Y O U R ELITE COM M UNITY P UBLICATION
A festive farewell
to 2016
A P UB LI CA TI ON OF T H E H OME OW N E RS A SSOC IA TION
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12 WOODHILL CONTENTS ISSUE 4 | 2016 Letter from the Editor Letter from the General Manager Secure @ Woodhill Course Superintendent’s update Festive Season safety Water practices on the Estate Woodhill Annual Charity Golf Day 2016 Feedback from our Woodhill Charities Woodhill College Woodhill Annual Residents Kiddies Christmas Tree Employee of the year Add festive splashes of colour to your garden Water savers A garden filled with birds A spooky lucky draw evening
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Membership 2017 Woodhil Squash Academy Big five Golf News @ Woodhill A piece of the Cape right here in the Highveld! Increase in the minimum wage We’re all going on a… Summer Staycation Christmas in the kitchen Colouring in champs Woodhill tennis is booming Corricraft @ Woodhill Toys that have stood the test of time Colour me beautiful Kids Sudoku and colouring in competition Woodhill celebration
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IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS Switchboard 012 998 0011 General Manager Patrick Holden gm@woodhill.co.za Senior Financial Manager Adriaan du Plessis sfm@woodhill.co.za PR & Marketing Manager Sarita Stonehouse marketing@woodhill.co.za Conference/Functions Lizette van der Merwe conference@woodhill.co.za
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Course Superintendent Frikkie Potgieter Frikkie@woodhill.co.za HOA Reception Onica Ramasodi reception@woodhill.co.za
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BYE BYE 2016
What a year this has been! Apart from the many changes, both local and international, the worst drought we have experienced in years and the overall rollercoaster ride our economy has taken, I’m pleased to say that we’ve managed to see the year out on a festive note. Not only is the Fibre to the Home about to change the way households experience their digital needs but the Estate will benefit in the great advantages this brings to added security measures. We encourage our residents to make use of the packages on offer as our Security Director, Ben Kleyhans has put in many hours of behind the scenes work into making this project a successful one. Speaking of successes, those of you who joined us at the Annual Woodhill Kiddies
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Christmas Tree would all agree that this year’s carnival theme was one of the best years yet. Although the weather didn’t really play along (we are grateful for every drop of rain we can get!), the kids thoroughly enjoyed the carnival games and of course, Father Christmas’s arrival was the highlight of the evening. We then went on to the Monthly Lucky Draw where resident, Grant Fraser, was the lucky winner of the R10 000 prize. As we move into 2017 we look forward to what the future has in stall. I, for one, would like to thank the Woodhill staff, Board of Directors and everyone else I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with this year, for your continued support. Together we have managed to produce a quality publication in Woodhill Magazine and I look forward to continue doing so in the new year.
Last but not least to our loyal advertisers, we thank you for your support this year and encourage all our residents to in return, support the companies/businesses advertised within our publication. I’m a strong believer in supporting local and many of those advertising with us are on your doorstep, ready to assist and provide you with great quality as well as service. For those of you who are travelling this Festive Season, we wish you well on your journeys and return home safely. May all our residents, home owners and staff have a very blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year. ‘Till 2017
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS Letter from the General Manager - Patrick Holden
As we bid farewell to 2016 many of you will be finishing up work and school in preparation for your long awaited and well-deserved holiday. Silly season is certainly here and this time of year is always a good time to re-iterate some of our Estate rules in an effort to make the holidays a fun time whether you are at home or away… Whilst we understand that everyone likes to party over the Festive Season, each year the HOA receives a number of telephone calls relating to noisy parties and so forth. I’m sure you will understand that our stance is that when these calls are received, we will investigate the matter only once, where we will ask that the noise levels be reduced. Should the noise continue, we will have no choice but to call the police to assist. Another of one of the holiday period reoccurrences is that of dogs left behind by residents who go on holiday, leaving a friend to come into their property to feed the dogs. The dogs bet bored, barking ensues, it upsets neighbour’s and as a consequence, your holiday period can be peppered with telephone calls voicing concerns as to why are your dogs barking. Please consider your dog’s welfare as well as your neighbour’s peace and quiet over the festive break. A long leisurely walk during your time off is a
great way to enjoy and appreciate our Estate. We always notice an increase in residents walking their dogs (on a leash!) over the holidays on the golf course or on pathways. Please remember to take a small bag with you before you set out and remove all excrement straight away. Many consider fireworks to be a part of their festivities however, these are not tolerable at any point in time on the Estate. If you are found to be using these, a hefty fine will ensue. Please talk to your families and help us enforce this rule. A reminder that fishing is permitted in the dams adjacent to the Clubhouse on a catch and release basis outside of golfing hours. Please note that under no circumstances is fishing permitted in the dams adjacent to the 15th and 16th greens. With that we wish all residents and their families a blessed, safe and fun Festive Season. We have enjoyed yet another year of good living on the Estate of Choice and we look forward to an exciting 2017. Festive greetings
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SECURE @ Woodhill
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We are thankful to report that there have been no major security incidents in 2016. The Telkom Security upgrade is gaining momentum and I can report as follows:
vehicle entrance (with booms, spikes and biometric readers), as well as a turnstile pedestrian gate (also with biometric readers) ready for the New Year.
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Some alterations on the Estate side of this gate will also be done during this time. We envisage parking for golf carts and a bicycle storage (lock) facility. Please note that this gate will be closed for learners and parents during the school holidays as arranged with Woodhill College.
This is about 90% complete. I know that some of you are in a hurry to get your Fibre to the Home (FTTH). Please keep in mind that I requested that the Security Upgrades (Cameras) get preference as this will bolster our first line of defence.
2. Camera network Some of the new cameras will be on certain resident’s properties. We have had a number of meetings with the affected residents and would like to thank them for their co-operation and support.
3. FTTH Every home will be connected to the Control Room and (further down the line) to the gates via the intercom which will be installed in every home. For this, EVERY home will have to talk to Telkom to make arrangements. They (Telkom) will be on Woodhill in December, as well as in the New Year. Expect to be connected from March 2017 onwards, hopefully sooner.
4. Civil works Alterations at the Woodhill College gate will start soon. We plan to have a fully functional
A turnstile gate for pedestrians will be added to the outside fence at the contractors gate. During the festive period we ask that you PLEASE respect your neighbours – especially when you’re having a party. Our security personnel have been instructed to respond to noise complaints only once where after they are to call the SAPS to handle the matter should the noise continue. Allow me to thank our security staff that will be on duty during the upcoming holidays. Should you be so lucky to go away this December, it’s my prayer that you travel safely. Blessings to all and see you in 2017!
Ben Kleynhans Director Security
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COURSE Superintendent’s update There are many challenges that Course Superintendents’ need to deal with in order to maintain a golf course successfully but, I must say that the past two years at Woodhill have most probably been the biggest challenge that any Course Superintendent could ever face on a golf course and I can only imagine what farmers must go through during times like these. Not only was 2015 extremely dry but we also experienced record high temperatures as this proved to be the warmest summer in 131 years! Our total rainfall for 2015 was only 328mm which was a lot lower than the 935mm we received in 2014. Our average rainfall is never lower than at least 700mm, which made last year’s rainfall a record low for Woodhill as well. The golf course was left with scars from the drought which is visible in the rough and out of play areas where we don’t have irrigation. We will attend to these areas during these summer months and eradicate some of them if we don’t receive better rainfall. The golf course is currently in good condition after we were fortunate enough to have some much needed rain which irrigated the 25 tons of fertilizer that was spread across the golf course. To date we have recorded approximately 167mm of rain from September 2016 to mid-November 2016.
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Weather forecasts for December and January predict that we might receive more storms and possible flooding similar to what we’ve seen during the past few weeks around the Gauteng area. Although we had some damage on the golf course during these past few weeks when we lost several trees, etc. we are still better off than others where severe flooding took place with some courses like Royal JHB still closed. We urge golfers and homeowners to be careful during thunderstorms on the golf course as lightning is more likely to strike one on a golf course than any other area. Please adhere to the rules of the club when the siren goes off and make your way to the clubhouse or one of the shelters on the golf course immediately. Below is a picture of a tree that recently got struck by lightning. Let’s enjoy the summer - bring all your friends and family to come and play our beautiful golf course that my staff members prepare on a daily basis to the highest standard possible. I would like to wish everyone all the best for the Festive Season and be safe wherever you might be during this time. Regards
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Frikkie and his team wish all Woodhill residents a blessed Festive Season
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FESTIVE Season safety
The year has certainly flown past and we are entering the Festive Season, once again.
The past year has been a challenge on the security front, as crime around Woodhill increased and criminals learnt innovative ideas enabling them to commit their crimes. Security was tested and we are pleased to say that when it came to trying to commit crime within our Estate, they failed! As we tend to relax and enjoy our holidays during this time of year, we would like to offer these few tips for your safety: 1. Ensure there is someone who can look after your residence and animals. 2. Have your caretaker remove all newspapers and postage to ensure that criminals have a lesser chance of identifying your house as vacant. 3. Arm your alarm and notify your security company of your absence. Woodhill residents may complete an Empty House Form at the Registration Office and Security will gladly visit your house frequently to ensure everything is in order. 4. Ensure all windows and doors are closed and locked before you leave. 5. Switch off the geyser and all non-essential appliances, for example, all electronic equipment, microwaves and your stove. 6. Ensure all gas appliances are switched off and gas bottles are closed and disconnected.
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Ensure all valuable items are locked away in a safe. When travelling, take care of your luggage. Always keep your identification documents, cellular phones and wallets close to you. Do not let valuables lay around in your vehicle when exiting it. Place it in the boot of the vehicle. Always ensure that your vehicle is properly locked when walking away. Do not carry large amounts of cash with you - carry only what is needed. When visiting ATM’s, be vigilant and do not accept assistance from strangers. Young kids must know their parents telephone numbers in case they get lost or separated from their parents. When faced with a high jacking situation, remember that your possessions are not more valued than your or your family’s lives. Do not resist, rather stay calm and attempt to obtain/remember as much as information as possible about your attacker whilst you attempt to get everyone out of the vehicle in a safe manner. Drive safely and adhere to the rules of the road. Remember, SPEED KILLS.
We at Xone Security wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. May you enjoy your Festive break knowing that we will be on in full force for the duration of the Festive Season.
Pote van den Bergh Security Manager
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WATERING PRACTICES on the Estate
Due to the current drought that we continue to experience, we have set out below our watering practices as it applies to the Estate as a whole: • The golf course does not use any municipality water and sources water exclusively from the water stored in the two irrigation dams between the 9th and the 18th fairways. Our dams are filled from rain water run-off within the estate, water from the Moreletta Spruit that enters the golf course from the eastern side as well as from boreholes on the golf course. • Our golf course watering practices are as follows: • Fairways/tees get watered at night time from 18h00 onwards, depending on the cycle time. This normally stops at around 04h00 in the mornings. • We sometimes do water during the day
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when we carry out fertilizer applications, but this is done when the soil is generally moist. This watering process assists in dissolving some of the applications so obtaining better penetration into the soils. (Most of our fertilizer, fungicide and insecticide applications are systemic, with the nutrients being taken up through the plants root system.) Greens get watered from around 04h20 in the mornings and stops at around about 06h00 to ensure that golfers are not disturbed. We do however irrigate greens during the day, by hand syringe or even with sprinklers when it is extremely hot. The reason for this is that we have a cool season grass that is susceptible to extreme heat and as a consequence of the heat, it needs to be cooled down in
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high temperatures. The Estate’s public open spaces and gardens are also watered from the dams, but this process is a manual one due to the areas not being covered by a computerised irrigation system. We are in the process of investigating drip irrigation and you would have seen that many of the gardens have moved to indigenous areas, so assisting with our water saving initiative.
We ask residents to give us a call should you have any concerns and to also keep your eyes open for where water is being wasted through poor irrigation practices irrespective of their source. Together we can remain water wise.
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Woodhill Annual Charity
GOLF DAY 2016 On the weekend of 21 and 22 October 2016, Woodhill hosted its Annual Charity Golf Day. This year a Night Run and Yoga session were included into the program which made the weekend all the more festive as those who weren’t playing golf could still support this initiative in other ways.
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Woodhill Annual Charity Golf Day 2016
Friday evening, 21 October 2016, saw 171 people participate in our very first Night Run. Hosted by Trail Adventures North, runners (and walkers) enjoyed the route around Woodhill and many visitors commented on how great it was to be invited to such an event. Young and old enjoyed the evening out and many stayed after prize giving for a drink on the patio. On Saturday morning, 22 October 2016, we welcomed 25 people to our Yoga event at the Clubhouse, hosted by Tarryn and a 60 minute Gentle Yoga Flow was enjoyed by all. Our Golf Day kicked off with a Shotgun start at 06h30 on the Saturday morning with a second round starting at 12h00. The Betterball Stableford competition was well supported and the Carnival theme made it all the more fun. With beautiful weather on our side, the golfers were all smiles as our wonderful sponsors made the day enjoyable. Thanks go to all our sponsors, supporters and staff for yet another successful event. We look forward to reporting back on the various contributions made to our selected charities.
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Peter Kok and Piret Vilborn Frans Venter and Theo Venter Leigh Reilly and Derick Williams
Closest to the pin • #2 Leigh Reilly • #7 Andre Barnard • #12 Evein Greeff • #16 Armand van Dyk Longest Drive • Men Craig Zietsman • Ladies Adrie Fourie
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Woodhill Annual Charity Golf Day 2016
NIGHT RUN
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FUNDRAISING BENEFICIARIES
Feedback from our Woodhill Charity
In our previous issue of Woodhill Magazine we gave you a little bit of information on each of the charities that were nominated for 2017. In the following editorial we have expanded on what some of the these charities have done with their donations in 2015 and what they plan to do with the donations received from this year’s Annual Woodhill Charity Golf Day…
place for the little ones to play. With the donation they will receive from this year’s Woodhill Charity Golf Day, they will be putting it towards a wooden jungle gym with the purpose of making it fun for the children to climb and clamber whilst developing and supporting their large motor skills.
receive well balanced meals. Should there be any additional funds left over, they hope to fix some of their broken chairs in their Activity Centre.
Tshwane Haven
Wespoort Uitreik Projek thanks Woodhill for their wonderful support.
Ons Huis
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Wespoort Uitreik Projek assists 66 needy families and 38 toddlers for whom they have a nursery school.
Ons Huis assists mentally handicapped children. They are extremely grateful to Woodhill for their 2015 donation for which they were able to replace their very old blinds in their Activity Centre with brand new curtains. In addition to this, they were also able to purchase new, beautiful duvet covers for all their residents which made them very proud of their rooms.
With the generous Woodhill donation they received in 2015, they purchased ‘’grass’’ for the children’s play area. This has made a huge difference to the area and it’s now a lovely
With the donation they will receive from this year’s Woodhill Charity Golf Day, they plan to use it to assist with the groceries needed to ensure that their resident’s
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Caring for children with medical problems, Tshwane Haven provides a support structure to Tshwane Place of Safety Association. The generosity of the Woodhill donation in 2015 assisted them in purchasing nappies, wet wipes, formula milk, purity and medicines to ensure these children have everything they need. The continuous day-to-day needs of these children is ongoing and so the donation they will receive from this year’s Woodhill Charity Golf Day will go towards similar items for next year. Tshwane Haven thanks Woodhill for their continued support.
Sunrise After-School Care Project
WH | CHARITY two new classrooms at their school. This construction is almost complete and they look forward to accommodating a new Grade 4 class in 2017. In 2015 a Woodhill resident, Mr Johan Nel, generously donated chairs to our school and these are used for our weekly school gatherings. With the donation they will receive from this year’s Woodhill Charity Golf Day, they plan to continue expanding their school building to further accommodate Grade 5’s in 2018. Kruis Kultuur thank Woodhill for their continuous support as this makes a large impact in the lives of many children.
Open to needy primary school children of all races, Sunrise After-School Care Project was able to provide 20 children with a place to do homework, receive extra remedial classes as well as occupational therapy, have a proper meal for the day and a place where they can feel safe with the donation received from Woodhill in 2015. In addition to this, each learner was able to celebrate their birthday with a cake and balloons making them feel all the more special. The donation they will receive from this year’s Woodhill Charity Golf Day will go towards further enhancing and enriching these children’s lives.
Kruis Kultuur
Little Masego pictured here wished for a Leappad and the Reach for a Dream team then learnt that she also would like to be a ballerina one day. They organised a day she will never forget when they arranged for her to watch a ballet at the Atterbury Theatre and then she got to meet one of the dancers.
Cresset House
Door of Hope
Caring for up to 66 babies at any given time, Door of Hope is grateful for the generous Woodhill donation in 2015 which went towards general care for these babies including medicines, equipment needed, etc. Utilising up to 120 big tins of baby formula and 15 000 nappies in a single month, running costs of this facility are huge. The donation they will receive from this year’s Woodhill Charity Golf Day will go towards the renovation of the toddler section of the Village House. Door of Hope would like to say a very big thank you to Woodhill for your kind support.
Reach for a Dream
Previous donations received from Woodhill have assisted Kruis Kultuur in the renovation of their Health Care Centre as well as the construction of
diagnosed as having a life threatening illness, Reach for a Dream will utilise the donation received from this year’s Woodhill Charity Golf Day to do just that.
With the aim to fulfil the dreams of children between the ages of 3 and 18 who have been
A residential and work facility for adults with intellectual disabilities, Cresset House will utilise the donation received from this year’s Woodhill Charity Golf Day for their most urgent needs such as single beds, bedding, soccer attire and bedroom curtains.
Oeboentoe Providing a safe, loving shelter for neglected and traumatised children between the ages of 0 and 18, Oeboentoe have hosted an annual golf day at Woodhill for the past 14 years in an effort to raise funds for expenses of caring for these children. The generous donation received from Woodhill in 2015 went towards paying part of the green fees for this golf day which in turn greatly assisted in them being able to host their golf day and raise a lot more funds. The donation received from this year’s Woodhill Charity Golf Day will go towards the same initiative. Oeboentoe thanks Woodhill for being a part of their charity drive.
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2017 STUDENT LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE LEFT TO RIGHT: Front row: Dino Kartoudes, Phoebe Dredge, Nicole Creighton, Lesedi Mphahlele, Christopher Storey, Devon Checkley Second row: Mrs Estelle Roodt, Mamizo Bozwana, Sarah Mpita, Emma van Zyl, Lara Guldenpfennig, Pawel Cichon, Mr Kenneth Checkley Third row: Musa Rakale, Sean Munday, Lachlan Boughton
MELISSA CROWNED MISS SA SCHOOLS JUNIOR Melissa van Rooyen (Grade 5 pupil at Woodhill College) was crowned on Saturday 8 October at the Carousel as Miss SA Schools in her age division and also won the public vote in that division. Melissa says it was an amazing 2 months of fundraising and charity, but she enjoyed every minute and has grown so much through this whole process. Melissa is looking forward to her year as Miss SA Schools to make a difference and create awareness for childhood cancer.
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AT THE SEA PUPPET SHOW During the show the Pre-primary school pupils went to the sea on an imaginary bus trip. They were excited and curious to know who or what they would see. On arrival, they “went” to the beach, tried out some “surfing” and saw beautiful shells. Next they had to pretend to put on their diving suits, because they were going on an underwater trip. The pupils learnt fascinating facts about the different animals under the sea. What an enjoyable and factual puppet show.
GRADE 12’S “WOW” AT THEIR MATRIC DANCE The Class of 2016 certainly did not disappoint at their matric dance on the 23 September 2016. School boys and girls were transformed into young ladies and gentlemen as they arrived, adorned in exquisite evening wear. In true Woodhillian style, various modes of transport saw them arriving to the fanfare of the welcoming committee, aka parents, family and friends, which added to the mood of the evening; an evening that had been waited upon with much anticipation.
NATIONAL SCIENCE EXPO The fields of Science, Engineering and Robotics are synonymous with exploration, innovation and fun, all of which were abundant at the annual national Eskom Expo for Young Scientists. Four of our own up-and-coming young scientists – Calvin Ross, Jordan Rosema, Andrea Blignaut and Charles Murray Hofmeyr represented Woodhill College at this event, after qualifying with gold medals at the regional Northern Gauteng Science Fair.
Yet again, Woodhill College, also, did not disappoint. With the dance theme being “Masquerade Ball”, the pupils and their partners were kept in suspense until they entered the Martin Van Breda Auditorium, which had been transformed into a beautiful ballroom typical of the era……dramatic and mysterious. Each with their own mask, the honoured guests were announced as they entered the ballroom, creating a wonderful tone that lended itself to the evening. Mr Checkley opened the evening, thereafter Jamie van Rooyen and Kabelo Lebethe welcomed the Class of 2016 whilst giving a short synopsis of the exciting times they had shared during their school years together.
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Calvin, Jordan, Andrea and Charles Murray attended the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists from the 4th to the 7th of October at the Birchwood Conference Centre. Calvin and Jordan designed and built a robot with which they explored the Sterkfontein Caves. Their robot can also drive upside down if it flips accidently. Andrea and Charles Murray also built and tested a robot, using a Raspberry Pi and motors to drive their robot over treacherous terrain. Calvin and Jordan were awarded a silver medal and a special judge’s award in the form of a cash prize. Andrea and Charles Murray were also awarded a silver medal and a special judge’s award of an all expenses paid trip to SciFest in Grahamstown next year.
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Woodhill Annual Residents
KIDDIES CHRISTMAS TREE On Friday, 25 November 2016 our Clubhouse was abuzz with excitement as our biggest event of the year took place. Young and old gathered for the Carnival fun and anxiously awaited the arrival of Father Christmas. With Carnival games such as pin the nose on the clown, ring toss, pop a balloon and spin to win, the children enjoyed the festivities and queued to keep playing. The stilt walker, clown and face painters added to the fun with balloon sculpturing and jokes. Although the weather wasn’t great, Father Christmas arrived to a loud cheer and after he and his elves handed out all the gifts, he posed for a few photos with some very excited children. A big thank you goes to Vanessa SoďŹ anos of Realnet Moreleta Properties who kindly sponsored the prizes, popcorn and balloons for our Carnival games. The evening ended off with the Monthly Lucky Draw which was well attended and where Grant Fraser was the lucky winner of the R10 000 prize.
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Monthly Lucky Draw Winners
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EMPLOYEES
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of the year
The Employee of the Year Award goes back to 2012 when Ray Wilkinson was the Chairman of the Woodhill HOA. The award itself acknowledges outstanding service of an employee who has consistently excelled at their work, devotion to duty and co-operation with the team. This year, Woodhill has chosen two of its staff members as recipients of the Employee of the Year Award. Tshepo and Godfey, being from the maintenance team and the fence teams respectively. Tshepo Kgodumo began his career at Woodhill in 2014 forming an integral part of the maintenance team. Tshepo probably knows the Estate better than anyone else and seems to know all the nooks and crannies in terms of all things that switch on and switch off.
Godfrey Manugu
Tshepo Kgodumo
During the restructure of the maintenance team, Tshepo got on with his work, despite his work load having materially increased, without complaint. Tshepo’s attitude has caught all of our attention and we believe that he is a great example that other Woodhill team members can aspire to. He is currently staying in Mamelodi and is the proud father of a 4 month old baby. Congratulations Tshepo on winning this award. Godfrey Manugu has been in our employ here at Woodhill for approximately one year. He was previously employed as one of the gardening contractors on-site where, again, his attitude towards work was quickly noticed. During the past year he has shown a great ability to learn and understand the perimeter fence and all aspects related to it. As part of the first line of defence within the Estate, his integrity has never been placed in doubt and he shows great leadership in securing the Estate by ensuring that the fence line around Woodhill is always in a good working condition. Godfrey is hard working and regardless of the weather, you will always find him busy on the fence line. We want to congratulate Godfrey on his award and thank him for his dedication and commitment towards Woodhill.
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Add festive
SPLASHES OF COLOUR to your garden!
It is that time of year to think creatively, colourfully and imaginatively! Think colours, think joy, think family, think fragrances and think festive!
Use flowers, leaves and plants for decorations
With the following tips your garden will be ready just in time for the holidays:
Fill your outdoor and indoor containers with colour by planting summer-flowering annuals such as Petunia, Dianthus, Marigold or Begonias.
Add a splash of colour For an instant burst of colour use annuals to edge paths, add colour to the front of borders, brighten pots, window boxes and hanging baskets. Grow annuals in groups of seven or more in borders. Introduce colour into the vegetable garden with Dwarf Nasturtiums and Marigolds. Nasturtiums need very little watering and flower best in poor soil. Use dwarf varieties of Marigolds in pots and for edgings, and taller kinds in borders. Instead of a single row, three rows of Dwarf Marigolds will make an eye-catching ribbon of colour alongside a path or as an edging to a border. You can also achieve a similar effect with Vinca, Dwarf Zinnia or Ageratum.
Create festive focus areas Use bold colours to attract attention to a particular area such as the front entrance, patio or entertainment area. Decorate your patio with pots of colour combinations including red Patio Roses, yellow Gerbera, white and red Anthuriums and Pelargoniums. Plant bushes of Marguerite daisies (argyranthemum) close together in groups of three or five to fill gaps. Pots of scented flowers on patios and paved areas add to the enjoyment of sitting outside and the aromatic foliage of sage, thyme and mint near braai areas will whet the appetite for festive cuisine. Add more aromas with scented Pelargoniums, with leaves that smell of rose, citrus, nutmeg or peppermint.
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For festive table decorations, tie red ribbon around the stems of tall, slim, drinking glasses or small colourful containers. Place them on the table and fill them with Echeveria rosettes cut with short stems from your own garden. Hang a few LED lights in strategic places in the garden to turn it into a fun and festive wonderland and hang decorations on the branches of trees. Make this year's Christmas tree a special one! Instead of choosing a conventional tree, why not opt for a live tree rather than an artificial one and, take it a step further this year, go for an indigenous tree. A yellowwood tree (Podocarpus henkelii) with glossy drooping foliage, a Gardenia thunbergia with rigid branches and glossy green leaves, or a wild olive (Olea europaea subsp. africana) with silver-grey foliage would all be suitable. They can be decorated with seedpods, small pinecones, posies of dried flowers and natural hand-made decorations. Enjoy your Festive Season - full of life!
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WH | BIRDING
A GARDEN ďŹ lled with birds
For many aspiring bird watchers, inviting birds into their garden is a wonderful opportunity to welcome new species and monitor regular visitors. Although many bird watchers already have gardens that are attractive to local birdlife, whether you are just a beginner or a well-seasoned bird watcher, we have a few tips as to what the key elements are to ensuring your garden is bird friendly.
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Bird-friendly plants
Mulch and compost
Feed the birds
Planting shrubs and trees which offer nectar and seeds is probably the simplest way to ensure birds come your way. Remember that some birds are also attracted to the heads of grasses and grains. Apart from beautiful flowers and fruit that your garden will produce, you will be amazed at the abundant birdlife it invites.
Leaving your fallen leaves and twigs in the garden will provide a micro habitat for various insects, grubs and worms – heaven for insect eating birds. They will love turning over leaves and debris in search of grubs.
Of course, birds will flock to your garden if you leave some temptation out. Seeds and bits of fruit will do. If you would like to see if you can invite a specific species into your garden then do some research on what they like to eat and try to cater for that specific bird in the hopes that they find it.
Roosting sites
With our current water crises, birds will love to visit a bird bath in your garden. Place it in a spot where there is thick foliage and established trees so that when the rain fills it, the water doesn’t evaporate too quickly in the scorching sun. The birds also don’t like to feel too exposed so a secluded, quiet spot in your garden will do.
If it’s nesting birds that you’d like to see then established trees will naturally provide a source of shelter and roosting. Indigenous trees will attract numerous birds throughout the year and if you plant grasses such as reeds and bulrushes then you will not only be providing a wonderful nesting site but the nesting materials needed too.
Water for birds
Nesting boxes With a variety of nesting boxes available at local garden and pet shops, you are bound to find one that will suite the species you would like to see breeding in your garden. These are just a few ways that you could ensure that birds become regular visitors to your home. Once established, you will enjoy endless hours identifying the different species who land on your doorstep. Information sourced from www.lifeisagarden.co.za.
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A SPOOKY
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lucky draw evening
As our October Monthly Luck Draw fell on Friday, 28 October 2016, very close to Halloween, we decided to make the evening more fun with a Halloween theme. The kids who joined us for the evening dressed up and even our podium was decorated! Thanks to Vanessa from Realnet Moreletta for sponsoring the evening.
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Enquiries membership@woodhill.co.za or brendon@woodhill.co.za.
Woodhill thanks Vanessa of Realnet for her sponsorship of balloons, popcorn and prizes at our Annual Residents Kiddies Christmas Tree.
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SQUASH ACADEMY Woodhill
The Drop by Ray Squash Academy provides squash services to schools and individuals of all ages around Pretoria. They have been actively involved with Woodhill College for the past nine years and have been offering private sessions at Virgin Active Groenkloof for the past six years. Having been in the squash arena for a lengthy period of time, coaching will provide ďŹ rst-hand knowledge of the game, ďŹ rst class equipment as well as educate players on looking after the courts. Woodhill are excited to invite residents to join the Drop by Ray Squash Academy which will allow them the opportunity to partake in organised sporting activities within the comfort of the Estate. The intention is to provide private and group squash coaching as well as host interestate competitions with other estates in the surrounding area such as The Wilds, Woodlands Lifestyle Estate, Boardwalk Meander, Boardwalk Manor and Mooikloof, to mention just a few. We hope that this initiative will assist to boost and attract a lot of interest in the game of squash from all ages. You can contact Drop by Ray Squash Academy on 082 953 1326 or email ray@dbrsquash.co.za for more information. You can also visit their website on www.dbrsquash.co.za.
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BIG FIVE Golf News @ Woodhill
Big Five Golf’s first tournament at Woodhill
Ladies clinics at Woodhill
Coach Eugene attended the HSBC ChampionshipChina with his player Jacques Blauuw
On his return, Coach Eugene gave us the following feedback: “It was a great experience to be at the HSBC where most of the world’s best golfers played.
Big Five Golf hosted its first tournament at Woodhill Country Club, on 13 November 2016, with 20 players (parents as well as juniors) partaking. It was a great success. With amazing shots, great putts, some upsetting shots and lots of laughs and giggles, all the players enjoyed being a part of this event - as well as just having a bit of fun in the sun as the weather was fantastic. 9 Holes were played and the format on the day was an American Scramble. • • •
First place: Hennie, Serelda, Willem Jnr and Willem Snr Second place: Coach Eugene, Hendrik, Nadine and Raphaela Third place: Jack, Molapo, Bohlale and Celiwe
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The ladies clinics have been a great success so far, with about 10 ladies attending each clinic event. With the focus being on teaching how to swing your driver and key points of your swing as well as putting and chipping tips, the ladies always walk away with a bit more confidence. • • •
Driver tip: Hit it high and let it fly. Putting tip: Never up, never in. Quote: The most important shot in golf is the next one - Ben Hogan
Upcoming events 2016/2017 - save the dates • • •
14 and 15 December 2016 Holiday Program. 16 and 18 January 2017 Parents information evening. 9 January 2017 - Holiday Program.
I saw why they are the best in the world. To be able to see the big pro’s like Mcilroy, Johnson, Scott, Stenson, etc. hitting the ball is amazing. To give you an indication, I saw Dustin’s trackman numbers. His clubhead speed with the driver is 121 m/ph, which carried the ball 335 yds, sending it flying over the range nets on to the 11th green.”
Big Five Golf prize giving at Woodhill Big Five Golf recently hosted its first prize giving week at Woodhill. All parents were invited and participated, trying out the hurricane and more fun and games with the students. Congratulations to all the junior golfers, it has been a great year. See prize giving pics to the right.
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WH | ADVERTORIAL
A PIECE OF THE CAPE right here in the Highveld!
Just a short drive out of Pretoria, you’ll find the most peaceful retreat with gorgeous green lawns, beautiful landscaped gardens and a glorious Cape Dutch-style Manor House. Dubbed ‘the Winelands in Gauteng’, Kievits Kroon is the closest thing you will find to the Cape in our area.
Rated as one of the top 100 romantic getaways in Gauteng with one of the leading wellness spas in the country, it’s not hard to see why Kievits Kroon is such a treat to visit. Your stylishly decorated room with all the modern facilities will leave you feeling like royalty. Completely private and adorned with
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all the luxuries you could ask for, a relaxed and peaceful night’s sleep is guaranteed. One cannot visit Kievits Kroon without booking into the luxurious Winelands Spa. Whilst in the capable hands of the well trained therapists you will completely de-stress ensuring that your energy and strength is restored. The thermae facilities are of the most advanced in Gauteng with tranquil steam rooms, saunas, jacuzzis, swiss showers and plunge pools. After your treatment and use of the facilities, a dip in the heated indoor swimming pool with its view over the estate will complete your experience. No luxurious experience is complete without a delicious meal! Kievits Kroon offers several dining options from the innovative, delicious, exquisite dining experience in the Granita
signature restaurant to the scrumptious buffet at Kingsley’s Carvery Restaurant - your taste buds will thank you. If it’s more romance that you’re after, a private picnic in the gardens is a must. Quiet, shady spots around the pool are the perfect place for you and your partner to enjoy each other’s company, lie on the grass and make pictures from the clouds above…
Kievits Kroon 0860 543 848 reservations@kievitskroon.co.za www.kievitskroon.co.za
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INCREASE IN THE MINIMUM WAGE of your Domestic Worker effective 1 December 2016
Before we look at the new minimum wage for Domestic Workers we would like to give some context to the interpretation of the minimum wage to ensure that employers know how to calculate and compare their current wages to the required minimum wage. The interpretation of wages must always be calculated by reference to the ordinary hours of work. Ordinary hours of work refers to stipulated hours as per Sectoral Determination 7 as follows namely: • 45 hours in any week (this excludes lunch time which exceeds 30 minutes or more); • 9 hours on any day if the domestic worker works for five days; and • 8 hours in any day if the domestic worker works on more than five days in any week. When the employer wants to compare the minimum wage to the current wage paid to the Domestic Worker the ordinary hours should be
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used and we will look at one example below to explain the concept. For the purposes of any calculation in terms of this determination to explain the concept we calculate the current hourly rate and compare it to the new hourly minimum wage.
Example A You live in Area A and your Domestic Worker earns R150 per day, works from 08h00 until 16h30 with a 15 minute tea break and 30 minutes lunch break. Total hours worked: 8 hours 30 minutes less 30 minutes lunch time = 8 ordinary hours per day R150 / 8 hours = R18.75. NOW - there are 3 situations that can apply to you, i.e. • She works 3 day per week for you, (less than 27 hours per week);
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She works 4 days per week for you, (more than 27 hours per week); or She works 5 days per week.
The new minimum wage per hour for Area A is: • R12.42 where she works more than 27 hours per week; and • R14.54 where she works less than 27 hours per week In any of the scenarios above you are within the parameters and you are complying with the new minimum wage. WARNING - Employers who require employees to work longer hours or where employees work on Saturdays and Sundays and have weekends off, must be very careful when calculating the current hourly rates since factors such as overtime and even work on Sundays come into play. Comparing what you are paying your domestic worker as a monthly wage to the new minimum wage can be troublesome.
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Example B You live in Area A and your Domestic Worker earns R3 200 per month: • She works Monday to Friday from 08h00 until 16h30 with a 15 minute tea break and 30 minutes lunch break. • Saturdays and Sundays from 08h00 to 13h00. • One weekend off per month. Calculation: • Hours per week - 8 hours Monday to Friday x 5 x 4.33 = 173.2 per month. • Saturday - 5 hours x 3 = 15 hours per month. • Total ordinary hours per month = 188.2 hours. • Sunday hours - 5 hours x 3 = 15 hours. Because hours worked on a Sunday is paid at double the ordinary hourly rate you multiply the Sunday hours by 2 and in this example it is 30 hours per month. Now add the normal Monday to Friday hours (188.2 + 30 Sunday hours) = 218.2 per month.
Now divide the monthly wage of R 3 200 / 218.2 = R 14.665 which is more than the minimum hourly wage of R 12.42. Our experience is that employers who employ a Domestic Worker for only one or two days per week are under the impression that the prescribed minimum wages do not apply to them. WRONG - there are two categories namely: • Employees who work 27 ordinary hours per week or less; and • Employees who work more than 27 hours per week. The new sectoral determination of Domestic Workers prescribes that the minimum wages for Domestic Workers who work more than 27 ordinary hours per week will earn as follows: Area A (those in major metropolitan areas) will earn; • Hourly - R12.42. • Weekly - R559.09 .
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Monthly - R2422.54.
Area B (those not mentioned in Area A) • Hourly - R11.31. • Weekly - R508.93. • Monthly - R2205.17. The minimum wages for Domestic Workers who work 27 ordinary hours per week or less is as follows: Area A (those in major metropolitan areas) will earn; • Hourly - R14.54. • Weekly - R392.58. • Monthly - R1701.06. Area B (those not mentioned in Area A) • Hourly - R13.53. • Weekly - R360.54. • Monthly - R1562.21. Information supplied by Edomestix – Secure domestic solutions. SMS ‘’WOODHILL’’ to 45604 for more information.
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We’re all going on a…
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It’s the buzzword within our circle of friends and a gentle reminder of the current economic times – most of us will be having a ‘staycation’ these coming holidays, and who says there’s anything wrong with that? According to urbandictionary.com, a ‘staycation’ is defined as, ‘’A vacation that is spent at one’s home, enjoying all that home and one’s home environs have to offer’’. Living in South Africa where we have wonderful weather and plenty of opportunities, means that anyone can enjoy a great staycation…
It’s all about bringing the fun and adventure to your doorstep as well as exploring, not only what your family and home have to offer in terms of summer entertainment, but also getting out there and exploring your surroundings. We are always so eager to ‘get away from it all’ that we sometimes don’t realise that there’s more to offer in our own ‘backyard’ than just work, school and our daily routine. Plan your staycation as you would a normal holiday, and ensure that all the household bits and pieces are complete before your official staycation begins. That way, you can pretend that you aren’t ‘at home’ and spend time relaxing without worrying about household chores. So, what’s the secret to a great staycation? Let’s face it, not many people are going to be thrilled about being home for the holidays! A good start is to bring the adventure to you! Be a tourist in your own suburb, town or city for the day – visit the local museum, take photos of your neighbourhood as you think a tourist would view it through the lens of a camera, and search out the highest mountain top (or building), to get a good view of where you live. Visit the library (your kids will love this one) and ask the librarian to teach you and your kids about how a library functions. Whilst you’re there, borrow some books on South African fauna and flora and explore the plants and trees within the Estate. Remember that kids love to learn new things and what better way than to have mom or dad as their personal teacher these holidays. Then venture out to places that you may or may not have visited before. Most places of interest will be worth the second visit.
The planetarium A visit to the planetarium is fascinating and appeals to all ages. It’s a wonderful experience to be transported through the night skies.
The zoo Many of us don’t really appreciate the access we have to wildlife, here in South Africa. A trip to any of our local zoos is testimony to this, and what a fun day this outing can be for all members of the family. Your kids will be engrossed by the chimps, fascinated by the snakes and terrified by the lions. You will enjoy the quality time, the day out in the sun and the peaceful evening that lays in wait for you when your own exhausted ‘monkeys’ hit the pillow at bed time!
We are spoilt for choice when it comes to our zoos - National Zoological Gardens of South Africa, Johannesburg Zoological Gardens and Hartbeespoort Dam Snake and Animal Park are all on our doorstep.
The aquarium Observing fish is known to help one relax, so this would probably be a good outing to do at the start of your staycation. Colourful creatures of the sea are fascinating, especially since the majority of us will never see them in their natural habitat (unless you would like to dive to ridiculous depths of the ocean!).
Botanical Gardens What a wonderful way to literally stop and smell the roses! Our country boasts eight national botanical gardens and we are sure that a visit to any one of them would be worthwhile. The outdoors, fresh air and picturesque scenery would be beneficial to anyone. Pack a picnic, take along a blanket and just enjoy the quality time.
National museums Museums are a place of discovery, wonder and beauty, yet they are often overlooked when we are wondering what to do. Why is that, when travelling to other countries, we are always so eager to visit museums to learn more about that country, yet we never really take the time out to visit our own. The number one golden rule to having a staycation is that you should create the environment of a traditional holiday enabling you to get out of the rut of your daily life. So, no plans to clean out the garage, fix the broken door handle or shampoo the carpets are allowed. You want to have a staycation that you’ll never forget! The list of places to visit and things to do on a staycation are endless. We have highlighted some activities, which you may not have thought of, and we could probably fill the magazine with more. Ice-skating, mini-golf, day trips to a game reserve, theme parks… our cities and towns have so much to offer us, and it’s all on our doorstep. So, take time out these coming holidays to explore your neighbourhood – you’ll have a great time.
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WH | RECIPIES
Christmas in the
KITCHEN This recipe makes great crunchy gingerbread men. Make a small hole at the top of the gingerbread man using a skewer before baking and you’ll be able to thread ribbon and hang him from your Christmas tree. Decorating the gingerbread at the end is super fun for kids and will keep them amused for a good hour or two.
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 8 minutes Ingredients: • 125g butter • 2 ½ tablespoons golden syrup • 2 teaspoons ground ginger • ½ cup sugar • 2 cups flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 egg yolk Directions: 1. Melt butter, sugar and golden syrup in a pot over low to medium heat. Preheat oven to 180˚C. 2. Beat in egg yolk and sift in dry ingredients. 3. Knead and roll out to ½ cm thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes. 4. Place shapes on a baking tray on top of baking paper. 5. Bake at 180˚C for about 8 minutes. They are done when the edges are golden brown. 6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on rack before decorating. To make it really fun for kids, create several different coloured icings and have a variety of sprinkles, sugar balls and mini M&M’s on hand. Use icing to stick the decorations to the gingerbread. Icing recipe: • 175g icing sugar • 1 tablespoon boiling water • 1 tablespoon butter Combine the water and butter and stir in the icing sugar. Divide the mixture and add a drop or two of food colouring. You can make an icing bag by placing some of the icing in a small plastic bag (such as a plastic sandwich bag) and cutting a very small hole in one of the bottom corners.
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Colouring in
CHAMPS
Congratulations to our colouring in competition winners for Issue 3, 2016. We thought both these entries were excellent, so decided to give them each a prize. Well done Jayden Kendall (5 years old) and Adriaan van Jaarsveldt (10 years old).
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WH | TENNIS
Woodhill
TENNIS IS BOOMING! The additional set of lights on court 2 has made playing even more fun! And with cardio tennis growing tremendously, a tennis session is not to be missed. Coaching for all levels takes place Mondays to Saturdays. We are also excited to announce that we will be starting with Tennis x-press in the new year. This is for all beginner adults! Learn to play in a fun manner, with our 9 week courses. Regards
Celeste Riddick Claassen Professional Coach
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CORRICRAFT
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@ Woodhill
Our clubhouse reception, lounge area as well as our locker rooms are looking beautiful with the latest, tasteful Corricraft furniture range.
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WH | KIDS
TOYS
that have stood the test of time
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Have you ever wondered why some toys have been around for years? What is it about them that keeps them going from generation to generation – is it us parents that like to keep the trends going because we enjoyed playing with them so much? (I still have a few of my toys hidden away in the cupboard just waiting for our kids to enjoy!) As you head out to do your Christmas shopping for the kids this Festive Season, why not include a few old favourites – you might just enjoy playing with them more than your kids do! Toys that offer the chance to explore, experiment, learn and have fun at the same time are generally the toys that outlive the ‘fads’. We picked out a couple…
Building blocks We all know that building blocks come in all sorts of colours, shapes and sizes. Building blocks are so popular amongst boys and girls that no-one’s childhood is complete without them. There is no right or wrong way of playing with building blocks. Your kids can use their imagination and creativity. Other advantages include increased hand-eye co-ordination, enhanced logic thinking capability, enhanced capability in spatial awareness, etc. There is no hard evidence to indicate exactly when building blocks originated but it is thought that they were around as far back as the fourth century BC.
Teddies and soft toys Soft toys are universally loved. Most of us still have at least one soft toy hidden under our beds from our childhood – that one ‘special friend’ that saw us through thick and thin. There are various versions of the origin of
teddy bears but the general consensus is that they originated in the early 1900’s.
Hula hoop The hula hoop originated in the 50’s and it was so successful that 20 million were sold in the first six months. Other and the fact that the hula hoop is great for your child’s coordination and concentration, it’s also great for us to use them as an exercise tool.
Balls Originating in the 1800’s, balls have provided endless hours of fun for generation after generation. Kicking, catching, throwing – there are many different skills and development milestones your kids can achieve by playing ball.
Pick up sticks Stick games are ancient and prevalent in all cultures. Pick up sticks are believed to have originated in ancient China in the form of finely carved ivory. This game is really great for fine motor skills and learning colours.
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The slinky – a coil shaped toy that ‘walks’ down steps with the aid of its clever design and gravity. The Rubik’s Cube – this toy caught the imagination of both kids and adults in the early 1980’s and we’ve all been trying to solve it ever since… Frisbees – although Frisbees were only really branded in the late 50’s, college students had been throwing the leftover pie tins from the Frisbie pie company in New England for decades before that.
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COLOUR ME BEAUTIFUL If you are one of the lucky ones that will get to enjoy some much needed rest and relaxation these coming holidays then why not try out the latest adult colouring in trend.
We say it’s a new trend when in actual fact, colouring books have been suggested to adults in therapy for years. Apart from the fact that it’s just fun to colour in again, colouring in as an adult can help you in more ways that you may know! It can be done as an alternative to meditation, as a means of relaxation and a calming tool. The act of colouring in intricate pictures for hours on end versus focusing on intrusive and troubling thoughts is highly effective. It can help with a number of emotional and mental health issues too. Boredom, lack of
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structure and stress are common triggers for emotional and health issues so the time and focus needed to complete adult colouring in pictures helps remove the focus from the negative issues, creating a safe and productive way to work through them. PTSD, anxiety, the list is endless. Colouring in is the answer. But it also takes you back to your childhood – memories of easier, happier, simpler times when you didn’t have so many responsibilities and could just colour in because you wanted to. Apparently it has intellectual benefits too as it utilises areas of the brain that enhance focus and concentration. It also helps with problem solving and organisational skills. Just thinking about balance, colour choices, and the act of colouring utilises both hemispheres of the brain so not only are you relaxing and enjoying yourself, but you are actively using your brain too! We’ve included a colouring page into this issue – try it out, you might just be stocking up on some colouring in books for the holidays…
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KIDS SuDoKu
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Colouring in & WIN!
Drop your coloured in page in the box at the WCC Clubhouse Reception and stand a chance to win 2 movie tickets including 2 Junior Combos (drink, popcorn and sweet). Name: .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Address: .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Contact number: .........................................................................................................................................................
Age: ............................
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WH | EVENTS
CELEBRATION Woodhill
Our ďŹ rst edition of Woodhill Magazine next year will be dedicated to an 18 year overview of Woodhill as we celebrate our 18th Birthday. As such, we invite all residents and
homeowners (past and present) to send us any information and/or photos of Woodhill that you think would be great to share in our special feature.
Any information can be sent to:
Sarita: 071 607 6264,
marketing@woodhill.co.za or
Tracey: 082 460 6007,
editor@woodhillmag.co.za
WOODHILL TURNS 18 01/03/1999 - 01/03/2017
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WH | APPROVED ESTATE AGENTS
r e h c s i F Narina 082 456 6051
narina@allestates.co.za Specialising in Woodhill and Surrounding Estates
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of Realtor Experience
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