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IN FOCUS

Glory to Glory Ministries Sunday Services

Dainfern FellowshipAdult Service and Sunday School 09:00 at the Clubhouse

Dainfern Nature Association

Glory to Glory Ministries Sunday Services

Dainfern FellowshipAdult Service and Sunday School 09:00 at the Clubhouse

Your Community Magazine • September 2014

FAMILY FUN DAY7th September 2014at the Pavillion

Charity Cycle Challenge16th November 2014

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September 2014 • 134th Issue

IN FOCUS Official Publication of the Dainfern Nature AssociationSince 2002

PUBLISHING & ADVERTISING to place an advert contact:

Colleen Kreser Tel: 011 469 3629Cell: 082 898 6566 • Fax: 011 469 4920 Email: cobbie@global.co.za

or Tessa Dreyer Cell: 083 456 7204Fax: 086 689 1971 • Email: tdreyer@global.co.za

DESIGN & LAYOUT BY LilyHouse Design StudioCell: 083 456 7204 • tdreyer@global.co.za

PRINTED BY Typo Printing Tel: 011 402 3468

COVER BY Tom Hein

Dainfern Nature AssociationCommittee

Monica Condy Chairlady 082 459 1539DCC Treasurer 011 875 0400Christine Shaw Events 011 469 3401Olivia Denny Trails 082 735 5385André Marx Birdlife 083 411 7674Sean James Turfnet 082 878 9281Jill Terblanche Estate Enquiries 011 875 0401Tony Border Newsletter triciaborder@mweb.co.zaColleen Publication 082 898 6566/

cobbie@global.co.za / 011 469 3629

Clubhouse Reception 011 875 0401

Dainfern Nature AssociationContact numbers ........................................................................3Monthly Newsletter ..................................................................4/6Flower of the Month ..................................................................43Tree of the Month .................................................................48/50Barn Owl Release Project ..........................................................52 Bird of the Month ......................................................................54

Dainfern Home AssociationSecurity Contact Numbers .......................................................3/10General Manager's Report ......................................................8/10Estate News .............................................................................14Family Fun Day .........................................................................38

CompetitionsColouring Competition Winner / Colouring Competition ............41/56Win a Garden Voucher ...............................................................56Photographic Competition ..........................................................56

GolfLadies Golf ...............................................................................30Golf ..........................................................................................32

RecreationSquash Club .............................................................................36Tennis Update ...........................................................................36Football Club ............................................................................41Running Club ............................................................................41

Other Toastmasters ............................................................................28Interior: Decorating ...............................................................18/20Interior: Painting ...................................................................22/24Art as Investment ......................................................................26Listings ..............................................................................58

Congratulations to Tom Hein capturing the beautiful image of a shy African Olive-Pigeon who regularly drinks from the fountain in his garden.

To enter the cover photographic competition please email high resolution photographs to the editor at cobbie@global.co.za.

Photographic Competition

Security Contact Numbers

Security Control Room: 081 030 0251 & 011 469 0099Security Manager: Peet Trollip 011 875 0607

CONTENTS

Birds - FREE ME 011 807 6993Snakes - Security 011 875 0600

Bats - Julio 082 359 1295 / www.batsgauteng.co.za

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DNA Newsletter

Dear Friends

Can you believe we are ready for spring, buds, new leaves, Arbor Day and all the things that happen in September? My sources tell me you have been very cold lately that’s because you don’t live in glorious Port Alfred! Our days are just beautiful and you can’t beat looking at the sea, and it’s changing moods, every day. The only downside is that the rain always falls out at sea and not on us!

Sitting on the Stoep I’ve been moonlighting this month! Maybe you have too?

A couple of Sundays ago the moon was bigger than it will be for many years to come but it was rainy (very light) and overcast so we couldn’t see it. I woke up at 4am on the Monday morning and got a glimpse through low scudding clouds that swept past with the occasional view of an ‘oh so bright moon’ every now and again.

‘Low scudding clouds’ – the words came instantly to my mind born of some long remembered buried recollection written by who (or whom – never sure?). As I stood on the Stoep seeking the moon in the dark early morning, why these words? One day I will remember.

And then on Tuesday we saw it rise over the edge of the sea. It was a huge orange ball dancing to our delight above the Fish River Lighthouse pushing through a couple of low cloudlets and leaping free in all its glory. An awesome sight. My wife had noticed the very low tide exposing sand banks in the river earlier in the morning. So, was the bigger (nearer) moon with increased gravitational pull

having a visible tidal effect? According to Newton’s Laws it should have a stronger pull on the tides as it gets nearer to us. Is this a visible effect? I like to think so. But in the meanwhile what a lovely moon thought!

When we were on the Barberton geological trail some of the very old rock formations showed visible tidal effects of over 3 billion years ago – according to the information presented the moon was closer to the earth then so the tides would have been fiercer then, both higher and lower over a piece of Africa then under water. What a great lady the moon can be when you look at her through new eyes in a small town with low streetlight levels so not polluting one’s sight of her majesty!

and, of course, a song came out from long ago which I can sing – ‘The Moon is Blue’. It was the name of a movie (bioscope in those days!) as well as its title song with a very young Maggie Smith (so like Audrey Hepburn then, or was Audrey like her?). It was a romantic love story which I’ve never seen again – seen only once but never forgotten. It’s unbelievable that we can still see Maggie now in lovely roles of old age, still with a twinkle in her eye, still a much loved personality.

At that time I bought the sheet music and learnt to play and sing the song which has brilliant crazy words:

“Money grows on trees, and deserts start to freeze

Cats converse in perfect Pekinese

Then one day a dream like you comes true

Now and again – when the moon is blue’

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DNA Newsletter

Did you know that a blue moon is used to describe two full moons in one calendar month (very rare) hence ‘now and again when the moon is blue’! The moon we saw wasn’t blue, it was orange, but in the magic of the movies as it rides its silvery splendour higher up who says it doesn’t have a tinge of blue? And it made me remember the lovely song from long ago.

Birds, Beasties, Trees, Updates and Important ThingsHere’s hoping that the Family Day celebrations will be the best ever. Don’t forget to put the date in your diary and be there. I know you will have a great time.

Nature’s True Colours Still the same high standard of colouring in – the children here are jolly talented. Congratulations Rose you have won the R100 prize this month.

Congratulations are also due to those of you who are sending in wonderful photos – quite a talented bunch we are (royal we, of course!)

Crackerjack “So perhaps could be, that ordinary me

Could fall in love with extra special you

They tell me that miracles come true

Now and again, when the moon is blue’

These words come from my memory bank so may be a bit travel worn but I still love the song and lady, even if I can’t remember who wrote the song and when – somewhere in the 50s. It’s a case of, as Bing, Ella and others, sang

“Oo oo who, what a little moonlight

can do to you!

So, enjoy the moon in its proximity and perhaps you should be like those who firmly believe that your flowers and vegetables will do so much better if you plant according to the phases of the moon. Try it!

I know we are very lucky!

Regards from Tony Borderfor the Nature Association

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General Manager's Report

Infrastructure Upgrades UpdateThe 750mm sewer line upgrade has been stalled due to the Steyn City appointed contactor being put into Business Rescue.

Steyn City have successfully cancelled the contract and have appointed a new contractor who should be on site within the next 2 weeks.

This together with Joburg Water awaiting consent from the Department of Water Affairs to by- pass the existing rising main will probably result in the delay of the contract of at least 3 months. Rehabilitation of the ground covering sewer line was supposed to commence mid September but will now in all probability only commence in the new year. The DHA is utilising all means at its disposal to secure Steyn City and Joburg Water’s participation in expediting the conclusion of this contract.

Steyn City are currently constructing a 30 mega litre water reservoir on the north eastern portion of the Estate which is also part of council’s and Johannesburg Water’s master planning and regional infrastructure upgrade for the region. This R35m reservoir, when complete, will supply 35% of Steyn City’s water needs and will also supply Dainfern, Dainfern Valley and Dainfern Ridge with the continuous water supply which will also solve water pressure problems frequently experienced by our residents during peak hours.

The R3m project to install a new irrigation system so that the golf course and estate are independently watered is

Reg Bernstein • General Manager, Dainfern Homeowners Association

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Set out below, please find the relevant contact numbers for Security:

Security Control Room: 081 030 0251 & 011 469 0099.

Security Broadacres Gate: 011 875 0603 \ 0604

Security Cedar Road Gate: 011 875 0605 \ 0606

Security Manager: Peet Trollip 011 875 0607Email Address: securitymanager@dainfern.co.za

well advanced and we anticipate completion by November 2014. This upgrade will not only result in the golf course having a more efficient and reliable water supply, but will also enable irrigation to be installed in under serviced areas of the estate which will facilitate beautification of these areas.

The William Nicol Road upgrade is proceeding apace and Phase 1 being the upgrade from Erling road to Uranium is anticipated to be completed in November this year. The upgrades to the Broadacres Drive, White Hills, Fourways

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Security Contact Numbers

Boulevard and Uranium Road intersections will also be completed by this date.

Phase 1B being the construction of the K56 East - West link from Erling Road to Main Road should commence thereafter. The commencement of the upgrade of Cedar Road to 4 lanes is anticipated to commence in January 2015.

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WATER METERS AND BILLINGS

FOR SALE - R4.350 Mil

FOR SALE - R6.1 Mil

SOLD

FOR SALE - R6.2 Mil

SOLD

SALES Joyce

082 807 3497 joyce@gcr.co.za

List your Property with the Professionals

Tel 011 469 4070 • Fax 011 469 3861 sales@gcr.co.za • www.gcr.co.za

Mulberry Hill Office Park • Broadacres DriveOff William Nicol Drive

Fourways PO Box 5004 • Dainfern North, 2174 SALES Gaye

083 601 1593gaye@gcr.co.za

Within our residential estates, we are experiencing several difficulties with the water meters. Over the past 10 years we have come across properties that have absolutely NO water meter. You may ask yourselves, where on earth did these homeowners organise water from? Frankly, I do not know, other than to assume that they are illegally tapped into their neighbour’s water meter. This discovery really delays the transfer process. In fact, some homeowners are paying in excess of R4000 per month on water! This is outrageous! When queried with Council and requesting that they come and inspect the meters, we are getting no response. They do not even send someone around to check on the meter. However, if our homeowners are slightly late with payment or they have not paid the full amount, they arrive on a Friday afternoon to disconnect the water.

As agents, we try our level best to assist the tenants and homeowners but, ultimately it is going to be the homeowner’s persistence with Council to resolve these issues. I also think as a precaution going forward, agents should check that homeowners have in fact got water meters on their properties.

RENTALS Sue

082 452 0086 sue@gcr.co.za

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Estate News

Removal VehiclesResidents moving into or out of the Estate must bear in mind that there are height and length restrictions for removal trucks.

Nothing bigger than a 20’ container is allowed onto the Estate and the height restriction is 3.8 metres. Articulated

vehicles are not permitted as these vehicles are unable to negotiate the circles and roundabouts or the narrow roads in some of the villages.

Should a removal vehicle exceed the permissible length or height prescribed by the Estate the vehicle must park in the allotted secure area outside the Cedar Gate Entrance. The goods will then need to be shuttled in or out of the Estate using smaller vehicles.

Time Limits for ConstructionIn order to reduce inconvenience to neighbours and unsightliness, the time periods for alterations and additions to existing dwellings are as follows:

Up to 50m² - 3 months51 – 100m² - 4 months101 – 150m² - 6 months151m² plus - 9 months

In the event of construction exceeding the permissible time period, penalties levies will be imposed.

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Tel. 011 513 3548 Cell. 083 530 0465 Fax. 086 695 6450 chrisna@richeattorneys.co.za www.richeattorneys.co.za

Questions for next month's issue can be emailed to chrisna@richeattorneys.co.za. For assistance in any property transfer matters kindly contact me on details below:

Rates Clearance Certificates and Refunds in the Transfer Process

Property MattersAll your property related questions answered

An area which can impact and unexpectedly delay the transfer process, is the issue of obtaining rates clearance figures from the relevant municipality.

The clearance figures obtained are normally four to six months in advance. The Seller is required to make full payment before the council will issue the certificate.

The delay in obtaining the figures and ultimately the certificate can be due to incorrect billings, lack of water meter reading records at council, separate accounts or that the previous owner’s account was not closed and the new account was not opened under the current owners’ names.

After registration the council will refund the seller the amount paid in advance. The responsibility to get the refund back it is ultimately the responsibility of the seller.

Why the certificate is required for transferIt certifies that the Seller does not owe any money to the Municipality. The Registrar of Deeds is ensuring that the Purchaser does not become responsible for any of the Seller’s outstanding debts due to council.

PaymentsThe clearance figures will include arrear amounts for rates, electricity, water, sewerage and refuse if applicable. To avoid delays the Seller must be prepared to settle a lump sum of which he will most likely be entitled to a refund from Council after registration.

How long does it normally take to obtain the certificateThe process can take up to three weeks but in certain circumstances it can take longer i.e when there are incorrect billings or metre problems.

Once the clearance certificate has been obtained, the Seller’s account at Council will be in a credit and the Seller can discontinue paying monthly rates as a result of the credit.

A refund from the city council and howThe Council takes approximately 6 to 9 weeks to reconcile the Seller’s and Purchaser’s accounts and pay the refund. The seller has to expressly request a refund from the municipality, complete a Refund Application form wherein the Seller’s banking or postal details are specified.

Council will thereafter provide the Seller with payment of the refund directly. If the seller requires their refund urgently, it is best to instruct a rates agent to act on their behalf.

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By Karen Schaefer Louw • www.interior-decor-design.co.za

Spring Up Your Home!A few tips to spruce up your homeAs the weather gets warmer, most homeowners are ready to wash away the winter blues and prepare for spring. The warming sunshine and refreshing rain causes the trees to start budding and flowers to bloom. But before you get caught up in landscaping and garden work, here are a few tips to spruce up your home and also get it into the vibrant mood of springtime.

Interior Ideas

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Fresh Paint!The easiest way for a noticeable change in a room is to apply a new fresh coat of paint. Spring is a season of bright, vibrant colours as well as pastels. It is a great exercise to get inspiration from Mother Nature. Some people will stick with a neutral wall colour and introduce splashes of aqua blues and crisp greens. Even if you find a crazy colour that you love, try just painting one wall and see how it fits with your home. You may be surprised how a different colour on the walls can make your old furniture look new again.

In addition to the walls, spring is a great time to put a fresh coat of paint on your front door. Even if you do not wish to change the colour, a new coat of paint on the front door and frame will definitely brighten up the entry. Remember to clean your door first to rid it of the dust and grime that gathers throughout the seasons. It is also a good time to check the seals on your doors and windows. Since small cracks can allow heat in and out, replacing the weather stripping will reduce your energy bills all year long.

Lighter Fabrics & FurnitureAlthough that old, plush sofa is so comfortable, it doesn’t quite promote springtime. Try bringing in outdoor furniture to add a bit of bounce and texture to a boring room. Since it can a bit costly to buy new spring furniture, a simpler way to change up your couch is with a slipcover or re-upholstery. Bright and colourful patterned throw pillows are perfect for achieving a light and airy feeling. Additionally, they can be stored for future seasons when autum comes around. Swap out woolly, winter rugs for something lighter

or just simply remove them. Replace your bulky winter linens and window treatments with spring bedding and sheer curtains. Open up those blinds and curtains to let the sun shine inside. By eliminating the heavy materials from the room, you will find that your home automatically becomes lighter and brighter.

Change Up Your Wall and Table DecorBy the end of winter, most homeowners are tired of seeing the same old stuff on the walls and tables. Spring is the perfect time to switch up your decorations to create a newer, fresher feeling. Try separating your art into piles for the summer and winter seasons. To add more natural light to your home, hang mirrors that will reflect the sunshine streaming from the windows. Many people get creative with their spring decor. For example, an urn can be used inside as a utensil holder or fruit bowl to portray springtime on your kitchen counter. Inexpensive items like colourful lamps, vases and spring-scented candles can add vibrancy to any table. Swapping out accessories will help breathe new life into your home.

The best way to really freshen up a room is to display fresh flower arrangements. Daffodils, tulips and other early blooming bulbs add lots of life and colour to a dull room. Place a side table with a lovely bouquet of flowers next to the front door so it will be the first thing guests see when they enter. When creating a fresh arrangement of flowers, pick a colour scheme that will enhance the surrounding area. After all, nothing says spring more than fresh flowers.

Spring Cleaning, of course!In addition to the normal cleaning out of the garage, remember to get to those hardly thought about areas of your home. Give your floors a good cleaning by moving the furniture and vacuuming under those areas. Take the rugs and carpet runners outside for a good washing and vacuum the carpet where they were placed. Wash the curtains and other window treatments to get rid of dust. Clean out the refrigerator and cabinets to make space for fresh items and remove clutter. It is also a great time to clean and/or replace the stove-hood filter, dryer and other vents in your home.

So if you are ready to give up the winter sentiment, open up those windows and let the fresh, spring air sweep away the stale atmosphere. Relax on your favourite chair, feel the breeze from the sheer cur-tain blowing your way and plan your next task for inviting spring into your life!

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By Karen Schaefer Louw • www.interior-decor-design.co.za

Choosing a Colour

Paint Ideas

Sifting through decorating and design magazines is a favourite pastime of new homeowners or homeowners that want to renovate.

Each desires to outfit their new dream home with unique decor that is both elegant and inviting. There is flooring to install, furniture to pick out and arrange, and walls to be painted. However, before any of these tasks can be accomplished, a decision must be made: what is the colour scheme?

Each room in your home has a different purpose and will most likely have a different colour scheme. For example, a brilliant orange in the kids' playroom is not as appropriate in the spa-like master bath. In order to determine what colours should be applied to your living spaces, you must first have a basic knowledge of colour:

• Primary Colours: Those three colours learned at a young age are the foundation of the colour wheel – red, blue, and yellow.

• Secondary Colours: These are the colours that emerge once the Primary colours have been combined – purple, orange, and green.

• Tertiary Colours: The last spokes of the colour wheel are made when each of the Secondary's mixes with their neighbouring Primary.

• Cool Colours: Blues, greens, and purples make up the "cool" side of the colour wheel. These colours are passive and recede into the background, often making rooms appear larger. Cool colours are ideal for home offices, bedrooms, and other living spaces that require peace and calm. Greens are especially rejuvenating, so strategically placed houseplants can provide a splash of colour while maintaining a room's balance.

• Warm Colours: Reds, yellows, and oranges make up the other half of the colour wheel, invigorating living spaces. These are active colours that appear to move toward you and transform rooms into intimate settings. These colours can be distracting, so it is best to use them in creative spaces like playrooms and kitchens. Using them as accents for home offices can keep workspaces from being dreary while retaining productivity.

• Whites & Neutralisers: Although not considered part of the colour wheel, do not overlook the important place whites and neutrals have in your home decorating. Whites promote an open feeling when used in large quantities. Utilised as accents, whites provide crisp frames that showcase other colours. For the walls, turn to soft, muted whites to prevent eyestrain caused by light reflecting off brilliant whites. Neutralisers are those soft hues of tan and cream that bridge rooms together. Cooperative and not distracting, neutralisers blend with all other colours to keep schemes cohesive.

Now that you are familiar with the colour wheel, there are many ways to approach choosing a colour scheme. Consider the following methods, focusing on which option works in your home:

• Monochromatic: Single colour schemes are not as boring as one may imagine. Using various shades from the same colour family creates a harmonious colour scheme that is easy on the eye and simple to utilize.

• Analogous: To use analogous (similar) colours for a colour scheme, begin by selecting your favourite colour from the wheel. Then look at the neighbours on either

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side. If you like only one of the neighbouring colours, look at what colour is on its other side. When you find three to five consecutive wheel colours that appeal to you, then you have determined your colour scheme. Analogous colours are richer than monochromatic schemes, but no more difficult to create.

• Complementary: Like choosing an analogous scheme, begin by selecting your favourite colour. Then look for the colour directly opposite on the colour wheel. These two colours are natural complements – one will be a warm colour (red, yellow, orange hue) and the other cool (blue, purple, green). The favourite colour should be dominant in your scheme while the complement serves as an accent. Though more difficult to balance, complementary colours create a very dynamic colour scheme.

• Split Complementary: Again, select your dominant (favourite) colour then determine the two colours adjacent to its complementary. Using these three

colours is slightly less rigid than the complementary scheme, but is just as vibrant. This scheme often works best when the warm colour is dominant.

• Triadic: For a triadic approach, select three colours that are spaced equally in the colour wheel. This scheme presents brilliant contrasting colours without being as dramatic as the complementary schemes. Often applied in home decor, one colour is used in larger amounts than the others.

While selecting one of the above to help determine a colour scheme, keep in mind the things being moved into your new dream home. You want to be certain the new colours will not clash with already owned furniture and linens. If you want the colour scheme to be something completely different from your old home, but new furniture is not in the budget, look for new slipcovers or consider re-upholstery.

Remember that perceptions of colour are linked to your emotions and experiences – any colour can match another, depending on the person selecting them. The most important part of the colour selection process is determining what you love. Search through those design magazines, seek professional advice, and in the end, go with your gut. Now that you know the basics on selecting colours, that dream decor can soon be yours.

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By Debbie van der Plank • theposthousegallery@gmail.com

Art as Investment

Beauty and the Bank Balance Investing in South African ArtThe best reason to buy a painting is because you love it. An appreciation of art is an emotional reaction. It appeals to our aesthetic sense, and may invoke a memory or trigger a wish. It may represent a dream of some ideal or give cause for pause and contemplation.

Another, equally good, reason to buy a painting is that it will represent an excellent investment. A well-considered purchase, based on sound research and good advice, may very well increase in value at a rate far beyond any other investment. It will have the added advantage of giving pleasure as it does so.A lovely charcoal sketch of a lady by Irma Stern, bought in 2005 for R35 000, is currently worth between R250 000 and R300 000. The sale of this investment attracts no transfer duty or capital gains tax, so what you get is pure profit. There are some local artists with a unique attraction. The work of Keith Alexander is close to the heart? of many South African art lovers. He lived in the nearby suburb of Hurlingham, and died at the tender age of 52. In the 25 years during which he painted, he produced a body of work of exceptional quality. The value of his canvasses never ceases to amaze, and one can rest assured that an investment in one of his beautiful, sometimes disconcerting pieces, will not disappoint.It is not only oil on canvas that tends to escalate in value. South Africa is home to many truly gifted sculptors, such

as Jean Doyle, famous for her wonderful depiction of “Just Nuisance” in Simon’s Town harbour. Sometimes a local sculptor, like Doyle, breaks into the European or American market, and this influences their prices profoundly. A sculpture by the internationally renowned Dylan Lewis, purchased in 2009 for R300 000, is one of a limited series, one of which was sold by Christies Auctioneers in London in 2013 for £46 000.For those art enthusiasts with a sense of adventure, and a more modest budget, it is possible to buy a lovely piece of work by a young artist at a reasonable price?. You will be giving them a boost, and may reap the rewards of a well-considered purchase. Luke Batha is the son of Gerhard Batha, who has long been recognised as one of the great South African painters of his generation. With those genes, and Luke’s wonderfully uninhibited style, you cannot go wrong. And having one of his quirky, or intense portraits on the wall is a guaranteed conversation-starter.A lovely work of art will yield years of pleasure. It is a rare instance where it is possible to enhance one’s life and increase one’s bank balance at the same time.

Visit THE POSTHOUSE GALLERY stall at the Family Fun Day on the 7th September 2014

Left to right: Work by Irma Stern, Dylan Lewis, Luke Batha and Keith Alexander.

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Toastmasters Club

Toastmasters Leadership & Networking Club

By Margot Don

For any enquiries call the President Margot Cassel/Don 082 414 9613 / Email margotdon1@gmail.com or the Secretary Elizabeth Ettmayer 083 212 2469 / Email e.ettmayer@gmail.com

SUCCESS SUCCESS SUCCESSDainfern Toastmasters 3 Big Success Stories

1. EXCEPTIONAL TEAM WORK

We have 30 exeptional DEDICATED members who are Chartered and recognised Internationally.

We are having a great experience with a dedicated executive committee who are supportive and hard working.

2. PROGRESS

Following a Leadership and Public Speaking Curriculum of this high standard is impressive. Right from our CC1 TO CC10.

CONGRATULATIONS to all our Toastmasters we are doing an amazing job and to our high achievers Pamela Gozo CC4 Monica CondiCc4 Jenny Schmall CC 6 Sharlene CC7 WELL done.

If you care to join our motivated team for a wonderful growth experience to improve your communication, presentation or leadership and networking skills call Margot Don President at 082 414 9613 or email on margotdon1@gmail.com or Elizabeth Ettmayer at 083 212 2469 or email on e.ettmayer@gmail.com.

3. ADVANCED TOASTMASTERS

Margot Don has become an Advanced Toastmaster.

Our mentor Lelaine Riche has acheived her INTERNA-TIONAL DISTIGUISHED TOASTMASTERS AWARE. Incred-ible achievement. Congratulations. Welcome to your new baby Kaitlyn as well.

We are aiming to be a DISTIGUISHED CLUB BY THE END OF THE YEAR.

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The Ladies Open Winners for August...from left Molly Jackson, Gail Wilson & Celia Snowden with our Sponsor Brenda Gilbert from Pam Golding Properties (2nd from left).

Ladies Golf

THANK YOU TO ...our sponsors CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE FOURWAYS AND THE OBSERVATORY AD COMPANY for their support and commitment to our Mixed Open on Sunday the 10th August.

Dalene Van Ass (CEO OBZ), Naeem Hassim (CEO SANDOWN GROUP) and Uwe Ludwig (DEALER PRINCIPLE) from Chrysler Jeep Dodge made the day special with generous additional gifts and prizes and made sure that we stayed hydrated and refreshed on the course by supplying drinks on the tee boxes.

A magnificent array of vehicles were on display whereby we were able to view the latest models which Chrysler Jeep Dodge Fourways have to offer. They have offered a test drive of any of the vehicles to all who would like to have a “True Driving Experience”. Uwe may be contacted on 011 707 4500.

Debbie and Carol-Anne

Ladies do not forget our ANNUAL SPRING DAY to be held on FRIDAY. 5TH SEPTEMBER. Wear spring summer colours. We hope to make it a colourful start to the summer which we are all so looking forward to.

The Ladies Open Winners

The Ladies Open Winners for July are front Ingrid Conroy & Gail Rex; back row. Ingrid Kamp & Kathy Ahler

From left: Debbie Retief, Monty Els, Christine Els, Naeem Hassin, Dalene van Ass, René Marx, Uwe Ludwig and Martin Marx.

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Golf News

Dainfern Juniors Qualify for SA Junior Club ChampionshipFour of Dainfern’s juniors have qualified to represent Central Gauteng Golf Union at the annual South African Junior Club Championship.

The 4 players namely David Meyers, Dean Martin, Cameron Walker and Brody Leather played in the CGGU qualifier on Sunday the 3rd of August at Observatory.

Each union is allowed to enter 2 teams for the Championship, but defending champions Modderfontein got exempt and that only left one spot open for the teams.

Dainfern walked away with the top spot, finishing 5 shot ahead of Randpark.

The final will be played on 13th and 14th September at the Mosselbay Golf Club over 54 Holes stroke play. We would like to wish them all the best of luck and hope to see the floating trophy coming to Dainfern.

AGM 2014 The Annual AGM was held on the 30th July 2014. It was one of the most well supported AGM in years and we would like to thank everyone that attended.We would like to thank the previous committee for all their hard work and time over the past year. Without you the club would not have been the same. The following members were elected to serve on the committee:

• Captain: Gabriel Reeder• Vice Captain: Stephen Leigh• Golf Chairman: Mr Peter Van Den Steen• Committee members: Richard Andriessen

We wish you all the best of luck and we are looking forward to the next year.

The 4 players (from left to right) namely David Meyers, Dean Martin, Cameron Walker and Brody Leather played in the CGGU qualifier on Sunday the 3rd of August at Observatory.

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Tennis RacketsChoosing the correct tennis racket is so important. The correct racket can help your tennis and the wrong racket will certainly hamper your performance on a court. Our resident pro, Duane places a great deal of emphasis on using the correct racket.

The correct racket for two people of the same age, or strength or level might differ. Some of the aspects that you need to consider are brand, weight, balance, construction, grip size, head size, what type of game you play, do you have long or compact strokes and do you need a powerful or control racket. Then off course you need a racket in your price range and we all have our favorite brand, or the racket that our hero uses.

So needless to say there are many challenges in choosing the correct racket. Many players play with the wrong tennis racket and don’t even know it. For youngsters it is crucial to start with the correct size racket and grip size and to progress to the next size up when needed. Often

Dainfern League Season Dainfern's league season is drawing to an end with Gauteng awards dinner in October. Our x3 teams have journeyed well through some heavy competition.

The courts are open 7 days a week and all players/residents/levels are welcome.

For coaching (4yrs old and upwards) or playing partners contact Pete on 084 549 7540.

Squash Update

parents skip sizes and it is not advisable. Choosing the correct racket does not have to be expensive either. As we say, “a workman needs the right tool for the job”.

The more experienced a player gets and advanced tournament players start specializing with their equipment. To take it a step further, the second most important choice you will make is choosing the correct string that suites your game and feel.

Some players are more hung up over strings than rackets and once they have the string that truly works for them they stick to it. Strings can ad more qualities to your racket, such as power, more control, great feel, more durable, softer or harder feel.

Tennis UpdateDuane Armstrong 082 456 5441 • duane@armstrongtennisacademy.co.za • www.armstrongtennisacademy.co.za

The world is your playground with many choices and option. Aren’t we spoilt!! Have fun choosing your next racket!

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Food & Beverage

Meat by Reservation:

Weekly Lucky DrawWe invite you to send in your photos of beauty that have been taken on the estate. They can be emailed to laura@dainfern.co.za. The winner will win a breakfast voucher delivered directly to your home.We look forward to welcoming you to our Saturday or Sunday morning breakfast in the very near future.

To reserve your table please contact the Duty Manager on 011 875 0442.

Monday Night Madness8 Queen Prawns, portion of calamari grilled or deep fried, with your choice of starch and glass of wine @ R119.00

To reserve your table please contact the Duty Manager on 011 875 0442. No sharing is allowed on specials.

Tuesday Night Rib NightThe very best Baby Back ribs - eat as much as you like @ R119.00. To reserve your table please contact the Duty Manager on 011 875 0442. No sharing is allowed on specials.

Wednesday Evening Spit BraaiRolls of pork belly, rare spit roasted sirloin, spit roasted chicken, French Italian Ciabatta breads served with salads and vegetables all to be finished off with dessert. Dishes are varies weekly. The cost will be R95.00 for adults, kids 4 - 6 R45.00 and kids under 4 eat for free. To reserve your table please contact the Duty Manager on 011 875 0442. No sharing is allowed on specials.

Breakfast On The Deck - Saturday & Sunday & Public HolidaysRolls of pork belly, rare spit roasted sirloin, spit roasted chicken, French Italian Ciabatta breads served with salads and vegetables all to be finished off with dessert. Dishes are varies weekly. The cost will be R95.00 for adults, kids 4 - 6 R45.00 and kids under 4 eat for free. To reserve your table please contact the Duty Manager on 011 875 0442. No sharing is allowed on specials.

Thursday Burger NightA burger of your choice at half the price. To reserve your table please contact the Duty Manager on 011 875 0442. No sharing is allowed on specials.

Happy Hour!Happy Hour in the Members' Bar has been extended from Monday to Saturday between 18h00 and 19h00. Visit the Members' Bar during this time and selected wines and beers will be half price! See you there!

Residents are informed that with immediate effect no persons under the age of 18 years shall be permitted in the Members Bar. We ask all residents and their guests to please respect and comply with this protocol.

TakeawaysFrom beautiful Burgers to perfect Pizza's and ravishing Ribs, Meat by Reservation offer wonderful take aways that are available from the Clubhouse on Monday to Sunday from 17h00 to 21h00 with free delivery to your home within Dainfern.

To place your orders, contact 011 875 0442. No take aways will be available for any of the above specials. Next time you are at the Clubhouse for a meal, ask your waitron for a copy of the take away menu.

Home Meal ServiceCooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all. Harriet Van Horne

Sometimes you just don't have it in you to go home, again, and think of something for dinner, again! We can make it easy for you - just bring us your dishes and we will fill them with your choice of Curry, Lasagnas, Cottage Pie or Pasta - your choice! For more information on the home meal service, contact Tracy on 011 875 0488.

Contact Sally on 083 290 3857 or 011 469 0079dalsaduplessis@telkomsa.net

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FUN DAYDAINFERN FAMILYFUN DAYDAINFERN FAMILYSunday, 7th September 2014 at the Pavillion

For more information on the Family Fun Day, please contact Laura on 011 875 0492 or

email laura@dainfern.co.za.

We have an awesome day of entertainment, action and fun

arranged for you on Sunday 7 September 2014. Fun rides

include a mechanical bull, a 4-man bungee, gyroscope,

jumping castles and a train to mention but a few!!

Kids need to purchase an arm band which will allow them access to all the fun rides. The arm band costs R50.00 and allows them access from 10h00 for the whole day. Don’t forget to pack the sun screen and a towel! Arm bands can be bought in advance – contact Laura laura@dainfern.co.za should you wish to purchase the arm bands for your kids in advance. Arm bands will also be available on the day from the ticket office.

Qhubeka will be hosting a fun bike race for kids from the ages of 2 to 12 years. To enter the bike race will cost R100 and will include a t-shirt and a medal at the end of the race. To enter the race, please contact Laura on 011 875 0492 or email laura@dainfern.co.za and she will give you the link to allow you to enter the kids’ race. You can also enter the kids’ race on the day.

Qhubeka will also have a “Stake your Claim” competition with an tremendous prize of a weekend away for two people at the Malori Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West Province valued at R40 000.00. The “stakes” will be on sale at the Family Fun Day at a cost of R25.00 per stake or you can buy 5 stakes for R100.00 and the person closest to the “claim” will receive this fantastic prize.

Dainfern Fellowship will have an entertainment section for toddlers and small kids where they can build puzzles, colour in and generally be entertained so mom and dad can relax a while.

We have twenty five stalls selling items from clothing, jewellery, baby clothes, toys, art – don’t forget your purse / wallet at home and you can get in some early Christmas shopping.

To end a fabulous and relaxing day Watershed will be entertaining us from 16h00 to 18h00 – don’t miss out – this is THE event of 2014!!

We would like to thank the following Estate Agents for their generous sponsorship for the Family Fun Day:-

Pam Golding Properties for sponsoring the stage for Watershed.

Engel & Völkers for their very generous sponsorship of the marquee.

Mosaic Properties for sponsoring the Mechanical Bull.

Century 21 for sponsoring the Parachute Rocket, the Gladiator Ramp and the Obstacle Castle.

Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International for sponsoring the Train.

MPG for sponsoring the Giant Slide.

Gaye Cawood Realty for sponsoring the Mechanical Pillow Bash.

Thank you so much for your generosity!

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This month's winner is Rose (age 7)

Congratulations!

Rose, you win a R100 prize. Please collect your prize from reception.

Colouring Competition Winner

Dainfern Lion’s Football ClubExtended Season

Wow, the season is nearly over and so much has happened.Dainfern Lions FC has excelled yet again, our under 9’s and 13’s top of their leagues and as we head into the final month of the winter season I am convinced we will end up winners. As for the rest of the age groups, also a great achievement and showing signs that next season we will win every age group. BY POPULAR DEMAND WE HAVE DECIDED TO CONTINUE INTO OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER WITH THE SUMMER LEAGUE. This has proved to be invaluable to all who attend as it acts as a curtain raiser to the winter season that starts again in February 2015. We strongly advise all current members to register for the SUMMER LEAGUE.

Please contact Allison.dainfernlions@gmail.com for more details.

Keep on kicking, Nic Papas, Chairman DLFC.

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Fun and interactive way of learning to swim!

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Running Club

It’s never too late!!Many people make New Years resolutions about getting fitter, but there is really no time like the present. Even though it feels like the year is almost over, its not too late to start running. In fact, it is very early in the road running season and it’s a great time to set some running goals. There are some great local events coming up and the weekly time trial is a great way to improve your fitness.

The Running Club meets at 5:30pm on a Wednesday evening just below the practice green and the time trial starts at 5:45pm sharp. We are still taking new members and there is a pro rata membership fee available because it is so late in the year.

For more information on the running club please contact Wendy Wood at dainfernrc@gmail.com

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Acmadenia heterophylla

Flower of the Month

Family: Rutaceae / Common names: Buchu, BoegoeRef: South African National Biodiversity Institute, South Africa.

This is a delicate looking shrub with starry pink flowers and a sweet lemony scent when touched. It belongs to the citrus family (Rutaceae) with most of the members commonly called buchu because of their aromatic leaves.

Best known is the real buchu, Agathosma betulina, which is widely used in medicine. But this little shrub, Acmadenia heterophylla, also deserves a closer look from visitors and gardeners.

Small and compact it grows to about 400 mm high, looking neat and green throughout the year. The dark green leaves are tiny with small hairs all along their edge and oil glands that emits the scent. Hardly ever without a flower, the bushes are covered with deep pink flowers at the tips of the stems during autumn, winter and spring. Each of the flower's five petals has a prominent dark pink nectar guide leading to the centre of the flower. Visiting bees are usually the pollinators, but butterflies also visit the plants.

Acmadenia heterophylla naturally occur on the hills and limestone outcrops around Bredasdorp, Caledon and Mosselbay in the southern Cape.

Growing Acmadenia heterophyllaAcdamenia heterophylla Acmadenia heterophylla easily adapts to growing in the garden where it requires full sun and well-drained soil. It will benefit from well prepared soil with compost and a thick layer of mulch. The plants also respond well to slow release fertilizer like 3:1:5. Although natural to limestone, Acmadenia heterophylla will also tolerate acidic soils. These are excellent plants for coastal gardens.

The plants can be propagated by seed or cuttings, but both require some skill. Fresh seed must be sown in autumn.

Cuttings have the advantage of producing a larger flowering plant faster than seedlings. Semi-hardwood cuttings, 50 to 70mm, are taken from the current year's growth (August to early October). Prepare cuttings by making a clean cut below the node and remove the third of the foliage. Dip the base of the cuttings in a rooting hormone such as Seradix 3. Firmly place cuttings in a medium of 50% bark and 50% polystyrene. Ideally these cuttings should now be placed in an well-aerated propagation unit with a bottom heat of 24-degree Celsius. Rooting occurs in 9 to 11 weeks. Carefully pot the rooted cuttings using a well-drained humus rich fynbos potting medium (2 parts leafmould, 1 part coarse sand). Plants will be ready for planting in 7 to 8 months. Feed regularly with a well balance nutrient. Yellow leaves can be treated with an application of iron chelate.

There are 33 species in the genus Acmadenia and they are mainly found in the southern and south western Cape. In this family, Rutaceae, of which the leaves of the plants are dotted with aromatic oil glands that produce fragrances unique to each species, there are also other interesting genera like Agathosma, Adenandra and Coleonema. Unfortunately these plants are not easy to obtain, but are sure to become more popular as they prove to be such excellent garden plants.

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Combretum kraussiiHochst. Family: Combretaceae / Common names: Forest Bushwillow

Tree of the Month

Handsome, quick growing and reasonably cold resistant, this tree is recommended for shady areas in gardens with a mild to warm climate.

DescriptionFlowers and white new leaves. This is a medium to large tree, that has been classified as mostly evergreen (Carr 1988) or deciduous or semi-deciduous (Van Wyk & Van Wyk 1997) tree. This beautifully decorative tree's leaves turn bright red to purple in winter, dropping just before flowering, which starts around August and continues through to November.

The flowers are creamy-white and carried in dense heads. Some trees also have a showy flush of small white leaves in spring which either turn green (Palmer & Pitman 1972)

or are replaced by the bright green leaves (Coates Pal-grave 2002). Four-winged fruit carried in clusters from about February to June follow the flowers. The fruit are small, light to dark red and turn a conspicuous brownish red when dry.

DistributionFound from the coast to the midlands in the eastern regions of South Africa and neighbouring Swaziland. The habitat ranges from rocky hillsides at altitudes from almost sea level up to 1 200 m. It grows anywhere from evergreen forest or forest margins to dense woodland.

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Derivation of name and historical aspectsThe specific name of this tree honours Dr F. Krauss of the Stuttgart Museum who made a collecting trip to South Africa in 1837-1840.

EcologyCombretums are pollinated by various kinds of insects, including bees. They have adapted to wind dispersal by developing a wing-like fruit structure that can carry the seed with the help of air currents or wind. Some animals are known to eat Combretum fruit and also help with the seed dispersal.

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Tree of the Month

Uses and cultural aspectsThe young stems are pliable and used in basket-making. The wood is tough and yellowish in colour; the sawdust can however cause a skin irritation. Certain parts from the tree are used to produce antidiuretics, lotions for eye infections, as well as antiseptics.

Growing Combretum kraussiiCombretum kraussii grows easily and quickly from seed. Fruit can be harvested, since it is produced in fair quantities and is usually not unduly parasitized. If fruit is collected for cultivation purposes it should be checked for parasites. Indications of parasites being present are small circular holes in the body or a gummy excrescence. Fruit should be stored in a dry place. It is a good idea to take the seed out of the fruit covering and soak it for an hour or so before sowing. Sow the seeds at a depth of 3-5 mm below the surface in a well-drained medium. The first seedling appears 9 to17 days after sowing. All seeds should have germinated after 15 to 29 days.

Protect seedlings from too much moisture - check that the soil drains well. Shelter seedlings from severe heat and cold for at least the first year. This is a fast-growing tree and can reach 1.7 m after two summers.

This tree is reasonably drought resistant. Water seedlings every 3-4 days in summer and every 7-10 days in winter.

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DNA Projects

Dainfern Nature Association Barn Owl Release ProjectBy Olivia Denny

Two young Barn Owls (Tyto alba) were placed in a release cage in Dainfern. The owls were fed every evening at the same time through a hole in the door of the pen, so that they would be accustomed to a feeding programme and their new location.

The feeding programme went very well for 7 weeks and the birds were very responsive. Towards the end, nearing their release, they started flying around the pen a lot, before being fed. The one owl was a more sociable fellow, but the other smaller one was a lot more shy and only ventured out after a while.

The day before their release the owls were not fed. The next night I went down to open the cage door with André Marx, our bird expert. We sat quietly at the site, watching the door of the pen very closely for about 20 minutes when the one owl sat at the door, moved to the grass and then flew onto the top of the release pen. After a while the second owl followed and did the same thing, and then they both disappeared over into Steyn City. Our hearts sank as I had become quite attached by now, and although we were hoping they would stay on our side of the fence they were free and the grassland on the other side of the fence probably looked more inviting.

The next evening it rained so I could not go down to feed them, so I had to wait another night. I placed their food on top of the cage, blew my whistle which they were now accustomed to when they were being fed, and sat on the wall and waited. Within seconds one owl arrived, flew onto the roof, then onto the ground, up onto the Steyn City wall and back again where he perched for a long while. I shone the spot light just below him and chatted to him as

I always did when I went down to feed them. He seemed content and happy knowing that there was food in sight. The owls will continue to be fed over the next week or so, until they lose interest in their food.

A pair of Barn Owls can consume up to 2000 rats in a year – the best and most earth-friendly rodenticide available. Owls are often feared, hated and even killed by superstitious people. Many people believe that because owls are awake and flying at night that they are evil and also have supernatural powers. Owls are just beautiful birds that have adapted really well to being nocturnal because there is not much competition from other birds at night and also because their food (rats) is also active at night.

Owl numbers are decreasing and therefore the rodent population is increasing. As a result more and more people are turning to rat poison to control the rats. The owls catch the dying rats and are poisoned as well, leaving them to die an agonising death as they bleed internally.

The Fourways Nature Conservators are appealing to all residents to stop using rat poison as this will jeopardise the program. Rat poison doesn’t just target rats. It will poison any creature, even humans. Please remember that there is no such thing as an owl friendly rat poison. Remove bird seed and dog faeces, garbage and compost and the rats will leave.

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Western Barn Owl Tyto alba

By André Marx

Bird of the Month

The Barn Owl is the most widely distributed species of owl in the world, having been introduced to many countries where it did not formerly occur, and having spread naturally because of the bird’s affinity to man-made structures.

Recently a taxonomic revision resulted in ‘our’ owl, which occurs in the western hemisphere, being classified as a different species and the common name was changed to Western Barn Owl to distinguish it from other Barn Owl forms in other parts of the world.

This species is essentially nocturnal and is known for its silent flight and pale colouration. Barn Owls hunt most of their food by sound which they detect with their keen sense of hearing. They hunt mostly small mammals, especially mice and rats, and are therefore an extremely useful species to have in any urban environment. The reality is that Barn Owls have declined in areas like Dainfern as the use of pesticides to control rats and mice has poisoned birds over time. From being a fairly common species in

the estate they are now only occasionally observed. Being nocturnal they are more often heard than seen and the key characteristic to listen for is their eerie shreee scream. This owl does not hoot, contrary to popular belief, the hooting sound you may hear on still nights belongs to the Spotted Eagle Owl which also occurs on the estate. If you hear that shrieking sound you will know this owl is in the vicinity and you should be pleased as the bird can pose no harm to any person.

The owl release project mentioned in this month’s newsletter is a superb initiative that will hopefully help bolster the population of these enigmatic birds in our region so that we can once again see these majestic owls silently floating around the estate at night. It is worthwhile noting that during the monitoring project Marsh Owls were also seen in the early evening in Dainfern, and together with the Spotted Eagle Owl which we know is present, we now have three species of owl on the estate. We must ensure our environment is kept as pristine as possible and is free of harmful pesticides so that these birds can prosper and be present for years to come.

WE NEED YOUto cycle the Momentum 94.7

Cycle Challenge for:Sunday, 16th November 2014Pledge to raise R2500.00 and we'll

support you all along the way!

For more info visit www.barkingarmysa.com or contact Tarryn at info@barkingarmysa.com or 082 909 1427.

Saving the life of one dog, won't change the world.But it will change the world for that one dog.

Please help us to spread the word and get other cyclists on board!

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WIN A Garden Voucher

Sponsored by

One lucky resident will stand the chance to win a garden voucher worth R250.00.

How to enter: All you need to do, is answer the question below & send your details by to cobbie@global.co.za (Ref: Garden Voucher) or place entries into the Dainfern Nature Association box at the Clubhouse by 12th September 2014.

Draw will take place on 15th September 2014. Winner will be contacted thereafter.

Question: What is the name of the DNA Project in this month's issue of In Focus?

Competition Entry Form

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The winner will be announced monthly in In Focus and can collect their R100 prize from reception. We accept photocopies of picture. Only children 11 years and younger may enter. Entries to be submitted by the 10th September 2014 into the Dainfern Nature Association’s Box at the Club House.

Colouring Competition

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Listing Directory

ACCOUNTING & TAX

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Professional Accounting (SA) / Professional Tax Practitioner (SA). For all your Accounting and Tax requirements.

AIR - CONDITIONERS

AA CURRIES HOME AIR-CONDTIONING

RichardKim

011 394 9696 / F: 011 975 9686sales@curries.co.za

Comfort Control for your home. Agents for LG, Panasonic, Samsung & Kelon. Sales, services & maintenance to all brands. Qualified technicians EST. 1976.

N HARRIS PTY Ron Gunnett 082 562 1566nharrispty@gmail.com

Repairs, Service, Installations, Cleaning of Filters, Re Gassing.

APPLIANCE REPAIRS / DISPOSAL

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Neil 082 565 7983 Electronic appliances. Repair, collected and delivered, TV's, flats screens, and plazma, hi-fi amps, DVD's, washing machines, fridge/freezers repaired and gassed.

MAXIMUM OUTPUT 0861 222 449 / 011 792 7074082 464 3587

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All work is guaranteed because our experience is our pride! Repairs and maintenance to all makes of fridges & freezers, ovens, stoves and laundry appliances. We are registered & authorised Bosch & Siemens agents.

ART GALLERY / INVESTMENT ART

THE POSTHOUSE GALLERY

Debbie van der Plank 083 326 5011theposthousegallery@gmail.com

If you are dreaming of owning art, but don't know where to start, come and see us. We represent a wide range of South African artists' work and can advise you.

ATTORNEYS / CONVEYANCERS

BOOGAARD ATTORNEYS Lisa Boogaard 072 116 4121www.boogard.co.za

Boogaard Attorneys – can assist with Commercial, Labour & Insolvency Law, debt collection and drafting of Wills.

CHRISNA RICHE Chrisna Riche 011 513 3548 / 083 530 0465 Attorney, Conveyancer and Notary. www.richeattorneys.co.za

WWW ATTORNEYS Herman Waldick 012 643 0004082 721 3276

The partner, Herman Waldick, resides on the Estate. Consultations can be arranged at the conference facility on the Estate.

AWNINGS

SHADELINE AWNINGS Gerald 083 226 7152011 728 8233

All types of canvas awnings and patio roller blinds. New fixed and retractable. Recoveries and repairs of existing. Quality and workmanship guaranteed.

BEAUTY / BODY / HAIR / MASSAGE / NAILS

FIRST CHOICE CLINIC Jacqui Young 082 733 4379jacquiyoung@vodamail.co.za

Home Salon in Broadacres specialising in micro-needling, chemical peels and anti-ageing facials. Great results when done as a course of treatments. Stockists of Lamelle, Regime A and Dermafix. Sports massage also available. Great before and after sporting events.

SUN SPICE SOLARIUM Tania 011 469 3213 Now open at the Valley Shopping Centre. Treatments on offer: 10 minute sun shower or sun bed; red light collagen therapy bed; spray tan with a choice of 3 colour depths; ozone & stream sauna therapy. Open Mon to Sun. Contact us for trading hours and appointments.

BUILDING CONTRACTORS / HOME MAINTENANCE / PAINTERS / ARCHITECTS

ADAM PAINTERS & CARPENTERS

Adam 071 073 3575 For all your house painting. All capentry jobs - door hanging, ceilings, b.i.c, kitchen cupboards, wooden floors and skirtings.

ARL LYNROA (PTY) LTD Roger 082 459 9289F: 011 792 9461

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Austin 078 244 8531 Experienced handyman: Renovations, painting, tiling & maintenance. Good workmanship and reliable. Ref available Dainfern Area & Fourways.

BONGANI HOME IMPROVERS PROFESSIONAL

072 395 6727 House painting, building, renovations, rhinolite, tiling, ceiling, window glazing, damp proofing, handyman etc. refs.

BOYS ON THE MOVE Alpha Sokhela 073 048 9629 All building work & maintenance. Electrical work. Handyman.

BUILDING & HOME IMPROVEMENT ASSISTANCE

Vusi Dube 072 467 5831 Damp proofing, painting, suspended ceilings, flash plaster ceilings, bulkhead, partioning, door fittings, cornices and skirtings. Very reliable and work impeccable.

BRILLIANT PAINTER Jerry 072 313 6778 Outstanding work: brick work, electrical with coc, tiling, paving, plastering, rhinolite, damp proofing, ceiling repairs and renovation. Ref. Cathy 011 469 0265.

CARPENTRY SPECIALIST Claude 083 378 0896 Folding door, sliding door patio enclosures, new door and window installations, timber restorations and associated home maintenance. All work supervised.

CARE CONSTRUCTION Ian Greig 011 469 4300 An Established Company (19 years). Specialising in New Homes, Additions, Alterations, Entertainment Areas & Paving.

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Design Waterproofing Systems, specialists in: Waterproofing, Damp proofing, Re-Roofing, Painting, Floor and Wall Coatings, Roof Spray Painting, All types of Roof Repairs.

HANDYMAN BONANG Bonang 078 465 3362 We can offer you a reliable service to maintain your property form tiling, hanging doors, painting, drainage, renovations etc. ref Dainfern.

HANDY MAN ON CALL Sean Mc Guire 082 451 9568 Handy man on call, we do it ALL, nothing to small, references available, from tiles to painting, small building projects, waterproofing.

HOME ASSISTANCE Louis 083 789 3594 Painting, steelwork, tiling, varnishing, paving, skirtings shelving, door hanging, garden walls & lights, curtain rails and burglar proofing. No job too small - free quotes - best prices.

INVESTMENT HOMES Robert Sova 082 828 2834 Construction and project management. New homes, alterations and renovations.

L.M. PROJECTS Lungi 078 559 0970074 654 3555

Services: Painting, plastering, alterations, ceilings/partitions, cornice, tiling, electrician & waterproofing. Ref. available.

N HARRIS PTY (LTD) WATERPROOFING CONTRACTORS

Ron Gunnett 082 562 1566F: 011 705 3055

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Waterproofing of all roofs, rising damp on boundary, internal and external walls, exterior wall coatings. We also attend to blocked sewers, plumbing, geyser problems, renovation of pools with epoxy coatings (any colour). Established 1994.

PAINT FRIENDLY CC Chris 082 332 9255www.paintingcontractorsgauteng.co.za

Interior & Exterior Coatings; Waterproofing; Torch-On; Roof Coatings; Dampproofing; Liquid Based (waterproofing). Owner supervision; No Sub Contractors, 7 Successful years in the Kyalami Estate; Recommended Painting contractor for the Estate. Guarantees on all work.

PHG BUILDERS Simon 082 352 1347 New buildings, renovations, waterproofing, ceilings, any building related projects. No job too small (NHBRC) registered Dainfern references.

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SIMANGE PAINTERS & RENOVATORS

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REPUTABLE HANDYMAN SERVICE

Grant Barnes 060 343 6626www.grantbarnes.co.za

Over 12 years of reputable Handyman Services in Dainfern. Specializing in Woodwork - decking, woodwork repairs, custom built woodwork, oil treatment of window frames and doors. Building, damp-proofing, waterproofing, steel work, tiling, roofing, underfloor heating, painting, minor electrical, plumbing, solar technology, special features and odd jobs. References on request.

TOUCH OF CLASS COATINGS

Dominica Schler 082 882 0239 Professional painting and coating contractors. Quality service, quality products: Interior & exterior painting; Specialised & designer applications; Waterproofing service; Damp proofing services. All projects are owner supervised. Contact us for a FREE quotation.

UNIVERSAL ROOFING 011 708 7474 / 4024Fax: 086 631 6610

Waterproofing and roof repairs. FREE quotes. All work guaranteed. Reputable references available. www.universalroofing.co.za

WATERPROOFING & PAINTING CONTRACTORSN Harris Pty Est 1994 serving Dainfern for 21 years

Ron Gunnett 082 562 1566 FLAT ROOF. waterproofing using torch on materials. RIDGE TILE joint repairs. RISING DAMP. Internal/External cures. PAINTING of internal/external walls, boundry walls and tiled roofs. ALL houshold repairs.

WOODPECKER PROJECTS Marcus Proome 082 458 2590mproome@mweb.co.za

Carpentery/Woodwork. General and artistic woodwork. Specialising in repairs to wooden doors and windows. All work carried out by myself. 40 years experience.

ZAGATO PROJECTSIn Association with INTERIOR DECOR & DESIGN

011 469 3375 / 011 469 0767083 375 4332 / 082 940 3571

gtvlouw@mweb.co.za

COMMERICAL & HOMECARE PROJECT SPECIALISTS. Project size irrelevant. From building alternations and paint to hanging pictures, we do it all. For quotes call us now. Fax: 086 652 3642 / interiordd@mweb.co.za / www.interior-decor-design.co.za

CARS FOR SALE

PETE'S CARS Pete 084 549 7540petecdickinson@gmail.com

www.petescars.co.za

Buying or Selling? Cars, golf carts, motorbikes, boats, helicopters, aeroplanes, trailers and household appliances. In business for 10 years - will always Pete's fair deal. For as little as R3000 I can partner with you.

ROGER'S CARS Roger 082 473 7722 Cash for cars.

CHEF / CHEF SERVICE

STEFF THE CHEF Steffanie 072 566 7091stefflandman@hotmail.com

Private Chef Service in your home, catering for your family's daily requirements. Full time/part time. Personalised specifically to your needs. Catering for all functions. Max. 100ppl.

CHURCH

4 WAYS UNITED CHURCH Pastor Steve Dunnettwww.4waysunited.

org.za

084 250 6322010 224 0199

stdunnett@gmail.com

“4Ways United Church situated in the Indaba Hotel, off William Nicol Drive. Celebrating and worshipping Jesus Christ in a very comfortable and friendly environment. Service starts at 09h30 on Sunday mornings, and Sunday School classes cater for all ages.”

DAINFERN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Willem Lindeque

076 423 6570dainfernfellowship@gmail.com

www.dainfern.co.za/fellowship/index

Dainfern Fellowship is a family orientated community based Church. Services are held from 09h00 – 10h30 at the Dainfern Clubhouse – Hall A. A welcoming invitation is extended to all.

GLORY TO GLORY MINISTRIES

011 484 4532083 590 5263

Sunday Church Service, Children ministry, intercession and teaching of the word.

JUNCTION CHURCH 011 022 4221info@junctionchurch.org.za

Sunday morning services 9:00 am situated on William Nicol at the Junxion Center. www.junctionchurch.org.za

MY FATHERS HOUSE Pastor: Robert H. Kelley

082 561 1597www.myfathershouse.co.za

Sunday Service at 10.30 am in Melville: First Avenue and third Street, Johannesburg.

SPIRIT AND LIFE BIBLE CHURCH FOR ALL NATIONS

Pastor Andrew John 071 042 7168 Services: 10am-12pm on (Sun), 8-9pm (Tues). Life Bible Church - Sunday service delivers a word impact message & Tues prayers & studying. Also raising leaders to join pilgrims pursuing a glorious inheritance.

CLEANING / SERVICES / WINDOWS / CARPETS / UPHOLSTERY

A1 SPOTLESS CLEANING SERVICES

Glen 082 716 0711F: 011 475 4475

Making you look even better. Dry powder system - carpet/upholstery/ pre/post/spring/domestic cleaning services offered for total peace of mind.

BULK DRY CLEANING Ron 082 562 1566 Bulk dry cleaning of heavy curtains, duvets. Collected and returned, pressed and bagged in plastic.

EASY CARPET CLEANER 082 211 8492082 290 6469

The home people, we clean carpets, chairs, lounge suites, cushion. All interiors, cars, shops, you name it.

FORMBY WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE

Jan Engelbrecht 011 764 3727 / 011 768 4218082 338 1704

F: 011 768 4218

Window Cleaning Services. Let us put the sparkle back in your windows! Call Jan for a free quotation for cleaning at competitive prices. We will beat any written quote.

LIZZIE'S MAIDS 011 760 1610 / 6420Fax no: 086 527 6902www.lizziesmaids.co.za

Established 1997. Trained maids. Delivered and collected at your home. Domestic, business, pre and post occupantional cleaning.

RED HOT MAIDS Wadzi 011 465 2874 / 072 823 5272 info@redhotcleaning.co.zawww.redhotcleaning.co.za

“Professional, Reliable Maid Service. Daily Maid Rental, Spring Cleaning, Post/Pre Occupational Cleaning, Teams, Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. We go the Extra Mile!

THE REAL DON 011 469 4831www.therealdon.co.za

We provide superior quality cleaning of all personal and household effects together with tailoring, alterations and mending services. Post/pre occupation house valet and flood water removal also undertaken.

CLOTHING / HANDBAGS / FASHION / SHOES

THE HIP SHOP Sally du Plessis 083 290 3857 / 011 469 0079 dalsaduplessis@telkomsa.net

Exclusive ladies and teen fashion boutique in Dainfern. Trendy clothing: stunning tops, camisoles, bling belts, handbags and much more. Open Monday to Friday 9 - 3. Saturdays view by appointment.

COMPUTERS / PRINTERS

MAPLE INK Robert 073 502 3363rob@mapleink.co.zawww.mapleink.co.za

Original & compatible inkjet/laser toner cartridges. Full onsite technical support for PC & printer issues. Best quality and unparallel service. Eco friendly products and fundraiser initiative.

QUICK SERVICE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Tammi 083 600 2533quickserviceit@icon.co.za

ON-SITE service, sales, support, repairs, upgrades and networking.PC’s, Laptops, printers, hardware and software.

ELECTRICIANS / ELECTRICAL REPAIRS

AAB-TECH PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL

Andrew 011 469 1190 / 011 022 3962082 556 5133

Earth leakages, fault finding, faulty plugs & lights- General electrical works done professionally @ competitive prices 24/7.

ARCK ELECTRICAL SERVICE

Marco 079 329 5699 Specialising in random tripping, all electrical faults, balancing of three phase supply, reduction of excessive power usage and all general household maintenance repairs. Open 24hrs.

A-Z PLUMBING ELECTRICAL & APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Janusz 082 449 1997janusz@pixie.co.za

For all your plumbing requirements from burst pipes to faulty toilets. The right price plumbers. All work guaranteed. For all your electrical requirements and appliance repairs-all makes.

B4 ELECTRICAL Peter Bekker 011 462 9630 / 083 452 0635sibekker@mweb.co.za

For fast, friendly, personal service on all your electrical requirements. 24hr call out.

ELECTRICAL-MOKAPANE Ronald 072 154 9735F: 011 235 7777

mokopane@channeldata.co.za

Electrical installations & maintenance, house rewiring, emergency call outs, security Lighting, Fault finding & repairs, power failures, geysers, pool/spa motors, certificates of compliance. Underfloor heating installations & repairs, sales & installations of generators and UPS.

ESTATE AGENTS / COMMERCIAL & RENTAL PROPERTIES

BLUE DOT PROPERTIES Cindy Davidson 082 784 0316011 691 7900

cindy@bluedotproperties.co.za

Office space to let in Lonehill (Thembi Place) and in Dainfern (Mulberry Hill). Various office sizes as well as serviced or non-serviced options available.

CENTURY 21 Anne CopleyMarianna Frasca

André Marx Sue McNeilage Tania Heurtaux

083 600 0566083 260 9255083 411 7674

079 119 8903 (Rentals)082 550 2222 (Rentals)

Century 21:Lifestyle Team. Agents of Change. Your Sales Pro-fessionals. www.century21lifestyle.co.za / Office number: 011 460 1599 / Email: lifestyle@century 21.co.za

CHAS EVERITT Sue BrownlieNicole PolteraTyla Bowen

083 450 1600083 607 8880084 597 2515011 463 2033

www.ChasEveritt.co.za

Sue Bronlie and her team look forward to meeting with you to discuss all your property requirements and to provide you with professional property advice and exceptional service.

FINE & COUNTRY Gill ManderGeoff Mander

Florence ChikoworeMusta Mudavanhu

082 372 3278073 251 1206082 923 7509083 509 2977

Dynamic marketing approaches. Unrivalled service.Office number: 011 234 6545; Email: jeff.mander@fineandcountry.com; Website:fineandcountry.com

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Brian FalconerGarth Humphries

Office

082 651 7890 (Sales)082 497 0155 (Rentals)

011 465 0410

A real estate company of choice selling the finest of property, worldwide offices @ Broadacres Shopping Centre.broadacres@engelvoelkers.com

EXECUTIVE PROPERTIES Nicci HumphreysLara PretoriusCarrie Field

082 492 0111083 650 9044082 372 2983

www.executiveproperties.co.za

Executive Properties specialize in Corporate Rentals and offer complete and professional service in the rental and sale of homes in Dainfern and surrounding estates. Contact us to buy, sell, or rent your home. Tel. 011 469 4107

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GAYE CAWOOD REALTY GayeJoyce

Sue (Rentals)Office

083 601 1593082 807 3497082 452 0086011 469 4070

Contact us for that “Extra Special Service” you deserve. Best Networking Agents! sales@gcr.co.za / www.gcr.co.zaF: 011 469 3861

HYACYNTH PROPERTIES HelenCynthia

082 920 3640082 375 0925

Marketing your home for all it’s worth. Office no. 011 469 4937.info@hyacynth.com / www.hyacynth.com

MOSAIC PROPERTIES 011 465 5996 083 653 5158

www.mosaicproperties.co.za

Your Property – Our Priority! Contact us if you are in the market to buy, sell or rent! Situated at The Embassy Unit 6, 50 Mulbarton Road – Cnr William Nicol – Lonehill (opposite The Leaping Frog)

MONEY PROPERTY GROUP (MPG)

VickyPaul

082 898 7086 /Vicky@mpgsa.co.za082 572 1795 / Paul@mpgsa.co.za

011 467 0721www.mpgsa.co.za

To deliver paramount service in all aspects of sourcing, selling and purchasing of property, both locally and abroad. We will negotiate every lease as if it was our own and maintain a professional service through our professional team at all times.Residential, Commercial, Industrial Sales & Leasing. Situated in Stratford Office Park on Ceder Road, Broadacres.

PAM GOLDING PROPERTIES (DAINFERN)

SueBrenda

Jean (Rentals)

082 892 8772083 251 4452 083 265 3621

Pam Golding Estate Agents, 170 offices national. www.pamgolding.co.za / Office no. 011 469 4691

PAM GOLDING PROPERTIES (PAARL)

Ronel PienaarJordan Greenhalgh

Igna De Villiers

082 556 2433083 298 1481082 884 8492

paarl@pamgolding.co.za

Does Estate living in the Cape Winelands sounds like a great lifestyle change to you? Val de Vie Wine and Polo Estate, Pearl Valley (Jack Nicklaus designed) Golf Estate, and Boschenmeer Golf Estate near Paarl offer the perfect country lifestyle in the heart of the Cape Winelands. All offer state-of-the-art security and boast close proximity to a host of top schools and leisure activities.

SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY

DawnDermot Margie Office

082 575 9956083 680 5286083 644 7770011 469 4950

“Selling masterpieces in every area”. BOOMING RENTAL MARKET There is an increased demand for rental properties in The Estate, Fourways Gardens, Cedar Lakes etc. Should you be considering renting out, please contact us to assist you in finding a suitable corporate tenant. From Cottages to Mansions. www.sothebysrealty.co.za

FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS

DEVERE GROUP Mark Wood-GushBusiness Development

Manager

072 326 7066mark.woodgush@devere-group.com

karl.brearley@devere-group.comwww.devere-group.com

deVere Africa is the world's largest independent financial consultancy with a truly global presence. We provide expert, impartial financial advice in international savings, bonds, life insurance, pensions as well as structured products to expatriate clients and international investors around the globe.

GARAGE DOORS / GATES

G DOOR Mike Harris 072 294 5974 / www.gdoor.co.za Garage door automation, installation & repairs. Personal Service.

DIGITAL SYSTEMS Josua 078 180 5416 New installations , repairs and sevices to gate and garage automation, alarms systems, intercoms, electric fence, remote programming, electical repairs and pool pumps.

GARDENING / IRRIGATION

BRAND'S TREE FELLING 0861 708 000F: 086 530 6656

brandstf@mweb.co.za

Tree felling, tree maintenance, site cleaning, supplier of wood chips, fully insured. SALI (South African Landscape Institute) Selected Supplier.

GARDEN DEL PALMAS Dieter Wiese 011 708 1545083 628 8990

F: 086 689 3429gardendelpalmas@mweb.co.za

Your garden service with the personal touch. Your garden looking down? Want to make a change? We provide clean ups, garden maintenance, landscaping, refuse removal, tree felling, palm trimming and professional irrigation systems.

IRRIPLAN IRRIGATION Alon Gaber 083 796 6306F: 086 509 2326irriplan@saol.com

Professional Irrigation Installations, Repairs & Maintenance. Gardens, Lawns, office complexes etc. Low maintenance sprinklers. Manual or computerized systems. Guaranteed personal touch from design to installation. Call Alon for your free quotation.

JEANS GARDENS Mike 083 249 2325jeansgardens@netactive.co.za

Weekly pool & garden maintenance. We also offer cleanups, lawn dressing & compost. Over 15 years experience in the Estate. 5 days a week. We also collect garden refuse.

LAWN CARE PLUS Phillipa Ian

072 208 3587084 888 1632

T/F: 011 462 3416ian@lawncareplus.co.za

Lawn Treatments, bad weed and insect control, lawn dressing and compost, scarifying (verti-cutting), instant lawn installed (sun and shade), lawn aeration and complete lawn make-overs. Tool sharpening available. www.lawncareplus.co.za

LIVING ELEMENTSGarden & Landscape Developers

Wayne 079 882 7672wayne@livingelements.co.za

www.livingelements.co.za

Services: Landscape design; irrigation; clean ups; koi ponds & pools; decking; water features; maintenance. Quality design & maintenance for: Developments; estates; townhouses; private homes; offices; golf courses and community villages.

NATURE’S WAY LANDSCAPING

Sharon le Roux 082 415 8786011 469 4031

Landscaping: Need help in your garden? Landscaping of new and “old” gardens. Revamps, compost, lawn dressing, irrigation installations and repairs, large trees, clean-ups and pot features.

PONDEIRA HORICULTURAL SERVICES

011 462 8789pondeira@tiscali.co.za

Call us for all your garden rerquirements - install, change, upgrade or maintenance. Office & home. Very reasonable rates & workable solutions. Year round service par a short close between Christmas & New Year.

SLUG & LETTUCE Charlotte 011 469 0132083 601 7466

Design and installation of beautiful gardens. New or existing: with emphasis on organic and indigenous plantings. I live in Dainfern and have installed some lovely gardens on the Estate.

SOFT RAIN IRRIGATION Isaac 078 658 4371 For all you irrigation requirements.- new installatons, maintenance and repairs - 12 years experience.

TOM’S IRRIGATION Cobus 071 075 3330tomsirrigation@vodamail.co.za

Irrigation. For installation & repairs of automated & manual irrigation systems. Includes back-up & full after sales service. www.tomro.co.za

WATERQUEST IRRIGATION SERVICE

Stuart Warren 076 438 1024info@waterquest.co.za

Waterquest Irrigation offers a professional call-out irrigation maintenance service. We also specialise in design, installation, and upgrades to fully automatic systems, and extensions to existing irrigation systems.

GAS

GAS FAMILY Nan 078 050 6600info@gasfam.co.za / www.gasfam.co.za

Cylinder refilling and deliveries; gas installations & servicing; gas appliances; energy saving solutions. Prepare for winter now!!

GLASS

ECHO GLASS 011 465 3851/8168 For all your glass requirements.

GOLF CARTS / ACCESSORIES

BATTERY PIT STOP Mohammed 011 397 6748083 389 7653

mohammed@batterypitstop.co.za

We supply Trojan Golf Cart Batteries. Battery Specialists. Visit our website at www.batterypitstop.co.za

PRO YAMAHA GOLF CARS Leroy 083 635 5842 / F: 011 794 3919 Pro Yamaha – Golf Car and accessories dealer.

HEALTH / FITNESS / WEIGHT LOSS

BODYSTOCK HEALTH & NUTRITION

011 469 3269www.bodystock.co.za

Premium local and imported vitamins, minerals and supplements. Personal training, goal specific diet and exercise programmes.At the Valley Shopping Centre, Broadacres Drive.

iFIT WELLNESS & NUTRITION

011 465 9085www.iFitwellness.co.zalloyd@iFitwellness.co.za

Intense workout extra strength. Magnum Quattro. Magnum Opus. Free delivery great opening specials contact us now. The Embassy, Mulbarton Road, cnr. William Nicol Drive, Fourways.

MOBILE THERAPIST Christina 083 660 8944 Deep tissue massage, sports injuries & reflexology.Relieve muscular pain & tension & aid circulation. Help prevent & speed up recovery of sports injuries & stiffness.

REIKI ENERGY HEALING Colleen 076 574 8741 Reiki energy healing; chakra balancing and angel healing. Come and de-stress your body, mind and spirit. Situated in Dainfern. Reiki course available in Chartwell.

HOLIDAY HOMES / TRAVELCRUISE MASTERS(Central Cruise Agency)

Peter Tel: 011 469 5580 email@cruisemasters.co.za

General Sales Agent for Holland America Lines / WindStar Cruises / Costa Cruises.For all your cruise requirements call us or visit our office at No:1 Gateside Ave (Off Cedar Road), Dainfern Golf Estate.

HOLIDAY HOMES Peter 082 747 7715 Pezula golf hotel & spa (Knysna) 5 star luxury suite available in high season at 50% discounted rates.

HORSE RIDING / SADDLER

CHARTWELL STABLES ShirleyStables

083 500 0103073 952 8572

cstables@netactive.co.za

Children's Riding School. We specialise in teaching children to ride on safe ponies with qualified instructors. Pony camps, fun days and training shows held regularly. Ladies rides in the mornings. "Have fun while you learn".

INSURANCE

LEGACY INSURANCE Anthony 011 469 5897082 835 4128

anthony@legacybrokers.co.za

Legacy Insurance Brokers is a Short Term Insurance Brokerage based in Gauteng, specialising in customising all your insurance requirements. We cover Personal and Commercial Insurance and apply preferential rates for security estate living.

INTERIOR / FURNITURE

BEFORE & AFTERFURNITURE RESTORERS’ & RESELLERS

Derick 082 569 3448derick.mindsetmatters@gmail.com

Renovating and it’s time to replace? Moving and don’t want to take it all? Downscaling and it simply won’t fit? No time to shop for that specific piece? Got something to restore, change or enhance? Let me take the hassle off your hands - buy, source, restore & deliver used furniture.

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INTERIOR DÉCOR & DESIGN

Karen Schaefer Louw 082 940 3571011 469 0767

interiordd@mweb.co.zawww.interior-decor-design.co.za

We offer a complete design, supply and installation service, tailored to your individual requirements (budget/ per room), with emphasis on creativity, quality & service. We provide the inspiration to help you achieve an interior that reflects your taste and lifestyle.

MAKOYA BLINDS Arnold 071 356 0945084 414 7774

makoyablinds@gmail.com

We do sales and installations of blinds. Repair and service of all wooden blinds, aluminium blinds, vertical blinds and roller blinds. We also clean blinds.

OLOLARA FURNITURE REPAIRS

Tina 083 260 1562tina9@worldonline.co.za

Is that prized wooden table cracked or broken? Has the dog chewed the corner of your precious table? To see how easy it is to repair and re-furbish your wooden furniture give us a call.

JEWELLERY

GILL'S GEMS GillSandy

083 616 1066083 671 2703

Located in Dainfern Estate. Quality jewellery custom-made to your taste. Custom-made to your budget.

PIAJEH Alexia Katz 011 469 4624info@piajeh.co.za

Jewellery, Contemporary & Designer, Giftware & Objet d' Art. The Valley Shopping Centre.

LOCKSMITH

BRAD'S LOCK & KEY 082 854 9898 / 011 802 4114 All locksmithing work-Keys made/ doors opened. Also, gate motors/ gates etc. installed.

MEDICAL

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTin Dainfern Estate

Arèt du Preez 074 482 7900 Marital, sexual and family-related problems. Executive coaching, personal growth. Stress, anxiety and depression.

EYETEK OPTOMOTRIST 011 469 5600 / www.eyetek.co.za Optometrists at the Valley Shopping Centre. 30% off all sunglasses.

FAMILY DOCTOR Dr Moray Shirley 082 898 6748087 310 4900 / 011 467 1432

Family Doctor: Dr Moray Shirley, Dr Alison Perks. Have moved to the Broadacres Shopping Centre - near Spar.

PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLOR

Lorna Quinn 082 456 5692lornaquinn@telkomsa.net

www.lornaquinn.co.za

Qualified, registered counsellor with many years experience specialising in the management of depression, anxiety, stress, personal grief and loss, dementia/alzheimers.

PSYCHOLOGIST / COUNSELLOR

Charmaigne March 083 239 4309 / 011 469 3256

Specialising in trauma, relationship, career counseling, etc.

PAINT AND HARDWARE

PAINT EMPORIUM & HARDWARE

Ian, Quinton, Dexter and William

011 465 0081F: 011 465 0578cedar@wol.co.za

Your one-stop Paint & D.I.Y Hardware Shop. Full range of Earthcote, Plascon & Prominent Paints. We also offer locksmith facilities. www.paintemporium.co.za

PARTIES AND FUNCTIONS

BUSYBOUNCERS Catherine 082 072 5003busybouncers@mweb.co.za

www.busybouncers.co.za

Jumping castles and water slides for hire. Birhtday parties, corporate funtions and school fun days. We deliver, set up and collect your castle.

PEST CONTROL / HYGIENE

ECO-SMART PEST AND HYGIENE

Louis Hauptfleisch 082 456 7051F: 086 245 1182

louis@ecosmartpest.co.zawww.ecosmartpest.co.za

Eco-Smart Pest and Hygiene is an eco-friendly pest control company. Contact us for a free quote for termites, rats, mice, ants, cockroaches, fishmoths, fleas, etc.

PET & HOME CARE

HOTDOGS MOBILE DOG GROOMING SALON

George Vey 0861 000 777083 641 7111

www.hotdogsgrooming.co.za

Hotdogs Mobile Dog Grooming Salon takes care of your best friends grooming needs at your home, inside our luxury mobile salon - wash condition, dip, nails, ears, shedding solution, cutting & styling.

HOUSE, HORSE & HOUND PET CARING SERVICE

Nicole 082 554 6237nicole@househorseandhound.co.za

www.househorsehound.co.za

It is our passion to make sure that your pets are well looked after when you are away. Conveniently situated on a 2.5 hector property in Chartwell. We offer a house visiting service as well as kennels. See our website or call for more details. WINTER SPECIAL: Bring your dog for 3 days or more and receive the 2nd stay at half price.

PET & HOME SITTER Dee-Jean 076 035 6908djb160453@yahoo,com

Mature Lady with 20 years’ experience will fill the gap that you leave while away from home.

MUST LOVE DOGS 071 676 3033info@mustlovedogs.co.zawww.mustlovedogs.co.za

15 luxury suites; private gardens; radios; heaters and fans.

PLUMBING / SOLAR

AAB-TECH PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL

Andrew 011 469 1190011 022 3962 / 082 556 5133

Burst pipes & geysers, no hot water, blocked drains, toilet repairs - General plumbing done professionally @ competitive prices 24/7.

ARCK PLUMBING Marco 076 442 3371/079 329 5699arckservices@gmail.com

Specialising in: Low pressure; blocked drains; general maintenance; leak detection; burst geysers; 24/7 emergency services incl. all public holidays.

A-Z PLUMBING Janusz 082 449 1997janusz@pixie.co.za

For all your plumbing requirements from burst pipes to faulty toilets. The right price plumbers. All work guaranteed. We now install solar systems.

CALIFORNIA PLUMBERS & MAINTENANCE

Dube 011 056 9834076 132 0846

www.californiapainters.co.za

SERVICES: blocked drains; faulty toilets; leaking tapes; burst; faulty and new installations on geysers; renovations and construction.

DAINFERN PLUMBING Wesley Ridgway 083 4702345 wez46@hotmail.com

Solar geysers with rebate offered, geyser installations, bathroom alterations, valves, burst pipes, leaking toilets, all general plumbing maintenance offered.

FOURWAYS PLUMBING Steve 011 705 2145082 440 5111

Professional plumbers. We do: geysers, valves, washing machine connections, water leaks, storm water systems, roof flashings all at very competitive prices.

MOTLOUNG PLUMBING SPECIALIST

Abram 071 211 8567abramplumbing@nokiamail.com

Plumbing & maintenance; bathroom renovations; burst geysers; burst pipes; blocked drains; leaking taps; new installations (solar geysers etc.; heat pumps. For all your plumbing needs. 15 years experience.

WEBSTERS WATERBOYS PLUMBING

Chris 076 185 7566 Professional plumbing done by experienced plumbers. All domestic plumbing maintenance - geysers, valves, burst pipes, blocked drains, leaks & drips. Call us today for promt professional service.

POOL SERVICES

A-Z POOLS & REPAIRS Martin 074 443 1429 Re-marbalite & new mosaics. Pump replacements. Filter replacements. Pool timers. Pool lights. Sand changes. Pipeline repairs or replacements. Pool maintenance. Once-off clean-ups. We can tendto all pool related problems! Supervision on site.

GLOBAL GREEN PROCUREMENT

Brent 082 605 0715brent@globalgreenprocurement.co.za

Trade in your existing pool pump for an energy saving pump. Save up to 90% on electricity bill between R6 700 and R28 000 per year. Please mail your electricity bill to Brent with address and day of entry.

PALM POOLS & SPA Jackie 072 132 5703pps@cmconline.co.za

Contact us for all your pool requirements. We do weekly pool maintenance, repair or replace pumps, filters and install timers, install salt chlorinators and change filter sand. All work is done under supervision. Quality is guaranteed.

SANDTON POOL RENOVATORS CC

Rennovation and New Pool Specialists

BrendaOffice

082 332 7253082 322 7253

F: 086 730 2204brendawilliams@sandtonpools.co.za

www.sandtonpools.co.za

Sign up for weekly maintenance and never pay another service call:- we will also donate R5,00 to SPCA Midrand as long as contract runs. New pools, infinity pools, real rock pools, pool windows, natural dams, streams lapas renovations, spa's, waterfeatures gold fish and koi ponds, econo deck and Rhodesian teak decks. Leak detecting, heat pumps, clorination, chlorine inline feeders, auto fill, energy saving pool pumps and stainless steel fittings, submersible pumps.

RELOCATION & REMOVALS

ELLIOTT MOBILITY 011 256 3000 / F: 011 256 3200 / www.elliotmobility.com

Services: World class removal company specialising in household and office moving, storage, fine art moving, relocation services, and immigrations, both nationally and abroad.

MOVIT MOBILITY 011 312 5196info@movit.co.za / www.movit.co.za

Movit provides a personalised moving service for local, long distance, overseas & office moving - 45 years of moving excellence.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

GREAT ESTATES Terrance

Charmaine

O82 490 3649 terrance@greatestates.co.za

083 599 1343charmaine@greatestates.co.za

Specialising in none resident landlords Property Management, Home Care and Tennant Management at all levels. Let us keep your asset well maintained and functional ensuring your maximum return on investment.

SCHOOLS/PLAYGROUPS

CHARTWELL COUNTRY COLLEGE

079 641 9768 011 021 6144

marlien@chartwellcountrycollege.co.zawww.chartwellcountrycollege.co.za

Is your child unhappy at school? Classes too big? Students - Grade 0 to A-level are invited to apply; Small Classes, with maximum of 12 students ensures that each student receives the attention they need to fulfill their true potential. We have experienced and passionate teachers dedicated to providing your son / daughter with the most effective personal learning experience available.

DAINFERN COLLEGE Deidré Proxenos 011 469 0635www.dainferncollege.co.za

Dainfern College believes in developing the whole child through the provision of academic, sporting, cultural and technological activities. Our students write the internationally well-accepted IEB examination and a strong academic focus exists at the College.

HERONBRIDGE COLLEGE Carryn Boden 011 540 4800cboden@heronbridge.co.za

Educating young South Africans with heart. Gr. 000 –Gr. 12. Daily bus service operating close to Dainfern.

KID VANTAGE ACADEMY Renee 082 497 7748 / 011 024 6804 For all your pre school needs. Established nursery school catering for ages 4 months to Grade 00 in the Estate.

SPORT / RECREATION

DANCE ACADEMY Kim 082 330 1732 Modern and Tap dance classes at the Pavilion in Dainfern. Beginners of all ages up to advance. Special programme for American International School. Booking for 2014 now open!

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Please contact Colleen for your next advert or classified. Colleen on 082 898 6566 or 011 469 3629 or at cobbie@global.co.za

or Tessa on 083 456 7204 or at tdreyer@global.co.za. All information for the adverts & classifieds must be in by the 12th of each month (Strictly).

Please note that Glen Publishers offer a service to advertisers and they in no way endorse any of the products or services offered.

DAINFERN JKA KARATE Bernard 083 709 9289 South African JKA Karate Association (SA JKA) instruction for children and adults. Tournament specialization. Self defence and body conditioning. Max of 6 children and 4 adults per class twice weekly. Individual instruction available.

TRANSFER / TAXI / CHAUFFEURS / TOURS

KID VANTAGE EXPRESS Brian 011 024 6804076 641 0564

Reliable transport for all your schooling, extra-mural and other needs in and around the Dainfern area.

RELIABLE SHUTTLE SERVICE

Lionel Strick 082 324 4232F: 086 528 6048

asendulo@telkomsa.net

Reliable 24hr service. Airport, Hotel, Lodge, Inter-city, Corporate, Social Dinner Transfers. Tour/Safari packages tailored to suite your requirements. Personal door to door attention.

SAFE REALIABLE SHUTTLE SERVICE

Terence Rigby 071 273 1533terrence1973.r@gmail.com

Safe reliable shuttle service to and from airports. Early mornings and late night transfers. Serving Dainfern, Cedar lakes, Bryanston and surrounding areas. Dinner transfers, sports events, concerts etc, local and long distance. Reasonable rates.

THE NORTHERN LINK Lyn 083 959 0800northlink@mweb.co.za

Safe & Reliable Airport Transfers for Dainfern residents and your guests. Airports, restaurants, functions – coaches available. Door-to-door service recommended by residents. More than 8 years of professional service.

THORNTREE TOURS AND SAFARIS

Lyn 083 959 0800lynguide@mweb.co.za

www.thorntreetoursandsafaris.co.za

Safaris – Pilanesberg full day – excellent wildlife guide. Half /Full day Tours to Soweto, Apartheid Museum, Cradle of Humankind, Diamond Mine. Full day “Freedom tour”. Rated “excellent” on Trip advisor.

TRAVEL AGENT

R&M GLOBAL TRAVEL CENTRE

011 787 1045r&mglobal@rttc.co.za

www.rmglobaltravel.co.za

Your one stop travel shop, catering for all your corporate and leisure travel needs.

XL TRAVEL by Arrangement

Adrienne O'Brien 082 572 5857adrienne@corpdial.co.za

Holidays are about you: Dream holidays; top travel destinations; hot flight specials; excellent travel specials.

TUTOR / LESSONS / WORKSHOPS

CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH

Marianne 082 564 6985 mlovell@intekom.co.za

Enjoy interesting conversational English classes in small groups or private lessons. A teacher with many years of experience in teaching all nationalities, offers all aspects of learning/improving language skills. As group places are limited, kindly call/email to register.

ENGLISH LESSONS Louise 083 253 8125 Qualified TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language ) teacher offering individual English tutoring to adults in the comfort of their own home.

TUTOR @ YOUR SERVICE MandyTheresa

082 217 2077083 453 4792

www.tutorsatyourservice.co.za

Tutors @ Your Service: We come to you. All tutors achieved distinctions in area of subject & are reliable and highly recommended. Primary and High School. All school subjects, incl. homework supervision, home schooling &teaching English as a foreign language. Excellent results.

TV, SOUND & CCTV

A-Z SATELLITE INSTALLATION

LucaOffice

082 890 5515011 436 0388

aie@absamail.co.za

Fully accredited Installer. Surround sound system, multipoint installations, commercial installations and repairs. We offer attractive packages including LCD TV's at unbeatable prices. NO REPAIR TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL. info@A-Zsatellite.co.za

PICTURE PERFECT INSTALLATIONS

Gavin Bandey 083 2646819Fax: 086 5678202

gavin@picperfectsa.comwww.pictureperfectsa.com

We are Multichoice Accredited & Specialise In DSTV & Security Installations for Homes & Companies. / We do the following DStv: HD PVR Upgrades, Extra View (Dual View), STD Single View, Extra Points, Home Theatre Systems, Plasma TV Mountings and TV Link Eyes. / We do the following Security System Installations/Repairs: CCTV, Gate Motors, Intercoms, Access Control (card & biometric readers) & Alarms.

VIDEO/DVD

VHS to DVD Wim Spronk 011 469 5043Bentwood Village Dainfern

VHS Recorders/Players will soon be completely out of date. If you still have valuable memories on VHS Tapes let me transfer them for you to DVD. From as little as R50 per DVD.

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