tear it. This makes it easier to roll. 9. Spread the cream cheese evenly over the spinach layer, then top with the peppers and sundried tomatoes. 10. Slowly roll up the roulade, using the paper to guide you. 11. Wrap with clingwrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up before slicing and serving. 6 0 Iss ue 4 | 2022
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GENERATION IN THE VILLAGE We’ve come to live with the humming sound of generators in our Village. Walking around our beautiful Estate after 8pm on a Sunday evening during loadshedding is quite an experience. A very noisy experience compared to many other Sunday evenings during the year.
2. NEVER connect it straight to your house using an extension cord with a male plug on both ends. These are called Deadman’s Cables for a reason. 3. Have a change-over switch installed. This will protect you and your house and make sure you can never accidentally connect your generator to the live grid. 4. Make sure that the extension cord you are using is the correct thickness. A 5kVA generator can supply 22A ampere, yet most extensions you buy off the shelve are only rated for 10A. Our lives are structured around the things we that You will need at least a 2.5mm2 thick cord. we have become used to for just always being Make sure of this or ask the salesman for the there. Whether it’s a school or work schedule, right one. It will also be much more expensive running water or simply turning on a light when than the others. it gets dark. And then one day that light did not 5. Your generator should still be fed through an come on, nor any other light in the house. earth leakage. Hence the requirement for a properly installed change-over switch. The quick and (initially) most affordable option 6. NEVER run your generator in a was to buy a small petrol generator. For less closed room or garage. It is than R10 000 you could keep the lights on. said that one generator can This decision came with its own challenges produce the same amount and sometimes without much thinking of the of carbon monoxide* as safety aspects surrounding these little handy but 450 cars. dangerous machines. We tend to forget that the * C a r b o n electricity generated by these small machines monoxide (CO) are just as dangerous at that which comes to our is an odourless, house through big cables. colourless gas formed by the incomplete While strolling through the dark with the humming combustion of fuels. When people are sound around me I noticed many of these small exposed to CO gas, the CO molecules will machines. Some I can hear, are running in the displace the oxygen in their bodies and garages. I guess the owner felt a bit guilty about lead to poisoning. the noise. Some have the garage door slightly 7. For your neighbour’s safety, as rated by the open and then there are those just leave it on the World Heath Organization, the maximum sidewalk since this is the furthest away from the noise level should not be more than 55-60 bedroom where they are watching the Sunday decibels. This should be measured at 3m night movie. away from the generator. Many smartphone Have these residents thought about these applications exist that can give you a close new potential dangers around them? Here’s a enough measurement of your generator’s few tips to make sure you are safe: noise level. The City of Tshwane’s Noise Management Policy states a maximum level 1. NEVER fill a running generator. You’re holding of 55dB’s between the hours of 7am and a bomb-in-a-can in your hand. 10pm and 45dB’s between 10pm and 7am. Respect your neighbour. 6 2 Iss ue 4 | 2022
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If you doubt the safety of your generator’s installation. Please contact a qualified electrician.
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