Stanford river talk january 2014

Volume 101 | JANUARY 2014 | Stanford‘s monthly newspaper | R14

Wanderers on the Stanford Green

S TANFORD H I L L S ESTAT E

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letters to the editor

editorial notes It is with a sense of optimism that we meet January 2014. The people of Stanford wave goodbye to their guests, clear away the leftovers and hang up the laundry after putting on a summer holiday show full of festive fun. Well done to all the event organisers; thank you to all the supporters, and please visit again soon, out-of-towners. Our News and Updates pages (pages 4 – 7) are full of the non-stop country fun events of December 2013.

But the season is by no means over in the Overberg! Stanford never misses a beat. Read about our monthly columnists' perfect holidays (page 10 and 11), our local eateries (page 14) and meet one of Stanford's friendly hipsters (The Villagers Series, page 15).

The village pays tribute to Nelson Mandela (page 13) – may we carry his spirit and dreams for our country into this new year.

COVER PICTURE: STANFORD SIXES, read more on page 4.

find our business page on facebook MONTHLY CONTRIBUTORS Janika Dorland, Fred Hatman, Andrew Herriot, Melissie Jolly, Olga Koorts, Don MacIver, Karen McKee, Martin Ranger, SJ du Toit, Naas Terblanche and Tania Weich.

CONTACT US www.stanfordrivertalk.co.za Phil Murray – editor, 082 667 0619, philippa.murray@gmail.com Sandra Slabbert – design, design@stanfordrivertalk.co.za, 079 523 8453 Michelle Hardie – All account queries, 079 2911 588 Editorial Contributions & Disclaimer Editorial contributions are welcome and should include top quality photos where relevant. Articles will be printed under the contributor‘s name or an accepted nom-de-plume if the full name and address is provided. All contributions are voluntary and not paid for. The editor reserves the right to edit, amend, abridge or reject any article. 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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Please send your letters to ed@stanfordrivertalk.co.za or to PO Box 228 Stanford, 7210. Try to keep letters as short as possible (100 words or less) and supply your name and address.

Anonymous letters will not be published. The editor reserves the right to edit, amend, abridge or reject any letter.

What's all the fuss about?

Of the approximately 250 functional estuaries in South Africa, the Klein River estuary is the ninth most ecologically important. The economic resource value of the estuary could be in the order of R200M annually to the regional economy.

This is a good place to start when considering some of the disappointments you may have had on the estuary during your holidays over the past few years, like poor fishing, excessive weed growth, algae infested channels and sand banks, unpleasant smells and impossibly slimy launching sites, infected cuts and diarrhoea in children.

The number one culprit is the current and historic sewage seepage from septic tanks and soak-aways from the water;'s edge property owners. On the 23rd November 2007 a report was published by Dr V.L. HamiltonAttwell entitled REPORT ON SEWAGE POLLUTION IN THE KLEIN RIVER: FROM THE BRIDGE (R43) ON THE KLEIN RIVER AT STANFORD UP TO SCOUT CAMP (HERMANUS). This report states that 'all indications are that human impact and especially sewage management, must be targeted as the biggest pollution source. Along the estuary it has been ascertained that conservancy tanks are seldom pumped and that grey water is dumped in soak-aways and at some stands, all sewage is dumped directly into soak-aways.'

The point of departure for all talk on river ecology, inflow, siltation, artificial breaching, and mouth position, is the sewage pollution evident on a massive scale. The indicators are as clear as daylight and we are running out of time to turn this around. The pollution has become so pervasive its affecting the health of residents and tourists, and will determine the Blue Flag status of Grotto Beach.

John Williams

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Stanford festivities Stanford really rocked the festive season and pulled out all the stops on its holiday calendar. The entertainment was enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. A heritage village Stanford may be, but dusty? No ways!

Broadway in Stanford

Sixes on Boxing Day

A double act: Ros Nale and Janet Marshall in 'He had it coming'.

Howzat!: CKW Wire winning the cup.

This year 14 teams competed for the Umpires Cup at the annual Stanford 6’s held at the S.C.G on 26 December.

Three new teams joined the 11 teams that return every year. We are fortunate to have the continued support of Robbie Fleck, Bobby Skinstad, Schalk Burger, Jean de Villiers, Hottie Louw, Dawie van der Walt and this year, Willie Le Roux.

Luckily it was not as hot as last year and a slight breeze helped to cool everyone down. A record number of an estimated 3 500 spectators and supporters surrounded the field.

The much improved surface added to good competitive cricket throughout the day. The top four teams of each pool, who played in the semi-finals were Hermanus Towing and CKW Wire (also Hermanus based), Wellington Locals from Stanford and Rocking Roughnecks from Cape Town.

The final was contested between Jeanne Minnaar’s Hermanus Towing and Greg Hunt’s CKW Wire, with CKW Wire taking the cup. Keeping the winners in the Overberg – Tim Deverson from the John Deere’s team, won the potjiekos competition with his lamb bunny chow pot.

We wish to thank our sponsors – KWV, SAB, BondiBlu, Overberg Agri, Distell, Stor-Age and Eagle Eyes.

A special thanks to the Stanford Municipality for services provided on the day.

Thank you to Jan-Hendrik Koeglenberg and his team of umpires for top quality officiating, Johan Bothes and his team of judges for the potjiekos competition, and everyone who helped on the day.

2014 will see the 20th anniversary of cricket being played on Boxing Day on the Stanford Village Green.

See you there!

Mandy Erwee

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The Stanford Players once again stunned audiences on three memorable nights with song, music and dance. Visitors and Stanfordians alike were entertained by a packed programme of some of the very best excerpts from Broadway spanning a century of hits from Cabaret, Oliver, Mame, One, Chicago, Mamma Mia, and Rocky Horror to mention a few. Seasoned Broadway aficionados would have been amazed by the local mix of energetic youth, credible and gifted flair and those who just love 'breaking the proverbial leg'. There were so many highlights in the show. The chorus line was trained to professional standards, the lighting and set design were fantastic, the singing was truly momentous and haunting, the music was swinging and the Broadway scores brought the house down with exuberant cheers from appreciative patrons. Stanford Players most certainly have opened up the floodgates for more shows which will entertain and attract new talent.

Andrew Herriot

Hillbilly rhythm comes to the Speakeasy: The live music courtyard.

The Speakeasy hosted three live music events in the courtyard in the balmy night air. Grierson van Gend charmed the audience, the Dixie Pricks turned up the volume and got Stanford rocking, and Simon and the Band À part played like they belong here.

Christmas gift market

Stall holders and browsers: shoppers at the craft market.

There is a standing joke in Stanford – if the farmers need rain, they must just ask me to organise a craft market! In fact, they can even stipulate what time they’d like it to rain and whether they’d like a soft drizzle, a heavy downpour or intermittent showers!

This has been the pattern for the past two years. So, on 7 December, when no rain was forecast, we excitedly set up in a new venue – in the garden at the back of The Stanford Table, on the village green side. Many people commented on the suitability of the venue as a country-style market.

Most of us were well-supported, despite the gale-force south-easter. We noticed a steady flow of visitors – all curious to see what Stanford has to offer.

Grateful thanks to Marian Ferris and Nikki Miles for agreeing to host the market.

Thank you to the locals who popped in; it is always great to have your interest and support, whether you buy or not.

Denise Anderson

Beloftebos Sundays

Lolling on the lawn: family picnic day.

Not everyone has reason to attend a wedding at Beloftebos, but their delightful Summer Sunday, 8 December, was open to the public. The glorious, lush gardens were enjoyed by adults and children as people lounged and sprawled, listening to local musician Gerry on his guitar. The casual picnic crate lunch, or plate of hot food made it an 'easy like Sunday morning' day.

The next Summer Sunday is on 12 January and then on every second Sunday each month during season.

Phil Murray

Why the long face?

Show Champion: Tortius, on the left, is the winner of a R3 500 voucher for whale watching sponsored by Ivanhoe Sea Safaries in Gansbaai.

The Complete Christmas Horse Show was great fun for all. Thank you to the sponsors: Ivanhoe Sea Safaris, Grootbos, Kleinriver Dairy, Raka Wines, Mark Jardine Engineers, Adek and Coffee Corner. Without your generosity, the day would not have been such a success.

Thanks also go to Pam Johansen and Petronella Ferreira for judging, the Stanford Municipality for their help and Stanford Tourism for allowing us to use the Tourism Office as the show office.

Congratulations to all the horses and riders, and especially to the winners. And thank you to all the spectators for your support. Maureen Wolters

coming up: • SUNDAY 12 JANUARY, Beloftebos Summer Sundays, 028 3410 683.

• SATURDAY 25 JANUARY, Burns Supper, 072 571 7846.

• SUNDAY 26 JANUARY, Hermanus Art on the Rocks, 028 312 2629.

• FRIDAY 31 JANUARY, Sunset Market, Village Green.

Happy country kids: at sunset market.

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Stanford festivities

Father Christmas in Stanford

Father Christmas made a few special appearances in Stanford where he was welcomed by delighted children. He handed out packs of sweets at the ´Ietsie vir Almal´ market, the Last Resort picnic, and the Carols on the Square.

´Ietsie vir Almal´ loot taken by Peter Whitelaw.

True believers at the last resort. Taken by Cath Templer.

Father Christmas and carol singing on the Village Square.

DECEMBER 2013 SEASON REPORT

We experienced an increase in visitor numbers from the start of the holidays. The Stanfordinfo office was visited by 2610 persons, of which 90 were international visitors, most of these from Germany (an increase of 17% against December 2012.)

The number of guests staying over increased by 42% to 526 persons, and the number of nights stayed to a total of 283, an increase of 23% against December 2012. Over 92 inquiries for accommodation were received by Stanfordinfo, these were by telephone, via the website/email and same day ‘walk in’ requests.

Over 390 referrals for activities, (river cruises, wine route, quad biking, horse riding, shark trips etc.) were dealt with.

Events such as On Broadway, Stanford’s Complete Christmas Horse Show, ‘Ietsie vir almal' street market, Carols on the Square and the Stanford 6's also attracted a large number of visitors to the town. Local business, restaurants, wine farms, etc. all have reported a good season. Stanfordinfo

From Angels to music by the river

Visit our wholesale fynbos and tree nursery Making a splash for charity: teens enjoying the pool.

Stanford Animal Welfare thanks everyone who attended our two fund-raisers in December. Without your support we would not be able to care for all our welfare pets.

Thank you, Marietta Wasserthal, for displaying hundreds of angels and candles in her Angel Cottage and garden. It was truly a magical experience!

Our thanks go to Michael Thompson too for once again inviting Stanford to picnic on his lawn and enjoy music by the river. A huge thank you to those who contributed goods for our amazing raffle. Thank you to all the helpers at these two events, as well as to those who donated items for our welfare shop this year. Stanford dogs and cats salute you all with a big BOW! Annie Ranger

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at Grootbos for a wide variety of local indigenous waterwise plants at the best prices in the Cape.

Open: Monday – Friday: 8h30 – 16h30

We also do landscaping Contact Susan 082 436 4730 or Sharlene 072 143 8894

news & updates

Stanford Neighbourhood Watch With the full support of the police, the Neighbourhood Watch of Stanford South is doing its very best in exposing crime throughout the community.

The team of volunteers which is led by chairperson Sarah Phillips and projects’ co-ordinator, Willem McClean, also supports victims of crime. A small group often do either foot or vehicle patrols, especially over weekends when crime tends to increase.

Sarah and Willem are now calling for more human support from the whole village to join the Neighbourhood Watch. At the moment, Stanford North does not have a Neighbourhood Watch. Members do not have to join the patrols. Often all that is required is to be a vigilant, interested resident willing to communicate with the team on any potential or suspicious criminal activity, whether it be in your neighbours’ properties or in your street.

Anyone who would like to join the Neighbourhood Watch and/or the Community Police Forum, please contact Kevin Husk on 082 809 3585 or kevinhusk@hermanus.co.za. All CPF members have to be screened for criminal records.

Street greening

Barrels of fun: John Williams and Alex Choulder.

Security issues: • With the festive season in full swing, residents are urged to be extremely careful in securing their homes and properties. It is a time of the year when there is an escalation in house-breaking and theft. In this regard, the police request all owners to make sure that their property street numbers are clearly visible. This is vital for police emergency call-outs.

• Constable Ali has also advised owners who leave their homes empty for several weeks and/or months to inform the police of the dates during which their homes will stand empty. A register (‘Empty House Register’) is available at the police station to record such information. Police can then monitor these properties when the owners are away.

Six flower pots have been placed along Queen Victoria Street as part of a street planting project.

John Williams and Alex are leading the project with the help of Mark Kent of Boekenhoutskloof, who donated the wine barrels, and cash donations from Spar, The De Hoop Collection and Jason Stonehewer. Springfontein has donated the next few barrels with more promised from Raka. To make this a further success please contact Alex 076 243 1930 or John at 082 923 1839 with ideas, plants and donations.

Let's make Stanford green with colour!

Stuart Anderson C.P.F.

John Williams

Stanford Wine Route Competition

Fellow Stanfordians, 2013 has come and gone, and at Springfontein Wine Estate we are very honoured that we could put similes on the faces of our employees, customers and business partners.

Dear Stanford We are very excited about our official 'Stanford Wine Route' involving our local wine farms.

We would love your input on a logo and slogan. A case of Stanford wine to the winner! (An alternative prize if you are under 18 years). As we might use a combination of the entries, we will award prizes accordingly.

Send your entries to jorika@rakawine.co.za or hand them in at Stanfordinfo.

As we enter into the New Year looking forward to bringing you delectable dishes from Springfontein Eats and superlative wines from our cellar, we want to say “Thank You.” Thank you to employees of Springfontein Winery and Springfontein Eats for your commitment and support throughout 2013.

Thank You to all our customers who shared a glass or two of Springfontein wine with their loved ones.

Thank you to all patrons who came and enjoyed a meal at our new restaurant.

Thank you to our business partners and service providers who supported us making 2013 a success.

Here is to another great vintage ahead of us!

We wish you a prosperous 2014!

Enkosi! Danke! Dankie! Siyabonga! Tinotenda!

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news & updates ROTARY STANFORD

Thank you

Bags of Love This year’s Bags of Love campaign has been absolutely phenomenal, thanks to the generosity and kindness of the many people who donated their hard-earned cash to the project. The first donations started coming in virtually within days of the first requests, and didn't stop. We met our target of 210 bags, with a few spare for emergencies.

There are too many people to thank here but some deserve special mention:

•The Cookie Factory: Small treat packs were made up from donated cookies and sweets.

•Uli Joost donated 250 party packs to be included in the bags for the children.

•Peter and Mariana Esterhuizen gave us money from donations they’d received to purchase the balance of 100 party packs, which meant that every child on our list received an individual party pack.

•Peter and Mariana had a Bag of Love displayed in their restaurant, and their patrons were extremely generous with cash donations.

•Kobin at the Algemene Handelaar, and Glenn, Ian and staff at Spar: thank you for supporting the campaign and filling bags.

We couldn’t have done it without you.

And to everyone else who donated to this campaign – thank you, thank you, thank you!

Wool-Worx / Knitting for Charity Jerseys and fleece tops formed part of Rotary Stanford’s annual Winter Warmth Project in 2013. I would like to personally thank all the ladies who knitted garments for this project. We were able to hand out over 100 hand-knitted jerseys to children up to the age of 3, as well as beanies to children at Die Bron. This would not have been possible without your time and effort. The children absolutely loved their very special jerseys and beanies.

Lana Coates, Rotary Club of Stanford

Volunteer frog monitoring project A project to monitor frogs in the wetlands on the Hermanus Golf Course was launched in June 2013. The aim of the project was to assess the health of the wetlands on the golf course. Volunteers from the Hermanus community were invited to participate and learnt much about the frogs that occur in this area and how to identify them. The project was led by an expert herpetologist, Marius Burger, during the dusk hours of one night and continued during the early hours of the next day. Frog calls were recorded and counted, and some were trapped, measured and then released.

This information is used to build a database of the frog species, population size and health in the wetlands. A chemical treatment like a fertiliser or herbicide will have an effect not only in the wetland but on frog populations in the wetland, particularly tadpoles. Frogs are probably the most threatened of all animals with over 30% of species struggling to survive, yet they tell us so much about the health of our environments. Frogs are used as bio-indicators as their naked skins are sensitive to pollution and drying out.

With the expertise Whale Coast Conservation has gained by working with an experienced and knowledgeable herpetologist, the Whale Coast Frog Project will be launched in 2014.

National Wetlands Week marks the start of the month of February and National Frog Day occurs on 28 February. Thus February is for Frogging and is the time when workshops will be held in Overstrand towns to familiarise volunteers with the work that needs to be done. Whale Coast Conservation also co-ordinates the Eco-Schools programme in the region and learners are particularly encouraged to join. This is an exciting family project to take on.

Please register your interest by contacting Sheraine van Wyk at sheraine.vanwyk@ocf.org.za or 083 484 0202 or 028 314 0000.

Free bar snacks for major sporting events on Saturdays.

Open Monday to Wednesday 6pm till late.

Friday 5pm till late Saturday 12pm till late Sunday 12pm till 4pm

30 Shortmarket Street, Stanford • contact Santie or Karl on 028 341 0662 ot 071 287 8823

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news & updates

On 16 December, I went surfing with three friends, Brian Kilby, Graham Tjabring and Cairin Michie. We decided to surf the amazing waves that break at Die Plaat beach near de Kelders. Soon after I reached the backline, I felt an aggressive knock but managed to remain on my board. I looked behind me only to see a large dorsal and tail fin slicing through the water and making a very sharp turn. Before I could do anything the shark latched onto my left thigh and rear side of my board. Luckily the fin of my board was perpendicular in the lower jaw of the shark which kept the shark from shaking and tearing anything that was in its mouth.

He released me and I managed to catch a wave. I would like to thank Graham for all he did that day. God was holding me in the hollow of his hand and I'm so grateful that I was spared. I now know God is powerful beyond our belief.

The stitches are out and the wound is healing incredibly well.

The support, love and kindness the Stanford community has given us has been over whelming. Thank you all so much.

Thomas Browne Sandy Browne: 'God was with Tommy on that Monday morning and I firmly believe that He will guide and help Tommy back into the water so he can once again do what he loves.'

Tented Suspended Four-Poster +(27) 028 341 0209 • info@kiwinet.co.za • www.kiwinet.co.za 2 Queen Victoria Street STANFORD 7210

WHEN LAST WERE YOU THERE? When last were you in the Stanford Animal Welfare Society Shop?

The residents of Stanford have been extremely generous in donating clothing, linen, bric à brac, books and magazines. There are books to suit all tastes covering many subjects – fiction, gardening, travel, children and business. Whatever your needs – whether it is a book to read, collectable bric à brac or a summer blouse – pop into the Stanford Animal Welfare Society Shop conveniently nestled next-door to the Stanford Hotel Liquor Store in Queen Victoria Street.

CHECK YOUR DIARY

Wednesday & Friday 10h00 – 14h00 Saturday 10h00 – 12h00.

Some make resolutions at this time of year About giving up smoking, whisky or beer With noble intention they begin every day But a lapse to old habits is not far away.

At Stanford Ratepayers you surely will find A group that is focused, alert, determined To act on your wishes, your gripes and requests We share every one; the worst and the best.

There’s much to discuss, ideas there aplenty, At our first AGM – February 20.

You are encouraged to attend our first AGM, 5.30pm on Thursday 20 February at the Municipal Boardroom.

It’s an opportunity to have your say! Come and meet your committee over a glass of wine after the meeting. * We now also have our own dedicated Facebook page. www.facebook.com/stanfordratepayersassociation.

Picnic time

The Picnic Shed is open daily from 11:00 serving gourmet picnics, cheese platters, local wines, kids picnics, tea, coffee & cakes.

NEW: Create your own picnic from the delicious selection of goodies in the new Picnic Deli!

7 km outside Stanford on Route 326 028 341 0693 | www.kleinrivercheese.co.za VISIT OUR NEWSTANFORD FACEBOOK RIVER PAGE TALK

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Such a perfect (holi)day?

Time flies when you are having fun, and our regular columnists are all playing to their hearts' content.

While some of them may not be enjoying the perfect holidays they dream of, we asked them to share their ideas of their idyllic vacations. We hope this gives them a break from their monthly columns, and gives the readers a peephole into the lives of the people who so generously write for Stanford River Talk each month.

• My perfect holiday should include physical exercise, a lot of

excitement and good company. No other holiday we have ever had meets these requirements better than crayfish diving holidays we have had on the West Coast. The excitement starts with the planning. When we arrive at the sea, we immediately inquire where the best crayfish catching spots are. Then the preparations for the next morning’s trip starts around the fire. On arriving at the sea the next morning, everyone tries to be first in his wetsuit and into the icy cold water. Try to imagine the thrill of spotting the first crayfish in a crevice under the water, getting hold of it and struggling to hold your breath until you triumphantly lift the prize above the water. Later on, everyone, still half breathless and shivering, gathers around the catch and takes a sip of port. A fire is lit and the crayfish are boiled on the strand. Nothing is better than hot fresh crayfish. That evening, again around the fire, stories are told of the huge ones that got away and everyone enjoys a wonderful meal and wine. And so many perfect days pass.

Can there be a better holiday than that?

Naas Terblanche

• My last holiday I spent

visiting the Klein Karoo, staying with family and friends in Mossel Bay and then George. The last leg was on a lovely farm near Oudtshoorn where I visited an old friend who lived in Stanford for many years, Hester Rossouw. Her son farms with goats and all kinds of poultry. It was a wonderful experience to see how they care for the little goats the mothers did not feed. Three times a day, five of them were bottlefed by hand. Coming home, I drove through three mountain passes – Huisrivier Pass, Seweweekspoort, and Tradouw's Pass.

Sometimes it was quite scary driving on my own, but it was breathtakingly beautiful.

After about six hours on the road, only resting once at Swellendam, I got home safe and sound.

SJ Du Toit

• As you may know I now have a new left hip, Swiss-made I’m told.

So, it should be good for a few years even if it probably marks the end of my dancing days. To be honest, I never gave a moment’s thought to the manufacturing origin of my prosthesis. I suppose if improved terpsichorean skills had been my sub-objective then perhaps a Spanish model should have been my choice. I have a good idea what French and Italian offerings might have improved! Naturally a German model would offer excellent endurance. The opportunity to specify a replacement joint by country of origin offers wonderful possibilities. There could be the Scottish Knee, one that looked good uncovered whilst swaggering along the glens. Imagine the British Elbow – one that was programmed to give two hearty nudges to its neighbour as soon as it detected an upcoming punch-line?

Until we meet in Woolworths, have a great New Year.

Martin Ranger

Editor's note: We hope Martin has enjoyed putting his feet up while recovering from surgery this holiday season.

• PAWFECT Holidays!

Who says pets aren’t entitled to perfect holidays as much as any human?

All over the world luxury pet hotels are opening. These offer VIP sleeping arrangements (nothing less than a proper bed), indoor pools, gym and play areas and menus that include everything but dog food. Individual caretakers are assigned to ensure 24 hour satisfaction of every furry guest.

Or be like Oscar, the travelling dog who started on death row and ended up travelling the world raising awareness about homeless dogs. What a trip! Do you know that he lived in Stanford for a while?

If all else fails, consult the ´Pet Friendly Directory´ and just take them along. New editions are printed each year with information on accommodation, pet friendly parks and beaches, shops and restaurants that allow pets, including veterinary information and much more.

Olga Koorts STANFORD RIVER TALK 10

• A time machine is

required as my best imaginary holidays are associated with eras rather than places. First I will arrive in 1962 Hamburg to see the Beatles play in a tiny club and chew the fat with John and Ringo. Then to 1985 London to see the Live Aid concert and attend a raucous anti-apartheid demonstration. I will then find Madiba on the CT Town Hall steps in 1990. Then straight to 1999 to revisit my hilarious snowboarding trip in Borovets before cruising to March 2001 for the best New York weekend on record and getting the same tattoo again. Back to London in 2000 to do another £120 lunch with my girlfriends, then some water skiing on Chelmsford dam in 1986 with the rat pack.

Next I would visit my parents when they were both still alive in 1973. Finally I would go to 4 January 2005 at 13.25pm to see my child’s face again for the first time.

After all this I shall head back to 2013 for an extremely long nap!

Karen McKee

• I dispute that a holiday can be perfect but • Picture the scene… Mom, Dad, shiny scrubbed children are seated on a chequered blanket, sipping cooldrink alongside a lake, while the family pet bounces after butterflies, under an azure sky.

No! My idea of perfection is less novel with a generous sprinkling of a wish for universal inner peace. Not every family is made up of the compliment in the magazine clipping above. I belong to a family who appreciates the tickle of grass (and mud) between our toes. Banish that blanket! Pets rule our roost and my brood would rather not bathe most days. Azure sky? What the heck? As for Mom sipping cooldrink…

A perfect holiday for me is being anywhere with my loved ones, with peace in our hearts.

World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion – 14th Dalai Lama.

Tania Weich

• So a perfect holiday would be – no wait THE perfect holiday would be a looong time spent in Barcelona. It deserves unlimited time and unlimited funds and just for such a special occasion I need eyes all the way around my head.

I need at least a week in the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s insanely over-the-top doodles of a madman made into a gigantic structure of fantasy and light and colour. I need another long time to go through the whole Bocqueria Market with fresh produce and the most divine seafood, and loads of things I have not even had a chance to see yet. I need days to sit in a street café and stare at the most beautiful people who all seem to congregate to add to the beauty of the buildings and the incredible light that permeates everything. I need to do touristy Flamenco performances and feel the passion and madness of the Spaniards, and then also feel the incredible discipline and control of the church that allowed them to build exquisite cathedrals and churches on almost every corner.

And I love that one gets warned about pick pockets all the time.

I’m South African OK. It makes me feel at home.

Melissie Jollie

there are factors that make provision for holidays to approach perfection tangentially. Those factors include a place that can be reached easily and quickly. No flights, no traffic, no crowds and no tourists (they are a hateful breed especially Europeans). My soul-mate only will be allowed to join me. No family friends, no mates (ugh!) and no children within vast distances.

Good reading matter is essential, a place in the sun with crystal clear water providing excellent food and gallons of red, red wine and an evening malt, at least 18 years old. The only people who will be allowed to intrude and disturb are those who serve my needs in an instant and then quickly become invisible and, when appropriate, interesting strangers.

I will be armed with a huge library of music (mostly jazz) to listen to (high quality ear phones) but not annoy the few who are within a reasonable distance of my privacy.

No FB, no Twits, no emails, mobile silent, while access to my Tune-in Apps is a must. Perfection approaches with infinite grandeur if the holiday can be continued momentarily ad infinitum in direct proportion to the positive factors and to the square of my financial situation.

Andrew Herriot

• Editor's note: Don MacIver has just returned from a real-life holiday – it may not have been total perfection but it was pretty darn great.

First we spent a week in Rugby. Having previously been to the hallowed Webb Ellis grounds and Rugby school, we passed this by, choosing instead to visit Cambridge. We visited a number of the colleges and saw the Cronophage or time-eating clock (however the actual use of this fantastic instrument escapes me). Coventry was next where we saw the ruins of the cathedral bombed by some of Hitler’s cohorts and the motor museum.

On to London where we started off on the 32nd floor of the Shard with a fantastic meal. Over the next few days we visited a gin distillery – the first to be granted a licence in London for 200 years – saw Wayne Ferreira and John McEnroe play in the ATP masters tournament at the Albert Hall and finally, watched the stage show of War Horse. Fantastic!

It was a great holiday but it sure was nice to come home and put my feet up!

Don MacIver

• In my world, there are two kinds of ´Dream Holiday´... the currently unaffordable one (Madagascar, dreaming

of monkeys, frogs, chameleons not to be found anywhere else) and the absolutely off-the-charts absurdly out-of-myreach holiday (the 2014 World Cup in Brazil).

Dream on, Hatman. But I have already been lucky enough to go to one World Cup. Italia '90. I took a train from London, landed up staying in Michael Hutchence's super-swanky holiday home near Nice for a couple of days and arrived in Riomaggiore on the Cinqueterre without anywhere to stay and no match tickets.

Fabio, the Sampdoria fan who ran the only pizzeria/coffee shop sent me to his gran who lived up the (very steep) hill and I stayed in a tumbledown cottage amid fields of basil and looking out over Golfo di Spezia, the inspiration of much of Oscar Wilde's writings. I understood why.

I ate a lot of squid in black ink, got very drunk with the Tartan Army (the notorious Scots fans), met a bella carina in a crisp white Versace men's shirt, shape-hugging jeans and loafers on a train, and had the most memorable party of my life with beautiful Brazilians in the carpark outside the Stadio dell Alpi until the very well armed caribinieri politely begged us to go home at 5am. I slept in an alcohol-sodden heap of tartan-wrapped bodies until the first train left Turin at 7am.

So, should my Scottish laird uncle peg out tomorrow and leave me a few million quid, I shall take myself to Brazil next June. I shall hang out near Manaus, a city slap-bang in the middle of the Amazon forest and do my best to support Ghana in their quest to become Africa's first winners of the World Cup. Far more likely, I shall send you a postcard from Uilenkraalsmond.

Fred Hatman www.fredhatman.co.za

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Shake and go

food talk

Yummy summer dressings for yummy summer salads Equipment – 1 x large screw-top jar (I said it would be easy) For all these dressings, just pop all the ingredients into large screw-top jar (some ingredients will have more flavour if you crush them first before adding to jar). Shake well and pour over lovely fresh salad leaves just before serving. The quantity of each ingredient depends on individual taste.

Remember approximate ratio of acid (vinegar, lemon juice) to oil should be 1 part acid to 3 parts oil.

Linda Thomalla

GREEK GODDESS Feta cheese Calamata olives Fresh and dried oreganum Few slices red onion Rosemary sprigs Olive oil Red wine vinegar Salt and pepper TOMATO & MINT Cherry tomatoes Half red onion Mint leaves (torn up) Handful pomegranate seeds Zest of 1 lemon Olive oil Lemon juice

GORGEOUS GEISHA Button mushrooms – sliced Juice from 2 limes Sesame oil – a few drops Black and white sesame seeds Ginger – thin slices Soya sauce Olive oil AMERICAN PIE Blue cheese Green apple finely sliced Bacon bits – fried until crisp Mayonnaise Mustard Walnuts or pecan nuts ts Olive oil Salt and pepper

INDIAN PRINCESS Whole star anise Whole cardamom pods Cinnamon sticks Fresh red chilli Curry leaves Crush the above with mortar and pestle, and then add olive oil White wine vinegar Salt and black pepper SASSY SOUTH AFRICAN Orange – finely sliced A little freshly grated orange peel Orange juice Biltong slices or biltong powder Whole grain mustard Olive oil Fresh parsley – chopped Salt Pink peppercorns Lemon juice

geskiedenis stories SJ du Toit

Stanford se eerste elektrisiteit Die geskiedenis van Stanford se elektrisiteit kom van ver af. Toe inwoners die eerste keer die knoppie vir elektriese lig kon druk, het Eskom in 1961 krag na die dorp aangelê. Voorheen moes almal kerse of lampe gebruik. Die dorp se heel eerste krag gaan egter jare terug.

Tussen my pa se ou dokumente was ’n onderneming van ene James Nel wat aangebied het om elektriese lig vir sy winkel, slaghuis en woonhuis te voorsien teen 15/- per jaar. Mnr Nel het ook vir die munisipaliteit aangebied om krag vir die dorp aan te lê Sy kragopwekker was in die motorhuis van Oom Koos Pensie Swart. Toe die dorpenaars weer kyk, staan daar ’n ry bloekom-pale ingeplant al met die hoofstraat langs – sommer sulke krom en skewe pale, soos bloekombome groei. Die entoesiastiese kragvoorsiener is onmiddellik gestop en hy moes die pale verwyder. Dit was dan ook die einde van die krag in die 1930s.

In 1961 was daar mense wat maar baie suinig was. Hulle het net ’n paar ligte laat installeer en toe hulle hul fout ontdek moes hulle heelwat ekstra betaal. Daar was ook diegene wat net een muurprop aangevra het, óf nie voldoende voorsiening gemaak vir die gebruik van stowe en ander elektriese ware nie. Dit het meegebring dat ’n rooster opgestel moes word vir wanneer hulle stowe mag gebruik. Nou ja, so het hulle suinigheid hul op die ou einde baie meer gekos.

LIGHTING UP STANFORD Stanford’s first power supply was installed by a man who planted bluegum poles along the main street and used a generator from a garage. The municipality was shocked and stopped him. In 1961 when Eskom supplied Stanford, some people only installed a few lights and one wall plug. A roster had to be drawn up for when stoves could be used.

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Stanford pays its respects to Madiba On 5 December 2013, the world learnt of the death of Nelson Mandela. He lived a fine life and saw the realisation of his own dreams and those of millions of people in South Africa, on our continent and around the world. He brought people together. He was a husband, a family man, a politician and a role model. Most importantly, he was a man. He lived a real life with triumphs and disappointments, joy and suffering, high ideals and common pleasures. Rest easily, President Nelson Mandela.

A few Stanford locals pay their respects.

Mandela the Man Kinsern S. Tonderai 'Thank you Father Nelson Mandela.

You are and always will be our role model and guide in this life. I hope to live a just and peaceful life like you did. We should emulate your ways and work for humanity. You were indeed a source of pride in Africa so we should continue with your work of goodness.

We may have lost you, Father, but your spirit lives on in us. We may have lost a revolutionary leader but a new one will surely emerge from amongst us.

'Rest in peace, baba wethu, lala ngoku thula, baba Mandela.'

Beatrice Moos 'He led by example. Now we have the choice to follow. Let's celebrate all that he stood for.'

Dylan Jonker 'Nelson Mandela, a father in many forms, left a legacy behind him like no other. His love and passion for this country changed the lives of every person in South Africa and across the globe. Not only a true humanitarian but also true to his word, he kept all cultures alive and saw all people as equal. His passing was tragic, but he will never be forgotten for he lives in the hearts of all of us. Madiba – a real gentleman, a true icon, a visionary, a legend.'

Angeline Erasmus 'The one thing I learnt from Tata is to live in peace with myself and the people around me. I learnt to respect myself and those near me, and to love my neighbours. Thank you, Tata. Rest in peace.'

Face to face: Nelson Mandela and Stuart Anderson.

'I was fortunate enough to have shared some sixty magical minutes of my life with President Nelson Mandela when he visited SACS in 1998. One of his employees had a ten-year-old son at the school, and Madiba wanted to surprise him in class! It was my task to show this giant of a man around the school.

Can you just imagine the reaction from the class when he popped his head around the classroom door! No more learning took place for the rest of the day.

Upon arrival, his senior bodyguard told me that, because they only had one hour to spare, I should ‘hurry him up’ as he loved chatting to children. When I asked him why he couldn’t do this himself, his reply was, ‘He won’t listen to us, but will to you!’ So there I was, guiding and chivvying along this world famous statesman as he went from classroom to classroom. A most humbling experience!

On our walk, I introduced him to our long-serving caretaker, Abie Abrahams who in 1976 had been wrongfully arrested, spending the day locked up in the Athlone police cells, before being bailed out by the school.

Thereafter followed an assembly where Madiba, wearing his SACS Supporters jacket, left an inspirational message to all the boys, urging them to reach for the stars in all their endeavours.

Upon leaving a packed assembly hall, Madiba made a beeline for Abie Abrahams, shaking his hand whilst quipping, ‘Now Abie, please promise me that you will stay out of jail!’

What a moment! What a man!'

Stuart Anderson

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Stanford Eateries Man cannot live on bread alone. Fresh, delicious ingredients conjured into rich or light meals, are very much nicer than bread alone. Add a bottle of local wine and you're smiling. Stanford has many eateries that cater for different occasions so if you are visiting the village, or looking for a change from your usual nosh, support our local restaurants.

Please email us your reviews of your favourite local restaurants to philippa.murray@gmail.com.

THE KLEIN RIVER PICNIC SHED

MARIANA’S We managed to get a last minute booking for lunch at Mariana’s last Friday.

When we arrived the sign outside said ´bully fooked´ so we were very pleased to have squeezed in!

As always, we were greeted by Peter, the host and Mariana’s husband’s. His particular brand of affection and abuse is countered by Mariana being her usual charming self.

The food was fabulous – with the springbok rillette, and artichokes from the garden being standouts for starters. The mains included Oink Nek, Roulade (badly made soufflé according to Peter’s description), Chicken Pie (Mariana’s Ouma’s recipe) and Skaap & dinge which is my favourite with soft lamb falling off the bone.

While we were enjoying the last of the wine and one or two of the Doodskoot desserts (espresso, Amaretto, ice-cream and biscotti), we mused on the times we had been before and realised that the initial reason why we had moved to Stanford was because of the seduction of a long, lazy Mariana’s lunch. Sitting outside on the stoep looking over Mariana’s veggie garden and onto the mountains, you can’t help falling in love with them, Stanford and the Cape in general.

The disarmingly welcoming Mariana’s is always a delicious kuier with your favourite people, even if you go alone.

Gill Ball

Mariana Esterhuizen: 'A few weeks ago we lifted a fat bitter chocolate-coloured envelope from our mailbox, embossed and posted in Belgium. It carried the news that Mariana's is included in the first Louis Vuitton City Guide for Cape Town. What good news for us!'

The Klein River Cheese Farm is a short drive from Stanford. The soft, emerald lawns are a perfect carpet for an outdoorsy lunch, and the playground is full of delights for children, including a unique farmstyle merry-go-round, a motorbike track and animals to feed.

The casual, 'fill your own basket' approach suits light lunches, afternoon teas, and cheese-and-wine soirées.

It will also suit your pocket. The food could hardly be more local, with options like Klein River Gruyère, La Famille, or Sweet Chilli Creamed Cheese with Smoked Trout from Franschhoek, basil pesto or fig pate. Mini quiches, bobotie pastry puffs, and locally-sourced cold meats add more depth to the baskets. And the cheese straws and ciabattas are delicious just on their own.

The best part of the Picnic Shed is the ease and comfort of finding a private picnic bench or table, in a shady nook. You are welcomed into the garden of a working farm factory and your children will entertain themselves while you breathe clean air and sip wine.

Phil Murray

ART CAFÉ It has been a big year for the Art Café as they moved premises and are now located further down Queen Victoria Street on an attractive first floor balcony overlooking the most entertaining road in Stanford. Owners Jana and Philippe Potgieter have adopted the Gordon Ramsey approach by cutting the menu radically, and opted for a smaller selection of fresh, seasonal daily dishes with ingredients sourced locally, rather than the wide range of traditional fare. They have also added tasty new breakfasts and kept some regular stalwarts. Of course the trademark pizzas are still very much on the menu, and the new oven churns out an even better range of delectable thin, crusty pizzas. My favourite dish is the fresh line fish with zesty coriander salad and lemon, and for my hungry 8-year old the home-made burger is always a deluxe treat. With delicious daily specials, mouth-watering pizzas and a good selection of local wines, Art Café is a great spot for the whole family to entertain and eat.

Karen McKee

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The Villagers Series – Piet Human When did you move to Stanford, and why? I moved here some two years ago – following Linda who settled here permanentlyy some years back and leaving me ‘Home Alone’ in Stellenbosch. Thus, I came here likee a blind man with a longing for a home.

Experience the beautiful Klein River on our boat fitted with Weber-braai and toilet with a view.

Treat your family, friends or clients to an unforgettable river cruise.

R100 / person for 2-3 hours.

Also canoes & kayaks to hire For bookings and info contact Ernie 083 310 0952 • ernieb@netactive.co.za http://riverratstanford.wordpress.com/

How do you describe Stanford to your out-of-town family and friends? The short answer I give is; quaint, quiet and quirky. That satisfies most.

The more persistent would ask: ‘I know, but what is it really like?’Feeling my way painstakingly around the village in my attempts to get to know my new home and remain everyone’s friend, I am still surprised by it. It is complicated; it resists being reduced to anything in particular. Like a ‘place with a river’, a bird watcher’s paradise, a farmer’s ‘dorpie’, the new Greyton or Clarence, an artist’s colony, a hippy/ yuppie utopia or a wedding destination.

I am convinced that the real ‘essence’ of Stanford, and its only hope in all its attempts to be or become something special, is the Stanford that children experience. Where else do you find such free and happy children? That is the real achievement and fact of this town. We should follow their example – I do.

What do you do? Mostly trying to rediscover the child in me and to understand the world around me as a child. And then I do other mundane things like paint, bake bread, design yachts and build little kayaks, explore the mountains, and grow vegetables.

Never being one to shy away from bold ideas, what is your latest idea and how do you hope to put it into gear?

I think and read a lot about how communities collapse (‘tall poppy syndrome’, ‘tragedy of the commons’, ‘prisoner’s dilemma’, etc.). The remedy appears to be a cultural revolution; in our case a shift in thinking from childish adult ‘thinking’ to creative child-like thinking.

Any New Year's Resolutions? To establish the University of Stanford – T-shirts are readily available. The mission of this university is: 'Grow-up! Think like a child' or something like that.

NEIL DU TOIT

IN MEMORIAM

17 October 1952 – 18 December 2013 Neil, my best friend, soulmate, life partner, lover and companion for the last three and a half years, passed away suddenly, yet peacefully, at the Worcester Provincial Hospital.

We met in Stanford when he was staying in Gansbaai, trying to get a new property development going there.

He was the Executive Director of the Furniture Industry Training Board in Cape Town for 20 years, and was head hunted to set up a Training Centre in Mauritius, which he did very capably . He lived in Mauritius for 20 years and returned to South Africa every month, for busniess and to see his son, Delamaine.

In 1996, he started several businesses in South Africa, including a liposuction business!

He was an entrepeneur of note, an academic, a gentleman with a great sense of humour, and an excellent listener.

He will be hugely missed. He was a legend.

Rest in peace, my darling.

Love Lin STANFORD RIVER TALK 15

classifieds

There is an HONESTY BOX at Stanfordinfo where you can pay for your classifieds. Please enclose the amount in an envelope or design@stanfordrivertalk.co.za • cell: 079 523 8453 SMALL ADS: R1 a word • BOXED ADS: R85

FOR SALE CORNING-WARE CASSEROLE, new 3 litre corn flower motif R200 p Diana 028 341 0663, 072 492 5039.

CORNING-WARE COFFEE PERCOLATOR R250 p Diana 028 341 0663, 072 492 5039.

Solar Garden Lights

FIREWOOD FOR SALE p 082 324 6799 or 079 395 1763.

NEW FOLDING WASHLINE, R650, p 082 901 9011, 028 3410 544.

TABLE TOP 240 X 84cm white press board R250, p Diana 028 341 0663, 072 492 5039.

SERVICES

Gorgeous garden solar lights to light up paths, plants and trees.

Path lights from R50 each to Bali lanterns R200. Call Pamela Trevelyan for advice.

Sales at Warehouse prices direct to the public. You will NOT find prices like this in Cape Town. We import direct from Singapore.

Pamela 082 336 1573 ladyp@iafrica.com

ADULT HORSE RIDING CLASSES. p Jake Uys on 079 468 9060.

CAPTURE YOUR 35MM slides digitally. R1 per slide. p Dirk Troost 084 643 4504.

HEAL YOUR LIFE® FACILITATOR offering weekly group and one-on-one sessions. Are you ready to change your thoughts and change your life? p 071 382 9033.

RELIABLE & HONEST PAINTER. No job too small. Contactable references p Wilson on 072 223 2511.

SEWING clothing or decor – alterations, repairs and upcyclying p Robyn 082 404 8840.

SPECIALIZED KEYBOARD JAZZ TEACHING. p Andrew Herriot at

072 571 7846.

SM VERKOELING Tel: 087 808 2175 Sakkie Myburgh 083 771 0753 Alle huishoudelike herstelwerk

ANDRE'S GARDEN & MAINTENANCE Stanford

Irrigation installation, pruning, weeding, clearing Refuse removal Handyman small building jobs, paving etc Andre Du Toit 083 276 6614

VILLAGE LAUNDROMAT

Peter & Trish Badenhorst

FRESH TROUT DELIVERED TO STANFORD FRIDAY MORNINGS email orders to langeklooftrout@vodamail.co.za by 3pm Thursday STANFORD RIVER TALK 16

AFRICAN HORSE COMPANY

Washing Ironing Tumble Drying Dry Cleaning Services Mon – Fri, 8.00am – 5pm 25 Queen Victoria st, Cell: 072 616 0976

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

***Congratulations Bryan Robertson for winning the Colour Mirrors Talk December competition. Your prize is a free session valued at over R500.***

Holiday Home Specialists

Are you the proud owner of a piece of heaven in our village?

Do you need someone reliable to take care of your property?

Contact us to discuss your house management.

We can take care of all aspects of your home while you are away.

We will market and let your property for weekends and holidays, or prepare it for your arrival.

Contact Ansie : 082 3200 982 or 028 341 0965 ansierei@gmail.com / enquiries@stanfordcountrycottages.co.za www.stanfordcountrycottages.co.za

Cosy cattery and kennel in lovely country atmosphere.

Qualified dog trainer.

weekly timetable

Well balanced diets, love and care.

028 - 3410 961

Monday 8h30am, Monday & Wednesday 5h30pm, Friday 10h30am Maitri Yoga, 35 Longmarket, Tasha Saha, 076 968 8608.

Monday 5h30 to 6h45pm Vinyasa Yoga with Leli, 082 350 0253.

Monday 6pm, Running Time Trials 5km, corner Adderley and Longmarket, last Monday of each month at Stanford Hills Estate.

Monday & Wednesday, 5pm, Canoeing, Slipway Church St, John Finch 028 341 0444, Jan Malan 082 452 9877.

Tuesday & Thursday 5pm to 6pm, Tae Bo, Okkie Smuts school hall, Ronnie 083 655 4521.

Tuesday & Thursday 5.30pm, Cycling, cnr de Bruin & Moore Sts, Sunday 6am Caltex Garage David Morrison 082 321 7996, John Finch 082 378 1935.

Tuesdays 8h30 - 9h45pm Iyengar Yoga with Marianne, Stanford Hotel, Conference Room in Courtyard, Leli 082 35 0253 Tuesdays 9 - 10ham Yoga for beginners with Leli, Stanford Hotel, Conference Room in Courtyard, Leli 082 35 0253 Wednesday, 6.30pm, Stanford Rotary Club Meeting, The Vine Restaurant. Everyone welcome. Stephen 084 705 6719.

Thursdays 18:30-21:30 Heal Your Life® Evening Group Sessions 071 382 9033 Thursdays 8h30 - 9h45am Vinyasa Yoga with Leli, Stanford Hotel, Conference Room in Courtyard, Leli 082 35 0253 Friday, 5pm, Canoe Time Trials, Slipway Church St, John Finch 028 341 0444, Jan Malan 082 452 9877.

Saturday, 10am – 12pm, Stanford Saturday Morning Market, Art Gallery Courtyard, 028 3410 591.

WHERE TO WORSHIP IN STANFORD NG GEMEENTE STANFORD Sondae 9:30 in die kerkgebou. Office, tel 028 3410 966.

ST THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Morton St, contact Father Joseph Gabriëls 028 3410588 First Sunday of the month 10:30 Communion (Afr).

Second Sunday of the month 10:30 Service (Afr) Third Sunday of the month 08:00 Communion (Eng) Fourth Sunday of the month 10:30 Service (Afr) FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OF GOD cnr Queen Victoria & Bezuidenhout St. 09:30 Sunday service. Pastor Johnny van der Schyff • 028 3410 422.

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

STANFORD UNITED CHURCH, meets at St Thomas Church, Morton St. Interdenominational.

English service at 6pm Sunday. Bible Study, 7pm Tuesday night at 45 Queen Victoria St. Secretary Kerri Brokensha 028 341 0077.

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local services & facilities ACCOMMODATION A Stanford Country Cottage Beloftebos Cottages B‘s Cottage Blue Gum Country Estate De Klein Rivers Valley Fairhill Nature Reserve Morton Cottage Mosaic Farm Oak Grove Farm Reiersvlei Farm Lodge Reed Cottage Walshacres Riverside Stanford River Lodge Stanford Hotel The Country Cottage Villa di Baia Country Retreat

082 320 0982 082 391 5331 028 341 0430 028 341 0116 028 341 0048 079 495 2971 082 450 3970 028 313 2814 082 091 3914 082 213 0512 028 341 0984 082 614 6322 028 341 0444 082 781 1704 083 553 0663 082 336 1573

ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES Maryke Brandt 072 172 9545 ALTERATIONS Caitlin‘s Dressmaking

083 358 6365

ANTIQUES/FURNITURE Sir Robert Stanford

028 341 0048

List your business for just R12 a month (only R144/year).

Email: design@stanfordrivertalk.co.za or telephone 079 523 8453 DRIVING SCHOOL Drive with Cait

083 358 6365

PEST CONTROL Overberg Pest Control

028 312 2225

ELECTRICIAN H.C.D Electrical

079 182 8825

PETS & PET CARE Stanford Kennels Syringa Country Kennels

028 341 0961 028 341 0961

ENGINEERS Jardine Consulting Engineers 082 359 2287 ESTATE AGENTS Marlene‘s Properties Michael Thompson Estates Pam Golding Stanford Village Properties FIREWOOD Walshacres

082 732 1284 028 341 0929 074 126 7770 028 341 0708 082 893 2282 072 111 9321 028 341 0685 082 898 4889

GARDENS & NURSERIES Krige Tree Services Walshacres Willowdale Nursery HAIR Jeanne Retief

082 658 0427 028 341 0685 082 899 1172 072 318 2478

ARCHITECTURE Guy Whittle Maureen Wolters

076 113 2741 082 450 3970

ARTS, CRAFTS & GIFTS Ons Winkel

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Stanford Country Cottages Village Laundromat

082 320 0982 072 616 0976

028 341 0647

HOME MAINTENANCE Stanford Country Cottages

082 320 0982

INTERIORS Kiwinet Maureen Wolters

028 341 0209 082 450 3970

BEAUTY AND WELLNESS La Femme BONDS/ HOME LOANS Tania Weich BOOKS Sir Robert Stanford

028 313 0660 084 728 7345 028 341 0048

CAR CARE J & J Motorwerke

028 341 0410 071 219 9212

COMPUTERS Compuworld SMB Solutions 028 341 0718 084 705 6719 CONFERENCE CENTRE Mosaic Farm Stanford Hotel

028 313 2814 082 781 1704

CONSTRUCTION Stanford Bricks

028 341 0685

LEGAL Alcock & Associates, Attorneys & Conveyancers 074 126 7770 NEWSPAPER Stanford River Talk MARKETS Sunset Market

079 291 1588 083 604 0808

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES African Queen River Cruises 082 732 1284 028 3410 929 Klein River Picnics 028 3410 693 Platanna River Cruises 073 318 5078 River Rat Boat Cruises 083 310 0952

WATER TESTING

PRINTING & PUBLISHING The Really Famous Publishing CC 079 291 1588 RESTAURANTS 1892 Stanford Spookhuis Art Café Stanford Gallery Barke Restaurant Graze Havercroft‘s Madré‘s Kitchen Marianas Springfontein Eats The Stanford Table The Vine

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SECURITY JSK Wrought Iron Safe Security

083 591 9600 028 341 0801

SEPTIC TANK TREATMENT Bob Hadley 082 901 9011 STORAGE Stanford Storage

082 950 6007

TAXI SERVICE Anytime Transfers

082 858 6765

TRUCKS & TRANSPORT Stanford Bricks

028 341 0685

WEDDING VENUES Beloftebos Mosaic Farm Sir Robert Stanford Estate Stanford Hotel

082 391 5331 028 313 2814 028 341 0647 082 781 1704

WINE CELLAR & SALES Sir Robert Stanford Estate Springfontein Wine Estate Stanford Hills Estate

STANFORD - RETICULATED DRINKING WATER RESULTS

STANFORD - RIVER WATER RESULTS

The treated sewerage outlet point into the Kleinriver is at the slipway at the end of Du Toit Street. The stream in the middle of town, starting in the dip in De Bruyn Street, is partly fed by the treated effluent from the waste water treatment works which gets complemented only in winter, by the overflow of the two dams in the middle of town. The two sampling points for the river are thus respectively known as under and above the treated sewerage outlet point.

Determinant (e. Coli) Under treated Above treated Sewerage Standard Sewerage Outlet poin Outlet point (Bridge R43 0-130/100ml (Jetty next to erf 396) to Hermanus)

Escherichia coli (E.coli) – bacteria that is a normal inhabitant of the human intestine. Its presence in a sample indicates pollution from human faeces.

Total Coliform bacteria – is the name for all the bacteria that produce gas and acid from the fermentation of lactose and its presence in a sample indicates pollution from the intestines of both humans and animals.

Heterotrophic Plate Count – is a standard microbiological method used to determine the efficiency of operations to remove or destroy organisms, good and bad, during the treatment process.

DETERMINANT

OCT

NOV

E. coli STANDARD (0/100ml)

0

0

0

OCTOBER

42

70

Total Coliform bacteria STANDARD (10/100ml)

NOVEMBER

72

70

Heterotrophic Plate Count STANDARD (5000/100ml) 0

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028 3410 647 028 341 0651 072 371 7546 028 3410 841

0 3124

Celebrations in Stanford

Simon Croxton 3 January

If there is a birthday coming up or special occasion you want to share with the village please email design@stanfordrivertalk.co.za

Jeudi Hunter 14 January

Leo Mckee 4 January

Johanne Bester 5 January

Simon Upton 8 January

Hilda Malakalaka 10 January

Gianni Roodt 17 January

... and all on 19 January

Crystal Hutton

Johannes Basson

Fred Hatman

Nikki Swanepoel

Rachel Troost 23 January

Mark Erwee 25 January

RAINFALL STATISTICS SUPPLIED BY Jake Uys

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

ave

Jan

11.5

12

8.5

19

14

35

37

22.4

Feb

39.5

25

11

17.5

20

16

16

20.7

March

49

27

20.5

20

26

28.5

29

27.8

April

70

21.5

27.6

30

56

53.3

54

48.9

May

45

31.5

55

66.5

83

43.5

55

54.2

June

75.5

50.5

106.3

91.5

88

86

84

83

July

102.5

76

97.5

43

56

103

33

73

Aug

66.5

71.5

89

46

74

125

234

101

Sept

49.8

74

88

35.5

25.5

73

60.5

58

Oct

73

39.5

92

50

25

111.5

62

64.7

Nov

89.5

91

31

57

42

26

212

73.8

Dec

37

35

6

40

23.5

6

5

21.7

Year

708.8

554.5

632.4

459

533

708

881.5

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