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Golf is good! Celebrating
“It’s one of a few ball games that doesn’t require a standardised playing area and 2016 will be the first year that golf is included in the Olympics – it’s finally getting recognised as an official sport. “
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It’s an age-old concept that has evolved over the years. A tool to get your message to the right audience and in turn, a tool your audience uses to keep informed. Communication is the key! The Board of Directors and staff of Woodhill Residential Estate pride themselves on their communication strategies. From weekly emails, newsletters and the D6 Communicator to your very own community magazine, they strive to keep you, the residents, well informed.
Woodhill magazine is sporting a whole new look this issue. One that we hope will justify the Woodhill brand.
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The inclusion of articles from the HOA, club and Woodhill College will ensure that all your community information needs are met. Combined with this, the addition of lifestyle segments such as local entertainment, upto-date trends and health news, makes for an excellent all-round read – a coffee table magazine that you can be proud to display in your home.
So, without bragging too much about our updated version of your magazine, we will leave you to enjoy the read... hopefully you feel as excited about it as we are! ‘till next time
Tracey
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WOODHILL CONTENTS ISSUE 1 | 2015
Communication is key - Letter from the Editor Moving forward - Letter from the General Manager Xone - Integrated security Woodhill celebrates being sweet 16 Winner of the 2014 Woodhill Garden of the Year Garden competition finalists Blooming beautiful It’s a no brainer! Camdeboo Day Spa The games children play Tee up, golf is good Interesting facts about the health benefits of golf Golfing greetings - Letter from the WCC Golf Director WH ladies news - Letter from the WCC Ladies Captain
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Membership launch cocktail evening WCC membership packages WCC & Fusion Sports survey Back to nature Travel health Woodhill College Easter fun Gearing up for grand parenting Your pet Kids corner Your eyes and your computer Events calendar Approved Estate Agents
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IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS Switchboard 012 998 0011 General Manager Patrick Holden gm@woodhill.co.za Risk Manager Dolf Denner riskmanager@woodhill.co.za Senior Financial Manager Ely Wolhuter sfm@woodhill.co.za Club Manager Mark Bruyns clubmanager@woodhill.co.za
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Brand Marketing Manager Sarita Stonehouse sarita.stonehouse@woodhill.co.za Communications Manager Anél Maree communications@woodhill.co.za Conference / Functions Lizette van der Merwe conference@woodhill.co.za Golf Co-ordinator Stephan Dreyer assistant.clubmanager@woodhill.co.za Green Keeper Frikkie Potgieter frikkie@woodill.co.za HOA Reception Onica Ramasodi reception@woodhill.co.za WCC Reception Olivia Moholola wccreception@woodhill.co.za
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COMMUNICATION IS KEY Letter from the Editor - Tracey-Leigh Garde
It’s an age-old concept that has evolved over the years. A tool to get your message to the right audience and in turn, a tool your audience uses to keep informed. Communication is the key! The Board of Directors and staff of Woodhill Residential Estate pride themselves on their communication strategies. From weekly emails and newsletters to your very own community magazine, they strive to keep you, the residents, well informed. We are very excited about our appointment as the new publishers of your elite community magazine. Woodhill magazine is sporting a whole new look this issue. One that we hope will justify the
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Woodhill brand. The inclusion of articles from the HOA, Country Club and Woodhill College will ensure that all your community information needs are met. Combined with this, the addition of lifestyle segments such as local entertainment, family and health news, makes for an excellent all-round read – a coffee table magazine that you can be proud to display in your home. As this magazine is aimed at the residents of Woodhill, we invite you to feel free to contact us should you have an editorial contribution, an interesting idea or some beautiful photos that you would like to share with fellow residents. A community spirit is built through sharing and we would like to use every opportunity there is to build a greater Woodhill community.
Of course, this magazine would not be possible without the support of our advertisers. As you enjoy reading through each issue, please keep them as a reference to use our local businesses wherever possible. Through your support, they are able to help us ensure that your community publication is a success. So, without bragging too much about our updated version of your magazine, we will leave you to enjoy the read... hopefully you feel as excited about it as we are! ‘till next time
Tracey
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MOVING FORWARD Letter from the General Manager - Patrick Holden
It’s hard to believe that the first quarter of this year is already coming to an end.
WH | HOA The recent launch of our new membership packages was received with much enthusiasm. Paul Marks’ and his team have certainly taken many aspects of golfing membership into consideration and if you haven’t already, take a look at the packages on offer as I am certain there is at least one option that will suit your needs. The Club’s commitment to offering residents an overall outstanding golfing experience is evident in the condition of the course and now, their membership offerings - a step forward in welcoming more residents as club members in the near future.
I would like to extend a warm welcome to TLG Publishing (Pty) Ltd who were recently awarded the tender for Woodhill Magazine. Tracey Garde and her team share over 20 years of publishing experience, most of which is in estate magazine publishing, and we are very excited to be working closely with them to ensure our magazine grows from strengthto-strength.
I’m sure many of you are aware of the proverb It takes a village to raise a child. In many ways, we can attribute Woodhill Estate’s growth in the past years to that of one supported by the community. As a community you have stood together to ensure the Estate has flourished, grown and become known as the Estate of Choice. Let’s continue to work together on various aspects to ensure that we stand as one enforcing your belief that Woodhill Estate represents your elite lifestyle choice.
Long term we would like to use this magazine as a marketing medium to promote our Estate within the greater Pretoria East area. The continued support from our local advertisers and yourselves, the residents, will ensure this is made possible in the near future.
On behalf of the Woodhill HOA, we welcome Xone and Quemic as the new security providers of our Estate. They have kindly provided us with an article within this issue, shedding some insight into their company strategies, values and aims.
As we celebrate our 16th Birthday, it’s noteworthy to reflect on how the Estate began and where it stands today. We can pride ourselves on a beautifully manicured golf course and surrounds. Our accolades over the years have been well deserved and we look forward to continuing our successes.
With that, I look forward to a positive year ahead. Kind regards
Patrick
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XONE
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Integrated Security
Xone are exceptionally proud to have been selected as Woodhill Residential Estate and Country Club’s security service provider. We believe that our focus, skills and capabilities make us ideally suited to this role. This communication provides an introduction to Xone Integrated Security, describing our successful track record and sharing information with respect to our services roll-out and initiation plan for the Estate. Xone - The company Xone provides integrated electronic risk, safety and security solutions to medium and large enterprises. With particular focus on the gated estate sector, we specialise in the design and implementation of outcomes-focused solutions and in doing so, we include all aspects relating to people, processes and technology. We pride ourselves on offering best of breed technology solutions and deliver our services using current best practice as it applies to our industry.
Our approach is holistic, and we consider the unique security requirements of every client against a structured and inclusive methodology. Our service portfolio includes the following: • Developing and implementing security policies, procedures and processes. • Designing, implementing and supporting
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WH | SPORTS large scale, integrated electronic security infrastructure. Provision of security staff, control room personnel and service teams.
and formalising the policies and procedures currently in place. This is done to confirm both to ourselves and to the estate, that the existing policies and procedures are adequate.
We differentiate ourselves by employing the best skills the market has to offer and we have become acknowledged thought leaders in a number of disciplines. These include perimeter and border protection using thermal technology, biometric access control, remote control rooms and monitoring centres.
In support of the above we comprehensivly investigate the current security exposure of the estate and build our processes specifically with this exposure in mind. We review the existing technology and will work closely with the estate to ensure the appropriate technology is implemented.
Xone are seasoned specialists, especially so in the context of gated residential estates, understanding the unique challenges of providing services within this environment and with a well-developed understanding of the expert solutions applicable to estates.
Following this our focus moves toward training, training and training. Good people selection forms the basis of excellent security, but training supports the process. Once established, we will regularly provide refresher training to our staff.
At Xone we predicate our solutions on value as opposed to cost, knowing that in the long term this is how we are able to maximise our clients return in their security investment.
Gated estates represent a unique challenge from a security perspective and requires that the security provider understands, and has experience in this environment. Xone is such a company.
More information about our company as well as a brief description of our market focus and current client base is provided at the end of this document.
People focussed Xone is first and foremost a people focussed organisation. We employ our staff based upon the following characteristics: integrity, capability, humility and the desire to serve.
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Xone at Woodhill Our primary responsibility at Woodhill is easily defined. We are to secure the Estate. In order to achieve this objective we will ensure that access to the Estate is effectively managed and provide an armed patrolling and response service. More detail about this later. In order to provide the Estate with the highest possible level of security, we have partnered with Quemic. Both Quemic and Xone are acknowledged experts in their respective fields and each will focus on their particular area of speciality. Xone are experts at command and control, access control, investigations as well as detailed processes and procedures, whereas Quemic are armed response and patrolling experts. The two businesses are ideal partners, sharing a strong ethos and an absolute commitment to our clients. Our approach As an SABS ISO 9001 quality certified security services provider, our approach is necessarily structured and highly focused. This communiqué does not allow for a comprehensive description of our entire project initiation phase but a brief summary is provided. Prior to assuming our duties, we invest considerable time in reviewing, defining
Market focus Xone serve a number of market sectors. However, as can be seen from the diagram below, our primary focus is gated residential estates.
Geographic representation Originally a Cape based organisation, our unique focus and skills have allowed us to expand both nationally and into Africa. We have offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg, with a satellite office in Durban.
All members of staff are carefully screened and subjected to a comprehensive criminal check. We verify qualifications and we conduct our own internal skills evaluation and testing. All of our employees are regularly and randomly polygraphed and we strongly encourage whistleblowing. Xone strive to instil a sense of pride in all of our employees. We engage with our people respectfully but always against the backdrop discipline and individual responsibility. Management Xone has placed great emphasis on the appropriate skill-set necessary to be successful, as is evident by the personal investment and quality of the directorship and management: • Richard Groenewald - Managing Director. MBA (University of Cape Town), Nat. Dip. Elect. Eng., Dip. Datametrics • Ian Downie - Sales and Marketing Director. BA Law (Stellenbosch University), LLB (Johannesburg University) • Johan Viljoen - Director: Manpower Services. BA Industrial Psychology (Stellenbosch University) • Raphael Andro - Technical Director. ESAIGELEC, Ecole Superieure Atlantique d’Ingenieur en Genie Electrique, France. Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, option Power Electronics.
References Xone are currently providing security services and solutions to over 65 active clients. A representative subset is provided below: • Leopard Creek Estate and Country Club (Malelane). • La Motte Estate (Franschoek). • Sea Harvest Fisheries (Saldana). • Metropolitan Life (Cape Town and Centurion). • Welgevonden Estate (Stellenbosch). • Helderberg Village (Somerset West). • Katanga Mining (Lubumbashi, DRC). Xone form long term partnerships with clients and many of our clients have been with us since our inception seven years ago. Conclusion Xone are committed to making a difference to the lives of the residents. We believe we have the necessary skills, experience and dedication to achieve this. We plan on having a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Woodhill. Please reference www.xone.co.za for further information.
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WOODHILL CELEBRATES BEING SWEET 16 Founded on 1 March 1999 on 207ha of land that was once a working dairy farm, Woodhill Residential Estate celebrates it’s 16 Birthday this year. What started out as a vision to promote a lifestyle concept of residential, recreational and movement areas, Woodhill has achieved all of this and more. With over 50 years of farming history taken into account, the launch of the Estate was celebrated with the unveiling of a plaque that was actually a piece of shale used in the construction of the original farm wall that surrounded the dairy parlour and silo. This can be found on the right of the 14th fairway.
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The residential areas were firstly developed with a Tuscan theme in mind and as the years progressed, the sensitively positioned stands became magnificent homes, some with breath taking views and all taking full advantage of the Estate’s natural beauty. When the Estate first launched, the stands were priced at between R100 000 and R500 000 – a far cry from their worth today. Even during hard economic times, Woodhill has maintained its property value providing buyers with a choice of either full or half-title homes and an average size of 650m². Carefully prepared architectural guidelines have ensured that without restricting individuality, the Estate remains aesthetically pleasing.
The focal point of the recreational areas on Woodhill is the 18-hole indigenous golf course designed by Peter Matkovich and built by Matkovich and Hayes. The land provided the ideal setting for Peter’s vision with some holes going up, some coming down and others going across the slopes, giving the course a wonderful balance for play. Over the years, the course has gained recognition for hosting a number of prestigious events such as the South African PGA Championship and President Thabo Mbeki’s Inaugural Golf Day. Since the day the first round of golf was played by Peter Matkovich, Bill Rice (Golf Club Management) and John Frayne (Club Manager), the course has never failed to disappoint. Another moment
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in history was made when the legendary Heinrich du Preez broke the Guiness World Record for the fastest round of golf played on 16 July 2008. He completed our 6 752 meter course (769 meters longer than the course on which the previous record was set) in 26 minutes and 37 seconds.
The roads and pedestrian walkways form part of the movement areas which too have contributed towards making Woodhill Estate one of the most sought after estates in Pretoria. The tranquil atmosphere with beautiful vistas make walking the dogs or taking a jog a pleasure.
Woodhill is home to a variety of animal and bird life thanks to the indigenous trees and grasses which have developed into a beautiful element of the Estate. Natural vegetation such as Celtus Africana, Camel Thorn and Vaderlandswilg have all contributed to the indigenous environment that is enjoyed by abundant wildlife including meerkats, guinea fowl and plovers.
In January 2009, Woodhill Residential Estate & Country Club was rated as South Africa’s third best place to live by Finweek. With 11 categories singled out to measure the quality of life throughout South Africa including safety and security, access to emergency and medical services, proximity to shopping centres, entertainment, tourism and leisure amenities,
access to schools, universities and other places of learning as well as investment returns offered by properties, Woodhill Residential Estate & Country Club ranked with the best. Coupled with this accolade, the Estate also received the highest ranking in terms of LSM (Living Standard Measurement) with an impressive growth rate in property value. With all that Woodhill has achieved and grown over the past 16 years, we are excited to see what the next few years will bring. Woodhill Residential Estate & Country Club remains The Estate of Choice.
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WINNER
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A walk around the garden of Gerda Bekker is confirmation of the many reasons why her garden was chosen as the winner of the recent Woodhill Garden of the Year competition.
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Established in March 2001, Gerda enlisted the help of Maarten Venter for her landscaping. The specs were to keep the garden mostly indigenous but still wild, to ensure it complements the curves of their house and that it looks pretty throughout the year. In the years since she has watched her beautiful garden flourish, the trees have grown
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providing shady areas that weren’t there before and it’s been frequently visited by many birds and wildlife. Of course, Gerda attributes the recent success of her garden to her very committed and hard-working gardener, Eric. Eric started working in Gerda’s garden 6 years ago. His passion for gardening is evident as he walks around explaining various plants,
flowers and his latest achievement – more than 100 Clivias that he has grown from seeds he collected in Gerda’s garden. With over 10 years of gardening experience, Eric eagerly reads through gardening magazines to find inspiration and then he consults Gerda on what he would like to do. Together they can be very proud - their garden is deserving of such a prestigious award.
RUNNER UP Jaco Nel
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GARDEN COMPETITION FINALISTS Farmcity garden competition winners announced The first Farmcity Woodhill Garden of the Year competition blossomed into a huge success. With Woodhill residents being known for their beautiful gardens, competition was tough. Gerda Bekker pruned away all competitors with her well maintained, ingeniously designed garden, enjoyed by numerous bird species. She won Deco paint worth R7 000 from Farmcity! Runner up Jaco Nel’s lovely lawn and impressive garden layout landed him the second place. He won a luxurious getaway at the Residence Boutique Hotel. The main sponsors and judges of the competition, Farmcity together with Protek, were very excited about the high standard of the entries. Farmcity Atterbury expressed their gratitude towards Woodhill’s management and residents for partaking in this delightful project. Lydia Hutten Manager Farm City Atterbury
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BLOOMING BEAUTIFUL
We all know that first impressions last and your garden is no different. It’s the first feature of your home that visitors see and it’s a reflection of you. Beautiful gardens are the envy of neighbours. They help uplift the look and feel of a street and they can even contribute towards ensuring your property value continues to rise. Whether you own the home you live in or if you are lucky enough to enjoy renting a home on our beautiful Estate, please remember that your garden is an extension of your home and it’s a feature that deserves attention. As we head into Autumn, one should start thinking about planting winter flowering bulbs. Visit your local garden centre and find out about what would work best for your garden. Namaqualand daisies, sweet peas, poppies, primula, foxgloves, hollyhock and larkspur are a few beautiful options. Remember to protect your seedlings from birds by covering them with plastic netting or chicken mess if necessary. Be wary of planting the same seedlings into the same beds every year as this can cause soil borne fungal disease and will deplete the soil of nutrients. Speaking of soil, be sure to nurture yours with dark compost in preparation for the cooler months ahead. Bulbs should be planted as soon as the ground starts cooling down. Big bulbs can be planted around 20cm deep and small bulbs around 12cm deep. Try to leave the label on the bulb so that you can differentiate between the different flowers as they grow. If you are going to fertilise, never mix the fertilizer in the planting hole as it will burn the roots. As Autumn progresses, gather fallen leaves, grass clippings and shredded pruning’s to add to your compost heap. Remember to turn the heap periodically to allow air to circulate, feed the organisms and decompose the organic matter quickly. And last but not least, before the weather really cools down, clean out your water features. Check that your pump is clean and in good condition. A beautiful water feature is an extension of your garden and one of the aspects that most visitors will be drawn to. Woodhill Residential Estate prides itself on aesthetic appeal and the HOA are taking a stance on ensuring that the gardens in our Estate are maintained to their potential. If you have any concerns and/ or suggestions, please feel free to contact Sarita Stonehouse.
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Woodhill Ladies Meet & Greet Invitation Woodhill ladies are invited to join us for complimentary coffee/tea and cake of the day at the club in the glass cage overlooking the course.
Every last Friday morning of the month
10h30 to 12h00
YOUTH DAY - Hot dog and chips for the kids at R45.00 Kids entrepreneur ea market
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IT’S A NO BRAINER! Green Habitat
CONTACT DETAILS Maurits Perold (CEO) 079 328 7315 maurits.perold@greenhabitat.co.za Konrad van Zyl (Partner) 079 467 5188 konradvz@greenhabitat.co.za Peter Angouras (Partner) 082 331 8928 peter@greenhabitat.co.za Karin Fourie (Financial Manager) 082 937 8461 karinp@greenhabitat.co.za Paul du Preez (Production Manager) 079 013 5617 pauldup@greenhabitat.co.za Yolande Strampe (Key Account Manager) 072 224 3692 yolandes@greenhabitat.co.za
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Camdeboo Day Spa & Restaurant, a Serene and Beautiful Place to Rediscover Your Balance Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and discover a new sense of wellbeing at Camdeboo Day Spa & Restaurant situated in a Century old Building surrounded by lavish gardens at African Pride Irene Country Lodge. A haven of luxury and relaxation, this pristine and intimate spa in the midst of the quiet Irene Village in Centurion offers skin and body treatments guaranteed to rejuvenate and help you unwind.
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CAMDEBOO DAY SPA Located between Johannesburg and Pretoria, 10 minutes from Centurion Gautrain station and only 25 minutes from OR Tambo International Airport, Camdeboo Day Spa offers a naturally beautiful, secluded and harmonious environment to kick back and let your hair down. Choose from the myriad of choices on the spa treatment menu and let the professional therapists soothe away all your aches and pains.
much needed nap in one of the relaxation areas, whatever you choose Camdeboo Day Spa is designed for maximum relaxation. The spa also has a steam room, sensation showers and a mini techno gym for the fitness inclined. Double treatment rooms are available for couples or friends wanting to share the spa experience.
“Our philosophy is to create a sense of balance with a gracious culture steeped in hospitality, where high levels of service and attention to detail will guarantee a sense of relaxation and inspiration. Relaxation and wellness being our main focus,”
The Spa Facilities include:• Double treatment rooms • Single treatment rooms • Gatsby Garden treatment room • Mini techno gym • Sensation showers • Steam room • Sauna • Outdoor swimming pool • Jacuzzi • Relaxation areas • Restaurant & juice bar.
Apart from the treatments you can relax in the sauna, take a dip in the pool or simply take a
The restaurant and juice bar at the spa offers delicious light meals and drinks.
Interesting Facts *Camdeboo is named after the White Stinkwood trees that populate the area. The treatment rooms (also named after locally
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growing trees) are housed in the original old cook house of Irene Farm and are well over 120 years old.
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One lucky reader could win a Relax and Rejuvenate package to the value of R2 410 per couple. Simply like and answer the following simple question on our Camdeboo Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/ camdeboodayspa): Where did Camdeboo Day Spa get its name from? Entries close on 30 April 2015 and the winner will be notified via Facebook. The Relax and Rejuvenate package includes a Camdeboo Full Body Massage for her and a Warrior Massage for him, a pampering ritual for your hands and feet, indulge in a summer fruit platter and some bubbly.
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THE GAMES children play
As we all know, with today’s fast paced, technology focused world of TV, Internet, computer games and hand held video games (to name but a few), our kids are asking for gadgets before they can even talk! I often receive emails referring to the ‘good old days’ when we had no TV, no contact other than a Telkom telephone and when we were bored at home the standard instruction was to “go outside and play”. Although the ‘old days’ are outdated and I remember sighing whenever my parents would lecture me on how lucky I was as a child as they didn’t have half the options available to them as kids as we had, now being a parent myself, I have to wonder if my kids are at a disadvantage with today’s technology as opposed to being at an advantage? Given the chance, most children love to play outside. Climb trees, ride bikes and chase after each other but, unfortunately, in today’s society with so many of us working long hours and with our gardens becoming smaller, they don’t really get the opportunity to just be kids. We, as parents, need to make an effort to ensure that our kids get the time needed to just play – no matter what the game is. Playing games is an important activity for their social and mental development not to mention learning about teamwork, sportsmanship and fairness. Games can create courage, inspire your child to prove himself, teaches him to make quick decisions and how to work well under pressure. So whilst we may think that playing hide and seek for the 100th time is just silly, our kids are learning vital skills which we may not even
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realise. It’s time to think back to your childhood and get your kids to play the games that we used to play out in the back yard. Physical games such as hopscotch, followmy-leader, and hide and seek all improve on personal and social development for example, working with others and taking turns. These games also improve muscle development and co-ordination. Party games such as pass the parcel and musical statues teach our kids how to be part of a group and, again, taking turns. Their creative development is stimulated by their movement to music which in turn develops strong muscles and hand-eye co-ordination skills. Board games such as snap, scrabble and monopoly improve on mathematics as your child is counting, matching and sorting. Language and literacy is improved through communication with others and perhaps even learning new vocabulary. Once you and your child have decided on a game to play, allow your child some freedom under your supervision so that he can learn what his limits and the outcomes of his actions are. Ensure that the rules and boundaries of the game are explained so that he understands how the game works from the start. So, I challenge you to take some time out once a week, get out into the garden or park with your child and teach them a ‘good old days’ game. They will benefit from the many advantages simple childhood games have to offer and they will love the interaction they have with you.
Let’s play..
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TEE UP,
Golf is good!
It’s one of a few ball games that doesn’t require a standardised playing area and 2016 will be the first year that golf is included in the Olympics – it’s finally getting recognised as an official sport.
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WH | GOLF Golfers around the globe would agree that the game is demanding, requiring physical exertion and co-ordination. Athletic ability, strength, endurance, strategy and mental toughness are the attributes every good golfer learns. In addition to this, the significant health and wellness benefits are overwhelmingly evident. With the equivalent of walking 18 holes being an 8 km walk or a 5 to 6 km run, walking the golf course across various terrains can burn up to 1 500 calories*. In addition to this, the average golfer will exceed 10 000 steps in a round which meets the recommended guidelines for daily exercise. Walking an 18 hole course three to five times a week will give you the optimal exercise needed for your heart, reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer, and if you pull your clubs along or carry them, you’ll burn even more calories. Any regular player can use golf to help them stay fit, improve muscle tone and endurance as well as lose weight and body fat. Without realising it, your fun morning or afternoon in a beautiful setting such as Woodhill, is helping you keep your body in optimal shape.
Of course, let’s not ignore or forget the mental fitness golf provides. A round with a group of friends is a great way to keep in touch, reducing stress whilst enjoying an open and natural environment and of course, here on Woodhill, creating a sense of community. Participating in golf days allows you the opportunity to meet new people and broaden your contact base. Another notable study conducted by the Karolinska Institutet (Sweden)** found that the death rate for golfers is 40% less than of other people of the same sex, age and socioeconomic status. This equates to a 5 year increase in life expectancy for regular golfers. Now that we’ve established that getting in shape is fun and easy to do if you actively play golf, remember to treat it as you would any other sport. A proper warm-up is key and eating healthy to keep your body mentally and physically sharp for each shot is a must.
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Get out onto our beautiful course – walking 9 or 18 holes helps oxygenate the body, improve your posture and renew your spirit – all the things any good sport gives you! So to all our avid golfers and those who are considering joining us for a round, make sure you drink plenty of water, get plenty of sleep and practice, practice, practice because golf is teeing up to be the next big sport. *Research conducted by Neil Wolkodoff of the Rose Center for Health and Sports Sciences (Denver, Colo.) was used to show roughly how many calories were burned playing an average 9-hole golf course. According to the article golfers who walk and carry their own bag burn 721 calories, golfers using a pull cart burn 718 calories, golfers walking with a caddie burn 613 calories and golfers riding in a golf cart burn 411 calories on average. **This study was published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports and is based on data compiled from studying 300,000 Swedish golfers.
* Research conducted by Neil Wolkodoff of the Rose Center for Health and Sports Sciences (Denver, Colo.) was used to show roughly how many calories were burned playing an average 9-hole golf course. According to the article golfers who walk and carry their own bag burn 721 calories, golfers using a pull cart burn 718 calories, golfers walking with a caddie burn 613 calories and golfers riding in a golf cart burn 411 calories on average. ** This study was published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports and is based on data compiled from studying 300,000 Swedish golfers.
INTERESTING FACTS
about the health benefits of golf
The World Golf Foundation and Golf 20/20 commissioned The Walker Research Group to identify and report on the body of literature pertaining to the health and wellness benefits of golf participation.
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The total caloric expenditure for an 18-hol round is approximately 2,000 calories for walking while carrying clubs and 1,300 calories when riding in a cart. Since walking is biomechanically more efficient than running, playing an 18-hole round of golf walking is roughly equivalent to a 3.5 to 4-mile run. When walking 18-holes of golf, blood glucose levels fall by up to 20% for the young, 10% for the middle-aged and 30% for the elderly players, and body weight is slightly reduced for all groups.
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Repeated golf practice enhances balance control and confidence among all age ranges. Older golfers tend to have better static and dynamic balance control and confidence than non-golfing older, healthy adults. Regardless of handicap, sex, or course played, golfers exceed 10,000 steps during a typical round of golf – which meets the guideline for exercise recommended by most medical and clinical physicians.
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A walked 18-hole round, carrying a bag or using a hand/pull cart, is approximately equal to a 5-mile walk.
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GOLFING GREETINGS Letter from the WCC Golf Director - Paul Marks
to meet many new residents looking to take up golf and find out more about our facilities at WCC. We also arranged a few surprises for those in attendance with Ernie Els Wines, Nederburg Wines, Van Loveren Wines, Rudy Project Eyewear, Bushnell and iMark Golf System APP. These suppliers added value by sponsoring some lucky draws and the big surprise was the free 5 day membership sponsored by WCC to one lucky winner Mr. Carl Wepenar, who was thrilled!
On Tuesday evening 3 March 2015 the Woodhill CC proudly hosted our members and guests to a a relaxed cocktail function at the clubhouse. The evening was very well attended and it was really nice
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As the MC for the evening I was tasked to supply a full report on the entire membership offering and packages for 2015 at WCC, our conference and banqueting options, Corporate membership as well as Corporate Golf Day options. It was surprising for me afterwards to find out that many in attendance were unaware of some aspects of the WCC and will make use of us in the future. A great evening all round! As mentioned the WCC booking system for golfers is going to change from Golftime SA to Clubmaster within a few weeks. Members
are encouraged to familiarise themselves with their membership category booking rules and to understand them. The system is interactive with Handicaps SA and so the efficiency at the counter when checking in will be a lot faster than in the past. Also it’s great because your round will be opened automatically and your handicap will be printed on your receipt for you. Any scores not handed in as per the regulations will result in a penalty score unless there are mitigating circumstances such as inclement weather, etc so please remember to put your scores in every game. My current Pro Shop is receiving a facelift and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. I can assure you all the new look will be top class and ties into the image of Woodhill and our goal to uplift our members experience at the club. Our Pro Shop staff are trained to assist you on any golfing aspect you may have so please feel free to pop in and ask us anytime. Yours in Golf.
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WOODHILL LADIES NEWS Letter from the WCC Ladies Captain - Erica van Wyk Woodhill ladies have had a very full year so far. With our Club Champs coming up on 23 and 24 May 2015, Thursday League in full swing, Saturday League for the first time in many years, Knock-outs singles and doubles on their last leg AND our first Ladies Open coming up for the year on 7 May 2015… it’s busy but fun! It’s so good to be a part of a group of women who deep down have shown their love for one another by supporting those in need. Thank you Ladies for showing your amazing and incredible kindness. So proud to know you all! Ladies Club Champs 2015 dates as follows: • 1st round - Saturday, 9 May 2015 • 2nd round - Saturday, 16 May 2015 Club Champs Combined prize giving will be on 17 May 2015. Here are last year’s winners, let’s see if they can defend their titles this year! 2014 Winners: • A Division and Club Champ - Ruzanne Van Der Walt • B Division - Karen Van Huyssteen • C Division - Nadia Nortje • Seniors and Mid-Amateur Divisions Rhona Topka. The Woodhill Ladies Thursday League is one of the highlights of the year. With the league this year, players no longer play home and away games, we are playing home or away, and only one game is played between teams. This makes it really difficult, because you are under more pressure to win each match. Woodhill Ladies have two teams: Woodhill 1 and Woodhill 2. We are currently in the middle of the season and are looking forward to bringing the
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trophy home! We will keep you posted. After many years of not having a Women’s Saturday League we have re-introduced it to our line-up of events for the year. Should you wish to participate please contact Rhona, as she is the Saturday League Captain. The Singles and Doubles Knock-outs are on their last leg, with the final games for the season due to be played by the end of March 2015. The Singles match pending is Yvonne Pretorius vs Ronel Van Deemter and the Doubles match between, Randi Matthee and Jenny Brewis vs Ronel Van Deemter and Erica Van Wyk. Should you want to participate in the Knock-outs for the next season, please put your name down with the Knock-out Captain, Vanessa Nigrini. I would like to extend a warm welcome to all the new ladies members, some we have already known for a long time, we are so happy to have you as a Woodhill member. To the ladies I have not met yet, I would love to meet you and introduce you to our amazing group of ladies. Contact information is on the ladies notice board in the locker room. The Committee has a new member, Vanessa, and we are really pleased to have her on board. Thank you to all the ladies that give up their time for us, its greatly appreciated. Thursday golf is running well and if we are unable to play Thursdays, we play on Tuesdays. We make a plan! So, come and join in the fun with us.
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MEMBERSHIP LAUNCH Cocktail Evening
On 3 March 2015, Woodhill Country Club hosted a cocktail evening in celebration of our recent 16th Birthday and latest Membership packages for 2015/16. After much planning and behind the scene’s organisation, invited guests got first-hand information on what the latest membership offerings are. Woodhill Country Club is pleased to announce that they have added various membership options to their already competitive offering to include all golfing members. We have published the list of options together with the information that each package includes within the next few pages. Please do take the time to read through it all and if you aren’t already a member, we hope that you will find a package to suite your needs so that we can include you into our Woodhill golfing family. The evening was well attended and enjoyed by all, with a few lucky draw prizes which made for some very happy winners. Our biggest give away was a free golf membership which is a big step forward and shows our commitment to our members to give back. Paul Marks reiterated his motto of ‘Our next member is a friend of a member’ with more exciting initiatives to come. Be sure to look out for details of our next cocktail evening so that you can come along and enjoy it with us. We would like to thank the following exhibitors and prize sponsors: • Green Habitat Energy Solutions • Gaulelo Events, marquees and outdoor cocktail furniture • Bushnel • Rudy Projects
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WCC & FUSION SPORTS SURVEY
survey needs to be completed by the home owners. We are asking all home owners to participate in this survey, which can be completed online at Fusion Sports Club Entry Form: http://kwiksurveys.com/s. asp?sid=mcp1w6iyiobrjd5501772 Any completed entry forms could either be handed-in by the help desk of the HOA offices or they can be scanned and emailed to: marketing@fusionsports.co.za
Fusion Sports is an events management company that specialises in sports and corporate events, for over 10 years. We provide clients and potential clients with a high level of expertise and experience on corporate, brand, sports and entertainment projects. We are in the process of working with WCC to determine if there is a need for our services on your Estate. What Fusion Sports and Woodhill Estate would like to accomplish Fusion Sports in partnership with Woodhill Estate’s HOA would like to provide all home owners with a one-stop service, where home owners in the comfort of their Estate can participate in social and recreational activities throughout the year. These social and recreational activities will include family sport days, Inspired Wives and many more.
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Fusion Sports is also a registered running and cycling club with the idea of providing club members a specialised service. The benefits of belonging to Fusion Sports Club include the convenience of having a club within your Estate, participating in time trials within your Estate, monthly newsletters, shuttle services to far-away events, and many more.
Both Fusion Sports and the HOA would like to determine which social and recreational activities you would like to participate in. In order to get a complete idea of what all the home owners would like to enjoy within the Estate, a
Benefits • Building new relationships inside your Estate. • The convenience of having the Club within the Estate at your doorstep. • Ensuring a healthy and fit lifestyle for your family. • Each Estate will host their own Family sports days organized by Fusion Sports. • MTB out-rides. • Adventure runs. • Kids out-ride parties. • Have the best of both worlds which means a Social environment and/or a more competitive environment. • Future plan is to host intra-, inter and provincial Estates competitions. What we offer • Annual license. • Monthly newsletter with upcoming events. • A yearly joining fee. • Includes sporting codes such as running, cycling/MTB; other sports cate-gories will be included as demand in-creases. Contact Info: Marike Du Plessis, 079 340 9887, 012 804 8407, marketing@fusionsports.co.za
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BACK TO NATURE If you are looking for a game reserve experience without having to travel too far out of town, then Rietvlei Nature Reserve is the place to head for.
Situated 18 km from the centre of Pretoria, this 3 800 ha of endangered Bankenveld grassland is one of the world’s largest urban nature reserves and it includes open plains and undulating hills. The extensive vlei areas and tributary streams support the scenic splendour of the azure blue Rietvlei Dam. Some 2 000 head of game, including blesbuck, black wildebeest, red hartebeest, eland, Burchell’s zebra, waterbuck, reedbuck, springbuck, mountain reedbuck, steenbuck and grey duiker can be viewed here. If you search closely you may also find a cheetah, leopard, buffalo or white rhino. From your own vehicle it is easy to spot animals on the open plains and the 60 km of well maintained tarred and dirt roads will take you close up.
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If you are in the mood for a picnic then you should visit the Marais Dam picnic site within the reserve. A bird hide and shady spots with braai facilities are perfect for settling down while watching the water birds and hippo. Bird watchers can be sure of seeing birds they have never seen before - with two dams on the reserve providing both open water and wetland habitats. South Africa’s national bird, the Blue Crane, is seen here from time to time, the Secretary Bird is a regular visitor and Rietvlei is home to a breeding pair of Fish Eagles. In addition many other species of bird can be seen including the Orangethroated Longclaw, the Little Egret, the Darter, the Reed Cormorant, the White-breasted Cormorant, the Goliath Heron, the African Finfoot and the Green-backed Heron. Built during the great depression (from about 1929 to early 1930’s) and completed in 1934, Rietvlei Dam is the ideal Sunday getaway for the family offering a host of activities for visitors including freshwater fishing and hiking trails. If you are interested in a guided night drive then viewings of elusive nocturnal animals such as the brown hyena, blackbacked jackal, ant-bear, aardwolf, porcupine,
springhare and bush pig will make your visit memorable. Having Rietvlei Nature Reserve just around the corner ensures a game viewing quick fix whenever the need arises. The Rietvlei Nature Reserve is open daily from 08h00 to 18h00 on weekdays and from 06h00 to 18h00 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Entrance to the reserve closes at 16h00. An entrance fee is charged. For more information, call 012 345 2274 or 012 358 1811/12. Source: www.rietvlei-reserve.co.za www. tshwane.gov.za/Services/Nature%20 Conservation/Rietvlei%20Nature%20 Reserve/Pages/default.aspx http://www.savenues.com/game-reserves/ ga_rietvlei.htm
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TRAVEL HEALTH By Dr Mareliza Jurgens Travel Clinic Intercare Irene
The number of people travelling internationally is increasing every year. This includes those travelling for leisure, recreation and holiday, those travelling for business and those who travel to visit friends, relatives or for religious purposes or pilgrimages. Whatever the reason is for your international journey – it can pose various risks to your health. Travellers may encounter sudden and significant changes in altitude, humidity, micro-organisms and temperature, which can result in ill-health. In addition, serious health risks may arise in areas where accommodation is of poor quality, hygiene and sanitation are inadequate, medical services are not well developed and clean water is unavailable. All people planning travel should know about potential hazards of the areas they are travelling to and learn how to minimize their risk of acquiring these diseases. Forward planning, appropriate preventative measures and careful precautions can substantially reduce the risks of adverse health consequences. It is the traveller’s responsibility to ask for information, to understand the risks involved, and to take the necessary precautions for the journey. The medical profession and your local travel clinic can provide a great deal of help
and advice in this regard. It is recommended that travelers intending to visit a destination in a developing country should consult a travel clinic 4 to 8 weeks before the journey. However, last-minute travellers can also benefit from a medical consultation, even as late as the day before travel. The consultation will determine the need for any vaccinations and/or antimalarial medication, as well as any other medical items that the traveler may require. You may also be informed on the existence of other important health hazards at the travel destination. Advice regarding food and water hygiene, mosquito bite prevention and other precautionary measures are often given.
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Checklist for the traveller Obtain information on local conditions: Depending on destination: • Risks related to the area (urban or rural) • Type of accommodation (hotel, camping) • Length of stay • Altitude • Security problems (e.g. conflict) • Availability of medical facilities Prevention: •
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7. U/13 CRICKET TOUR TO THE NORTH COAST 8. WATER SAFETY PROGRAMME The Foundation School has introduced water safety as part of our gross-motor programme. Many children are scared of the water and we are hoping that this initiative will assist our little ones to become more confident in the water. Our gross-motor teacher has used this opportunity to teach the children the rules about safety in the swimming pool area and how to get safely into and out of a pool. Using play as way to learn, the children are getting used to having water on their faces and they have been introduced to floating and kicking in the water. 9. INTER-HOUSE GALA 2015 (GRADES 1- 6) The top achievers for the day: Under 9: Winner Under 9: Runner up Under 10: Winner Under 10: Runner up Under 11: Winner Under 11: Runner up Under 12: Winner Under 12: Runner up Under 13: Winner Under 13: Runner up
The Inter-house Gala was held on Tuesday, the 27th of January 2015. It was a beautiful day and the stands were filled with Grade 1 to 6 swimmers and supporters. The Grade 6 cheerleaders were dressed in amazing outfits and did their job of inspiring school spirit. The swimmers really outdid themselves and broke 12 previous records. Overall, it was a wonderful day to kick-off our swimming season. Spirit Award Winners: • 1st: Martial Eagles • 2nd: Black Eagles • 3rd: Fish Eagles Overall House Scores: • Winning House: Fish Eagles • Second Place: Martial Eagles • Third Place: Black Eagles
Girl Chanelle Theron – Fish Daniella Bosman – Martial Charnan Beyers – Black Cailey Sauvage – Martial Natalia Houghton – Martial Emma Nunn – Fish Emily Fulford – Martial Mikayla Vassiliou – Fish Deborah Dredge – Fish Zoë Gurschl
Boy Julian Olivier – Fish Chad Levey – Black Elijah Dredge – Fish Jayden vd Heever – Fish Christopher Pretorius – Black Thomas Dyer – Martial Andreas Demetriades – Fish Luke Larsen – Martial Dylan Botha – Black
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Make the upcoming Easter weekend one of celebration with bright colours and fun Easter décor. We’ve included some creative table décor ideas to help inspire your Easter entertainment…
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250g caster sugar 150g butter, room temperature 2 eggs 450g plain flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 1/2 teaspoons orange zest 1 tablespoon orange juice
Directions Prep:30min › Cook:10min › Ready in:40min 1. Preheat the oven to 190 C. 2. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Stir in the flour, baking powder and salt until well blended. Mix in the orange juice and orange zest. 3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a 6mm thickness. Cut out Easter shapes with a biscuit cutter. Place rabbits onto an unprepared baking tray. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Ice and decorate as desired.
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GEARING UP for grand parenting
Gearing up for grand parenting - Anne Cawood, author of ‘Children Need Boundaries’, shares her insight. There are few moments as special as becoming a grandparent, but just as with becoming a first-time parent, becoming a grandparent can be fraught with many issues. Registered social worker and author Anne Cawood, a grandmother to four grandchildren herself, dedicates an entire chapter of her book ‘Children need Boundaries’ to dealing with the issues that may arise when becoming a grandparent, and how grandparents (and parents) can establish fair boundaries when it comes to dealing with issues pertaining to grandchildren. Anne’s advice is aimed at grandparents, but should also be considered by those of us who understand the merits of including grandparents in our children’s lives. Some of Anne’s guidelines for grand parenting include:
What if… you don’t get along with your child’s spouse? This issue may rear its ugly head well before you grandchild is even born. Anne’s advice is to address the issue as early on as possible and not to wait until the first grandchild is born to mend the broken fences. “Remember that you are the older and (hopefully) more mature adult,” she cautions grandparents. This means that it may be up to you to be the 56 | WH | ISSUE 1 | 2015
first to overcome your pride and reach out, the benefit being that you will be able to enjoy a special relationship with your grandchild irrespective of what you may privately think of your daughter- or son-in-law. You should… remember that this is not your child! “Respect the new parents’ right to raise their child as they choose,” cautions Anne, although she adds that you should still be sincere according to your own belief system when advice is sought. She advises to rather seek professional help regarding your role if you feel that your grandchild is being neglected or abused and in this instance it may be necessary to be assertive if necessary. You must… move with the times. Anne cautions grandparents to be careful of using phrases that begin with:
“In my day…” “What this child needs is…” “If you want my advice…” Anne asserts that listening is key when it comes to affective grand parenting, but reiterates that it is important that grandparents should receive this courtesy in return. She encourages grandparents to assertively request this courtesy if it is not given. It is time to… sharpen your skills. Just as new parents may read-up on positive parenting techniques in order to fulfill their new roles as parents, Anne encourages grandparents to do the same as this will
help them to “stay connected to the new generation”. Many grandparents make the mistake of thinking that there is nothing new they can learn or be taught on the subject and this point of view will hamper the relationship with your child and, ultimately your grandchild. Times have, and will continue to change, so it is imperative to embrace new concepts and to remain open-minded as much as possible. Respect… the parents’ reasonable requests while your grandchild is in your care. If your son or his wife do not want your granddaughter to eat any dairy while visiting, and even if you think this is ridiculous, keep your opinion to yourself, and that includes ‘unspoken opinions’ as children are quite adept at picking up on feelings, Anne advises. Not doing so will undoubtedly cause your grandchild’s parents to halt all visits. You are entitled to your beliefs though and just as you must respect your children’s lifestyle choices they should respect yours too. Your rules should remain important in your home even if they are different in your grandchild’s home. If you do not allow children to eat and drink in the lounge, then continue to enforce this rule in your home while respecting that it is not an issue in your grandchild’s home. Avoid… favouritism! This can cause a lot of pain for both your children and grandchildren, but it is often the case that one of your grandchildren will be your favourite, says Anne. She advises to actively work at connecting with each grandchild and to try and not show this favouritism as it can trigger sibling and even cousin rivalry. Gifts can be a huge issue in this respect too; you should make sure that all your grandchildren receive equal gifts as not doing so will cause resentment and grand-scale family conflict! Do not… over-indulge your grandchildren.
WH | FAMILY “Spoiling your grandchild with love, empathy and attention does not mean indulging their every whim,” Anne cautions and admits that this can be a tough one for grandparents, herself included. “This will have them checking out your handbag before they even say ‘hello’!” she adds.
Anne advises grandparents to stick to their rules. If you get “My mom says I don’t have to pick up my toys at home” you should not respond by saying that mom’s house looks like a tip, but rather say something like, “That’s fine at Mom’s house, but here we pick up our toys when we are finished playing with them.”
Have… realistic expectations.
Anne’s pointers for parents:
Expect a toddler to behave as any toddler would (today). Children are no longer expected to be ‘seen and not heard’ and expecting toddlers not to explore your ornament collection, says Anne, will only lead to tension. Just put it away and keep the peace in your extended family, she advises.
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Anne emphasises throughout her book that discipline should never be seen as “a separate process and can only occur in the context of healthy, positive relationships”. Mutual respect between grandparent and grandchild is of paramount importance. So too, is having realistic expectations, as insisting on good manners, no fiddling etc. can result in anxiety and fear in your grandchildren and it can lead to misunderstandings where grandparents may be viewed as hard and autocratic, Anne warns. She encourages grandparents to “let the tender feelings out” when it comes to relating to your grandchildren – advise rather than berate (leave that to the parents!), but put “firm, fair, clear boundaries in place and make sure your grandchildren know the rules”. Make sure your grandchildren know what your nonnegotiable rules are, for example “We don’t pull the cat’s tail”.
Anne encourages grandparents to be assertive, but to give choices and not to be afraid to put consequences in place (without resorting to punishment per se). For example, “Don’t chase the cat or else I will have to lock it inside the room.” The child will not want the cat to be put away and will hopefully stop. If not, you will have to lock the cat away (no, not the child!) as follow-through of the consequence.
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Remember that the older one is the more difficult it is to change one’s mindset. By changing your reactions, you can change those of others – it starts with you. It is your right to assert your opinion and request that your parents respect your views even if they do not share them. Deal with contentious issues as soon as possible and do not allow them to become between you and your spouse – especiall in front of the children. Support your parents’ rules in their home even if you do not agree with them – do not become defensive and if you disagree, deal with it out of earshot of the kids.
grandparents to enjoy the role as a culmination of the parenting experience, providing the fun and extra attention for your grandchild while taking a backseat regarding discipline. Anne’s message to grandparents: “Be a positive catalyst in the family. A grandparent can keep the strands of a family firmly bound together or can be a source of disconnection and polarization. It boils down to those vital skills principles of open, healthy communication.
The good news is that it is never too late to improve those skills… ”
Anne cautions parents to remember that “It is not the fact that grandparents and parents have different rules which confuses children; it is when they allow the different rules to give the children power to manipulate the situation.” Anne reiterates that grandparents should be viewed as “nurturers, care-givers, empathic counsellors, negotiators between parent and child, positive role-models, and most importantly, a connection between the past and the present”. She encourages
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YOUR PET
Putting a price tag on your pet’s health and happiness It’s easy to be taken in by a cute puppy or precocious kitten and there are very few of us who can resist the temptation to bring a cuddly creature home, only to find out that puppy/ kitty is not quite so cute when it is chewing your shoes, peeing on your carpet and eating you out of house and home! Many people, upon realising that they have fallen for nature’s trickery, may find an alternative home for the now not-so-cute creature but more often than not, we acknowledge that we’ve ‘been had’ and resign ourselves to having to put up with ‘the beast’ that we’ve either bought or adopted; after all, we rationalise, one doesn’t put one’s kids up for adoption when they become bolshy teenagers – no matter how tempting the thought may be on occasion! Yip, before you know it you may have two, four or even six petulant pets as well as a couple of cantankerous kids and a longsuffering husband to contend with; and to all extents and purposes, this is what makes up ‘a family’ (hamster/snake/rabbit not intentionally excluded, of course). Which brings me to the next consideration: once these pets have infiltrated our lives and made themselves part of the family, we owe it to them to provide the best possible care – as we would for our children.
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Safety: Your pet, like your child, should not be able to leave your yard. If your pet is walked regularly, neutered and spayed, chances are it won’t be trying to escape out of boredom or from a desire to ‘meet and greet’ the neighbourhood females. The amount of road kill we see on our roads bears testimony to how many pet owners are negligible in securing their properties properly. Agreed, cats are tricky to keep under lock and key, but at least collar or tag your kitty so that if she strays you have a chance of locating her. Again, if kitty is fed, neutered/spade and happy, chances are he/she ain’t gonna wander very far from home. Automatic gates should have motion sensors to prevent your pet from a nasty (ugh!) fate and pools should be fitted with a cover to prevent accidents (both pet and child related). While cats will rarely wind up in the drink, dogs are another story – make it your mission to teach your dog to swim to the steps order to get out should he fall in. This is not as difficult as it sounds: get into the pool with your pooch and allow him to swim to the closest edge (he will do this instinctively) then guide him to the steps. Make sure you repeat the exercise every now and then to reinforce the lesson and after a while he will understand that that is the correct way out. A drowned pet is an
avoidable scenario – take the time to teach your pets, as you would your toddler, to swim to the steps! Many people go away, sometimes for long periods of time, leaving their pets unattended. This is a recipe for disaster; book your pet in at the kennels or find a reliable house-sitter; at the very least have someone look in on them regularly. Neglect and hunger will drive a pet to resort to desperate tactics, often with fatal consequences. Good nutrition: No, I’m not suggesting Fido eat with the family, but it is important to scrutinise the ingredients listed on your dog or cat food as you would when purchasing food for your human family. As with most things in life, ‘cheap’ is (normally) ‘nasty’ and while you may pat yourself on the back for saving pennies when it comes to your pet food, the truth will make itself known when you have piles of poop to pick up because the food has no absorbable nutritional value and you will probably spend the saved pennies (and more) on vet’s bills when your pet breaks out in skin rashes, etc. Don’t guess when it comes to quality or amount; obtain a vet’s opinion if you’re not sure what your breed of pet requires nutritionally.
WH | FAMILY Of course, every pet likes the occasional treat, but avoid giving bones as they can at best cause constipation or worse, can become stuck in throats, perforating oesophagus and intestines; a taxing situation for both you, your pet and your finances. A really large bone that can be gnawed without causing damage may be used to keep teeth clean though, just make sure it’s thrown away once it has been whittled down so that it is not swallowed whole. If you have the type of dog that eats/chews everything in sight, you have your job cut out for you – even a chewed and swallowed tennis ball can cause irreparable complications. As with kids, be aware of what you leave around your home and garden, and that includes garden pesticides. Hygiene and grooming: If you thought brushing your toddler’s teeth was tough, then you’re in for a shock, but brushing your pet’s teeth can prolong its life. If your hound has been raised on table titbits chances are his teeth are already rotten and you will know about it – it is not for nothing that we refer to halitosis as ‘dogbreath’ and this is the first sign that your pet has a problem. No, false teeth will not save the day, you will wind up pureeing and spoon-feeding your pet if you don’t take care (while I may consider spoon-feeding my Maltese, I balk at the idea of spoon feeding my Boerbul – think of the time it would take, nevermind all that drool!) There is nothing wrong with grooming your own dog if you can’t afford the latest coiffure at the poodle parlour; treat this exercise as an opportunity to bond with your pet. Pets love the brushing and attention and seriously won’t mind if your grooming skills are somewhat lacking! Luckily cats are able to do their own thing, but check kitty for ticks and fleas regularly too. Check your pet for fleas and act immediately the moment you spot even one by dipping and flea-collaring; this is not a bug to mess with – the situation can deteriorate into a nightmare of epic proportions if left unattended. Make sure you de-flea the whole house appropriately and not just the fleabitten, especially if pets have access to your home. Deworming is not a once-off activity either. Most vets will deworm your pets when you take them for their vaccinations, but you should be deworming your pets (and your kids) at least 3 to 4 times a year. Exercise: While we all seem to be highly enlightened these days on the benefits of exercising our human bodies, we often overlook the requirements of our pets. Cats have this generally sewn up; you don’t need to put your cat on a leash thank goodness, but you do have to provide kitty with space to roam safely. The incidents of pet obesity is
on the increase as some pets are inclined to emulate their sedentary human counterparts; the couch-potato-cat is no stranger to the family home nowadays, while ADHD-exuberant dogs often resort to digging up the garden in sheer frustration, others bark incessantly or simply sink into a depressed overweight despair, leaving their baskets only to ‘fillup’ as mealtime becomes the highlight of their day. Neglect is abuse and it can have serious health implications for your pet; make a concerted effort to take your dog for a walk and chase your cat round the room if necessary to get her off the couch; you will all be happier, healthier and fitter for the exercise! Safe sex: Sadly, there is no such thing for a pet, so unless you’re planning a pet pregnancy, there is only one option. The cost is the main reason why people put off spaying or neutering their pets though: “It’s just so expensive and Fiffi never leaves our garden, so she doesn’t need it” followed a couple of months later by: “I can’t imagine how Fido got in!” Where there’s a will (or a female in heat), there’s a way – rather spay/neuter one cat or dog than have the expense of a whole litter. With the amount of homeless animals lining up on death row at SPCA’s nationwide, it is downright negligent to ignore spaying and neutering your pet, so be a responsible pet owner – just do it!
Love: We are often so exhausted meeting the emotional demands of our children and spouse that when Fido fondly licks our hand and stares at us with that ‘love me please’ stare, we often find ourselves too emotionally spent to show much interest. Just remember though, when you adopted Fido or Fiffi you became responsible for meeting their requirements for attention and affirmation too. Loving your pet (as with loving a child), means providing kind but firm discipline, establishing a routine (feeding time, play time and sleeping time) and sticking to it as far as possible. The more you adhere to this, the easier your life and the happier (and more stabile) your pet. As with children, pets are less likely to display behavioural problems if their emotional as well as physical requirements are being met. Sadly, once we have children, our pets often take a backseat in this regard, but you can make a change, starting today; your pet will forgive you in a second – that’s what makes having pets so wonderful, they love you unconditionally. Who could put a price tag on that kind of loyalty? ¹www.worlrabiesday.org ²www.pfizer.co.za Important Canine Infectious diseases
Health: This is a biggie and probably the paragraph you would like to avoid reading, because let’s face it, maintaining your pet’s health can be a costly business when it comes to vaccinations, especially if you have a menagerie at home: yes, we dread the cost of it until we have had the experience of Fido (having passed a couple of ‘bloody stools’) being hospitalised overnight for possible Parvovirus at the vet. Take my word for it – an overnight stay at Sandton Clinic is cheaper! And if whatever Fido had was contagious, then you’re looking at the whole menagerie (kids included possibly) winding up in hospital, after which expense you will probably need to be hospitalised for shock yourself! Vaccinate your pets people! Close your eyes, take a deep breath and just do it regularly. The cost may make you foam at the mouth, but if your dog contracts rabies (which kills ¹50 000 people annually throughout the world), the consequences for your family would be fatal. For good reason therefore, ²Rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats are compulsory in South Africa. Due to an outbreak of rabies in South Africa this year, which proved fatal for a toddler in Soweto, this vaccination is currently being offered freely nationwide at most vets, so you really have no excuse not to have it done.
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YOUR EYES and your computer
Human eyes function less strenuously when looking at a distance. Working on a computer requires the use of your eyes at a closer range, usually intensely and for long periods of time. This alone can cause strain to your eyes and may cause vision problems or aggravate existing conditions.
Typical computer work involves shifting the focus of the eyes from document to keyboard to screen every few seconds. This unnatural situation is often the cause of eye-strain and operator stress.
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‘Eye-strain’ is a term used to describe a wide range of symptoms including tiredness, irritation and soreness of the eyes, screwing up the eyes, photophobia (discomfort in bright light) and headaches. Eye-strain is often the cause of headaches and relief can be obtained with corrective lenses. Dryness of the eyes is also common as well as redness. Due to the intense demand made on the visual system, people using computers are more prone to suffer from the above symptoms. Computer-related vision problems can be easily alleviated through proper workstation planning, work habits and most importantly, professional eye care. In the last couple of years there has been development in an office environment type of lens. Due to the sometimes significant working distances between computer screen and typed/reading print often a single vision lens doesn’t work that well. An office lens has
a range of 1.8m to 40cm! The problem of intermediate and clear are therefore solved. They really do work well. Coatings on lenses in the form of anti-reflective coating can significantly reduce the irritating effects of screen reflection as well as overhead florescent lighting.
Consult your eye care professional at least every 12 to 18 months if you use a computer regularly and for prolonged periods of time. In most cases comfort can be improved which will in turn improve your performance levels.
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