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FROM THE ESTATE MANAGER IMPORTANT CONTACTS VILLAGE EVENTS HANNA CHARITY WHAT’S HAPPENING IN GAUTENG
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WHAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR KIDS LUNCH BOXES?
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FIT LIVING 7 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME COSIER THIS WINTER SAVVY SELLING
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CLASSIFIEDS BLANKETS WITH BLESSINGS BEST DAD EVER COMPETITION
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WINE FESTIVAL THE NATIONAL HIJACK PREVENTION ACADEMY
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ESTATE NEWS HH Dear Residents, We are now already experiencing the first bite of winter and can expect some more icy days. Nevertheless, we had a very warm summer and it is time to enjoy some warm winter clothes, fireplaces and a good red wine.
Letter from the
Estate Manager
I am sad to have to remind you about the very unfortunate incident we experienced at our resident entrance lane on Thursday, 10 May. The only fortunate thing about it is the outcome was not so good for the thugs that tried to hijack one of our residents and we are thankful for that. Please be vigilant at all times when leaving the Estate or returning from work or shopping centres and always keep your doors locked and windows closed. The HOA is planning an anti-hijack training day on Saturday, 16 June, in the Rose Garden, so please watch this space. Our Directors are in the process of
evaluating all security procedures and we will be implementing new measures to try and safeguard our residents outside the main gate. We are planning a Special General Meeting to inform all our members of the progress with regards to the clubhouse and facilities on stand 1114. Please keep an eye on your Heritage Hill App for news on this. Thank you to all our residents for your efforts to save water. We have made good progress on this but please continue to use water sparingly. Although we have had fairly good rains the Tshwane council has lifted the water restrictions previously announced. You are allowed to water your garden when required after 17h00 daily until 08h00 am, no hoses are allowed to wash cars. Kindly inform your gardener of these restrictions too. When you purchase property in a Home Owners Association (HOA) you become
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all documents on a regular basis and to supply the security office with the updated document.
Better HOA Management leads to:
Some work permits expire every three months, others take longer. It is however our responsibility to ensure the legal status of all labourers.
• Higher property values due to better management. • More control in ensuring the right rules and regulations are in place. • Improved decision-making due to thorough understanding of the Law. So please assist the HOA by ensuring proper management by sharing your expertise.
Legal documents: • Legal Asylum/work permit.
We are in the process of verifying documents of all our foreign domestics and garden workers, as it came to our attention that there are quite a number of these documents outstanding for such workers.
When the Asylum has been applied for, the Refugee will be able to obtain a Section 22 permit, known as the Asylum Seeker Permit. This usually grants a temporary stay in South Africa for anything up to three months (90 days). This will grant the Office time to process the application.
It is important that we, the HOA, conform to legal requirements and not allow illegal immigrants. We are requesting your co-operation to renew
Five-Year Refugee Permits The five-year refugee permit may be issued to someone who has remained as an asylum seeker in South Africa for a
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period of five years continuously. They will have had to be refugees for those five years after their asylum application has been granted, and they must be refugees under the 1998 Act, which defines people who may seek asylum in South Africa. After this period of five years, they will then be eligible for status as a permanent resident of South Africa.
I want to leave you with the following from Anton Chekhov, to think about. “People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’re happy.” Kind regards
Fred Botes
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
MUNICIPALITY Water & Electrical supply problems: 012 358 6690 NETWORK & DSTV SERVICE PROVIDER Smart Village 0861 845 5243 / 012 679 3400
PRETOR Group: Levy Enquiries Portfolio Manager - Tina van Zyl Switchboard: 012 001 9000 / tinaV@pretor.co.za
AMBULANCE
SAPS 012 654 2121/3131 011 316 3010 SAPS Flying Squad:10111 Fire Brigade, Lyttelton: 082 612 0509
EMERGENCY CARE
Emer-G-Med: 0861 007 911 Netcare: 082 911/086 133 2332 ER 24: 084 124
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
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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 / sales2@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 082 962 8255 f KreatiefStudio
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Monday - Blood Drive in the Rose Garden @ 15:30 – 19:00 Saturday - Hijack Prevention in the Rose Garden @ 14:30 – 17:00 Sunday - Lemon Festival in the Lemon Orchard Monday - Blood Drive in the Rose Garden @ 15:30 – 19:00
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Friday - Kids Christmas Market in the Rose Garden @ 16:30 – 19:30 Monday - Blood Drive in the Rose Garden @ 15:30 – 19:00
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HH COMMUNITY PROJECT July: Non-perishable canned food
For your convenience we have placed Charity Donation Containers at the entrance and exit lanes, at the gatehouse. Simply drop your donation in the box! Simply add an item or two on your grocery list, when you next go shopping and your contribution is done! June: To add water only: Instant oats, soup sachets, coffee, tea
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 December: Any nonperishable products and toiletries
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We are proud to be able to make a difference throughout the year - through our monthly donations to Hanna Charity and Empowerment Foundation
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Hanna Charity and Empowerment Foundation was registered as a Non-Profitable Organization in 2008. We believe in the potential of people living in poverty. Our Foundation’s mission is to take hands with the poor and marginalized people of South Africa.
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e provide personal attention and direct benefits to children, youth, the ageing and their families so they may live with dignity, achieve their desired potential and participate fully in society. Hanna Charity & Empowerment Foundation supports communities with all the basic services such as playgroups, soup kitchens, skills development, job creation, clothing banks, social and psychological support, libraries etc. We start all these projects in a
Wendy House, because we want to help the poorest of the poor and most of these people live in RDP houses or squat in somebody’s backyard. We use the little space we have as effective as possible and hire the space from the community which in turn, results into a small income for these people. The community then starts working from the Wendy Houses. This is where our Job Creation then takes off for those involved. Someone will run the soup kitchen or clothing bank and somebody else will become an assistant to the teacher or librarian. As soon as a sponsor kindly invests in a more permanent structure we can move our projects out of the Wendy houses. We provide a place of safety to several children (from these communities) and we have now founded our Hanna House of Safety. We have a housefather and mother which are contributing a great deal in providing the structure needed for these children to develop into worthy adults. Relationships of mutual respect require acceptance of the equality of all persons. Equality of all persons comes from their essential dignity and is reflected in relationships that are without religious or other prejudice, that are multicultural, reciprocal and
empowering. Sponsorship of children, youth and the elderly is the highest priority of the Hanna Charity and Empowerment Foundation. We receive no support from the Government. Our primary means of support comes from individual sponsors and Companies. Our approach to managing administrative expenses and reserves is one of balanced austerity. The organisation seeks to maximize the amount sent to the field for sponsored members and projects while allowing for adequate investment so that we have sufficient resources to respond to the urgent needs of sponsored members and their families. Hanna Charity and Empowerment Foundation is registered with the Department of Social Development as a non-profit organization (NPO) and is a SARS approved organization (PBO) for purposes of section 18A(1)(a) of the Act and donations to the organization will be tax deductible in the hands of the donors in terms of and subject to the limitations prescribed in section 18A of the Act, and donations by or to the organization are exempt from donations tax in terms of section 56(1)(h) of the Act.
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Projects; Soup Kitchens We start in a community with a soup kitchen to earn the people’s trust and to get to know the families and their specific needs. We provide the whole family with a cooked meal as well as a food parcel depending on sponsorships for that specific soup kitchen. We have permanent staff at our office who cook for all the different communities / schools.
Clothing Bank We open a clothing bank in a Wendy house where families can come and collect second hand clothing on a monthly basis to meet their specific needs. We also hand out clothes when we have our soup kitchens, depending on the donations we receive.
Pikanini We start an early childhood development program in each community where parents can bring their little ones to play and to receive two meals a day for free. The kids learn basic skills at our playgroups and receive the love and care they need. We use people from the communities to assist the teacher and this forms part of our job creation program.
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Women come together on a weekly basis to discuss any personal problems they may have with a professional councillor or psychologist. They also learn new skills such as needlework or crafts which they then continue to do during the week. Womanhood is a lot of fun and the ladies sometimes go on outings outside of their community. With Sisterhood, we support our teenage girls. We teach them very important life skills. Our councillor listens to their problems and specific needs and give guidance where needed. They also receive toiletries and special gifts depending on donations received from our sponsors. We assist them in becoming ladies and aspire to break the cycle of poverty they were born into by building on their dreams.
Prayer Groups Some of the ladies from the communities get together once a week to pray for that specific community and their families. This changes the mindset of the ladies and instead of fighting, they grow spiritually and support each other to become better wives and mothers to their children.
Libraries In each community we start a library in a Wendy. Our librarian is usually one of the older ladies from the community who has great people skills and desperately needs an income. The Library has developed into a
place where, not only the children can do homework and / or their projects, but also a place where the whole family is motivated to start reading books to empower themselves with knowledge, open up new worlds and realize new opportunities.
Exercise Wit our area managers, we encourage people from our communities to become more active. As a result of not having the equipment, the Area Managers occasionally take them out to run through the streets of their specific community. Before a race like, the SPAR women’s race or Sisters for Blisters, the community will get together and prepare themselves for the race. Needless to say, our people love these races!! For some of the people from the different communities the day out at the SPAR RACE is their only outing for the year.
Skills Development We have different programs in our communities where we teach people new skills. The skills taught depends wholly on that of the Volunteers available to assist. Families learn new skills, like paper art, karate, sport
pottery, acting, crochet etc. We endeavour to teach them specials skills which they can apply to earn a little bit of extra money. Most our our people own only a few cents as they only sell newspapers for a living.
Job Creation We employ people from the community to help their own community. In every area we only have one Area Manager and Social Worker. The rest of the people working for us in the various communities are people from that particular community. These individuals can now earn money to make a better living for their families.
The following children are in the Hanna Charity Safe House: Ephraim Tshabalala - 15 years Didi Tshabalala - 9 years Aaliah Ebrahim - 9 years Xara Ebrahim - 6 years Amirah Ebrahim - 5 years Giovanni Ebrahim - 4years
Feel free to contact us: June du Toit
info@hannacharity.org | charity@telkomsa.net 012 348 3534 | 083 571 3299
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN GAUTENG
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THIS JUNE & JULY
Die Mark / The Market, Centurion – Sundays The Market, which is right behind Outsurance in Centurion, offers everything you’ve come to expect from a market (i.e. great food, quality products, kids’ activities etc.) with a bit of a twist. Although it is in the city, it doesn’t feel that way. Experience total tranquillity underneath the trees.
Vaal River Wine Expo, Vanderbijlpark – Saturday 23 June Wine tasting done right: on board luxury cruisers on the Vaal River. This is the ideal outing for you and a couple of your closest friends. Delicious wine to taste and well-priced wine pairing meals to top it off. Not to be missed!
Date Night Wednesdays They don’t call it “Klein Saterdag” / Little Saturday for nothing. With the diverse range of things to do in Pretoria on Wednesdays, it could be the ideal night of the week to book the sitter. Things to try: • Midweek Feast: A night market at the Hellenic Community of Pretoria. Live music. Stars. Licenced bar. All the makings of a great night out with your partner. • Karaoke: HangOver Sports Bar in Moreleta Park hosts a Karaoke night on Wednesdays. Go on, we dare you! • Dinner: At Brunos Restaurant (Centurion Hotel) every Wednesday is date night. Expect delicious food and a romantic atmosphere.
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Xmas in July, Weekend Market JHB – 7-8 July
Harvest Table– 17 June
Spoil Dad and join us for a relaxing afternoon on our Idyllic farm where you can eat, drink and relax with friends and family. There is plenty of space for children to play including a cycling track, making it a great day out for the whole family, and you’re welcome to bring your dog and go for a stroll along the waling trail. Clay target shooting for dads between 11:00 and 13:00, shot guns, ammo and targets are provided.
Experience a little Christmas in July at this market. Live entertainment, go-karting, quads, carnival rides, food, and loads of shopping. An excuse to spoil the family and get out of the house.
Fijnwyn – 16 & 17 June The Fijnwyn wine festival has been established as one of Pretoria’s favourite calender events for any wine lover. It is the ideal setting for families to enjoy a day where they will feast their senses on wine, food and music. We have a variety of boutique wine estates which include Vrede & Lust, Louis 57, Beyerskloof and many more.
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Choose your lunch from a spectacular selection of Sunday Roast, Spitbraai and Chicken or Beef Pie Accompanied by delicious fresh salads and vegetables, decadent dessert & cheese medley, not to be missed.
BOOKINGS IS ESSENTIAL 082 900 0974 info@idlewildce.co.za
Adults R180 Kids Under 12yrs R150 Kids under 3yrs Free Cycling R30
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HEALTH ESTATE & WELLNESS NEWS HH
What should be in your
kids lunch boxes?
Just like you, your children need to perform mentally and physically during the day. And with 30-50% of their daily food intake taking place during “school hours�, it means what you pack in their lunch boxes is essential to how they will feel and function during the day.
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ake sure your children’s lunch boxes contain the following 5 essentials:
1.Water
H20 is needed to help the brain function optimally, enhance focus, prevent brain fatigue and headaches. Make sure your child stays hydrated during the day by packing a 500ml – 750ml BPA free bottle filled with water.
2. Colourful fruits & veg Red fruits are a good source of antioxidants, fibre and Vitamin C, while blue/purple fruits contain nutrients that help with memory. Colourful crunchy vegetables on the other hand will help your child focus better. Pack a fruit and some vegetables. For e.g. a red apple and carrot or cucumber sticks (with a humus or avo dip if needed).
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3. Meat/protein
Avoid packing the following items:
Proteins assist the body with bone and muscle building. With growing children in mind this is very important. Pack slices of meat (separate or on a sandwich), a hardboiled egg, nut butters or any other item high in protein your child enjoys.
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4. Dairy Dairy is a good source of calcium and vitamins essential to ensuring good bone and teeth health. It is also a natural source of Vitamin B12, which is a great energiser. Include a dairy product like a small yoghurt, cottage cheese etc.
5. Whole grain starch Whole grains are complex carbohydrates. They are a great source of fibre and Omega 3s, and due to the slow release of glucose it offers sustained energy, mental alertness and improved mood. Include things like low GI or rye sandwiches, bran or oat muffins, rye crackers, wholegrain pitas etc.
Fruit juices Muesli bars high in sugar, fat and refined starch. Crackers with high salt content Flavoured milk Dried fruit Processed meats
Tips to make packing lunches easier: • • • •
Plan and prepare meals before the week starts. Make things that can be frozen, like oat muffins, fish cakes or smoothies, in bulk. Use leftovers. Research new recipes to keep things interesting.
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Natural immune boosting foods to eat more of this winter
With winter here we all know it is only a matter of time before you, your children or partner brings “it” home. No, we are not talking about the clown from the Stephen King horror, but something equally frightening…flu.
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Although there are many immune boosting tablets and concoctions on the market, you can boost your immune naturally by including more of the following into your diet: 1. Garlic – Vampires aren’t the only evil that fears this pungent bulb. Garlic contains allicin, an
organosulfur compound that helps to fight infections and bacteria. Now you have an excuse to smell like garlic every day.
2. Oats – Don’t skip your morning breakie oats this winter. Not only is oats a great source of fibre but it also contains beta-glucan, a polysaccharides that activates immune cells naturally.
3. Citrus – Yes, we all know that citrus is high in Vitamin C. And yes, we are all aware that it assists
with the production of white blood cells, the body’s natural line of protection. But why are we still taking a daily Vitamin C supplement instead of getting it directly from the source? Aim to eat more citrus this winter. A daily orange, squeeze of lemon in your tea or grated lime zest over a meal can help to defend your body.
4. Ginger – Ginger contains phytochemicals and antioxidants that help your body fight disease. Add some freshly grated ginger to your food or tea. Not only is it nutritious but delicious too.
5. Yoghurt – Good gut health is where a good immune system begins. And probiotics is one of the best ways to improve your gut health. Yoghurt is a great source of probiotics.
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Landscaping services:
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FIT LIVING That warm coffee after a morning run. That breakfast that tastes even more delicious after a tough workout session. That feeling, oh yes, that feeling of accomplishment, of feeling relaxed and satisfied, thinking…“you’ve done it again you sexy beast”. And they call you crazy… Ever driven in your car on a Saturday morning and suddenly notice someone jogging, cycling or singing in your rearview mirror on their way to the gym thinking, “How crazy are they?”…OR thinking: “Man, doesn’t that look awesome?”. Then suddenly the next series of thoughts cross your mind, spoiling your favourite song playing on the radio and
amplifying the well-established driving technics of the taxis… You will never be able to do that, what’s the use? They probably dod nothing for a living to have that much energy, they probably don’t have kids…. Sounds familiar? Well, let’s be honest. Time does not come with a yearly subscription and a pause button, which makes it easy to understand why we would rather spend our time and money on something like that. Yes, the first thought we have when we hear the word “exercise”, is rocking a ripped beach body in a red speedo, drinking a seemingly “heavy soda” as your bicep are bulging when you take sip… Well, maybe not a red speedo, rather blue. (Okay ladies bring your thoughts back from Camp’s Bay and let’s continue!!!). But do we really know THE REAL benefits of
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“Just start!!! The benefits are awesome” exercise are and why it’s SO important…
THE REAL benefits Studies show that in adults exercising x5 per week for 30min at moderate level or 15min at a high intensity can: • Reduce the risk of heart diseases by 40%. • Reduce the risk of stroke and diabetes by 27%. • Reduce the risk of high blood pressure by 50%. • Reduce the risk of recurrent breast cancer by al most 50%. • Reduce the risk of colon cancer by 60%. • Reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s by 35%. • Improve immune system and recovery after surgery by 25%. • Decrease depression as effectively as Prozac or behavioural therapy. In elderly these benefits can be achieved by only doing light to moderate exercises x3 per week. WOW is correct! Everyone has to start somewhere, believe it or not, even Mr & Mrs calves cycling in front of you. One of the biggest problems is starting an exercise
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programme that is not specifically modified to suit your needs, fitness level and time schedule. This can prevent you from reaching your goals, which in turn can demotivate you, make you feel worse and send you buying five chocolate slabs because you already feel so unhealthy and overweight.
✓ In need of a physio and can’t make it during the day? Home visit: done!
Where do I come in… Being a physio and having completed several 10kms, 21km, 60km+100km mountain runs, with a dash of adventure racing and mountain biking on the side, I understand how difficult it can be to start.
Just start!!! The benefits are awesome, not even speaking about the increased energy levels and balanced hormone levels that exercise promotes. You can also be that crazy person enjoying life, singing in some else’s rearview mirror and giving the cold shoulder to our advanced drivers.!!!
BUT… I also know how easy it can be to start, IF you have the right exercise programme modified specifically for you. ✓ Do you prefer exercising at home using the furniture? Done! ✓ Just want to improve your posture, wellbeing and health? Done! ✓ Want to throw around weights in the gym? Done! ✓ In the mood to run your first 10km, 21km trail run? Done! ✓ Doing your first Iron Man? DONE!
Let me assist you in setting up an exercise programme that builds your fitness, ensuring that you reach your goals, injury free…
You deserve it! Sir, your speedo deserves it! Live your FIT life. Be the one in the ‘well-fitting’ jeans. Be the man who can open the jar only using two fingers. Contact details: Eugene Cohn: 072 851 1454 Email: ecorehab.group@gmail.com
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HH ESTATE LIFESTYLE NEWS & DÉCOR
Ways to 7 make your home cosier this winter
In Gauteng we are blessed with long summers and mild winters. This is perhaps why most of our homes’ layout and interiors have been planned with this in mind.
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leasant as our winters may seem, compared to other parts of the country, three months of chilly mornings and evenings and several cold fronts, will be made worse in cold, draughty living spaces. Here are some tips to make your home look and feel cosier this season:
1} Decorate with warmer tones and textures 2} 3}
Rich, rustic tones like reds, purples, yellows and greys, and metals like brass, bronze and copper can give any room instant warmth. Textures like faux fur, wool and patterns are also important to getting the cosy-factor right. DĂŠcor items such as scatter cushions, woollen throws, wall art, vases or even historic pieces in these tones and textures can help you create the look.
Bring the outdoors in Natural elements like grass, wood and clay contribute tremendously to the atmosphere of any room. Not only do they bring nature into your home but also add warmth.
Add a rug or two, or three A home’s choice of flooring contributes largely to its inside temperatures. With most of our interiors boasting tiles, vinyl, laminated flooring or wood, adding a few furry, soft or warmer-toned rugs will add warmth both literally and figuratively.
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Hang curtains
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Burn scented candles
Curtains will help to keep the cold out and the heat in. They also offer an instant warmer atmosphere when drawn.
Touch and sight aren’t the only senses that can appreciate the spirit of winter. Smell is an important sense to convince. Burn scented candles like sandalwood etc. to give your house the fragrance of the season. They also provide a beautiful warm glow.
6} Switch to softer lighting 7}
Apart from candles bring in other forms of warmer light by switching globes and adding a few floor lamps.
Make the fireplace a focal point At the end of the day, nothing can transform a home’s cool interiors into a cosy winter haven quite as effectively as a fireplace can. It does the job! Closed combustion ovens are the ideal choice as they generate more heat for longer with less wood than traditional open fireplaces. By making your fireplace a focal point, winter will suddenly become everyone’s favourite season.
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SAVVY SELLING Issued by Leapfrog Property Group
Consider this when putting your property on the market Selling your property can be as complex, stressful and emotional as purchasing a property, which is why it’s useful to get professional advice.
You want to ensure that your property fetches the best price, doesn’t sit on the market too long and ultimately doesn’t haunt you with hassles. The right price
It’s important to price the property as accurately as possible because a property that’s either overpriced or underpriced is likely to remain unsold. “The value of a property is determined by what the market is willing to pay, regardless of alterations or improvements made to the house by the seller”, explains Silvana dos reis Marques of Leapfrog Property Group, Pretoria East.
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First impressions matter
Buyers these days are very informed thanks to information about property prices being readily available on portals like Private Property and Property24. In establishing your asking price familarise yourself with what similar properties in the area are going for and contact a qualified estate agent to assist with this – they’ll do a professional assessment of the property and the area to determine the most favourable price.
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When a potential buyer walks through the door to view the property they need to be able to imagine the space as their own. And there are a number of things the seller can do to encourage this. Things as simple as decluttering and ensuring that the home is neat and clean is essential. “Sellers might not realise this, but it’s also a good idea to de-personalise a home for show days; buyers need to be able to imagine themselves living in the home and family photos and memorabilia can make that more difficult so put the pics and the drawings away for a day,” advises Marques. A reputable estate agent will be able to help and advise you on how to “dress” your home for the occasion.
Work with the best
The property market is a complex business with various legalities and processes that must be adhered to. The easiest way to navigate this when selling your property is to work with a professional – it will save you time, money and stress. “The best way to know whether you’ve got the right agent is to find out whether they know the area – are they on top of the latest property trends, asking prices and the like”, Marques recommends. Ensure the agent you’re using is registered with the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB) and has a current Fidelity Fund Certificate. A well-priced (market related!), neatly presented property that’s marketed by a professional estate agent is sure to sell in a timely fashion at a favourable price, which ensures a happy seller and buyer.
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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 – 076 744 432 Mondays Rabias – 076 714 5695 Mon & Tue
Maintenance: Painting; Swimming Pool Renovations; Damp Proofing and Tiling Lukas – 072 147 7102
Domestic Helpers:
Poppy – 082 479 4416 – Tue & Thu Danda – 073 243 4638 – Mon & Thu Martha – 072 142 4868 – Mon, Wed & Fri Sophy – 082 433 1434 – Mon & Wed Lindiwe – 076 626 8993 – Mon & Thu Annah – 071 271 1866 – Tue & Thu Lindah – 072 363 4767 – Tue & Fri Anna – 076 056 3022 – Wed Thandelzile – 062 652 1843 – Tue & Thu Edith – 083 887 4536 – Mon to Fri Getrude – 079 662 0551 – Tue, Wed & Fri Meisie – 071 521 7577 – Tue, Wed & Thu
Do you want Tupperware?
Please contact Desiré for any Tupperware orders or enquiries - 071 269 7875
Forever Living Products Selling:
Fresh from the farm Eggs delivered to your door – 2½ dozen @ R47.00 Please What’sApp/Sms to Leonore – 084 665 4158
Virtual Admin Assistance
Residents who are interested in purchasing any of our amazing Forever Living products can contact Anza 982-15 Heritage Square Cellphone: 083 255 3627
Pet-sitting:
Wian – 082 877 4175.
Contact Bronwen today, to take your admin headaches away. 072 059 9478 or bronwen@thecrews.co.za
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It was a huge privilege to be a part of this year’s Winter Soup & Blanket Drive. This is a highlight on our event calendar and a wonderful opportunity to reach out, give back and bless those in need, as the chill of winter starts to creep in. The residents of Heritage Hill pulled together to donate what they could. New blankets, packets of soup and loaves of bread went to Simon & Linky from Kids
Paradise and Life in Christ Church, based in Olievenhoutbosch. Leendert van der Westhuizen, Production Manager at Pioneer Foods, arranged the generous donation 50 loaves of bread. Used blankets were given to the Centurion SPCA. Driving through the township I was reminded about the privileges and everyday little things that we can so easily take for granted. The children at Kids Paradise were so excited and thrilled to see us. They welcomed us with huge smiles and tight hugs and they chanted the words “borotho, borotho!”
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It was inspiring to see the gratitude and sincere appreciation for such a small gesture. Despite having very little and Linky and Simon took absolute pride in what
“A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” – Steve Maroboli
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they have built and achieved at this little township day care centre and enjoyed showing us around.
Thank you to each resident that contributed and to the HOA for making these opportunities possible.
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COMPETITION STAND A CHANCE TO WIN A WEEKEND AWAY FOR 4 ADULTS WORTH
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Competition ends 17th of June 2018, winner will be announced via e-mail on the 18th of June T & C’S APPLY
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risp Autumn air, beautiful garden setting, live entertainment, gourmet cheese platters, cooked food and exceptional wine‌ these are the attributes expected at a Wine Festival and that is exactly what was experienced.
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Spoilt with a world class array of local and international wine estates that boasted tasters of their flagship wines - it was a wine lovers dream! There was a great buzz amongst guests as they gathered in the Rose Garden on April 20th, greeted by friendly faces and representatives from Estates such as David & Nadia, Eikendal, Ataraxia, Keermont, Newton Johnson, Zevenwacht and Longridge. Tickets were sold out quickly
for Le’ Village Wine Festival and it was another truly wonderful event for the whole family. The children enjoyed their own “Juice Tasting” and colouring in competition while child minders entertained them, allowing parents to mingle and enjoy themselves.
Hats off to Elsa and Heritage Hill HOA for hosting another fabulous family event which residents thoroughly enjoyed. A percentage of the profit from the sale of tickets was donated to Cara Women’s Network, to use for charity and to support the work they do in our community.
A special thank you to Wynand Smit and his team from The Good Oaks, for arranging such a wonderful selection of wines to taste and offering an exclusive home-delivery to Heritage Hill residents.
Thank you to Liesl Gevers and Anne-Marie Neff for looking after the children, to Herman Fourie from Solarlight for providing the lighting and ‘n Pel Van My for entertaining us with two fantastic sets of live music.
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HH ESTATE NEWS Apologies to the residents who missed out this time. We are excited to be hosting a Gin Festival on 8 September – so be sure to book your tickets early. ‘n Pel Van My (Live Band) – www.npelvanmy.co.za Liesl Gevers (Au pair / Babysitter) – 081 532 6788 The Good Oaks (Wine Boutique) – www.thegoodoaks.co.za Solar Light (Lighting) – www.solarlight.co.za The Catering Crew (Spitbraai Schwarma) – www.thecateringcrew.co.za Cara Women’s Network – www.facebook.com/caranetwork
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LEO HAESE CENTURION & HERITAGE HILL ESTATE PRESENTS: THE NATIONAL HIJACK PREVENTION ACADEMY. Unfortunately, hijacking is a fact of life in South Africa, and because your safety is paramount to us, we want to do everything we can to keep you safe on the road. Join us on Saturday, 16th June 2018 in the Heritage Hill Estate Rose Garden for a step-by-step instruction on hijack prevention & survival.
Some of the topics covered: • Motivation behind attacks • Factors that lead to attacks • Vehicle to vehicle attack / being followed • Risks whilst driving at night & how best to overcome them. • How to react during an attack, should you fall victim to the crime. • Practical around a stationary vehicle By demonstrating the operational techniques and modus operandi of these criminals; as well as what to do in confrontational situations, you will be far better equipped to protect yourself, your passengers and your vehicle.
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