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KICK START YOUR BODY INTO HEALTH VILLAGE EVENTS CLASSIFIEDS KIDS CHRISTMAS MARKET DUCKIES A SAD BUT FOND FAREWELL
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ESTATE NEWS HH It feels like yesterday when we all said our goodbyes to go and enjoy a wellearned Christmas break, and yet here we are starting a brand new year already. I would like to take this opportunity to wish every resident a prosperous 2018. May it be a good one! 2018 also brings a new challenge to some families who’s little ones had to start their school career. The HOA would like to congratulate our new Grade 1 pupils and wish them well with the start of their school careers.
HOPING ALL OUR RESIDENTS HAD A TREMENDOUS HOLIDAY BREAK
and all our families returned safe and healthy.
December came with some very hot summer days, mostly with temperatures in the high thirties and it hasn’t been much different in January. We had a fair share of rain for which we are thankful but not nearly enough to break the heat wave. So we are now faced with another challenge, which is to conserve water in our everyday lives. We know how our fellow South Africans are suffering in the Cape with the most severe water restrictions.
Please do not wash your car with garden hoses, you are also allowed to water your garden between 08h00 to 17h00. The HOA have also adjusted the watering programme of the Estate gardens and we are following the guidelines from Tshwane. Should you see any daytime watering of gardens please report this to the HOA office. A number of residents are complaining about the Uber vehicles parked at the intersection and we are aware of this problem. We are currently looking at a solution as they are refusing to move to another spot and we don’t want to aggravate the situation. They tell us they service quite a number of Heritage Hill residents. Kind regards
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IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS ESTATE SECURITY Control Room: 076 936 5249 Main Gate: 012 657 2350 (or extension 11111) Thorburn Security: Security Manager - Moses Sehoma: 071 670 1016 / msehoma@thorburn.co.za PRETOR Group: Levy Enquiries Portfolio Manager - Tina van Zyl Switchboard: 012 001 9000 / tinaV@pretor.co.za SAPS 012 654 2121/3131 011 316 3010 SAPS Flying Squad:10111 Fire Brigade, Lyttelton: 082 612 0509
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MUNICIPALITY Water & Electrical supply problems: 012 358 6690 NETWORK & DSTV SERVICE PROVIDER Smart Village 0861 845 5243 / 012 679 3400 AMBULANCE Emer-G-Med: 0861 007 911 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 – Midstream: 012 940 9000/1 NHC Pharmacy: 012 762 6333 Bees; Snakes and Pest Control: Nico: 071 640 5543 Snake Bite Assist Arno: 083 739 9303
Disclaimer: This Newsletter is produced especially for residents/owners of Heritage Hill Estate to provide updates and useful information. It is produced by K-Studio on behalf of Heritage Hill Estate HOA. Although every effort is taken to ensure accuracy of content, Heritage Hill Estate HOA and/or the Publisher, cannot be held liable for any inaccurate information, and may not agree with all opinions expressed in this publication.
HHHOA Estate Manager - Fred Botes 012-657 2329 (or extension 2495) 079 989 6353 fred@heritage-hill.co.za PR & Admin - Elsa van Schalkwyk 082 877 4175 elsavs@heritage-hill.co.za
Publisher: K-Studio (P ty) Ltd on behalf of Hertitage Hill Advertising Sales: tobia@k-studio.co. za Editor: Tobia von Zwietring Chantel du Plooy Design & Layout: K-Studio (P ty) Ltd e tobia@k-studio.co. za t 082862 8255 f KreatiefStudio
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Please deliver products to the gatehouse – look out for our Charity Donations containers at the entrance and exit lanes. February: Any toiletries – e.g. tooth paste, toothbrush, feminine hygiene products, soap, shampoo, body lotion, roll on, sunscreen, toilet paper, mouth wash March: Non-perishable foods for kids lunch boxes – e.g. Melrose cheeses, Mini Cheddar biscuits, rice biscuits, 200 ml juices, dried fruit April: Porridge & pasteurised milk – e.g. oats, mealie meal, Maltabella May: First Aid products – e.g. Band-Aids, Vicks, cough syrup, Germoline ointment, cotton wool, Dettol
June: To add water only: Instant oats, soup sachets, coffee, tea July: Non-perishable canned food August: Non-perishable foods for kids lunch boxes – e.g. Melrose cheeses, Mini Cheddar biscuits, rice biscuits, 200 ml juices, dried fruit September: Any toiletries e.g. tooth paste, toothbrush, feminine hygiene products, soap, shampoo, body lotion, roll on, sunscreen, toilet paper, mouth wash October: Any sweet treat November: School kids stationery
Monthly donations to Hanna Charity and Empowerment Foundation – let us make a difference throughout the year.
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Pets in the spotlight
Some bunny love
After a long day at work, his face is the happiest to see you. He is never in a bad mood and even if you take yours out on him he will forgive you, no questions asked. He’s your furry best friend and if you love him as much as you say you do your camera roll is probably filled with hundreds of pics of him. Share them with us! We would love to get to know the pets that live on our beautiful Estate. Email photo with caption to: tobia@k-studio.co.za
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KICK-START YOUR BODY INTO
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Given the right environment the body’s natural regenerative and renewal mechanisms can be kicked into drive mode to bring us optimum wellness, energy and resilience.
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HH ESTATE NEWS Certain food ingredients like refined sugar, alcohol, caffeine, commercial wheat products and chemicals like pesticides and fungicides as well as food colouring and MSG, may have a cumulative effect on your body, making it difficult for your body’s natural detoxification processes to function at full efficiency.
A positive attitude, determination and a fresh new year are the perfect ingredients for a refreshed and healthy body. Optimum Care offers two unique 15-day detox programmes, CleanRenew and DigestRenew. Our programmes include all supplements needed to follow the programme, and an information pack with all the information you will need to carry out your detox safely and effectively.
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Abdominal / Belly fat (this often needs a repeat of the detox protocol for 6-8 weeks to achieve optimal shrinking of belly fat) Skin problems Food cravings (especially for refined sugar, refined wheat, alcohol and coffee) Low energy Bad breath Irritability, mood swings
What to expect? As the body drains and the liver, kidneys, skin and digestive system removes unwanted waste and toxins, you may have a headache for one to two days. The only other side effect of taking such good care your body is: feeling great!
All our ingredients are 100% natural OptimumCare 15-day detox can provide relief of the following symptoms: • Constipation • Bloating • Gas • Headaches • Fatigue • Aches and pains • Nausea
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Please contact Optimum Care for any further information or to make an appointment.
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Friday - Movie in the Park (Rose Garden) @ 19:00 Monday - Blood Drive in the Rose Garden @ 15:30 – 19:00 Friday - Village Walk/Run @ 18:00 – 21:00
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Monday - Blood Drive in the Rose Garden @ 15:30 – Apr, 2018 19:00 Friday - Wine Tasting in the Village (Rose Garden) @ 18:00 – Apr, 2018 21:00 Sunday - Winter Warmer Soup (Bread) & Blanket May, 2018 Community Project Monday - Blood Drive in the Rose Garden @ 15:30 – Jun, 2018 19:00
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Would you like to know if you may add your product to this list? Contact tobia@k-studio.co.za *terms and conditions apply Gardening:
Daniel – 076 1744 432 (Mon) Lucky – 060 8783 898 (Tue, Fri & Sat) Richard – 082 763 7108 (Wed & Sat)
Maintenance: Painting; Swimming Pool Renovations; Damp Proofing and Tiling Lukas – 072 147 7102
Domestic Helpers:
Elizabeth Mtsweni – Mon, Wed & Fri 076 983 8062 Gladys Molauzi – Tue 083 536 7044 Martha Mahlangu – Sat 072 799 2637 Minah Machose – Mon to Wed & Fri 082 666 4408 Nomvula Nosenga – Mon to Fri (sleep-in) 076 055 4288 Sharon – Available Mon to Sat 071 798 8804 Silvia Mahlangu – Sat 076 288 8589 Smangele Mnisi – Mon to Wed, Fri & Sat 073 966 7487 Regina Masoca – Mon to Fri 084 697 4300 Roselyn Masedi – Mon & Wed 079 373 5080 Thelma Kabini – Mon, Wed & Fri 076 454 2886 Anna Mnguni – 076 056 3022 – Wed Masabata Nkomo – 073 974 6113 – Mo to Fri Priscilla Mbonani – 079 094 2354 – Wed Ivy Selotote – 079 7442 463 – Tue and Thu Thandi Mahlangu – 082 266 2507 – Sat Sophie Matshika – Mon & Fri and every second Thu 071 541 4208
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Selling:
Fresh from the farm Eggs delivered to your door – 2½ dozen @ R40.00 Please What’sApp/Sms to Leonore – 084 665 4158 Variety of homemade rusks – contact Linzi 082 501 2458 Do you want Tupperware? Please contact Desiré for any Tupperware orders or enquiries - 071 269 7875
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HH ESTATE NEWS Our second Heritage Hill Kids Christmas Market was held on Friday, 1 December 2017 and turned out to be a big success! The Kids Christmas market was launched in 2016 to showcase the talents of our kids and also to give them the opportunity to improve their entrepreneurial skills. 21 Stalls were pitched and not even the thunder in the back ground could mute the festivity. The stall fees were utilised to buy new stationery for the Hanna Foundation kids – our kids serving other kids.
Thank you for supporting our kids and donating to the Hanna table! Please save the date, Friday, 30 November, for our 3rd Kids Christmas market in the Rose Garden. We don’t know yet what our young entrepreneurs will be up to, but it promises to be even bigger than the last one‌and there are rumours for lots more real food too! Issue 1 | 2018 | Heritage Hill Estate 18
“Duckies”
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a sad but fond farewell We were very saddened by the expected notification that our beloved “duckies” / “quack quacks” / “whoohoos”were being relocated to another home. Since we arrived on the Estate just over a month ago after “die Groot Trek” from Cape Town to Centurion, we soon felt at home once we discovered the duckies on one of our now familiar 05:00am walks. Beautiful city lights, numerous fountains and the beautiful pond setting with the windpomp in the backdrop replaced the mountain and ocean. It became the natural prompt in the Gass household after mom had her first coffee and Dad and Olivia routinely grabbed the home baked gluten-free banana & oat muffin for padkos: “Let’s go see the Duckies”. We even wore a camouflaged duck outfit the one day in order to crawl-stalk them and to get as close as possible. We should have taken an after picture, the white baby grow is still soaking in some vanish. Nothing like a tar-dusty-duckpoo aftertaste at 05:00 am in the morning right?!
We luckily knew how prompt and on the ball the Heritage Hill dream team Fred and Elsa were and so we rushed out on the morning of the relocation to go say our last goodbyes. Dad was very disappointed as he received the news via SMS all the way in Zim but we comforted him that Hewy, Lewy and Dewy were going to stay behind but that they were going to have to be Hena, Lena and Dena because they were aiming at only keeping the girls. The geese, however celebrated the Duckies departure and jumped around making their normal territorial honking and “Haaaannnhh!” (nasal effort) noises.. We waved and said our last “quack quacks” and prayed that Dewy hopefully got mistaken for Dena and that soon they would be 5 again :) Farewell our beloved “Duckies” - we will be sure to ask for your forwarding address and come say hello sometime.
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Feral Cats
Since 2016 we’ve set-up and managed a Controlled Feral Cat Colony in Heritage Hill. Controlled means all the cats were TNR’d : T = Trapped, N = Neutered - fixed to prevent reproduction,
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R = Released - back into their territory to keep new cats out.
born hunters and free roaming cats find many of their meals in rodents.
Our colony consists of +/- 13 cats, which are all located on the farm area on the Estate.
TNR-cats provide excellent rodent control. Having feral cats controlling the rodent population can prevent rodents from making their way into your homes and getting into your food supply.
We have two feeding stations where we provide them with food, fresh water and shelter, which in turn prevent the cats from entering people’s homes. Even though we provide them with food, cats are natural
We truly appreciate and rely solely on the generosity of our residents in providing us with cat food as well as the kindness of all the Volunteers (feeders).
If you are interested in helping in any way please contact Monique on mlouw76@gmail.com
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THIS FEBRUARY & MARCH
Night Under the Stars – Friday 9 February & Saturday 10 February With Valentine’s Day falling on a Wednesday this year you might want to plan something for the weekend before, and this is it: A movie and picnic under the stars at Carnival City. Try something different this year…
Crash Test Dummies – Sunday, 18 February What is better than a lazy Sunday picnic at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden? Listening to Crash Test Dummies (and getting yourself transported to the 90s) in the process. Their performance will start around 1pm so get there early to get a good spot.
Moonlight Movie Night – Wednesday, 14 February For those who are up for Valentine’s Day on a school night, this similar, yet more glamorous event at Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel in Centurion sounds like a great option. Enjoy a three-course buffet while watching a classic.
Bruidsgids Expo4Brides – Saturday, 17 February & Sunday, 18 February If you recently got engaged, know someone who has or if you simply enjoy expos, don’t miss the 23rd annual Bruidsgids Expo4Brides at Lynnwood Bridge.
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Chris de Burgh, A better world tour – Friday 2 March Ladies, put on your red dresses, men, start rehearsing in the shower because Chris de Burgh is coming to town. With the performance taking place at Sun Arena @ Time Square, Menlyn Maine, it could form part of the perfect date night.
Change Colours Kiddies Pool & Braai Experience – Saturday, 3 March Even though March marks the start of autumn in South Africa, it will still feel like high summer for months to come. Celebrate our great weather with this fun family event at Leondale Sports Ground in Germiston. Waterslides, mechanical bulls, swings etc. will keep the kids entertained the whole day long.
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Ginfest – Saturday, 3 March Don’t miss this year’s Ginfest at Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel. As always a selection of exquisite gins, other craft drinks and gourmet food stalls await the thirsty and hungry gin-lovers. A great, relaxed day out with your other half, friends and/ or family. No under 18s will be allowed.
The People’s Market – Friday 30 March If you don’t have other plans on Good Friday or want to kill a few hours before lunch, visit the People’s Market at Uncle Tom’s Art & Culture Hall for great cocktails and food, lifestyle, beauty and clothing stalls.
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2018’s
Most “it” colours Black is back! With January (back to school and work) under the belt, most of us could do with another holiday, right?! Luckily, change is like a holiday too. Even if your budget is still looking a bit tight, you can give any room in your house a major facelift with a new lick of paint. We share some of 2018’s trending colours as inspiration.
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Ultra Violet Mustard
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Ultra Violet
Chosen as Pantone’s colour of the year for 2018, ultra violet will create a dramatic, warm atmosphere in any room. Complement this slightly daring colour choice with other berry tones (which are also trending by the way) and aquamarine or other greens.
Black
Black is back, or has it ever left?! It is popping up on the walls of the most unlikely of rooms such as the bathroom and kitchen. Break the darkness with white, golden finishes and wooden furniture.
Greens
Various tones of green are trending at the moment. From the calm, serene tones of blue-green, olive and sage to bold emerald green statement walls. Complement quieter tones with pink and purple pastels, as well as greys, which also pairs well with these colours. Royal blue and mustard yellow will make your bottle green wall come to life.
Mustard Yellow
Mustard yellow is bringing a 70s, retro flair to rooms across the country. This tone is actually quite versatile and pairs well with a variety of colour combinations. Greens and blues look amazing with it, and so also does
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a palette of pastel pink, coral and sage. If you are looking to brighten up a wall in your white kitchen or bathroom, this shade is it.
Terracotta
And the most exciting of all the colours trending at the moment: terracotta. Terracotta, which has been an exterior favourite for decades, is now splashed on the walls of interiors creating an earthy look. It looks fantastic when combined with mustard yellow, turquoise and greenery. Alternatively, complement your terracotta walls with royal blue and green with a splash of white.
Whether you choose to go with one focus wall or decide to paint the entire room your new favourite colour – just go for it. It is just paint after all. Happy painting!
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7 Ways to make an open plan
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An open plan living space is a trend that has a series of benefits for the larger family or entertainer, but it can also create its own set of challenges, particularly on the cosy front. It is easier for large open spaces to seem less “warm”. And with autumn on its way, this is the last thing you want.
Create “warmth” with these 7 style tips 1. Cleverly placed furniture Use furniture in creative ways to separate areas in a seamless manner. Use an L-shaped couch, see-through bookshelves, ottomans, chairs and even desks to create smaller areas without over cluttering it. 2. Rugs Not only do rugs physically warm up a space but if they are earthy or berry in tone, they will also create a warm appearance in the room. Using rugs to break down areas are also ingenious in creating cosiness. 3. Suitable lighting Natural light from outside instantly creates daytime cosiness. Create a similar effect at night by using dimmed overhead lighting as well as table or floor lamps that give off a warm, yellow light. 4. Paint it You don’t have to paint your open plan maroon or yellow to get the cosy-factor right. Your favourite
colour will do the trick if you paint your walls in two tones. Painting half of the wall one colour and the other half another will create the warmth you are after.
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5. Bring the outside in Houseplants in all their shapes and sizes, potted or hanging from the ceiling will not only bring the outside’s tranquil vibes indoors but they are also useful to fill (and liven) dead space. 6. Create intimate spots An intimate coffee (or wine) nook for two will help you turn a small bare corner into a highly functioning and utterly comfortable zone. Another good idea for this type of corner is by adding a small desk and chair. It could become your favourite spot in the house for your pop-up office. 7. Add wall art, scatters & throws Mirrors, paintings or other forms of artistic wall hangings can fill bare-looking walls and establish the warmth you are looking for. Scatters and a few woollen throws are also ideal. Tip: Replace woollen throws for cotton or muslin during the summery months of the year. This way you’ll keep the cosy feel.
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ENVIRONMENTAL HH
Solar power designed specifically for the South African domestic market Living in a beautiful and sunny country, South Africa gives us one of the most readily available resources to produce energy: ample sunshine throughout the year. There has been a lot of development with regards to solar power systems in the last few years and considering the consistent electricity price increases, this is a good time to invest in a reliable and easily maintained solution. Using solar power at your home decreases the monthly electricity bill because you are
generating your own power to run the household activities during the day. Home battery storage is useful for power outages during the day or night as it serves as a backup in the event of a power outage. Switching between solar power, utility power and backup power from the batteries in an automated and safe manner is an important consideration when deciding on choosing your system. The Solar Power Café can provide you with Waelga™, a fully automated domestic solar power solution with home battery storage designed by Roger Lingham along with his team of engineers from Belingh, based in Pretoria. Designing and testing the system for 4 years before going to market, he used the factors of our environment and analysed the daily needs of homeowners as the building blocks to produce a system that is easy to install and operate. Should you wish to know more and see how the system works, please contact Michelle Lingham from The Solar Power Café, who is the sole distributor of her father’s product.
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SECURITY Most of us took a well-deserved break over the Festive season and are back into the grind and craziness of the first months of 2018. While some of us may still be enjoying the effects of our holiday, others are already running around with kids, work and everyday life, and the bliss of relaxing days, sun and time away may perhaps already be long forgotten. With this in mind, we have as a security committee, agreed that with all the news around security lately, that we would regularly publish tips, news and helpful information around security in our newsletter.
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Firstly, meet your security committee. We are a group dedicated to ensuring not only that the security on our Estate is managed and implemented efficiently, but also that our residents have information and knowledge regarding security matters for their own wellbeing. We are looking at processes and actions for security on the Estate and we welcome any feedback or concerns anyone may have at any time.
Update for
Heritage Hill security: During the latter part of 2017 we started a project to upgrade our security cameras around the Estate. We are happy to announce that this project is close to completion with high tech thermal cameras installed and operational. These cameras run on a system, which allows the security team to easily monitor the boundary walls and areas around our Estate both day and night. We have also installed beams and a system on the road leading to the front entrance of our Estate, which alerts security of people arriving at the main gate, especially late at night and early mornings. Tips: How to avoid a hijacking situation at your home. Note that these tips are applicable for people who live inside as well as outside a security estate. Please feel free to share this with relatives and friends.
• Approaching and entering your driveway or estate entrance, the well-known hot-spot for hijackings. Make use of the “2km from your house strategy” - Be extra alert. Switch off the car radio and concentrate on your surroundings. • If you have noticed any suspicious vehicle behind you or if you have any doubts, drive to a Police station or a busy shopping centre / filling station. • Once at the inside of your gate, select reverse gear whilst waiting for the gate to close. This creates confusion and may buy you a few seconds for the gate to close completely behind you. • Check your driveway and street before you leave or enter your premises. • Make sure your driveway is well lit and clear from shrubbery where perpetrators can hide. • Be aware of unknown pedestrians close to your residential address – do not turn into your driveway – pass and go back later if you notice anything suspicious. • Liaise with your neighbours – get to know them. • Be aware of vehicles parked close to your address with occupants inside. It might be perpetrators observing the area. • Be alert if your animals do not greet you at the gate as
ESTATE NEWS HH usual. It might be that the perpetrators over-powered them. • Phone your home and ask for someone to make sure your driveway is safe and to open and close the gate for you. • When returning home after dark, ensure that an outside light is on, or have someone meet you at the gate. Check with your armed response company if they are rendering rendezvous services. • If at any time you have to open the gate yourself, make sure nobody suspicious is around and the road is clear. Stop right in front of your gate. Do not switch off the vehicle, leave the key in the ignition, get out and close the door (not creating temptation). Then open the gate. Drive in and close the gate immediately behind you. • If you have small children in the vehicle, take the key with you (this is the only exception). You need the key as a “negotiation tool”. The perpetrators want your vehicle and you want your children. • If your children are older, it is advised that they exit the vehicle with you when opening the gate so that you are all separated from the vehicle should an attack occur. Acknowledgement to Richard Brussouw – National Hijack Prevention Academy (www.hijack.co.za)
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Water Restrictions Rand Water has informed the Water and Sanitation Division that its reservoir levels are low due to the current high temperatures and huge demand. Abstraction of water from the Vaal Dam by Rand Water currently exceeds the allowable licence limit as determined by the Department of Water and Sanitation. Rand Water is therefore necessitated to limit water supply to its consumers (municipalities) in order to stay within the agreement. The result of this is that the City of Tshwane, including residents and businesses in Tshwane, has to manage water in a far more effective and efficient way. The City therefore urges consumers to continue conserving water by using it wisely and sparingly.
All water users are encouraged to change the manner in which they utilise water and to remain vigilant in conserving the scarce resource. Saving water must become part of our lifestyle. The water conservation measures that were implemented during the initial restrictions should become the norm. Residents are urged to keep on using grey water for watering gardens and flushing toilets, to report water leaks and burst pipes, and to install watersaving devices. Residents are also urged to make water conservation part of their everyday lives by following the ten tips on how to save water: 1) Where possible, install a low-flow showerhead and tap aerators. 2)
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Use a dual-flush toilet cistern.
Memorandum received from City of Tshwane’s Water and Sanitation Department (16 January 2018)
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Collect rainwater for reuse in the garden or for washing the car.
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10) Regularly check toilets and taps for leaks. For water leaks, sewerage problems, faulty meter or high water consumption kindly provide:
Any other relevant information Please forward via WhatsApp to 081 451 3308. Residents are advised to use water sparingly in order to avoid water interruptions.
• Street address and suburb • Reference number (Water Meter Leak Reporting – 086 1111 556) • Contact number and name • Nature of problem, start date and time • Photos • Location drop pin (optional)
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ACTION PLAN CONTINUES
How to reduce your
CARBON FOOTPRINT written by Chantel Venter
We all know we need to reduce our individual carbon footprints, but where do we start? In the previous edition of this newsletter, we covered Steps 1 to 3, namely: Step 1: Reduce water usage. Step 2: Work from home one day of the week/carpool/use public transport more. Step 3: Enjoy meat-free Mondays (or eat less meat in general). Now we look at the next step‌ Step 4: Create a home recycling programme Recycling is an essential cog in the reducingyour-carbon-footprint-wheel. Did you know that landfills are of the largest sources of methane (a greenhouse gas)? By recycling you not only minimise pollution but also preserve the earth’s natural resources. Recycling also creates jobs. For every single landfill job, 10 - 25 jobs are created within the recycling industry.
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So, what is a home recycling programme and why do you need it? A home recycling programme is a practical plan to help make recycling easier. Here’s how to get started: 1. Get organised To make recycling easier you should separate the normal trash from the recyclable “trash” and have both close to each other. If getting the recyclable item into the right bin is too much of a mission, your entire programme will fail slowly but surely. Remember, although batteries, ink cartridges etc. can’t go into the normal recycling bin, they can still be recycled. Place a separate
small container (perhaps an old coffee tin) on a counter in a sensible place. 2. Educate Teach your family what is recyclable and what not. It could be a good idea to stick pictures to the bins. For e.g. “Cans, glass, cardboard, paper etc. goes here”. They should also be reminded that items for recycling should be rinsed out before going into the bin. 3. Join a recycling company Together our recycling can make a huge difference. A recycling company will not only collect your recycling weekly but also distribute it to the various avenues. Recycling companies are experts on the topic and will be able to provide advice and guidance too.
You can also contribute by: • Re-using plastic shopping bags. • Giving preference to products that come in recyclable packaging, refill packaging etc. • Subscribing to online media portals or making use of a Kindle instead of buying printed copies for everything. • Buying recycled items. • Placing a “No Junk Mail” sticker on your post box. Examples of what can be recycled • Aluminium – cold drink cans.
At Heritage Hill, Open Sky collects • Metal cans – tins of tuna, baked beans etc. our recycling on Wednesdays. • Glass – jars and bottles.
ENVIRONMENTAL HH • Cardboard – cereal boxes, juice boxes, pizza boxes etc. • •
Plastic – water bottles, yoghurt containers etc. Paper – newspaper, junk mail, magazines, books etc.
What becomes of it? • Glass – new glass bottles/jars • Aluminium cans – new aluminium cans • Steel cans – car parts, construction material etc. • Plastic bottles – carpets, clothing, auto parts, plastic bottles • Paper – new paper. Did you know that paper can be recycled 5 to 7 times. The process of making white recycled paper causes 74% less air pollution and 35% less water pollution than the creation of virgin paper.
It is estimated that OpenSky can recycle at least 60% of your current waste! Clear recycling bags are available for purchase by Heritage Hill Residents at R 33.00 for a pack of 20 bags; or a Blue 240 Litre Open Sky Recycling Bin may be purchased at R 780.00 per bin including delivery – if you are interested to order 100 % clear Recycling bags or a Recycling bin contact Elsa elsavs@heritage-hill.co.za
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HH ESTATE COOKING NEWS
COOKING BENEFITS CHILDREN IN MANY WAYS! written by Bronwyn Crew
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Most children go through phases during childhood when baking or cooking is a keen interest. This natural curiosity provides us with the perfect opportunity to offer a great learning experience – the art and science of cooking!
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Spending time in the kitchen and cooking new recipes helps children to develop a positive connection to all different types of foods including fruits and vegetables. Forming a positive experience with fresh foods is so important because healthy foods are the foundation for good nutrition. Children will also learn basic cooking skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. Research indicates that children engaged in tactile experiences, such as handling foods, have less food neophobia (food fear) and greater acceptance of eating a variety of foods. So, less fussy eating! Sadly, many adults do not cook, citing lack of knowledge, not enough time to cook or shop, or having someone else in charge of cooking. In a world where home cooked meals equal healthier living, teaching children to cook becomes a critical element of parenting. There are so many great benefits that children gain from cooking. Here’s just a short list of some of them: 1. Math Skills: Doubling a recipe requires addition (or multiplication) skills, halving it requires division, and recipe fractions like 1/2 cup and 3/4 teaspoon bring
math applications into the kitchen. Often, kids don’t realize they are practicing math! 2. Comprehension: Reading and understanding stepby-step directions, adding ingredients in sequence, and techniques such as folding and blending, are all important components to yielding the finished food product. 3. Real Life Science: Cooking is a science experiment. Too much salt, baking powder, not enough flour, or the wrong timing and you’re likely to have a flop on your hands. Cooking provides an opportunity for children to get hands-on experience with basic science. 4. Self-Esteem: Cooking allows children to get instant feedback, which helps them learn and grow in selfknowledge. Learning a new skill, such as baking or cooking, is known to help children with healthy selfesteem development. 5. Responsibility: Cooking can help children to accept responsibility. Each child has a task to complete to contribute the meal preparation and clean-up.
6. Communication: A relaxed atmosphere in the kitchen offers an opportunity to talk, about anything! Parents can take advantage of this, especially with teens, as communication is a key element to raising a welladjusted, healthy child. 7. Life Skills: Cooking is a life skill, much like driving a car, learning to read, or swimming. As children grow and get closer to adulthood, the job of feeding becomes theirs. Enrol your child in cooking lessons at a young age so the transition to adult cook is easy later on. Introducing children to different cuisines also creates cultural awareness. 8. Fun! Last but not least, cooking is fun! Having fun with your child in the kitchen builds positive memories, good feelings, and a heathier lifestyle. It’s great family time too and provides the opportunity for busy families to spend quality time together. Children learn by touching, tasting, feeling, smelling, and listening. They love activities in the kitchen because they can use all their senses. With all the benefits of children learning to cook, and no limits with starting, what are you waiting for?
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English Muffin Pizza Preparation time: 15 minutes Cook time: 5-10 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 English Muffin 1 2 tbsp Mozzarella cheese 30 g 2 tbsp Cooked ham 30 g 1/6 Green pepper 50 g 1 Mushroom 1 2 tbsp Black Olives 30 g 2 tbsp Pineapple chunks 30 ml 2 tbsp Tomato sauce 30 ml ½ tsp Oregano 2,5 ml ½ tsp Dried Parsley 2,5 ml Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Wash all vegetables 2. Grate cheese 3. Slice the English muffin in half 4. Spread tomato sauce on each half and sprinkle spices 5. Add toppings (be as creative as you like!) 6. Sprinkle grated cheese on top 7. Grill in the oven until cheese is bubbling. Watch carefully so your pizza doesn’t burn.
Makes 1 serving Suggestion: Try using pita bread or bagels instead of English muffins
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