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P.O. Box 1800, Country Club 4301Mount Edgecombe, 4300KwaZulu-NatalTel: +27(0)31 539 5330/1/2Fax: 502 1412Website: www.mountedgecombe.com
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Members
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Chris Good
Mick FallonPaddy GossRobbie WrightSusheila Naidoo
Rich Dolbey
Ton van der Heijden
David Buxton
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SECTION HEADS
Men’s Golf Captain
Ladies Golf Captain
Bowls Chairman
Tennis Chairman
Squash Chairman
Canoeing Chairman
Bill Hooton
Sally Nienaber
Harry Daniel
Mark O'Flaherty
Dudley Cherry
Martin Perling
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Contents
Regulars
Chairman's Report 4
Community News 6
Men's Golf 8
Tee Off 10
Ladies Golf 12
Senior's Golf 16
Course Maintenance 19
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Bowls 26
Bird & Environment Club 30
Food & Beverage 32
Probus 34
Rotary 36
Memberships 37
Driving Range 18
Squash
Tennis
Features
Body Stress & Golfers 14
Sun Sense 20
Marine Marvels 24
Travel to ... 28
Fresh Recipes 33
It's a Competitive Thing 38
Reading Room 40
Events & Happenings 42
Soft Cage Shark Viewing 41
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ow time flies when you are having
fun – the first 8 months of 2010 have flashed past and the
excitement of the World Cup now a distant memory. The Boks
have brought us back down to earth a little quicker than most of
us would have liked !
Sadly in the midst of this great sporting year our part of the world
has had one of the driest periods in history. One is reliably
informed that rainfall figures from January to date are amongst
the lowest ever recorded. Mount Edgecombe is fortunate to
have a dam structure in place which has allowed us to keep the
golf courses in reasonable condition and provide the two
Estates with water. I need to thank our past Chairman, Trevor
McWade, for his advice on maintaining a sensible watering
program on the two courses and the two Estate Management
teams who are doing a lot to conserve water.
The results of our fund raising efforts have been disappointing
and this together with the below budget trading year has forced
the Board to rethink the planned clubhouse development
program but I will cover this in more detail later.
There has been correspondence to Residents from Estate 2
and the Club on the unacceptable behaviour by some of the
youngsters living on the Estate resulting in serious damage
to residents and club property. Sadly, the level of vandalism
goes way beyond what one would accept as 'youthful
exuberance' and the Club, if an insurance claim is to be
lodged, is obliged to involve the Police. The longer term
consequences for a youngster caught up in a misdemeanor of
this nature could be very serious and we all need to try to get
that message out.
Whist on the subject of gentlemanly conduct we are having
an increased number of complaints from staff, of members
being nothing short of 'bad mannered' in their dealings with
them. I'm sure you would all agree this sort of behaviour is
unacceptable and we would ask if one is unhappy about
the service one is getting, there is an appropriate way of dealing
with it.
Financial Results
Financial Results
Golf Course Projects
The net trading income for the period to July 2010 was
disturbingly down on budget compared to the same period in
2009. Surprisingly the 6 week period of the World Cup worked
the opposite way to what was hoped with very few visitors and a
downturn in corporate activity. When comparing with 2009 the
turnover figures are marginally up in our main trading areas
but the club has been forced to absorb some significant cost
increases particularly from the service sector. Activities have
improved in August and September and management is
focusing on controlling costs where practical.
The club has had 60 applications for the Silver Debenture
offering which has raised R5.1m and we thank those members
who have supported the scheme. At the end of this year
the previous silver debenture involving a similar number of
members will end.
Looking back over the March and June reports the club was
bullish on the development plans and was hoping to raise R12
million to continue with the developments. The fund raiser was
going to focus on members and corporate entities but the
results to date have been disappointing and in all probability a
reflection of the pressure on disposable income. Our inability to
raise the funds, together with under budget trading results
has forced your Board to put the upgrade on hold and
sadly rethink in terms of the proposed changes. We will keep
members informed.
The 15/16th hole dam and cart path project on Course 1 was
completed in the last quarter.
There are 2 projects in the pipeline which will be completed
in the quarter to December, the 1st hole on Course 1 and the
13th hole on Course 2. The changes to both holes are linked
to making them better golf holes and to improving the
Capital / SpecialProject Expenditure
04 SPRING 2010
safety aspect. Whilst the two holes are being worked on they will
be closed and the 8th on course one and 15th on Course 2
converted into two golf holes. We are hopeful that the project will
be completed by 15th December 2010 and we apologise in
advance to members and their guests for any inconvenience.
The Club believes that having addressed these two holes plus
the 5th on Course 1 that outside of minor changes the two golf
courses are correctly structured in terms of design and
residents' understanding of living on a golf estate.
The club has embarked on a water sustainability project with
the plan to try to store/utilise as much of the natural that Mount
Edgecombe receives. Part of this exercise has been done in
conjunction with Estate 2. In addition professional advice has
been sought on borehole potential and two older boreholes
retested in terms of capacity. Discussions are ongoing to look at
restoring a linkage to Marshall Dam as a backup supply.
With the dramatic increase in electricity costs the club has also
initiated a power utilisation project with an evaluation due to be
completed shortly.
I would like to take the opportunity to raise the issue of the
environment and in particular the question of the removal/
replacement of trees. This is not a new project, in fact the Club
embarked on this some years back and it culminated in us
committing serious funds to the removal of alien vegetation and
I'm pleased to say it is proving very successful. With regard to
trees the club has sought professional advice and has a
program to remove alien/aging trees to ensure that the newly
planted trees have the opportunity to establish themselves. We
assure members that careful consideration is given to the
impact on bird life etc.
The Club in conjunction with the majority of clubs in KwaZulu-
Natal is very concerned with the stance being taken by virtual
golf clubs and the long term negative impact they are likely to
have on club membership. Actions are being discussed to
address the issue.
Water
Power/ fuels
Environment
Virtual Golf Clubs
Other Projects
Operations
Clubhouse
Golf Course
General
The period under review saw a drop off in terms of the
functions/ corporate activity however the restaurant in the
Boars Head was still very popular with the monthly draw
creating some service challenges. We have seen a pickup in
August and September and function bookings are high for the
rest of the year.
The golf courses, under the circumstances, have been in pretty
good shape and with the recent warmer weather the greens are
coming through nicely. We took the decision to step up watering
in July to ensure we did not damage the fairways and it has paid
off in that we are seeing sustained growth and the dams at this
juncture appear to be holding out.
Total rounds are slightly down on last year but hopefully with the
step up in corporate activity and the usage of our club by
'Country Club' members, whilst their greens are being rebuilt,
will improve the situation.
Thanks to the Management and staff for the considerable time
and effort they continue to put in. There are some tough
challenges ahead as cost increases particularly from the
service sector have to be absorbed by the club whilst the
pressure on individual disposable income will result in a step up
in competition.
I would hope by the time you read this we will have had
some rain !!
We need your support so please enjoy the club facilities and
where we are not meeting your expectations let us know.
ike oustonM H05SPRING 2010
Having first swung a golf club at the age of 5, Derek Scullard is
proof that early starters are more likely to succeed.
Derek began his 'career', determined to be a pro golfer, at the
Nelspruit Golf Club. His father was his mentor and until the age
of 13 played left handed.At that time good quality left hand clubs
were hard to come by so he switched to playing right handed.
At the age of 14 he and his family came to Durban. He went to
Scottsdale Community College, Arizona, when he was 19, on
a 4 year scholarship. Here he gained invaluable experience,
travelling all over America playing in tournaments. He admits
that he did a few "easy" subjects at College, but his main aim
was to concentrate on golf. At the end of his scholarship he
moved back to Durban and decided to turn Pro.
Unfortunately his expenses outweighed his income and after
a short period of time playing on the Sunshine Tour, reverted
to being an amateur and joined the Golfers Club at
The Crescent in Umhlanga, where he became a club fitment
specialist. Derek says that he enjoys helping customers in
trying out new clubs and recommending the type of shafts and
clubs that they should use.
After two years as a member of the Bluff Golf Club, Derek was
encouraged to join Mount Edgecombe Country Club. In 2010 he
became the Strokeplay Champion and runner-up to Jared
Harvey in the Matchplay. He has been selected to play
for the KZN Men's Provincial Team with Jared Harvey and
David Brown in September at the Pretoria Country Club.
He was runner-up in the North Coast Championship played at
Prince's Grant and he's looking forward to playing in the
Mpumalanga Championship at his childhood course in
Nelspruit in September.
Derek's aim now is to once again become a Golf Pro and play on
the Sunshine and Asian Tour. He says that his wife, Candice, is
very supportive. They are to become the proud parents of a little
boy in October - who he's convinced will be a champion golfer
but Candice says he's going to be a world famous architect!
Derek is very grateful to the Management and Committee of
Mount Edgecombe for giving him the opportunity to play for
them and the encouragement that he has received.
CommunityNews
Club PersonalityDerek Scullard
06 SPRING 2010
y term as Captain is almost up, so this will be my last
article for the magazine. I would like to take this
opportunity to thank all the members for their support and
advice over the past two years making this a memorable period
of my life; it has been my pleasure serving as Captain of such a
prestigious Golf Club.
Also to my Committee, who have all contributed a great deal to
this often arduous task in assisting me with golfing matters
throughout the past two years.
The junior golf has blossomed into a successful and well
managed section with three of our juniors making the KZN
junior selection side, namely Anu Gounden, Greg McKay and
Luke Mayo. Well done guys! My thanks to Robbie Wright and
Paul Mayo for all the time and effort they have contributed to
putting our juniors on the map.
The Premier League and ‘A’ League were represented on the
committee by Bernard Tennant who was recently transferred to
Johannesburg, his position was ably filled by Andrew Erlich for
the balance of the year. Our League Captains, Jared Harvey
and Shaun Cragg and to all the league players, even though we
did not achieve the results we wanted, the camaraderie and
spirit in which you all played made me proud to be your Captain
You all put in a great effort and for that I thank you.
To the behind the scenes workers Bernard Boonzaier, Gerry
Niehuis and Arthur Mzimela. Bernard got our trophies up to
date, made a log, photographed what’s what in the Trophy
Cabinets and also kept tabs on our Composite League side. He
also managed to obtain an aerial photograph of the golf courses
which has proved invaluable for our greens committee and the
tree planting exercise. Gerry who had the task of putting the new
handicap system in place and monitoring the club knockouts
and Arthur for finding the necessary sponsors for our
competitions. I could not have expected more from you guys!
My Vice Captain, Billy Van Den Berg, you ably supported me
throughout the year and with your logical mind, often brought
me back on track. The monthly Friday draw you introduced has
turned out to be very popular and the Club obviously benefits
from the increased bar turnover. You will make a great and
popular Captain.
Highlights of my term in office have been ...
1. The changes that were made to Hole 5 on Course 1
without spoiling the integrity of the hole, have
considerably reduced the number of mis-hit golf balls into
the Spar area.
2. The alterations that are in progress on Hole 1 at present.
Both these changes were done to improve safety on the
course.
3. The change of management of the Driving Range, has
seen vast improvements there.
4. The tree planting that has taken place, and the extensions
to the cart paths.
5. But without doubt the highlight of my term has been the
new men’s and women’s change rooms and the new
‘Captains Corner” downstairs which are in fitting with the
image that MECC wants to portray, probably the finest
in KwaZulu-Natal.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has
helped and supported me over the last 2 years. Mike Houston,
Richard Dolby and the rest of the Board of Directors, thank you
for all your support, it has been my privilege to work with you
over the past two years. Phil Simmons always willing to lend an
ear and listen to my woes and organise all the tournaments, club
champs, monthly medals etc. Leon Kapp for all his efforts in
keeping our 2 courses in the pristine condition that we have
come to expect from him.
Lastly, Lyn David a very big thank you for all the behind the
scenes work you do to keep golf going.
Men's
Golfby Bill Hooton
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08 SPRING 2010
We unquestionably turned our dreams into reality. Our trip to
Phuket was truly amazing, and 16 total strangers arrived back in
S.A. as one big happy family! The golf courses were superb, the
unspoiled white beaches, the smiles, the turquoise water and
nightlife all contributed to the ideal ambience of tranquility and
romance. It was difficult to conserve your energy for the
evenings, and the city definitely takes on an entirely different
avatar after sunset….
Oh what a ball! Phuket is straight forward, pleasant and
wonderfully affordable, even for us South Africans. We will
definitely be returning next year!
TEEOFF
by Phil Simmons
Phuket 2010Many people visit Phuket to enjoy its water and sand. Golfers
find plenty of both on the island's courses, mixing a little pain
with their pleasure. Yet win or lose, Phuket is probably
Thailand's best destination for wonderful warm-golf weather.
The number of courses on the island is growing, and they are
well-maintained and constantly being upgraded. Facilities are
excellent.
The PHUKET Team 2010
Phil Simmons, Brian Elgar, Bok & Marie van Zyl,
Roy Ramkisson, Don Dewar, Corine Barnard,
Allan van Ryn,Thys Schoeman & Bobby Hex.
Pro Shop @ the RangeYoung Golfers are being made very welcome in the Pro Shop
at the range - we intend to specialise in kids clothing, and our
first range has just arrived .
Congrats to our Winners!
The “Lil Hazzards” shirts are
comfortable wash and wear
at R100 each. Junior gloves
and shoes in stock too!
All your junior enquiries
should be directed to
c.simmons@mweb.co.za
Ladies Charity Day :
Mixed Championships :
Mercedes Golf Day
Carol Hubert, Gerry Groot, Margi Rigby,
Ailsa Crowther.
Carol Hubert and Emmanual followed
by Blessing and Marcell Westhoff.
On the 31st August 2010, a wonderful field of 176 ladies
participated in the - a fantastic turn out!
Welcome ...Wayne Cragg who has joined our Pro Shop Team!
10 SPRING 2010
The courier industry has expanded enormously over the past
few years. This means that courier services are more
accessible to corporates, small businesses and for private use.
These days – whether you want to move small goods such as
computer hardware components, send wine around the world
or ship your golf clubs from one province to another – an
express company is the place to call.
In timefor tee!COURIER COMPANIES CAN MAKE
YOUR LIFE EASIER…
AND MAKE YOUR COMPANY MONEY
There are some important aspects to choosing a courier
company, for example:
Analyse your courier needs, courier spending patterns and
ask the following questions:
• Are statements and invoices easily accessible and simple
to understand?
• Can you access an effective online booking and tracking
system to trace the delivery of your consignment?
• Do they use the latest GPS tracking technology to keep
you up to date with your delivery?
• How quickly can you access POD's?
• Do you move parcels locally or internationally?
• Do you regularly require overnight or express shipping?
• Does the company deliver during the day or can services
extend to evening and weekend delivery?
• What network coverage does the courier company offer,
i.e. what geographical areas does the company cover?
• Do you need access to the entire country's outlying centres?
• Do you move parcels in bulk?
• What mix of parcels, in terms of sizes and content, can the
company transport?
• What surcharges does the courier company charge?
Sometimes, these surcharges are built into the price.
The temptation when choosing a courier company is to decide
based on cost alone. However, cheaper isn't always better –
especially as loss or delay in delivering packages will mean
significant unforeseen expenses.
So, how do you select a courier company?
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LadiesGOLFby Sally Nienaber
The Ladies Section has had a really eventful couple of
months. Lots of fun combined with a few stressful
competitions. We held our Matchplay Championships and the
Mixed Club Championships during this quarter and am pleased
to report that everyone is still friends after playing 36 holes in the
Mixed with 18 of them being Foursomes!!! The worthy winners
of the A Division were Emmanuel Mhlongo and Carol Hubert
and winning the B Division were Ian and Eleanor Rae. We had a
very nice field and it really turned out to be lots of fun.
The Matchplay Championships, which ended up in a huge party
in the 'Captains Corner'. The A Division was won by
Congratulations to these girls, it's tough out
there to play 4 games on a trot. Thanks again to Phil and all the
staff in the Pro Shop for their help on this occasion and with all
our big events.
On to more frivolous events, although the Madalas Game can
hardly be called frivolous! Fun, but serious fun is more like it.
The Ladies feel that 'Pride' is at stake as there was a time when
we couldn't win this event even being given 3 shots each,
so with great satisfaction we can divulge that we beat the
Madalas this year by 16 points being given only one stroke
each. I surmise we might have to fight for that privilege
next year. We accepted the trophy gracefully from Malcolm
Mounter who donated it 15 years ago. Huge thanks to
Malcolm and Sunningdale Pharmacy who have both sponsored
the prizes all these years.
Our next event on the calendar was the Open Winter
Tournament, which we purposely held on Course Two. Many of
our friends never get a chance to play on this course and
it proved a huge success with a field of 99. Susan Strydom,
Lyn David, Barbara Meyer and Irene Torode won the event.
The Natalia Foursomes KZN Competition which is only run
every 4 years in our Region was won by Barbara Meyer and
Di Neethling. They went on to the 2nd round and only lost to
the “big guns” from Umhlali on the last hole. We could not be
prouder of these 2 ladies for putting up such a colossal fight
against two Natal Squad players.
The Mixed Lillian Turpin Trophy was changed to a friendlier
format in the hopes we would attract a bigger field, but this
change was not well received, it will revert back to the original
format, a Combined Stableford and hope we get better support
next year. Mike and Patti Harris were the winners on 49 points.
Bernie Leeder won the Bob Hare Trophy. Congratulations to her
for this very difficult win. 2 rounds of Medal is no mean feat.
Steve Cottingham sponsored this event and personally came
to give us a chat about the changes and upgrades that are in
the pipeline to make the Driving Range the best in the KZN.
Nicci Taylor won the Jean Duncan Taylor Trophy on 42 points.
Taryn
Heynes, Shelley Sykes won the B Division and Tanya Adams
won the C Division.
Our Charity Day is always a big day for us and this year was no
exception. Belinda Schoeman took this project on single
handedly and to date she has raised R60,600.00. We are
thrilled and so will the charities who will benefit from all
her hard work, I know she will want me to spread these
accolades to her helpers and of course to the ladies of our
section, who this year were all asked to commit and contribute
or “no tee-time”!! It worked well and the whole day was a fun,
happy and very successful affair. Our winners were Carol
Hubert, Gerry Groot,Ailsa Crowther and Margy Rigby.
Congratulations to Gerry Groot and Taryn Heyns who go on to
represent us at Kloof in the Champion of Champions Event,
being our Strokeplay and Matchplay Winners.
Congratulations to Penny Martin, Nicci Taylor and Sally
Versveld, who went on to the second round of the Sanlam
Cancer Challenge.
Huge congratulations to Janine Jones and Tanya Adams who
got through the Regional Finals to compete in the Nationals of
the Old Mutual Pairs. Our 2 ladies were treated to 3 nights at
Zebula Country Club situated north of Pretoria. Flights, shirts,
jackets, caps, scarves, balls, gloves, Dale Hayes as MC and
entertainment each night. All on the house. Wow! The report
back was that they were spoilt rotten and had the most
awesome time. Next year Old Mutual will separate the ladies
competition from the mens. Good News. So ladies, look out for
this event in your diary next year. Janine and Tanya came 3rd
out of the KZN representatives. Well done girls.
Our League Captain Sue Pearson reports:
We have reached the end of our League season very quickly
this year as all our matches were fitted in before and just after
the World Cup. Yet again I am amazed by the level of
enthusiasm and commitment from our 35 ladies who make
up our squad and from our professional coach Phil Simmons.
You all make my job easier! The league results will be out later
this year and we are hoping for favorable results. Phil you have
been an absolute star. Thank you from all of us, for your time
and patience.
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Matchplay Champions: Tanya Adams of the C Division. SallyNienaber, Captain. Taryn Heyns A Division and Shelley SykesB Division.
Club Mixed Champions: B Division Winners Ian and Eleanor Raewith the Captain Sally Nienaber.
Club Mixed Champions: A Division Carol Hubert and EmmanuelMhlongo
The Ladies Section receiving the Madalas Trophy from MalcolmMounter, having beaten the men by 16 shots.
The Charity Day Winners: Margy Rigby, Carol Hubert, Gerry GrootandAilsa Crowther.
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says; "
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Sherrene explains that they may feel better at the time but the
fact that the stiffness is there again the following morning shows
they are obviously not getting better. Taking anti-inflammatories
just before playing golf is also a common practise, the problem
here is that the symptoms may be masked temporarily and the
golfing activity can further aggravate the joints and the muscular
structure where body stresses or lines of tension may be stored.
The good news is that it is not necessarily old age creeping up
but more likely 'High Mileage' i.e. the more you use your car the
more often it needs a service. With our bodies however we often
expect them to go on and on forever without ever doing a minor
let alone a major 'service'. So the body stresses start
accumulating, and the more body stress stored the more 'rusty'
we get. This is especially true when we are doing repetitive
movements such as hitting a golf ball.
When the muscular structures from the neck down to the
shoulders and into the arms or between the shoulder
blades are tight, they can affect the
co-ordination/timing of a golfer when taking a
swing. This can also cause poor rotation
or encourage excessive arm
movement which
in turn affects
ones timing.
herrene Coston Body Stress Release Practitioner,
speaker and writer I can't count the number of
times golfing clients have mentioned that when they get up in
the morning, their bodies are so stiff and sore, they can hardly
walk, yet after a few stretches and hobbling to the bathroom and
back, everything loosens up and the pain eases. They then
want to do a whole lot more stretches because it makes them
feel better.
Restricted Shoulder Girdle.
Restricted Pelvic Girdle.
Here the powerful muscles of the lower back, gluteal (bottom)
and femoral (top of leg into hip joint) can impact on the lower
body foundation of the golf swing. Whilst strength is good,
tightness or restriction is not. This can lead to excessive lateral
movement as well as inconsistent ball striking.
Other examples may be Golfers Elbow, Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome to name a few.
Sherrene successfully established her first practice in Ballito
7 years ago and in 2010 opened her second practice in
Umhlanga Ridge. Sherrene confirms that Body Stress Release
(BSR) is a wonderful gentle way of releasing stored body stress,
this then restores communication to areas of the body that
have shut down. Once this happens amazing changes start
to occur in ones body. Mobility increases, strength and stamina
improve; overall co-ordination, balance and general well
being are enhanced.
Sherrene says one of her dearest clients is a gentleman who
has just turned 90. He first came for BSR when he was in his mid
80's. Sherrene has fond memories of the initial appointment and
says "
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As Sherrene attended to him the body stresses released he
started to straighten and stand tall. Sherrene says "
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www.bodystressrelease.com
084 556 5942
032 946 1630
Trigger Finger,
He was seriously grumpy, not believing in BSR but not
wanting major back surgery, all bent and buckled and he said
that if he had to give up his golf was walking out the door!!
It was
wonderful to hear how his golf swing improved, as well as his
mobility, plus he had more power. Needless to say his golfing
friends were not so pleased!
Sherrene Coston
Body Stress Release
Umhlanga
Ballito
(M.B.S.R.A.) (S.A.)
Unlocking Tension – Restoring Self-Healing
Is your body limiting your Golfing potential?
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BODY STRESSGolfers&
14 SPRING 2010
Some typical examples of stored bodystress or lines of tension in golfers are:
Sherrene Coston
Mount Edgecombe Country Club Senior Golfers
tee'd off on Course 2 on Wednesday 18thAugust for the
honour of winning the annually contested Bee-Bop Trophy.
The weather was perfect and the competition format was
Betterball Stableford. The standard of golf played was
particularly high with a few notable achievements.
Terry Tory recorded a gross score of 78. Vic Yates shot his age.
Dave Straw shot below his age. John Kuzmanich holed two
2-Clubs, (both from off the green thereby being designated
as Super 2-Clubs) With a winning score of no less than 51 points
Dave Straw and John Kuzmanich were justifiable winners of
the Trophy.
Just to complete his day John Kuzmanich also won the draw
and walked off with a bottle of Scotch together with his winnings
and the Trophy.
We remind members that all seniors are welcome to play in our
midweek games on Mondays at 11:00am, Wednesdays at
11:00am and Fridays at 7.20am. All you have to do is pay
your green fees then book in at the table before the above times
when a draw will be made.
Seniors Midweek Golf
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From left to right are : Peter Hopwood - MECC Senior's
Golf Captain, John Kuzmanich and Dave Straw.
Wally's Wisdom
Golf for enlightenment: Deepak Chopra
Playing the game in the garden of Eden
"Golf is played in a manmade
Eden, a garden. The setting is
made beautiful to refresh the
senses, and when you step
onto the course you have a
second chance at paradise.
Approaching the game from
spirit, golf is no longer about
winning but about growing.
As much as some people make this game their
religion, they haven't yet found its spiritual core.
Golf is meant to be a journey to mastery, and when
you achieve that mastery, your life in general will
be enormously expanded far beyond anything you
now imagine."
SeniorGOLF
by Peter
Hopwood
16 SPRING 2010
Change is in the air ...
Seasons are changing as Spring is in the air, trees will turn a
brilliant green and colourful blossoms will bloom everywhere to
delight the senses, but that is not the only change taking place in
and around Mount Edgecombe.
The Mount Edgecombe Driving Range is humming with
change, as Steve Cottingham and brother Archie Cottingham
step in as the new owners. With them comes 20 years of
professional golfing experience, many years of sound business
expertise and a passion for golf.
Steve and Archie took over at the beginning of July and
have already made many improvements. The once unpleasant
bathrooms, are a thing of the past, having been gutted and
revamped. All-weather covered bays have been erected and
the irrigation system repaired and ready for the seeding season.
Steve and Archie realised the potential of the Driving Range to
be a first class facility. Their vision is to revamp and manicure
the Driving Range, providing customers with quality training
facilities and professional golf academy.
Already the Driving Range boasts some of the best golf training
programmes in the country, which are personally headed up by
Steve himself. One such programme is the LMG (Ladies Master
Golf), purchased from the UK, which teaches the essential
techniques, rules and etiquette of golf and provides the ladies
with a fun, social outlet. Another very successful programme
implemented by Steve and Phil Simmons (Golfing Director of
the Mount Edgecombe Country Club), is the YMG (Young
Masters Golf), aimed at children from the ages of 7 – 14, which
takes place every Sunday afternoon. Parents hit balls and have
a drink whilst the youngsters practise their skills under the
watchful supervision of Steve and his assistants.
Steve's professional PGA team consists of George Harvey and
Karam Beijnath, who are readily available to fine-tune your
golfing game. The on-site Pro shop offers customers a chance
to see the latest equipment and to be custom fitted with
suitable clubs.
No more the Callaway Coffee Shop but now the Open Coffee
Shop, under the management of Dave and Lynne Monks.
Starting with a revamp and with the expectation of their new and
improved menu this month, they are both committed to
improving both the quality and service of the coffee shop and
are energetic and eager to please. For further information they
can be contacted on 031 502 3480.
With many more exciting changes in the pipeline, the Driving
Range is blossoming again. Next time you are in the area stop in
and see for yourself, enrol yourself or your youngsters into one
of the programmes, meet with one of their PGAprofessionals for
a private lesson or two, or just go for a cup of coffee and light
lunch at the new Open Coffee Shop.
For private lessons from one of the PGAteam, contact them on:
Steve Cottingham 076 141 7469
George Harvey 082 449 5524
Karam Baijnath 082 433 1042
Driving Range 031 502 3480
For more information on the Driving Range and its facilities,
go to their website at or
subscribe to their weekly newsletter by emailing your details to
. You can also follow them on facebook, just
search for 'Mount Edgecombe Driving Range'.
www.mountedgcomberange.co.za
steve@pgasa.com
DrivingRANGEby Demi Hall
What has been happening on the golf courses ...
You will notice the following:
• The out of bounds fence on the 5th hole on Course 1 has
been moved about 3 meters.
• The alien trees have also been cut down.
• We have cut a temporary green on the 8th hole on Course 1.
You will now be playing the hole as a par 4 and then a par 3
when the construction on the 1st hole takes place.
• All the pine trees have been cut down on the 1st hole to
move the fairway to the left.
• We have also cut a temporary green on the 15th hole
on Course 2 you will be playing the hole as a par 3 and
then a par 4 when we start changing the 13th hole on
Course 2 the green.
Water
Vandalism
Water is scarce and if it doesn't rain soon we could have a
serious problem. We have just recently extended the transfer
pumps suction line to be able to pump the water from Dumat
Dam to the irrigation dam.
We are experiencing a lot of vandalism on our Courses
especially on Course 2 where there are a lot of broken flagpoles,
signage and sprinklers. In the last month we had damages
totalling to approximately R60,000.00 - this is unacceptable!
Something has to be done and we really need the homeowners'
assistance regarding this matter.
CourseMAINTENANCE
by
Leon Kapp
20 SPRING 2010
Aaah! Summer is here! Beaches, Braais & Bronzed
bodies? Go get some sun but don't get burnt!
There is no getting around the fact that sunlight is hard
on your skin. But what about the positive benefits of
sun exposure?
Always be armed with a good factor of sunscreen when you are
out and about. Protect your skin with sunscreen that has an SPF
of at least 15, and remember to reapply regularly!
Contrary to popular belief, a tan is not healthy.A tan is a sign that
damage has been done to your skin. When exposed to the sun’s
UV rays, your skin’s melanocytes produce melanin, the dark
pigment that creates a tan.Atan is your skin’s attempt to prevent
UV rays from doing any further damage to the sensitive skin
cells in your epidermis. A tan does not help protect your skin
from getting a sunburn in the future.A tan is equivalent to merely
an SPF 4!
Overexposure to the sun’s UV rays results in a painful sunburn.
UV rays penetrate deep into the layers of your skin and kill
living skin cells. In response to this trauma, your body’s
immune system increases blood flow into the damaged area
so white blood cells can remove the dead skin cells. This
blood flow is what causes your sunburned skin to become warm
and red. There is substantial evidence that too much sun
exposure can lead to DNA damage. Repeated sunburns
dramatically increase your risk of developing skin cancer
because of this damage to your DNA and 80% of skin aging is
caused by the sun!
Although sun exposure usually gets a bad rap, the UVB
wavelengths also do some good for your skin. These
wavelengths kick off the chemical and metabolic chain reaction
that produces vitamin D, which may promote bone health.
Some people also receive another benefit from letting some sun
hit their skin: it helps reverse seasonal affective disorder (SAD),
which is usually caused by lack of sunlight.
Getting an average of twenty to thirty minutes in the sun raises
serotonin levels which elevates your mood, moreover, when the
sun is out, it gets us golfing, gardening, and engaging in other
types of physical activity… this too can only be good for you!
So when summer is here, get outside and enjoy it responsibly:
• Wear protective clothing
• Wear a hat with a brim
• Wear sunglasses or goggles
• Wear sunscreen and lip balm
• Check your skin for any unusual freckles or moles
Home relief for treatment of mild sunburn:
• If the sunburn is mild enough, apply a cold and wet
compress to provide relief.
• Use a cream with Vitamin E in it to nourish the skin and
help prevent peeling.
• For more severe sunburns, soak in a bath tub of cool water.
There will be better effects if the water is in constant
motion, like in a Jacuzzi.
• If the sunburn has affected your cheeks and the areas
under your eyes, used tea bags or slices of cucumber,
potato and tomato can be placed on those regions to
help with swelling and redness.
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League
Tennis program
General
Thank you to Kevin Dawson for heading up the Men's team that
finished 3rd in the 2nd Division this year. The Ladies were 4th in
the 2nd division.
The place to be every Tuesday morning is at the tennis courts
where you can join in the social play and coaching tips from 8:30
to 10:30. Currently we have 16 ladies playing in a tournament
the last Tuesday of every month. Please contact me to join.
There are numerous other options for adult coaching with small
groups or individual workouts depending on your requests.
The Junior Coaching Program runs Monday to Friday for all
ages starting from age 5. We offer small groups or individual
classes at times suitable for you. The Junior Tennis Club is on
every Friday from 3 to 5 and is a great opportunity for learning to
play the game and improving rallying and tactical play.
Congratulations to Phillipa Liasides for achieving a National
ranking of 8th in the Girls U/14 age group. Phillipa has been
training at the club for many years and recently played in the
CentralAfrican games where she came 15th.
The Club Championships starts the weekend of November 5th
and this year I am looking forward to seeing some of our juniors
take on the senior players. We also have some new faces so I
am sure we are in for some great matches.
There is Singles, Doubles and Mixed events plus Plate events
for 1st round losers ensuring that all who enter get to play lots of
matches. The finals and prize giving will be held November
14th. The Championships are sponsored by K Swiss Tennis
Shoes, Dunlop Sport and Remos.
Please
contact me for more information.
There is social tennis arranged every Saturday for all Club
Members. If you would like a game please email me at
bev.mould@vodamail.co.za and a suitable game and time will
be organised for you. In addition to Saturday tennis take note of
the following:
• Friday Family Social tennis on October 9th from 5:30 p.m.
• Braai and fun sets organised for all standards of play.
• Club Championships November 5/6/7 and 13/14th.
• Remos Round Robin Tournament on Sat Dec 4th at 2 p.m.
A big thank you to Gareth Tombleson and Richard Crocker for
sponsoring the Squash & Tennis social. Their soccer world cup
winnings were enjoyed by all at the tennis clubhouse with a
delicious braai on the go and some dodgy tennis techniques
from the squash guys!
The Men's league teams are continuing to dominate the top of
the log in the 2nd, 3rd and 5th divisions. The Ladies team is a
close 2nd to Crusaders. The league finishes off at the end of
October. Plans for next year include a 1st division side to head
up our successful league performances. If you would like to be
part of league in 2011 let us know soon.
The 2010 Championships will take place from October 31st to
November 5th. All members of the club are invited to play.
Please email me your entry before October 22nd. There will be a
knockout Ladies and Men's draw, however all players are
guaranteed 3 matches with Plate events.
This end of year fun squash evening every Thursday from 5 p.m.
is a must for all squash members. It is a great way to meet new
squash players and caters for all standards of play. There are
5 teams of 6 players with matches played according to strength.
A braai is on the go every Thursday at the courts and generally
the mood is set for the upcoming festive season!
Coaching is available at the courts for all ages. Please contact
me for details.
Both our courts now have air conditioning to make for a cooler
playing experience during the upcoming summer months. So if
you think it's too hot to play; there is no excuse now! Thank you
to the members who contributed towards this project; it will go a
long way to making our squash venue one of the best.
See you at the courts. Please contact me
for any Tennis & Squash related questions
League
Club Championships
Summer league
Coaching
General
Cell: 082 656 4000
Email: bev.mould@vodamail.co.za
&TENNISSQUASH
Bev Mould
22 SPRING 2010
"Court" in action ...
23SPRING 2010
Do Your BitBecome involved in marine activities aswe celebrate intheContact your local tourism office and/ormunicipality to find out what's planned.
National Marine Week3 week of October.
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arinearvelsMThe weird and the wonderful of the deep.
24 SPRING 2010
25SPRING 2010
The oceans contain 99% of the living spaceon the planet.
The oarfish, Regalecus glesne, is the longestbony fish in the world. With its snakelikebody, sporting a magnificent red fin along its15m length, horselike face and blue gills, itaccounts for many sea-serpent sightings.
Green turtles can migrate more than 2250kmto lay their eggs.
Bluefin tuna, Thunnus thynnus, are amongthe largest and fastest marine fish. An adultmay weigh 682kg and swim up to 88km perhour. Prized as sushi in Japan, Bluefins arealso among the most valuable fish: individualBluefins can bring as much as $20,000 atU.S. docks.
Since the architecture and chemistry of coralare very close to human bone, coral has beenused to replace bone grafts in helping humanbones to heal quickly and cleanly.
Horseshoe crabs have existed in essentiallythe same form for the past 135 million years.Their blood provides a valuable test for thetoxins that cause septic shock, whichpreviously led to half of all hospital-acquiredinfections and one-fifth of all hospital deaths.
A Blue shark reportedly reaches the topspeed of 40km/h. Generally sharks cruise theseas at around 8 km/h; still noticeably fasterthan the average human swimming speed of2 km/h.
The current generated by an electric eel,enough for a nasty shock, is 500 volts!
Source: http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.govSource: magazine www.wildcard.co.zaWild
are divided into baleen whales and toothedwhales. There are 15 species of baleen whales and 74 toothedwhales (42 are dolphins).
The largest whale (and ever existing animal) is the Blue whale:up to 33m in length and 181 tons, but the average size is 27-28min length and 150 tons (of which 50 tons is blubber !), as the fattylayer can be 40cm thick. The smallest baleen whale is thePygmy Right whale, 6m long and weighing 3 tons. The largesttoothed whale is the Sperm whale, which can reach 18m inlength and 50 tons in weight.
The heart of a medium sized baleen whale weighs 700kg, thetongue about 3 tons, the fatty liver one ton and the 3m longstomach around 500kg, requiring 1,200kg to be filled! The gutcan be 250m long and a blue whale eats 5 tons of food daily!
A Blue whale's brain weighs 5kg while that of the Sperm whaleis 7kg, representing the largest brain in nature. The headrepresents 40% of the length of a Right whale.
Whales have minute eyes: those of a Blue whale's are no largerthan a small plate.
The Humpback whales have 6m long pectoral fins, which slowdown the animal (to 12 km/h) but help it during its maneuverswhile feeding.Awhale's tail is just tendons and fibers (no bones)and can be up to 3m wide.
The whales' lungs can store at each inspiration 5,000 liters ofair. They usually breathe at every 15 minutes but they can holdtheir breath for over an hour in the case of the Sperm whale. TheHumpback whale can dive to 250m for 20 minutes. The Bluewhale's exhaling blow can be 12m tall! The blow can be heard2km away. In most other whales it is 3m high.
Sperm whales dive at depths of over 1,200m and Cuvier'sbeaked whale (a type of toothed whale) holds the record fordiving amongst any sea mammal: 1,900m (this means 190atmospheres) for one hour and 25 minutes. The Bottlenosewhales dive for 2 hours at depths of 495m in search ofcephalopods. In toothed whales, the nitrogen from the blood isabsorbed by the fatty substance from the bump of the head.
Many whale species, like Right whales and Humpback whales,carry barnacles on the head and pectoral fins. A Humpbackwhale can carry up to 0.5 tons of barnacles on their skin. Thebarnacles on the head give more effectiveness to the headblows during the males' fight.
Bowhead whales asold as 130 years old have been known to be whaled.
Whale populations are recovering after many years of whaling,but the slow process is hampered by the activity of theJapanese whaling fleet. In the 1930's around 20,000 Bluewhales were killed annually, now the worldwide population is ofabout 5,000. The population of theAtlantic Northern Right whaleis just of 2,000. Currently there are about 82,700 baleen whales.
hales
Whales are the most long-living warm-blooded animals andonly some reptiles (giant turtles) live longer. Male sperm whalesattain their full size at 50 years! Big whales are estimated toreach longevity up to 200 years (but under the pressure ofhunting, it is impossible to achieve). Some
Source : http://news.softpedia.com | This Photograph : © Randy Osgerby
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11 Amazing Facts about youprobably did not know
WHALES
You can have your hake and eat it,provided it carries an eco-labelfrom the Marine StewardshipCouncil (MSC). This global NGOensures the fish you buy can betraced to a well-managed andsustainable fishery.
At the moment you can find MSCproducts at most Woolworths, buthopefully more retail outlets will beshowing their support soon. Readall about the Marine StewardshipCouncil at www.msc.org.
Shop for the Eco-Label
... 8 MARINE MarvelsMore
owlers have been blessed with superb winter sunshine
for the last three months and the greens have survived the
absence of rainfall. A little known fact is that our greens are
among the best in the KwaZulu-Natal district, thanks to the
greenkeepers commitment.
Lunches at the "long table" on Tuesdays and Thursdays are a
great tradition, a time to relax and exchange "post mortems" on
the mornings matches. (Apologies to other diners for the high
level of noisy conversations.)
Our new membership drive is under way and we encourage all
readers to come and "have a roll up" on the greens.
BThe Committee and members
of the MECC Bowls section
sadly announce the passing
of our president Peter Sand
on the 22nd June 2010.
We'll miss him as a fine bowler
and great friend.
Farewell Peter Sand
Bowlsby
HarryDaniel
Sheila Graves, Tony Pedley and Val Mildren
Richard Siedle (skip), Les King (2nd) & Graham Elliott (lead)Durban Country Club vs MECC
Mixed Trips Winners (above) & Mens Trips Winners (below)
26 SPRING 2010
Come Bowling and make new friends.
Call the coaches on 072 257 1504or 0837983553 for more info.
Free coaching and loan bowls available.
Dress casually and wear flat soled shoes."There's a welcome on the mat"
ROLL UP!
Keen tohave a go
at BOWLS?
If you feel rondavels are run-of-the-mill, pack your bags for the
beehive huts in Swaziland's Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary.
Beautifully constructed and as ecologically pure as they are
aesthetically pleasing, these pretty Swazi beehive huts,
arranged in circles within a reed kraal fence, envelop you in their
soothing embrace. A spotless and pared down interior blends
seamlessly with the sweet-smelling grass dome. There's all you
need, plus the pleasant surprise of an en-suite bathroom.
Surprisingly cool during the day, the reed-thin walls allow you to
listen to the rustling of the wind in the leaves of the great trees
surrounding the camps. An experience to treasure – once
you've figured out whether to go bum first or head first through
the (authentically low!) entrance.
Situated between Johannesburg and Maputo and
easily accessible from the Kruger National Park or Durban,
Mlilwane can be the destination for a short getaway or form part
of a longer itinerary. Driving from Durban, Maputo, the Kruger
Park or Johannesburg, you can follow the road signs to either
Mbabane or Manzini. The park is signposted from the MR3 dual
carriageway between Mbabane and Manzini. You can also fly to
Matsapha Airport at Manzini and pick up a vehicle at the airport.
The Baz Bus is another alternative.
Hot in summer, with the added drama of impressive
thunderstorms (marvel at the ingenious waterproofing of your
beehive hut!); winters are mild but nights can get cold.
It's special all year round.
Location:
Climate:
When to go:
Trip planner
Accommodation:
Rates:
Be prepared:
Contact:
You will not want to miss the experience of
staying in one of the beehive huts, but there are also other types
of accommodation, as well as camping facilities. The three
beehive villages (Roan, Nyala and Blesbok) at Mlilwane sleep
two per hut; Nyala offers triple rooms and family quad rooms.
None of them has a kitchenette, but part of the adventure is
to eat at the inexpensive Hippo Haunt restaurant and bar
overlooking a pool where hippo lounge. Expect to meet impala,
warthog, nyala and ostrich on your way back to your hut.
Blesbok Village offers wheelchair access.
R250 per person per night, sharing; R140 for a third
person. Singles pay R350 per night. A conservation fee of R35
per person applies; Wild Cardholders get in free.
Good walking shoes, bottled water (also
available at the camp) and sunscreen are essentials. You'll also
need sensible shoes for going on horseback to get up close
to the herds of zebra, blue wildebeest, kudu and many other
species that will be totally unconcerned by your presence.
The Chubeka Horse Trails are a highlight of any stay at Mlilwane
and offer leisurely rides daily (great for both experienced
inexperienced riders). Caution: take your malaria medication
and don't try to feed the crocodiles.
Reservations +268-528-3943/4
E-mail reservations@biggameparks.org.
For more information visit www.biggameparks.org
Courtesy of magazine, www.wildcard.co.za
All photographs : Cameron Ewart-Smith for magazine
Wild
Wild
Swaziland's Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Travelto ...
28 SPRING 2010
ow welcome it will be if the summer rains are as punctual
as the Yellow Billed Kites! Year after year, they fly in from
North Africa at the end of July to start their breeding cycle and
this year they are bang on time again!
Despite the dry rainless winter, we have had some really
interesting bird activity on the Estates. The pelicans have been
at their most numerous for years and they have been a great
source of entertainment as they moved systematically from dam
to dam feasting on our abundant fish resources - that much
more available this year with the low water levels! They were
accompanied by an entourage of co-operative feeders like
spoonbills, kingfishers and herons. We should have a lot more
waders this year too if the exposed mud banks are still present
when the migrants begin arriving.
The series of unusual visitors has continued in recent months.
In June, Sheila Dobson spotted a Bearded Woodpecker on
Estate 1. It is distinguished from the Cardinal, which we see
regularly here, by its much larger size and finely barred
underparts and also by its uncommonly loud tapping which can
be heard up to a kilometre away. Nice birding Sheila! It was
last recorded on the Estates in December 2004. Rob Harvey
spotted a Palm-Nut Vulture flying over the 7th fairway, Course 1,
on July 19th and since then there have been four regularly in the
area and Wally Lees was able to get these great pictures. These
magnificent birds are uncommon and localised residents in
SouthAfrica and are seldom seen south of Mtunzini in KwaZulu-
Natal. And then a Golden Weaver was spotted in Quail Valley
next to the 16th green during the Course water bird count on the
19th July. They are quite common on South Africa's northern
borders but unusual in our part.
Fiona Pascoe returned from a recent trip to Swaziland with this
cute anecdote. '
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Andre Schoeman took on the much overdue renovation of the
bird perches in our dams, as well as adding some more in Pani &
the 2nd hole dam, course 2. We wait with anticipation to see
what life they attract once our water levels are replenished.
Andre, a big thank you from us all.
I was sitting on the patio when suddenly a
juvenile barn owl landed on the back of a chair, from where it
decided after much deliberation to flutter onto my lap. It stayed
there, hissing at anyone who approached me, long enough for
cameras to be fetched, but he wouldn't let anyone near me!
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Bird &ENVIRONMENT
CLUB
byTim Young
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30 SPRING 2010
October 9th
October 21st
November 14th
Guided bird walk to Vernon CrookesReserve with Barry Swaddle.
Talk by Dave Bishop on his recent tripto Mokala, South Africa's newest gamereserve & the Augrabies.
Guided Estate 2 bird walk followed bybreakfast at Pani Clubhouse.
FORTHCOMING EVENTSfor the remainder of 2010
We had a fascinating evening with Jasper Pons September 16th
when he shared his research with us on teeth in nature, their
functions and renewal. It was yet another illustration of the
absolute perfection of design in nature, so completely suited to
the overwhelmingly huge & diverse jigsaw of the natural world,
the wonder of which never fails to astound!
Steve Davis and Roy Cowgill gave us lots to think about on the
subject of bird rarities at their July talk. Birds become 'rare' when
they are seen infrequently. This can be due to shy and reclusive
habits, but it is often also due to habitat changes which result in
their requirements to feed, breed and rest no longer being met.
Some adapt, but others move and seek more hospitable
quarters elsewhere. In extreme cases when they have inflexible
needs that are not easily replaced, they may even begin to die
out. There is much happening in the world that is affecting bird
distribution, what with the ever expanding spread of humanity
as well as changing climatic cycles. Such developments and
their affect on nature need to be tracked. Bird distribution and
population are important indicators – hence the importance of
collecting and maintaining records of bird sightings.
In August we were entertained and educated by Dr. Adrian
Armstrong the specialist on animal ecology and biodiversity
conservation at KZN Wildlife.Adrian gave a very informative talk
on chameleons in general and in particular the comparatively
rare Natal Dwarf Chameleon which caused some excitement
when it was discovered around Dumat Dam several years ago.
It was last seen by Mike O'Donoghue in the spillway reeds last
December. Adrian is keen to establish further colonies and will
look into suitable habitat possibilities on Estate 2 as well as
additional opportunities on Estate 1.
Welcome to Shirley and Brian Waberski,
Enid Hepburn and Tony Smith
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Our bird list now stands at 291
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Van Loveren and Four Cousins Winery will be coming to Mount
Edgecombe Country Club on the 26th November to host our
very own Wine Festival at Pani Dam with a splash! You will have
the pleasure of sampling a wide variety of some of the best
award-winning wines.
Van Loveren is situated 180 kilometers from Cape Town, in the
Breede River Valley between Robertson and Bonnievale.
This wine estate produces 46 different wines in its modern
cellar, spread over five ranges. Ranges include: Van Loveren,
Wolverine Creek, Papillon, Four Cousins and Five's Reserve.
Van Loveren is also the proud sponsor of the young, hip and
happening group called Flip A Coin, who will be performing for
us. These talented guys are a must-see for anybody, any age,
anywhere. Packed with audience interaction and energy, they
sing effervescent music such as Queen with a “feel-good vibe”.
Using only their voices, the group generates a live band sound
that leaves the audience spellbound to the very end.
All the wines that you will taste will be available to purchase for
your very own private cellar. This is a Friday night you won't
want to miss. We will be advertising the finer details soon, so
watch this space. There are a limited amount of tickets
available, so book soon to avoid disappointment. Bookings can
be made at the Functions Office. Please call 031 539 5330.
Thank you to all our members for their
unwavering support and patronage.
Van Loveren Wine Festival 26 November
FOOD&BEVERAGE
by Gina Chaplin
32 SPRING 2010
33SPRING 2010
Warm weather, fresh air and relaxed
spirits create the ideal conditions
for easy entertaining this season.
What better way than with these
quick recipes to delight.
Simply scrumptious
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 medium orange
4 salmon fillets
1/2 cup Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
8 cups baby spinach leaves
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 can cannellini or white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
Preheat oven to 200°c. From the orange, grate enough peel to
measure 2 teaspoons; set aside. Peel and section orange;
reserve.Arrange salmon in 20cm glass baking dish.
Combine Balsamic vinaigrette dressing with orange peel in
small bowl. Evenly brush salmon with 4 tablespoons dressing
mixture. Bake 12 minutes or until salmon flakes with a fork.
Toast pine nuts in a pan over a low heat by agitating until they
turn golden brown.
Arrange spinach and onion on serving platter. Top with orange
and beans, then arrange salmon and pine nuts. Just before
serving, drizzle with remaining dressing mixture.
Baked Salmon Salad
Delicious & refreshing
Serves 8
Ingredients:
1 medium English cucumber
8 medium freshly squeezed lemons
2 cups of mint leaves
1 1/2 cups sugar dissolved into 1/2 cup water
3 cups rooibos or honeybush tea
Ice for serving
1 Shot Vodka (Optional)
Dissolve the sugar and water in a pan over moderate heat until
clear and simmering on the edges and allow to cool completely
(or put it in the freezer for 15 minutes).
Add the lemon juice, cooled tea and sugar syrup together.
Grate cucumbers and stir them in (set some sliced cucumber
aside for garnish). Take a handful of the mint leaves and bruise
them. Then add them to the tea. Taste and adjust the strength
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t our June Meeting members were tested on their
recognition of the flags of countries playing in the up-
coming World Cup Finals and, as a group, were very successful.
Following this Yvonne de Kock introduced a video explaining
the work of the International Sailors' Society of South Africa.
Founded in Durban in 1877 and then extended to other ports, it
provides care for visiting seafarers. They are one of the largest
groups of visitors yet few people know about them and even
fewer care. The ISSSA provides care when sailors are
hospitalised, or when disasters strike. It also cares for sailors'
recreational and spiritual needs as they often spend many
months away from their homes and families.
An interesting feature of the video were some clips of the
“Lady in White” who used to sing to soldiers returning from war.
One of our members, Richard Siedle, who is Perla's nephew,
was able to add some fascinating background to her life, during
his vote of thanks to Yvonne.
The Durban July gave us the theme for our next meeting
and our speaker was Buller Benton who had ridden to 7th
place in the Durban July in 1951 and then became a trainer.
He explained the difficulties a young jockey has to face
particularly with regard to maintaining his weight and some of
the tricks he used to employ. Buller was a leading trainer and
his most notable owner was Cyril Hurwitz.
Also at the meeting was Graham Bailey, the Headmaster of the
Jockey Academy at Summerveld who explained how science is
used to analyse 15 year-old apprentices to ensure that they will
not increase their weights or height in the future.
The Club followed the talk with a visit to the Jockey Academy at
Summerveld.Agood breakfast at the Shongweni Club prepared
twenty three of us for the relative cold as we watched the
apprentice jockeys going through their routines. The Academy
ensures that, apart from producing world-class jockeys, their
students also have academic qualifications which will stand
them in good stead if they do not make the grade as jockeys.
Rowena Wilkinson, a Graphologist, gave us a fascinating
insight into the world of Handwriting Analysis. Graphology
is used for PersonalityAssessment, Career Guidance, Marriage
& Business Compatibility and Child Guidance. Graphologists
can tell whether a person is organised, extrovert, patient,
confident or moody. The slant of one's writing, the way one
forms and joins letters and the pressure one applies are all
examples of the ways in which hand-writing can reveal one's
personality. A person's signature is a pointer to the way in
which he wishes the world to see him. After giving some
examples of a number of famous personalities, Rowena
analysed the hand-writing of four of our members. Although not
having any knowledge of them beforehand, her analysis
provided an amazingly accurate summary of their personalities.
At our September meeting Wendy Knowler spoke to us about
the forthcoming Consumer Protection Act. The good news
for consumers is that, in terms of the Consumer Protection Act,
South African consumers will soon be among the most
protected in the world. The general theme of the Act is to
protect the poor and the vulnerable and is in a way the Bill of
Rights for the consumer. The Act alters the common law to
be more favourable to consumers. By default, the consumer
receives certain warranties and indemnities. The warranties the
consumer gives in the agreement are no longer the only
warranties that apply.
In short, the Act states that consumers are entitled to refunds
if goods do not perform in a way they were made to believe
they would or if goods are inherently faulty.
But, as in any sphere of life, consumers have responsibilities
regarding returns, too - you must examine what you're buying
carefully, keep your slips and adhere to the manufacturer's
operating or cleaning instructions. You also have no right of
return if the item is not defective and you simply had a change
of heart.
Our Annual Dinner takes place at Pani on Thursday 21 October
when our guest speaker will be Lawrence Anthony, who saved
A
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Caveat Emptor! “Let the Buyer Beware!”
the animals at Baghdad Zoo and, more recently, published the
Best-Selling Book, “The Elephant Whisperer.” Anyone wishing
to join us for an enthralling evening with good food should
contact Chris Taylor at 031 539 4960, 084 657 6188 or email
him at chrismal@saol.com.
We are sad to report the deaths of two of our members,
Peter Sand and Roger Shutt, and extend our sincere
condolences to their families.
We have welcomed Mike Douglas and John Bradshaw as new
members in recent months.
At Probus Mount Edgecombe our main activities are :
1) Monthly meetings.
2) Visits to interesting sites and businesses.
The club provides a positive attitude to ageing. It also offers
social interaction in a friendly and light-hearted manner and
allows the sharing of information on many matters.
New members and visitors are most welcome. Meetings take
place on the first Monday of every month at the Mount
Edgecombe Country Club (normally in the Kingfisher room) with
coffee at 10.30am. After a brief business session at 11.00am a
guest speaker addresses the members
after which many members enjoy
lunching in the Boars Head Bar.
by Chris Taylor
“Tea at Ten”
Winter Warmth
On Saturday 14th August, the members of the Mount
Edgecombe Rotary Club entertained the residents of
Ridgewood Retirement Village, Mount Edgecombe with
“Tea at Ten”. President Trevor Smith introduced his members
who circulated the room chatting to residents about Rotary
and its aims.
A birthday cake, made by Rotarian Lindsey van der Berg,
was enjoyed by all and small gifts were donated by Rotarian
Robbie Wright. The event was a great success and music
played by Val Mildren added a pleasant note.
In August members of the club visited Inanda to distribute
blankets donated during East Coast Radio's Winter
Warmth Campaign.
The photo on the right shows the children of a Creche in Inanda
singing their appreciation for the blankets received
Rotary Community Corps – Inanda (RCC)
Book Sale
Members of Mount Edgecombe attended a meeting of the
RCC in Inanda to hear of its progress with various projects.
The community is involved with organic farming of vegetables,
crèches and helping the disabled elderly residents.
President Trevor Smith presented the RCC with a cheque in
recognition of their assistance the with the Rotary Big Walk.
On Saturday 28th August the club held a sale of secondhand
books at the Flanders Mall as a Fund Raising project.
Mount Edgecombe
THE ROTARY CLUB OF
ROTARY
CLUBby Greg Cryer
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Inter Club Potjie Competition
Mt Edgecombe Rotary Club sponsors a new club in Zimbali
General
The Club entered 2 teams in this annual competition which was
organized by the Durban Umgeni Club at the Mangrove
Swamps in Durban. We achieved 3rd place in the cook off and
took the trophy for the best table presentation, thanks to Jackie
Vander Heyden. Sunny weather and good fellowship ensured a
successful event.
Together with the Rotary Club of Ballito, the Mount Edgecombe
Rotary Club has sponsored the formation of the 49th Rotary
Club in the KwaZulu-Natal District. The Charter evening was a
glittering affair and was the first formal function held at the new
Fairmont Zimbali Hotel. The formal Club Charter was handed
over to the new president John Coburn by the District Governor
Natty Moodley. 45 new members were inducted on the evening.
The new Club meets on a Thursday evening at 6:00 pm at
the Bushbuck Clubhouse in the Zimbali Estate – contact John
Coburn 083 775 8405
With the establishment of this new Club it brings the total
number of Rotarians in to approximately 1100.
There are 1,2m Rotarians worldwide in 33000 Clubs in 160
Countries.
The Edgecombe Club meets in the Main Clubhouse
every Monday evening at 6:00pm. Visitors are welcome, any
enquiries please contact President Trevor Smith 082 532 0099.
KwaZulu-Natal
Mount
Don Atkinson, Greg Cryer, District Governor Richard Alborough,President Trevor Smith and Aard Van Der Heijden (left to right)
Past District Governor Natty Moodley presents the ZimbaliRotary Club's Charter to President John Coburn.
Mr. P.B. Shaw
Mr. J. Willoughby-Williams
Mrs. T. Willoughby-Williams
Mr. N. Yamakawi
Mr. S. Kamiya
Mr. J.M. Ward
Mrs. M. J. Beselaar
Mrs. T. Iwase
Mrs. G. M. Hamer
Mr. A.H. Edmondson
Mrs. S.Kitagawa
Mr. S.K. Sayed
Mr. A. Ghazali
Mr. N.B. Underwood
Mr. A.J. Lumsden-Cook
Mr. P. Du Toit
Mr. T. Govender
Mr. G. Nortje
Mr. D.J. Bourne
Mr.J. Meredith-Watts
Mr. J.D. Harwood
T.M. Edy
Mr. G.N. Paterson
Mast. J.M. Edy
Mr. K. Mate
Ms. J.S. Rabichund
M. G. Nasr
Mr. D.G. Johnson
A.R. Bennett
Mr. C. Lemetter
Mr. A. McIntosh
Mr. M. R. Hudson
Mr. R. Naidoo
Mrs. J.A. Binder
Mrs. G.M. Starling
Mr. J. Dahllund
Mr. K. Van Der Beken
Mr. N. Keirby-Smith
Mrs. F.A. Sherratt
Ms. N.P. Dube
Mr. J.I. Van Der Walt
Mr. P.J. Sand
Mr. T.W. Hancock
Mr. N.G. Moir
Mrs. L. Naidoo
Mast. D. Delpech
Mr. J.C. Booth
Mr. K.D. Moodley
Dr. E. Van Der Linde
Mr. R.D. Shutt
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