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CALITZDORP TOURISM News Letter Nr. 6 - 2013 Date : Thursday 30 May 2013 P O Box 190 CALITZDORP 6660 Phone: (044) 213-3775 Fax: 086 569 1447 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.calitzdorp.org.za I N D E X Includes: Weather for the week Brain Teaser of the week Recipe for the week Joke of the week Photo of the week Famous quotes Birthday Wishes From the Calitzdorp Art Meander Calitzdorp Wine Calitzdorp Culture Birds of the Klein Karoo Saterdagoggendmark Dream Project News o KBU: Kennisgewing van Vergadering / KRU: Notice Meeting o Calitzdorp Focus o The Rooiberger MTB weekend o Kraaldoring Gallery exhibition during Port Festival o Opening of new gallery o Groenfontein Nature Walk o Hope Options Events Calendar Advertisements Message from the chair: Mrs Moira Strauss Dear Readers, Whether or not you've just enjoyed a holiday weekend, welcome back. As we head into June, we've got lots to share. To begin, there is the Calitzdorp Shoebox Project, an inspiring community initiative that co-ordinates the donation of personalized gifts at Christmas time to underprivileged children in Calitzdorp. Please participate in this profoundly valuable and personal experience. We would love to receive as many possible filled shoe boxes this year. Contact Erina or Jadé for more information at the Tourism Office. Over the last couple of years, MTB stage racing has reached a new high with 2 or 3 day events becoming increasingly popular. With this in mind, Ecobound has developed the Rooiberger as a classic enduro MTB event during the long weekend in June. With various distances is there something for everyone and most routes are not too technically demanding. The aim is to involve all members of the family. The event will kick off with a 93km enduro at Calitzdorp Spa which will take riders over the winding Rooiberg Pass and through the Assegaaybosch Nature Reserve. Enter now for a wonderful experience. Dan op die 8ste Junie om 15:00, word 'n baie opwindende aankondiging gemaak by Calitzdorp Hoërskool rugbyveld. Die wenners van die Droom Projek talent kompetisie "Calitzdorp het talent", word bekend gemaak. Die wenners sal optree in 'n vooraf vertoning vir Valiant Swart se konsert asook op Saterdagoggend 15 June by die hoof arena. Nooi u vriende en familie om hulle te kom ondersteun in die laaste rondte. Enjoy this week's edition. Moira Strauss Calitzdorp Tourism Chair Tel: 044 2133 402
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CALITZDORP TOURISM
News Letter Nr. 6 - 2013
Date: Thursday 30 May 2013
P O Box 190
CALITZDORP
6660
Phone: (044) 213-3775
Fax: 086 569 1447
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.calitzdorp.org.za
I N D E X Includes:
Weather for the week
Brain Teaser of the week
Recipe for the week
Joke of the week
Photo of the week
Famous quotes
Birthday Wishes
From the Calitzdorp Art Meander
Calitzdorp Wine
Calitzdorp Culture
Birds of the Klein Karoo
Saterdagoggendmark
Dream Project
News o KBU: Kennisgewing van
Vergadering / KRU: Notice Meeting
o Calitzdorp Focus
o The Rooiberger MTB weekend o Kraaldoring Gallery exhibition during
Port Festival
o Opening of new gallery o Groenfontein Nature Walk
o Hope Options
Events Calendar
Advertisements
Message from the chair:
Mrs Moira Strauss
Dear Readers, Whether or not you've just enjoyed a holiday weekend, welcome back. As we head into June, we've got lots to share. To begin, there is the Calitzdorp Shoebox Project, an inspiring community initiative that co-ordinates the donation of personalized gifts at Christmas time to underprivileged children in Calitzdorp. Please participate in this profoundly valuable and personal experience. We would love to receive as many possible filled shoe boxes this year. Contact Erina or Jadé for more information at the Tourism Office.
Over the last couple of years, MTB stage racing has reached a new high with 2 or 3 day events becoming increasingly popular. With this in mind, Ecobound has developed the Rooiberger as a classic enduro MTB event during the long weekend in June. With various distances is there something for everyone and most routes are not too technically demanding. The aim is to involve all members of the family. The event will kick off with a 93km enduro at Calitzdorp Spa which will take riders over the winding Rooiberg Pass and through the Assegaaybosch Nature Reserve. Enter now for a wonderful experience. Dan op die 8ste Junie om 15:00, word 'n baie opwindende aankondiging gemaak by Calitzdorp Hoërskool rugbyveld. Die wenners van die Droom Projek talent kompetisie "Calitzdorp het talent", word bekend gemaak. Die wenners sal optree in 'n vooraf vertoning vir Valiant Swart se konsert asook op Saterdagoggend 15 June by die hoof arena. Nooi u vriende en familie om hulle te kom ondersteun in die laaste rondte. Enjoy this week's edition. Moira Strauss Calitzdorp Tourism Chair
Tel: 044 2133 402
Weather for the week 700 x 270
Birthday
Wishes
Want to wish someone a
happy birthday? We are offering Calitzdorp Tourism
members the chance to use this space
to wish someone a happy birthday.
Phone Erina or Jadé with names,
dates and a special message (044)
2133 775.
Calitzdorp Culture Calitzdorp Museum
Calitzdorp Museum
Die museum is voortaan Maandae tot Saterdae
09h30 - 12:30 en Maandag tot Donderdag
vanaf 14:00 oop. Daar kom 'n plakkaat op die
deur met die tye en telefoonnomers vir navrae.
Enigeen van ons sal tussenin vir besoekers
oopsluit.
Ons is ook in 'n proses om 'n leesarea
in te rig, met al ons tweededehandse
boeke wat te koop is.
Ekself of Noel-Jean is soggens hier.
Ons het Maandae tot Donderdae
vrywilligers wat namiddae diens doen.
Groete Marlene
Sel: 072 148 7206
Photo of the week
D E P O T P O U R R I
Februarie, 'n jaar gelede vra my vrou my om 'n groot
draad hart vir Valentynsdag te maak. Eers was ek nie
lus vir dit nie. Toe byt die gogga my en ek maak
allerhande items uit draad.
Later besluit ek dat die items nogal mooi uit metaal
kan lyk. Die idees is so baie en die tyd so min. Elke
item is uniek en word netjies afgewerk. Die ideale
geskenk vir binne of buite. Ons kan ook iets na jou
smaak ontwerp. Meubels, diefwering en unieke
metaalkuns is maar 'n paar om te noem.
Volg ons op facebook.
Groete
Tony Upman
Recipe for the week
Resep vir die week
Share your
favourite recipes
with us
Deel jou
gunsteling
resepte met ons
Aartappel –en- Peersop
Dit was vir ons 'n ongewone resep, maar dit proe vir
ons baie lekker.
Bestanddele:
1 kg aartappels, geskil
en in blokkies gesny
750 ml water
Sout
750 g pere, geskil en in
blokkies gesny
125 ml suiker
125 ml asyn
100 g spekvleis (die
blokkies)
2 uie, in repies gesny
Metode:
Plaas die aartappelblokkies saam met die water
in 'n groot kastrol en voeg sout na smaak by.
Laat kook tot feitlik sag en voeg dan die pere
by.
Meng die suiker en die asyn en voeg dit by die
aartappels en pere.
Kook totdat die aartappels en die pere sag is,
maar nie stukkend nie. (Die sop moet taamlik
dik wees.)
Braai intussen die spekvleis in 'n pan tot net
bros.
Soteer die uie in dieselfde pan tot net sag.
Voeg by die sop, maar hou 'n bietjie spekvleis
eenkant om bo-oor te strooi.
Lewer 2 liter sop.
Recipe provided by Marietjie Scannell (Matjiesvlei Cottages, Tel: 082 733 4556, Calitzdorp)
Brain Teaser of the
week
Three travelers register at a hotel and are told that their rooms will cost $10 each so they pay $30. Later the clerk realizes that he made a mistake and should have only charged them $25. He gives a bellboy $5 to return to them but the bellboy is dishonest and gives them each only $1, keeping $2 for himself. So the men actually spent $27 and the bellboy kept $2. What happened to the other dollar of the original $30?
The solution to this teaser will be in next
weeks news letter.
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The solution to last weeks teaser: Answer:
The numbers are in alphabetical order. (eight, five, four, nine, one, seven, six, ten, three, two, zero)
Joke of the week
What do you call a Frenchman wearing sandals?
Philippe Philoppe.
Famous quotes
Quote: You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
Mahatma Gandhi 150 x 150
www.brainyquote.com
Mahatma Gandhi (born name Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi) (October 2, 1869 - January 30, 1948) was the most prominent political and spiritual leader during the movement for India's independence in the 20th century. Although President of the Indian National Congress (1925-34), he never held government office. After early civil-rights activities as a lawyer in South Africa, Gandhi returned to India in 1914, where he became prominent in the opposition to British rule and was frequently imprisoned. By 1942, as independence for India drew near, he cooperated with the British despite his opposition to the partition of the sub-continent. In political terms Gandhi's main achievement was to turn the small, upper-middle-class Indian National Congress movement into a mass movement. In intellectual terms his emphasis was upon the force of truth and non-violence (ahimsa) in the struggle against evil. His acceptance of partition and his concern over the treatment of Muslims in India created enemies among extremist Hindus. One such, Nathuram Godse, assassinated him in Delhi in 1948. Widely revered before and after his death, he was known as the Mahatma (Sanskrit, 'Great Soul') . He was also known as "The Father of the Nation" and "Bapu"(father). "Gandhi Jayanti" is a national holiday celebrated each year in India on his birthday, October 2. In 2007, The United Nations General Assembly declared October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence
Droom projek
o Saterdagoggendmark Die Toerisme kantoor en Droom Projek woon Saterdagoggende die mark by langs die NG kerk. Dit is baie suksesvol en ons wil graag almal
aanmoedig om dit te besoek. U sal aangenaam verras wees.
o Droom Opskop – 3 Augustus 2013 – Ou Stasie Die Droom Projek het besluit om weer 'n lekker Droom Opskop te hou by die Ou Stasie op 3 Augustus 2013. 'n Heerlike gebeurtenis vir die hele
familie. Meer besonderhede sal in die volgende nuusbrief beskikbaar wees.
o Instandhouding van Voortrekkerstraat Calitzdorp Droom Projek is onlangs genader deur een van die inwoners wat goedhartig aangebied het om Voortrekkerstraat in stand te hou en mooi
te maak. Mnr Hans Buys het ons egter gevra of ons hom dalk kan help hiermee deur enige van die volgende vir hom te voorsien:
4 harde hoedens
4 pare dik handskoene
6 oranje cones
1 waarsku bord (gevaarteken)
4 overall baadjies
salarisse vir 4 persone vir 4 dae per week – R90 per persoon (totaal per week = R1 440)
teer om sypaadjies mee op te knap
kompos of mis
Round Up of gif vir die bosse
Ons hoor graag van u. Skakel Erina of Jadé by 044 2133 775.
Byvoorbaat dankie.
o Talent kompetisie: "Calitzdorp het talent"
Hierdie uiters besondere talent wat ons dorp het, sal tydens die Portfees 14 – 17 Junie 2013 blootgestel word by die Portfees arena en die
Saterdag aand as voorskou vir Valiant Swart; wanneer die drie finaliste gaan optree.
Hiermee wil ons baie dankie sê aan almal wat ingeskryf het vir die talent kompetisie, Calitzdorp het waarlik TALENT! Dankie aan Hoërskool
Calitzdorp en Excelsior Primêr se hoofde vir die ondersteuning en die gebruik van die sale.
Ons is dan nou by die finale rondte van die kompetisie, voor die wenners by die Portfees gaan optree.
Geluk aan die volgende groepe:
Young Souls
Calitzdorp UCC Praise and Worship Team
Radio Next Generation Crew
Showstopperz
DC De Contenders
Fantastic 2
Marlon Pokpas
Julle sal dan op 8 Junie 2013 by ons Talent vertoning optree op die Rugby veld by Hoërskool Calitzdorp om 15h00. Ons versoek net al die
deelnemers om teen 14h00 daar te wees. Elke deelnemer / groep word gevra om 2 items te lewer. Die oorspronklike een waarmee jy ingeskryf het en
'n ander een wat jy verkies. Ons vra ook dat almal voorbereid kom sodat alles vlot kan verloop.
Nooi gerus vriende en familie, ag, sommer almal om julle te kom ondersteun. Dit is net R5 vir volwassenes en R2 vir kinders toegang by die hek.
Goeie Nuus!! o Die 3 wenners van die CALITZDORP HET TALENT kompetisie sal op 15 Junie 2013 (die aand) by die Portfees as voorskou vir
VALIANT SWART! optree. Hoe opwindend is dit? Ook die Saterdag oggend (15 Junie) by die Portfees arena.
Die foto sessie op 22 Mei het baie goed verloop. Wees op die uitkyk vir die groepe in die koerante!
Events Calendar 2013
Calitzdorp and surroundings
ITEM
DATE
CONTACT
Classical Organ Recitals
Where: Dutch Reformed Church
Calitzdorp
Everyday at 18:00
Contact Dr Creil for special bookings at: 076
212 8631
Dream Project
Calendar for 2013
Calitzdorp
Contact Erina / Jadé
Tel: 044 2133 775
Ladismith Lekka naweek / weekend
Ladismith
31 Mei – 2 Junie 2013 www.ladismithlekka.co.za
Port Festival 2013
Accommodation needed
Calitzdorp
14 – 17 June 2013
Judy Ritchie
Tel: 044 2133 725 / 073 388 8612
Oudtshoorn Sport Festival
Oudtshoorn
21 June 2013
Klein Karoo Klassique 2013
Oudtshoorn
9 August - Monday 12 August Contact: +27 (0)44 203-8600 for more
information
The Rooiberger MTB weekend of racing
Calitzdorp Spa (044) 213 3371
Event Date: 15-17 June 2013 www.rooiberger.co.za/
www.transbaviaans.co.za
www.tohellandback.co.za Tel: 044 871 4455
De Rust Flower Festival
De Rust
13 sep 2013
2013 Knysna Woodworkers Festival
Welbedacht Valley Knysna
24 – 29 September Johan Nel
Cell: 073 394 0057 Email: [email protected] http://knysnawoodworkers.co.za/2013-festival
Ladismith Cheese 7 Weekspoort MTB
Challenge
Ladismith
12 October 2013 Carel Herholdt
082 379 1177
Meiringspoort 21.1km
De Rust
12 October 2013
082 379 1177 or
076 130 7920
Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek 2013
Oudtshoorn
20 October – 26 October
Carel Herholdt, Dryland Event Management
Cell: 082 379 1177
Email: [email protected]
MTB To Hell and back 2013
Oudtshoorn
16 November – 17 November
Tel: 044 871 4455
Email: [email protected]
Birds of the Klein Karoo
THE BIRDS OF RED STONE HILLS & ENVIRONS
Rob Martin, Dawn Tyler, Elsie Martin and Dave Pepler
Please report additions to:
Rob Martin
201 Prestige Mansions
Myburgh Street
7130 Somerset West
Tel: (021) 8521711
Email: [email protected]
Red Stone Hills and adjacent properties are situated on the fringe of the semi-arid plains of the Little Karoo. The most important
habitats for birds include (a) the open karroid veld dominated by s tunted trees, mainly Gwarrie Euclea undulata, and low succulent
shrubs; (b) the dense thickets on the hillsides, where the rainfall is higher; (c) the fynbos which occurs on the summits of the hills
and where the Waboom Protea nitida dominates; (d) several permanent streams, lined by both indigenous and alien vegetation,
which transverse the area providing a habitat for birds that do not normally occur in this dry environment; (e) man-made habitats
such as the lucerne fields and poplar woods which support birds that would not otherwise enter the Little Karoo.
The best time for birders to visit the area is after substantial rains in spring and early summer. No bird check-list is ever complete
and the compilers would appreciate receiving information on additional species that have been positively identified.
BIRD OF THE WEEK Birds spotted at Redstone Hills and environs.
Names as used in Sasol – The Larger Illustrated Guide to Birds
of Southern Africa: 2nd
edition 2005.
ID: 62
Species: Grey Heron
Spotted: recorded January to December; breeds, resident.
The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), is a wading bird of
the heron family Ardeidae, native throughout
temperate Europe and Asia and also parts of Africa. It is
resident in the milder south and west, but many birds retreat in
winter from the ice in colder regions. It has become common
in summer even inside the Arctic circle along
the Norwegian coast.
.
Grey Heron
Description: It is a large bird, standing up to 100 cm (39 in) tall and measuring 84–102 cm (33–40 in) long with a 155–195 cm
(61–77 in) wingspan.[2]
The body weight can range from 1.02–2.08 kg (2.2–4.6 lb).[3]
Its plumage is largely grey above, and off-
white below. Adults have a white head with a broad black supercilium and slender crest, while immatures have a dull grey head. It
has a powerful, pinkish-yellow bill, which is brighter in breeding adults. It has a slow flight, with its long neck retracted (S-shaped).
This is characteristic of herons and bitterns, and distinguishes them from storks, cranes and spoonbills, which extend their necks.
The call is a loud croaking "fraaank". The Australian White-faced Heron is often incorrectly called a Grey Heron. In Ireland the
Grey Heron is often colloquially called a "crane".
Food and feeding: It feeds in shallow water, catching fish, frogs, and insects with its long bill. Herons will also take
small mammals and reptiles. They occasionally take birds up to the size of a Water Rail.[4]
It will often wait motionless for prey, or
slowly stalk its victim.
City life: In the Netherlands, the Grey Heron has established itself over the past decades in great numbers in urban environments.
In cities likeAmsterdam, they are ever present and well adapted to modern city life. They hunt as usual but also visit street markets
and snackbars. They are also present at the zoo during feeding times for penguins, pelicans and seals. Some individuals make use of
people feeding them at their homes or recreational fishermen to share their catch. Similar behaviour on a smaller scale has been
reported in Ireland.[5]
Breeding: This species breeds in colonies in trees close to lakes, the seashore or other wetlands, although it will also nest
in reedbeds. It builds a bulky stick nest.
News Reports of recent events, previously unknown information and things having a specified influence or effect
List news items below
o Kannaland Belastingbetalers Unie: Kennisgewing van Spesiale Algemene
Vergadering / KRU: Notice of Special General Meeting
o Calitzdorp Focus
o The Rooiberger MTB weekend of racing
o Kraaldoring Gallery exhibition during Port Festival
o Opening of a contemporary gallery: The Handelshuis Art Gallery
o Groenfontein Nature Walk: 21 – 23 June 2013
o Hope Options
o Kannaland Belastingbetalers Unie: Kennisgewing van Spesiale Algemene Vergadering /
KRU: Notice of Special General Meeting
KANNALAND
HOLISTICALLY BELASTINGBETALERS UNIE WORKING TOWARDS
GOALS
KONSULTASIE,KOMMUNIKASIE,DEURSIGTIGHEID,VOLHOUBAARHEID = WAARDE.
CONSULTATION,COMMUNICATION,TRANSPARENCY,SUSTAINABILITY = VALUE
Mobile: 083 236 8070 298
T/F : 044 213 3619 CALITZDORP – 6660
Kennis word hiermee gegee van ‘n Spesiale Algemene Vergadering van die KBU soos hieronder:
Notice is hereby given of a Special General Meeting of the KRU as below:
Datum/ Date : Woensdag/Wednesday 19 Junie 2013 @ 19:00
Waar / Venue: Calitzdorp Stasie Pub
AGENDA
1. Verwelkoming & Opening / Welcome & Opening Voorsitter
2. Konstituering / Constituting Voorsitter
3. Doel van die vergadering / Purpose of meeting Sekretaris
Die pad vorentoe vir die KBU // The way forward for the KRU
Doelwitte van die KBU / Objectives of the KRU
Lidmaatskap / Membership
Prestasies van verlede / Track record
‘n Gemeenskap sonder ‘n KBU / A community without a KRU
Ontbinding? / Dissolution?
4. Algemene bespreking / General discussion Voorsitter
5. Voorstel / Proposal Voorsitter
6. Afsluiting / Conclusion Voorsitter
Hennie Smit
Sekretaris
29 Mei 2013
o Calitzdorp Focus Ek sal tot na die Portfees nie ‘n koerantjie publiseer nie. Dankie & groete Judy Ritchie 044 213 3725 / 073 388 8612
o The Rooiberger MTB weekend of racing
Welcome to the Rooiberger MTB weekend of racing!
Mountainbiking without limits...!!
ONLINE ENTRIES FOR 2013 are now OPEN!!
Event Date: 15-17 June 2013
Venue: Caltizdorp Spa
Over the last couple of years, MTB stage racing has reached a new
high with 2 or 3 day events becoming increasingly popular. With
this in mind, Ecobound has developed the Rooiberger, as a classic
enduro MTB event during the long weekend in June. With various
distances (93km, 45km, and 15km) is there something for everyone
and most routes are not too technically demanding. The second day of
the weekend will see an exciting time trial challenge over a distance of
32km. Other activities for the smaller members of the family will also
be available. The aim is to involve all members of the family to take
part in this event, as cycling has clearly become a family activity with
the introduction of 2 Trail Running distances as part of the weekend.
The event takes place at Calitzdorp Spa, in the Klein Karoo. The Spa
see most riders staying over for the weekend, as this is a
convenient start and finish for all the distances during the event and a
excellent venue and family resort
Saturday 1 will kick off with a 93km Enduro which will take riders over the winding Rooiberg Pass and through the Assegaaybosch Nature
reserve. Rooiberg Lodge offers an exciting spectator point on this route with various amenities available and a floating bridge. Other fun events are
available with distances of 45km and a fun ride of 15km. The 45km is an enjoyable and challenging route. The 15 km is for the youngsters of the
family, with the route staying in close proximity of the Spa.
Sunday 2 is the eventful and exciting time trial over 32km. In the afternoon there will be a X-Country race on a challenging track trough the resort.
This forms part of the Provincial X-Country series.
Monday 3 see the introduction of a Trail Run over two distances 17km and 7km.
With the Fuel Zone as entertainment area, suitably situated next to both hot and cold swimming pools, post race relaxing time is in abundance. Grab
a beer, beanbag and hotdog and relax to some live music! This promise to be an exciting and enjoyable weekend for all!
ENTER THE OTHER EVENTS IN OUR PORTFOLIO!!
www.transbaviaans.co.za
www.tohellandback.co.za
o Kraaldoring Gallery exhibition during Port Festival
Kraaldoring Gallery will be hosting an exhibition during the Port Festival period from Thursday 13th June 10:00am until Sunday noon 16th
June.
Hours 10:00 - 17:00. We will be serving a complimentary glass of port to visitors.
The theme of the exhibition is ' STILL LIFE IN THE KAROO '. Painting, Ceramics and Photography will be exhibited. Artists exhibiting:
Clementina van der Walt, Albie Bailey, Hennie Meyer, Ben Coutouvidis, Lisa Ringwood, Ronnie Rosenberg, Tessa Gordon
Visitors will be offered a complimentary glass of port.
Email: [email protected]
o Opening of a contemporary gallery: The Handelshuis Art Gallery
(The building next door where
Marinda Combrink used to have a gallery)
People can contact us on:
044 213 3861
076 224 8743 (Trevor)
or 083 262 5278 (Blaine)
Please join us for the opening of the Handelshuis Art gallery. Date: 8 June Time: 16hoo We will be showcasing a variety of mediums, such as ceramics, sculpture, photography and paintings. Featured artists include: Gerrit Burger
Thijs Nel
Joshua Miles
Fiona Rowett
Van Wessels
Anthony Shapiro
Leslie Ann Hoets
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
o Groenfontein Nature Walk: 21 – 23 June 2013
We are starting a Groenfontein Nature walk from June 2013. Check out the details on the www.calitzdorp.net website, under
activities/ Groenfontein nature walk. The brochure is also on the site and can be downloaded.
The walk:
Arrive on Friday and spend the night at one of the Guest Houses, where dinner bed and breakfast are included.
Saturday morning after breakfast, a walk through town, on the historical meander with Marlene Robson. Then it's on to the
Groenfontein Road with your Guide Kevin Koen. Lunch at the Oude Postkantoor, with an afternoon and evening at living waters
(home of the donkey trail).
Sunday morning, it's on with the walk, arriving at Roger and Phyllis at Kruisrivier at around lunch time, for a bite to eat. From here
it's into the bus, and back to Calitzdorp, arriving at around 15H00.
The Groenfontein area is home to a fantastic diversity of plants. The hike meanders through different habitat types each with its own
unique plant communities. A few interesting plants along the route are:
The Tongue plants (Glottiphyllum species),
Candle plant (Senecio articularis),
Campfire crassula (Crassula capitella),
Concertina plant (Crassula rupestris) and
Rapunzel bush (Sarcostemma viminale) to name but a few.
Please note
We require a minimum of 6 walkers, and a maximum of 8. Should you have a larger group, please enquire via email
to [email protected], and special arrangements can be made.
The cost per person is R1850-00. Upon completion of the booking form, payment instructions will be sent. You will also be
informed if the minimum/maximum number requirements are not met.
Walks are weekend activities, but special arrangements can be made for groups. Enquire at [email protected]
Mike Muuren
083 2854 751
o Hope Options
Hi everyone,
Sorry we are a little bit late with our newsflash, but we still wish to encourage you with how your support and prayers have made a difference.
Thank you very much for your loyal support and steadfast prayers. (PLEASE SEE ATTACHED THE PDF FORMAT TO VIEW SOME OF THE
PHOTO'S OR SEND IT ON TO YOUR FRIENDS / FAMILY)
COUNSELING:
APRIL: 6 new and 10 follow-ups
Counseling was related to the following: Attempted Suicide, Abuse, Miscarriage, Alcohol addiction help, Family problems, Marriage Counseling.
God is always faithful and we were blessed to have this many follow-up appointments this month. One of our clients has committed to quit alcohol
abuse and is doing very well. The family situation has already improved and we are praying that they will stand firm and push through to the end.
YOUTH EVENTS:
We started off again with our youth evenings, One of the topics was on “NOISE” – everything is noisy around us – we have cellphones with
internet, facebook, sms, bbm, calls, etc. that‟s not even mentioning dvd‟s, television and music. We complain we can‟t hear God‟s voice, be we
don‟t get to a point of just SILENCE to really sit and listen. Everyone was challenged to make time in their “NOISY” days to have a SILENT date
with God.
SUPPORT GROUPS: We kicked off the support group for Courageous – but unfortunately there was a big funeral service at the same time where most of our attendees
were. We hope that they will be able to attend from June.
OTHER:
AWARENESS PROGRAM AT LOCAL CLINIC: We did awareness at the local clinic on Drug and Alcohol Abuse (especially focussing on TIK). We have already reached: 57 people. We also had
two new clients that now came to the centre for counselling since we started the awareness campaigns – Praise to God.
HOLIDAY PROJECT (with ACVV & Department Social Development): The ACVV launched the holiday project and we supported them together with the Department of Social Development. We did fabric painting,
painting rocks and the pre-cast walls of the sport field in Bergsig, with positive messages for the community. The children enjoyed it a lot and they
also learned new skills. We had the following attendance: 27, 19, 28, 20 on the different days.
FUNDING – THANK YOU!!: We wish to thank Community Chest, Department of Health and ALL our loyal monthly donors for their contribution to the centre. We are grateful
to take hands – together we can make a difference in our community. We know funding is very limited, but every little bit can make a big
difference.
PRAYER REQUESTS: Please pray with us re: the Awareness Campaigns at the clinic, that people will come for counseling and support.
Please keep praying for our finances and thank you for praying for our volunteers, clients, board and management.
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS & PRAYER WARRIORS – GOD IS FAITHFUL!!
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Chantélle & Shelden Sneygans
HOPE OPTIONS CENTRE (YFC) - CALITZDORP
1 Miller Street / P.O. Box 248, Calitzdorp, 6660
Tel: 076 271 9001
Fax: 086 555 8719
Web: www.hopeoptionscentre-yfc.webs.com
E-mail: [email protected]
OUR VISION: To provide a community based service focusing on crisis intervention by offering counselling services and general support related to
unplanned pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, rape and other abuse victims, the general upliftment of those we serve and empowerment with development of
skills.
Calitzdorp Wine News from the wine cellars.
Port Festival http://www.portwinefestival.co.za/
The 2013 Absa Calitzdorp Port & Wine Festival will be held over the
long weekend of 14 – 17 June 2013. Commencing on Friday evening,
the Festival will continue till Monday and include a full day of
activities on Sunday for the first time.
A unique jam packed festival in the heart of the Klein Karoo – a
festival of many happy returns!
Please visit our website at http://www.portwinefestival.co.za for more
details.
Tel: 044 213 3725 / 073 388 8612
CALITZDORP NOT LOOKING FESTIVE ENOUGH
We received a number of complaints last year about the town not looking „festive‟ enough, also complaints about Calitzdorp not looking festive at
all until the last couple of days before the festival. I know that the Dream Project people are always working towards to improving Calitzdorp –
maybe we can all make an effort to help. Zelma also suggested colourful fabric flags in main streets of Calitzdorp. We have an extra banner
available this year – I am investigating putting it up in Oudtshoorn. Please let us have your input and ideas.
Judy Ritchie
Co-ordinator, Absa Calitzdorp Port & Wine Festival
044 213 3725 / 073 388 8612
N STALLETJIE VOL VAN PLAASLIKE PRODUKTE BY DIE JAAR SE PORTFEES
Graag nooi ons almal in en om Calitzdorp uit om deel te wees van die portfees die jaar (14-17 Junie). Ons wil n stalletjie namens Calitzdorp hê
wat alle gebottelde, gedroogte en gebakte produkte sal verkoop. Bel asb Zelma 0825765855 vir verdere besonderhede.
Byvoorbaart baie dankie, Zelma Kriek
INFO & AKTIWITEITE STALLETJIE BY PORTFEES
Alle Calitzdorp Toerisme lede wat aktiwiteite aanbied, word hiermee hartlik genooi om hul produk gratis bekend te stel by die info stalletjie tydens
die Portfees. Die Toerisme kantoor gaan 'n dubbel stalletjie aanbied waarin ons graag spesifiek hierdie jaar wil fokus op al die aktiwiteite in en om
Calitzdorp. Elke persoon wat graag meer blootstelling aan sy produk wil bied, sal beurte kry om die ekstra info stalletjie wat beskikbaar gestel
word hierdie jaar te beman. Dit sal langs die Toerisme kantoor se stalletjie wees by die ingang van die Portfees hekke. Die stalletjie sal versier
word sodat dit soos 'n aantreklike sit-hoekie lyk (rusbank met koffietafel) waarbinne die gaste rustig met 'n koppie koffie kan sit en brosjures
deurlees of gesels met die persoon aan diens oor sy/haar aktiwiteit. Dankie aan die Donkey Trail, Art route en Historiese staproete wat reeds hul
plek bespreek het by die stalletjie. Ons is baie opgewonde oor die blootstelling.
Rooster vir aktiwiteite stalletjie by Portfees: Onderstaande tabel is slegs 'n voorbeeld van skofte wat beskikbaar gestel word om gevul te word deur mense wie graag hul aktiwiteite wil
bevorder / bemark. U is welkom om ons te laat weet watter dag en tyd u bereid is om te werk. Skakel vir Erina of Jadé by 044 2133 775.
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De Krans Ons is tans besig om ons Vlagskip De Krans Red Stone Reserve 2006 teen ‘n ongelooflike prys van R35 te verkoop. Prys was R60. Tel: 044 213 3314
De Krans Wine Cellar’s award-winning Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2009 was another wine from the Klein Karoo in the "Top 100". The De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2009 is produced using 62% Touriga
Nacional, 36% Tinta Barocca and 2% Souzão grapes, and was aged for 22 months in old French oak. Winemaker Boets Nel describes their flagship port as having a vibrant plum colour, with dense aromas of prune, spice and tobacco. This premium port displays fleshy, chewy mouthful of flavours, showing tannic grip, concentrated red fruit nuances, and a firm structure ensuring considerable longevity, with the potential to mature for a further 20 to 25 years. Retailing for approximately R240
per bottle, savour this premium port on its own, or serve with stronger cheeses. This vintage was awarded a 5-star rating in the 2012 Platter's South African Wine Guide, as well as walking away with the title Overall Champion at the 2011
Southern Cape Bottled Wine Show
For more information on the wines and ports of De Krans Wine Cellar, feel free to contact the cellar at 044 213 3314 or [email protected].
Axe Hill I am always happy to receive guests at the Axe Hill cellar but I am also not always there - so visitors looking to taste should email
me [email protected] or call me 083 676 3000 beforehand.
As for specials, we currently offer a 5 + 1 special for our vintage port bought at the farm - buy a case of 6 and we only will charge
for 5 and tastings are for free!
Regards
Mike
Boplaas
Boplaas again joins the “Top 100” list
Boplaas Family Vineyards in Calitzdorp are proud to announce that a wine once again has been included in the “Top 100” South
African wines of 2013. The host of international and local judges, award Boplaas a spot in the “Top 100” for the Boplaas Cape
Vintage Reserve Port 2010.
Crafted from a quartet of Douro varietals and in the traditional drier Vintage style; the Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2010
with its inky black colour, heady aromatic bouquet, intense spice and grippy tannins, will evolve in bottle over the next three
decades or more - for those who are willing to exhibit restrain. A part from being nominated in the “Top 100” 2013, this youthful
Cape Vintage Reserve received a double gold at Veritas in 2012 and 4 ½ stars in Platter Guide 2013. Best enjoyed decanted with a
selection of charcuterie, hearty venison dishes or after a meal accompanied with cheeses, dried fruits, nuts and preserves.
Apart from the stellar performance of Boplaas's Cape Ports, the table wines produced from the traditional Douro varietals offer a
glimpse into the future of this exceptional terroir, especially the Ring of Rocks (newly released 2011 vintage, an innovative blend of
Touriga Nacional, Merlot and Cabernet), the Boplaas Tinta Chocolat 2011 (rated as best red wine at the Cape Port & Wine
Challenge 2012) and Woolworth‟s Boplaas Portuguese Connection red blend.
For more information please visit our website www.boplaas.co.za, visit our cellar door in Calitzdorp, give us a call on 044 2133326
or alternatively email [email protected] or [email protected]
Nuwe produk
Boplaas het 'n nuwe produk op die mark uitgebring. Die Boplaas Lazy Days Late Harvest wat ‟n semi-soet Viognier is
vol heuningagtige geure. Dit is by die proelokaal beskikbaar teen slegs R35 per bottel.
Margaux Nel
Boplaas Wynmaker
Faks: 044-2133750
Tel: 044-2133326
E-mail: [email protected]
Boplaas Family Vineyards – Tending vines & crafting wines, since 1880
Enjoy a little rest bit from the rush, with the
Boplaas’s Stoepsit Sauvignon Blanc
hen you think of the houses of the quaint Karoo towns dotted along
the Route 62 and beyond, one striking attribute that all share in
common is the presence of a “stoep” or wrap-around patio. These
“stoeps” serve as gathering places for friends, family and passers-by
where stories are told, problem are solved and where you can take
refuge from the day‟s toil.
To celebrate Boplaas‟s patriarch Ouma Roeline‟s 90th vintage, her
love of Sauvignon Blanc, the innumerable afternoons she‟s
entertained friends and family on her “stoep” and the joy this has
brought her, it is only apt that from this vintage the Boplaas
Sauvignon Blanc will be henceforth be bottled as the Boplaas
Stoepsit Sauvignon Blanc.
The first Sauvingon Blanc crafted at Boplaas was in 1982 and since then Roeline‟s son, Carel Nel, has each vintage attempted to craft the ideal
“stoep” companion for his mother and her friends. Along the line, Boplaas were the first to craft Sauvignon from high up in the Outeniqua range
at Ruiterbosch; experimenting with the Blanc Fumé wine style; crafting site specific Sauvignon‟s from exceptional coastal vineyards and have also
managed to craft back-to-back South African National Young Wine Show Champion Sauvignon Blanc in 2009 and 2010.
The Boplaas Stoepsit 2013 is an entirely affable Sauvignon with its zippy citrus, tropical fruit flavours and low alcohol level making it the ideal
partner to light fare, canapés, lazy sunny afternoon gatherings on the “stoep” or simply sipped on its own while enjoying another glorious African
sunset. The Stoepsit Sauvignon 2013 is available from the Boplaas cellar door in Calitzdorp and the Cool Bay tasting room in Groot Brak River
just off the N2 near Mossel Bay, for a pocket pleasing R35 per bottle.
For more information about the Boplaas range of table wines, award winning Cape fortifieds and brandy please visit www.boplaas.co.za; give us a
call on 044-2133326, send us a mail [email protected], tweet us @Boplaas1880 or simply come visit us at our cellar door in Calitzdorp.
Boplaas Family Vineyards, Calitzdorp – Tending vines & Crafting wines, since 1880
From the Calitzdorp Art Meander (written by Penny Rudder, Calitzdorp Arts and Crafts Meander Chair)
Gallery Route 62 have set up a small and comfortable coffee shop in the gallery
The Gallery & Coffee Shop will be open from 9.30am to 5pm every day except Sundays and Mondays.
During the holidays I will be open every day.
Join us for tea / coffee and cake while enjoying the beautiful artworks
http://galleryroute62.wozaonline.co.za/home
The Coffee Shop at Gallery Route 62 We are now serving delicious savoury muffins and scrumptious individual quiches as well as the ever popular spicy Dutch Apple cake, melt in your mouth, seriously Chocolaty Chocolate cake, delectable Apple Frangipane and luscious Carrot & Pineapple cake with Orange syrup. I use only butter and free range eggs in my baking and my quiches are made using dairy cream. I am happy to host special events such as Birthday parties – for adults only. I am closed on Sundays and Mondays and am open from 9.30 to 5pm on Tuesdays to Saturdays. Regards Penny Tel: 044 213 3227
Saterdagoggendmark
11 Mei 2013
Afrikaans Onder
Saturday the 18th of May, weather prediction, dry and cool. Great for buying Andrew and Mara and Hennie's fresh veggies and something delicious to eat at the market. The Tourism bureau and the dream project will spoil you with boerewors rolls and plants for your garden. Avos from Buffelskloof. Alma Nel for the weekend cake and Meisie will have more pancakes this Saturday to keep up with demand. Homemade bread lovers are spoilt for choice, Blaine delicious white bread and real bagels, Mize - proper Portuguese bread made with olive oil, Pam a hearty sustaining brown loaf and Marina’s rye and kitke loaves. For the special gift, a wedding present or Big Birthday present what about some collectable? Blackie has a great collection of treasures. Flowers, fresh eggs, live chickens, cakes and bakes, cheese and woolie things for hands and feet. Botterbome and herbs and chillies, tea, coffee and hot soup, local olive oil, honey and dried fruit and nuts. The market aims to make shopping a pleasure. In a small village like ours many of us can cook, many cook very well and some very well indeed. Whatever kind of cook you are, good ingredients are a must. Our aim is to bring the best of local produce to the market and make shopping a pleasure. See you there. Judy Saterdag, 18 Mei, weervoorspelling: droog en koel, lekker dag om by die mark van Andrew en Mara en Hennie se vars groente te koop en iets heerliks te eet. Die Toerismeburo en die Droomprojek sal jou bederf met boereworsrolle en plante vir jou tuin. Daar is avokado’s van Buffelskloof en Alma Nel het koek vir die naweek. Meisie het genoeg pannekoek om in die aanvraag te voorsien. Liefhebbers van tuisgebakte brood sal ‘n verskeidenheid van keuses kan uitoefen: Blaine se heerlike witbrood en ware bagels, Mize se Portugese brood wat met olyfolie gemaak word, Pam se vullende, gesonde bruinbrood en Marina se rog- en kitkebrode. Wat van een of ander versamelitem van Blackie se stalletjie as ‘n trou- of verjaarsdaggeskenk? Daar is ook blomme, lewendige hoenders, vars eiers, verskeie soorte gebak, kaas en warm wolitems vir hande en voete. Verder is daar botterbome en kruie, tee en koffie, pepers en warm sop, olyfolie en heuning en droë vrugte en neute. Die doel van die mark is om jou aankope plesierig te maak. In ‘n klein dorpie soos ons s’n, is daar baie wat kan kook, baie wat baie goed kan kook en ‘n paar wat uitsonderlik is in die kombuis. Die belangrikste faktor met kook is natuurlik die bestanddele. Ons wil graag vir jou die beste van ons plaaslike produkte mark toe bring en sorg dat jy die inkopies geniet. Sien jou daar. Judy
18 Mei 2013
Verlede Saterdag het ons vlieënde koolkoppe gehad, die sterre van die mark wat deur Neels en Erina verskaf is. Die doubedekte koolkoppe was vroeg al by die mark, en voordat Erina die twee straatblokke huistoe afgelê het, het almal reeds van die tafel af weggevlieg! Die tweede aflewering is weg teen dieselfde spoed en ons hoop op meer van dieselfde hierdie Saterdag. Watter boere, die Fourie’s, ons salueer julle. Daar word pragtige weer voorspel vir hierdie week se mark. Het jy al geproe van Mize se chourico in frittata, boontjiebredie of calde verde? Wat van haar brood, vla-tertjies of hoendepasteie? Egte tradisionele Portugese lekkernye wat met sorg en liefde voorberei is, die soort smake wat Vasco da Gama sou laat huis toe verlang. Daar is vars, ryp olywe van die tuisverwerker, Blaine se kaas, Sabine se vars suurlemoene, Margaret Potgieter se okkerneute, avokadopere, amandels en tamatiepruime. Ons hoop om weer van Japie en Annemarie se strelitzia’s en vars eiers te hê. Andrew bied drie variëteite rokket in een pakkie, en vars kruie wat mens laat wonder waarom hulle nog die goed in gedroogde vorm verkoop. As jy self entoesiasties is om goeters te kweek, het Hennie en Mara vir jou lekker kraalmis, en moontlik ook ‘n mooi hoenderhaan. Kevin het weer inheemse plante, Almond Acres verskaf amandels en Retief het hopelik nog genoeg vye. Pam, Marina en Wilna het heerlike vars gebakte goed, terwyl Allan en Juanita en Meisie iets te ete en te drinke sal verskaf. Vir die naweek se soetgoed en koek, sal jy by Alma en Ann se stalletjie moet gaan kuier. Joey van der Merwe het juwele en Blackie het allerlei versamelstukke om jou te inspireer. Jou ondersteuning inspireer ons. Tot Saterdag. Judy
Last Saturday was a story of flying cabbages, the stars of the market were Neels' and Erina's cabbages. The cabbages arrived at the market early, still covered in dew and they flew off the table before Erina was home, two blocks away! A second delivery took off with the same speed and we all hope for more of the same. What farmers, the Fouries, we salute you. This week the weather is predicted to be lovely. Have you tried Mize's chourico in frittata, bean stew or calde verde? or her bread, custard tartlets or chicken pies? Really traditional good food cooked with love and expertise and Portuguese passion, the kind of tastes that Vasco de Gama would have been homesick for. Fresh ripe olives for the home processor, Blaine's cheese, Sabine's fresh lemons, Margaret Potgieter's walnuts, avo's, persimmons and almonds. I hope more of Japie and Annemarie's Strelitzias and fresh eggs. Andrew's fresh rocket, 3 different varieties in one packet and herbs that make you wonder why bother with the dry stuff. For anyone inspired to grow anything do not leave without a bag of Hennie and Mara's kraal mis and maybe a huge handsome rooster. Kevin's plants, Nellis' veggies, Almond Acres almonds, Axehill olive oil, maybe Retief will have enough fresh figs. Pam and Marina and Wilna will have delicious baked stuff and Allan and Juanita and Meisie will keep you in things to eat and drink at the market. For your weekend cakes and sweets Alma and Ann are the stop to make and Joey van der Merwe's jewellery and Blackie's collectables for inspiration. Your support inspires us
till Saturday
Judy
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Blue Door Gallery & Tea garden
Blue Door Gallery & Tea garden/Coffee shop will once again be serving divine thick vegetable soup and
homemade mielie bread for lunch @ R25.00 per serving. Sean's soup always sells fast, so get there while
stocks last!
De Potpourri
Calitzdorp
We have lots of new goodies for your garden &
entertainment areas, please pop in & see what we
have for you or just come take a look at what we
have in stock.
C/o Andries Pretorius and Geyser street.
Tel: 078 174 7200.
De Potpourri Special:
Friday take away from
17:00. Hamburger
with pure beef home
made patties, R15.00.
Please order before
Friday morning, we
wish everyone a great
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Route 62 Liquor Store Tel: 044 213 3383
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Newsletter compiled by Erina Meiring
Calitzdorp Tourism
044 2133 775
www.calitzdorp.org.za
