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R14 SEPTEMBER 2016 VOLUME 132 STANFORD‘S MONTHLY NEWSPAPER
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Notes from the Editor Spring is in the air and the air is bursting forth with floral fragrances from Jasmine to wild flowers. The whales are back in Walker Bay to have their babies and the vineyards are green again. Even though the Overberg keeps us guessing with a wild variety of weather patterns, it is clear that the seasons are indeed changing. In this village that never seems to sit still for long, folks are changing gear to prepare for the new season, and lots of plans are underway to welcome spring and summer. The Sunset market will rejoin the events calendar and school kids will be on holiday again soon. Various community events are taking place to ensure that the people and animals in the village and surrounds have more comfortable lives and the Nose to Tail Trail will take place again as usual (Pg 19). Heritage Day (or National Braai Day) will no doubt see some good celebrations and braais, and Bryan Robertson helps us to taste spring flavours in style with his delicious Waterblommetjie Recipe (Pg 12).
It may also be time to do some shopping for spring, and new contributor Katie Smuts sniffed out some lovely spring surprises in the local shops (Shop Talk, Pg 7). The frogs are out in full force and the chorus of froggie voices joining the orchestra this time of year is growing (Nature Talk, Pg. 7). Our local artists have done us proud during August at the Greyton Art festival (Pg. 11) and it is almost time for the Baarskeerdersbos Art Route (1 – 2 Oct) which promises to be even bigger and better than before. As usual, we encourage all the local businesses and families to send us their news and photographs as we continue to build the Stanford River Talk into a publication that reflects our lives in the village, and we wish you a happy, healthy September!
Karen THE 24TH SEPTEMBER IS HERITAGE DAY!
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Write to us Please send your letters to ed@stanfordrivertalk.co.za 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 Anonymous letters will not be published.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. MONTHLY CONTRIBUTORS Matt Chancey, Suzanne Francois Rossouw, Andrews Herriot, Olga Koorts, James Peter Yeats, Rev Hildie Pansegrouw, Bryan Robertson, Katie Smuts, Martin Ranger, Naas Terblanche, Guy WinchesterGould, Su Wolf, Tania Weich ART DIRECTOR Michelle McGee
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As one of the country’s newest holidays, Heritage Day has only been celebrated since the birth of the Rainbow nation. It is a day when all South Africans across the spectrum are encouraged to celebrate their culture and the diversity of their beliefs and traditions, in the wider context of a nation that belongs to all its people. While some people choose to celebrate with a braai (also National Braai day), other choose family festivities or charity events in order to remember and show off our deep history and heritage in the differences and similarities in our cultures. We would like to encourage our villagers to get out there and celebrate in style this year – perhaps build your braai in a different place for a change and enjoy the outdoors. Braai up a storm and enjoy the day with friends or family while relishing local meat and produce, and send us pictures of your celebrations!
Happy Heritage Day!
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Reader's Letter
COMPLIMENTS FROM SOUTH AFRICA'S DOYENNE, JANE RAPHAELY. THANKS TO ALL OUR AMAZING CONTRIBUTORS! LORRAINE LINES (SRT OWNER)
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NEWS AND UPDATES
Jennie Chancey attended the opening of
La Trattoria at Don Gelato
ROTARY CLUB OF STANFORD
Early Childhood Development – Home Programme By Lana Coates The first thousand days in a child’s life is when 90% of brain development takes place, which makes Early Childhood Development absolutely vital. Between ages 3 and 5 they’re preparing for school, at which stage they’re required to have some basic knowledge and skills. I’d like to draw attention to an ECD Programme which is supported by Rotary in Stanford. This programme involves home visits by trained ECD Practitioners who work with children aged 3 to 5 years old to prepare them for school. These are children who do not attend any pre-school, and often when they start school they are not properly prepared with the basics such as shapes, colours, number, letters and so on, leaving them at a distinct disadvantage. We support this group with stationery and educational aids, but would like to appeal for items such as toilet rolls and kitchen towel inners, any light board boxes (cereal, coffee filters, tissue, tea, Panado, etc. – any size is welcome), egg boxes, polystyrene trays and small plastic tubs with lids. Because funding is virtually non-existent, the mothers are being taught how to make simple educational items from recyclables, e.g. the cardboard boxes are used to make puzzles as well as shapes, toilet roll inners to make rattles, kitchen towel inners for making very creative family trees, and so on. They’ve even designed a system for children to learn to count, and this replaces the need for an abacus. The small plastic tubs will be used by the children to store their puzzle pieces, egg boxes for planting seeds and learning about earthworms and polystyrene trays are punched then used for ‘threading’ activities. A huge advantage to the home programme is that the mothers who are illiterate are learning along with their children – truly a win-win situation. For more information please contact Lana on (028) 341 0349 or 082 216 4398. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
After closing for over a month to renovate its original cafe's space, Don Gelato threw open wide its doors on 5 August to welcome friends and neighbours to the new Trattoria. Patrons milled about, sipping delicious Italian wines and talking about the menu while waiting for the food to come out of the kitchen. Corrado gave us a warm welcoming speech, explaining that a La Trattoria is meant to be a relaxed experience just like visiting Italians in their home and enjoying delicious food together like old friends. The inviting atmosphere certainly felt like that as we admired the beautiful new fireplace in the lounge with tables pulled up to comfy leather couches nearby. Rustic wood wineracks decorating the walls showed off a fantastic selection of Italian wines, as well as a few local favorites. Course by course, the food was heaped upon our plates and tantalised our taste buds. It was a true Italian delight, from the tasty starters to the dessert, which featured a chocolate-dipped biscuit bowl to hold the gelato! On the official opening night, a power failure meant that Lionello and Corrado had to quickly add candles to all the old wine bottles they could muster up, which created an enchanting glow that put the finishing touch on the delicious dinner. On August 23, I noticed a film crew packing up at the restaurant, and I asked Lionello what was going on, thinking it must be a local news crew. He grinned and said, 'The Discovery Channel is featuring us in a show to be aired in January, because Australia's Master Chef winner wanted to visit!' Can you believe we have this authentic, warm Italian eatery right here in Stanford? Mangia bene, vivi felice!
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STANFORD NORTH NHW NEWS Hello Fellow Stanfordians! I am delighted to inform you that there is a growing awareness in our community of the existence of our NHW and the role it fulfils in assisting our SAP and the CPF in the fight against crime in the village. We were invited to address the local Probus lunch meeting to explain our operating model and the relevant sectors. We also identified the sector leaders and watch members of each sector. The use of cell phone technology (namely WhatsApp) to create a sector by sector communication network linking watch members and the community in that sector to allow for quick and easy alerts on crime or other incidents was also covered. The response was most positive and a number of residents have provided the necessary information to allow them to be added to the WhatsApp group for the area they reside in. The more eyes and ears we have out there, the more successful we will be in identifying criminal activity and getting quick action to address it. Over the coming months we hope to see this network grow as more and more residents become aware of the need for every one of us to play a role in keeping our Village safe. The SAPS provides the NHW and the CPF with regular incident reports and alerts us to the current crime trends in our village. This information is then passed on to watch members who can then be extra alert in the identified hot spots. The lesson for all to take onboard is to react to things that are out of place or not normal. Dogs suddenly barking or restless, odd people walking the streets at unusual times and vehicles cruising slowly past your home in the early hours need to be investigated and reported soonest where necessary. Thankfully the SAP van is often the vehicle doing these slow patrol sweeps, but please do get up and make sure! Above all, keep safe!
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Lunch at Havercroft’s restaurant has quietly been taking place on the outskirts of the village for the best part of thirteen years. Bubbly Femme Maitre d’ Innes and culinarian Brydon preside over a small haven of excellence in gastronomic delight. A few Stanfordians and many more pursuants of delicate and appetizing food from as far afield as Cape Town recently enjoyed an afternoon of music and savoury dishes at this understated venue that could easily be missed as one enters Stanford on the R43 from Hermanus but for the word LUNCH subtly directing the passer-by to a small cabana eaterie where fine cooking and mouth-watering recipes are on offer. To cap it all Emile Minnie, a keyboardist and vocalist of immense stature with his delightful vocal associate Hanmarie Pretorius entertained guests with timeless melodies from the great lyricists and composers such as Gershwin, Webber, Piaff and Rogers and many more legendary acolytes of popular music and a polished surprise guest appearance of Jazzfordians Jennie and Matt Chancey. Apparently this particular Havercroft occasion, where music and food harmoniously are blended, provoking multilingual audience participation, is an annual event celebrating par excellence easy listening and enjoyable dining with TripAdvisor Reviews to die for. By Andrew Herriot
By Chris Moll
CPF NEWS Recent crime stats and news Stanford Station commander Captain Coetzee is encouraging all residents of Stanford to report any crime committed. This will put SAPS in a better position to plan and implement proactive policing in our area. Captain Coetzee has also requested as much information as possible be channelled to SAPS themselves our via the NHW and CPF, and he made mention of how fortunate he finds himself and his office to be working with a fully functional CPF and NHW in Stanford. He believes that it is these structures that contribute to all of us living in a safer community. Aug 2015 vs. Aug 2016 shows a significant increase in one of our priority crimes of housebreaking, and there has been a decrease in theft. Unfortunately housebreaking is currently showing a pattern of a shift to Stanford South. A good number of arrests have been made which range from minor offences to more serious offences. Currently there are 14 persons on parole in Stanford, of which three were recently rearrested within days of returning to town. by Kevin Husk STANFORD RIVER TALK 5
The Stanford Writer's Retreat By Karen McKee Stanford’s own famous author Rahla Xenopoulos has now hosted two weekend writing retreats in Stanford – one with Maire Fisher and another with Darrel Bristow-Bovey. The next one will be with well-known local author Melinda Ferguson, and then in October Rahla will run one on her own. In attendance are usually a mixture of writers from Cape Town, Stanford and Johannesburg. The workshops attract an eclectic mix of people - some highly regarded, published authors, some people who have never written in their lives but feel they might have an important story to tell, and also those who need help with starting or completing a current writing project! It’s in the mix of writers that one finds support and love. Writers are accustomed to working in isolation so it’s lovely to sit at tables, be given exercises and all write together, to feel a solidarity with other people who are scribbling away at the empty page. The exercises are all designed to help people access the writer and words that so often elude us. Lunches and teas provided are enjoyed by everyone in the garden and in front of the fire while people get to talk and bond. There is friendship, laughter and even sometimes crying, but mostly, people come away with pages and pages of beautiful writing. If you are interested in joining any of these workshops please contact me on karen.mckee@polka.co.za.
LIVINGSTONE – PART 4 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 afforded a commoner. Guy Winchester-Gould tells the story of this remarkable missionary, doctor and explorer.
MISSIONARY TRAVELS Yet again, in 1851 Livingstone set off northwards with his wife and small children, making for Linyanti where he treated many villagers for their ailments and held regular services for large congregations. Whilst travelling in the region he encountered the mighty Zambezi River (fourth longest in Africa), recording in his journal ‘We thanked God for permitting us first to see this gorgeous river’. Most certainly it was here he heard from locals about a great waterfall called ‘Mosi-oa-tunya’ some days' travel to the east. It was to be another four years, however, before he set eyes on this great natural wonder of the world! After cultivating friendships among various chiefs he took the decision to return to Kolobeng as Mary was again pregnant, but before reaching home Mary gave birth to another child – a boy. At about this time Thomas and Agnes were again felled by malaria convincing Livingstone that Africa – with its rivers, lakes, wild animals and deadly insects – was no place for a woman and young children. He and Mary resolved that the family should return to Scotland where she would be ‘relieved of the stress of living in Africa’ and the children could be educated. After a short stay in Cape Town, Mary with Thomas the eldest (6), William, Robert and STANFORD RIVER TALK 6
Agnes – bade a sorrowful farewell and returned by sea to England. It was to be another 5 years before the family reunited! Mary had little option but to brave the bitter chill of Blantyre where she lived in cramped conditions with her in-laws, and it could not have been easy considering the wide open expanses, tropical weather with sunny days she and the children had become accustomed to in Africa. Now alone, Livingstone was free to push himself to the limits of endurance. He wrote ‘I shall open up a path into the interior, or perish’, his intention being to open the north to commerce. While he took everyday problems in his stride (without an inkling of his family’s predicament in Scotland!), he wrote the London Missionary Society expressing shock, anger and mounting concern over the slave trade. He was sickened by the practice of people being trafficked to the coast for shipment to various parts of the world. Livingstone advised his directors he was prepared to die for what he knew to be right - elimination at the earliest opportunity of the barbaric practice of Africans selling fellow Africans to Arab and Portuguese slavers. (to be continued in Oct).
SHOP TALK
NATURE TALK
by Katie Smuts
by Naas Terblanche
Katie Smuts loves shopping for spring! September might mean Heritage Day for some, and Braai Day for others, but, with the spring equinox falling in September, to me it's always meant the change of the seasons. With the equinox falling on the 22nd this year, we've already been graced with a few gorgeously warm days, and the advanced guard of the spring flowers is in full show. With this auspicious day in mind, I trolled the Stanford high street – so that you don't have to – in search of items that celebrate spring, and all that it heralds. First up are these fabulous mugs, printed with spring green maidenhair fern fronds, and each on a wooden board. Perfect for your first coffee out on the stoep, as you watch the morning sun hit the Kleinrivier Mountains. They're available for R190 each at Antjies – buy a few as a set, or just one for yourself to treasure.
Frog news WATCH OUT FOR THE ENDANGERED WESTERN LEOPARD TOAD ON THE ROADS! I received the following sad message from Sara Abbot this week, with a photo of a large squashed Leopard Toad. “Naas morning, sadly I found this toad cnr of Caledon and du Toit Street Stanford on the road. I am not usually as sure about this, but believe it is a Leopard toad. Photo follows.”
For those of you blessed with green fingers, spring will no doubt see you out tending your verdant veggie gardens and flower beds (you know who you are), those of us who are more of the ‘two left thumbs’ order of gardening can always hope to keep succulents alive. The Stanford Emporium has a wide range of succulents in beautifully crafted pots and bowls, in an affordable range of prices, starting at R70. These make great statement pieces in the home, arranged either singly or in groups, or are wonderful as gifts. Finally, what could be more evocative of springtime than this great piece currently for sale at the Junk Shop? This milk pail decorated in the German Folk Art tradition is festooned with delicately painted daisies and posies of wild flowers. At R750, it’s the most expensive item in this month's selection, but, as a dairy farmer's granddaughter, I couldn't resist its charm! Head out to Stanford high street and indulge in some retail therapy. It was tough to limit myself to three items – what with so many spring-themed items to choose from, but these were my top three picks. With the range of shops in the village, you can be sure you will be able to find something – big or small, pricey or a steal – to banish any lingering winter blues.
You are absolutely right, Sara, it is definitely a large Western Leopard Toad and it is indeed sad, because we have such a small population of these beautiful highly endangered animals in Stanford. Perhaps the death of the toad was inevitable. Or was it? What if people were more aware of them and were on the lookout for them while driving at night? It is not so difficult to see them. Perhaps we should put up warning signs like the people in the Cape peninsula do to increase awareness for them. The Leopard toads have been calling at the Willem Appel dam and in some farm dams since late July. Have you heard them elsewhere? Please let me know! As far as the rest of our frog community goes, I can report that the Caco’s (Blikslanertjies) with their characteristic call that sound like a ball bearing being bounced, are now calling enthusiastically and the Cape sand frogs with their castanet-like calls are really putting up a performance. Even the monotonous and to some people irritating incessant call of the Raucous toad are now heard here and there. The clicking stream frogs with their call that sounds like water drops falling, are still calling here and there. The traditional last performer of the season, the pretty Arum Lily frog, is still quiet. As usual, they will join the orchestra in October. I will keep you posted. If you want to hone your skills on identifying the sounds of our local frogs, you can go to my website www.vaalvlei.co.za, go to frogs and listen to their sounds. You are also invited to join my Frogs Western Cape Facebook page!
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SCHOOL TALK By Maryanne Ward
All local schools are invited to send news and photographs each month. FUNIMFUNDO
FOOD FOR THOUGHT – Shark Visit The Funimfundo pre-primary school Grade R class visited the South African Shark Conservancy (SASC) for a fun-filled educational morning at the SASC Shark Lab in the Old Harbour, Hermanus. When the children met the sharks in the SASC Shark Lab they were initially afraid of the small sharks kept in the holding tanks for research and educational purposes. Before the morning was over, the learners had overcome their fears and were kissing and holding the sharks and eager to pose for a photo showing their newfound understanding of these mysterious and misunderstood creatures, knowing that not all sharks are fearsome predators as portrayed by the media. The children were taught about the various types of sharks found in seas around the world and how big (or small) these creatures can be. SASC believes that children learn best when given an experiential experience and what better way than having the opportunity to meet a live shark face-to-face?
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This was a fantastic experience for the children, the Food 4 Though team and staff at the SASC. SASC thoroughly enjoys having the opportunity to interact with members of the public, especially children from surrounding communities. SASC offers free public tours of the facility from Monday to Friday at 10 am and 2 pm. Educational group visits can be arranged by contacting SASC on 028 312 3029 or emailing info@sharkconservancy.org Food 4 Thought, a Stanford based organisation dedicated to developing and facilitating education in early childhood development raises money through funding initiatives but also relies on donations and volunteer assistance from women in the surrounding communities. If you would like to contribute by means of a donation or would like to get involved in a more hand-on manner, please contact Maryanne Ward (083 240 8454) or email: food4thoughtstanford@gmail.com
OKKIE SMUTS GRADE 7 FUNDRAISING DRAW
Hoopland and Fynbos Akademie had 9 children who participated in the local WOW Spelling competition at Die Bron the 17th August. We are very proud of them.
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WINNERS ARE: 3RD PRIZE Voucher table13 - Onele Ngewu 2ND PRIZE Shark cage diving - AndrĂŠ Claassen (pictured right) 1ST PRIZE Vodacom Smart Tab 3G & Universal tablet case Helen Klein (pictured left) Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for your support towards our school and learners!
SCHOOL TALK OKKIE SMUTS CROSS COUNTRY We are very proud of our Cross Country Athletes! The 5th and final district league trial of the Overberg schools cross country season took place on Saturday, the 13 August 2016 at the Motocross track outside Caledon on the R406 road to Genadendal. 123 Athletes aged 9-19 years form 18 schools in the Overberg education district participated on the day. Next Event is the Western Cape Schools Cross Country Championship taking place on 27 August in Worcester. We wish our athletes all the best! Back: Ayesha Apolisi, Jaydean Dreyer, Marchello Appel Middle: Ababalwe Molisi, Paula Dreyer, Caleb Booysen Front: Nelissa Yana, Esihle Valikho, Sinethemba Dumakude, Beverly Robyn
EISTEDDFOD
By die onglangse Overberg Eisteddfod wat op 13 Augustus plaasgevind het te Okkie Smuts Laerskool het Okkies GOUD ontvang vir hul deelname. Ons is baie trotse Okkies. Agter: SadĂŠ October, Nicole Dreyer, Imaan Sydaow, Mev Felicity Beukes, Kia McKay, Jade Coetzee, Busiswa Mhlontlo Voor: Salmah Sydow, Sindisiwe Makhamba, Nahum Plaatjies, Kelsey Montagu
RUGBY
Baie geluk aan Leehanno Appel wat gekies is vir die O/12 Suid Boland Rugby op Maandag 15 Augustus te Caledon!
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TALES FROM THE SUD by Matt Chancey
In January, 2006, I was sitting in the shade at my compound in a refugee camp right on the border of Southern Darfur in Sudan. The President of my foundation and I were having a discussion with some local elders about the feasibility of conducting some crossborder outreaches to IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons) a few miles north across the Kiir River in Darfur proper. The elders told us about an old airstrip that had been used years before where we could possibly land. But the strip was overgrown and no one had the GPS coordinates to provide charter companies. So we decided to try to drive to the strip and grab those coordinates. The only problem was that January was just a few weeks after the rainy season ended, meaning the Kiir River was still flooded in areas. When we asked if the road was dry to the river, the elders were unanimous that it wasn't and that it was quite impossible to reach the river by vehicle. So, of course we went. Much of that part of the world is flat, which means when it rains heavily, the water has nowhere to go. The result is swampland as far as the eye can see for much of the year. Sure enough, about an hour and a half into our journey, the road became a swamp. There was
SOAP BOX by Martin Ranger
In the Socialist Seventies the United Kingdom’s future was uncertain. Hyperinflation devalued take-home pay, the pound was weak and the labour movement dominated government policy. A radical change of direction was needed. In 1979 this came in the form of the qualified scientist and barrister: Margaret Hilda Thatcher.The Iron Lady took the UK by the scruff of its unionised neck and pointed its economy towards the twentyfirst century. An immediate consequence was a rise in unemployment to a rate not seen since the thirties. Thatcher used the huge windfall generated by North Sea oil to fund the resultant upsurge of benefit claims. Many of her policies were unpopular and some remain controversial. What few can deny is that their effect was to reinvent the UK’s economic base and to return a degree of national pride. The post-Brexit appearance of Theresa May as Britain’s second woman premier STANFORD RIVER TALK 10
Nothing IS something... Matt Chancey comes to terms with swamps nothing for it, we had to try footing, or turn back. We packed up all the bottled water we could carry, took our shoes off, rolled up our pants, and started wading. For the next several hours, we slogged through a muddy, smelly, dismal swamp, the water sometimes coming up to thigh level. No matter how careful I was, I was terrified that I would cut my feet on something and contract bilharzia or some other horrible family of parasites. So, I tried to think of something else. My mind drifted back to a nice, spring day in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. It was the year 2000, and my little Nokia cell phone began to ring. The person on the line was a friend of mine from Washington, D.C. He told me he was starting a foundation to help marginalized and persecuted groups in Sudan. The new organization needed directors, and my friend asked if I would
be willing to serve. ‘I’ve never been on a board before, what do I have to do?’ I asked. ‘Oh, nothing really,’ my friend responded. ‘Maybe a couple of conference calls a year. It’s pretty easy.’ ‘Nothing.’ Now here I was slogging through a smelly swamp filled with cow feces in a province known only for being the site of the world’s latest genocide. So, whenever you get a phone call from someone asking you to do nothing for them, remember: nothing is something. Next month, I’ll tell you if we made it through the swamp disease-free. Until then, keep those shoes on!
DECISION PENDING... places huge expectations on her shoulders. Will May replicate Thatcher’s strength of purpose? Will she heal what many believe to be a self-inflected wound? At the time of writing we too face an undecided future. Unexpected shifts in political allegiances, negative economic sentiment and rudderless leadership do not help. According to the pollsters the recent municipal elections were ultimately influenced by the decisions of the ‘Don’t knows’ and the ‘Undecided’. So what was it about the utopian promises that failed to persuade them earlier? Perhaps some voters were also hoping for a different face or message to appear. It’s worrying that each year our schools produce tens of thousands of Don’t Knows, most of whom face an uncertain future. And that is pretty much decided. Luddite ideas of smokestack job creation that would be more familiar to Brunel than to Bezos will not succeed either.
Too many of our state-run enterprises are managed by boards that seem either to be unable to decide on alternatives or, worse still, do not know what to do in the first place! Imagine the response of shareholders in Woolworths, Discovery or SABMiller to a similar state of uncertainty. What we do know is that these problems are not going to solve themselves. Some original and realistic strategies are desperately needed. Those who are undecided need to listen carefully to those who might know. Then they must act, courageously and quickly. But ultimately those local elections were not really about capitalists and communists but about dustbins and drains. And they shouldn’t have been about the undecided either, but about the skilled and the certain.
ART TALK by Su Wolf
GENTLY DOES IT – Marian Binder Marian Binder’s touch is evident all over Stanford - her chalk boards welcome you to Yum Eat Café, she designed the bumper sticker for Funimfundo and her magnificent portraits of the big cats at Panthera are available as cards in their gift shop. Although she has painted all her life, the patient, gentle, building up of layer upon layer of watercolour paint and the precise observation she learnt during a botanical art course was a turning point for Marian. ‘I love to search for the essence of whatever I am painting’ she says.
Her favourite subjects are plants, birds and animals and she is currently working on watercolours of Lowveld inhabitants – giraffe, hornbill and impala lilies; each exquisitely rendered with a breathtaking finesse. She also loves to add a humorous touch using another of her talents - calligraphy. Under her MadeMarian label Marian produces silkscreened baby bibs and onesies and is happy to custom design a gift for a special newcomer. You can view Marian’s many talents at mademarian.co.za
Greyton Creative Arts Festival 26 – 28 AUGUST There was nothing grey about Greyton over the last weekend in August, and Stanford artists contributed greatly to the colourful kaleidoscope of the Greyton Creative Arts Festival. Nicky Ross, Marian Binder, Viv McOnie, Su Wolf and Dante Ruben (pictured right) held a very beautiful and impressively presented group exhibition in the Greyton Lodge conference centre. Siobhan Twomey, Val Myburgh and Sara Abbott hung works in the curated Greyton show – the latter two selling works before the exhibition even opened!
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KITCHEN TALK
THE JOYS OF WATERBLOMMETJIES
By Bryan Robertson
One of the greatest joys of living in the Western Cape is the access we have to fresh Waterblommetjies. The first reminder for me of the approaching Waterblommetjie season is the burst of colour in the fields and neglected corners of Stanford, where bright yellow Oxalis start flaunting their delicate little flowers. (Oxalis or Suurings is a vital ingredient when making Waterblommetjiebredie). Bredie however, is not the only use for these beautiful little pond lilies. This is a lovely springtime starter. The tomato dressing has an intensity that contrasts well with the slightly grassy flavour of briefly cooked Waterblommetjies – and soft, gentle crème fraîche bridges the gap between the two flavours beautifully.
WATERBLOMMETJIE BREDIE About 400g small Waterblommetjies 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 tbsp crème fraîche For the tomato dressing:
them in a roasting tin in which they fit quite snugly. Drizzle over a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast on the middle shelf of the oven for 20 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and bursting from their skins. Set aside to cool.
12 little ripe tomatoes 2 rosemary sprigs, leaves only 1 clove of garlic, peeled 4 good quality anchovy fillets in olive oil, drained 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp good quality red wine vinegar 200ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
Pound the rosemary leaves, garlic and anchovy fillets to a rough paste, using a pestle and mortar. Add the tomatoes one by one, pounding after each addition, until all have been incorporated. Add the mustard and vinegar and stir well to combine. Pour in the olive oil, stirring as you do so. Taste and season with a little salt and pepper. The dressing should be quite coarse and textured. Set aside to allow the flavours to adjust to each other.
To serve: Rosemary sprigs with flowers, or finely Chopped parsley First make the tomato dressing. Preheat the oven to 200C. Pierce each tomato once with a small, sharp knife – this helps to release the juice while the tomatoes are cooking. Place
To cook the Waterblommetjies, place a large pan of well-salted water on to boil. When the water is boiling vigorously, drop in the Waterblommetjies and cook for 1 minute, or until the stems are still firm but yield to the bite. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place in a warm bowl.
STANFORD RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION by Christina Tranter
PROPOSED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT – STANFORD SOUTH The Stanford Ratepayers Association committee chair, Lyn Pullen, along with Conservation Trust and Heritage members have been attending meetings with, and giving assistance to, the Social Compact Group in regard to the proposed housing development in Stanford South. Work with the Group is ongoing as the planning stages progress. SEWERAGE PUMP STATION UPDATE I am sure we will all be delighted to note that work on the two new pump stations – one at King Street and one in Sannie Badenhorst Street is nearing completion. The SRA would like to appreciate all those involved for their tireless and efficient input. ELECTRICITY Please note that electricity is now available for purchase from the General Dealer in Queen Victoria Street.
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Immediately season the Waterblommetjies and dress with the extra-virgin olive oil. Arrange on warm plates, add a dollop of crème fraîche and spoon on the tomato dressing. Finish with rosemary flowers, if available, or sprinkle with a little chopped parsley and serve. Enjoy! Serves 4
WINE TALK
MATCHING THE WINE TO THE MENU By Tania Weich
It’s already September, the season that signifies the end of hibernation. It’s time to put the spring back in our step, to step out and to socialise. What better time to throw a party! And while there’s food, there’s likely to be wine, so let’s find the perfect match for our menu. An apéritif is usually served before a meal to stimulate the appetite, and therefore usually served dry rather than sweet. For this reason, if sherry is served, ensure that it not sweet. Apéritif is a French word, which means ‘to open’. The ground rules of food and wine pairing: • Starters: A light Dry White, Dry Red or Rosé • Fish: Dry white • Oysters, crayfish and other shellfish: Dry white, or Sparkling • Poultry and white Meat: Dry white, or a light Dry Red • Red meat, braai or game: A full-bodied Red or oak matured White • Desert and fruit: Sparkling Wine, a mature Port or Sweeter Wine • After the meal: A liqueur, or a matured brandy Finding the right balance: The underlying guideline when matching wine with a meal is balance. The flavour of
the food should not overwhelm the wine, and vice versa. Therefore, a full-bodied white wine would be a better option than an easy drinking red wine with rich dishes e.g. red meat casseroles. That said, it is important to take into account that the flavour of food is not the weight of the food e.g. pasta is a heavy dish yet light in flavour. Bell peppers as an ingredient in a dish create a more intensely flavoured meal. Consider what the leading flavour is. Hint: Match the wine to the sauce instead of the meat being served. Cream or butter sauces pair well with wines that have been matured in oak barrels.
Hermanus Flower Festival Spring in the Cape Floristic Region is a time to celebrate the very special beauty and diversity of our natural heritage. The Hermanus Flower Festival has been showcasing the wonders of spring in the fynbos for over 60 years! This year is no exception. This special event will take place in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve from Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th September.
Following the Fires in Fernkloof Nature Reserve in December, our theme for this year will be “Fynbos & Fire”. It will be demonstrated through labelled fynbos specimens, environmental exhibits in the marquee and magnificent photographic records from the bleak ashcovered landscapes of December to the fresh green and colourful sites they have become. The wonderful floral display in Fernkloof Hall, the signature exhibit of our Flower Festivals, will be interspersed with information on the consequences and value of fire in the fynbos. You could also witness the changes for yourself by following an annotated self- directed walk or sign up for a guided experience of the flora and fauna in the areas that burnt. While you’re about it, why not register for one of Photowalkers workshops, learn how to capture the richness of the fynbos environment through the lens of your camera.
Appropriate pairings regarding flavour: • Salty food: Partners well with sweeter wine. • Sweet: Pairs best with sweet wine (if the sweetness of the meal overwhelms, the wine will lose of its character and taste drier than it actually is). If the wine is sweeter, sweet! • Rich food e.g. pâté, foie gras: Goes well with sweet wines, or wines that are round and fruity with a balanced acidity. • Acidic food e.g. containing vinegar, citrus, apple or tomato: Needs wine with matching acidity or the wine will taste flat. High acid wine similarly compliments fatty food. • Oily food: Acidic wine cuts through the weight of the dish. A classic pairing is MCC is served with smoked salmon due to the natural oiliness of the fish. • Textured food e.g. duck, lamb and steak: Tannin is needed in the wine because the tannin molecules attach to the protein molecules in the meat and clean the palate, providing the feeling of being ready for the next mouthful. • Spicy food: Gewurztraminer is a wine with spicy flavours and is often the favoured match. Cheers! Here’s to spicing up Spring, and our socialising.
22 – 25 SEPTEMBER Sunday brings a special new Flower Power event - a Fun Walk for the family and a Trail Run for the slightly more energetic, all for the cause of caring for our magnificent natural heritage. Then take the opportunity to relax with family and friends at the Fynbos Café, enjoy tea and coffee with home-made goodies or sit down for a light lunch and a glass of local wine. And don’t forget to stock up your garden for spring with some of Jack’s lovingly nurtured plants from
There will be something to amuse, entertain and inform everyone at the Festival this year. Opportunities to make those purchases before Christmas will still be possible from our Botanical Society stand in the marquee which will have an interesting selection of thingsenvironmental for sale. You don’t want to miss Francois and his Slithering Fynbos snakes, returning this year with an interesting angle on fire ecology and how snakes react to the threat of fire. There will be something for the little ones too, paint your face to look like your favourite flower and take part in a Treasure Hunt around the gardens of the amphitheater. Meantime, Mum and Dad can buy a ticket in the raffle with the chance to win a terrific prize.
the Indigenous Nursery! A visit to the Hermanus Flower Festival is an affordable family outing. We are keeping our entrance fees to R20 for adults, children under 12 or in school uniform are free and R10 for pensioners on Pensioner’s day, Thursday 22nd September. That will leave you with a bit to add in for workshops, experiences or Fun runs to make this a memorable way of celebrating Heritage Day weekend. By Pam Herd STANFORD RIVER TALK 13
CANOE CLUB
VET TALK
Droplets are flying on the Klein River where the Stanford Canoe Club now regularly has up to 25 paddlers on the water on Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.
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The Club is busy training local school kids to participate in the Triple Series Sprint Challenge which will take place in Cape Town on 23 and 30 October and 6 November, aiming to get a group of 20 paddlers ready for the series. The series includes a 1000 m, 500m, 200m, 200m in Guppies (a small K1 designed for children under 14yrs) and 3000m (K1) race for each age group (u/10, u/12, u/14, u/16, u/18 and u/23) and gender. The Club is planning a fairly intensive training program over the September holiday with a daily training program for the kids to get them focused and ready for the competition. Funds will be made available to development paddlers who are registered with the Club, including some assistance from CSA/WCCU.
The other day I was asked a simple question by a patient’s young owner: ‘Can dogs count?’ My glib ‘of course they can, dogs are smart!’ reply seemed to satisfy him, but left me wondering. Sure, my eight month old Golden Retriever knows she has 2 biscuits at lunch time and will not budge until she’s had the second one, but is this habit or can she count?
In addition to this, the club is aiming to get another 2 or 3 guppies built during the holidays. All Stanfordians are welcome to join us on the water on Saturday mornings. Fast or slow; no matter what boat you paddle – just come and have fun on the water!. At present the paddlers get underway at 09h00 at the put-in at the bottom of King Street. For more Club information, please join the Stanford Canoe Club Facebook page.
by Dr Olga Koorts
According to researchers dogs have roughly the same counting abilities as a six month to two year old child. This means that they recognise changes in numbers rather than exact amounts. Scientists further suggest that the dog’s apparent ability to count is in part due to their large neocortex, the part of the brain concerned with reasoning. This makes sense if you consider the fact that the forefathers of our domestic dog had to ‘reason’ in order to make decisions about hunting or fighting. A different study comparing wolves and dogs found wolves to be able to ‘count’ better and choose larger quantities more often than dogs. So how about other abilities? Well, the average dog is able to understand about 165 words with very intelligent canines knowing up to 250! So owners who claim that Fido understands everything they say might not be that wrong. So how well do specific breeds perform? It seems it is just breeding. We have bred certain dogs to be more responsive as they perform certain jobs. Collies, Standard Poodles, German Shepherds and Retrievers are considered smarter breeds for this reason.Other breeds like hounds were bred to do what comes naturally and chase prey. These breeds often performed less well in experiments.
by Karin Pohl
As for whether my dog can count? I think it is more likely that she just has me well trained!
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TOURISM TALK Stanford Tourism and Business is fresh-faced and ready for spring.
Klein River Grana Klein River Grana is a hard crumbly cheese that displays crystals which provides a characteristic crunch. Klein River Grana is aged for up to a year and reveals tangy, fruity & fragrant notes. 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.
MON – FRI 9am – 4pm
SAT 9am – 1pm
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The cheerful pansies and wild lilies in our flower beds welcome visitors to the office and our walls are adorned with beautiful frames made a few years ago by local artists for the #StanfordFramed project. These frames now add a riot of colour and touch of class to our posters and notices. In the month of September, we shall use these frames to highlight the history and heritage of our village by displaying old photographs (our office spring cleaning session uncovered loads of surprises.) Please stop in and help us caption these fantastic photos which we will share on our social media platforms. Who knows, you may even spot yourself! Make sure you get to Sunset Strings on 9 September at Stanford Valley Guest Farm. Stanford Tourism is bringing a quintet of musicians from the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra to Stanford for your enjoyment. This quintet performs the Sunset Serenade in the Kruger Park and the Whale Serenade at the de Hoop Collection's Wine, Whales and Music weekend, and now they are performing in the picturesque Akkedisbergpas. Book your tickets at marketing@stanfordinfo.co.za. Feel free to contact our office at any time. We are happy to help you with any information, and we welcome your suggestions of how you think we could do better! Stanford Tourism and Business Management Committee
PROBUS TALK by Sarah James
Another month, another Probus Talk! We had a delicious lunch at The Manor House which was enjoyed by everyone. The views were stunning, the weather perfect and the welcome, as always, was great. This time around Probus was given a most informative talk by Chris Moll about Neighbourhood Watch in Stanford. Chris gave us insight into the workings of the Stanford North Neighbourhood Watch (NHW). Because we live in difficult times, the security of ourselves, our families and our possessions is an ongoing concern to all of us. Chris was instrumental in setting up the NHW as a means to combating and limiting this threat.
HERMANUS FLOWER FESTIVAL
“Fynbos & Fire”
22 to 25 SEPTEMBER 2016 FERNKLOOF NATURE RESERVE 34°23’55 S 19°15’57 E
09h00 – 17h00 •Entry R20 •Children (under 12) FREE Pensioners R10 on Pensioner Day, (Thurs 22 September) •Floral Display •Specimen Identification •Runs •Walks •Snakes •Fun For Kids •Eco Experience •Environmental Marquee •Fynbos Café For Light Meals •Coffee & Cake
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PLANT TALK
GREENING THE COUNTRYSIDE by Suzanne-Francoise Rossouw-Moss The first week of September as always is Arbour week. Every year a new tree of the year is suggested to be planted in home gardens. This year the tree of the year is Ficus Thonningii, also known as the Common wild fig, gewone Wildevy (Common tree), and Maerua Cafra. Also called the Common bush-cherry, Gewone Witbos, Maerua Angolensis, Bead-bean tree, or Knoppiesboontjieboom. The suggested trees for this year are not commonly found in the Western Cape. When it comes to tree planting I think it is best to plant something you like and that would be suitable for the area you live in. It does not help planting something that struggles for years and never comes to its full glory just because it is not happy in your garden. Always take your time in selecting a tree for your garden as it will be with you for years to come. An incorrect choice may be disastrous for the garden as you could end up with a tree that either doesn’t grow well or it outgrows the garden and the house. Make a short checklist of what your requirements are for your tree. For instance; how big must
the tree grow?; Must it be an evergreen or a delicious tree must the tree attract birds to the garden? The next important step is to look at your property to see which factors influence what you are able to plant. The first factor is the type of soil you have. Secondly, you have to know whether there is there a high water table in the winter. Do you get a vast amount of wind exposure during certain periods of the year? Does your area get frost in winter? Are you situated close to the sea and your yard is exposed to salt spray that can affect tree growth? If we look at the example of someone that lives in an area with high wind exposure all year long in an area with clay soil with a possibility of a high water table in winter, the following trees can be considered: Wild Plum, Chinese Elm, Coral Tree and River Bushwillow. If you have a small garden close to the sea with sandy soil and a fair amount of wind the following trees are possibilities: Wild Olive, Wild Camphor, Cross Berry or Coastal Silver Tree. If you have a sheltered garden and you enjoy some blossom colour
in spring, you may want to consider some of the following: Flowering plum, Crab-apple, Apricot, Peach, Magnolia or Camellias. Consult your local nurseries to see which trees are available in your area. If they don’t have what you are looking for they should be able to order trees in for you if they are available from wholesale nurseries in South Africa. Please be aware not all plants that can be found in books are available for sale.
Happy Arbour week! RAINFALL
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104
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17.5
20
16
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18.2
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20.5
20
26
28.5
29
25
14
64.7
23
APRIL
27.6
30
56
53.3
54
48
13.3
35.3
29.7
MAY
55
66.5
83
43.5
55
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106.3
91.5
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JULY
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56
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73.9
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SEPT
88
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25.5
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OCT
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212
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Come celebrate our 2 year anniversary this month!
LIVING SOUNDTRACK By Andrew Herriot
I
ANDREW CONTINUES HIS GLOBAL OVERTURES TO KENYA, 1996
had developed an impassioned interest in birdsong during my two years in Zambia. Kenya offered a wealth of opportunities to listen to these melodic sounds and view the plumages that were ever present in both urban surrounds and the vast rural stretches that awaited my exploration. My new company interestingly named The Centre for British Teachers (CfBT) required me to take a lead in promoting sustained management practices, gushing with probity in primary schools throughout the country, funded by the British Government. Reaching the far corners and outposts of Kenya certainly enabled me to identify the bird life ranging from the haunting Emerald Spotted Wood Doves and Crowned Hornbills to Joyful Greenbulls and Beautiful Sunbirds. But where is the music I ask myself? My kind of music? This is the 90s, I began to realise, not the 70s when I encountered expats and their fantastic commitment (fealty not Tolkienesque) to AM-DRAM activities – it is “swallows” nowadays. However the Societies for Scottish Nationals abroad continued to be part of the scene and Nairobi was not short of this Celtic pursuit. I joined the local Caledonian Society and before I could enunciate “Lang May Yer Lum’ Reek”, I was being installed as the Chieftain. The lesson I was beginning to ruefully learn is ‘don’t blink too much when it comes to showing interest in committees’. Result: you have become a key member and committed to ‘doing things’! Luckily my early years of playing in a Scottish Country Dance Band as a teenager came in handy since the local Society booked from Scotland all
known bands to play at its functions (pic). What an opportunity for someone who is self-deprecating and has been starved of playing with other musos even although the accompaniment was vamping and not too challenging at that. No sooner had the Scottish Band arrived and fortuitously without a pianist, I was offering my
Scottish Band 52 services while the band attended to one or two functions locally such as entertaining the old folks in the East African Women’s League shelter. What a joy to be able to recall the simplicities of playing alongside fellow musos and know what to do with the engaging lilts of strathspeys, reels and jigs. Kenya is a wondrous country with game parks at your doorstep and the cacophony of birds within ear-shot (“No Lions Here at this Picnic Spot” was the astonishing sign! Gulp! Chortle!). My job with my fellow Kenyan associates was to travel throughout the country recruiting likely Trainers of Trainers and building up a nucleus of leaders in the
field of reliable management for schools. There wasn’t much time for settling in to a pastime of jazz playing with other musos. During my five years in Kenya I never got around to purchasing a keyboard but at every opportunity and if I came across an unmanned piano I would open the lid and treasure what I saw and felt and hit a few chords. On one occasion we were holidaying with friends in Mombasa and attending a jazz club. I demonstrated my usual exuberance at every riff and improvisation being played by the pianist. At one point during a break the indulgent ‘keys guy’ came over to our table and asked “Does anyone here play the piano?” staring pointedly at me. What could I say, “I do!” much to the profound astonishment of everyone at the table. I was asked if I wanted to sit in with the bass and drums. “Yes”, in an act of sheer hubris, thinking the ‘Best is Yet to Come’”, was my whispered meek reply. To play with real jazz musos was an opportunity not to be missed. Again to the total amazement of all at our table I was promptly strutting myself towards the stage. I said to the bass guy, “Can you play ‘Beginning to See the Light in E minor”, recalling “You play in your key and I’ll sing in mine!!”. He looked at me disdainfully and nodded. Somewhat like swimming and riding a bike, one does not forget riffs and chord sequences easily. I went through two 32 bar choruses and included an opportunity for the bass and drums to demonstrate their improv skills much to the cheering applause of the patrons and diners and the utter disbelief of all at my table. I was having a good feel for this friendly country.
STANFORD: RETICULATED DRINKING WATER RESULTS
WATER TESTING - STANFORD RIVER WATER RESULTS
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.
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) Standard 0-130/100ml
Under treated Sewerage Outlet poin (Jetty next to erf 396)
Above treated Sewerage Outlet point (Bridge R43 to Hermanus)
DETERMINANT
JULY
AUG
E. coli STANDARD (0/100ml)
0
0
Total Coliform bacteria STANDARD (10/100ml)
5
0
JULY
150
142
Heterotrophic Plate Count STANDARD (5000/100ml)
21
0
AUGUST
1732
1158
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SCREEN TALK By James Yeats
JAMES TALKS ABOUT LIFE ON SET WITH TC
So after a month of fruitless job hunting, I get a call to ask if I am willing to go to Namibia to look after Tom Cruise’s world. How could I say no to this? Cruise has been one of my favourite actors ever since I can remember and I also wanted to find out how tall he was. Turns out he is exactly my height i.e. probably the perfect height for a male celebrity style icon.
how great that was! According to them I had taken a bullet for the RV guy. So the RV guy apologised to TC and TC actually came to me and said sorry for being so difficult. By this stage I knew TC and I were destined to be best friends. I have since been told I am not allowed within a 100m of TC, but I’m pretty sure his other good friends get the 200m barrier!
Basically I was in charge of making his on-set setup as fabulous and comfortable as possible. By setup I mean two tents, one for gym and one for relaxing, containing two couches, two tables, two aircons and a coffee table. I am leaving out the floor boards and fluffy carpet. It was physically exhausting, but the fact that Tom Cruise ‘might’ decide to actually go into one of them kept me excited and motivated. Day 4 of the shoot and TC (as we who live in his world refer to him) walks into his motorhome and walks out and is very upset! ‘It’s like a Goddamn sauna!’ he shouts in his very American accent. The guy in charge of his RV is nowhere to be found, so the rest of the crew all conveniently point fingers at me. TC, very irritated, demands I come into his RV. He points at the aircon and demands ‘WHAT KIND OF AIR IS THIS?’(rhetorical question of course). Having studied filmmaking, however, I knew right away that it was HOT air! I thought it was the coolest thing ever and I told the TC team
CHRISTIAN TALK
The joys of believing Spring has sprung! All of nature seems to be awakening, new life and new strength being displayed. There also seems to be new challenges awaiting us. For many people things seem to be speeding up as we approach the year end activities, increasing our excitement and expectations. A question that I would like to lay in your midst regarding this particular year, is ‘what are we bringing as a contribution to the celebration of the Christian celebration of the birth of Christ?’ I realise that there are many viewpoints and many who do not honour Jesus the Son of God as the one who came to pay our debt for all that we have done, but He came and paid the price of our iniquities to release us from the dreadful consequences of our sins. Some would argue that 25 December could not be the actual date of the birth of Jesus. To me this does not matter, I have no problem of celebrating the birth of our Saviour on that date. 25 December was the date of the start of the ancient festival of lights, and to me Jesus brought the greatest light that would
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A message from the Christian Forum
By Rev. Hildie Pansegrouw
illuminate our life passage into eternity. In giving gifts to others we are in a sense already paying tribute to the Lord, honouring the fact that He through the Son, Jesus Christ, gave the gift of eternal life to all who believed in Him. John 1:12 states that to all those who believed He has given the right to become children of God. How simple God has made it all; we only need to believe! Can God do it? Can He adopt us as His? Can He forgive all our sins and set us on the right path to eternity with Him? Yes! YES! YES! In faith we can stand rejoicing that we are His, the slate has been wiped clean by the blood of Jesus. Like those beautiful spring flowers we can lift up our faces to the Son in gratitude for His saving grace. Let us start preparing ourselves for a great and wonderful and serious celebration of a festival of life eternal that was given us by Jesus Christ the Son of God our heavenly Father. Eternity in glory starts right now when we place our trust in God and accept His gift of love.
What's On EVERY WEDNESDAY, 09:00-12:00
Graze Farmers Market Reduce your carbon footprint and get your fresh veggies at Graze Slow Food Cafe. Always seasonal, always fresh. Stay for coffee and breakfast. Tel: Tabby & Alex 076 243 1930
EVERY SATURDAY, 09:00 - 12:30
Saturday Morning Market on the Stoep of Stanford Hotel. Stanford boasts its own little Saturday morning market. Lemons for sale!!! All proceeds go to the Stanford Conservation Fund. Ready-made meals, decadent gluten free cakes, fresh bread and artisan cheese, chocolate dipped dried fruit, caramel popcorn, ginger, goji berries, cranberries, pies, gluten-free quiche, veggie patties, hand spun wool died with natural ingredients, farm eggs, crunchies, shortbread, fresh farm grown vegetables, heirloom seedlings, jams & chutneys, pickles, chilli sauces, Erwin’s salamis and cold meat. Phone Ann 076 332 7490
EVERY MONTH
16 September Full Moon Wandelpad Stroll Meet at Stanford Tourism Office for this new monthly Stanford Tourism fundraiser. Stride, jog or stroll. R20 adults, kids free, dogs R10 each. If you would like to paddle on the Klein River with the Stanford Canoe Club, please join in the fun, and the excitement of the rising of the full moon. Mulled wine and Milo on sale at the Tourism Office. Funds raised are to generate further tourism-based events in Stanford.
3 - 4 SEPTEMBER
Celebrate Spring at Sir Robert Stanford Estate Free wine tasting, picnics by the dam and cocktails at the distillery. A petting zoo will keep the kids entertained while moms and dads enjoy lunch at The Royal Oke. CANSA will host a Shavathon, where all proceeds will go towards those fighting cancer. For more info: wines@robertstanfordestate.co.za
9 SEPTEMBER, 17:30
Sunset Strings, Stanford Valley Guest Farm A quintet of professional musicians from the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra will play a selection of classical and easily accessible pieces before they head to de Hoop to perform the Serenade of the Whales. They also play in the Sunset Serenade in the Kruger Park to sell-out audiences. R120 per adult, R80 children under 18. Book a table at the Manor House to order off Chef Madre Malan's a la carte menu, or order a casual curry from the food truck at R75 pp. Kiddies' burgers also available at R55 each, and Don Gelato. Cash bar available. Please contact Stanford Tourism to book 028 341 0340 or marketing@stanfordinfo.co.za. Tickets also available from Gansbaai Tourism and Hermanus Tourism.
9 - 11 SEPTEMBER
Wine, Whales and Music, De Hoop Collection Breathtaking land-based whale watching and a weekend line-up of food and wine pairing, music and whale talks. Booking essential. Please call 021 422 4522 or www.info@dehoopcollection.co.za
10, 11 SEPTEMBER
Colour and Constellation Workshop, Stanford Hosted by Melissie Jolly of Colour Mirrors, and Lina Larsen from Denmark. A unique opportunity for individuals to learn how to shift a lifetime's worth of old patterns, and for therapy practitioners to to pick up
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skills to pass onto clients. Private sessions on 12 September. R2 000 pp for the full 2 day workshop includes teas. To book, please contact Gill at colourmirrors@orcawireless.co.za
23 SEPTEMBER
Lokal in Baardskeerdersbos Interactive cooking day with dinner R800 pp. Classic seafood dishes, caught off shore, prepared with our Lokal touch of inshore, underground magic with chef Suzi Holtzhausen. 24 - 26 September: Cost R400 pp for 4 course set menu ** specified diets can be catered for, please let us now in advance. To book for the interactive cooking day, or lunch or dinner call Lainy 028 384 1865
24, 25 SEPTEMBER
Funky Fynbos Festival The Flower Valley Farm and Conservation Trust, Gansbaai. This weekend festival includes a 64km and 45km Monster MTB Challenge to challenge even the most experienced riders, a 30km/ 20km/ 8km MTB trail for the more cautious and for families, a 30km/ 12 km/ 6 km trail run for the superfit or families, a potjie competition, crafts stalls, artisanal food, wines, live entertainment, tractor rides, etc. Contact karen.funkyfynbos@gmail.com
25 SEPTEMBER
Nose to Tail Trail Walk your dog around scenic Stanford and raise funds for Stanford Animal Welfare Society. Start and Finish at Stanford Village Green. Registrations from 09h30. Tickets R30 per dog. Owners are free. Get tickets from Stanford Vet Clinic or Annie Ranger 028 3410 984 ranger@reedcottage.co.za. Lucky number prizes. All dogs to be on leash. See you on the Green! Please also note that Music on the Lawn will take place on Sat 10 Dec at Castle Herriot!
29 SEPTEMBER, 18:30
Okkie Smuts Barn Dance, Beloftebos R170 pp includes a 3 course meal. All funds raised go to Okkie Smuts Primary School. Book tickets at the school, 028 341 0611
30 SEPTEMBER AND 21 OCTOBER
Fish, crustaceans and foraged greens - enjoy a day with renowned Chef Jurgen, Springfontein Eats The day will start with foraging with Chef for greens, a Cooking class with recipes and demonstration of techniques and will culminate in 3 course meal including wine pairing. R750 pp secures your space Booking essential Tel: 028 341 0651 or hospitality@springfontein.co.za
1 - 2 OCTOBER, 10:00 TILL LATE
Baardskeedersbos Art Route This eclectic, colourful and creative weekend is a highlight on the calendar. If you have never been before, make sure you don't miss this special bi-annual weekend of open houses and galleries, with original artworks by locals from the Overberg and guest artists from Cape Town. Park your car and then drink in the creativity of this delightful village, and don't hesitate to lay your hands on some original local art.
1 - 2 OCTOBER
Pop-up at Lokal during the Bbos Art Route Lokal with chef Suzi Holtzhausen will be open for soup, wok toss, salad, pasta, sliders, bunny chow, pot pies, dippers, garden veggies, slow cooks during the Bbos Art Route. To book call Lainy 028 384 1865
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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
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Call Mike 083 316 1872 • 028 341 0028 overberg@setsa.co.za • www.solsquare.com
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
MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Happy Spring +(27) 028 341 0209 • info@kiwinet.co.za • www.kiwinet.co.za 34 Daneel Street STANFORD 7210 STANFORD RIVER TALK 20
FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS AT
Laughing Waters EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS
October
16 Oct OPEN AFTERNOON for FACILITATORS of workshops/ classes/functions 18-20 Oct HORSE InSight WORKSHOPS with Nadja De Vlaming & Kirsten Neke • Oct 18 - Relationships & Power • Oct 19 - To Your Core & Passion • Oct 20 - Your Family 22 Oct KIDS COMMUNICATION WITH HORSES, with Liesl Jewitt & Kirsten Neke 23 Oct HORSE & ART FESTIVAL of LAUGHING WATERS 25 Oct – 10 Nov HORSE & NATURE Intensive Shamanic Coaching with Nadja de Vlaming
Under The Oaks – venue for workshops & small special occasions
Location of 2016 Horse and Arts Festival of Laughing Waters
November
12-13 Nov CHEESE MAKING, An interactive delicious workshop with cheesemaker Jacqui Weilen and Laughing Waters 26/27 Nov HORSE IN-SIGHT sessions for FAMILIES, COUPLES, GROUPS, INDIVIDUALS -- Facilitated by Kirsten & the Horses of Laughing Waters
December
10-11 Dec CHEESE MAKING, An interactive fun & delicious workshop with cheesemaker Jacqui and Laughing Waters Dec PONY CAMP :) date & details to be confirmed
Under The Oaks – venue for workshops & small special occasions
**Please contact Kirsten for further information about any of these events**
Experience the peace of Laughing Waters, a beautiful fynbos flower farm encircled by mountains, with a river running through. Enjoy nature, star-lit nights, interactions with our friendly herds of goats and horses, hiking, swimming in private spring-fed farm dams, mountain biking, and guided experiences of the region. We offer workshops and coaching, combining horseinsight facilitation and creative practices for Body Mind & Spirit wellbeing. Hire our Laughing Under The Oaks venue, enjoy our lovely farm cottage accommodation and have your Small Special Occasion uniquely catered for.
Gentle herds
LAUGHING WATERS FARM Sandies Glen, 23 km from Stanford Tel: 028 341 0787 / 082 0423 764 info@laughingwatersfarm.co.za STANFORD RIVER TALK 21
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
084 769 1053
ESTATE AGENTS Pam Golding 028 341 0708 Stanford Village Properties 082 893 2282 072 111 9321
RESTAURANTS 1892 Stanford Spookhuis Barke Restaurant Birkenhead Galley Marianas Springfontein Eats
028 313 2814 028 341 0116 028 341 0013 028 341 0272 028 341 0651
TELEVISION/DSTV Rod Dacre Television
073 160 4495
VINTAGE & LINEN Lace
082 781 1704
WEDDING VENUES Beloftebos Mosaic Farm Stanford Hotel Villa on the Bay
082 391 5331 028 313 2814 082 781 1704 082 336 1573 028 341 0651 072 371 7546 028 3410 841
HAIR Jeanne Retief
072 318 2478
HOTEL Stanford Hotel
082 781 1704
HOUSE MANAGEMENT Stanford Country Cottages
082 320 0982
INTERIORS Kiwinet Maureen Wolters
028 341 0209 082 450 3970
MASSAGE & HEALTH Stanford Health Practice
082 481 8285
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Klein River Picnics River Rat Boat Cruises
WINE CELLAR & SALES Springfontein Wine Estate Stanford Hills Estate
028 3410 693 083 310 0952
WOOD
ARCHITECTURE Guy Whittle Grant Anderson Maureen Wolters
076 113 2741 072 364 3694 082 450 3970
BUILDING Stanford Bricks
028 341 0685
BUILDING PLANS Jan Biernacki
072 546 1567
CONFERENCE CENTRE Mosaic Farm
PETS & PET CARE Stanford Kennels Syringa Country Kennels
028 341 0961 028 341 0961
028 313 2814
PLUMBING PlumbTec
082 609 0809
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, Don Gelato. 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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Livia Roodt, turns 3 on 1 September
Lionello Giovanetti 1 September
Tando Robertshaw Ungakuthi Mancoba turns 1 on 5 September 6 September
Jami Kastner 2 September
Emma Kriel 2 September
Isabel Loff 10 September
Janet Marshall 7 September
Karina Dreyer 3 September
Griffin Nale 10 September
Mandy Erwee 10 September
Mzingisi Xakani 12 September
Serika Williams 12 September
Nicholas Erwee 12 September
Sanette Upton 14 September
Nicolaas Rossouw Ntombizandile Kuze 14 September 15 September
Willie de Waal 15 September
Robyn Lavender 17 September
Sybill October 17 September
Rachel Horn 18 September
Asoyiswa Mbarha turns 2 on 19 September
Ryan Ingles 24 September
Eugene Theron Ayabulela Mancoba Indica Squires 26 September turns 2 on 26 September 27 September
Gill Ball 30 September
Henry Gibson 24 September
Daleen van Rooyen 30 September
If your birthday or a special occasion is coming up, please email: ed@stanfordrivertalk.co.za or send an sms 081 750 4006
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FREDDIE DE JAGER
THE FAMOUS PUBLISHING COMPANY
AMAZING SELF TAUGHT SCULPTOR FROM STANFORD HAS A VARIETY OF PIECES AT THE RUBEN ART GALLERY. THESE WHALE PIECES OF SANDSTONE AND LIMESTONE HAVE BEEN BEAUTIFULLY WORKED WITH THE THREAD OF A COACH BOLT. FREDDIE ALSO CRAFTS TEA CANDLE HOLDERS USING THE SAME PROCESS.
Broadscope Marketing Advertising Services Concept Targeting Design Print
LORRAINE 082 886 2424 MARK 082 418 8843
FARM KITCHEN ART GALLERY MEADERY
THE FAMOUS PUBLISHING COMPANY Supporting Stanford Artists
BREAKFAST & LUNCH WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY IN SEASON: 8:30AM - 5PM WINTER MONTHS: 9:00AM - 4PM OPEN ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
FARM KITCHEN ART GALLERY MEADERY STANFORD RIVER TALK 24
BREAKFAST & LUNCH
AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS 081 021 2313 • 083 409 8126 stanfordharvest@gmail.com
Ruben Art
CONTEMPORARY & COLLECTABLES 2 Queen Victoria Street, Stanford Cliff Raubenheimer co- owner of Ruben Art Gallery, specializes in South African collectable and investment art. He manages a large portfolio, sources excellent investment pieces and offers opportunities to a large database of clients. Stanford Gallery does not hold these Old Masters locally but these particular artworks are marketed exclusively on request only, thus maintaining their exclusivity. Cliff also offers the services of consultancy if you need your art to be valued and authenticated. Ruben Art Gallery does however currently carry the following names of interest: Hennie Niemann Frank Spears Otto Klar Jan Dingemans Roy Taylor Dante Ruben Kobus Louw Errol S Boyley Carl Buchner Wessel Marais Eben van der Merwe Pieter van der Westhuizen Don Madge
Cheryl October Vivienne McOnie Sunette Du Toit Nikki Ross Rick Prins Freddie De Jager
Contact Cliff 083 770 0529
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STANFORD RIVER TALK
Telephone Directory
The Stanford Telephone Directory will list personal and business telephone numbers in and around the village. This A5 booklet contains a calendar, school term dates and is used daily by Stanford residents, thus ensuring maximum coverage for your business. 3 000 copies of the Stanford Telephone Directory 2016/2017 will be printed and distributed for free throughout Stanford and the Overberg.
PLEASE FILL IN AND DROP OFF AT STANFORD TOURISM FREE LISTING NAME HOME TEL NO BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS TEL NO
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DEADLINE FOR ADVERTS: 20 SEPTEMBER 2016 Adverts must be a minimum of 300 dpi JPEG, TIFF or PDF files. Only CMYK for colour ads. Changes that can be done in less than half an hour to existing adverts published in previous directories will be done free of charge. All new adverts must be sent ready for printing. Email your advert to design@stanfordrivertalk.co.za. ALL ADVERTISEMENTS MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 20 OCTOBER 2016. Failure to do so will result in removal of your advertisement from the publication before printing.
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