Issue 2. 2013
Grapevine
ConTenTs PaGe 06 Wine & Dine 17
Safety & Security
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20 Events & Media 26
Sports and Leisure
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Stable Talk
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36 Social & Community p10 FRONT COVER: Val de Vie Vineyards
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CHairman’s desk From the
Dear Homeowner, Thank you for making time in your
story and we have recently received very
further equips you with the information
busy schedule to read this edition. The
good brand exposure with main features
you need to be a Val de Vie ambassador.
Grapevine started four years ago as a three
in Sarie Magazine, Die Burger, SA Deluxe,
Our website is also a good source of
page stapled black and white newsletter,
Sporting Horse, Grazia Magazine and
information. It is updated on a weekly basis
but has now evolved into one of our main
Elle Magazine. We were also featured on
and features press articles and videos.
communication tools. We purposefully give
Goodhope FM, Radio Tygerberg, Heart FM
increased attention to the content as we
and the DSTV Bravo Show. Our website
I appreciate the complements we receive
prefer to communicate in a more concise
manages to attract over 5 000 unique
from many of you on a regular basis. We are
and well presented fashion. Please enjoy
visitors per month and our magazine, with
however, ever conscious of the fact that the
the whole edition.
a distribution of 15 000 copies, fly off the
success of this estate is dependent on the
shelves in the airport business lounges.
enthusiasm and harmonious cooperation of
I hope you also experience a sense
all the home owners and other stakeholders
of stability and normality, albeit not in
We
departments,
and that the trustees and management
the financial markets, but rather in the
including the Mayco of the Drakenstein
team are privileged to serve such a noble
general administration of the estate and
municipality, on a regular basis and can
cause and wonderful people. Together we
the steady frequency with which projects
confirm that the Executive Major, Gesie van
continue to position Val de Vie globally as a
are completed and services are delivered.
Deventer, has made significant progress
destination of unsurpassed natural beauty,
Like a marathon runner, we are settling
over the past two years in improving
where families can live securely with a sense
into our comfortable race pace, ready to
service delivery in general. Her willingness
of belonging.
break out with speed. Sound management
to consider and incorporate the interests
of the estate is an important underlining
of us and our neighbouring estates in their
Blessings,
factor to liquidity in our property market
long term planning is encouraging and
Morne Bosch
and building activity, so we tirelessly strive
boosts business confidence in the Valley.
deal
with
various
to improve and eventually to be hailed as the benchmark and best practise
After a good harvest both in quantity and
incubator of estate management. We
quality we can expect to open wonderful
have reached 210 completed homes with
2013 Val de Vie wines in 2015. Please read
a total of 919 inhabitants. Another 67
our wine maker Harold’s report on page
homes are currently being constructed.
10. Thank you for supporting our wines
The media are picking up on our success
and the restaurant. We hope this edition
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W ine hits the Right Notes
As a person who loves music, it is very easy to compare wine to music. There are many similarities, like the artistic expression, volume, bass “round mouth-feel”, treble “acidity”, balance and uniqueness that each wine or song can carry over. So if I had to compare my cultivars to music, this is how I would make the connection. Shiraz = Metallica: Such great diversity that you can find the
his music. When he picks up that Fender
dark side of the Moon album. Pink Floyd
differences between albums very significant.
Strat and starts making harmonious love to
was around for a very long time, but saved
From the racy Master of Puppets, to St. Anger
your eardrums, you realise that there is so
their masterpiece for their 8th album. It
where it sounds like Lars Ulrich is beating an
much sustenance in the beat, the vocals
was a pivotal moment in music history,
empty paint can, to the soft and rhythmic
and rhythm. The intricacy, complexity and
just establishing how truly magnificent the
melodies of S&M, where the symphony
structured layers make for fine listening. The
band had become. Staying in the charts for
adds a classical element, almost directly the
same with Grenache.You would think that this
the better part of 740 weeks, it was, and
opposite of what you would expect from the
fruit-driven nose will deliver a pansy wine, but
still is, iconic. The same goes for Cinsaut.
hard-core rockers. Shiraz is exactly the same.
alas, once the big notes and grippy palette
Even though it has been appreciated in
When you compare our different components
starts caressing your mouth, you know this is
the past, we are finding Cinsaut to be at
from the various regions, you would find the
not the Boy George you perceived it to be. I
its most celebrated and methodically well-
variation very intriguing.
love Dire Straits!
crafted state in its illustrious history. This
From the very racy and precise Botrivier, to
too has the potential to become iconic.
the palette-pounding Paarl, to the elegant and
Carignan = U2:
structured Swartland, there is something to
You sometimes forget how good U2 is.
Petit Sirah = Chris Chameleon:
find for every taste.
You would write them off and say that
For those of you who know Chris
this will definitely be their last album,
Chameleon, you know that he can take
Mourvèdre = Santana:
but then you get a taste of a new one,
on any role, has a vocal range broader
If you look at Santana’s music, he is able to
and you think “damn it they have done it
than Beyonce’s hips and presence bigger
add so much to any artist that he collaborates
again”. And then you have a playlist, and
than Alex Fergusson’s ego. As Petit
with. He adds class and finesse, and he also
somehow you miss them on there. The
would suggest, it is a small grape, but as
spices things up!
same applies to Carignan. You forget how
Chris Chameleon would suggest, even
The same with Mourvédre, you can blend it
important it is to complete a blend. And
though it is small it packs a big punch,
with almost any wine and it will enhance the
every year you can count on Carignan
with a great variety of characteristics and
profile immensely. And don’t forget the spice
consistently performing in the cellar.
the ability to perform almost every task
that it adds.
you need it for.
Cinsaut = Pink Floyd:
Grenache = Dire Straits:
Cinsaut has reached an impasse and is
As for the white wines, The Travelling
While Mark Knopfler can be misinterpreted as
making a storming comeback in the world
Wilbury’s is the best way to describe
a love-sick puppy, there is so much more to
of wine. More specifically, Cinsaut is the
each cultivar:
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Grenache Blanc = George Harrison:
Rousanne = Jeff Lynne:
Even though it is one of the lesser known
The most unknown of the Wilbury’s,
cultivars, it is the basis that forms our
but one of the most important. Being a
blend. Without it, it would never be as
producer and multi-instrumentalist, his
great as it is. Just as George Harrison
role has gone somewhat unnoticed. In
Sauvignon Blanc = Led Zeppelin BBC Sessions Acoustic live set.
is the founding father and the core of
the same way, the role of Rousanne is
Crisp, clean and a popular choice.
the Wilbury’s, in exactly the same way
underestimated and seldom given the
A Classic!
Grenache Blanc holds the blend together
credit it deserves. It is a fantastic cultivar
with its big heart and artistic integrity.
to work with as it produces, even though
Cab Franc = Tchaikovsky
the attention it receives is not at all to the
1812
Viognier = Bob Dylan:
magnitude of the rest. The working class
ecstatic. Taking the mickey with Merlot
The element that adds the most character
hero if you will.
(as Tchaikovsky did with Le Marseillaise.)
in alcohol, as a blood sample would
Ugni Blanc = Roy Orbison:
Chenin Blanc = The National Anthem.
prove, both Viognier and Bob Dylan are
The one that the band has to live
There is something that everybody likes
the elements that add fun, spice and
without. Unfortunately Roy Orbison died
about it!
eccentricity to the final product.
a premature death, very similar to that
Some more wine comparisons:
Overture.
Dramatic,
epic
and
to our blend. Quite often very high
of Ugni Blanc. Ugni Blanc, or otherwise
Pinotage = Afrikaans Rock.
Clairette Blanche = Tom Petty:
known as Trebbiano, is very often used in
It used to be bad, but innovation has helped
Both lighter in volume and colour, Tom
what is commonly referred to as Beaujolais
it gain quality and popularity.
Petty is the element that brings the crispy
Nouveau-style wines. Made to have a
treble to the blend. He tones down the
very low alcohol in a very fresh style, this
seriousness and lightens the mood. Even
wine is not made to mature, something
Low Alcohol Rose = the Bulls singing “Stand by me.”
though he will be thought of as the “little
that I strive for at Val de Vie. Its inability
Not to be taken seriously.
brother” he certainly won’t back down, as
to age thus made me use the metaphor
he has mentioned in the past. The same
for premature death. Sometime in the near
applies to the Clairette Blanche. It freshens
future I hope to make a wine in this style,
up the blend, with crisp acidity and low
just to show people in SA that there can
alcohol. Without Tom Petty, the Wilbury’s will
be good wine made in this style.
definitely not be the same.
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When did you start at Val de Vie and what
been hand-crafted and barrel selected for
and Spirits Awards (IWSC) which is one of the
about the job appealed to you?
only the finest enjoyment. We use selected
most prestigious and revered competitions
Winemaker
arold ersfeld barrels from France and Hungary that would
in the world. All of our wines scored a silver
I started work in the autumn of 2010, after I
accentuate the fruit, and add structure and
or better, with the Shiraz claiming the best in
just returned from Australia. When I first tasted
complexity that we have become very well-
class, and the Seventeen 83 (1783) claiming
Val de Vie Wines, it reminded me of the style
known for.
gold. All of our wines also scored 4 stars or
of wines I made and loved in Australia. The
higher on John Platter, with the Val de Vie
opportunity to express what the SA terrier can
Tell us about the winemaking process on
2006 and the 1783 both scoring 4.5 stars,
offer with regard to the Rhône varietals was a
Val de Vie and do you use the grapes you
making it very close to being perfect. Val de
challenge I could not pass up.
get from the vines between homes?
Vie residents can be very proud of the estate
When did you make your first wine and tell
We have a very natural approach to
us a bit about your previous experiences at
winemaking at Val de Vie. We pick at optimal
How does this area compare with other
other estates.
ripeness, sometimes not even looking at
winemaking regions in SA and the world?
from a winemaking point of view.
analysis. But of course, it depends on what I grew up on a wine farm in Darling, so I think it
ideology you have for the wine in mind. Every
We have a very unique area in the sense of
was embedded in my genes to be in the wine
batch is fermented and matured separately
the combinations of different key areas that
industry. At school, we had the opportunity
so that in the end, the big picture will come
one normally looks at. Even though there are
to make wine, and at 16, I decided that this
together. I have used grapes from the estate
similar climates, similar soils, similar growing
would a be pivotal moment where I would
in the past, but mostly from the vineyards
potential and similar viticultural aspects, there
choose yay or nay. Fortunately I loved it. I also
by the river. The reason for this being that
are very few sites in the world with the same
had the opportunity to go to the old boys that
they are about 3 years older than the HOA
combinations of these aspects. We could say
are winemaking legends, like Hempies du
vineyards. There is a lot of potential though, as
that the most similar sites in the world would
Toit and Jan Boland Coetzee, and taste their
the Mourvédre at 398 and 405 shows great
include that of Southern France, as well as
wines. This made it a no-brainer. After I finished
depth and immense flavour, even at such a
a few areas in mid-California, possibly Paso
studying, I worked at D’Aria in Dubanville,
tender age. I was frequently asked this during
Robles, and some sites in Australia, possibly
before heading off to Napa Valley to work
the summer, “When are you going to harvest,
Nagambie Lakes or northern Yarra Valley.
at Alpha Omega. This is basically where I
the grapes are so sweet that they are falling
These areas suite our cultivars so well and
developed my philosophy about natural
on the ground?” The answer is simple: the
there is no reason why this valley can’t be one
fermentation and approach to winemaking
sweetness or ripeness of wine grapes is much
of the best Rhône-styled wines in the world.
techniques. It is in Australia in the following
higher than that of table grapes. About 7-10
vintage that I first worked with the cultivars
degrees Balling to be precise. So even though
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any
available at Val de Vie. The Nagambie Lakes
they taste ripe, they are still quite a way from
questions at Harold.versfeld@valdevie.co.za
area is very similar in soils as we have in the
being optimal. The reason that the grapes fall
Paarl-Franschhoek valley. I picked up a lot of
from the vines is because we send people
valuable knowledge in the Australian vintage,
through the blocks to drop them. We do
especially with regards to the cultivars.
that because the load on them is too heavy, and the vine will not be able to optimally ripen
How would you describe the style or
those grapes. When the vines are older their
philosophy of Val de Vie’s wine?
vigour will increase and, hence, increase the potential to ripen more grapes.
We focus on Rhône varietals, which is suited perfectly to our area. The Rhône is an area
Tell us a bit about some of the awards that
in Southern France which has very similar
Val de Vie wines have won.
soils, climate and winemaking techniques that we have here at Val de Vie. We focus on
We rarely enter many competitions, but we
producing only high quality wines that have
seem to do very well at the International Wine
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SALADS
Eldatil Bacon
R49
Peri-Peri Chicken Livers
R62
Prawn and Avocado CrĂŞpe
R62
Soup if the Day
R46
Pitted Dates Wrapped in Crispy Bacon with a Creamy Danish Blue Cheese sauce. Recommended wine: Val de Vie Shiraz 2008
Crumbed Peri-Peri Chicken Livers topped with Parmesan Shavings Recommended wine: Val de Vie GVC 2008
Spicy Prawn and Avocado CrĂŞpe with a Harrissa Chilli Sauce Recommended wine: Val de Vie Ryk Neethling 2010
Enquire by your waiter
Bread Salad
R45
Beetroot Salad
R54
Calamari Salad
R74
Croutons, Tomato, Cucumber, Feta and Herb Salad Dressing Recommended wine: Polo Club Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Roasted Beetroot, Butternut, Marinated Feta and Red Wine Dressing. Recommended wine: Polo Club Cabernet Franc 2011
Cajun Deep-Fried Calamari Tubes on a Green Salad Bed, Tossed in Dijon Vinaigrette. Recommended wine: Polo Club Chenin Blanc 2012
MAINS
Pumpkin Risotto (V)
R82
Chicken Kiev
R122
Thai Chicken Curry
R110
White Wine Linefish
R110
Lamb Tagine
R145
Beef Wellington
R150
Pumpkin, Feta, Tomato and Garlic with Rich Creamed Arborio Rice Recommended wine: Polo Club Craftsman 2008
LIGHT MEALS Pork Tortilla Wrap
R68
Smoked Chicken Tramezzini
R69
Crispy Pork Belly and Pineapple and Feta Tortilla Wrap served with Chips Recommended wine: Val de Vie GVC 2008
Smoked Chicken and Avocado Trammezini with Chips or a Salad Recommended wine: Polo Club Chenin Blanc 2012
Snack Platter
Chicken Wings, Vegetable Springrolls, Fish Fingers, Crumbed Mushrooms, Chips, Humus and Sweet Chilli Recommended wine: Val de Vie GVC 2008
Beef Burger
Juicy Beef with Caramelized Onions, Emmanthaler Cheese, Chips and Mustard Mayonnaise Recommended wine: Val de Vie Ryk Neethling 2010
Chicken Wontons
Spicy Chicken and Mushroom Wontons served with Soy-Ginger Dipping sauce Recommended wine: Val de Vie GVC 2008
Chicken Breast Fillet, Stuffed Cabernet Franc with Garlic Butter and Herbs 2010 Served with Parmesan Risotto, Vegetables and Mushroom Sauce Recommended wine: Val de Vie GVC 2008
Creamy Coconut Curry served with Jasmine rice, Chutney and a Poppadum Recommended wine: Polo Club Cabernet Franc 2011
R79
Tender Fish Fillet Baked in Foil with Onion, Tomato and Thyme served a baked potato and Vegetables Recommended wine: Val de Vie GVC 2008
R75
Tender Lamb and Chick peas stewed in a Mild Curry sauce Served with Minted Couscous and Yoghurt Recommended wine: Val de Vie 1783 - 2007
R47
250g Beef fillet and Mushroom Duxelle Baked in Puff Pastry Served with Braised Carrots, Green Beans and Potato Puree Recommended wine: Val de Vie Shiraz 2008
POLO CLUB RESTAURANT
SIDES Shoestring Fries SautĂŠed Seasonal Vegetables Leafy Greek Salad
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PASTA Butternut Pasta
Roasted Butternut, Garlic, and Spaghetti Tossed in Olive Oil with Parmesan Shavings Recommended wine: Polo Club Chenin Blanc 2012
Beef Napolitano
Beef, Penne Pasta, Napolitano with Chili and Peppers Recommended wine: Val de Vie Shiraz 2008
Chicken and Bacon Pasta
Chicken, Bacon in a Creamy Blue Cheese sauce Recommended wine: Val de Vie GVC 2008
R59
Toasted Cheese and Tomato sandwich
R22
Bambino (Small Margarita)
R42
Deep Fried Chicken Goujons and Fries
R35
Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce
R20
DESSERTS R74
Belgium Chocolate Springrolls and Vanilla Ice Cream R45 Brandy and Coke Malva Pudding with Vanilla Custard R45
R69
Cake Selection
R40
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RESTAuRANT OPERATING HOuRS. PIZZA
Monday : Closed
Margarita
R59
Favorita
R92
Gallino
R89
Mexicana
R82
Bacon, Feta and Avocado Recommended wine: Val de Vie GVC 2008
Chicken, Avocado, Caramelised Onions, Mushrooms Recommended wine: Polo Club Chenin Blanc 2012
Mince, Garlic, Onion, Chillies and Peppers Recommended wine: Val de Vie Chenin Blanc 2012
Four Seasons
Olives, Mushrooms, Feta and Peppers Recommended wine: Val de Vie GVC 2008
Tutto-Carne
Salami, Bacon, Ham and Chicken Recommended wine: Val de Vie GVC 2008
Parma
Rocket, Avocado, Parma Ham and Balsamic Cream Recommended wine: Polo Club Craftsman 2008
Cabernet Franc
Tuesday : 10:00 - 16:002 0 1 0 Wednesday : 10:00 - 22:00 Thursday : 10:00 - 16:00 Friday : 10:00 - 22:00 Saturday : 10:00 - 22:00 Sunday : 10:00 - 16:00
R82
R120
Sunday Buffet R 150p/p The Polo Club restaurant now offers a Sunday Buffet. Menu varies every week but always offers a Meat, Chicken and Fish option. Accompanied with a range of side dishes, salads and soup. A separate kiddies menu is also available.
R120
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CELLAR DOOR PRICE LIST (All wines subject to availability, VAT inclusive)
WINE CLUB
Become a member of the Val de Vie Wine Club and earn 10% loyalty points with Legacy Lifestyle on all wines and restaurant purchases. Points are redeemable on your next purchase at Val de Vie Wines OR at the Polo Club Restaurant (1 point per R10.00 spent. 1 point equals R1.00) with Exclusive Gold membership to the Legacy Lifestyle programme. Membership also includes free delivery of wine orders to all major centres in South Africa for orders in multiples of 12 bottles and requires no membership or joining fees. Members receive a monthly Val de Vie Wines Newsletter and information about special offers and invitations to exclusive Wine Club evenings and special events. To remain an active wine club member, a minimum of 24 bottles of wine need to be purchased per year. If you would like to register as a member, please ask a waiter for assistance or visit the Wine page on www.valdevie.co.za. We look forward to welcoming you as a member.
POLO CLUB
Price/Bottle
Polo Club Filly Rose 2012 Peaches, Apricots, Strawberries and cream on the nose. Tart fruits and bubblegum on the palate. Soft yet crisp acid, together with an alcohol of only 10.5%, makes this an ideal summer wine.
R 45.00
Polo Club Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Green fig, cut gras and peppers compliment the tropical flavours of gooseberry, melon and passion fruit. Crisp, yet balanced acid carries and finishes this full bodied wine.
R 65.00
Polo Club Chenin Blanc 2012 Ripe sweet melon and guava entices the nose. Crisp acid, minerality and rounded mouthfeel adds another dimension to this well crafted wine.
R 65.00
Polo Club Craftsman 2008 34% Mourvèdre, 25% Shiraz, 15% Grenache Noir, 13% Carignan, 13% Cinsaut A burst of red fruit: red berries, strawberries and cherries with nuances of well integrated oak.
R 70.00
Polo Club Cabernet Franc 2011 Blackcurrants, red currants and spice fill the glass. Delicate flavours of red fruits and fynbos.
R 90.00
VAL DE VIE Val de Vie GVC 2008 50% Grenache Blanc, 30% Viognier, 20% Clairette Blanche Turkish delight, Citrus Zest and Wildflowers fill the glass. Fresh and zippy acidity compliments the oak, not overpowering the subtle fruit flavours. Platter **** star | Silver - IWSC
R 135.00
Val de Vie Ryk Neethling 2010 56% Shiraz, 20% Mourvedre, 13% Carignan, 7% Grenache, 4% Cinsaut Black currant, red fruit and spice fill the glass. Hints of vanilla and oak flavours. Well-rounded mouth feel with subtle wood influence. A medium to full-bodied wine that finishes well on the back palate.
R 135.00
Val de Vie Shiraz 2008 Violet flower, nuances of sweet caramel and white chocolate aromas define the diversity of a truly exceptional cultivar. These are complemented by dark fruit aromas. Platter **** star | Silver (Best in class) - IWSC
R 155.00
Val de Vie 1783 - 2007 50% Mourvèdre, 20% Shiraz, 15% Grenache Noir, 10% Carignan, 5% Cinsaut Wine has a deep and rich colour. On the nose you get dark fruits, perfume and warm spices. Elegance and tannins combine to give a full, yet not overpowering mouth feel, with bursts of ripe fruit and balanced oak. Acidity carries the through the whole pallet, and gives a long and lingering finish Platter **** 1/2 star | Gold - IWSC
R 250.00
Val de Vie 2006 60% Mourvèdre, 20% Shiraz, 7% Carignan, 7% Grenache Noir, 6% Cinsaut Deeply garnet coloured. Fresh, big sweet cassis berry with some floral nuances, and mulberry and plumy fruit flavours, rich and aromatic on new oak. The palate is lush, soft and silky. Platter ****1/2 star
R 495.00
BARISTA Pinotage 2009 A burst of intense rich coffee and chocolate aromas with ripe nuances of mulberry, plum &Maraschino cherries.
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www.valdevie.co.za
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In the June 2013 issue of Wine Extra, South Africa’s most popular wine magazine, a taste team of five reviewed five of the best Rhône blends in the country. This is what they had to say about the Val de Vie Ryk Neethling 2010. “Daisy says: Shiraz takes centre-stage in this Rhône-style blend with an intensity to the nose – spicy, with elements of pencil shavings and red berries. The berries carried through to the palate with mini bursts of tart fruit-compote and burnt caramel, giving a
for winemaking with a checklist for a good
Seeing as we haven’t seen or read about the
good shot at claiming better body than its
Rhône blend, this one would certainly tick
man in recent times, one should assume his
blender, Ryk Neethling…
all of the required boxes. Lots of beautiful,
talents were spent on creating this particular
Nathan says: As colourful as the estate on
bright red fruit – red currants and strawberry
gem. A well balanced wine that deserves to
any polo day. An intriguing mix of herbs,
jam – and a lovely balance of savoury pencil
be treated as one for special occasions.
tobacco and spices on the nose is followed
shavings, cigar box spice and cedar notes.
Hannah says: Just like its namesake, this is
by savoury fruits on the palate. A nicely
All in all a well-structured wine which I
a big wine. Full bodied, masculine and very
rounded mouth feel expresses the depth
cannot fault.
bold flavours. I picked up rich blackcurrants,
of this wine and definitely something every
Silas says: I was so surprised to learn that
some spice and lots of wood. Should be
wine lover should try. I am willing to take bet
our prized swimming horse, Ryk Neethling,
drunk with a piece of meat and a big strong
that a bottle could go down faster than Ryk
is the mastermind behind this special drink.
man – ideally Ryk Neethling…”
could do the 100m Freestyle.
A bold attempt from someone famous for
Charlotte says: If there was a text book
many other reasons outside of winemaking.
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VAL DE VIE ESTATE SAFETY AND SECuRITY Val de Vie Estate is one, if not the most
taken lightly and required everyone’s
We can never become complacent
sought after residential estates in South
input in assessing the risks and security
with regard to our safety and security;
Africa to reside and/or acquire property.
needs of the estate. The thermal cameras
although Val de Vie has a secure
Val de Vie has always had the vision of
and security systems upgrade project
perimeter we will always be under threat
creating a safe and secure environment
was completed and operational on the
of “internal” criminal activity possibly
for all families/residents residing on
1st of May 2013. The project did have its
occurring on the estate. It is all of our
the estate. The unfortunate reality in
challenges and the odd ‘gremlin’ along the
responsibility on Val de Vie to ensure
South Africa is that criminals will target
way, which was expected due to the size
that we keep our estate a safe and
an Estate of this stature and attempt
of the project at hand.
secure environment for all to enjoy and
access by any means possible. From
have peace of mind. Our biggest threat
the onset, Val de Vie has always taken
Part of the new security project upgrade
or vulnerability lies with outsiders been
safety and security very seriously and
requirement was that all the security systems
granted access onto the Estate. Stringent
will continue to do so to ensure a safe
must remain operational at all times. UPS’s
security measures are in place to verify
and secure environment for all living on
and generators were installed to ensure
and confirm contractors or visitors
the estate. In view of this, the security
that all the systems remain operational even
wanting to enter our estate. However,
systems at Val de Vie were recently
during electrical power failures. This does
the onus is on us to then ensure that
upgraded and included the most state of
assist in maintaining a secure perimeter
these contractors or visitors are observed
the art security, thermal CCTV cameras
which would otherwise become vulnerable
and that they adhere to our rules and
technology, thats currently available on
for possible intrusions to occur during
regulations while they are on the estate.
the market. This technology upgrade
power failures.
puts Val de Vie at the forefront of estate security in South Africa. The decision to upgrade the security systems and to install the thermal cameras was not
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Grapevine Safety and Sercurity We have gone to the extent that all
and extinguishers situated throughout
congestion sometimes experienced at the
contractors must be identifiable by means
the estate. This program will ensure
Main Entrance and Inner Lane booms at
of wearing reflective bibs and in some
that all health and safety regulations
the Estate. We will keep you up to date
cases company ‘uniforms’. Furthermore
are adhered to and help identify any
with regards to future developments as
all residential domestics, butlers and
shortfalls so preventative measures can
well as our safety and security on the
gardeners, live-in labourors and nannies,
be put in place and assist in responding
estate.
are now required to wear lanyards with
to any real emergency situation.
their Val de Vie identification clearly
Road traffic safety is also high on our list of
Val de Vie’s security team kindly request
visible. This might seem dramatic but
priorities. Due to vehicles speeding on the
that any suspicious behaviour or anything
consideration must be given to the fact
estate, additional traffic control measures
that seems out of place or irregular be
that there are numerous contractors and
have been introduced/implemented with
immediately reported so that it can be acted
personnal working on the Estate.
the installation of speed bumps and
upon and investigated. We encourage and
pedestrian crossings. This has further
invite any queries with regards to our security
In addition to the new security systems
been enhanced by introducing a trapping
systems, processes and procedures.
upgrade, Val de Vie also appointed Vlame
radar gun service, whereby transgressors’
Occupational Health & Safety on the 1
of the Estate’s speed limit are identified and
We would like to take this opportunity to
March 2013 to conduct assessments
fined accordingly.
thank our residents for their assistance,
and audits on all aspects related to health
co-operation and patience with all the
and safety on Val de Vie Estate. Val de
At present we are in the process of
security measures and processes being
Vie staff including outside suppliers of
considering/sourcing a “PT Guest” system
put in place.
services to Val de Vie also had to undergo
which will allow a resident to pre-approve
Brett Ashington
health and safety training. Vlame will help
a visitor. This in essence will allow a visitor
Thorburn Security
to compile, implement and maintain a
to be SMS’d a unique code which they
health and safety program. Incorporated
can use at the main entrance and the
into this was also the upgrade, repair and
specific inner lane boom to get access
replacement of doorboys ad 1
without delays. This will also alleviate the
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VAL DE VIE ESTATE HOSTS
THE INFINITI 4 NATIONS INVITATIONAL POLO TOuRNAMENT Val de Vie Estate hosted the Infiniti 4 Nations Polo Invitational Polo Tournament on the 20th April 2013. The event was a great success. With Infiniti as the head sponsor, the invitational teams included Nigeria, Pakistan, Holland and South Africa. The event ended the polo season on a high note and highlighted how the sport has enjoyed phenomenal growth and recognition in the past year. Alec Combrink, Infiniti Cape Town’s Dealer Principle, said, “Infiniti Cape Town is proud to be part of the Infiniti 4 Nations Polo event at Val de Vie and feels that the event is a wonderful opportunity to expose potential customers to our luxurious brand.” Combrink opened the Plate Final which saw Nigeria taking on Holland in a fast paced match, Nigeria winning 6-4. Several of the competing ponies were supplied by Val de Vie Polo Club and were in top sporting condition. South Africa played against Pakistan in an exhilarating final match in which Pakistan won 5-2. The winning team was awarded the glittering trophy by Michele Stuurman from CarrolBoyes, along with generous prizes from Rudy Project, Polo SA, Val de Vie Wines, Polo World and Cap Classique from GM & Ahrens. The tournament was commentated by Gavin Kanigowski from Cape Town Polo Club and he kept guests on the edge of their seats and up to speed with the rules of the sport. Olympic medalist and Val de Vie Estate Marketing Director, Ryk Neethling, was MC of the event, while Val de Vie Events coordinated all the elements of the day. Chic, corporate-inspired decor with shades of black and white set the scene for guests to enjoy the polo, relax and network. Gentleman guests, not to mention some curious ladies, were treated to driving some of the elegant Infiniti cars on display. Charl du Plessis was named as the Most Valued Polo Player, while the Best Playing Polo Pony prize went to Bubbles, who is owned by Martin Venter and ridden by Lance Anderson. The day ended with three cheers saluting the polo ponies’ valorous play and guests enjoyed the rest of the evening celebrating in the Polo Club Restaurant and Pavilion.
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Duane & Ezel Wedding: Every little girl dreams of meeting the man
girls, getting our hair and make-up done,
approached him. By far, the best moment of
that she will spend the rest of her life with and
drinking champers, a Top Billing interview and
my life.
having the fairy tale wedding. And so my little
the morning was gone. It’s so true that time
girl dream came true on the 8th of December
flies on your wedding day. I was so relaxed
Everything was a fairy tale from there. All
2012 at the beautiful Val de Vie Estate.
on the day that I really enjoyed all of the
of our special guests, beautiful decor by
emotions. Then we were off to the church.
Nico, spectacular mountain setting and
I must admit before getting engaged I had
One of the most memorable moments of the
polo, music, speeches straight from the
never been to Val de Vie but having seen it
day was seeing my Dad’s face when he saw
heart, amazing food, desert from heaven,
in photos and magazines, I knew this was
me in my wedding dress for the first time. So
an awesome party and of course my new
the venue I would one day get married at.
special!
hubby. The whole day was exactly what I
Meeting Simone, Elsje and their team I was
imagined it to be, thanks to all the service
confident my day would be a success. I
My favorite moment of our special day
could definitely plan my wedding, but only
was walking into the church grounds in
if I had them by my side. It’s really the most
Franschoek, the church bell was ringing
exciting time in your life.
and my heart started to race... I was going to see my future husband in a few minutes.
It was a perfect summer’s day in Paarl and
And then it was there... the wedding
Franschoek: Windy! I knew it was going to
march started playing and I could not wait
be the best day of my life. Breakfast with the
to see Duane. His face was priceless as I
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5 Top Tips for Future Brides: 1. Listen
to your heart! Everybody gives
their own opinion but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your special day and do whatever your heart is telling you.
2. So many people are going to tell you take every moment in because it flies by - TAKE THAT ADVICE! Your day is gone in a blink of an eye.
3. Relax there is no need to stress... you are
marrying the man of your dreams and no one will even know if something goes wrong, not even you.
4. Wedding planner, wedding planner, the best decision I made. I would definitely recommend having that special person that works so hard to make your day memorable by your side.
5. Last but the most important, look at your new hubby the whole day and appreciate each other.
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markeT daY On the 24th of March 2013, the Val de
hand-crafted goods, bask in the sunshine
Vie Estate was visited by over 1000
and enjoy the festive atmosphere with
eager patrons. The main reason for the
friends and family.
influx of guests; the Estate’s first ever market, which is also the only one of its
Invite your friends and family and
kind in the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley.
come share this day with us at the Val de Vie Estate. Be sure not to miss the
The successful market drew crowds to
next market on 15 September 2013.
the iconic Polo Pavilion’s terraces and
We look forward to seeing you there!
people were able to indulge in the region’s finest local produce. Surrounded by Val
For more information on all events at Val
de Vie’s beautiful, country setting, visitors
de Vie visit: http://www.valdevie.co.za/
had the chance to discover characteristic
events/calendar.html
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WHo We sPoT aT THe GYm
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sPeC saVers ironman 2013 Ironman 2013 was my first ultra-distance triathlon. The event consisted of a 3.8km swim, 180km cycle and 42km run, it was an awesome experience. Looking back I think the experience was so special for a number of reasons. Firstly, the weather on the day played along nicely. Good weather is a critical aspect for any IM participant, especially for us first timers and given the distances involved, you definitely do not want to battle against the elements. Secondly, IM South Africa is extremely well organised with hundreds of volunteers assisting nearly 1 800 athletes which range from the top pro’s, who complete the event in just over nine hours, to age groups whose only aim is to finish before cut off at midnight, seventeen hours after the start. Thirdly, the crowd support throughout the day was unbelievable – Port Elizabeth really becomes Iron City for that weekend and it seemed that everybody came out to support us. I was also lucky to have my wife and oldest daughter in PE to support me and be part of this great experience. Finally, I was physically and mentally well prepared; obviously this is very important for such a tough event. From a physical perspective I was fortunate that I could train in all weather conditions at Val de Vie using the excellent indoor, as well as the outdoor facilities – thanks Mieke for being so helpful. Mentally without my family and friends support, Ironman for me would not have been possible. So if you are looking for a physical and mental challenge, an amazing experience and a true sense of accomplishment, consider doing Ironman South Africa. - Stephan van Huysteen I ran through the final timing matt before the finish line as my name popped up on the big screen. I rounded the final corner of the course as the spotlights on the magic carpet nearly blinded me. All you can see at that moment is a white flash. As I neared the carpet the white flash faded and the crowd cheered. For that moment everything was in slow motion. I did it. I smiled. Pointing both hands to the sky I ran to the Ironman arch. Hearing my wife scream my name followed by the announcer’s famous voice... “BAREND HENDRIK OBERHOLZER YOU. ARE. AN. IRONMAN!”
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ladies T riaTHlon
“How fortunate can one be? To have a triathlon event right on your doorstep - literally. I felt so blessed to be able to compete in my home valley with ladies from all over, it was wonderful to be able to share the excitement and beauty of the day with family and friends. To the organisers, Well done! May this become an annual event!” - Adri Holm
On 24 March 2013 Val de Vie held their first Ladies Only Triathlon and Duathlon which was a collaboration between Western Province Triathlon and Pink Drive. This was the second ladies triathlon ever held in the Western Cape. The Ladies Wellness Triathlon and Duathlon is an off-road event specifically aimed at female competitors. Both the triathlon and duathlon allow for a choice of distances with team or individual entries to accommodate various levels of fitness and ability. Ladies Triathlon: 600m swim, 16km cycle, 4km run Ladies Duathlon: 4km run, 8km cycle, 2km run Ladies Sprint Triathlon: 300m swim, 8km cycle, 2km run Girlie Super Sprint: 200m swim, 8km cycle, 2km run
RACE RESULTS Ladies Triathlon 1. Robyn Williams 2. Marie Heatlie 3. Ilana Steenkamp
1:01:11 1:06:29 1:08:59
With the objective of encouraging healthy lifestyle and activity, the event aims to create an environment in which ladies can flourish, have fun and enjoy the day without being overshadowed by more dominant male competitors. The Ladies Wellness Triathlon will focus on creating a niche market in lady specific activities, which will draw entrants back each year and promote
Ladies Triathlon Team 1. Sue Bosch/ Charmaine vd Merwe 1:15:10 2. Sofie Moens / Andrie Van Niekerk 1:31:50 Ladies Duathlon 1. Debra Rossouw 2. Madelief Roux 3. Resia Swart
52:27:00 56:29:00 56:57:00
healthy living and awareness amongst all participants. OFFICIAL EVENT CHARITY — PINKDRIVE® Being a ladies only event, the organisers use this platform to effectively raise awareness around female health issues through the formation of partnerships with credible and effective organisations. To this effect the Ladies Wellness Triathlon/Duathlon has joined forces
Ladies Duathlon Team 1. Maureen De Waal Lizelle Van Rooyen 2. Jeannie Gouws Antoinette
57:52:00 1:07:31
Girlie Super Sprint Triathlon 1. Lieze Van Heerden 2. Tatum Maher 3. Taylor-Drew Thomson
42:47:00 42:57:00 53:07:00
Ladies Sprint Triathlon 1. Simone Faulmann 2. Lynn Brennan 3. Tanya Du Toit
38:35:00 39:07:00 41:00:00
with PinkDrive®, an organisation which is powering a mobile mammography and an educational unit through South Africa for the purpose of breast cancer education, awareness and offering services to women. This initiative is particularly aimed at women who do not have
Well done to all of the Val de Vie ladies who took
access to information on breast cancer or do
part, you were all great sports! This event will be
not have medical insurance.
back next year. We will also host an Olympic
For more information on PinkDrive visit:
Distance Triathlon at the end of the year. Men,
http://www.pinkdrive.co.za.
you will be able to partake!
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Players Swimmers chosen to represent Boland Schools Five Players swimmers were chosen to
achievements and we expect a bright future
represent the Boland region - Anuskha
in swimming for each of them.
van Dyk (13-14), Jeanne Blaisse (10), Jack de Swardt (10), Ajay Klaver (9&U) as well
South African youth swimming championships
as Chloë Morrie (9&U). These swimmers
– Port Elizabeth
participated for Boland on the 27th of April
We are very proud of the following Players
2013 at the annual Triaq Short Course
swimmers - Imre van Huysteen (17) and Aelke
Swimming Champs held in Cape Town.
van Venter (17) who both qualified to participate
The following swimmers won medals
as part of the Western Province Provincial
during the championship: Anuskha van Dyk
Team at the SA Youth Championships held
(13) took the Gold in the 100m Individual
from the 15th to the 20th of April 2013 in Port
Medley, 100m Breast Stroke, 50m Back
Elizabeth. Imre swam her personal best time in
Stroke. She further came 2nd in the 50m
the 200m Individual Medley, taking the Bronze
Butterfly, 100m Freestyle and 3rd in the
medal. Both of these dedicated swimmers are
50m Freestyle event. Jeanne Blaisse (10)
already training in preparation for next season.
took the Gold in the 100m Breast Stroke
As their coach, I look forward to great things
event and came 2nd in the 100m Individual
for them in the future.
Medley and 50m Backstroke events. She
Ajay, Jeanna, Anuskha, Jack
Chloe
P.P. Roets
also came 3rd in the 50m Freestyle event. Jack de Swardt (10) 3rd in the 100m
To request more information on joining
Freestyle. Chloë Morrie (9) 3rd in the 25m
the Players Swimming Club please contact
Freestyle. We at Players in association with
the Head Coach P.P. Roets – 082 747 8277
Ryk Neethling Swimming Schools (Pty) Ltd congratulate these swimmers on their
Aelke, Imre
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CaPTain’s rePorT
As we ease into the colder months of winter
We hope to see all players and a couple of
Vie Equestrian family and we welcome
we say farewell to an absolutely awesome
new faces next season. On behalf of the
them both. Kelly is currently competing
2013 season of polo.
Val de Vie Polo Club, I would like to say
in Show Jumping shows on her own two
thank you to Martin Venter, Kevin Rixon and
horses, Brandenburg Silverwood and
It is with great confidence that I can say on
George Mumba for making polo possible
SeeisBel Fiesta.
behalf of all of the polo players that we had
at Val de Vie, making polo a sport to be
a very successful and exciting season. We
reckoned with here and making polo an
ended off this year’s season with the Infiniti
enjoyable experience at Val de Vie.
4 Nations Invitational Event, the teams
Cheers to the ponies and horses! The Team.
participating where South Africa Invitational,
Whilst the polo season has come to an end,
Holland Invitational, Nigeria Invitational and
there are a number of us equestrians who
Pakistan Invitational. We had a wonderful
will continue through the winter with other
crowd of supporters cheering the players
various disciplines such as Show Jumping,
on from the Val de Vie Pavilion. The Pakistan
Dressage and Endurance riding.
Invitational team, comprising of Jason Drew, Kevin Rixon, Joseph Bronn and Charl du
Erin Page and her pony Leo are competing
Plessis, took home the trophy.
in the Provincial Schools league in Show Jumping and Courtney Roux and her pony
The Polo Club hosted this years first ‘Season
Boomerang and Natasha Henning and her
End Function’ which was superbly put
horse Grand Alliance have joined the Val de
together and hosted with some hilarious entertainment of our club’s youngest boys who did some sort of a ‘Dutch’ Hakka for our crowd. This season’s “Most Improved Player” trophy was awarded to Gio Hartman. May there be many more events such as this one to celebrate the sport. We have slowly eased our polo ponies into their time of rest over the next few months and we will slowly bring them back into a fitness schedule in late August 2013. The 2014 Polo Season will kick off with our first game of chukkas during the beginning of October 2013. Our ponies are looking wonderful and are sure to enjoy their wellearned rest this winter.
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Val de Vie Represented at International Polo Events Earlier this year, Val de Vie Founder and Chief Executive Martin Venter along with Marketing Director Ryk Neethling, attended the Ylvisaker Cup Final at the International Polo Club at Palm Beach in Florida. Ryk Neethling was asked to do the handover of the cup and congratulated fellow South African Sugar Erskine, who was awarded Most Valued Player of the tournament.
Poloworld International Poloworld started out from very humble beginnings back in 2011. A friend of Liam’s had bought him a polo shirt from the UK. Liam had recently started playing polo at Val de Vie Estate and was asked where he got the shirt from, and whether he had any for sale. In a very short space of time, Liam was supplying polo shirts to members of the polo community. As demand for the products increased, Poloworld started developing their own line of polo inspired clothing, which is now reflected under their brand “Poloworld”. They recently launched the Val de Vie Polo Club collection in collaboration with the Estate, comprising of polo shirts, hoodies, caps and a kids’ range. To order a Val de Vie polo shirt contact: liam@poloworld.co.za - Liam Paterson.
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... comprise of a group of like-minded women whose main objective is to make a difference in communities that need it the most in our beautiful country.We provide humanitarian services and create awareness in support of our various charities. We are a non-profit association and arrange and manage various annual charity events to raise money to assist with our many community projects. We are also on Facebook so please “like” our page to receive updated information regarding our charity’s, sponsors and events.
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Thank you to everyone who supported our 2nd Annual Corporate Charity Fund Raiser event in May. The 1920’s Vegas themed event was an enormous success and your participation and support is truly appreciated. SAVE THE DATE for the 3rd Annual Vegas Nights Fund Raiser: Fri, 9th May 2014 - Dress the Decade Sensational 60’s - Think Modern Monochromania, Glamorous and Sexy to Flirty, Fun and Fiesty. Remember to book for our Madhatter’s Tea Party on Saturday, 31st of August 10h30 – 12h00 at the Polo Club Restaurant. Don your high tea hats and join The Filly’s for a scrumptious high tea feast suitable for the whole family. Cost : R 120.00 p/adult & R 60.00 p/child over 4yrs. Donations of toys clothes, food parcels and anything you may no longer need is welcome. Please pop these into the boxes at the front door on arrival. Bookings can be made by mailing events@fillys.co.za. 35
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“HARLEM NIGHTS” CASINO EVENING AT VAL DE VIE
THE FILLYS’ BIG-HEARTED GAMBLE PAYS OFF! On the evening of May 3rd, 2013, laid-back Val de Vie wine and Polo Estate came alive, at a sensational, 1920s-themed, corporate fundraising extravaganza that transcended the expectations of organisers, guests and beneficiaries alike. Dubbed “Harlem Nights”, the exclusive charity event is the second of its kind to be arranged by The Fillys, a non-profit organisation created by philanthropic ladies from Val de Vie, whose vision is to support select worthy causes in the area, by “giving something back to communities that need it most.” According to Fillys founder and professional event organiser, Leigh Swart, of Africadabra, the casino evening was “an undisputed triumph on every level”. Festivities kicked off as the sun dipped over the horizon, with 250 guests enjoying welcoming cocktails (courtesy of Oude Meester Brandy) on arrival. Those not appropriately garbed swiftly availed themselves of Gatsby-era gear and accessories at the “prop shop”, before being snapped by numerous photographers. Sporting period hats, spats and boas, guests mingled in the foyer, before being ushered into the ballroom (transformed into a glittering Vegas-style casino), accompanied by the cool blues-rock sounds of the accomplished Crimson House Blues Band. MC Peter Engelbrecht treated the audience to some magic moments, before Leigh Swart summed up the ultimate intention of the evening, providing an overview of the charities and associations supported by The Filly’s, which are: The Rock Pregnancy Crisis Centre in Paarl; the Drakenstein Palliative Hospice, and the Paarl & Wellington SPCA. She also gave an update on the future sustainability of the crèche in Franschhoek, which is being constructed with the proceeds of last year’s fundraiser and a generous donation by Regent Insurance. Famous swimmer (and Val de Vie resident), Ryk Neethling, also gave the lowdown on Hope for Action, which facilitates child development through sport, at the Mbekweni Community Sports Centre. Naturally, being both a casino evening and fundraising drive, the nitty-gritty of encouraging everyone to purchase gambling
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chips (as well as to support the lucky draw, freely indulge in DGB sponsored shooters from their promo girls, purchase cigars, and complete donation pledge cards) had to be dealt with, before the night’s entertainment could get under way. Formalities having been dealt with, gifted solo chanteuse, Shannon Devy, took to the stage, and blew everyone away with her exquisite voice, before introducing the sultry ladies from Black Orchid Burlesque Dance Studio, who scintillated with their sexy dance routines, while guests tucked in to scrumptious bowl-food served by slick serving staff, later dabbling in the delights at the omnipresent dessert table. More MC magic filled the gap, while the promo girls plied willing guests with shooters, stogies and pledge-cards, enhanced by another rollicking set from the Crimson House Blues Band… and then it was time for the first lucky draw. Prizes consisted of an incredibly covetable array of exciting lifestyle goodies, including a variety of luxury gifts and hampers, in addition to vouchers for hair salons, dinners, Val de Vie Polo Club wine and pizza evenings, Evolve Beauty Salon, and Cycle Lab cycling boutique, as well as for overnight experiences at The Grand Roche hotel, Arabella Hotel & Spa; Lagoon Beach Hotel, Spier Hotel, a weekend at Crystal Towers, and even helicopter flips! The three slinky dancers from the Black Orchid Burlesque troupe then wowed the crowd once again, followed by talented singer-songwriter Shannon Devy, who paved the way for star celebrity guest, the ever-popular singer, Kurt Darren. Flown to Cape Town especially for the occasion, Kurt proceeded to treat the enthusiastic audience with a 30-minute appearance, and really got the party started with some hot hits! Once the applause had died down, the overall casino games winner of the evening walked away with the grand prize of a twonight, midweek stay at breathtaking Lake Longmere, Jenna Clifford’s luxurious private retreat in Mpumalanga. Then the lights were dimmed, and revellers at the packed Polo Bar danced and partied until the wee hours, in classic Cotton Club style.
Harlem Nights was, by all accounts, a marvellous, memorable “do”, and a resounding success for the Val de Vie Fillys. An exhausted but elated Leigh Swart said of the event: “The list of sincere thank you’s we owe to sponsors and partners who helped make the Harlem Nights evening magnificent is really extensive. We are especially grateful to Oude Meester (for the welcome drinks, brandy cocktails and wonderful lucky draw prizes), Thorburn for sponsoring the main table of the evening again this year, and Thirst Bar Services for keeping the drinks flowing. Thanks also to our table sponsors, Todwil, Hyman Systems, Turfmanzi, Guardian Project Management, Pre-Owned Stars Paarl, Flic Flac Events and Servest, not to mention Hertex for fabric, DGB for the shooters and promo girls, Mars Chocolates for the divine dessert table; Uniflora for the beautiful floral displays; To-Nett’s for fabulous décor (and Nico for assisting), as well as to Vegas Nights for another year of support, and Val de Vie for superb catering! Then, our deepest gratitude goes to the entertainers and performers: Peter Engelbrecht, Crimson House Blues Band, Shannon Devy, Black Orchid Dance Studio, and, of course, the wonderful Mr Kurt Darren!” “Media support for our charity fundraiser was also incredible, with The Month; Show-mePaarl; Bolander Lifestyle & Property; Pearl Valley Newsletter; Paarl Post; Paarl News; FranschhoekTatler, Drakenstein Gazette, and – last but not least – our very own Val de Vie Grapevine , all giving great pre- or postpublicity coverage of Harlem Nights.” “Finally, from the Fillys, our heartfelt thanks (mwah!) to everyone who attended the fundraiser and entered into the spirit of gambling and giving so willingly. The feedback has been nothing short of amazing, with a 200% increase in attendance, and four sponsors actually asking to come on board again next year! See you then…” Save the Date: Fri, 9th May 2014. Theme: Dress the Decade - Sensational 60’s Think Modern Monochromania, Glamorous and Sexy to Flirty, Fun and Fiesty.
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Kindermusik at Kinder Ark , an award-winning music enrichment program for school children aged 2 to 6, was created by Kindermusik International, the world’s most trusted brand in musical learning for the past 30 years. It was proudly brought into the classrooms of Kinder Ark Val de Vie at the beginning of 2011. Initially, there were only a few children
• Instrument play to strengthen fine motor skills. • Development-appropriate songs to develop vocal chords and expressive speech. imaginative play and taking turns. • Private studio classes available from birth to age 7.
program, but with thanks to Madri Steyn, the school principal, and the parents of every
In the last couple of years, the eyes of
child in the school, Kindermusik has now
the research community have turned
become part of the school’s curricula.
increasingly to music, and the marvels
• Songs and rhymes to develop phonetic awareness and early reading skills.
For more information please contact the schools Kindermusik educator: Pippa Wilson on 076 309 7837/
nothing short of amazing. The bottom line: early, positive, age-appropriate experiences with music — like Kindermusik — can have a remarkable and research-proven impact on children’s learning, including
instruments in time with music to
language and literacy skills (e.g. vocabulary,
improve hand-eye coordination.
comprehension, listening and expression);
skills in following directions.
I. Barchers, Ed.D. and Heidi Gilman Bennett.
and mysteries they have discovered are
• Tapping, clacking and ringing rhythm
• Focused listening with music to improve
the Path to Reading “Our Time” by Suzanne
kindermusikwithpippa@gmail.com.
Benefits of Music Behold . . . the Power of Kindermusik!
A Glimpse into the Classroom Experience
regulate behavior. Kindermusik Classes: On
• Learning that emphasises storytelling,
experiencing the joy and wonder of music and movement through the Kindermusik
and even the ability to plan, guide, and self-
social and emotional skill development; mathematics and pattern-recognition skills;
Kinder Ark Classrooms
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LETTER FROM A RESIDENT Hi there, Thank you for the weekly newsletter. We are so proud of our daughter Erin Pape
PRC classes have a first round of 90cm, PRB
and her pony Leo holding the flag high for
is 1m and PRA is 1.1m. They then raise the
Val de Vie at the Stellenbosch District Riding
jumps for a second (shorter) round on time
Club on Saturday 27 April. They competed in
and the fastest clear round wins.
the graded show jumping as a PRC entry and beat the A grade riders and ponies to take
- Marilyn Robinson
second place in the combined competition event for PRC, PRB and PRA ponies. The
We love to hear from you, please keep
pony who came first was a PRB competitor.
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VISITING DIGNITARIES Deputy State President Kgalema Motlanthe, Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Gugile Nkwinti, Minister of Agriculture Tina Joemat-Peterson, Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies, Founder and Chief Executive, Martin Venter and Marketing Director, Ryk Neethling, visiting the Val de Vie Estate for the conference addressing the issues surrounding minimum wages for farm workers.
Introducing Carlé Geldenhuys Schooled in Paarl and graduating from Stellenbosch University completing degrees in business and law. Carlé is happy to continue her career on the Val de Vie Estate with the HOA as our new Compliance and Communications Manager. She takes over from Anel Steyn who left us at the end of March. Carlé believes in an open door policy and will address all you concerns and issues from her office in the Sports and Leisure Centre. We wish her well in her new position. Contact number: 021 863 6103 Email: carle.geldenhuys@valdevie.co.za
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AMBASSADORS BRIEFING Martin Venter and Ryk Neethling with Helen Zille at the opening of the Western Cape Ambassadors Parliament Briefing.
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ENZA Empowering Women, a Paarl based
training during the programme, including
The Clothing Bank also assists other
NPO, which runs a skills centre in Mbekweni,
financial literacy, micro business skills, life skills,
registered non profit organisations in the area
has partnered with The Clothing Bank to run
parenting skills, selling, merchandising skills
by donating excess garments to them based
its Winelands branch based in Paarl.
and computer skills. The women are also
on their need requirements.
The Clothing Bank Winelands project is
required to work at The Clothing Bank at least
ENZA’s
Development
once a week where they gain work experience
Can you help?
programme. Our mission is to “Empower
in aspects such as stock control, receiving and
• Mentoring is a key component of the
women to take charge of their lives so that
despatching stock and merchandising. They
programme and for this we need people
they can provide for themselves and their
also attend regular mentoring sessions to help
who are prepared to commit/volunteer
families”. Both organisations share similar
maximise the growth of their businesses. Our
their time to one morning every second
missions and passion and thus it made sense
motto is “Don’t give a woman a fish, teach a
week (in essence 2 hours every 2 weeks ,
to partner. The Clothing Bank’s mission is to
woman to fish AND teach her how to sell her
an average of 4 hours per month) at TCB
“Empower unemployed mothers through
fish.” The Clothing Bank is considered a best
Winelands to mentor the women on the
Enterprise Development so that they can
practice example of sustainable Enterprise
programme.
become financially and socially independent”.
Development. Since its inception in Cape
• Donations. The Clothing Bank has been
The first Clothing Bank was established
Town it has assisted over 250 women to start
certified by Empowerdex as a 3rd Party
in Cape Town in 2010, in response to the
small businesses in 2 years, collectively they
Enterprise Development Service Provider
growing problem of unemployment amongst
have generated profits in excess of R6m. This
which means that any donations (in
single mothers and the lack of support that
is money that is used to improve their lives,
the form of garments, services, grants,
they receive from the father of their children.
pay off their debts and save and it has the
loans) can be claimed as Enterprise
Of all mothers in South Africa, 40% are single
added benefit of stimulating other township
Development Points. Donations qualify
and for single mothers unemployment rates
based businesses. “Our programme changes
for bonus points as our entrepreneurs are
are over 60%. Less than 50% of fathers
lives, one garment at a time”.
classified as Exempt Micro Enterprises
contribute anything towards their child’s
The Winelands branch is the second Clothing
(Turnover of less than R5m pa) and they
welfare, which leaves the single mother
Bank to be opened and the aim is to have
with no choice but to rely on the state for
more than 60 women on the programme by
For more information:
welfare. Child grants are R 280 per month per
the end of the year.
Visit us at the Spilo Building on the corner
primary
Enterprise
child and with an average of 2 children per
are 100% black women owned.
of Oostbosch Rd and Jan van Riebeeck
household, families are surviving on welfare of
Women are recruited at Open Days held at the
Drive in Paarl or visit our website:
R 560 per month. 1litre of milk and 1 loaf of
Thusong Centre in Mbekweni. The selection
www.theclothingbank.org.za
bread would cost R 20 per day or R600 per
process is intensive and includes a process of
www.enza.za.org
month, so this means that children raised
interviewing, assessments and volunteering
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by a single mother, are highly likely to live in
work as the success of the programme
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poverty with little prospects for their future.
depends on the women we select.
Contact us on 021 862 1146 or 076 898 8343
We run a 2 year holistic training programme
To apply the women must be :
that empowers unemployed mothers to start
• South African citizens or permanent
or tcbwinelands@gmail.com
a small retail trading business. We source
residents
excess clothing from the major retailers,
• Fluent in English
manufacturers, and the general public in
• Mothers with dependent school going
South Africa and use this clothing as the tool to
children
teach. The women purchase stock from The
• Unemployed
Clothing Bank at very low prices and sell the
• Preferably be at least 30 years of age
clothing at a profit. The objective is that each
• Self motivated individuals who are not
woman should earn R3500 per month which
expecting a job but rather taking charge
is enough to feed, clothe and educate
of their futures and prepared to do the
her family. The women receive extensive
work required.
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Estate Building Newsletter Issue 2. 2013
Cornerstone
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About the Cornerstone The Cornerstone was born out of the need to
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communicate and encapsulate the unique Val
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de Vie Aesthetics Guide, to explain building procedures and the supporting documentation as well as to discuss the building statistics on
The cornerstone of a building is an integral part of its supporting structure and the aim of this publication is therefore to support home-owners with building and design-related enquires. Many Val de Vie land-owners live elsewhere
Frequently Asked Questions
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in South Africa and around the world. In this newsletter we cover issues such as building progress and aesthetic elements, so as to give a clearer understanding of the Val de Vie Estate Guidelines. All advertisements in the publication relate to building, maintenance, interior design and landscaping. Thus providing an easy reference guide to assist in the building process.
Cornerstone Aesthetics
Aesthetics Newsletter With the amount of new construction
deviating from this list, including accent
happening on the Val de Vie Estate, our
colours, need to be approved by the
homes aesthetics and the guidelines
committee.Homeowners who intend to
surrounding them are always important.
re-paint their existing homes are obligated
In our previous aesthetics newsletter, we
to get prior approval from the committee
discussed the issue of exterior colour
if they are choosing a colour that is not
choices and the perplexing palette of
from the current palette or if they intend
colours.
to paint their house the same colour that was chosen from the old palette.
The brushouts as prepared by PLASCON were approved by the aesthetics committee and the list was added to the Val de Vie Architectural Guidelines, paragraph 4.2.5, available on the Val de Vie Website. All plan submissions as of 1 July 2013 need to be in line with this new colour palette. The use of any colour on the new colour palette will not be subject to the approval from the aesthetics committee bearing in mind that it still needs to be indicated on your plan submission. All colours
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Cornerstone JBCC
The Role and Benefits of the Proper Appointment and use of the Principal Agent in the JBCC Contract Val de Vie HOA implemented the use of
The employer warrants that the principal
be an agent, the employer shall notify the
the JBCC suite of Contract Documents
agent has full authority and obligation to
contractor of the new principal agent to be
in
/
act in terms of the agreement, and where
appointed. The employer shall not appoint
Homeowners would contract with the
order
to
ensure
Plot
Owners
appropriate the associated nominated and
such principal agent or agent against
Builder in a formalised manner, using
selected subcontract agreements.
whom the contractor makes a reasonable
tried and tested documentation aimed
objection in writing within five (5) working
specifically at protecting equally, all parties
5.2 The employer may appoint agents as
to the Building process.
stated in the schedule and may appoint
It has become increasingly noticeable that
days of receipt of such notice.”
further agents with the contractor being
In terms of the JBCC Principal Building
notified thereof.
Agreement which you will be signing with
many Employers (Homeowners) do not
the Contractor – you as the Employer are
fully appreciate the risks they are taking
5.3 The principal agent shall be the only
obligated to make that appointment of
by not utilizing and employing the services
person who shall have the authority
the Principal Agent. The Principal Agent
of a Principal Agent properly. The benefits
to bind the employer, except where
can be the Architect appointed to design
to the Employer / Homeowner (particularly
agents issue contract instructions under
the building and does not need to be a
those with little or no experience of
delegated authority in terms of 5.3.2.
separate consultant or agent, unless you
building) by appointing a Principal Agent,
Without detracting from the above, the
choose to do so.
on an agreed and hopefully a full brief,
principal agent shall be the only person
will in the long run far outweigh what may
empowered
contract
It is advisable that the Employer makes
appear to be more costs / expenses to the
instructions, except as provided in terms
such an appointment, after meetings
overall cost of building. Taking shortcuts
of 5.3.2;
and
in this appointment could well jeopardize
5.3.2 Delegate to the other agents
experienced Principal Agents in advance
the overall quality and standard of the
authority to issue contract instructions and
of signing any contracts with the Builder.
completed building for the Employer.
perform such duties as may be required
Equally this appointment should also be
to
5.3.1
Issue
discussions
with
potential
and
for specific aspects of the works, provided
without undue influence from the Builder
CLAUSE 5.0 of the JBCC 2000 requires
that the contractor is given notice of such
as to who to appoint, thereby ensuring the
the employer to appoint a named person
delegation;
Independence of the Role Players.
as the principal agent under the contract.
5.3.3 Receive notices on behalf of the
The Val de Vie HOA recently issued a new
employer.
Memorandum of Agreement (Builders
“5. EMPLOYER’S AGENTS
List) dated April 2013, which has been
5.1 The employer shall appoint the
5.4 Should the principal agent or any
accepted and signed by the majority of
principal agent as stated in the schedule.
other agent be unable to act or cease to
the Builders working at Val de Vie. The
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new MOA particularly requires the Independence of the Various Role Players with each party only performing their core roles i.e. the Contractors are to build and the Professional Consultants (i.e. Principal Agents, Architects, Engineers, Landscape Contractors, Project Manager and / or Quantity Surveyors) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; depending on which of these Agents are utilized and appointed on the project - run the project for the Employer / Homeowner, including providing design and detailing information for the Contractor to build. The building of a house or home for most Homeowners may well be a once off affair, which needs to be exciting and as stress free as possible. However there are innumerable decisions which need to be taken throughout the building process, which with the proper appointment of a Principal Agent and other agents will help protect the interest of the Employer / Homeowner throughout the whole process until final completion.
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Cornerstone Landscaping & Nature
Servest Landscaping on Val de Vie Since we started work at Val de Vie, we have planted about 684 new trees at various places on and around the Estate. This includes Sizigium Cordatum, Quercus Suber, Liquidamber Styracifluae, Combretum Krausii, Ficus Macrocarpa, Ekebergia Capensis, Podocarpus Falcatus, Betula Pendulina, Nuxia Floribunda, Ficus Nitida, Platanus Acerfolia, Taxodium Disticum, Olive “Mission” and Trichelia Dregeana. The photographs give a clear indication of how the Estate has changed over time and remind us about how much progress the HOA has made. At the play area of Guyot Oval we planted 11 Quercus Suber trees
Next to plot 129 we have planted 12 Yellowwoods. The same pattern
and at Tinta Oval 4 Quercus Subers (next to plot 493) we planted
was repeated at plot 155.
another 3 and at plot 547 another 4 Quercus Subers. 31 Nuxia Floribunda trees were planted at various green fingers all over the Estate in strings of either 2, 3 or 4 trees. At the play park in Counoise Close 7 we added Londen Plane trees to the existing ones. On the outer lines of Berg River Road 18 Quercus suber trees were planted. In Palomino Way we planted 18 Fiscus and 29 Trichelia Dregeana trees. In Assemblage Street 20 Podocarpus and 14 Betula Pendulina trees were planted, with Yellowwoods at the pump station. At plot 456, 7 Yellowwoods were added and at 504 another 7 Betula Alba’s.
Between Village 1 and The Vines we planted 113 trees to form a forest like area where people would be able to relax next to the two
Near the Pavillion we have planted 166 Olive trees on both sides of
water ponds. All the tree holes were prepared at 750mm x 750mm
Poloway in Village 5.
deep and then 4 wheelbarrows of compost were mixed with the soil together with bone meal and organic fertilizer. Excess stone and clay soil were removed. Currently we are busy with upgrade work on beds and have started planting new plants in Village 1 and at the Main entrance to the site. We will be replacing Lavenders and other plants that did not do well on site. We planted Strelitzias in Cinsaut Cresent, Phortinia (red robin) and Raphoilepsis alba in Grenache Close. At the Eastern end of Guyot Close we replaced the Lavender with Westringia friuticosa.
On the outside of the Estate we planted a combination of Sizigium Guinese (Water Pear), Ficus Microcarpa, Platanus Acerfolia (Londen Plane) and Podocarpus Falcatus (Outeniqua Yellowwood).
In Village 3 we have planted 41 Podocarpus Falcatus and 13 Nuxia Floribunda.
In the picture above we have planted 16 Ficus Microcarpa and 11 Sizigium Guinese (Bosvlieër). This is next to plot 58 in Village 1.
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IRRIGATION
YOUR GARDENS LIFE BLOOD In recent surveys done on Val de Vie, Homeowners were asked what factors were most important, in drawing them to VdV as an estate. Not surprisingly the following items came out tops on the list: 1) Security, being secure & 2) Open spaces, the landscaping and facilities – creating an environment for our children to interact with. The Val de Vie HOA and Trustees, have therefore realised the importance of the landscaping of public open spaces & private homes within the estate. In order to achieve the desired living environment, that is so important to us all, they have to regulate the way in which work is carried out on the estate, on every level. To this end, they passed a rule that every landscaper had to be SALI registered, and thus conform to the SALI standards of workmanship. And all irrigation systems had to be installed to LIA.SA standards. (Landscape Irrigation Association of SA). In recent Grapevine articles, I mentioned the importance of having a well designed and installed irrigation system, in that a well designed system is far more cost effective during the lifespan of a garden, and more important, to emphasise the fact that it is the LIFE BLOOD of a successful garden. Our summer weather in Paarl is often extreme, very hot and often windy. It goes without saying, that without proper irrigation systems in place, the landscaped gardens and open spaces we wish to achieve would not be possible. To the average person, one irrigation system is the same as the next; we place our trust in the people installing them, hoping they know what they’re doing. In this article, I wish therefore, to empower the VdV homeowner, as to understanding
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the difference between well installed irrigation systems (installed to LIA.SA specs as required by VdV) from those that are not. Firstly, every irrigation system needs to be designed. No landscaper or irrigation company can install an effective system without a design; there are too many factors that need to be considered. Therefore before you part with your funds, you are entitled to know what’s going into the ground. Always ask your installing company to present both the irrigation and landscape plan. Further, there are many irrigation products on the market today; however my advice would be to stick with the proven winners – Rain Bird/ Hunter or Nelson products. There are two main factors that determine how a system is designed and thus installed: Water Flow and Water Pressure. Water Flow: On Val de Vie this is around 2200 – 2300 litres per hour. This flow off the municipal lines is actually quite poor. This poor flow is the reason why irrigation systems on Val de Vie become so expensive. Flow basically determines the number of sprayers one can install on a line or pipe. It is also a key factor when considering pipe size. The lower the flow, the fewer sprayers we can use on a line, and vice versa. The result is we have to use more valves, more zones or stations to water our properties in VdV / Paarl, when compared to other areas in Cape Town. This is why many homes in Val de Vie have 8 valves and more. Cost is increased; as more product is then needed. Water Pressure: In Val de Vie our static pressure is very high (8 bar). This means that the working pressure (when the system is running) if not regulated, will cause damage to a system over time. EVERY irrigation system on Val de Vie, should therefore have, what we call, a RINOX PRV
(pressure regulating valve (fig 1) installed on the supply line. This lowers the working pressure, thus protecting the pipes and valves installed, without it, your system will not last as long as it should. If you hear a banging sound coming from the pipes within your house, this is a sure sign that a PRV is not installed, and is needed. If considering our pressure; pipes used in Val de Vie should ALWAYS be rated to 6 bar and up. Using class 3 (bar) pipe in Val de Vie is not good enough, especially if there is no PRV installed, why; because the working pressure on Val de Vie then exceeds the rated / specified pressure of the pipe. Recommended Pipes: Main-line pipes should be HDPE (high-density polyethylene plastic) class 6 – 10 (bar) rated, virgin SABS approved, compression type pipe. Spray-line pipe
Cornerstone Landscaping & Nature should be LDPE 20mm (25mm preferably) class 6 (bar) rated, virgin SABS approved ‘Full Flow’ pipe. ‘Full Flow’ pipe is pipe that is connected using ‘Full Flow’ fittings. Recommended Fitting: All mainlines must be connected using compression type fittings (fig 2) – NOT clamp type fittings (fig 3), and associated pipe. All spray-line pipes should be connected using ‘Full Flow’ fittings (fig 4) – NOT clamp type fittings. Clamp insert fittings are considered a curse in professional irrigation circles; they are not designed with long term vision in mind, will rust and eventually leak. Besides they work out more costly anyways, if considering all factors. Trenching: According to basic LIA standards, trenches for mainline pipes must be 500600mm below finished ground level, and spray-lines must be at least 400mm below finished ground level. If your irrigation pipes are not at these depths, are lying just below the surface (100mm) or are above ground, then you are wasting money, and your contractor is not installing your system correctly. HDPE and LDPE pipe, will perish very quickly if exposed to sunlight above ground, and at shallow depths, will be pierced continuously during regular garden maintenance. This is a sure tell-tale sign of poor installation. Dripper line however is often in-stalled above ground, this is fairly
common, and within industry regulation, however covering the dripper line with a layer of mulch will extend its lifespan further. Valves (fig 5): These should ALWAYS be installed below ground within a suitable VALVE BOX (fig 6). This is why valve boxes are made. Below ground they are protected from sun and weather damage. Sun and heat damage valves very quickly. For this reason they should NEVER be installed against a wall, in a vertical position.
Valves are not made to be installed vertically, by doing so, one places tremendous strain on the inner diaphragm of the valve, I can further guarantee the valves / manifold will leak within the first year, if installed above ground. (Fig 7 & 8) are good examples of vales installed incorrectly, and signs of leaking. If valves are arranged in a cluster, using a GALVANISED MANIFOLD (fig 7) and are mounted on a wall, you’re asking for trouble, why; because plastic and galvanised
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Cornerstone Landscaping & Nature steel fittings, expand and contract at different rates in the sun / weather. The plastic valve will be the first to crack, or the manifold will leak as a result of the expansion movement. One should always try using plastic fittings where possible to connect valves in clusters. Communication Wires: These are the wires that link your controller to the valves. They must always be installed within a suitable sleeve pipe, from the controller to the valve box. Wire should be used that allows sufficient current to reach the valves over the said distance. Generally 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.5mm Cabtyre or similar wire should be used. When wires are joined to the valves or otherwise, suitable water proof splice connectors (fig 9) should be used. These are connectors that contain gel. The wires are joined and then inserted into the gel of the connectors. In this way, water cannot cause electrical fault, nor can the joins corrode. Isolating Valves (fig 10): These shut-off valves should be used as follows: 1) Used before the PRV to isolate the main-line and 2) before the valve / valve cluster. These shut-off valves make it possible to carry out maintenance when needed; one should always have the option to isolate both the mainline and each valve cluster. Finally, when designing an irrigation system, sprayers within the garden should always
overlap from all ends. We call this â&#x20AC;&#x153;Head to headâ&#x20AC;? placement of sprayers. Basically; the spray of water from each sprinkler (pop-up/ gear drive / riser pipe or similar) must reach the neighbouring or opposite sprinkler. In this way water is applied evenly to the area, eliminating dry spots, and combating the negative forces of wind. This is one of the most important aspects of efficient irrigation design and installation. Designing and installing irrigation is complex, there is much to know and learn. No contractor is perfect; we all make mistakes and must learn from these. The above points (although very brief), are the principles of proper irrigation design & installation, and according to our Val de Vie LIA.SA regulation, these need to be followed. If done correctly, your system will last many years, with only minor maintenance and adjustments. By empowering Homeowners with this knowledge, proper practices and standards can be obtained. Good Luck Mark Atkinson
Text Insert Two: Pipes above ground are no good & will not last.
Cornerstone Landscaping & Nature
the Bird Bird The eature:: Feature
AFRICAN SAcred SACRED IbIS IBIS AfrIcAn AFRICAN Hoopoe HOOPOE AfrIcAn
definite chill in the air and the obvious signs Although there is a definite of winter are well on its way, there is still a hive of activity in the air with our feathered friends. Just sitting with my morning coffee, I have witnessed the Sacred Ibis as they take off on flight. In itself, the very effective and unique ‘V’ their morning flight. flying is something to marvel at. It is effective because formation flying the formation decreases wind resistance for the birds at the flock. It is also one of those sights that we can back of the flock. fly amongst garbage units and witness every morning, as they fly sewerage works, in fact wherever the day’s food can be found.
AFRICAN SAcred SACRED IbIS IBIS AfrIcAn The Threskiornisaethiopicus or the African Sacred Ibis, named after Thotha an egyptian Egyptian god whose name means “He who is like the Ibis”. Sacred Ibis were held in high regard in ancient egypt Egypt and were even mummified mummified and buried with pharaohs. They were reported to have kept egypt Egypt free from plagues and snakes. The African Sacred Ibis is a gregarious bird, living, breeding and flying flying in flocks. flocks. They are generally quiet birds and usually only grunt or croak when breeding or squabbling about a morsel or titbit of food. The feathered torso and wings are white with black trim and the rest of the naked head, neck, earholes, eyes, legs and feet are all ebony black. They have a long heavy curved bill which is used for foraging. In the evening we can be rewarded with their return. flying Flying over our estate Estate to roost and feel secure for the night.
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the Bird Feature:
AFRICAN HOOPOE Another one of our feathered friends that can be seen in this pre-winter hive of activity is the African Hoopoe. Browsing through any nursery or garden department, you can find numerous statues, paintings, placemats and tributes to the graceful bird. With its long curved black bill and gorgeous crest, it is such an appealing bird for artists and designers alike. I am neither an artist, nor a designer but do so love them in the garden where I will be notified of their presence by their ‘hoop hoop’ call. You will often see them singularly or in pairs in open grasslands, parks and gardens. The African Hoopoe, UpupaAfricana, is a common visitor to our Estate and you can see them during summer. In the garden, you may be lucky enough to watch them walking about probing the ground with their bills. They eat insects and grubs but they also eat small frogs, reptiles and the young of rodents. When in a relaxed mode and eating, the Hoopoe relaxes its crest and it lays flat against its head but when alarmed, the beautiful crest is lifted, which more than doubles the size of its head. The crest feathers are different lengths and each is broadly tipped with black, forming the black bars on the flattened crown. The remainder of the head and neck area is cinnamon in colour. The rump is silky white and the tail glossy black. The Hoopoe is about 26cm and weighing in at about 57 grams. Genders differ only slightly in plumage with the males being paler in colour. The breeding season is August to February and the nest is usually in a hole in a tree, in a wall or in a mudbank. Four to seven pale blue or olive green eggs are laid and the incubation time is 15-16 days. Usually more than one brood is raised in a season. It is a messy affair with the nest never being cleaned. The chick’s form of self-defence is to defecate in the direction of the intruder. A real threat to the nest is the Cape Cobra. Like every homeowner, the African Hoopoe is fiercely protective over its nest. And finally the last endearing feature of this bird for me is the graceful low swooping flight. They fly low to the ground and the barred black tipped wings give a fluttering effect. A vision that remains with you long after they have left. We look forward to welcome the African Hoopoe home in warmer days. The next issue takes a look at the two common kingfishers in our area, the Pied and Malachite, as well as planting shrubs and trees to attract birds into the garden. Until then, wrap up warm and happy birding. Photos and Article by Glen Heramb
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Cornerstone Storage Units
StOraGe uNitS Due to the high demand for storage facilities in the area, new storage units are being built on the estate. The announcement of the facility was well received and many Homeowners and Residents jumped at the investment opportunity, with all 62 units sold out within only 48 hours. Each safe and secure unit is an 18m² single garage size with a 2.4m x 2.1m pull up door. The construction of the facility will be alongside the Champions Field next to the Maintenance Centre and will be completed by November 2013.
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Aesthetics Gallery CLADDING “4.2.3 Drypack stonework (natural stone matching that used in the gatehouse columns only.) No stonework tiles or cast concrete cladding will be permitted. (rule)”
EXTERNAL LIGHTS “4.9.1 All external lights mounted on the street facing elevation or ahead of this line shall be of the carriage type units in the colour black or dark grey. (rule)”
BALUSTRADES AND WROUGHT IRON WORK “4.5.1 All external balustrades are to be of a steel type with the elements (except support posts) having a maximum width of 10mm in any one direction and to be composed of primarily curvilinear elements typical of decorative wrought iron work. All balustrades to be black or a dark grey unless prior approval is obtained
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WROUGHT IRON BALCONIES AND TRELLISWORK “4.5.3 The guidelines strongly encourage the extensive use of wrought iron balcony railings and trelliswork. Owners are allowed to substitute any length of trelliswork in excess of 6m (garage width), on the street facing façade, for either the shutters or the pergola requirement. (rule)”
PERGOLAS “4.8.1 A pergola element is mandatory in front of the garage or an equal length of pergola provided elsewhere on the street facing façade. (rule)”
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Cornerstone Aesthetics Gallery MOULDINGS “4.7.1 The colour palette and the style of the estate encourage the use of plaster moulding to create relief on the facades. The use of corbelling and banding below eaves and along the line of the window head and cill height is strongly encouraged. Window surrounds will also be permitted. (guideline)”
DRIVEWAYS “3.3.2 Driveway materials are to be a combination of smartstone (or similar) concrete cobble (charcoal or grey colour) clay brick pavers, or exposed aggregate concrete surface beds (colour to be brown.)”
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Cornerstone Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
What are the HOA office hours and where are they situated? Val de Vie Sport and Leisure Centre Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 07H30 – 16H30 Fridays 07H30 – 16H00 Closed on weekends and public holidays. When are levy payments due and how does the extra levy affect me? 1st of the month in advance. When you buy a plot from 1 September 2012 in the extra levy phase you have a four month grace period from date of transfer to do your planning and to start building before the extra levy is applicable. When building starts you then have an additional 11 month period to complete the project in which the extra levy will again not be applicable. How do I update my personal information with the HOA? Please send an email to hoa@valdevie.co.za. How and when can I do my security gate enrolment? New HOA Members: Gate enrolment can only be done after the deed of transfer, in office hours and at the HOA reception, proof of identification is required. New Tenants: Enrolment can only be done on completion of a tenant enrolment form, available at HOA reception. Copies of identification documents and rental agreements must accompany completed forms. Workers: All domestics, gardeners, au pairs, butlers, etc. need to be enrolled, with necessary identification documents. Valid work permits are mandatory for foreign workers. Taxi services Contact Mr Driver on 078 927 9674 for taxi services between Paarl and Val de Vie for your domestic workers. How and when can I obtain a remote for the inner lane booms/river frontage gates? Remotes are only available to residents at R110 per remote. Land owners that are in the planning phase may request the building control office to motivate an application for a remote. Remotes can be ordered and paid for at the HOA reception.
How and when do I obtain my post box key? The post box key can only be obtained after the deed of transfer, during office hours at the HOA reception. What is my Val de Vie postal address? Name and Surname…(your SG number) Val de Vie Estate, Paarl, Kliprug Minor Road, 7646 How often is postage sorted? Postage is retrieved from town and sorted daily. You will receive a notification slip in your box for parcels that are too big for the box. These letters/parcels need to be signed for and collected during office hours at the HOA reception. How do I apply for a dustbin? It is the homeowner’s responsibility to apply for a dustbin once Drakenstein occupation is issued, use SG number as reference and phone Drakenstein Municipality at 021 807 4715. When is refuse removal? Our refuse removal is done weekly by Drakenstein Municipality. We form part of their ‘purple zone’. For collection days, please refer to their schedule at www.drakenstein.gov.za
The HOA Picnic area is located on the banks of the Berg River on the Northern side of the Estate. Access to the River Frontage and Picnic Area is controlled and only possible to residents via pre-programmed remote controls (same remote as for inner lane booms). Access is only possible via 3 gates - Southern Gate, Gate at Picnic Area and Northern Gate. Access is limited to non-motorised transport during day-light hours only. Who can I contact for electrical or plumbing assistance? Plumber: MD Loodgieters, 021 8724617 / 082 453 8867 Electrician: Steven Jones, 021 872 8711/082 802 7219 Drains: The Drain Surgeon, 021 855 3035/073 228 4278 Will there be a waiting area in the near future for domestics etc when waiting for taxi’s Yes, construction started in June and will be finished at the latest end of August. Where did the olives go? The olives where picked and taken to be pressed for olive oil. The intention is to bottle the oil and be able to provide each resident with a sample of our own estate olive oil.
Does Val de Vie have a recycling unit? Homeowners can make use of the paper and glass banks at the Maintenance Centre. March a free municipal door-to-door recycling service began on the estate. Each week on the same day as your refuse removal, your recyclable material will be collected. All you need to do is get your ‘dry’ recyclable waste into the free clear bag you are provided with. Then place it next to or on top of your refuse bin ready for collection. How many pets are allowed? Each unit is limited to two animals. Only domestic animals posing no danger, noise or odours may be kept. All domestic animals shall at all times bear a tag which shall reflect the name, telephone number and SG number of their homeowner. What types of fish have been established in the dams and is fishing allowed? Grass Carp, Kurper and Bass have been stocked in our dams and fishing is only allowed on a catch-and-release base. Please respect these resources. Picnic Area and access to River Frontage
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Cornerstone Estate Rules
Focus on Estate Rules
AnimAls Rule 8: Unless written authority has been given by the HOA, members are only allowed to keep a maximum of 2 (two) domestic animals per household on the Estate which pose no danger, noise or odours. it is vitally important that all domestic animals shall at all times bear a tag which reflects the name, telephone number and erf number of the relevant homeowner. Please take note that dogs must be kept in suitable enclosures and be prevented from straying off the relevant homeowner’s erf. Dogs are only allowed on the common areas on a leash while under strict control. Please visit our website at www.valdevie.co.za and follow the link to internal Communication for a full description of the rules regarding domestic animals and dogs under Pet Ownership Rules. APPROvAl Of AltERAtiOns AftER OCCUPAtiOn Rule 22: should a homeowner wish to make alterations to his/her house and/or garden, the homeowner must adhere to the following steps. All alterations must be shown on a plan for alterations done to
improvements and/or landscaping for scrutiny by the HOA. the controlling architect and HOA will merely ensure that the proposed improvements and/ or alterations comply with the set guidelines and will identify possible conflicting areas. All building plans must be submitted to the controlling architects and landscaping plans to the office of the HOA. the controlling architects together with the aesthetic committee shall evaluate the submitted plans. All plans for approval by the local authority must be submitted, together with the fully completed Architectural Plan Checklist, a perspective drawing, an A3 set of all building plans and an extra rendered paper copy for HOA record purposes. Approved drawings will be stamped by the controlling architects and made available for collection by the architect or homeowner for submission to the local authority. All approval fees are for the homeowner’s account. no building activity will be allowed without proof of the approved plans from the controlling
architects and if needed, the Drakenstein municipality or a letter from the municipality authorising the homeowner to start. Any alterations made in contravention of the above steps and/or failure to comply with the required procedure is subject to the HOA’s right to insist on the reversal thereof while the HOA is also entitled to impose a monthly penalty levy of R1 000 for each month during which such reversal has not been completed. lAnDsCAPing, POOls, jUnglE gyms Rule 25: jungle gyms, swings, trampolines, doll houses, bird cages, garden sheds, portable or temporary swimming pools and similar equipment or structures must be placed below the level of garden/yard walls in order that they are not readily visible from any road and/or other erf or public open space. no temporary wire fencing or similar fencing may be erected and all boundary screen elements must comply with the aesthetic guidelines. no temporary structures, as defined by the national Building Regulations, may be erected.
Val De Vie
Telephone Directory HOA EnQUiRiEs 021 863 6128 hoa@valdevie.co.za
EvEnts & mARKEting 021 863 6191 events@valdevie.co.za
DRAKEnstEin mUniCiPAlity / gEnERAl 021 807 4500
POlO 021 863 6169 polo@valdevie.co.za
OtHER sAPs – PAARl 021 807 4000
tRAffiC DEPARtmEnt 021 872 4755
sAlEs OffiCE 021 863 6101 property@valdevie.co.za
sAP flying sQUAD 10111
WinEs 021 863 6100 wines@valdevie.co.za POlO ClUB REstAURAnt 02 863 6174 restaurant@valdevie.co.za BUilDing DEPARtmEnt 02 863 6127 building@valdevie.co.za RyK nEEtHling sWim sCHOOl 082 3791111 valdevie@learntoswim.co.za sECURity 021 863 6110 072 900 3954 HEAltHClUB 021 863 6136 healthclub@valdevie.co.za
AnimAl HOsPitAl WEllingtOn 021 873 1196
fiRE BRigADE 021 872 2323
vEtEnARiAn DR DEOn vAn tOnDER 083 631 4603
flying sQUAD 10111
PAARl liBRARy 021 807 4871/4742
AmBUlAnCE PAARl 10177 021 872 1970
PAARl tOURism 021 872 4842
REsCUE EmERgEnCy 10177 ER EmERgEnCy REsPOnsE 084 124 PAARl HOsPitAl 02 860 2500 mEDi CliniC PAARl 02 807 8000
fRAnsCHOEK tOURism 021 876 3603 POisOn/ snAKE BitE infORmAtiOn 021 689 5227 021 931 6129 POst OffiCE 57 lADy gREy stR PAARl 021 – 872 5337
WAtER / ElECtRiCity 021 - 807 2557
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