Stanford River Talk December 2016

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R14 DECEMBER 2016 Volume 135 Stanford‘s monthly newspaper

Closed Christmas Day Book early for our annual New Year’s Day chill out braai and live music

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THANK YOU TO OUR TEAM OF CONTRIBUTORS! Art Director - Michelle McGee

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Over the past year I’ve discovered that not only is this one of the most beautiful Heritage Villages of Southern Africa there is something quite magical about it too - a magnetic attraction - you just keep on coming back... I did... for good.

You will find this issue filled with great content by Stanford’s many talented writers and I thank them for their continued contribution to our very own Village newspaper. We have a great offering jam packed from cover to cover!

There’s shopping and cooking and caring and history and reviews and dining and canoeing and live events and exquisite local cheeses and

fun and wine tasting and opinions and solitude and art galleries and relaxation and beauty and boating and walking and nature and fresh air - just everything under the sun for you in Stanford this December!

news and updates

Stanford - The Village in Southern Africa not to be missed - promising lots of shoutout from Stanford River Talk!

Wishing you and your family A Blessed Festive Season and a Fantastic New Year.

Lorraine SRT PUBLISHER

Reader's Letters #REDLINESMUSTFALL RESPONSE

Cover Image DantÉ Ruben - Madonna

In reply to Royd Frith’s letter regarding the red lines in du Toit Street, I wish to state the following: There are red lines in Shortmarket Street as well. This is because there has already been one serious accident involving a truck and a pedestrian caused by the ill approved Spar loading zone. The loading zone violates a number of traffic rules. There is no safe sidewalk for pedestrians and being less than 10M from a stop street in a narrow residential road causes a blind spot for vehicles entering or exiting Shortmarket Street into and out of Queen Victoria Street. Vehicles parking on the opposite side (before the red lines were painted and a proper curb erected) resulted in pedestrians having to dodge the traffic from the very centre of the road. I do not recall any campaigning from the general public opposing the painting of those red lines.

A similar situation has occurred in du Toit Street. When a business operates from a residential area the neighbourhood ceases to be just another quaint little village road. Nobody can speak for the residents living in that road because only they deal with the impact of that business. May I suggest that, since this issue is between them alone, that campaigning energies are directed towards a more worthy cause.

Penny Van Den Berg The Stanford Hotel

fynbos trail world class walk A group of us Stanfordians, who have been threatening for years to 'do' something for the last few years, finally booked and went on the Fynbos Trail. What a wonderful experience!

The walk, in itself, is an absolute treat; but far, far more than that is the depth of knowledge imparted by the professional guides - in our case Sean Privett (he who wrote the Field guide to the Flora of Grootbos Nature Reserve and the Walker Bay region) and Billy Robertson. The walk was fully catered, with two nights sleepover at different venues, our luggage was transported for us and we ended the hike with a swim and delicious 3 course lunch at Grootbos.

It's on our doorstep - do yourselves a favour and book now!

Chris Wolf (letter completely unsolicited)

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Opinions of contributors do not necessarily reflect those of the editor. Copyright All material in this issue is copyrighted, and belongs to The Really Famous Publishing CC unless otherwise indicated. No part of the material may be reproduced without prior permission. Published and printed by The Really Famous Publishing CC.

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news and updates

CPF News

By Stuart Anderson

IN SEARCH OF IRREFUTABLE EVIDENCE - CAMERAS!!

Rotary Club of Stanford

By Lana Coates

Bags of Love Here we are at the beginning of December, which means Rotary are appealing for donations towards our annual Bags of Love 2016 campaign. These are basic food parcels and the recipients of the bags are the poorest of the poor - children, the sick and the elderly - who normally rely on the various soup kitchens in Stanford for some nutrition. The Bags are vital at this time due to the volunteers who run the soup kitchens taking a 2-week break over Christmas and New Year, which means no food will be available to the desperately and genuinely poor of Stanford.

The campaign is coordinated by Rotarian Lana Coates, who will ensure that all bags are distributed in Stanford.

It was incredibly heart-warming to hand out 230 Bags of Love last year, thanks to the generosity and kindness of our wonderful Stanford community.

The cost of a Bag is R150. Payment can be made at Stanford Spar, the General Dealer or directly into Rotary’s bank account – Rotary Club of Stanford, FNB Hermanus, Account: 623 559 796 95, Branch code 250655. Reference “Bags” with your name and email address in order for us to acknowledge your payment.

Cash directly to Lana will also be most welcome.

Your kindness and generosity will be greatly appreciated, and go a long way in helping a poor family enjoy their Christmas, however humble it may be.

Contact Lana on 082 216 4398 or lanainstanford@gmail.com for more information.

Christmas Sunset Market -16 December Rotary will be at our usual spot at the Christmas Market. We’ll have stunning hampers of lovely goodies, including wines. In addition to this we’ll also have 2 beautiful perfume gift packs (Just Cavalli and Hugo Boss) for you to win. So please come and support us in this fundraiser.

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Police efficiency and successful convictions would be considerably improved if the village were to secure high definition cameras and/ or vehicle dashcams for their use. Too often the public prosecutor in Hermanus has thrown out cases owing to insufficient evidence surrounding these cases. Cameras would solve this evidential problem!

Geographically the town is ideally situated for cameras to be erected at the only two entrance points on the R43. At present the town is vulnerable to out-of-town criminals who use these entrances.

The latest stats show that since September, 13 out-of-town criminals have been arrested for crimes committed in Stanford, five from Gansbaai, four from Hermanus and one each from Hawston, Delft, Grabouw and Cape Town. With Hermanus's newly installed cameras operating successfully, SAPS anticipate that criminals could turn their attention to perceived soft targets such as in a village which does not have police cameras, Stanford.

The obvious problem, as always, is funding. Depending on the kind and the number of cameras used, they can be extremely expensive (hundreds of thousands of rands). Perhaps dashcams which are comparatively inexpensive (thousands of rands), could be fitted to the seven patrol vehicles. A start has to be made, and all of the municipality, our ward Councillor, the rate payers, the town's businesses and its associations need to be proactive in raising the funds for this safety initiative. Residents who can assist, are encouraged to contact Captain Coetzee.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH GENEROSITY It was recently revealed that the police had no fridge at the station where they are on duty 24/7. Thanks to the initiative and generosity of our Stanford North Neighbourhood Watch, a brand new fridge was bought and given to the police. Special thanks to Butch Zeederberg who put the money upfront, Chris Moll (Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator), Kevin Husk (CPF) and the seventeen Neighbourhood Watch members who contributed towards the cost of the fridge. Stanford goodwill at its best!

Pictured below in front of the fridge, are from L to R: Chris Moll, Warrant Officer Blayi, Butch Zeederberg, Warrant Officer Payne and Captain Coetzee.

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Annual Stanford 6's Cricket Tournament 26 December

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FO R D N A

Entertainment for the whole family.

Food stalls and beer tent will have refreshments for sale. Come and enjoy this six a side cricket tournament.

All proceeds are for charity – our beneficiaries are The Butterfly Foundation and Stanford Animal Welfare. We are appealing to everyone to please donate a If anyone tin/bag of dog or cat food would like to have to be dropped off at the a food stall please announcers tent on contact Mandy on the 26th.

082 213 0512 or stanfordsixes@gmail.com.

MOUNT PLEASANT THUSONG MOBILE PROGRAMME AIMS TO BRING SERVICES CLOSER TO THE PEOPLE A community dialogue centred on anti-crime and substance abuse was held at the Moffat Hall in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday, 8 November 2016.

The session, presented by Government Communications and Information Systems (GCIS) in partnership with Local Government, Overstrand Municipality, Department of Social Development, Hermanus Rainbow Trust, WWF – SA and Overstrand APP, was aimed at stakeholders in the community. Key challenges that emanate from the high rate of unemployment, increasing levels of high school drop-outs and the lack of tertiary institutions in the area, to name a few, were discussed.

The main purpose of the dialogue was to get a Needs Analysis from the community and to inform them about government programmes centred on bringing solutions to the challenges identified.

A two-day Thusong Mobile programme from 9 to 10 November 2016 will follow at the same venue with the express purpose of bringing services closer to the people.

Picture above: Portia Mlisa of GCIS addresses various stakeholders and partners at the dialogue session to discuss issues of concern relating to substance abuse, crime and unemployment in Mount Pleasant ahead of the two-day Thusong Mobile planned in the area from 9 to 10 November 2016.

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ON THE VILLAGE GREEN

End-of-Year Report 2016

It is exactly a year since Stanford Cares got off the ground in the Stanford community, and since the Share the Care model of care was introduced. The Share the Care model is used when there is need for structured, coordinated assistance and care. We are fairly pleased to be able to report that, since inception, we have helped about 20 individuals/families, ranging from looking after a four month old baby for a few hours while her mother had to deal with an emergency, rushing someone to hospital, popping in to see a bereaved person on a regular basis, putting people in touch with prospective carers, providing a wheelchair, to helping oversee medication for a short while, etc. Thus far, we haven’t needed to set up a caring roster with volunteers for any individual, but some residents have been supported by family/friends under our guidance. In all cases it has worked really well and one bit of advice shines through: be friendly with your neighbours and be kind to your existing friends and family, as they might well be the ones who keep a look out for you when you need it!

We have to reiterate that Stanford Cares does not, and cannot, solve personal problems for people, but we CAN assess your needs and then assist you to either facilitate a group (whether family, friends or volunteers) to support you, or point you in the direction of an available and suitable service that can help.

None of this would be possible without our dedicated team: Melody Schweyer and Barbara Martin who organise and coordinate things as needs arise – we are very grateful for their help – and particularly Adanne Geldenhuys, who helps out in nursing emergencies, always with a kind heart.

Personal Care at Home: We are very fortunate to now have Rita Du Preez on board coordinating this vital aspect of Stanford Cares. The aim is to provide a service to the community in the training of carers and providing the care needed, without it costing an arm and a leg. A very experienced trainer has been identified and the first training course will happen early in 2017. The 8-week course will cost R2000 and includes some practical training. If you would like more information, please contact us. Note that State patients can be referred via the clinic to receive home care from Ikamva. The service includes bed washing, wound dressing, blood pressure monitoring, TB and HIV medicine and care. In the meantime, there are already a few experienced carers available for private jobs. It is heartening to see what a caring community we live in and that, because of this, people can feel supported, and more able to remain in their own homes and be part of the community for as long as possible.

Christine, Elma, Melody, Rita and Barbara For further information, contact Barbara Martin: barbs@lonkirk.co.za or 0826528348 STANFORD RIVER TALK 5

SHOP TALK

STOCKING FILLERS

As Christmas races closer, shopping for gifts is on everyone's minds – unless you were all done in July, in which case we can no longer be friends.

Perhaps you are blessed with a large family, and are looking for affordable gifts for everyone, or, possibly, you have a small family, but are planning on showering your loved ones with multiple gifts. Possibly, every saturday from now until Christmas is booked up with parties, and you are playing Secret Santa at each one. Whatever your reason, stocking fillers are a great way to spread cheer on Christmas Day. As with any gift, the actual value of the items has nothing to do with the joy derived from giving or receiving, but there's such fun to be had in unwrapping a multitude of small gifts. Each of the following treasures comes in at R50 or under; just don't forget the clove studded orange, of course...

First up, dads, brothers, uncles and sons, Your Style Shop has funky flipflops in a variety of colours for those dads you know who plan to kick back and relax over the Christmas holidays, even if this results in pale hobbit feet seeing daylight for the first time since last Christmas (and while I might be advocating flipflops in your stockings, please no socks in your flipflops, ok?). The range is selling for R30 per pair – women's and kids' sizes are also available.

For all the women, the best one-stop stocking filler shop in the Village has to be Antjies – although there are some manly soaps for blokes too. Bath fizz bombs and hearts, bath tea and salts, boereseep, gardener's soap, and, of course, delicately fragranced, individually wrapped soaps for the lingerie drawer, Antjies has the lot. These items range from R13 to R50, and are as beautifully presented as they are lovingly made.

Finally, for the hordes of free range kids, of which Stanford has such a bountiful supply! The old fashioned wooden toys available at Stanford Emporium are bright, cheerful and fun – as authentic as apple pie. Choose from a selection of whistles, spinning tops, rattles, clackers and wobbly bobbly things. With prices ranging from R10 to R40, you don't even have to choose, but can afford to take several – I always do.

If you've still got change for your R50, and space left in anyone's stocking, Stanford Emporium also stocks great pocket sized notebooks – perfect for jotting down wish lists for Santa, keeping track of Scrabble scores, or plotting out the beginnings of that novel you've always been meaning to start. The small notebooks are R15, and the larger, proudly Stanford ones, are R25.

creative works HANDCRAFTED BAGS & JEWELLERY Clear Dumani runs the Village Emporium Coffee Shop where you can find his beautifully handcrafted products on display. Clear's leather trimmed handbags are made of recycled hessian coffee bags. He also manufactures the most exquisite plaited leather & cotton bangles and necklaces.

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art duet Danté and Cliff Ruben The purple flags outside the Ruben Art gallery in Queen Victoria Street are among the first things visitors see as they enter Stanford. Step within and you’ll find an inviting house filled with room after room of magnificent paintings.

Some are painted by Danté Ruben herself, some by local Stanfordians and others by well-known South African artists such as Errol Boyley, Carl Buchner and Chris Tugwell.

The Rubens are a perfect example of good teamwork. Cliff is an art broker (often dealing with high end South African art around the globe) and front man to their gallery of collectable and contemporary artworks. He also frames all the paintings Danté, the artist, creates in her studio, which is situated within their exhibition space. On a typical working day, after completing household chores, Danté settles behind her easel with her oil paints while Cliff opens the gallery and deals with clients. ‘We have had overseas visitors coming through on a daily basis lately’ he says.

Danté’s style is difficult to describe and yet very easy to recognise. Strong, confident brushstrokes, intriguingly beautiful colour combinations and distinctive faces. She lists Hennie Niemann and Irma Stern amongst her

tourism talks

ART talk

By Su Wolf

mentors. ‘When I visited Irma Stern’s house in Cape Town I was moved to tears’, says Danté. ‘I felt as though she would step into the room at any moment!’.

‘My father gave up his career to follow his passion for painting – a great leap of faith considering he had seven children to feed! So I grew up with the smell of turps and I literally learnt to paint at my father’s knee’ Danté smiles.

After many successful years as a landscape painter she found herself at saturation point and decided to have a break by working in Hennie Niemann’s gallery for two years.

‘This lead to a turning point in my painting career’ explains Danté. ‘I saw Old Masters with a new eye. And I started to paint figurative paintings rather than landscapes – I had found my niche.

Now I paint people who depict aspects of South African life; fynbos pickers and fishermen for example. But I like to keep experimenting too – so I’m currently exploring painting on bisque ware and sculpting is also on my bucket list. But painting will always be my first love!’

RUBEN ART GALLERY 2 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET STANFORD 083 770 0529

By Phil Murray

Stanford is a wonderful place to spend a long school holiday. Whether you are local or a visitor, staying with friends or escaping real life, there is loads to captivate your imagination and keep you busy in this little country village. The ‘Stanford Street Festival’ brings back the best of what village fairs used to be like in the days of old. With Queen Victoria Street closed to traffic from 10:00 –16:00 on 11 December, families and friends can stroll down the road enjoying the shops, market stands, parades, food court, wine and beer garden and street entertainment. Wouldn’t you like to win your partner’s weight in wine? Well, enter the ‘Carry your partner’ race and make sure you are in the running.

Stanford Animal Welfare also welcomes everyone to the annual ‘Music on the Lawn’ event. This casual evening picnic event on 10 December always draws a crowd while raising funds. The live music, and ‘Ballarina’ performance gets everyone into a festive

mood, so pack a picnic basket, bring your cozzies and support this hardworking charity.

Anton Goosen, a popular and timeless South African musician will perform at Stanford Valley Guest Farm on 14 December. Please contact Stanford Tourism (028 341 0340) for more details of this great, open air event. And for another kind of live performance, the Stanford Players are back with their annual amateur production called ‘Timeless: Songs of a century’ on 17, 19 and 20 December. Book at book @ stanfordinfo.co.za Don’t miss our weekly updates. Sign up for our Thursday ‘What’s On’ newsletter on our website (stanfordinfo.co.za) From pop-up shops, great local restaurants and markets to live music, Christmas Carols, Stanford’s famous Boxing Day Cricket on the Market Square and New Year’s Eve parties, we’ve got your social life sorted for December!

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school talk

By Maryanne Ward

All local schools are invited to send news and photographs each month.

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LION MASKS

GRADE 7 MARKET DAY

The Grade R learners made lion masks to expand on the wonderful outing to Panthera Africa. The learners that went to Panthera Africa told the others all about it, and all the children made their own lion masks. Much fun was had by all, and the lion roars shook the building!

Today the Grade 7 learners had a chance to show their entrepreneur skills.

You showed all the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.

You believed in yourselves and were goal orientated.

A big Thank You to Mr Mike Gibbs for sponsoring the outing

KIDS IN PARK #AGULHASNATIONALPARK The grade 5 learners had an exciting experience spending 3 days learning more about the environment, through fun games and activities. They were also proud to share their knowledge that they have learnt with the rest of the school.

THANK YOU ALLISTON APPEL and THE REST OF THE TEAM....

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ANNUAL PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY Every prize winner present was congratulated on their achievement.

The Headmaster, Mr LJO Pedro and staff were delighted to welcome: • Excited learners • Guests speakers, Mrs J van Velden(Principals Academy) and Ms O Dickson (Hermanus Times) • Proud parents, governing body members and other special guests

Left to right: Mr LJO Pedro (Headmaster), Ms O Dickson (Former leaners), Mrs M Maree (Deputy principal) and Mr N Dreyer (HOD intermediate Phase)

Left to right (back): Mrs G Damon (SGB Chairperson), Mr N Doty, Mr LJO Pedro (Headmaster), Mr I Spandiel, Mr M Van der Heyde, Mr J October Middle: Mrs A Doty Front Row: Mrs J Van Velden (Principals Academy) Mrs F Dreyer, Mrs S Spandiel and Mrs A Johnson

top achievers

Mrs. Rose Murray, Star Group member donated a book prize to the most improved learner #reading Back Row Left to right: Ruby Slamat, Dillon Hoogbaard, Cloe Appel, Joe-Heen Cornelius (Leadership), Kelly Hoffman.

Front Row Left to right: Elridge Isaacs, Hulan Benjamin, Lauren Pietersen, Karla Hoffman.

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Qualified dog trainer.

Well balanced diets, love and care.

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okkie smuts

Best Bilingual and Mathematics learner Grade 4-7

Veelsydigste Leerder en Dux leerder

Mar-Lize Potgieter ontvang trofee vir mees veelsydige leerder in graad 7.

Top left: Grade 4AE, Salmah Sydow - Mathematics and best bilingual learner Middle left: Graad 5AE, Jade Dreyer - Beste leerder tweetaligheid en Wiskunde Bottom left: Grade 6AE, Jade Coetzee - Best learner in Mathematics Beste Middel: Grade 7AE, Imaan Sydow - Best learner in Mathematics Top right: Grade 6AE, Damian van Heerden - Best bilingual learner Bottom right: Grade 7AE, Stephan Jooste - Best bilingual learner

Imaan Sydow - Gr 7 receives the Dux Trophy for highest Academic achievement.

prestasie Krieket en Rugby

Prysuitdeling Voorbeeldige gedrag en Chris en Amanda Gildenhuis Toekenning

Links bo: Ethan van der Schyff - Best Player Snr Cricket Links onder: Qasim Sultan - Best Player Mini-Cricket Middel: Leehanno Appel - Beste prestasie Snr Rugby O/13 Regs bo: Vincent Tobias - Beste prestasie Jnr Rugby O/9 Regs onder: Ryan Bantom - Beste prestasie Snrr Rugby O/11

Sport prestasies Links bo: Grade 3AE Lieschenique Coetzee Regs: Grade 6AE Nicole Dreyer, Nicole also received a prize for the achievement in Multilingual Creative writing competition where she achieved 2nd place in the Provincial competition. Links onder: Grade 7AE Praise Makore Middel: Chris en Amanda Geldenhuys toekenning gaan aan: Japie Louw (Hoofseun 2016) Dit word toegeken vir die volgende kriteria: Prestasie Graad 7, Leierskap, Voorbeeld stel, Lojaliteit Sportmanskap, Wye belangstelling, Vriendelikheid, Pligsgetrouheid STANFORD RIVER TALK 10

Links bo: Marcello Appel Landlope Links onder: Rachel Horn Jnr Hokkie Middel: Leehanno Appel Sportpersoonlikheid 2016 Heel regs: Kia McKay Sagtebal Speler Van Die Jaar

Easy Christmas Table Decorations

This time of the year, .many of us are trying to think of easy or simple table flowers or decorations or hand made gifts to give to our family or friends. If you started with planning early it would be possible to have some amaryllis bulbs and flowers. This can be done by keeping your bulbs in the fridge and taking them out about a month before Christmas so that they can flower in time for Christmas. Another colourful plant associated with Christmas is a poinsettia, that is actually an outdoor shrub that is grown in pots for the Christmas season. You would be able to

buy ready made plants that are in full flower from the end of November till end December.

The plants can be kept indoors in areas where you have lots of light, just make sure that you do not over or under water them as they will start to drop their colourful leaves.

To create something completely unique, visit your seedling section in your local nursery to find a variety of annuals. In your favourite colour combinations to suite your table dĂŠcor.

You can do this by combining a few different plants

CHRISTMAS talk

by Suzanne-Francoise Rossouw-Moss

in a container of your choice around the beginning of December. So they can fill your containers in time for your Christmas lunch or dinner. A last a very simple idea, would be to pick some Echeveria slips from your garden and place them on a colourful cloth of your choice on the table and then placing some Christmas ornaments in between or over the top. If you do not have any in the garden then you can buy a variety of different ones in your local nursery to pot up in small clay or metal containers as Christmas favours for your guests.

These can also be covered in tinsel to give it a more Christmas feel.

Anything can actually be used for table dĂŠcor, you need only use your creativity and have fun playing around with various ideas.

Tiger sees for the first time in 4.5 years!

I have this week experienced something absolutely amazing which I would like to share with you and the rest of the world. Two years ago we started a big cat sanctuary, Panthera Africa, in South Africa where we save big cats from the unethical breeding, trading, hunting, and interaction industry. We have among others saved a tiger, Arabella, and when we in July sterilised her we found out that she was more or less blind. The specialist told us that he could restore her eye sight with at least 60% and we immediately started to fundraise for her eye surgery. Within a few months we had enough money and booked the operation for 16 November. We can now tell you that Arabella is in recovery and she can see again! It is amazing to see how she is investigating and seeing the world thought new eyes.

RESTAURANT ART GALLERY FUNCTION VENUE MEADERY OPEN WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY

CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY

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SOAP BOX

by Martin Ranger

CHINESE TAKEAWAY

Now that we have had time to reflect on the election success of Donald Trump, it might be useful to consider the practicality of one of his fundamental election promises – bringing jobs back to America. Of course, this is an ideal shared by nationalist organisations around the world, including South Africa. Well, here’s why it’s not going to happen.

Let’s take a look at clothing and textiles as an example.

In the Sixties the Kennedy Administration sought to defuse, or prevent, any political or economic instability in South East Asia caused by the spread of socialist ideologies.

A mechanism to achieve this was the manipulation of trade agreements and tariffs in favour of the less-developed over the developed. At that time the principle Far Eastern sources of labour-intensive clothing and textile products were Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan. A system of production quotas was imposed to decelerate the growth of these established manufacturing centres. Restrictive tariffs were eased for countries that were either enduring civil war or that were perceived to be vulnerable to radical regime change. Eventual

CANOE CLUB

by Karin Pohl

beneficiaries of this strategy ranged from the fractured economies of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam and, later, included Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand and the Philippines.

this is not new since it would previously have been labelled ’Made in Hong Kong’. This century has also seen source management move to offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai.

This resulted in a rapidly increasing flow of cheaper clothing flooding the markets in the US and Europe. Domestic production dived and eventually became completely uncompetitive. This lack of competiveness was not just confined to price – quality, production lead times and general levels of service and response all exceeded previous norms.

China and South East Asia has responded to the massive investment made by worldclass retailers in fast turnaround design and manufacturing techniques. These have been supported by ultra-efficient distribution channels that have further added to retail profitability.

The outcome was inevitable. Manufacturers in the US and Europe started to close-down.

Unsurprisingly there were no domestic buyers for the machinery so complete plants overlocker, stock and barrel - were relocated to the Pacific Rim. Design, marketing and distribution remained in traditional bases like New York or London but the centres of mass employment had moved to the Mekong Basin.

Since its economic liberalisation China has become a major centre for clothing and textile production. A significant proportion of

And so Mr Trump, there’s your omelette.

I’d venture that deconstructing it into a box of eggs is almost impossible. Certainly expand and capitalise on the new technologies and successes, but Gap T-shirts labelled: ‘Made in the USA’? Good luck.

TRIPLE CHALLENGE SERIES

Eighteen junior members of the Stanford Canoe Club participated in the Western Cape Canoe Union's Triple Challenge Series in Cape Town during October and November. In total over 70 young paddlers participated in the Series, and our kids were up for some really tough competition from experienced young paddlers from the likes of Peninsula Canoe Club, Milnerton Canoe Club, Century City Canoe Club, Paarl Canoe Club and Bridge House Canoe Club.

The three events in the Series were held at Century City, Tyger Valley and Paarl. For some of our young Stanford paddlers this was the first time they visited Cape Town, while for most it was the first time they participated in a canoeing competition. We are very proud of the way in which all our young Stanfordians conducted themselves, with good performances from amongst others Reggie Titus, Hayward Gibson and Matthew Privett.

The youngsters will now be training hard over the festive season, as the next Triple Challenge Series will take place in January and February 2017.

For December, the Stanford Canoe Club is planning a Holiday Programme with the help of the Grootbos Foundation. Please note that this will be open only to members of the club, and that membership cards must be produced before any kit (boats, paddles, lifejackets) will be handed out - no card, no kit. This is in order to ensure that youngsters who take to the water have undergone the necessary proficiency tests, understand the rules of the river and will be off the water by 09h30. Please talk to one of the coaches at the training sessions if you would like to join the club. Membership fees are R300 for a senior members; R500 for a family (up to 4), R50 for a junior member and is free for development members. Donations are most gratefully accepted and will be used to now build the boat racks that we so urgently need, acquire kit and assist our development members in various ways.

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The manufacturing base for clothing and textiles has moved to Asia. As have the Firstworld based plants, the management expertise and the start of the supply chain pipeline. In the US the artisan skills have been lost and the training facilities closed.

Early in January the Club will be organising an "Open Day" where interested newcomers can come and find out more about the club, training and the like. In the meantime, if you have your own kit, do come and join us on Saturday mornings at 08h30 for a paddle down the river. For more information and a membership form, please see the Stanford Canoe Club Facebook page or email the Club at stanfordcanoeclub@gmail.com. Oh and please remember to put your name to your EFT membership payment/donation so that we know who paid what.

See you on the water!

VET talk

by Dr Olga Koorts Christmas is holiday time, family time, celebration time and there is no reason why the family pet should miss out on any of this. But it is also a time filled with hidden dangers that, with a little planning, can easily be avoided.

The greatest problems are often the result of curious noses and hungry mouths. Pieces of string like those found in gammon netting, ribbons on presents and tinsel can become stuck in the intestine, cutting through them and causing great damage. Bones from braais or roasts get lodged in mouths and intestines and fat trimmings cause vomiting, diarrhoea or even pancreatitis. Chocolate and some artificial sweeteners are toxic to pets.

Christmas ornaments are such tempting toys but if swallowed or chewed may cause an obstruction or injuries to the gums.

Rabbits, birds or puppies like to chew electric cords of Christmas lights and may receive a shock. It is better not to place dangling ornaments near the bottom of the tree and not to decorate with chocolates or cookies. Likewise, gifts containing edibles should rather not be placed under the tree.

STANFORD WANDELPAD TEAM For the many folk who have chosen Stanford as their home, one of the best attractions is our beautiful Wandelpad which winds its way along the banks of the Kleinrivier. The 3km path offers magnificent mountain views, abundant bird life and even the chance of an encounter with the elusive but resident Cape Clawless otters. The Wandelpad, which falls under Stanford Conservation, is maintained by a group of volunteers and assisted twice a week by the hard working Mr Pawli, Lucky and Bongani. In the past, a grant was made available for a team of 8 workers as part of the Working for the Coast job creation programme but, unfortunately, it appears that the “Green Team” will no longer be available. In the future, the Wandelpad Team will have to raise funds independently to continue the upkeep of the paths, the eradication of invasive aliens, reed control, the irrigation, feeding and pruning of trees and shrubs, litter control, the upkeep of the planters and garden at the entrance to Stanford and childrens playground, tool maintenance and the ongoing problem of picking up doggie doo.

We would like to install identification plaques on all the trees which have been planted, together with the name of the tree donor but insufficient funds prohibit this project. The Team appeal to all Stanfordians to be mindful of the effort and hard work that goes into maintaining these areas of our village and the costs incurred. Any donation of tools, time, and dare we say it, money, would be gratefully accepted and will ensure that the Team are able to continue their efforts to maintain this unique and special feature of Stanford for the enjoyment of residents, visitors and future generations.

Warm lazy summer days are often spent on the beach with Fido in tow. Remember that dogs suffer from heat stroke, sunburn and dehydration like we do so provide shade, water and even sunblock for them. Dangling fish hooks with bait attached might look like a quick snack but when these get stuck they are painful problems. And blue bottle stings are no fun either.

Some owners simply leave pets at home with overfilled dishes of food and water when they go away for Christmas weekend. Please at least get a friend or neighbour to check them more than once a day or preferably get a house sitter, book them into a kennel or take them along.

And finally think very carefully before giving a pet as a gift – it is not fair on an animal to give it to someone who does not want it or cannot care for it.

THANK YOU! Stanford Conservation would like to specifically thank Petronella Ferreira and her staff for repairing a number of broken treads on the 47 steps and upgrading the path from the bottom of the steps to under the Milkwoods.

Our appreciation also goes to Hansie from JC Civils for the minimal damage done whilst constructing the pump station at the bottom of King Street.

Backrow: Sidney Smith, Mr Pawli, Debbie Alexander, Mary Knight, Basil Whittaker, John Withers, Marian Williams.

Seated: Bongani Khumsha, Peter Hochfelden, Lucky Majiyesa Absent: Ian Wilson, Tony Coates, Doris & Ronald Dettke, Neville & Jane Corollissen

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HERITAGE TALK

Stanford Onderwys 1913 tot 1963 Die Onderwys ‘n kort oorsig vanaf 1913 tot 1963 (Stanford) - Amelia De Villiers

Met die afstigting van die Stanford gemeente in 1913 was hier ‘n Intermediêre Skool, gehuisves in die eerste drie klaskamers van die huidige gebou. Mnr J J van der Merwe was die skoolhoof en bygestaan deur Mnr G I Delport, Mej A Mostert en Mej Annie de Bruyn (later Mev J.B.E van Dyk).

Van die 118 leerders in die skool was 17 in klasse bo standerd ses ons huidige graad 8.

Die skoolkomitee het destyds bestaan uit Mnre. JD de Villiers, H L Moore(sekretaris), J J van Dyk, E J Moore en M J Lourens.

In 1914 word twee addisionele klaskamers aangebou teen ‘n koste van

800pond. Mnr van der Merwe het aan die hoof gebly tot 1918 waarna die hoofskap. Vir ‘n tydperk van 18 maande vakant was en gevul is deur verskeie persone in ‘n tydelike hoedanigheid.

Intussen het wyle Ds. M N Janse van Rensburg hom baie sterk beywer vir die verhoging van die skool se status tot ‘n Sekondêre Skool. Sy onvermoeide ywer is bekroon toe die skool vanaf 1 Julie 1920 sekondêre status verkry het.

‘n Nuwe hoof, Mnr H H L Smuts het die teuels oorgeneem tot einde van 1949.

Saam met Ds. Van Rensburg beywer hy hom vir die daarstelling van ‘n koshuis vir behoeftige leerders wat dan ook in april 1921 ‘n werklikheid word. Mnr en Mev Jan Ham het as die eerste huisouers opgetree. Hierdie stap het meegebring dat die leerdertal op die rol van die skool opgestoot is na 205 in 1922.

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In 1932 was die koshuisbestuur voor ‘n moeilike besluit geplaas deurdat die afloop badwater van die koshuis in waterslote beland het en dit besoedel is.

Die probleem is opgelos deur die aankoop van die ou pastorie deur die toenmalige matrone wat ook die nodige opknappingswerk en uitbreidings laat aanbring het. Voortaan sou die koshuis bekend staan as die Linguenda-Koshuis.

In 1934 word in oorleg met die Administrateur J.H. Conradie ‘n aangrensende erf vir die skool aangekoop om sodoende ruimte te verskaf vir bykomende speelterrein en landboutuintjies. In hierdie jaar is die eerste skoolinsameling gehou wat 94pond opgelewer het.

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HERITAGE TALK

IS YOUR BUILDING HERITAGE GRADED? The Overstrand Municipality initiated a heritage survey of all buildings (including farm buildings) within its jurisdiction. A copy is available from the municipality’s website, and a hard copy should be available from the municipal offices and/or the library. You will also then be able to determine whether your property falls within Stanford’s Heritage Area or not. The Heritage Area is bounded from Daneel Street in the East, De Bruyn Street to the South, Moore Street to the West, the Klein River frontage between Moore and Adderley Streets, and Adderley Street to the North. The majority of Stanford’s Heritage Graded buildings are situated within this area, but there are a number outside the Heritage Area and in rural locations (on farms etc).

Heritage Western Cape maintain a “Grading Criteria” manual, details of which formed part of a public presentation made by our own Heritage Architect, Maureen Wolters, in 2015.

These criteria dictate whether a building is eligible for Heritage Grading status and the protection that goes with that status.

There are various categories of Grading status and a building is Graded (or not) dependent on its perceived level of importance to the Provincial architectural heritage. The Grading status given to a building affects what can and what can’t be done to alter a building. It is important to bear this in mind when considering any alterations (however small).

BUILDING, ALTERING OR RENOVATING WITHIN THE STANFORD HERITAGE AREA, AND OF HERITAGE GRADED BUILDINGS, BUILDINGS MORE THAN 60 YEARS OLD (OVER TIME, MORE BUILDINGS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY, WHETHER OR NOT THOSE BUILDINGS HAVE ANY DEEMED “HERITAGEWORTHY MERIT”), AND ON PROPERTIES OF MORE THAN 5,000 SQUARE METRES IN EXTENT OUTSIDE THE HERITAGE AREA Heritage Western Cape (HWC) has very recently confirmed the following: The legal position is that until the Overstrand Municipality applies to HWC and is found competent in terms of S8(6)

of the National Heritage Resourses Act (NHRA), they will not be able to assess applications under S31(7) which provides that consent is required for any "alteration or development" in a Heritage Area.

Development of a vacant erf is included.

All applications must be submitted to HWC. Developments, however minor, within the Heritage Area (whether on private property or public or municipal land, including road surfaces and verges) and whether proposed by private individuals, companies, the Municipality or a Provincial Government Department (e.g. the Western Cape Department of Education) are all subject to the above requirement.

The Stanford Heritage Committee (SHC) is a registered conservation body.

Registration means that all applications must be referred to the SHC for comment by the applicant but does not confer any decision making powers on the conservation body.

As the municipality is not yet deemed to be a competent authority in terms of the NHRA, the procedure for presentation of development/planning proposals is as follows: 1. Submit formal or sketch plans to the SHC, who will then make recommendations or have no comment.

2. If sketch plans (which is optional but recommended), formal plans will then have to be presented with or without taking into account any recommendations made by the SHC. 3. If final/formal plans and SHC has made recommendations: either submit revised plans to the SHC or submit plans to HWC together with the SHC’s comments, plus a motivation for not incorporating those recommendations.

As HWC relies to a large extent on the local registered conservation body for guidance, disagreement with the SHC’s recommendations could lead to a delay in the approval process.

4. Once a permit has been obtained from HWC, the plans can be submitted to the Municipality for their approval (or not) thereof.

The SHC meets once a month, but a special meeting can be scheduled if requested as a matter of urgency by an architect or owner. It is advisable to submit and discuss concept/sketch plans with the committee before going to the expense of drawing up final plans.

It is important to note that: (a) As HWC is not “on the ground” so to speak, they will require a lot of information from the applicant in addition to the plans (for example: photographs of the site and/ or existing buildings, photographs of the surrounding streetscape, surveyor’s report etc). Details of these requirements can be obtained from HWC’s website: www.

HWC.org.za ; (b) If HWC issues a permit for proposed work, they will require that the work is done strictly in compliance with the approved plans. No deviation (however minor) from approved plans is permitted.

If changes to previously approved plans are desired, revised plans will have to be submitted following the same procedure outlined above; (c) The NHRA does not make provision for the condonation of illegal work (i.e. work done without obtaining a permit in terms of the same Act PRIOR to starting the proposed work). HWC will not issue a permit in relation to “as built” plans, and will consider laying charges if they deem the work to be illegal; and (d) Any alteration or development is just that. From (for example) a change of window frames from wood to aluminium; to building a boundary wall; to changing roofing material; to placing advertising signage; to developments that affect the view of or from the Heritage Area; to pumping stations, street furniture (lighting, signage etc); to changes that impact on a neighbouring building (with especial emphasis on Graded buildings), all are deemed to be within the scope of the NHRA. If unsure, it’s best to check first. It will add to the timescale of any work, but penalties for deemed illegal work could otherwise apply.

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HERITAGE TALK

by Bea Whittaker

BUZZY BEEZ SAVED FROM BEING DEMOLISHED Word got out at the end of September that the Department of Education intended to demolish the Grade 111A heritage registered Buzzy Beez building on the Okkie Smuts school grounds and replace it with two face brick classrooms. The Stanford Heritage Committee (SHC) immediately contacted the headmaster and found out that the department had not applied to Heritage Western Cape (HWC) or the Overstrand Municipality for a demolition order, or for approval of any of the new building works. As the school buildings are all Heritage Graded and fall within a proclaimed Heritage Area, all new construction and any renovations or alterations must be approved by HWC. After the SHC had been in contact with the architects, revised drawings were provided; this time preserving the Buzzy Beez building but placing the (still face brick) classrooms right in front of the building where the existing jungle gym is. A flurry of emails, telephone calls and site visits later and all of the issues were resolved within two weeks. The classrooms, now to be plastered and in “Stanford Style”, will be placed further away, be less visible and will not obstruct the view of the Buzzy Beez building from the road. The plans were then submitted to HWC. They also did their best to fast-track the approval process and within 6 weeks of it becoming known that new classrooms were to be built, the department now has the go-ahead to build – much to everyone’s delight as work has to be completed by the end of March 2017.

RIVER TALK KLEIN RIVER

by Clive Pearce ASSOCIATION OF BOATING (KRAB) and the leisure use of the Klein River The busy season on the river is once more upon us and KRAB would like to both underline some of the long existing bylaws on the river and highlight a few new ones recently introduced to ensure the safety of all users. KRAB is a public /private arrangement set up in 2004 in conjunction with Overstrand Municipality to control access to the river via the Du Toit street slipway, behaviour on the river, and ensuring the licencing of boats and boat operators.

The entire Municipal area from the R43 bridge to beyond the sharp bend downstream of the launch area as sign posted remains speed restricted to Dead Slow – No Wake. All motorised water sport is strictly prohibited in this area. The Power Line corner – to be sign posted in the coming days - is for the first time also speed restricted to Dead Slow – No wake, and water sport is prohibited. The rocky corner at Middelburg Farm as sign posted remains a Dead Slow – No wake area.

This ‘delay’ is miniscule in comparison to what would have happened should work and demolition have started and a stop works order then been issued. The latter would have had considerable repercussions and work would have been delayed for at least 6 months. It is therefore important to follow the correct procedures from day one when you are building and/or renovating in Stanford’s Heritage Area.

Although the Buzzy Beez building will not be demolished, it has been declared to be structurally unsafe. The Department of Education has indicated that it may contribute towards the restoration thereof, but funds for the balance of the cost will have to be raised (hopefully from, amongst others, the hundreds of learners who were taught at Okkie Smuts over the past 100 years). We would like to congratulate Liz Hochfelden and her committee for their swift action and response – resulting in a win-win situation for Stanford’s learners and the village’s architectural heritage. The saving and eventual restoration of the Buzzy Beez building has a long way to go. The school also has to deal with asbestos-ridden classrooms and the matter of a supposedly temporary and illegally installed “mobile” classroom. But, progress is being made.

Also new for this year is that water sport will not be permitted before 9.30am, and all craft will proceed at Dead Slow – No Wake prior to this time. All motorised craft will display the new white on black 2017 stickers on both sides of the hull.

There will be no access to the river for those not in possession of valid skipper`s tickets.

In order to ensure the safety of all users, the National Regulations and local bylaws as applicable to inland waters will be strictly enforced, in particular the Keep Right rule, which applies to all craft, motorised or not. KRAB will be assisted by Law Enforcement and Cape Nature who will have boats on the water at peak times, as well as SAPS where required. It is also to be noted that the water level is much higher than usual, and that any entry into the bird sanctuary at the bottom of the river is strictly prohibited by Cape Nature and will be patrolled and sign posted to ensure compliance.

Our river is one of the town`s greatest assets and is for the safe recreational use of all. The Committee cannot be everywhere at once and we as usual welcome input from the public and river users, whether in the form of legitimate complaints, or questions and comments.

KRAB wishes all a pleasure filled and safe boating season on the river.

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Season is upon us once again. We would like to welcome all visitors to our very special village and wish our clients, colleagues, family and friends a Joyous and Peaceful Christmas. May 2017 be filled with Love and Happiness.

Dear Natalie and Marianne and Amy Thank you so much for the generous gift of toiletries comprising soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes, hair and shower gel and lovely sets of glitter shower gel, bath duck and pretty bath sponge.

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Thank you to Stanford Village Properties for our much needed art supplies. From the pupils at St Pauls xxx

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STANFORD RIVER TALK 18

school talk

FUNIMFUNDO

By Jane Downie Dunn

Funimfundo meaning Seeking Knowledge is the name of our school Food 4 Thought is is the name of the umbrella NGO Funimfundo Pre-School has always been showcased in River Talk bringing to the attention of our fellow Stanfordians and visitors that we have a vibrant isiXhosa Pre-School in our midst. Our innovative school has been educating 3 to 6 year old Xhosa speaking children for 13 years. Feedback from educators, family and friends testify to the fact that many of our original pupils have now left senior school as happy integrated and educated young adults; thanks in the main to their structured and caring start in Early Childhood Development.

To ensure the continued progress of our school our three teachers are given every opportunity to improve their skills by enlisting them in various enlightening study courses. We all have our personal charities. Envisage a well educated South Africa populace and their place in your chosen cause. It starts with nurturing and educating small children. It’s a fact! ECD education is a vital base for the upliftment of society.

In the spirit of an African Christmas, we encourage all those who identify with the need to support education in all its forms to continue investing in the future of our country.

Contact Details: 083 240 8454 (Maryanne Ward) www.food4thought.org.za Visitors are welcome by appointment – contact Maryanne Ward on 0832408454

Without donations from informed donors we would not survive.

We thank those who freely give of their valuable time, stretching the children’s perception of the world in art and story-telling. We thank the amazing donors who have unstintingly helped this venture from its inception, watched its growth, proud to be instrumental in its success.In your planning of the year ahead, consider making a difference by placing a monthly stop order with your bank to benefit Funimfundo, a Food 4 Though school project. Come and visit the school and meet the demonstrative children and devoted staff.

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INVASIVE SPECIES OF THE MONTH

by Bea Whittaker

The Spanish Broom plant (Spartium junceum), at the moment prolifically growing in the R43 ditch and many Stanford gardens, is a Category 1b declared weed in the Western Cape – which means it has to be destroyed and is not allowed to grow in your garden or in any public open space. The best way to get rid of this invasive is to cut it down to just above the ground and immediately apply a herbicide such as Confront to stop it from resprouting.

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DAVID LIVINGSTONE CONTINUED David Livingstone was a ‘giant’ of the Victorian Age. On his shoulders were heaped honours and accolades, his books were bestsellers and the British Nation waited impatiently for news of his exploits in the wilds of Africa. Dying a lonely and painful death in central Africa, he was buried in Westminster Abbey – an honour never before accorded a commoner. Guy Winchester-Gould tells the story of this remarkable missionary, doctor and explorer

Zambezi Expedition- Part 7

Livingstone’s mandate was to ‘suppress the slave trade and open Central Africa to commerce’. Navigable rivers, particularly the Zambezi, were regarded as key to the enterprise. With him at its head, the ‘Zambezi Expedition to Central Africa’ embarked in March 1858. Accompanying him were Mary and their youngest child, Oswell, named after elephant hunter William Cotton Oswell who had financed and accompanied Livingstone on his successful mission to Lake Ngami some years previously. Under his command was an array of ‘experts’ including the experienced artist and traveller, Thomas Baines, who was to act as artist and storekeeper.

Feted as a major African explorer, Livingstone returned to Africa with the grandiloquent title of ‘Her Majesty’s Consul at Quellimane for the Eastern Coast and the Independent Districts of the Interior’! As representative of the world’s only ‘superpower’, he commanded a national expedition with a virtual free hand. The name ‘David Livingstone’ dazzled in the firmament of African travel and exploration.

The Expedition was to prove more exacting than any of his earlier trans-continental journeys. Arriving in Cape Town on 1 May 1858, to an enthusiastic reception, Mary was unwell so remained in the city with her mother and father, Mary and Robert Moffat, who were present to meet them. Livingstone, always in a hurry, boarded the sailing vessel “Pearl” and continued up the coast to examine various channels by which the Zambezi spilled into the sea. His plan was to get everyone up to Tete in “Pearl” before transhipping to the smaller, wood-burning “Ma Robert” prior to continuing up-river - despite being warned by the

Portuguese that rivers into the interior were unnavigable! Whilst work was in progress, “Ma Robert” was bolted together and launched.

Some 65 kms up-river cataracts obstructed “Pearl’s” progress obliging the party to stop and transfer provisions and equipment to the lighter “Ma Robert”. Other tribulations had also to be overcome.

Fever laid low several members and everywhere was evidence of slavers heading to the coast with chain gangs. Most immediately important, however, what to do about the rapids obstructing their progress? As an ironic gesture he named the most impassable cataract - the ‘Murchison Falls’ - for his friend and fellow-Scot, Sir Roderick Murchison, President of Royal Geographical Society! Being in a predicament he was not slow to write his sponsors, the British Government, requesting immediate delivery of an even shallowerdraught vessel in which to continue up-river. The “Lady Nyassa” was soon on her way while the party continued aboard “Ma Robert” (rechristened “Asthmatic” from the puffing and groaning with which she progressed!) which consumed colossal quantities of firewood each day as she snorted and belched her way up-river! Commentators maintained her gargantuan appetite for wood was responsible for despoiling many riverine forests! Also, she was leaking badly.

The British Government wasted no time in coming to her Consul’s aid, sending out the steamer “Lady Nyassa” aboard a larger vessel. With her came Mary (‘the spoke in his wheel’, as he referred to her!) to rejoin her husband. (to be continued)

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KITCHEN talk

By Bryan Robertson

JAZZ UP CHRISTMAS AND HAVE CHARLES MINGUS KNOCK YOU ON YOUR ASS!

Whenever you need to jazz up dish and give it a sensory whack, nutmeg is your spice. Nutmeg and mace have similar sensory qualities, with nutmeg having a slightly sweeter and mace a more delicate flavour.

Nutmeg is used for flavouring many dishes, usually in ground or grated form, and is best grated fresh in a nutmeg grater.

In Indonesian cuisine, nutmeg is used in various dishes, mainly in many spicy soups. It is also used in gravy for meat dishes, such as beef stew or ribs with tomato. In Indian cuisine, nutmeg is used in many sweet, as well as savoury dishes. It may also be used in small quantities in garam masala. Ground nutmeg is also smoked in India.

In Middle Eastern cuisine, ground nutmeg is often used as a spice for savoury dishes. In traditional European cuisine, nutmeg and mace are used especially in potato dishes and in processed meat products; they are also used in soups, sauces, and baked goods. It is also commonly used in rice pudding. In Dutch cuisine, nutmeg is added to vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and string beans. Nutmeg is a traditional ingredient in mulled cider, mulled wine, and eggnog. In Scotland, mace and nutmeg are usually both ingredients in haggis.

In Italian cuisine, nutmeg is almost uniquely used as part of the stuffing for many regional meat-filled dumplings like tortellini, as well as for the traditional meatloaf. Japanese varieties of curry powder include nutmeg as an ingredient. In the Caribbean, nutmeg is often used in drinks such as the Bushwacker, Painkiller, and Barbados rum punch. Typically, it is just a sprinkle on the top of the drink. In the US, nutmeg is known as the main pumpkin pie spice and often shows up in simple recipes for other winter squashes.

With Christmas bearing down on us and the stressful family gatherings, nerves are frazzled and irritation levels high. Enter eggnog!! The first example of the term "eggnog" was in 1775, when Maryland clergyman, Jonathan Boucher, wrote a poem about the drink which was not published until 30 years after his death:

screen talk

By James Yeats

Eggnog is a very seldom drunk drink in South Africa, but I'm sure Stanford can start a new trend. Charles Mingus, a world-class jazz double bassist, composer and band leader, was known to have a busy home between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and it may be as a result of his secret eggnog recipe.

“Mingus’s holiday eggnog was a concoction so delicious and mind-blowing, you would do anything to make sure that you saw him at Christmas." - Janet Coleman Ingredients

1 Egg per person 2 Sugar cubes per egg One shot of 151 proof jamaican rum per person (or stroh rum) One shot of brandy (or bourbon) per person Some milk (amount not specified) Cream (amount not specified) Vanilla ice cream Fresh nutmeg – lots Mix milk & egg yolks in bowl Add rum very very gradually or it will burn eggs Add brandy Add whipped egg whites Add whipped cream Add fresh grated nutmeg Stir Add ice cream to keep eggnog cold!

National Geographic writer Rebecca Rupp states that with eggnog's saturated fat, cholesterol, liquor and high calorie count, "...[t]here’s no way this stuff is good for us."

Nutmeg is highly neurotoxic to dogs and causes seizures, tremors, and nervous system disorders which can be fatal. Nutmeg's rich, spicy scent is attractive to dogs which can result in a dog ingesting a lethal amount of this spice. Eggnog and other food preparations which contain nutmeg should not be given to dogs.

NE R V E

“Nerve”, stars Julia Roberts’ niece (Emma Roberts) and James Franco’s brother (Dave Franco). I wasn’t expecting much when I recently watched it, but the synopsis seemed good enough, so I decided to give it a try.

Vee (Roberts) is a High School senior who is desperate to step out of the shadow of her best friend (Sydney) and lose her reputation as the “good girl”. She signs up for an online game where “watchers” dare “players” for prize money. Her first dare is innocent enough, having to kiss a stranger for 5 seconds. This is where she meets Ian (Franco), the combination of Franco and the money she stands to make is too much to resist.

Together they make their way to the city (New York) and as the cash rewards increase so does the danger level of each dare. Things quickly escalate from an awkward kiss to life threatening situations. As everything is streamed live to all the paying watchers, the popularity

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"Fog-drams i' th' morn, or (better still) egg-nogg, At night hot-suppings, and at mid-day, grogg, My palate can regale...

becomes as much of a draw as the cash for Vee. This movie is a stark reminder of the dangers of the Internet and how we all feel very anonymous when using it, but so much of our personal information is floating in the “cloud” that anyone could find out more about you than you ever thought possible. This movie will not win any awards, but Roberts and Franco are definitely stars of the future and it’s a cool movie nonetheless. It’s aimed at a younger audience, but all ages will manage to get through it with an open mind and a bit of popcorn.

LIVING SOUNDTRACK

By Andrew Herriot

THE EDGE OF THE WORLD IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS 2001

Once the local ethnic tensions had

and visit the inhabited islands by outboard

time to be introduced to the local musos

been settled, The UK Department For

boat and plane, where you could easily

especially since being friendly with the

International Development (DFID) in its

believe you're the first person to ever slip

Head of Her Majesty’s Diplomatic Service,

inestimable wisdom appointed me to lead

into the clear blue waters and set foot on

who was pre-disposed to holding cultural

an education improvement project in the

the warm sand and paddle (unsettling

events at his high residence together

Solomon Islands, a nation comprising

at first) with non-aggressive miniature

with his wife Liz. On one occasion I

hundreds of islands in the South Pacific,

sharks! Education in Solomon Islands

learnt the National Solomon Islands

well known for its colossal scenery,

was not compulsory and only 60 percent

Anthem scored in three basic 12 bar

dazzling scuba diving and extraordinary

of school-age children had access to

blues chords accompanied by the famous

WWII-era relics. Among its acclaimed

primary education but it had been decreed

Pan Slipper Tubes. ("Wakabaot Long

diving destinations are the enormous

by the SI Government that international

Saenataon" https://www.youtube.com/

Marovo Lagoon and Iron Bottom Sound,

funding was required to help develop

watch?v=QDHDNBqMDus). Finding

which are littered with dozens of sunken

learning materials in English although the

the right pitch when accompanying a

warships as a result of the Battle of

Lingua Franca was ‘pidgin’, a delightful

number of pan pipers who slapped tubes

Guadalcanal (read The Thin Red Line, a

and eloquent form of everyday language

with their slippers to create polyphonic

fascinating account of American soldiers

communication (Mi fela barava angre –

sounds was quite a challenge for a

facing the horrors of war in intense jungle

I’m very hungry!). That was my context

western keyboardist and a guitarist who

combat in Guadalcanal during World War

however lurking behind the scenes was

spent his childhood in the company of

II). Guadalcanal is the main province and

a wealth of opportunities to engage

that great intelligent English Rock Band,

one of the archipelago’s largest islands

with the polyphonic sounds of the South

The Zombies (have a listen to their 1965

where the capital city of Honiara sits which

Pacific. In double-quick tempo I was

hit song (https://www.youtube.com/

was my ultimate destination, The Ministry

ushered into the office of the resident

watch?v=CKBRc8zNQ30). There was

of Education Curriculum Development

British High Commissioner, ostensibly

so much more to do and experience in

Unit. What an exciting opportunity for

my in-country boss, who did not have a

a country with hundreds of islands and

my next Musical Extravaganza to work

Rolls (ref Ghana in Issue Vol 123), but he,

that required travel from one end of the

in a diverse colourful country noted for

Brian, did have a guitar and was a great

archipelago to the other; 1,500km in

its culture, its music (pan and slapped

football supporter thus began a long-

total. Has BEBOP arrived, I wonder?

pipes/bamboo tubes with slippers

term friendship to this day – he invited Sir

Purity.

and slit drums), its history and its

Bobby Charlton to open the new stadium

peoples (Melanesians, Polynesians and

and what a thrill to meet him. It took no

Micronesians and a scattering of Chinese) and the usual expat community (mainly Ozzies), just three hours from Brisbane, Australia. My wife instructed (nae commanded) that we make a quick reprise visit back to Brisbane (3 hour flight) over a weekend and purchase a full 88 Yamaha Keyboard, hence the inception of my lengthy and intimate relationship with electric keys began in 2001 passing through various phases over the years until today in Stanford where I play a Roland RD 700 GX (September 9/11 put a damper on our life as we learned of the loss of a family member). My job in SI was clearly to familiarise myself with the educational needs of the country, talk to the key players

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NATURE talk

by Naas Terblanche

Frog news The big frog news is that the Western Leopard Toad baby frogs are now emerging. I saw many little toads at my neighbour’s farm dam. Under every second stone or piece of wood that you turn over you see them for a split second before they disappear in the grass. They should be at the Willem Appel dam as well. Look out for them. The Raucous Toads will probably start emerging next.

As for the rest of the frog community the calling season is now over except for a few Alum Lily Frogs still calling.

business hours • Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 17:30 • Saturday: 08h00 - 13:00 • Sunday: 10:00 - 12:00 • Public holidays: 9:00 - 13:00

A baby Wester n Leopard Toad freshly emerged from Modderrivier farm dam.

Photo taken by Annalize Mouton.

clinic hours • Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 16:00 • Saturday: 08:00 - 12:00 • Public holidays: 9:00 - 12:00

t e l: 028 384 0637 fa x: 028 384 0455 epharm.gansbaai1@telkomsa.net h o o f w e f 29 - G a n s ba a i.

The Original Geranium Wherever you travel in the world you see colourful Geraniums on balconies and in gardens. Where did they come from originally?

We just returned from a short visit to Richmond in the Karoo. On the way back we travelled through Meiringspoort . We stopped at a rest point in the pass and discovered the answer to that question firsthand. In a vase in the display area was a specimen of the flowering pink pelargoniums that we saw all along the road on the mountain slopes. It had the inscription: “Wild Geranium-Wilde Malva Pelargonium zonale - original parent plant of the popular garden geranium. Opregte ouer plant van die bekende tuin malva.”

Imagine that the world famous garden geranium actually originally comes from the Little Karoo near Oudshoorn in South Africa.

Surprisingly and confusingly, the garden geranium thus does not belong to the Geranium genus at all but was selected and bred from the obscure South African Pelargonium specie, Pelargonium zonale. The true Geranium genus has about 200 species of which only one occurs in South Africa. This is the Geranium incanum, called “die vrouebossie” It is said to have medicinal qualities as a medicine for the treatment of some diseases of women.

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The Picnic Shed is open throughout the season except 24, 25, 31 December and 1 January Monday – Saturday: 09.00 – 16.00 Sundays: Closed Klein River Farmstead offers an array of exceptional and award-winning South African cheeses.

All cheese is made using age-old artisinal methods using pasture-fed cow’s milk.

028 341 0693 www.kleinrivercheese.co.za R326, 7km outside Stanford

What's On Friday, 25 November, 18:00 - 20:00

Sunset Market on the Market Square This is a special Stanford Wine Route Market. Don't miss this great evening of local wines, beers, foods, crafts and gifts.

Live music will have you tapping your toes as locals and visitors 'kuier' on the beautiful Market Square in the middle of the village.

Upcoming dates: 16 December

26 November, Registration from 15:00

Stanford Stumble Stanford Hills Estate Please support this important fundraiser for the Butterfly Centre and supported by the Stanford Wine Route. Fun for the whole family. Spitbraai, auction, and prizes for best dressed, best team spirit, etc. To pre-register and book your 'I ran for Sam' T-shirt, please contact Helen events@ stanfordhills.co.za

27 November, 09:00 - 11:00

Junktique Market Stanford Tourism Courtyard For those attending the Overberg Toy Run on the Market Square, why not walk across to the Junktique Market and make one man's junk, another's man's treasure?

For more information, call 028 341 0340

27 November, 09:30

Overberg Toy Run Stanford Market Square This is the official Overberg Toy Run and we are expecting approximately 600 motorbikes. Bring the whole family and enjoy this feel-good day on which hundreds of bikers from around the Overberg ride to Stanford with a toy to donate to needy children for the festive season. Bring a toy along, and enjoy the market and live music on the Market Square. Stanford shops and restaurants will also be open, creating wonderful street culture. For more information, contact marketing@stanfordinfo.co.za

10 December, 18:00

SAWS Music on the lawn Castle Herriot Don’t miss the special performance by The Ballarinas – your favourite men (Malcolm, Keith, Sid and Cobus) It takes 4 to Tango!

Also Peter Sellers and Sophia Loren playing 'Doctor, Doctor'. Plus barking from

email your events to: ed@stanfordrivertalk.co.za or lorraine@stanfordrivertalk.co.za

The Barking Trio. Bring own drinks, glasses – great food on sale. Bring own rugs, chairs, swim in heated pool. Xmas raffle draw – great prizes to be won. Old dogs pay R20 entrance, pups under 12 FREE. Support Stanford Animal Welfare. Contact Annie Ranger 028 3410 984

11 December, 10:00 - 16:00

Stanford Street Festival Queen Victoria Street This outstanding village street market has fast become a favourite among locals and visitors as a great family day out, and perfect fair in which to stock up on Christmas gifts. From street performers, the Ready-stead-slow snail race, local food, wine and craft beer and kids' activities to the Stanford Dip longboard race with prizes, there is something for the whole family. You can even carry your spouse to win your weight in wine! Please find us on Facebook and 'Like' us for daily updates. www.facebook.com/stanfordstreetfestival (Queen Victoria Street will be closed for the Festival between 10:00 - and 16:00)

11 December, 10:00

Dog Parade at the Stanford Street Festival Join the parade! Walk your dog down Queen Victoria St and show the world how much we love our dogs. Meet 09:45 at Ou Meul Daneel St parking – the parade will start at 10:00 and end at Church Street. All dogs to be on leads. How about tying a bandana on your dog to make it festive? Contact Annie Ranger 028 3410 984 orranger@reedcottage.co.za

14 December

Anton Goosen Live Stanford Valley Guest Farm Stanford Tourism brings you one of South Africa's favourite Afrikaans rock 'n rollers!

Please watch this space for ticketing details or contact 028 341 0340

16 December

Christmas Sunset Market Market Square

17, 19, 20 December

Stanford Players Timeless: Songs of a century Join us on a journey through the 20th Century music history in our allsinging, all-dancing cabaret show. We whisk you from era to era in this

whistle stop tour through music’s finest accomplishments. With full, fast costume changes between each decade we will keep the energy high and our audience thoroughly entertained. Tickets go on sale in November. COMMUNITY THEATRE AT ITS BEST! Please visit our website www.thestanfordplayers.co.za or contact rina@trade-secrets.co.za

18 December, 19:30

Stanford Carols by Candlelight Dutch Ref Church Come join a village celebration of carols and music. Festivities begin with the monthly full moon walk. Depart from Stanford Tourism Bureau at 18h30.

The walk ends at the Dutch Ref Church at 19h30, where we’ll gather in a candle-lit space to sing and celebrate the season. Professional musicians.

Lighting of Christmas Tree. Treats for the children. Refreshments served on the lawn. Everyone welcome. For more information call Bea Whittaker 083 293 5512/Charles Henegan 079 034 0965 or contact the Tourism Bureau.

26 December

Stanford 6's Market Square This annual tradition of Boxing Day cricket in Stanford sees locals and celebrities teaming up for a fun day of cricket for the whole family.

31 December - NEW YEAR's EVE CELEBRATION

Stanford Harvest New Year’s Eve Bash Bookings: 081 021 2313 / 083 409 8126 SquareOne New Year’s Party Bookings Essential - 081 407 8520 / email brandonjangle@gmail.com

1 January

New Year's Day chill-out day Stanford Hills Estate

3 January, gates open at 14:00

Louise Carver and Watershed Live Stanford Hills Estate Don't miss out on the lovely Louise Carver performing with Watershed live at Stanford Hills. The show starts at 16:00; Cost R160 adults, R85 kids. Please book through www.louisecarver.com/Buy-Tickets

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CHRISTIAN TALK

Blessed Chirstmas

A message from the Christian Forum

By Rev. Hildie Pansegrouw

We all approach this Christmas season in different ways and with different expectations, some with excitement, and some with apprehension. In many ways for many folks this month will bring joy, apprehension, regret and a multitude of mixed emotions. The one emotion which we should all be looking for is to experience the true Christmas spirit. The Christmas spirit is much more than an emotion, it contains feeling, seeing with your spiritual eye, hearing with the heart, feeling with your most innermost being, that depth of heart with which you can see even if your eyes are closed, it is feeling, seeing, hearing and accepting in your deepest spiritual heart and soul. This is also the time of the year for giving, and it is not the financial value of the gift but that part of it that comes from the heart. There is an old saying which

Grootbos Green Futures

states that true giving is to give until it hurts. An anecdote from the mission annals telling of an old Chinese lady who wanted to give something to the church to use in their outreach endeavour, but the only things she still had left in her abode was her rice bowl, which she then washed and rinsed and then gave it to the mission station to be used in their outreach. This true story brings us to the true spirit of Christmas, which is to give, to give from the heart. In working with a certain congregation in teaching on prayer, I was told about their particular outreach amongst a community of about 120000 unemployed people who also wanted to be part of the giving experience but had no physical means, – they gave themselves to prayer for the sick and other destitute people – they became a powerful prayer body. The most significant form of giving is to give yourself. Is not this what Christ would want us to do?” For God so loved the world that He gave us His only Son” Let us embrace a Christian giving action for this Christmas and thereby experience the blessing thereof. May our Lord God truly bless you with His College peace and joy during this holiday time.

Horticulture Graduates ready to work: Green Futures focuses on training unemployed youths from the Gansbaai area in horticulture (gardening), indigenous landscaping and life skills development.

They will be receiving their AgriSETA accredited certificates in Horticulture on the 8th of December 2016.

Should you be interested in employing one or more of our graduates, please contact: Janine de Lange 083 791 0316 or email janine@grootbosfoundation.org

THE STANFORD STREET FESTIVAL PROGRAMME 10.00 Opening Parade with Father Christmas 10.30 Free Street Magic Show 11.00 Street Acrobats, Jugglers and Stilt Walkers 11.20 Ready Steady Slow Snail Race 12.00 Spar Stanford Dip Board Race 13.00 Street Acrobats, Jugglers and Stilt Walkers 14.00 Free Street Magic Show

LET US WASH YOUR TROUBLES AWAY 25 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET STANFORD RIVER TALK 26

14.30 Street Acrobats, Jugglers and Stilt Walkers 15.00 Win Your Partners Weight in Wine Race

CLASSIFIEDS There is an HONESTY BOX at Stanford Tourism where you can pay for your classifieds. Please enclose the amount in an envelope or ed@stanfordrivertalk.co.za or call 081 750 4006 SMALL ADS: R1 a word Jazz piano tuition and gigs. Call Andrew 072 571 7846 TYDELIKE OORNAGVERBLYF GESOEK: Janna van der Linde is 'n House Sitter en Skrywer uit die vyftiger jare, met sober gewoontes wat baie min tuis is. Hy soek asb 'n bekostigbare buitekamer, spaar of gastekamer vir die tye hy nie House Sitting take het nie. Sms of WA vir Janna by 072 630 0253 of bel hom op 082-69 45 001. Baiedankie by voorbaat.

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AFRICAN HORSE COMPANY

Private sale A large, magnificent plot is for sale in Buiten Street which retains the rural charm of Stanford’s farming days, with the convenience of being part of this wonderful village.

guided multi-day trails & outrides along the whale coast & through unspoilt nature reserves. +27 (0) 82 667 9232 omstables@telkomsa.net www.africanhorseco.com

size: 976m2 Price: R750 000 contact di on 082 558 3916 or di.mohr@iafrica.com

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We are adding our Coffee Corner voices to your chorus of birthday wishes!

If YOU are on this page and enjoy our singing, pop around on your birthday to add a free coffee to your present basket :) All our customers are special but our birthday ones are extra special.

Marisa and the Coffee Corner team

3 December

Jill Smith

Sonja Louw 4 December

Tracey Algar 10 December

Jenny Hayes 11 December

Russel Metcalf 9 December

Maureen Wolters 12 December

Mike Horn

4 December

Tatiana Slingers 13 December

Zukile Plestin 4 December

Bryan Robertson 14 December

Camryn Smith 6 December

Sarah Staples 15 December

If your birthday or a special occasion is coming up, please email: ed@stanfordrivertalk.co.za or send an sms 082 081 886 750 2424 4006

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Taylor and Courtney Anderson 17 December

Darren Moody 18 December

Michael Thompson 17 December

Jessica Phillips

19 December

Kevin Husk 16 December Natalie Husk 21 December

Lungile Mathews Mancoba 24 December

Cobus van Niekerk 28 December

Maureen Diedericks 28 December

Gerry Fourie 25 December

John Finch

29 December

Lyn Morris

26 December

Matt Chancey 28 December

Alumisa (Miso) Mafumbuka 26 December

Sean Ingles

30 December

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LOCAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES

List your business for just R12.50 a month (only R150/year).

ACCOMMODATION A Stanford Country Cottage Beloftebos Cottages Morton Cottage Mosaic Farm Oom Pietjie se Huisie

Reiersvlei Stanford River Lodge The Country Cottage Villa on the Bay Walshacres Riverside

082 320 0982 082 391 5331 082 450 3970 028 313 2814 073 156 9997 028 341 0888 082 213 0512 028 341 0444 083 553 0663 082 336 1573 082 614 6322

Accounting & Tax Services Maryke Brandt 072 172 9545 Allan Youens 082 903 4432

ELECTRICIAN HCD Electrical ESTATE AGENTS Pam Golding Stanford Village Properties

HAIR Jeanne Retief

084 769 1053 028 341 0708 082 893 2282 072 111 9321 072 318 2478

RESTAURANTS 1892 Stanford Spookhuis Barke Restaurant Birkenhead Galley Marianas Springfontein Eats The Royal Oke

028 341 0116 028 341 0013

028 341 0272 028 341 0651 028 341 0647

082 781 1704

TELEVISION/DSTV Rod Dacre Television

073 160 4495

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Stanford Country Cottages

082 320 0982

VINTAGE & LINEN Lace

082 781 1704

INTERIORS Kiwinet Maureen Wolters

028 341 0209 082 450 3970

Massage & Health Stanford Health Practice

082 481 8285

Wedding venues Beloftebos Mosaic Farm Stanford Hotel Villa on the Bay

082 391 5331 028 313 2814 082 781 1704 082 336 1573

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Klein River Picnics River Rat Boat Cruises

028 3410 693 083 310 0952

WINE CELLAR & SALES Fynbos Distillery Springfontein Wine Estate

028 341 0961 028 341 0961 082 609 0809

HOTEL Stanford Hotel

ARCHITECTURE Guy Whittle Grant Anderson Maureen Wolters Gregg Goddard

076 113 2741 072 364 3694 082 450 3970 082 783 9739

Building Stanford Bricks

028 341 0685

Building plans Jan Biernacki

072 546 1567

PETS & PET CARE Stanford Kennels Syringa Country Kennels

Conference centre Mosaic Farm

028 313 2814

PLUMBING PlumbTec

076 320 3092 028 341 0651/ 072 371 7546 Stanford Hills Estate 028 3410 841 Sir Robert Stanford Wine Estate 028 341 0441 Wood Walshacres Farm

028 341 0685 / 082 898 4889

WEEKLY TIMETABLE Monday 09:00, Yoga, 084 685 2641, Viv von der Heyden, 23 Quick Street.

Monday 17:30, Running Time Trials 5km, corner Adderley and Longmarket, last Monday of each month at Stanford Hills Estate.

Monday & Wednesday, Canoeing, Slipway Church St, John Finch 028 341 0444, Jan Malan 082 452 9877 Tuesday 08:30 – 10:00, Iyengar Yoga, Birkenhead Brewery, Marianne 082 2919 638.

Tuesday 17:30 & Friday 08:30, Maitri Yoga, Tasha Saha, 076 968 8608.

Tuesday & Thursday 17:00 to 18:00, Tae Bo, Okkie Smuts School Hall, Ronnie 083 655 4521.

Tuesdays 08:30: Canoe Club Social paddle (any craft), 17:30: Canoe Club10 km and 6 km time trials. Chris Wolf 083 455 3605 Tuesday & Thursday 17:30, Cycling, cnr de Bruin & Moore Streets, Sunday 08:00 Caltex Garage David Morrison 082 321 7996, John Finch 082 378 1935.

Wednesday, 18:30, Rotary Stanford Club Meeting, Graze. Everyone welcome. Lana 082 216 4398.

Wednesdays 10:00 – 10:30, 'War Room' Prayer Meeting, NG Church Hall. All Welcome Thursday 18:30 - 21:30 Heal Your Life® Evening Group Sessions 071 382 9033 Thursday 09:00 – 10:15 Yoga Leli 082 350 0253 Friday 09:00, Yoga, 084 685 2641, Viv von der Heyden, 23 Quick Street.

Fridays: 19:30 – 20:30 Alcoholics Anonymous, Okkie Smuts School Hall, Call Peter 082 7888 630 or Theo 082 635 3193 Saturdays 08:00: Canoe Club 10 km and 6 km time trials. Contact Chris Wolf 083 455 3605

WORSHIP IN STANFORD Christen Gemeenskaps Bediening 10:00 NG Kerksaal Almal welkom

NG GEMEENTE STANFORD Sondae 9:00 in die kerkgebou Office tel 028 3410 966

VG KERK (next to De Bron School) 10:00 Sunday morning Maureen Diedericks 028 3410 691

ST THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Morton St, Father Joseph Gabriëls 028 3410588 1st Sunday of the month 10:30 Communion (Afr) 2nd Sunday of the month 10:30 Service (Afr) 3rd Sunday of the month 08:00 Communion (Eng) 4th Sunday of the month 10:30 Service (Afr)

Stanford United Church Interdenominational, St Thomas Church, Morton Str 6pm Sunday (English service) Bible Study 7pm Tuesday night, 45 Queen Victoria Str Jan Troost 072 3459057

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OF GOD cnr Queen Victoria & Bezuidenhout St. 09:30 Sunday service Pastor Johnny van der Schyff 028 3410 422

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OFFICE DETAILS: Agent Rosalind Nale Tel: +27 (28) 341 0708

Cell: +27 (78) 693 4046

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Dust off the Christmas decorations, stock the ladder with festive treats and hang the stockings because Christmas has arrived!

We have had a blessed year and Jill, Connie and Ros wish all our fellow Stanfordian's a magical festive season, safe travels and a prosperous new year.

We urge all locals, holiday makers and new Stanfordians to support The Bags of Love Initiative run by the Rotarians of Stanford. This provides the disadvantaged in our community with food and other essentials over the festive season. To find out how to support this worthwhile cause, please contact Lana Coates the President of the Stanford Rotary Club on 028 341 0349 / 082 216 4398 STANFORD RIVER TALK 31