The Hills

Your Unique Lifestyle

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IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS FROM THE ESTATE MANAGER THE AESTHETICS COMMITTEE LEVIES REMINDER PETS CLICK ON

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RULES DSTV & TELKOM ATTERBURY ROAD CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPING IN THE WINTER CARLITA’S RESTAURANT FROM THE GYM INSTRUCTOR

décor & lifestyle 35 40

FATHER’S DAY STAY WARM THIS WINTER

health & wellness 42 48

JUST BEET IT DIARY JUNE & JULY

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Contacts

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Main Gate 079 079 4711 Levy Enquiries Bianca van Niekerk 011 214 5200 biancav@trafalgar.co.za Netcare Pretoria East Hospital 012 422 2300 (Antivenom) Gym Manager Francois de Beer 062 608 1814 thehillsfitnesscentre@gmail.com

Estate Manager

Environmental Officer

Wynand de Sousa 071 674 3095 wynandd@trafalgar.co.za

Hannes De Wet 082 551 6015 hannesd@trafalgar.co.za

Security Manager Jaco van Wyk 072 258 2239 jacovw@proteacoin.co.za

Carlita’s Restaurant 062 808 0015 | carlitasrestaurant@gmail.com

Disclaimer: This Newsletter is produced especially for residents/owners of The Hills to provide updates and useful information. It is produced by K-Studio on behalf of Trafalgar Property Management (Pty) Ltd. Although every effort is taken to ensure accuracy of content, Trafalgar Property Management (Pty) Ltd and/or the Publisher, cannot be held liable for any inaccurate information, and may not agree with all opinions expressed in this publication.

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Manager Dear Residents

I would like to start off by mentioning how wonderful our beautiful estate is looking. The Management team would like to congratulate all the homes that recently have been completed, increasing the total completed homes to 176.For the owners currently building we hope that your building experience is a very positive and fulfilling one. We are always very excited to see what beautiful creations are added to our growing community.

Wynand de Sousa

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The Aesthetics Committee Since May 2016, Studious Architects have actively been fulfilling our role as the newly appointed Aesthetic Committee for numerous Century Property Estates. Waterfall Country Estate, Waterfall Country Village, Helderfontein, Blue Hills, and The Hills. We are also involved in the aesthetic evaluation of other estates, such as Midstream and Irene Woods.

With change, comes certain challenges, but we are happy to announce that up to date we have evaluated and approved more than 148 proposed new dwellings in The Hills alone, 33 amendments and a total of 67 final completion certificates have been issued.

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The role of the aesthetics committee.

There is a general misconception that the singular role of an aesthetics committee is to evaluate the exterior facades of a new house. Although this is true, the larger task that we as aesthetics committee are mandated with is to protect the value of each and every homeowner‘s investment and also the value of the estate. By means of a two phase evaluation process, we carefully evaluate architectural matters such as the orientation of the building, cut and fill limits, exposure of balconies, materiality and other requirements clearly described in the architectural guidelines of the estate.

Frequently asked questions: 1. I‘ve purchased a stand in The Hills, what now?

The first thing to do after purchasing a stand is

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to appoint a reliable professional architect (Pr Arch) to design your dream home. The estate requires a homeowner to use a registered professional architect to design the building and not a Technologist or Draftsman.

The homeowner is welcome to contact our office for a comprehensive list of approved and preferred architects that are familiar with the approval process and the aesthetic language of the estate.

2. I want to make changes to my existing house, what now?

Any external change to the facade of the house, an addition of a pool, new boma or addition of a new room must be submitted and approved by our office before construction may commence.

3. How long does the plan approval process take and how does it work?

Your architect may submit one set concept drawings (Phase 1) in A3 format as a hard copy to our office any day of the week but no later than Friday at 14:00. All drawings received within that week will be processed and evaluated.

Feedback will be provided by the Friday.

Upon approval of the Concept, the architect may submit one set of working drawings (Phase 2) in A1 format for evaluation following the same approval process. Once phase two is approved, the architect may bring additional sets for final approval stamps.

For any other clarity on guidelines or questions you may have, please contact our office via email: www.thehills@studious.co.za

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The board of directors shall have the right to prohibit, restrict and control the keeping or removal of any pet which they regard as dangerous or a nuisance to other residents of the estate.

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Animals, birds and wildlife shall have right of way at all times within the estate and vehicles shall be brought to a stop whenever necessary.

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HUNTING the trapping of birds, animals and the setting of snares are specifically prohibited

VISITOR ACCESS SYSTEM QUICK GUIDE The Hills Visitor Panel Numbers: 079 079 4711 Main Gate

Communication with the system is only possible if your phone number is listed on the Estate database.

WHEN YOUR VISITOR ARRIVES AT THE GATE: Step 1: Your visitor must furnish the guard with your stand number for effective access to the Estate, should your visitor provide alternate information the access process will take longer and cause delays at the gate.

Step 2: A call will be placed by the guard to your phone announcing your visitor.

Step 3: Press 9 on your phone to grant access for your visitor, an “access granted” voice will be heard and your visitor is granted access. If you do not want to grant access to the visitor press ### on your phone and an “access denied” voice will be heard.

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Visitors to the Estate will only be granted access on condition that the driver of the vehicle is in possession of a valid driver’s license.

PRE-CLEARANCE OF VISITORS VIA SMS This feature is only available via a cellphone Step 1: Ensure that your cellular number is loaded on the Estate database, if it is not listed the SMS features of the system will not be available to you.

Step 2: Decide on how many visitors you would like to pre-clear for the day.

Step 3: Should you require 3 visitors to have pre-clearance access codes, SMS C 3 to the visitor panel at the number listed above.

Step 4: You will receive an SMS reply from the visitor panel containing the Access code.

Forward the SMS to your visitor/s who in turn communicates the code to the Guard at the visitors entrance lane to access the Estate. Access codes will only work for the number of times they were requested and will automatically expire at the time indicated on the sms EXTENDED PRE CLEARANCE CODES An extended pre clearance access code can be requested in instances where the resident requires an access code to work multiple times for an extended period. As per step 3 of pre-clearance codes, simply add the start and end date to the code request The format is as follows: c xx yymmdd yymmdd (note the spaces between the various fields) c Code Command xx - Number times the code must work yy - Year i.e 13 (2013) mm - Month i.e 01 to 12 dd - Day Example: You require an access code to be valid from the 25th December 2013 to the 28th December 2013 and you require the code to work 3 times only for the period, send the following sms: c 3 131225 131228 Please note that start and end dates may not exceed 30 days

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WHEN YOUR VISITOR EXITS THE ESTATE Once you have granted access to your visitor by pressing 9 on your phone your visitor will receive a printed slip containing a one-time PIN for use at the entrance and the exit. The PIN number must be presented by the visitor (on the keypad) to enter and exit the Estate. The expiry date and time of the PIN is indicated on the slip. Should your visitor arrive at the exit gate with an expired PIN number, the guard will contact your stand as per the entry process described above to activate a new exit slip.

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estate news The purpose of these rules is to promote and protect the homeowner’s

rights to fully enjoy the benefits of the recreational amenities of the estate.

A clear understanding and observance of these rules is essential to the well being of the residents and smooth operation of the facilities and recreation areas of the estate.

The setting off of fireworks is prohibited in the estate.

No garments, household linen or washing of any nature may be hung out or placed anywhere to dry except in a drying yard or such other area designated for such purpose. Washing lines, twirly drys and the like, must be below the level of the yard walls.

A maximum speed limit within the estate is 30 km per hour.

Motorised vehicles, including golf carts, shall be driven on the estate’s roads only by persons who hold a valid current driver’s license which permits them to drive the vehicle in question.

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DStv streaming with Telkom Fibre

The DStv streaming was in the original proposal. Telkom informed the board not to take this option now as there are disputes between Telkom and Multichoice regarding the streaming of the DStv signal. Telkom advised that the services can be added at a later stage when the dispute has been settled.

With this information the board made a decision to leave out the DStv signal distribution. As per the resolution posted in the SGM of February 2106, the HOA board of directors acted well within their authority when they made this change. It is also still the board’s view that the DSTV signal distribution gets added by way of an addendum to the contract as soon as it is practically possible With the fibre going active within the next few weeks , it is time to sign up

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Telkom sign up • Contact our Service Desk on 0800 111 250 option 3 -telephonically signup for your service.

• Email gcs@telkom.co.za for an application form • Email your completed application form to Lcapps@telkom.co.za

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ATTERBURY ROAD UPDATE

Contractual completion date is 10 July 2017. At this stage it seems as if the road will be finished a week or so after that date. We might delay the opening of the road for traffic to first complete a new water main along the route. We also need to finish the gatehouse and bottom fence before we can open the road.

Photo of the Estate To all keen photographers out there… why not forward your contributions for placement in the newsletter? We live in such a beautiful Estate, let’s share with one another what life offers in such abundance. We eagerly await your contributions! It would be super if you could name your contribution, who knows you might see your photo on the cover of our next issue.

P.s You don’t need to be a professional to be part of this.

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CONSTRUCTION

PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED

The Estate Manager will furnish the owner with the Contractor’s Agreement which must be read, completed, initialed at the bottom of each page and signed by both the contractor and the owner. This Agreement is attached hereto.

Please note a R 10 0000 (Ten Thousand Rand) builder’s deposit must be paid to The Hills Homeowners Association. Please refer to the attachment called banking details for payment to be made. Please ensure that proof of payment is sent to Talisha Oosthuizen TalishaO@trafalgar.co.za and Wynand De Sousa wynandd@trafalgar.co.za in order to ensure that your payment deposit is correctly allocated Once this has been done the owner arranges a meeting with the Estate Manager (Wynand de Sousa Cell No. 071 674 3095 wynandd@ trafalgar.co.za ) together with the building contractor and the site is handed over to the contractor.

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The following documents must be furnished to the Estate Manager by the owner and / or the contractor on or before the date of handover: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)

Completed and signed Contractor’s Agreement Signed Annexure F Proof of payment of the Builders Deposit Levy Statement Copy of the builders NHBRC registration certificate Copy of Approved Plans.( Tshwane / The Hills ) Owner Acknowledgement Letter D&G Certificate of Compliance

Once the site has been handed over, the contractor may register with security at The Hills Gatehouse.

The contractor may then proceed with the items referred to in the Builder’s Certificate of Compliance (see attached document)

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Once the items referred to in the Builder’s Certificate of Compliance have been attended to the contactor must contact the Estate Manager to arrange an inspection of the site.

If the items have been satisfactorily attended to, the Estate Manager will authorize the contractor to commence with construction of the house.

Kindly note that construction of the house may not commence until the items referred to in the Builders Certificate of Compliance have been attended to and the Estate Manager has authorized the contractor to proceed with construction of the house.

The Tshwane Municipality requires a Land Surveyor’s Certificate confirming that the Land Surveyor has set out the building in accordance with the approved building plan.

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landscaping during winter Renier Pretorius (BSc Landscape Architecture) Director of deSCAPE

There are many misconceptions when it comes to landscaping your garden during winter.

Although there are a couple of things that one should keep in mind during the colder season, this does not mean that it should stop you from having a beautiful garden during winter and being able to install it during this time.

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estate news A couple of things to keep in mind during winter: 1

One can reduce your watering on the lawn areas to once a week during the winter.

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A mulch layer in your flower beds will help you to retain heat and avoid cold damage to your plants.

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Avoid watering during night time, to avoid frost damage to your plants and rather water in the morning, so plants can use the water during the warmer daytime climate.

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Due to very low evaporation rates during our winter season, your watering schedule can go down by up to 90% during the winter season.

Most gardens that are installed during winter will not look as impressive immediately after installation due to some plants and especially lawn being dormant. Plants tend to put more energy into their root systems during winter

and even go dormant in many cases. Due to this, it has proven more successful on many species of plants to install your garden during the winter. Contrary to popular belief that one should implement during spring, since this seems to be the season where most plants look at their best.

Plants that were planted during the winter will have already established their roots by the time spring comes along, so they will flourish at a greater rate than plants that has been planted and disturbed in Spring.

Brightening up your garden during winter can also be done by using the water-wise approach with various indigenous aloes.

We have a wide variety of indigenous aloes and succulents in South Africa which reveals their astonishing flowers and colours during the winter months. Maintenance on aloes are virtually non-existent. There is also a misconception when creating a succulent garden that it should be mixed with rocks,

which in turn can make the conditions of your garden seem dull and harsh, especially during summer. Aloes and succulents can be mixed with various colourful species and grasses, which will most likely compliment the aloes and your garden to a much larger extent.

Indigenous trees, shrubs and groundcovers tend to be more frost resistant, especially if plants that occur naturally in your biome is used. These plants have evolved and adapted to your natural climate and many plants that tend to go dormant during winter will look surprisingly better when irrigated in a garden setting than they would in the wild.

In conclusion, your landscaper should attempt to resolve and answer the technical considerations and constraints that winter will have in store for you, while utilizing and responding to the opportunity that it holds, through specie selection as well as installation methods.

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Congratulations

TO OUR COMPETITION

Winner Frans Ohlsen

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CARLITA’S Restaurant

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estate news In our Cigar Lounge, you will experience a relaxing atmosphere with a sophisticated setting, for you to enjoy a cigar or a cognac after a long day’s work.

On weekends, we will be serving breakfast from 8am.

Portuguese, Italian and South African cuisine, with a spectacular view. Our food is prepared with fresh ingredients. Our menu will include our delicious flamed grilled Portuguese chicken, seafood, South African grills and stews, Italian pizzas and pastas, healthy salads, open sandwiches and a kiddies’ menu.

Carlita’s Restaurant is the perfect place for parents to enjoy a great meal while their little ones play by our outdoor playground. This space will also be ideal for themed birthday parties and special celebrations. In the restaurant we have three big screen TVs for those exciting rugby/soccer games.

Deli - opening soon In our deli you will be able to shop for your daily necessities as well as our imported products that will inspire you. Whether you are looking for fresh bread, fresh fruits and vegetables, or a “homecooked” meal for lunch or dinner, a kiddies’ lunch box, a

delicious cake, or a fresh salad to eat-on-the-go – you will find all of it here. We will also deliver these products to your door.

Conference room - opening soon Our conference room will offer our residents facilities for conferences or special private events.

Our trading hours: Mon-Thurs: 10h00 to 20h00 Fridays: 10h00 to 22h00 Saturdays: 8h00 to 22h00 Sundays: 8h00 to 20h00

062 808 0015 | carlitasrestaurant@gmail.com

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Our Easter Sunday... ...started with an Easter Hunt for all the kids in the Estate. The kids had an absolute blast. They ran around the playground area looking for Easter eggs. We then had a surprise appearance from the Easter bunny, who distributed a special package with lots of chocolate eggs to all the kids. The kids adored the Easter Bunny and had lots of fun with him. We also had an Egg and Spoon Race.

Easter was a very special day for The Hills Residents and I would like to thank all the Residents who participated in this surprise for the kids and for making Easter so special at Carlita‘s Restaurant.

THANKS TO CENTURY WHO SPONSORED THE EVENT!

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OUR MOTHER‘S DAY EVENT

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A word from the

Fitness Instructor With 139 days of 2017 gone and some trees shedding leaves already it’s a well known fact that we’re heading fast towards winter.

The other fact is that ‘Summer Bodies’ are made in winter, so I want to encourage all those home owners that are considering starting a training program to start as soon as possible.

With only another 104 days to Spring Day (1st of September) I want to remind all residents that it’s possible to transform your body in 90 days.

What’s New We’re glad to announce that ‘Dancing Divas’ has

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joined us in making residents fitter through dancing. It’s happening every Thursday @ 6pm.

Contact Person: Santelle 082 487 9611 Fun Walk/Run Our bi-monthly fun walk/run is held every Saturday @ 8am. All ages are welcome to particpate and it’s a great way to work on your outdoor fitness.

lower spine.

Next to it, on both sides of the body, is the internal oblique. Its one of the most imortant muscle’s in the body since it connects the upper body and the lower body together with back muscle’s.

Main Function:

Muscle of the Month

Stabilizing Posture control Injury prevention Protection

Abdominals (abs)

Member of the Month

Also known as ‘rectus abdominus’.

It’s the large muscle in the midsection of the abdomen. It enables the tilt of the pelvis and the curvature of the

Minette Mentz She trains 4 times a week doing a combination of weight, cardio and boot camp training.

She and her family also participate in our fun walk/run.

Gym Manager

Francois de Beer 062 608 1814 thehillsfitnesscentre@gmail.com

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Anybody can be a father but it takes a special person to be a dad, the person who teaches you to ride a bicyle, your first love, behind every great memory and smile, there is a superhero without a cape - a truly amazing father.

Celebrate the hero in your life by using one of the following ideas!

SKYDIVING Skydive Parys, South Africa’s premier skydiving center! They provide world-class sport and tandem skydiving in the heart of South Africa’s adventure capital, Parys. Their skydiving center is conveniently located just one hour from Johannesburg in the stunning Vredefort Dome

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World heritage site. With their highly experienced instructors, superb safety record and breathtaking views over the Vaal River, there is no better place to experience the thrill of skydiving over Johannesburg!

BMW DRIVING EXPERIENCE BMW Driving Experience is the only driving programme which offers you the opportunity to expand your driving knowledge and learn to keep your vehicle superbly under control in a variety of situations, using an exclusive BMW vehicle. All BMW Driving Experience courses are held at the Zwartkops Raceway circuit.

SHOOTING RANGE Skietbaan in Pretoria East would love to help you enjoy shooting, whether you are an experienced shooter or someone who is simply curious, visit them and introduce yourself. They offer an amazing aray of guns for extremely low prices.

Bullets are charged on a usage basis, meaning you pay for what you shoot.

WILD ABOUT WHISKY Wild About Whisky, the home of all things whisky situated in Dullstroom. They’ve opened their doors in 2006 and since then hosted tutored tastings with over 15000 customers. They now have the largest whisky menu in the southern hemisphere, featuring around 30 set tastings, and including a gin tasting. They also serve other spirits, wines, craft beers and freshly ground coffee.

MAKE HIM SOMETHING Everyone has a talent. Maybe you are great with crafts, words, art or music. Whatever your talent set aside some time over the coming days to create your hero something from the heart.

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DON’T HIDE

YOUR WINE COLLECTION Display Wine offers a selection of designer wine racks and decorative presentation options for you to store, and even boast alongside, your renowned wine collection. Some of the wine storage solutions are designed around maximising space potential, while others are focused on the display features of the bottles. Whatever your preference, Display Wine has a decorative wine storage solution.

preferred wine with ease, make a display feature out of your wine collection, as well as store your wine in a space-conscious manner against the wall. This design is all about the wine on display, rather than the storage thereof.

The Wine Ladder is a wine storage solution that not only looks great, but also stores your wine in an intelligent way. It saves space and creates a distinctive wine wall display. The intriguing display system allows for easy wine selection.

Display Wine was started so you can create an optimal presentation for your wine collection. They have developed a range of attractive, modern, and solid wine display options to suit many different environments, and, more importantly, with a desire to keep the hobby of collecting wine alive and well.

The Vinowall can be described as ornamental wall art for wine.

Consisting of a modular, wall-mounted wine rack made up of individual panels, each holding 12 wine bottles, Vinowall is designed to display your wine collection – big or small – in a modern, yet functional way.

The Wine Cradle has been designed to display your favourite wines with the label facing outwards. This design allows you to choose your

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for more information, please visit www.displaywine.co.za or email chris@displaywine.co.za

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How to stay warm this winter – the eco-friendly way Wilma van der Westhuizen

During the winter months, staying warm is not only comfortable and cosy, but also necessary. Items like electric blankets and oil heaters have the ability to heat up a room, but it also has the same effect on your electricity bill.

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So how do you keep warm during the cold weather without breaking the bank? Here are some tips on how to ensure you stay warm and cosy, while being kind to Mother Nature and your electricity bill:

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MOVE IT We all now it’s much easier to get up early during the summer when the sun is out and the birds are chirping, but exercising during the winter is a great way to get your body warmed up. Whether you exercise indoors or outdoors, make sure you’re dressed appropriately and don’t forget to warm up so that you don’t hurt yourself. Not only is exercising a great way to get warm, but just think how grateful you’ll be when the summer is here and you’re in great shape.

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BOTTLE IT UP Making use of a hot water bottle is a great way to stay warm because the water tends to stay warm for a long time. You can even reheat the same water over and over again when it gets too cold. Hot water bottles have become fashionable again so make the best of staying warm during the cold months and add a bit of style to your winter.

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COVER UP Covering up in winter can mean a range of things – layers of clothing, hats, socks, scarves, blankets, and even rugs. By covering a bare floor with a rug will not only prevent heat from escaping through the floor, but will also give you that cosy feeling.

5 4 EAT IT Delicious stews, soups and casseroles are all great ways to heat yourself up from the inside. Try out new recipes or give your old family secret recipes a go again. If you keep it healthy and add a lot of fresh vegetables to your meals, you will also help to fight off those nasty winter bugs.

Don’t forget to add herbs and spices like chilli, cinnamon, ginger and black pepper to your dishes for that added, natural bit of warmth.

WRAP IT While it might be a strange concept, get a blanket for your geyser and wrap it up during the winter months. A geyser blanket is very affordable and a great way to keep the water warmer for longer without having to turn the thermostat up.

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CLOSE IT If there’s a room or area in your house that isn’t being used that often, close the door to that room. The bigger the space, the bigger the chances of it losing its heat. Make sure all the windows are closed so that the heat won’t be able to escape and to avoid cold air coming through.

There are many ways to keep warm while being kind to the environment and your pocket. Try some of these tips and see for yourself.

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BEETit Wilma van der Westhuizen

Whether you cook it, fry it or juice it – do whatever you can to add beetroot to your diet this winter. Not only is this humble vegetable full of anti-oxidants to keep you healthy, but they also assist in reducing chronic inflammation and lowering blood pressure.

Beetroot are very adaptable and can be sowed throughout the year. Make sure your soil is rich and loose, and add bone meal or aged compost to the soil before sowing. It requires full sun to partial shade and harvesting should happen eight to 10 weeks after sowing.

Once you have harvested your beetroot, the options of what to do with them are endless.

Here are some ideas to add a bit of colour to your recipes during the cold months: Juice Make your own beetroot juice by running one large beet through a juicer followed by two apples and one one-inch piece of ginger. You can add two ice blocks to the juice if you want to. It’s a refreshing and tasty way to add vegetables to your daily food intake. This juice can be enjoyed at any time of the day – but is ideal as a midmorning snack.

(Source: www.healthambition.com) Salad A salad in winter? Oh, yes! Shake things up a bit and add beetroot to your winter salad.

Just because the weather is cold doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying healthy salads. Try the delicious Roasted Butternut, Beetroot and Avocado Salad recipe from

www.food24.com with your dinner tonight.

The salad is full of goodness and the perfect blend of coriander, chilli sauce and mint will heat you up from the inside. It will definitely add some colour to your plate and quickly become one of your favourite recipes.

Soup If you’re looking for a gorgeous, healthy and very tasty beetroot soup… you’ve found it. This Fresh Beetroot Soup recipe makes use of only seven ingredients and you can choose to make it healthier by omitting the cream or adding it to get the complete comfort out of a hot soup on a cold night. By making use of a food processor right at the end, you can choose how chunky you want your soup to be.

Head on over to www.allrecipes.co.uk and spoil the family tonight.

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health & wellness Sandwich If you’re all warm and cosy under a blanket and the idea of having to get up to cook a nutritious meal for your family doesn’t sound very alluring, then this Beets, Spinach and Goats Cheese Sandwich is the answer. Not only is it colourful and looks appetising, but it also contains two healthy vegetables: beetroot and spinach. The olive oil, goat cheese and raisins are the perfect add-ons to this sandwich. Serve it on a whole-wheat roll, sit back and watch as your family tucks in. Get this easy, laid back recipe on www.realsimple.com.

TIP: Fresh beetroot with the leaves still attached can be stored in a fridge for up to four days, while beetroot with the leaves removed can be stored in a fridge for up to four weeks.

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serves 6 Ingredients

500g mutton (bite size pieces) 100ml oil 1 bay leaf 3 small cinnamon sticks 1tsp fennel seeds 1 large onion chopped 1 sprig curry leave 2 tsp ginger & garlic paste 2tsp salt Âź tsp turmeric 4 tbl masala 6 even sized potatoes 3 sprig fresh coriander 1 medium tomato Use water if desired

Method

Heat oil and then add onion, turmeric and spices to fry for a few seconds (allow onion to soften).

Add masala, ginger & garlic allow to cook for a few seconds (do not burn masala).

Add tomato (when almost cooked stir in meat and allow to sautĂŠ).

Turn down heat and cover saucepan.

Cook until meat begins to fry up.

Add the curry leaves and salt.

Add the water (if necessary) and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then turn down to moderate heat. Cook until meat is tender and potatoes are soft.

Simmer until ready to serve

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Diary

JUNE & JULY 3 Jun

Hula Hooping & Yoga Workshop Waterkloof Ridge Dog Park info@enchantedbychrista.co.za

10 Jun

Rum Overture Festival Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel R 150.00 p.p.

Rum stalls, food stalls, free glass and live entertainment.

10 Jun

Capital Craft Beer Festival The 5th annual Capital Craft Beer Festival. Botanical Gardens tickets@plankton.mobi

10 Jun

Airlink Adrenaline Show Wonderboom Airport

10 Jun

Parklife Festival Jo'burg Marks Park, Orange Road, Emmarentia

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Steve Hofmeyer does Neil Diamond Atterbury Theatre Lynnwood

This is an event not to be missed so get your tickets online at www.itickets.co.za.

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Flair Baby & Toddler Market Southdowns College Tickets sold at entrance

16 Jun

Bier Biltong & Boerewors Fees Pretoria National Botanical Gardens

16 Jun

Rooi Fijnwyn Food & Wine Festival will be held on the 16th & 17th of June 2017.

You will be able to taste some red wines and ports from some of the top South African estates.

An ideal setting for families to enjoy a day where they can feast their senses on wine, food, music and the beautiful setting of Shokran. Food stalls will range from pulled pork, bunny chows, mexican, cheeses, olives and even some red wine chocolate cake, gourmet pancakes and ice cream

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GearKamp - Gretha Wiid www.itickets.co.za

1 Jul

Kroondaler Basaar Deutsche Schule Kroondal

2 Jul

Jolly July Trail Run 2017 Casa-Lee Country Lodge, Pretoria East www.casa-lee.co.za

15 Jul

Gajiga Run #11 - Big Red Barn Big Red Barn

Wine & Food Festival in Pretoria East SHOKRAN EVENTS VENUE WINE TASTING - DELI FOOD STALLS - LIVE MUSIC KIDS ENTERTAINMENT - SECURE PARKING Buy your tickets online at www.itickets.co.za Prebooking essential. Only limited tickets at the gates

Includes wine tasting and glass Adult R150 Tastings 10h00 -

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Kids 12 - 18 R50 Kids under 12 free

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STAND A CHANCE TO WIN SEND US AN EMAIL tobia@k-studio.co.za

1. Email subject to be The Hills Father's Day 2. Your Name Your Number Your Address 3. Tell us why he is your Superhero

COMPETITION Would you like to give your superhero some time off?

Then this competition is just for you!

We are giving away 4 tickets to the Fijnwyn in die lente, 23 September 2017 where you can spoil your hero with Wine, Live Music, Food & kids entertainment. This is a festival where you can spend the whole day with family & friends. To make this even more special we are giving a Beautiful Wine Rack from Display Wines with to show off your collection.

Ts & Cs apply | Competition ends 30 June 2017

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