Hello Beautiful Person! Some Good News South Africa ~ December 2017 / January 2018 Lets just be unconditionally Jolly, (Zuma might be a condition! : ) despite which season or reason we need! Whether Christmas is your reason this season, or not, please spare a thought, an invite, a gift or a random act of Kindness to the unfortunate who does not feel the Joy. You could also pick a Random Act of Kindness here.
“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” Amelia Earhart Thank you to Ronald West for sharing his delightful art with us! (Header: “New Beginnings” ) Please scroll down and enjoy the read or view the digital magazine (link available later today) Download the printable PDF (link available later today) Thank you to all who print this out as infotainment for their visitors & guests!
Nosy Rosy Favourite Stars of the Month and what you can WIN as a special gift to yourself or to forward to a loved one.
Ex Creation Wines semper aliquid novi! Read about the many achievements of Creation Wines during 2017. One of my favourites is the brand new delectable Creation Fine Cape Vintage makes the perfect gift. To keep is Human; to give Divine! Imagine the temptation of peppery pimento spice mingling with aromas of dried apricot and peach, the nostalgic fragrance of Banksia rose … Imagine the lure of honeyed fruit, a hint of black cherry, the lingering reward of anise…read more about this super Christmas gift… MOvember ~ For all Bro’s and Mo’ attachments – make a knot in your tail to book for next year’s Movember function at Creation Wines! Your palates and prostates will thank you! I promise! Find Restaurants & Restaurant Reviews on Nosy Rosy Also a full list of Hermanus Restaurants.
Win Decor In the new and long awaited Whale Coast Mall in Hermanus – the first regional center of the Overberg with anchors such as Checkers and Woolworths you will find much that will please you and one of these pleasures will be to pop into AnnaBelle! AnnaBelle Hermanus Feast your eyes and find inspiration at AnnaBelle Hermanus in the new Whale Coast Mall.Visiting AnnaBelle you will be mesmerised by high quality, well designed, unique furniture and an array of decorative pieces showcasing international flair from places such as Bali, Morocco, India, Africa and the countryside of France. Click here to enter and win your Mystery Gift from AnnaBelle! Also see what we have to say about the new Whale Coast Mall in Hermanus. #Win Wine ~Creation Tasting & More Nosy Rosy and Creation Wines are running a competition from December until February for two sought after prizes. WIN a 7 Chapter Wine and Food Pairing for Two and/or a Valentines Chocolate pairing with a bottle of African Penguin Reserve RosÊ. ~Sumaridge Wayverer MCC The Hemel and Aarde Valley is very busy with all sorts of musical and artistic events at Sumaridge Estate! Nosy Rosy will be giving away a bottle of Wayfarer 2015 Methode Cap Classique to two lucky winners every month from December to February. Win a bottle of the renowned & award winning Wayfarer2015 Methode Cap Classique. Here is how to enter!
Win a better life. The Story Clinic Awareness of your internal dialogue could change your mind and life. Click here to see how you can win a free session at a beautiful guest house in the Cederberg mountains.
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~Robin Hood Legendary Wine Series Mark Simpson is perhaps better known for his more serious and award-winning Arumdale wines, which is why the delightful freedom of a very affordable and fun range of good table wines is such a lovely surprise! Win your own beautiful 4 bottle box.
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Warrior On Wheels Foundation aims to uplift and empower disabled children by providing special adventures tailored for special kids, thereby changing perceptions of ability and bridging gaps between able-bodied and differently-abled communities. Through consulting with adventure providers and establishments within the tourism industry we are forging partnerships that promote accessibility for all abilities. We are a registered NPO, founded in October 2015, and rely on sponsorships, volunteers and partnerships with adventure hosts to provide regular adventures, experiences and outings to differently-abled children and their families. Activities include, but are not limited to: Ziplining; River Rafting; Horse Riding; Sidecar Tours; Helicopter/Plane Trips; Paragliding; Boat Cruises; Wildlife Safaris; Conservation / Sustainable Tourism Education Experiences; Adapted Surfing; Camping; Outings to Museums and Nature Parks; Participation in Cycling and Running Events
Nature, Respect and Protect Matters! The Overstrand Municipality has drafted an Integrated Management Plan for the Fernkloof Nature Reserve. This without prior consultation with either the Fernkloof Advisory Board or Vogelgat Reserve. Please sign this Hands off Fernkloof petition! Read more on why we vote for Hands off Fernkloof.
Inspired Action Matters Please read the very inspiring story of this initiative! Warrior on wheels provide inclusive adventure & sports activities for children with special needs by working with tourism partners to promote accessibility for all. Warrioronwheels.co.za
Coastal cleanups. Click to see where you and your family and or friends can slot in and make a difference.
A Beautiful Local Gin! Sugarbird Gin of Origin ~ Western Cape. A group of young and inspired South African entrepreneurs have a vision and a beautiful dream. They have done a lot of work to make it a reality. They want to make a really great gin at a good price and get it to all of South Africa, and then take this proudly South African product to the World. www.sugarbirdgin.com
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FUN Matters! Events To Attend Every Friday Live Music at Tapas in Hermanus 21 Dec 2017 Stanford Hills Estate Sunset Sessions Arno Carstens 1 Jan 2018 New Year Chill Out – Stanford 21 December March for the Penguins 22 Dec 2017 Hermanus Craft Beer Festival 2017 28 Dec 2017 December Sunset Walk – Gansbaai 30 Dec 2017 Danger Point Half Marathon – Gansbaai 5 – 6 Jan 2018 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate Racing Festival 2018 – Cape Town 6 Jan 2018 Paul Cluver Prime Circle – Grabouw 13 Jan 2018 Paul Cluver The Parlotones – Grabouw 25 – 28 Jan 2018 Up the Creek Music Festival – Swellendam 28 Jan 2018 Amadeus – Cape Town 4 Feb 2018 Collective Soul with Special Guest Lifehouse – Cape Town 7 – 11 Feb 2018 The Illusionists – Cape Town 10 Feb 2018 – 11 Feb 2018 Lighthouse to Lighthouse MTB Ride – Gansbaai 21 – 24 Feb 2018 Design Indaba Festival 2018 – Cape Town 23 – 25 Feb 2018 Fedhealth XTERRA Grabouw 24 Feb 2018 The Grand White Cape Town 2018
MARKETS: Lemms Corner Market – Every Sunday Elgin Valley Events Weekly Farmers Markets Events at Lourensford – Somerset West Gansbaai Country Market 2 – 30 Dec 2017 Vegan Goods Market – Every Saturday – Cape Town 6 Dec 2017 – 26 Jan 2018 The Village Food Market – Cape Town Porterville Farmers Market Calitzdorp Events Winelandsweb.co.za
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~Please visit our Caring Community & Doing Random Acts of Kindness page where you can pick your favourite charity or choose a random one to donate a couple of rands to. Giving is good for the soul.
Kirstenbosch Events Platbos – Africa’s Southernmost forest. See the latest South Africa Theater Magazine Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra Cape Town Opera On at the Fugard Theatre Cape Town Gauteng On at the Brooklyn Theater.
Sponsor a child Change a life by sponsoring a child. Funds raised are used to assist our children and their families with a variety of critical personal needs. Your generous contribution is used to support your child, but also other needy children within the community. Cost A monthly fee of R150 (£15) or, if you prefer, you can select the upfront year-in-advance option. How the money is allocated Your contribution goes into a collective account and is allocated for ECD centre fees (when parents cannot afford them), food, special needs learning support and key educational resources. What you get in return Twice a year in May and November we send you information on your sponsored child’s progress and the ECD centre or after school club they attend. You also receive news on what is happening on the farm or community in which they live. Gift sponsorship Surprise a friend or family member with a special gift by sponsoring a child on their behalf. Contact us for more information.
Sumaridge & the Grapevine The darling Holly Bellingham-Turner of Sumaridge is a self confessed bibliophile! Hence it is no coincidence that the inspiration behind the names of two of the newly launched Sumaridge lifestyle wines came from books. “Tara” from Travels on my Elephant by Mark Shand and “Bushell” from The Great Escaper by Simon Pearson. Read more in her delightful newsletter, the Grapevine.
Food Markets & Food Lovers Baardskeerders Bos (B Bos) Farmers Market ~ Last Saturday of every month. Hermanus Country Market Every Saturday morning at the Hermanus cricket club. 9am to 13pm. Greyton Saturday Market Every Saturday Stanford Sunset Market Last Friday of each month Napier The Village Market Every Friday & Saturday Times: Fri: 1 -5 pm / Sat: 9 - 2 pm Address: 44 Sarel Cilliers Street, Napier Info: 083 700 2152 / ivan@designscape.co.za Sedgefield Scarab Market Every Saturday come rain or shine. Garden Route, Western Cape
Seven Springs Follow Seven Springs on Facebook to stay up to date with the jet-setting, wine-sipping super lovely Vaughn and Tim - amongst other things, their Hemel & Aarde Valley Winery floor was cemented two weeks ago! These are exciting times!
Nosy Rosy Favourites Places To Eat
Places To Shop
Botriver Hotel Die Blaasbalk Restaurant Eat Gabrielskloof La Pentola Spiceroute - Paarl Tapas Live Music over weekends. The Marine Hotel Wildekrans Forage Restaurant
BEACH HOUSE See the extraordinary abalone-shell vases and mirrors by Lawton Roberts Design Gift ideas and more Shade Shop Exclusive Works – The Ultimate Stainless Steel Pans, trailers etc! Foto First – photographic desires. PCXPress ALL computer needs GO SOLAR – 123 Rossouw Modern Hermanus Art Sonic WiFi -Retail | Repairs & Installations
Wine Tastings & Food pairing Creation Wines Seven Springs Vineyards Sumaridge Estate Wine
Favourite Wineries See our list of Award winning wines.
Favourite Olive Oils Article and list
Places To Stay Bloemhof Karoo - N1 Close to Three Sisters Broadwater - Northern Cape Delarey Guest Farm - Yzerfontein West Coast The Marine ~ Hermanus Milkwood Lodge Francolin Hof Aloe House Poespasrivier : ) Accommodation McGregor
Services Earthworks – Garden Design & Service with care! Exclusive Works – Steelworks & Building Expertise Grow your business: The labour office PCXPress ALL computer needs Sonic WiFi -Retail | Repairs & Installations WebWits Design, Marketing & Maintenance Woodworks – Dream it, they create it! NosyRosy Advertise your business or event.
Health Unnata® Aerial Yoga HERMANUS “The inverted poses revitalize the whole system. They take the weight off the legs, relieving strain. “..read more about aerial yoga Pappin Pretorius Optometrist Get Fit! ProActive Fitness Natural Supplements Child and family counselling Child psychologist Lianna Morrison
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Things To Do “Cooking for Pleasure” Classes at the Overstrand Training Institute. Paleo your body into shape! Go to the Saturday morning Farmers’ Market Learn to dance with confidence! Hermanus U3A Program Visit Elgin Valley Join Whale Coast conservation Visit SpiceRoute Paarl Register as an Blood donor: Register now.
The Be Inspired ~ A Journey is a five star experience of five star nature, five star meals and five star accommodation. A wonderful South African hiking experience. It is made up of a series or choice of 3, 5 or 10 day guided slack-packing hikes of self-discovery throughout the Overberg region. It is the perfect way to relax and connect with nature and yourself. Release tension and stress while breathing exquisitely clean air and hiking ... more about Be Inspired ~ A Journey.
Coastal Cleanups Antonio da Silva-Swart's passion lies with hiking the coast and organising cleanups along the Whale Coat coastline, either with school learners or volunteers from the area. On the first Saturday of each month, I hold a cleanup of the coast and collect the marine debris with Volunteers. The area gets decided after I have done a reconnaissance of the coast or one of my area specialists lets me know what it looks like in their area. The bags are sponsored by Plastics SA and I take the debris to Whale Coast Conservation Green House in Vermont, for analysing/counting and sorting. The results get emailed to Plastics SA for the annual international coastal cleanup day and yearly results. These results get sent to the International Coastal Cleanup Organisation for global reporting. This forthcoming Saturday, my friend and avid co-hiker; Michael Raimondo, will be taking volunteers from Vermont to Hawston on a stretch of 3.2km of coast to clean that part. They will meet at the fence at Brekvis Beach (border of Vermont and the Hoek-van-die-Berg reserve) at 8h30am and do a 2 hour cleanup. Volunteers can contact Antonio 0724624271 / Please read these articles for more information and inspiration. A man with a passion for cleaning up. Groep maak maandeliks strand skoon. Residents join in cleaning up our coast. Please read more about and support the coastline cleanups! It is fun and you will feel great about your Eco-respecting participation.
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! BE INSPIRED Live with purpose Click to watch this Social experiment Video ~ How people react to being called beautiful Nosy Rosy & #SouthAfricaLove to you!
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. ~ Maya Angelou