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D A I N F E R10N
S E C U R E L U X U RY L I V I N G
The Smile
Foundation
transforms
issue
2015
Dainfern College:
Beyond the Curriculum
lives
FLORIDA
highlights
Running with
your Best
Friend
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Ad-I
CONTENTS
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ESTATE NEWS
Message from the Dainfern
Homeowners association
HOmE frONT
engel & Völkers: Property values
In Conversation with Victor Lidchi
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ESTATE LiviNg
From the golf Pro
expats Morning at
the Business exchange
October Craft Market
Dainfern Running Club
Dainfern JKa Karate
Dainfern College
Florida Highlights
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LifESTYLE fOr KiDS
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The smile Foundation:
One smile at a Time
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18
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LifESTYLE
The silver Lining at azaura
Fitness with Marlaina:
Boost your Metabolism
Rachel Lynch:
Work Wear for summer
Life Talk: The Legacy of suicide
Book Reviews
TrAvEL
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OuT & AbOuT
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44
46
49
52
High Tea at the Palazzo, Montecasino 22
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LIFESTYLE
ESTATE NEWS
Message FROM THE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
A CALL FOR INPUT
FROM OUR YOUTH
Be a part of the solution
D
ainfern Golf and Country Estate has matured since
its inception some 23 years back. Many families
chose this Estate as an ideal and safe environment
in which to raise their young children. These
original children have since matured into teenagers and
young adults and we are seeing that there’s a need for new
facilities to be introduced to the Estate to meet the changing
dynamics of our community.
• Youth Section in the Sports Clubs (Running, Cycling etc)
• Talent exposure
• Outings (Paintball etc)
• An Auditorium – a centre of celebration
• Art Studio
• Organisation of Camps
• Discos
There are so many positive experiences that can come out
of establishing a Youth Forum for our community and we
encourage all teenagers, parents and children to put forward
their ideas and requests. This is the foundation stage – an
excellent place to establish what will work and what won’t.
We would also like to encourage anyone who would like to put
themselves forward to be on a Youth Committee to send your
name, age and contact details to Lynn Muller of the Dainfern
Homeowners Association.
A few of the stakeholders and service providers of the Estate
have met to brainstorm how best to provide solutions, but
it soon became obvious that any plans made would be
meaningless unless there was input from the very people who
are in need of these new facilities. The plans should not only
be made in consultation with the youth but, in fact, be led by a
Youth Committee.
A survey amongst some of our children has revealed a wish list
– these are some of the items that they felt would add meaning
to their lives:
• A place to do supervised homework
• Computer Centre
• Library
• Pool table, Ping pong (table tennis), Fuzeball
• Music Studio
It’s nearing the end of the year, we know, and exams and the
winding down of the school year will be taking up much of your
time. But we encourage you to give some thought to what you
would like to have introduced to your neighbourhood that could
enhance your life and the life of our community.
If you have any suggestions, feel free to email them to Lynn
Muller at: lynn@dainfern.co.za
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Estate Living
LIFESTYLE
FROM THE GOLF PRO
ED HOLDING
Scramble a Good Score
Part 1
Although most golfers would gladly play every shot from a perfect
lie in the centre of the fairway, such is the nature of the game
that it is inevitable that, from time to time – or perhaps even more
frequently – you will find your ball in a rather difficult situation.
MAKE A STEEP SWING IN THE ROUGH
“A most important fundamental of shots from the rough is to contact
the ball before hitting the turf,” Gary Player recommends in Gary
Player’s Golf Secrets. “You should meet the ball with a sharply
descending club head. An upright backswing, with the wrists
breaking early, will help achieve this downward hit.”
EXTEND DOWN THE SLOPE TO AVOID FATS
AND THINS
If you are prone to catching the ball fat or thin, David Leadbetter
recommends that you hit some practice shots off a downhill lie with
a short iron and play the ball back in your stance. The downslope
will encourage you to extend your follow-through low to the ground
and also to transfer your weight correctly across to the left foot in the
downswing.
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TAKE A PITCHING WEDGE TO PLAY A
WATER SHOT
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“Two factors must come into play before I will attempt to hit a
ball from the water,” wrote Seve Ballesteros in Golf Tips from the
Stars. “Firstly, at least half the ball must be visible above the water;
secondly, I must be able to achieve a reasonably firm footing when
taking my stance. Then, to play the shot, I invariably choose a
pitching wedge because this club not only has loft to lift the ball out
of the water as swiftly as possible, but it also has a sharp, leading
edge which will obviously cut through the water better than a
sand wedge. I position the ball well back in my stance, my hands
significantly ahead, and then make a short, steep backswing
before pulling the club down hard into a spot right behind the ball.
Remember to put on those waterproofs, though!”
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MOVE BALL BACK IN STANCE FOR ANY
BAD LIE
Tiger Woods believes that if you are in any doubt as to your ability
to hit a shot from a poor lie, you should play the ball further back in
your stance.
CHOKE DOWN THE GRIP FROM SLOPING
LIES
When playing from any kind of uneven lie, Julie Inkster tries to swing
with the contour of the ground and allow the ball to curve naturally.
She also chokes down on the club for control and abbreviates the
length of backswing to strike the ball more crisply.
Reference: The Best Golf Tips Ever by Nick Wrightw
You can contact Ed Holding on 011 469 0040, email: edlin@telkomsa.net, or visit the Pro Shop on the lower level of the Clubhouse.
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Estate Living
By Bev Hermanson
Expats welcomed
to Dainfern
It was a well-oiled collaboration of service providers ably co-ordinated
by Samantha Weir of the Business Exchange and Laura Powell of the
Dainfern Homeowners Association that resulted in yet another successful
gathering of ladies at the beginning of October.
H
eld at the Business Exchange
in the Dainfern Clubhouse, this
get-together was arranged to
welcome new Expats to the
Dainfern community. Nicola Leitch acted
as MC for the occasion and each service
provider present was able to spend 3
minutes explaining what it is that they
do and how residents can utilise their
services.
Looking at the list of activities and
services available to Residents, it’s no
wonder that Expats choose Dainfern as
the preferred estate to stay in while they
are in SA.
Here’s a summary of what’s on offer in
this prestigious lifestyle haven:
ADMINISTRATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS
MC, Nicola Leitch (left) with Laura Powell
of the Dainfern Homeowners Assn.
Renée Stalbaum of Kid Vantage
Academy and Kid Vantage Express.
• Visitor access codes, DHA
communications & newsletters
– Laura Powell – 011 875 0492
– laura@dainfern.co.za
• Business Exchange – Samantha Weir
– 011 469 5013
– samantha@business-exchange.biz
• Dainfern Magazine – Bev Hermanson
– bevh@tjmedia.co.za
Lyle Bishop
and Shaskia
Singh of Meat
by Reservation
talk about the
Functions and
Catering at the
Clubhouse.
Peter Dickinson of the Dainfern Squash
Club and Pete’s Cars.
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CATERING &
ESTATE SERVICES
• Functions / Clubhouse catering queries
– Lyle & Shaskia from Meat by
Reservation
– 011 875 0488 or 063 176 1752
– functions@dainfern.co.za
• Kid Vantage Express transport service
– Renee – 011 024 6804 or
082 594 7528
– kidvantage@outlook.com
• Peaches & Cream – Colin
– 011 469 3900 or 082 300 9134
– peachesandcream.skin@gmail.com
• Interior Design – Bonolo Moloi
– 082 935 5896
– bonolomoloi@gmail.com
• Sourcing and Selling Vehicles for
Expats – Pete’s Cars – 084 549 7540
– www.petescars.co.za,
petedickinson@gmail.com
Interior Designer,
Bonolo Moloi
shows off some
of her mood
boards.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
• The Posthouse Art Gallery - Debbie
van der Plank – 072 658 2207 –
theposthousegallery@gmail.com –
www.posthousegallery.co.za
• Chess – Goforchess - Clive Wolpe –
061 034 2885 – exchangingpower@
gmail.com – www.goforchessnow.com
• Art Classes – Jenny Strong
– 083 265 8337
– jennifersusanstrong@gmail.com
EDUCATION
• Studio Talk (English lessons) – Pam
– info@studiotalk.co.za
– www.studiotalk.co.za
• Kumon Maths - Kathryn Warmback –
082 857 5319
Marylene Cabal (centre) with a
colleague talking about their yoga
lessons, Samantha Weir of the Business
Exchange in the background.
Clive Wolpe talks about his
Chess classes.
Debbie van der Plank of The Posthouse Gallery
talks about the artworks on display at the Business
Exchange and the services that she offers.
Jenny Strong talks about her art classes.
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Kathryn Warmback talks about her
Kumon Maths lessons.
ESTATE LiviNg
sPORTs & FITNess
•GolfClub–VanessaComrie(Golf
secretary) – 011 875 0400 – vanessa@
dainfern.co.za
•GolfProShop–EdHolding
– 011 469 0040 – edlin@telkomsa.net
•JKAKarateDainfern–BernardBuys
(5th Dan, JKa) – 083 709 9289 –
bernard.buys@mweb.co.za
•Pilates–TraceyDaniels–0828946096
– traceyd.sa@gmail.com
•Tennis–DuaneArmstrong–Armstrong
Tennis academy – 082 456 5441 –
duane@armstrongtennisacademy.co.za
•Squash–PeterDickinson–0845497540
– petedickinson@gmail.com
•Yoga–MaryleneCabal–
thezenboxyoga@gmail.com
– Kresta 074 260 0360
•ModernandTapdancinglessons
– Kim Rosenberg – 082 330 1732
•HipHop,LatinBallroom,Salsa&
Contemporary Dancing Lessons
– David Morake – 011 077 0999
– info@groundzero.co.za
•DainfernRunningClub–WendyWood
– dainfernrc@gmail.com
•DainfernLionsFootballClub
– Nic Papas – nic@dainfernlions.co.za
– or allison – 072 448 9309
– allison.dainfernlions@gmail.com
sPIRITUaL UPLIFTMeNT
•DainfernFellowshipadultSunday
service – Pastor Willem –
dainfernfellowship@gmail.com
•FunkyAdventuresSundaySchool–
Pastor Natalie – dainfernfellowship@
gmail.com
•DYC–DainfernFellowshipYouthClub–
•BibleStudy–BecciMonge-
Duane Armstrong of the Armstrong
Tennis Academy.
Sensei Bernard Buys and Sempai
Marlaina Balaban of the JKA Karate
Dainfern Dojo.
Wendy Wood of the Dainfern Running
Club.
David Morake gives Hip Hop, Latin
Ballroom, Salsa & Contemporary
Dancing Lessons.
NaTURe
•DainfernNatureAssociation–Monica
Condy (Chairlady) – 082 459 1539 –
secretary: Linda Munro
– ljmunro@vodamail.co.za
We would like to welcome all expat families
and new residents to Dainfern. We hope
you will enjoy your time here.
Becci Monge hosts the Dainfern
Fellowship Ladies Bible Study mornings.
For more information about booking functions at the Business exchange, contact
samantha Weir on 011 469 5013 or email: samantha@business-exchange.biz.
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Pastor Natalie talks about Dainfern
Fellowship, Nicola Leitch in the
background.
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Estate Living
October Craft Market
Beautiful jewellery,
paintings, handmade
gift items and organic
soaps and skin care
were on offer at
Nathalie’s October
Craft Market.
T
wice a year, Nathalie
Schuurman of Hempton
Avenue holds an open house
craft market at her home. Last
month saw a display of paintings by
Lene Poelmans, Shwe Shwe Poppis
represented by Natalie Lambert, Be
Happy organic soaps and skin care
products presented by Dominique
Phohleli, crochet bags and accessories
by Aiko and jewellery and Christmas
decorations by Nathalie Jewellery
Design.
Christmas Decorations
Natalie Lambert and
the Shwe Shwe Poppies
Nathalie Schuurman, organiser of the
Craft Market.
Lene Poelmans with her paintings.
A percentage of the proceeds from Lene
Poelmans’ sales of her paintings was
donated to Mother of Peace Communities
and the proceeds from the sale of the
Shwe Shwe Poppis benefit the kids of the
Zola Creche in Soweto.
For more information about these craft
markets, email Nathalie Schuurman at
nathaliedenijs@hotmail.com.
Nathalie Jewellery Design.
Be Happy presented by Dominique Phohleli.
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Dainfern
LIFESTYLE Running Club
By Wendy-Ann Wood
Running with your
best friend
Your dog might be your ultimate
training partner – most dogs are
willing to fit in with your schedule,
have boundless energy and won’t
cancel on you at the last minute.
All dogs need exercise – just like
humans, it keeps them healthy, and
there is nothing like a wet nose in
your face to motivate you out of bed
for a pre-dawn start.
I
Six tips for tail-wagging training
t is in both your best interests to
ensure that your furry training buddy
is getting as much pleasure from the
partnership as you are. Just as you
take care of yourself by watching your
nutrition and having your shoes matched
to your running style, there are a few
considerations that will keep your pooch
happy and injury free.
#1 - MAKE SURE YOUR
DOG IS A RUNNER
Not all dogs are born to run. Just as
some humans are genetically built to
be better runners than others, the same
can be said of dogs. What your little pug
actually wants to tell you when you try
and drag him out for a trot, is that he can’t
breathe. Literally. Dogs with short noses
and flat faces generally have very narrow
nostrils and cannot take in enough
fresh air to keep up with the demands
of strenuous exercise. They are better
suited to long strolls. Dog breeds suited
to running are the short-haired, larger
breed and long-snouted sorts. Dogs that
were bred for running are the obvious
choice. It’s a good idea to research your
breed if you are intending to run with your
dog.
#2 - PUPPIES ARE NOT
JUST SMALL DOGS
You would not expect your 3-year-old
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child to run 10km with you, so don’t
expect that from your puppy either. You
shouldn’t run a puppy until it has reached
skeletal maturity which, depending on the
breed, could be anything from 7 months
to 2 years. As a general rule, the larger
the breed, the longer it takes. If you
know your breed well, you will have that
information but if you are unsure, you
should visit your vet just to be safe. In
the meantime, you can continue with its
obedience training and socialization, two
important traits in any running companion
(furry or not). Just as we encourage
‘free-play’ in our children, the same goes
for puppies. Allowing them to play and
run in grassy areas will start to prepare
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their cardiovascular system without
putting undue strain on their developing
skeleton.
#3 - DOGS NEED TRAINING,
JUST LIKE US
You can’t expect your dog to immediately
be able to keep up with your training
programme. They may give the
impression that they have boundless
energy, but that does not necessarily
translate to an easy 10km on tar roads.
Your loyal friend may very
well keep up with you,
even if he is tired,
HOW
but you need to
TO TAKE
keep an eye
YOUR DOG’S
on how his
PULSE
body and
Put your hand on the inside of the
especially
hind leg, kind of in the ‘armpit’ and feel
his feet and
for a pulse. A normal heart rate for a
pads are
dog is anything between 80 and 140
handling it.
beats per minute. It’s a good idea
There are
numerous
to establish what is normal for
training
your dog before you start
programmes
running.
available online
and from breeders
and, again, the programme
should be suited to the type of dog.
The general rule of thumb is: build up
distance slowly, monitoring the dog’s
recovery in between runs, and increase
either pace or distance, but never both at
the same time.
#4 - WATCH THE WEATHER
In South Africa, the obvious weather
hazard is overheating. Not only should
you be concerned about the ambient
temperature, but if you are running on tar
roads you owe it to your dog to ensure
that he doesn’t burn his pads. If you
cannot hold your finger to the tar for more
than 20 seconds without discomfort, then
it is too hot for your dog. Making sure he
has enough drinking water en route is a
must.
#5 - HEALTHY INSIDE,
HAPPY OUTSIDE
Just as we watch our nutrition to support
our running, we owe the same to our
dogs. Dogs have different energy
dynamics to humans because they are
furrier, have different muscle structure
and bowel habits. If your dog is running
for more than 30 minutes continuously
per day then you should consider looking
more closely at his diet. A dog’s primary
fuel during exercise is from fats, so
discuss a higher fat diet with your vet.
Energy bars and gels are certainly not
Shaka, the Rhodesian
Ridgeback, is the one and only
Honorary Canine member of
Dainfern Running Club. Shaka
and his training partner Barbara
Mulcahy have been members
of the club since 2006. They
regularly ran the time trial in the
club’s infancy, before the route
was even along the golf course!
Barbara credits Shaka with much of the motivation
and support she needed while training for her first two
Comrades Marathons. The pair could often be spotted
setting off on a training run along Broadacres Drive in
the wee hours of the morning and Shaka became well
known to the regular morning pedestrians.
In his peak, Shaka would run between 60-70km per
week with Barbara. His longest run ever was 30km.
This is no mean feat, but being a Ridgeback, he was
perfectly suited for the job.
Despite his greying jowls, at 11-and-a-half he is still an
impressive sight. Faithfully, he still goes out for a short
trot a few times a week. Barbara’s advice is to let the
dog set the pace. That way you won’t over-train your
dog and he will get the benefit of the time he spends
keeping you company.
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the optimum fuel for your dog on the
run. You may also want to consider a
supplement for joint health, something
containing glucosamine and chondroitin.
A vet check-up is a good way to ensure
your dog’s joints are in the necessary
shape to run – screening for hip dysplasia
or luxating patellas is the responsible
thing to do.
#6 – MANNERS MAKETH
MAN (AND DOG)
Dog faeces in the tread of one’s running
shoes is sure to spoil any runner’s day,
so be considerate of other runners using
the roads and don’t allow your dog to soil
there - or make sure you clean up after
him. Ideally, for the comfort of your dog,
yourself and any other runners that you
may come across, your dog should run
close to you, on a slack leash and be
obedient at all times. This is not the time
for him to be charging off after rabbits or
birds as it could be dangerous to both of
you. Some dogs are better suited to short
chases and retrieval, and these dogs are
better exercised in ‘off-leash’ parks and
dog runs.
We are fortunate to live in a place where
we can safely run with our dogs. Running
can be a great way to bond with your
faithful hound and keep both of you
healthy at the same time. Just remember,
his safety and well-being is in your
hands.
Happy
running to
you and your
best friend.
For more information about the Dainfern
Running Club please contact Wendy-Ann
Wood at dainfernrc@gmail.com.
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JKA All Africa Karate
Championships
Dainfern karate
students have their first
taste of international
competition.
Champions of Africa: The Dainfern JKA karate
participants who represented South Africa
T
he SA JKA Karate Association
had the privilege of hosting the
inaugural JKA All Africa Karate
Championships on the 26th of
September 2015 at the Standard Bank
Arena in Johannesburg. The countries
that participated included Angola,
Botswana, DRC, Egypt, Namibia, Nigeria,
Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe,
and of course, South Africa.
The JKA All Africa Karate
Championships included junior
divisions in both kata and kumite
from nine years upwards. The senior
divisions attracted good participation
from the other African countries and the
team events provided an exciting finale
to this historic first JKA All Africa Karate
Championships. For the Dainfern JKA
karate students chosen to represent
South Africa, this was their first
exposure to international competition.
The students selected all started karate
as complete white belts in 2010, which
makes this a huge achievement to
make it to the JKA All Africa Karate
Championships at such a young age.
“This is the great thing about karate,”
comments Bernard Buys, Sensei of the
SA JKA Karate Dainfern Dojo. “It gives
students an opportunity to represent their
country from a young age – they don’t
have to wait to finish school before they
can compete internationally.”
Kema Rugara of Dainfern JKA karate
managed to win two bronze medals for
her country. A magnificent achievement
indeed. Well done to Kema and all our
Dainfern karate stars, who made their
country and parents proud.
Sensei Bernard Buys flanked from left to right by (back) Sempai Marlaina Balaban,
Taylor Francis and Chenika Bukes; (front) Kiara Rodrigues and Kema Rugara
The results of the team
events were as follows:
Ladies Unison Kata:
1st – South Africa
2nd – Botswana
Mens Unision Kata:
2nd – Botswana
3rd – Zimbabwe
Ladies Team Kumite:
1st – Botswana
2nd – South Africa
3rd – Botswana
Mean Team Kumite:
2nd – Angola
Joint 3rd – DRC & Zimbabwe
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January 2016 intake for Dainfern JKA
karate is limited to 10 students only.
Please phone to secure your space by
contacting Sensei Bernard Buys on
083 709 9289 or Marlaina Balaban on
084 506 2424.
SA JKA KARATE
Affiliated to Japan Karate Association (JKA)
(Dainfern)
Professional
JKA instruction
Promotes coordination
& physical fitness
Classes: Wednesday & Friday afternoons
Venue: The Pavilion
Dainfern Golf & Country Estate
Contact:
Bernard Buys 083 709 9289
Marlaina Balaban 084 506 2424
bernard.buys@mweb.co.za
Bernard Buys (5th Dan, JKA)
SA JKA (Dainfern, Blair Atholl & Copperleaf)
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LIFESTYLE
Beyond the curriculum
Dainfern College believes
strongly in the value of
activities that extend pupils
beyond the confines of
the traditional academic
curriculum. In addition to
an extensive and varied
extramural programme that
encompasses sporting,
cultural and service activities,
the College also has a diverse
co-curricular programme in
place that provides pupils
with a well-rounded education
beyond the classroom.
High School students visit the Art of the Brick expo
F
Don Krausz, Holocaust survivor speaks
to High School students
rom Grade 0 upwards, the Junior
Preparatory pupils go on outings
to theatre productions, expos and
museums. The Fourways Vet visit
is always a big hit with the Grade 0s as
is the circus experience for the Grade 2s.
Visitors to the school also enrich the pupils’
experiences, from the miracle of watching
a chick hatch from an egg to enjoying
farmyard visits, puppet shows and book
presentations.
One of the highlights in the Grade 3 year
is the “I CAN Challenge”, an enrichment
programme that supports multiple
intelligences. The children are encouraged
to participate in all sorts of activities ranging
from science experiments to deciphering
codes. Once the challenge has been
successfully completed the children proudly
receive their “I CAN Challenge” certificate.
Grade 0 animal farmyard visit
Grade 3 I CAN challenge
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Senior Preparatory pupils enjoy
participating in similar outings as well
as going on the annual Grade camps.
The Grade 6 and 7 pupils also have a
dedicated ‘Enrichment Week’ where they
embark on a journey of self-discovery,
peer-discovery and community discovery.
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LIFESTYLE
This year, the Grade 6s explored the
theme of ‘I am, therefore I can’ and ended
the programme with a Market Day where
they selected a particular cause or charity
close to their hearts. The children sold food
and created games relating to their cause,
charity or service and raised an amazing
R21 130 for the various charities. The
Grade 7s were exposed to the world of
finance with their theme of ‘Money, money,
money’ and several budding entrepreneurs
were discovered in their version of the
‘Dragon’s Den’ activity.
The High School also has an academic
enrichment programme in place for the
Grade 8s and 9s. This is a fun, rewarding
and academically sound programme
where students discover the wealth
of knowledge that can be gained from
alternative and sometimes unconventional
learning opportunities. Numerous speakers
visit throughout the year and all the High
School students embark on a timetablefree day for which academic outings and
activities are planned. This is a wonderful
opportunity for subject-specific outings
to galleries, museums and botanical
gardens and the Grade 11s are given an
opportunity to visit a local varsity.
Senior Prep enrichment - making beaded
braclets that symbolise ourselves
Grade 6 Market Day success
Grade 0 visit to Fourways Vet
Dainfern College certainly lives up to its
promise of “a world of education … an
education for the world.”
Contact Kathryn Dornan for further
information about Dainfern College:
kdornan@dainferncollege.co.za
or 011 469 0635.
Grade 7 entrepreneurs
High School art gallery visit
A visit from Fireman Etienne
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LifESTYLE
OuT & AbOuT
High Tea at the Palazzo
High Tea is not only for ladies of
leisure. It’s a useful option for
meetings, too, as this popular
pastime is intended to be
savoured over at least an
hour or two.
R
eferred to by the upper classes in
Britain as afternoon Tea, where a
selection of delectable treats and
gourmet-style savouries are served with
an exotic choice of teas, socialites here prefer to call
it High Tea as this event is normally celebrated with
much pomp and splendour.
High Tea at the luxurious Palazzo Hotel at Montecasino is a
grand affair, to be sure. sitting out on the terrace under gazebos, you
get to gaze over their beautiful gardens, listen to the
soothing sounds of their fountains and you may even
be visited by their resident peacocks, or at least be
mesmerized by their haunting cries.
The service is attentive, yet discreet. You are offered
a choice of the popular teas and coffees while their
sweet and savoury delicacies are brought over with a
flourish.
The three-tiered service trays are stacked full of
crustless sandwiches, quiches, scones and – my,
oh my – if you have a sweet tooth, you’ll revel in the
irresistible choice of baby lemon meringue cubes,
milk tartlets topped with strawberries, carrot cakes,
macaroons, red velvet cupcakes and chocolate
gateaux.
Of course, in the hot summer afternoons, you may
feel tempted to order a cooling sparkling water,
refreshing rock shandy, or sparkling wine, which the
waiters will gladly bring you from the bar (at an extra
charge).
after enjoying the fabulous company of your friends
or colleagues, take a moment to saunter around the
gardens, or down to the pool area and simply enjoy
the peace and quiet.
available any day of the week from 14:00 to 17:00, and at only R220 per person,
you don’t have to wait for those special occasions to indulge in a little afternoon
enchantment. Booking and prepayment is essential. Please call 011 510 3714 to
secure your table, or for more information.
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During the month of December
(1st – 31st), the Palazzo will
offer a Christmas -themed High
Tea as well as the traditional
one, at the same price!
SUNDAY LUNCH
Sit back, and relax while enjoying a buffet style lunch
in the luxurious surroundings of Medeo restaurant
at the Palazzo, Montecasino.
Buffet lunch every Sunday from 13H00
only
pp (children 6-12 : R100)
R295
Live entertainment included
For bookings call 011-510-3714
or email Danielle.Peters@tsogosun.com
tsogosun.com
1 Montecasino Boulevard, Fourways, Johannesburg,
Tel: +27 (0)11 510 3000 | Fax: +27 (0)11 510 4001
LIFESTYLE
Home
Front
By Engel & Völkers SA
What influences cause
property values to increase
Why investing in
property is the best
way to go.
W
hen you buy your first home
the usual motivation is to
acquire your own property,
rather than paying someone
else’s bond and, of course, you then have
your independence. Most youngsters seek
freedom from living at home and having to
abide by family household rules. “The very
idea of buying their own home is exciting
and they often do not realise what a
wonderful investment they are making. This
is the start of their financial independence,”
Craig Hutchison, CEO of Engel & Völkers
Southern Africa comments.
According to the FNB House Price Index,
the average house price for April 2015
rose 5% year-on-year. Despite the nominal
house price inflation slowdown, however,
Particularly the millennials (age group
under 30) find that this is normally the time
that their financial awareness starts and
an investment into property is what they
should consider. A wise investment at this
age could set them up for life.
(as an income-generating property) will
bring in the necessary monthly rental
which, if managed wisely, can generate
enough profit to buy yet an additional
property to rent out. This process can
continue until the investor has a portfolio
of rental properties paying for themselves.
• They could choose to stay in a rental
property costing less per month than their
own home (which they then rent out). If
the rent they receive on their property is
more than their monthly bond payments
and the rent they pay is considerably less,
the savings could accumulate over time.
• There is constant growth in the
requirement for accommodation, so
a sound property investment will be a
guaranteed asset forever and possibly the
start of their property portfolio.
There are different options for buyers
to consider when looking at a property
purchase, either as a primary residence,
or in a buy-to-let scenario. Both scenarios
create different opportunities:
• A rental property producing a good yield
This financial leveraging emphasises how
important it is to keep your credit history
untarnished, because when you apply for
a home loan, your history regarding your
personal instalment payments, leasing
finance, mortgage loans, credit card house prices continued to grow positively in
real terms in recent months, when adjusted
for CPI inflation. The slower house price
growth has created opportunities for
lower income buyers as the prices stay
achievable. Property still stays an excellent
investment channel. Therefore, now is a
good time to buy, especially after the recent
decision by the SA Reserve Bank to raise
the transfer duty thresholds on property
transactions – costs on transactions below
R2,25 million have actually been reduced.
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“The very idea of buying
their own home is exciting
and they often do not
realise what a wonderful
investment they are
making.”
Craig Hutchison,
CEO of Engel & Völkers Southern Africa
It is also important to maintain your home
although it feels like a never ending and ongoing evil. Money spent on maintenance
should be budgeted for and properly
planned. “However, remember that when
you eventually sell your home, a renovated
and modernised home will always attract
the current market value from buyers,”
Craig says.
debt, overdrafts and general loans are all
considered. Consumers’ credit risk profiles
impact their access to credit.
Which factors influence
property values?
According to ABSA’s Housing Review for
the second quarter 2015: “The residential
property market will always be driven by
economic trends, household finances and
consumer confidence, which will affect the
affordability of housing and the accessibility
of and demand for mortgage finance.”
This means that property prices will
invariably change with inflation over the
years, particularly if the property is in
an area or suburb that is sought-after.
Craig further advises that it is essential
to research your area of choice properly
before you invest in a home, and buy the
property based on an overall assessment,
not just because the property appeals
to you. He says that aspects to consider
include the historic investment growth
in an area, proximity to commercial
offices, proposed new developments,
schools, and also the general state of
the neighbourhood. It is also a known
fact that the more popular suburbs
appreciate at a higher rate than the
rest, so your investigation will highlight
this fact. The annual appreciation of
your property is therefore affected by
the inflation rate, general demand and
also the infrastructure of the suburb.
Together, these factors can ensure
property appreciation of more than 15%
per annum, which is much higher than any
fixed deposit investment.
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Current macro-economic factors affect
property prices, both up and down.
Increased interest rates, fuel prices, water
and electricity always tighten household
budgets and owners may have to sell due
to affordability. The irony here is that this
creates opportunities for cash flush buyers
to invest, while the affected sellers have to
sell their properties to downscale to more
affordable homes or rent until the situation
improves.
ENGEL & VÖLKERS
• Broadacres • South Africa
Broadacres Shopping Centre, Cedar
Avenue, Fourways.
Tel: +27 (0)11 465 0410 or
visit: www.engelvoelkers.com/za/
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Balinese beauty offers 4 en suite bedrooms, 2 studies, 4 entertaining rooms
with a separate bar complex all leading to pool deck. 3 garages and staff
quarters. Simply the best
Jenni Leach
ENV73506
083 273 8183
ZAR 12,5 million
Dainfern Valley
Investment home. Arguably the best
river frontage position in Dainfern
Valley. The home is rented out to a top
rated American engineering company
and the tenant would prefer to sign a
3 year lease.
Jenni Leach
ENV71549
083 273 8183
ZAR 8,5 million
Dainfern Valley
Offering 4 spacious upstairs bedrooms with air conditioning, whilst
the 5th bedroom, on the ground floor,
is en suite. Features a modern kitchen,
3 reception areas, a covered patio a
braai and fire pit area.
Jenni Leach
ENV81066
083 273 8183
ZAR 8,2 million
Dainfern
Lovely 2 level thatched home offers 4
bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 en suite), 3
living spaces, 2 studies and a beautiful
covered patio leading onto a reasonable sized garden.
Jenni Leach
ENV79192
083 273 8183
ZAR 4,85 million
Broadacres · Tel. +27(0)11 465 0410 · Broadacres@engelvoelkers.com
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HOME FRONT
By Amanda Pillai
In conversation
with Victor Lidchi
Victor Lidchi (far left) with executives and staff of head office.
People who work with
Persian and Oriental
carpets develop a total
passion for the art form,
one that’s difficult to give
up. One such person
who I bumped into
recently is Victor Lidchi,
who grew up watching
his father, and later his
older brother, running
the original Lidchi
Gallery that was started
in 1936.
V
ictor Lidchi learned about the
bigger picture surrounding the
Persian and Oriental carpet
business by visiting the bazaars
and the villages in the countries where
they’re hand-crafted (including Persia,
Turkey and Afghanistan) and developing
relationships with leading dealers and the
top auction houses such as Sotheby’s
and Christies in London and New York. In
1985, Victor started his own carpet and rug
gallery and has built a reputation for being
one of the doyens of the local Persian and
Oriental carpets market.
In a Q&A interview, he shared some
insights with me.
Q: The Lidchi name has become well
known over the past seven or so
decades. Tell me more about its history.
V: My father was a well-known art dealer in
Paris in the 1920s and ‘30s. He got to know
some very influential people - one of his
friends was Sir Ernest Oppenheimer of De
Beers. Sir Ernest encouraged my father to
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come to South Africa, which he did in 1936
for the Johannesburg Empire Exhibition.
As a result, he opened his first gallery in
Rissik Street in downtown Johannesburg
and later expanded to Bree Street. His
customers were from some of the leading
families in South Africa.
The ground floor of his store was occupied
mainly by antiques and paintings and the
basement was where the Persian and
Oriental carpets were on display. Being
one of the first in this field, my dad was
considered the Father of the Persian
Carpet business in SA.
As my father decided to retire, my
older brother, Maurice, took over the
running of the business and expanded
it internationally, while I was groomed to
eventually take over. However, due to
family politics, I decided in 1985 to start my
own Persian and Oriental carpet and rug
business, which I have expanded over the
past 30 years.
HOME FRONT
One corner of the Dunkeld showrooms.
The timeless elegance of Persian and Oriental carpets.
I started from my home in Gardens,
Johannesburg and, from there, expanded
and moved to Rosebank, then to
Craighall, on to larger premises in
Sandton Square (now known as Mandela
Square) and then finally to Dunkeld
Centre, with a branch in Clearwater
Mall. The latter was re-located in 2013 to
Honeydew Village, Weltevreden Park.
3. They tend to improve with use, much like
fine wine;
4. They have the potential of holding or
even increasing their value.
Q: How does one determine the
quality of these hand-made Persian &
Oriental rugs?
V: As with any art form or handcraft,
remember that there are levels of
excellence – whether they are paintings,
rugs or even wines. The standards vary
from mediocre, to good, to excellent.
Firstly, some definitions. Persian carpets
are those made in Persia (now Iran).
Oriental carpets are those that originate
from anywhere in the East, including
Persia, India, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan,
Nepal and China. They are all made using
the same basic handcraft techniques,
but each region has its own wonderful
personality. By the way, “rug” refers to
those below approximately 2,4m x 1, 6m;
and “carpets” to those larger – the terms
are often used interchangeably.
Q: What is your price range?
V: Very wide. Depending on size and
grade, from under R2 000. But mainly our
items range from R5 000 to R35 000. Of
course, our finer and rarer items go from
R50 000 to R100 000 or more. Each one is
carefully selected with the traditional policy:
it must be an item we can recommend to
a friend!
So, we have our grading system to guide
the public because, as explained, they
range in quality from simply “mediocre” to
“acceptable”, to superior and to the rare
masterpieces. We specialise in superior
and top quality carpets.
Q. Why is that?
V: There are good reasons for this:
1. They are more beautiful and will
therefore give more pleasure, add more
style and luxury;
2. They are more durable and can give
generations of use with proper care ;
My advice to customers is, if you’re looking
for quality, don’t compromise: rather buy
a smaller superior item than a larger
mediocre one.
Q: What has been the secret of Lidchi’s
79 years of leadership in this field?
V: Buying a beautiful Persian/Oriental
carpet should be a memorable,
enjoyable, hassle-free experience,
like embarking on a journey. Our
policy is - “Give clients more service
and value than they expect!” We offer
clients various services: one is free
no-obligation expert advice to establish
their exact personal taste, needs and
budget, then they can make informed
choices from our collections. Also, we
give them the opportunity to view their
selection in their own home or office:
we actually deliver, lay them in their
room of choice to live with for a day and
collect - all with no obligation, (although,
understandably, there are Terms and
Conditions that apply.)
Our after sales service is equally essential.
We expertly clean and repair their carpets
whenever needed so that they will retain
their beauty and hold their value.
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For our customers’ peace of mind and
because of our confidence in our quality,
we offer a full credit-exchange guarantee
– within three months of their purchase
they can return what they bought, to
exchange for carpets and rugs of equal
value, no questions asked, (again, Terms
and Conditions apply). Very few ever
take advantage of this, but it gives them
reassurance that they won’t be stuck with
something that they feel is not quite right.
Another is, if they don’t see what they
want in one of our branches or at our
warehouse, we’ll find carpets at source and
fly them over to SA, if necessary.
Everything that we sell carries a written
certificate of authenticity and value,
accepted by all insurance companies.
Our whole approach is not ‘hard sell’. We
want to help people find what they will fall
in love with, that will bring magic to their
lives and interiors. When we ask them later
how they’re enjoying their carpets, the most
frequent comments are: “We love them!”
“We can’t live without them.”
Q: Victor, what does the future hold for
Victor Lidchi Carpets & Rugs?
V: Well, I have semi-retired and handed the
running of the business over to my superb
younger partners. Plans for the next 50
years? Branches in all the major cities of
South Africa and eventually selected parts
of Africa. Hey, possibly even New York and
Paris. The ball’s in their court, now.
For more information or to arrange
a private viewing of carpets in your
home or office, call 011 341 0367. Alternatively, email: daniel@victorlidchi.
co.za or visit: www.victorlidchi.co.za.
The Persian Carpet is...
Loved & prized worldwide as the ultimate in beauty & style for the floor.
Hand-crafted of natural environmentally friendly fibres, each one a unique work of art.
A Persian Bidjar carpet, famous for durability and versatility.
VICTOR LIDCHI’S 4 VITAL BENEFITS...
For saving you time & money. And guaranteeing you total satisfaction!
Reputation:
Lidchi for 79 years, S Africa’s longest established name in this field.
Services:
Our senior policy, “Our duty is to ensure we give more & better than each customer expects.
(Victor Lidchi, Founder).” Main services include: Try a selection free, no obligation,
we’ll deliver & collect. Full-credit-exchange Guarantee. Our famous Certificate of Value &
Authenticity. Expert cleaning & repairs. And much more. (Ts & C’s apply.)
Range of Prices:
We don’t compromise on quality, but our prices, depending on size start from under
R2,000. And prices range mainly from R3,000 to R25,000.
(With highest grade & rare items from R50,000 & above.)
Value Guarantee:
Quality for quality, size for size, we will better the price of any reputable supplier!
The renonwned Victor Lidchi Collection:
S Africa’s most beautiful rugs, carpets & Kilims in all sizes, styles, colours & designs whatever
your taste & décor. Our policy, “Only sell what we can recommend to a close friend!”
(Victor Lidchi, Founder). Go to www.victorlidchi.co.za/ for gallery, ranges, full services, etc.”
Come visit & put us to the test! Come for free advice and look around over coffee!
Or go to victorlidchi.co.za/ for more
Lidchi: The Home of Beautiful
Rugs & Carpets since 1936
Persians
33 Dunkeld West Centre
Cnr Jan Smuts Ave & Bompas Road,
Dunkeld, Jhb
Tel: (011) 341 0367
(Secure Free Parking at both)
Honeydew Village Branch
Shop 25B, Honeydew Village
Cnr Christiaan de Wet & John Vorster
Weltevreden Park
Tel: (011) 675 5008
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home?
Let us assist you with your property search.
Feel free to contact your area specialists; we know what’s going on:
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TrAvEL
Text and Photos by anthony Cavanagh
Florida Highlights
sue and I were
celebrating our 30th
wedding anniversary
with a three week
holiday in the Usa
and we had spent a
very interesting but
bitterly cold week
visiting the main tourist
spots in New York and
Washington DC prior to
flyingdowntoFlorida.
D
uring our week in the
Kissimmee area of central
Florida we stayed at Orange
Lake Country Club, a superb
timeshare resort where we met a number
of other south africans. armed with
our recently purchased Field Guide to
the Birds of Eastern North America,
we had taken a boat trip around Lake
Tohopekaliga in the Kissimmee area
andidentifiedanumberofbirdspecies
around the Lake. Water birds included
anhinga, Double Crested Cormorant,
american Coot, Pied-billed grebe and
Hooded Merganser. Waders included
greater Yellowlegs, Limpkin, White Ibis,
great Blue, Little Blue and Tricoloured
Herons. excellent raptor sightings
included Bald eagle, Black Vulture and
Orange Lake Country Club
Universal Studios Orlando
Airboats on the Everglades
Turkey Vulture. six sandhill Cranes had
obligingly posed in a garden of one of the
many expensive houses surrounding the
lake and allowed me to take a number of
photos.
waters while snail Kites soared gracefully
overhead in search of apple snails, their
only food source.
We also visited the various theme parks,
epcot Centre (excellent), Universal
studios, (pretty good), and Disney’s
Magic Kingdom (so-so!). Then we
drove along the Florida Turnpike to the
Fort Lauderdale area where we spent
the third week of our holiday touring
southern Florida.
The Florida everglades are aptly named
after the 50-mile wide river of grass in
south Florida, less than three feet deep
and barely eight feet above sea level.
We took an airboat ride across this
river of grass that stretched as far as
the eye could see. The huge airscrew
on the back of the airboat propelled us
powerfully forward over the tall grass
stalks which bent under the boat as we
glided over them and then regained their
upright stance within seconds of our
passing.
The airboat glided effortlessly and,
although the noise from the converted
auto engine was deafening, necessitating
the use of ear plugs, it did not seem to
unduly disturb the bird life and the Wood
storks continued foraging in the shallow
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ahead of us on one of the few areas
of solid ground, we could see the
Miccosukee Cultural Centre where the
local Miccosukee Native americans
traded their wares to tourists. although
the centre was interesting, sue and
I soon had our binoculars out and
identifiedBlue-grayGnatcatcher,Belted
KingfisherandGrayKingbird.Alligators
and fresh water turtles lay in just a few
inches of water and, with their backs
exposed, they soaked up the warming
rays of the sun. We boarded the airboat
again and headed back along the
unique water system that makes up the
everglades National Park.
Once back in our vehicle, we headed
along Highway 41, also called the
Tamiami Trail, to everglades City on the
west coast of Florida. The coastal area of
this part of the everglades National Park
is appropriately called Ten Thousand
Islands as vast numbers of low lying
islands dot Florida’s gulf of Mexico
coastline for many miles.
after a quick lunch, we boarded a
launch and headed out among the
coastal islands. We were hoping to
see the manatees that feed on the
Travel
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Sandhill Crane
Iguana at Fort Lauderdale
sea grasses in the area. On the many
sandbars we saw flocks of Brown
Pelican and Royal Tern and, floating
on the water, a solitary American White
Pelican dipped its huge bill into the
water in its own unique fishing style.
Among the mangroves, we saw Yellowcrowned Night Heron and Roseate
Spoonbills and Ospreys were often
seen in flight.
Two excellent bird sightings were the
Western Kingbird on Bahia Honda
Key and a flock of Black Skimmers
skimming the waters just off Vaca Key.
The pilot of the launch opened up the
throttles on the way back and dolphins
surfed in the wake of the outboard
motor. Unfortunately, we did not see
the manatees but on the drive back we
had an excellent sighting of a RedShouldered Hawk perched in the open,
which helped make for a really great day.
A drive along the Florida Keys is
an unforgettable experience as the
only access road (Highway 1) is an
engineering marvel linking the mainland
to numerous islands for a distance of
some 200km out to Key West in the
Gulf of Mexico. One bridge in particular
that links Marathon Key to Big Pine
Key is called 7 Mile Bridge and crosses
open water for this distance. We wished
we had more time to explore the Keys.
Mansion at Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, home to many of
the rich and famous, is known as
the “Venice of America” due to its
spectacular waterways. One of the best
ways to travel around Fort Lauderdale
is via the water taxi which costs $13 for
a day ticket and enables one to get on
and off at 11 stops along the route. The
taxi crew explained just who owned the
mega yachts and the most expensive
mansions. Ocean going luxury liners
over seven storeys high sail daily from
Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean
islands and the roads that cross the
waterways have centre sections that
are raised to allow the liners access.
Vultures that constantly flew overhead.
Hollywood Beach just a few miles
south of Fort Lauderdale has a fine
promenade, the type that one sees
in the movies - people with perfect
physiques on roller blades etc. As
our timeshare resort was right on the
promenade, we would often jog six
kms along with many other joggers
and cyclists (one felt so safe!). Apart
from the usual Pelicans and New
World Vultures that were abundant in
the area, we had numerous excellent
sightings along the promenade of
Monk Parakeets, which we heard
mostly before we saw them. One
final noteworthy sighting was of three
Magnificent Frigatebirds unmistakable
with their distinctive wing profile and
long slender tails, flying 100 feet
directly over us and out to sea.
One cannot avoid being impressed by
the opulence and by the entrepreneurial
spirit that created such splendour.
Nevertheless, being typical nature
lovers from Africa, we were also
impressed by the two-metre long
iguanas, (a shade of orange in colour),
that basked along the waterway and by
the flocks of Brown Pelicans and Black
This was our first visit to the USA and
we were impressed with the Americans
who we found to be very friendly and
extremely service-conscious. The
drivers were courteous and law abiding
and the public transport, the Amtrak
in particular, was very efficient. We’d
certainly like to visit the USA again.
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Water slides, rides and fun, fun, fun for all the kids.
Moms & Dads:
Please bring your
child’s gift, wrapped
and clearly marked,
to Laura’s office in
the HOA building
before
Thursday
3 December 2015 to
ensure that Father
Christmas receives
the gift to give to
your child!
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Carols will start at 7pm but you are welcome to come on
down from 5pm onwards – bring a picnic, or book at the
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Mondays) and weekends during
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• A great time of year to get in
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LIFESTYLE
The Silver Lining
Opening soon at
Dainfern Square –
look out for Azaura
and experience
the pleasure of
composing your own
personalised stories.
Make memories last –
with your complimentary
engraving.
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or the last twenty-three years,
Michael Maack has been running
his high end jewellery store, MD
Michaels Designs in Fourways
Mall. He has created and sold individually
handcrafted jewellery with huge success.
Even though the market for high end
jewellery is still there, Michael recognised
the need for change in the industry, due to
the current economic climate and change
in consumer buying patterns. In October
2013, Michael opened his silver jewellery
store, Azaura Jewellery.
Sterling silver is the brightest of all
the precious metals and many people
choose to wear sterling silver jewellery
because they love its bright, shiny look.
Its resurgence in the jewellery industry
has made way for more choices among
sterling silver jewellery designs and
has sparked the creation of collectable
jewellery which nurtures each person’s
individual taste and life experiences. Many of these
successful silver jewellery ranges, such as the Nominations
Italy, Thomas Sabo, Trollbeads and Engelsrufer brands, are
now available at Azaura Jewellery which makes Azaura the
ideal place to go shopping for those truly personalised gifts.
With the first store up and running successfully in Fourways
Mall, Azaura is now ready to branch out into the Dainfern
Square shopping centre. The new store is due to open soon
and there’s much anticipation that it will be a huge success.
What’s Trendy @ Azaura?
An unforgettable journey, a first anniversary to celebrate or the
satisfaction of a long desired success. A word of love today, a smile
tomorrow, a baby on the way and a kiss yet to give. Life is made up
of special moments that are forever impressed in our hearts.
NOMINATIONS ITALY
With the NOMINATIONS ITALY Composable bracelet you can
choose a personal and precious way to celebrate the special
moments you have enjoyed and all those yet to come.
Sterling silver is the brightest
of all the precious metals
Communicate your passions and tell your story - as your life is
enriched with new and exciting emotions, keep collecting and
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EMAIL: JEWELLERY@TREGERBRANDS.CO.ZA
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Life is made up of special moments that are
forever impressed in our hearts.
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customising your bracelet so that it becomes a unique symbol of
life, love and happiness.
TROLLBEADS
SABO looks, it also offers everybody the opportunity to capture
their heartfelt emotions for all eternity – regardless of whether a
rebel or a glam girl.
ENGELSRUFER
TROLLBEADS started life as ‘Troldekugler’ in 1976 in a small
jeweller’s store in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is the original
beads-on-bracelet brand.
Trollbeads is an exquisite set of interchangeable jewellery pieces.
At the heart of the collection are the beads themselves. Each piece
in the TROLLBEADS collection has its own little history, taking
its inspiration from mythology, astrology, fairy tales, fauna, flora,
cultural diversity, and last but certainly not least, in the familiar
things of everyday living. Trollbeads products include beads on
bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings and accessories.
THOMAS SABO
Elegant, slender twines, delicate leaves, spars the Love, friendship,
life mottoes – with its ‘Make Memories Last’ slogan, the new
THOMAS SABO LOVE BRIDGE range captures special moments
for all eternity. A filigree bar made of 925 sterling silver joins the two
ends of the bracelet and is the creative stage for deep emotions
and feelings and provides space for a personal free-of-charge
engraving. The custom of attaching a personalised love lock to
the most famous bridges in the world is the inspiration for the new
LOVE BRIDGE range of bracelets.
If you believe in guardian angels and want to connect in a closer
way, the ancient tradition of the “Engelsrufer” will help you call your
angel. This precious jewel is fragile like an angel but possesses
strength to help in all situations. Handcrafted with care and highquality, the beautiful pendant baskets are made from 925 sterling
silver which is rhodium plated.
Open the basket and discover a handcrafted interchangeable
chiming sound ball. The sound balls are available in 16 different
colours, with each colour having a special meaning. White signifies
brilliant perfection, innocence and purity; black dominates light and
is mysterious and elegant; green stands for hope, health, balance
and honesty; and red portrays strength, fire, passion and love.
Each ball has its own unique, subtle sound and the delicate chime
of the Engelsrufer calls your guardian angel to your side to protect
you from all danger. Choose your colours wisely, so that you can
find your special angel to listen to all your secret wishes. The sound
balls can be purchased separately and exchanged individually. The
Engelsrufer is available in three sizes and three colours – silver,
gold or rose gold plated. Add on angel wing pendants to further
personalise your purchase.
Every form of love finds its unique proof in the THOMAS SABO
LOVE BRIDGE range – the customisable bracelets manifest the
bond between two soul mates, be they lovers, friends or family
members. Adorned with declarations of love, tokens of friendship
or life mottos, these delicate bracelets become very personal items
of jewellery, whose significance can be determined by the wearer
themselves by means of an engraving. The wide range of styles
and colours is not only perfect for combining with existing THOMAS
Azaura Jewellery
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LIFESTYLE FOR KIDS
Smile Foundation
One child, one letter and one
phone call gave birth to the Smile
Foundation 15 years ago.
F
ormed in 2000 as The Smile
Fund after a personal request
from Mr. Nelson Mandela to
help a little girl living with a
facial anomaly, to date more than 1500
children’s lives have been changed.
Madiba asked the Lubner Family to help
him secure surgery for a young child
suffering from a rare medical condition
causing facial nerve paralysis (known as
Moebius Syndrome).
The Lubner Family, inspired by the little
girl’s story, saw the bigger picture. There
was no sustainability in sending one child
overseas, so why not bring the skills
to SA. With that, Dr. Ron Zucker and
Dr. Craig Van Der Kolk were invited to
South Africa to transfer the skills of the
technique to South African doctors.
A surgeon, Dr. George Psaras, then
Head of the Department of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery at the University
of Witwatersrand was the first surgeon
in the country to learn this exceptionally
specialised skill. The Independent
Newspaper group joined them and the
Star Smile Fund was born.
In 2007, the Smile Fund’s growth
necessitated the organisation’s
establishment as a Section 21 entity, and
the fund was re-launched as the Smile
Foundation.
The Smile Foundation is passionately
committed to making a difference in the
lives of South African children living with
treatable facial conditions such as facial
paralysis, cleft lip and cleft palate, as
well as ear and nose conditions and burn
wounds.
Princess After
It is a non-profit organisation that brings
people together to provide expert surgical
intervention and pre- and post-operative
care for its beneficiaries.
Beyond the costs of the patient’s surgery
and recovery, the foundation also
invests in the infrastructure of the public
healthcare system through the purchase
of medical equipment, upgrading of
existing facilities for the Departments of
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Princess Before
LIFESTYLE FOR KIDS
Justelle Before
Craniofacial Before
Chris Before
Justelle After
Craniofacial After
Chris After
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and
the implementation of skills development
programmes for surgeons, nurses and
other medical personnel.
The foundation is committed not only
to supporting the rights of previously
disadvantaged children, but indeed
to ensuring that these rights are
fulfilled. Any and every child deserves
the opportunity to overcome their
disfigurement and enjoy the pleasures of
a normal and healthy childhood.
How does Smile Foundation
support South African
Academic Hospitals?
• Ongoing support throughout the year
with a multi-disciplinary approach within
existing hospital systems.
• Sponsorship of the medical fraternity’s
professional development through its
Academic Skills Programme.
• Financial support in the form of extra
theatre staff, anaesthetists, nursing
sisters, ICU beds and additional nursing
staff for the ward or theatre.
• Support of patient backlogs if they exist.
• Medical equipment, consumables
and surgical instruments needing
replacement or upgrading.
• Raising awareness using media (social
and conventional) as well as community
outreach programmes through clinics
and communities.
• Parent support groups and workshops.
Which hospitals does Smile
Foundation support?
The Smile Foundation supports
the Departments of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery in Academic
hospitals in South Africa. At present, it
partners with:
• Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg
Academic Hospital – Gauteng;
• Chris Hani BaragwanathAcademic
Hospital – Soweto;
• Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
–Medunsa – Pretoria;
• Red Cross War Memorial Children’s
Hospital – Western Cape;
• Tygerberg Academic Hospital – Western
Cape;
Some more happy smiles, thanks to the Smile Foundation.
• Universitas Academic Hospital – Free
State;
• Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital –
Eastern Cape.
What is a Smile Week?
5 consecutive days of reconstructive
surgery Monday – Friday.
• Psychological support for patients and
caregivers, including parent workshops;
• Transportation and accommodation is
The Smile Foundation’s mission is to positively
transform the lives of children living with facial
anomalies … because every child deserves to smile.
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provided when needed;
• Speech, nutrition and Occupational
Therapy workshops;
• Academic skills programme for
registrars and healthcare professionals;
• Medical equipment and consumables
as required by the Plastics Department;
• Additional nursing staff when requested
in the paediatric ward or in the ICU;
• Educational activities and sponsored
gifts for patients.
Your generous support makes it all
possible. For more information please
visit www.smilefoundation.co.za.
fiTNESS
By Marlaina Balaban
How to Boost Your
Metabolism and
Burn More Kilojoules
Believe it or not, there
are ways to increase
your metabolism and
continue burning fat
even when you are
not training. That’s
good news considering
December is less than
a month away.
Marlaina a. Balaban
is an accredited
Personal Fitness
Trainer, group
exercise Instructor
and 1st Dan Black
Belt, sa JKa Karate.
she can be reached
at 084 506 2424, or
by emailing: Marlaina.
balaban@gmail.com.
B
y laying the foundation now, you’ll
be able to enjoy your well-earned
December break, fully enjoy that
year-end function and still remain
on top of your gains.
age, gender, hormones, genes as well as
controllable factors like body composition,
diet and physical activity determine
metabolism. By manipulating your muscleto-fatratio,alteringyoureatinghabitsand/
or increasing your levels of activity, you
caninfluencetherateatwhichyouburn
kilojoules.
“Movement is Life”
– Brad Pitt, World War Z
Do weight bearing exercise. Muscles
require a lot of energy to build, repair and
maintain. In addition to the initial metabolic
spike during training, your body must use
additional energy to repair microtears
tothemusclefibresfor48hourspost
workout and use additional energy for
long-term maintenance. Building muscle
now burns energy now and later. On the
contrary, things that reduce muscle mass,
e.g. starvation diets, will reduce your
metabolism.
Eat breakfast and don’t skip meals.
Regular clean eating, especially breaking
the fast in the morning, gives your body
something to metabolize. If no fuel is
forthcoming, your metabolism slows down.
That juicing detox diet may seem to be
moving the scale in the right direction
(water loss), but it is actually slowing your
basal metabolic rate (BMR), setting you
up for weight gain (fat) in the near future.
To combat toxins and shed water, rather
consume 2 more glasses of water per day.
Increased water consumption has been
shown to improve metabolism.
Choose macronutrients wisely. Fats,
carbohydrates and proteins have been the
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topic of much debate between dieticians
anddietersalike,withspecificemphasis
on the most desirable ratio. all else aside,
the macronutrients affect BMR differently,
requiring varying amounts of energy to eat,
digest and metabolize. Fats raise BMR
by 0-5%; carbohydrates by 5-10%; and
proteins by 20-30% (1).
Add spice to your diet. Warm spicy
seasonings such as capsicum, chilli,
cayenne pepper, horseradish and
cinnamon (also a blood sugar regulator)
mayhaveasignificantthermiceffectand
increase your metabolism by raising your
core temperature. Caffeine, dark chocolate
and nicotine also will raise BMR but with
side effects.
Keep your hormones in check. When
stress increases, excess cortisol is
secreted, interfering with normal metabolic
function and resulting in “toxic fat” around
the abdomen. Other hormones of note are
ghrelin and leptin, which signal hunger and
satiation, respectively. Less than 7,5 hours
of sleep per night increases ghrelin and
decreases leptin, causing you to overeat
when you are not hungry.
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LifESTYLE
By Rachel Lynch
Summer Time ....
and the Living is easy
I
t’s all too easy to let our summertime
officewearbecomealittletoo
revealing or sloppy - hemlines rise
a little too far above the knee and
sleeveless tops expose just a little too
much cleavage. sundresses, shorts, tank
topsandflip-flopsarenotappropriate
optionsfortheoffice.
Don’t worry – it’s not just the ladies who
are guilty of seasonal work wear crimes
- men are too! short sleeved shirts and
well-worn chinos get dragged out from
the back of the wardrobe, along with
casual or scuffed shoes, and golf-shirts
or jeans more appropriate for wear
around the braai.
With the sun shining, and the air-con in
theofficeturningyourmorningcoffeeinto
a frappé, we often need to think carefully
about how to dress professionally and
comfortably for work when it’s +30°C
outside.
There are some basic rules to follow,
even if it’s sweltering. In particular, tops
shouldn’t be too strappy or low-cut.
There are more subtle ways to reveal
sun-kissed skin and stay cool and
professionalintheoffice.It’sokayto
wear an open neckline which reveals
a nicely tanned décolletage, just don’t
be distractingly revealing! Capped
as summer approaches the southern
Hemisphere, it’s time for us to pack away those
coats and jumpers and take a fresh look at our
summer favourites. I’m already enjoying slipping
on a maxi dress or shorts and a T with some
comfy footwear, and I’m really looking forward
to long lazy days at the pool or on the beach.
Weekends are, of course, especially fabulous.
But unfortunately, come Monday morning, many
of us have to force ourselves back into work
clothes and professional mode.
sleeves will show off your toned arms,
but balance short sleeves and lower
necklines with a mid-length skirt, city
shorts or stylish Capri pants. Finish
with a pair of closed toe wedges or
chunky-heeled sandals to keep your look
professional.
You are allowed to have some fun with
casual looks, lighter fabrics and bright
accessories in the summer sun, just
don’t go too casual or boho if you work
in a conservative industry. sure, update
your summertime wardrobe with trendy
patterns, colours or accessories, but
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wear them in an understated way to
create a look that’s both stylish and
appropriate for work, and keep the rest
ofyouroutfitneatandironed,neutral
coloured and in work-wear fabrics.
after the dark and cosy colours of winter,
it’s refreshing to wear lighter and brighter
colours as the days heat up. If you
feel cautious about bright colours – or
you just always wear black - try gently
introducing lighter shades or tones of
your favourite winter colours. You can
always bring in bolder colours later, if you
wish.
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For example, you could try swapping
charcoal grey for dove grey, dark
chocolate for milk chocolate, and deep
green for khaki or olive. When you feel
a bit braver, perhaps try chartreuse.
Change burnt orange to apricot or wine
red to rose pink. If you need to keep your
work wear conservative, change black
for navy or gunmetal grey and layer with
pastel shades to maintain an authoritative
look in the workplace.
your challenges when the weather
is warm and bright. Stand in front of
a full length mirror with your eyes
closed after you get dressed in the
morning. When you open your eyes,
note where your gaze immediately
falls. If it’s not your face and your eyes,
which is where everyone else’s gaze
should immediately fall, make some
adjustments. Throw out those clothes
that are too snug, too baggy, too worn
or stretched. Replace them with cheap
summery trends and spend your money
on quality neutral coloured shoes,
handbags, trousers and jackets. This
way, you will always be appropriately,
and stylishly dressed for work.
Florals are always in fashion at this time
of year. Dresses and blouses in floral
patterns ranging from subtle to bright and
bold are easy to find and to work into
your office wardrobe. Just wear them with
simple, rather than bold, accessories.
A crisp, clean and cool ‘preppy’ look is
always casually smart for work or the
weekend. Neat fitting trousers or Capri
pants with a crisp shirt and a classic
blazer will always look understated, neat
and professional. Just throw on a pair of
brogues or loafers and a neutral coloured
handbag and you’re good to go to a
meeting or a braai.
Alternatively, light weight fabrics in soft
nude tones and tailored styles also work
perfectly for summer time work wear
in a causal office. Wear silver or gold
accessories and nude heels to keep it
polished and professional.
The options for appropriate summertime
work wear are limitless, just always
remember that the colours you wear near
your face should make your skin glow
and give you a younger and healthier
look. And don’t forget to change your
Rachel Lynch
black shoes and handbags for softer
shades to match the softer colours in
your outfit.
And finally - summer is a good time for
a personal review. It’s easier to face
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For more information, advice or tips
on any of the information contained in
this article, please, call Rachel Lynch
at Personal Best Image Consultancy
on: 011 476 7047 or 084 260 3379; or
email: rachel@personalbest-image.
com. Rachel can also be found at
www.personalbest-image.com
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Forum with extracts taken from “Life Talk for Parents”
by Izabella Little-gates and Thomas Burkhalter
LifE TALK
Opting out
– The legacy of Suicide
Twenty-three lives are lost to suicide in south
africa every day! and, for every successful
suicide, 20 plus people have attempted suicide.
a
t least 20% of the population
will suffer from a depressive
order (illness affecting the body,
mind and thoughts) at some
point and only one third will get the help
they need. Left untreated, depression
can lead to suicide.
suicide leaves a legacy of pain,
devastation, guilt and even mystery...why
did they do it?
suicide is tragic and devastating, leaving
traumatized victims in its wake. Those
left behind are left with a psychological
mess and years of personal recovery
ahead of them, notwithstanding having to
deal with the loss of someone they loved
but also with the guilt and blame they
will inevitably feel. They will go through
a range of emotions from sadness,
frustration, anger and hurt, to remorse
and regret, being a stark reminder of the
fragility of life. Many of the questions from
family and friends will go unanswered
forever, (only one in 4 people leave a
suicide note), complicating the healing
process for those left behind.
according to Cassey Chambers,
Operations Director for saDag, “the
most common reason is untreated
major depression, associated with
an imbalance of the brain chemicals
thatinfluencemood.Itismorelikely
to occur if you have a family history of
depression or other mental problems, or
if you are experiencing environmental
stress. This ranges from abusive or
bullying relationships to work pressure
(unemployment or exaggerated
expectations).”
More often than not, those contemplating
suicide suffer in silence, afraid of being
judged, not knowing how to open up or
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feeling that they have no one to talk to
who will understand them. It is also hard
for people suffering from depression
to even consider that there may be
alternatives to stop their pain, suffering or
anxiety. Often they just can’t see beyond
the emotions they are experiencing in the
moment.
everyone is potentially at risk. Men are
four times more likely to commit suicide,
and, by way of example, in the last
decade, suicides of men aged 45-59,
have risen by 40%, being a quarter
of all suicides in the UK. similar stats
are being reported worldwide. several
factorscontribute–financialpressure,
unemployment, undiagnosed mental
conditions and the reluctance to tell
someone or to seek medical advice.
In contrast, decades of research show
that depression rates amongst women
are higher than in men, most likely
resulting from the ever increasing
pressure to balance work with raising
children and being the breadwinner due
to escalating divorce rates. This juggling
of roles puts women at risk of depression.
Typical signs and
symptoms of depression
It’s vital to know what to look out for.
Be especially vigilant if you know that
someone is under extreme pressure and
feeling stressed or depressed. These
signs could include:
•Withdrawalandisolationfromfamily
and friends;
•Alossofinterestinfamilyandthings
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that used to interest them;
•Lackofenergyandfatigue;
•Irritability,angerandhostility;
•Drugandalcoholuseandabuse;
•Changesineatingandsleepinghabits,
especiallydifficultysleeping;
•Feelingsofhopelessness,sadness,
guilt and being trapped;
•Preoccupationwith,andthoughts
about, death;
•Talkingaboutsuicide;
•Acting-outbehaviourinteens:running
away, problems at school, drugging,
criminal activity such as vandalism or
shoplifting, sexual activity, reckless and
dangerous behaviour;
•Lackofinterestintheirphysical
appearance;
•Unexplainedachesandpains;
•Panicandanxietyattacks;
•Inflictinginjuriesonthemselves
through cutting and other forms of selfmutilation.
How you can help?
Onceyouhaveidentifiedthatthereisa
potential problem, there are many ways
you can help:
•Encouragethemtotalktoyou.Listen
and don’t judge, and be there for them
when they need to talk. Be supportive.
•Beattentiveandlookoutforwarning
signs that their depression is escalating.
seek professional guidance as soon as
possible.
•Takethreatsofsuicideveryseriously-
don’t ignore the danger signs.
•Findasupportgroup–havingsomeone
you can talk to, who is in a similar
situation, can be an enormous source of
strength and encouragement.
•Educateyourselfondepressionand
mental illness to help understand what
you are dealing with (visit www.sadag.
org for more information).
•Don’tdotoomuchforyourdepressed
loved one – it is important that they do
things for themselves, have a purpose
for the day and engage with the world
around them.
If you have a teenager in
the home
The risk of suicide amongst the youth is
fuelled by issues such as undiagnosed
mental issues, bullying, school
pressures, alcohol and drug abuse,
andtheavailabilityoffirearmsinthe
home. In south africa, suicide rates
amongst 10-14 year olds has more
than doubled in the last 15 years and
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