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by tDECEMBER 2017 DECEMBER 2017FOR AND BY THE COMMUNITY

Welcome to Candy Land

Ladies of Henley under the guidance of Tanya de Jongh created magnificentstreet art for all to enjoy this festive season.

do best. The winning gardens showed a pleasing design leading the eye from one point to another with thought given to the type of plants and how high they grow. The gardens were judged in two categories: Standard length (about 35m) and Longer gardens. The scores were on the whole very close. In the Standard category the winner is 1606 Chalgrove, second is 812 Cleeve and third is 971 Ewelme. In the Longer category the winner is 6 Wargrave N and second is 16 Wargrave N. The owners of these gardens will each receive a voucher for one of

the eateries in Henley. We, at the Herald, extend sincere thanks to Mark of The Hound, Sean of The Makery, Debbie of About Time, Anrike of Ducks and Sean of Montagues for their generous donations and know that the recipients will enjoy their treats. We hope the prizes will inspire them and others to make even more effort with their pavements. Depending on the reaction we may run this competition again. Some of the winners may not even know that they were entered. Some owners did enter their own pavements but the majority were

The pavement garden competition was judged by two Henleyites with impeccable qualifications: Anni Reinhold of Little Austria (seen here in the nursery) and Leslie Hoy of Gordon Road, a horticulturalist with Rand Water, took their tasks seriously and

wrote several comments for each of the 18 entrants. Leslie was particularly concerned about water requi rements of the pavement gardens. He was on the lookout for water wise plants and mulch. He noted that many gardens have many roses which can look spectacular but are very thirsty. He noticed some gardens

harbouring aliens, a real no-no. Anni was impressed that some gardens were planned in such a way as to have some colour or points of interest in every season. There were a couple gardens where there were many irises but they were under trees which is not where they

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Contact:Dean Renou(m) 082 662 [email protected]

And the winner is…

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The October issue of the Henley Herald presented an article by Malcolm Hack introducing this concept to Henleyites. Folks, trust us – THIS IS A BRILLIANT IDEA! Creating an Urban Improvement Precinct for Henley will give residents many, many benefits. It is all very exciting! With the support of 66% of Henley property owners, Henley will put forward a request to Mid-vaal to become a Special Rates Area. This will mean a small in-crease in the rates bill of each property owner ( possibly between R50 – R75 per month – not even the price of a good pizza). This will give Henley additional funding to spend just on our dear little village. Residents will be able to propose ideas for better security ( a comprehensive camera and surveillance system is on the cards), keeping the village clean and tidy, more street lights, clearing va-cant stands, and so on. All current committees and councils may be active stakeholders. The possibilities are endless.

Other areas around South Africa have gone this route with true success: areas like Umhlanga, Ballito and Llandudno. It really works. What is needed now is the support of the community. Please, please supply your signatures: Only property owners may sign, but if you own multiple properties you can sign for each property. Each property equals one valid signature. There is a signature booklet with Paul at the Bottle Store. Marius, Peter and Dewald of CPF have books. Malcolm, Marie and Rayno all have booklets and will soon be going from door to door.

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Arthur and Sue MacDonald who are both well known in the village for the work they do for Henley Watch and Arthur's security business Macjobbing, threw a big party to celebrate their 60th birthdays recently. The party goers, many of whom were from Zimbabwe, were also celebrating the political demise of Uncle Bob.

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nominated by readers who were just admiring a pavement as they took a walk and sent us a mail with the address. This can mean that the best pavement in the village was overlooked, but I hope not.

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“We must cultivate our own garden. When man was put in the garden of Eden he was put there so that he should work, which proves that man was not born to rest.”

“A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust.”

“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.”

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Dear ResidentsInformation and communication technology has changed rapidly over the past 20 years with a key development being the emergence of social media. I remember when we used to write letters and wait for people to call us on our home phone. I remember a time when people actually got excited when they received a letter or Christmas card in the post. It also used to be the case that people got their gossip over the garden fence or from a bit of curtain twitching. But now we have the internet and the nature of chat has changed forever. We have all seen nasty comments online - whether they be a row on Whatsapp groups or a catty response on Facebook. The internet acts like a kind of digital-fueled alcohol, freeing us to say things to people that we would never dare to say face to face. I have to admit that I am very sad at how hateful the general tone of online conversation has become. The problem is that the nature of the internet means that within groups and the wider social networks we are all part of, people are only a few clicks away from being able to annoy, frustrate or upset a whole range of people without experiencing the upset or hurt the comments may have caused. Social forums aren't real life conver-sations and neither are the repercussions for misbehaving. The computer screen shields people from the negative consequences of offending someone in person. And for many the temptation to respond to a post they find annoying or frustrating is just too hard to resist - as seems to have happened within various on-line groups in the community recently. What we do to counteract that is unclear but we could start by urging people, including ourselves simply to post something positive and to actively seek to be kind. Jeff Bezos founder and CEO of Amazon.com is nothing if not a master of technology — he has built his company, and his fortune, on the rise of the Internet and his own intellect. But he says his greatest lesson did not come from computing power or brainpower, but about what he learned when he made his grandmother cry. Even as a 10-year-old boy, it turns out, Bezos had a passion for crunching numbers. During a summer road trip with his grandparents, young Jeff got fed up with his grandmother's smoking in the car — and decided to do something about it. From the backseat, he calculated how many cigarettes per day his grandmother smoked, how many puffs she took per cigarette, the health risk of each puff, and announced to her with great fanfare, “You've taken nine years off your life!” Bezos's calculations may have been accurate — but the reaction was not what he expected. His grandmother burst into tears. His grandfather pulled the car off to the side of the road and asked young Jeff to step out. And then his grandfather taught a lesson that this now-billionaire often shares: “My grandfather looked at me, and

after a bit of silence, he gently and calmly said, 'Jeff, one day you'll understand that it's harder to be kind than clever.'” That's a lesson I wish more people understood. On certain days, one can wake up feeling like doing something good but you see someone do something so hurtful it takes all that nice energy out of you. It's the chain reaction our world has gotten into for quite some time and I am quite sure it's getting to all of us in some way. It may be a natural impulse for us to lash out when we are angered, but we can control it. We are remarkable creatures capable of training our minds and souls to react in love, patience, kindness, self-control and hope. Try it out next time you want to hate. It may go a lot better for everyone involved. Or at least don't “like” or share the next marginally racist/misogynist/elitist “funny” message/video that pops up in your social networks. It's mean. And deep down I really believe we are all better than that. Or at least we can get there. One day at a time. I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and may you find many reasons for happiness. I will still be around so if you need me you can get me on the number below.Regards – Councillor Lynda Parsonson

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Henley Watch has a new exco.After the AGM of the Henley Watch the new exco, which was elected without a vote needing to be taken, met at Chairman Sanchia Antunes's home (centre with glasses) for their first meeting. The main change is the new chief of ops Bruce Kellock (at back with beard) who has taken over from Danie Mohr. Sue McDonald (in wheelchair) occupies the new portfolio of Accounts Manager and she will be making many calls to check on recalcitrant payers.

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Thank you from HeinWe want to thank all the wonderful folks, both Watch and non-Watch, as well as the fire brigade who came to our rescue after lightning struck our house and caused the garage to burn down. We were inundated with offers of temporary accommodation and whatever other help we needed. It was really good to see how your neighbours and fellow Henleyites stand together in times of trouble. – Hein Zentgraf

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Why is it that there is always some selfish bully who spoils a good thing that gives so many people pleasure? The Evening Star market was such a success and such wonderful advertisement for Henley. Driving down Dinsdale, patrons would see the beautiful homes and gardens and then be entranced by the delightful market in a tranquil setting with happy villagers socialising together. The lovely, tasteful stalls where locals and charities sold their wares raising much needed funds supplied an essential service.We will really miss the market very much!It makes me so sad that villagers seems to be losing some of their benevolence towards one another, self-centred folk moaning about a few cars parked in their street for a few hours once a month (among other things). REALLY?

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The street pole decorations say it all: Henley gives stick. In a country where conditions are dire in many places Henley has survived, even thrived. New building projects, well-tended gardens, new businesses, an actively involved population, a l l i n d i c a t e a h e a l t h y community. May 2018 be peaceful and prosperous for all of you and may the holidays be fulfilling time. We thank the advertisers for their continued support and urge our readers to s u p p o r t t h e m . L o c a l i s definitely lekker.

“No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” Nelson Mandela (Long Walk To Freedom)

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The phenomenon that is parkrun has reached Meyerton. Negotiations with authorities that started in April finally bore fruit on 18 November at the Meyerton Sports fields when the inaugural run with a field of 850 plus took place. This was one of the biggest launches of parkruns in the world. Now there will be a parkrun there every Saturday starting at 8.00. Every Saturday in more than 18 countries on 5 continents and 124 locations just in South Africa there are people of all ages and shapes and fitnesses running or walking 5km routes in parks and not paying a cent for the pleasure. By the time they get home all participants will have received an email giving all the stats: their time and place in their age group as well as how many people took part that morn-ing. Participants register only once, online, in advance for a unique athlete number and internationally recognised barcode that can be printed for use when taking part. Participants' results in each event are processed and uploaded online after the run by volunteers. Every aspect of every event is run by volunteers. No-one is paid but there are national sponsors (In SA the main ones are Discovery Vitality, Dischem and Mr Price Sport) who pay for the basic equipment. The volunteers are vital to the continued success of the scheme and consequently they are made to feel appreciated. This is the heart of parkrun and volunteering teaches all valuable skills that can be used in other parts of their lives. The founder, Paul Sinton Hewitt, started parkruns in London in 2004 with only 13 runners when they were first still known as UK Time Trials. In 2011 Bruce Fordyce, of Comrades Marathon fame, brought parkrun to SA and now there are half a million registered members in this country. In Meyerton the event directors are Roland and Anel du Plessis. They are pictured with Bruce who was there at the inaugural event.

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so successful must be that it is sustainable: For the participants it can be a quick start to every weekend for the whole family, which does not touch the budget and gets them into nature. For the organisers it is an automated, repeated event that, once the volunteers are in place, can happen every week without undue demands on the rest of their lives.

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Midvaal Local Municipality hosted a delegation from American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) on 10 November 2017. The ACYPL is a programme that focuses on international educational exchanges for young political leaders in order to give them exposure to governance, politics, policy making and culture. ACYPL visited Midvaal as part of their exchange programme to

South Africa. The delegation was welcomed by Executive M a y o r C l l r Bongani Baloyi accompanied b y M M C E n g i n e e r i n g Services, Cllr Peter Teixeira a n d M M C Development and Planning, C l l r M o k e t e Motsamai.

The mayor gave a presentation on Midvaal in terms of manifesto promises, governance, service delivery and economic develop-ment. The presentation was followed by an interactive discussion session centred on economic development, job creation, service delivery and transparent governance.

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– Ed

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– MLM press release (exerpt)

"Parkrun is the best experience I have ever had of what it feels like to be in a community of runners… on that morning it was incredible to experience a group of people of all ages and abilities united, not just by running, but being part of a really special community."

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WHO? WHAT? WHERE? WHEN?

Birds of a Feather: Meets on the third Monday of each month. Contact Hazel Cameron-Jepson on 016 366 7121

1st Henley Scouts: Fridays. Cubs 17h30 to 19h00. Scouts 17h30 to 19h30. Enquiries: Steven 082 553 0199 or Greg 083 299 8323Randvaal Biblioteek: Leserskring ontmoet elke tweede Donderdag van die maand om 9.30. Bel Rita 016 365 5093

Henley Bowling Club: Interested bowlers contact [email protected] or go to www.thebowler.co.zaHenley Bowling Club for Hire: Patricia Verster 082 324 9464

Henley Library Reading Circle: Meets at the library on the second Wednesday of the month, at10:30 Contact Keke at the library 016 366 5865Henley Performing Arts: Marie Thompson 016 366 0935

Henley Residents and Ratepayers Association (HRRA): pm. Contact Alan Pepper (Chairman) on 016 366 0238

Henley Watch: To join contact Sal Hebert 016 366 1583 or 084 263 1784 or go to :www.henleywatch.co.zaHousewives' Club: 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:00. Contact Susan 016 366 0551 or 083 584 9309

Lions Club Of Henley On Klip:Meetings: 1st Monday of the month at O’Connor Hall 18:45 for 19:00. Contact Kathy 083 442 1930 or Kerry Palmer 082 805 1088Henley Sewing Circle:Meets at the O’Connor Hall every Thursday at 2.00 Lessons are free. Machines are provided.

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Hope Family Church: Sunday services 9.00 to 11.00\Evening Service 18:00 to 20:00 Last Sunday of the month.Contact 016 366 0545 or 082 387 1497

Beit Baruch, Messianic Assembly: Every Sabbath (Saturday) at 10:00. Contact George 071 139 5275 or Hein 083 774 5609

Saturday Striders : Every Saturday at 8.00. Meet at Fraser Park.

Rotary Club: Meets at the Bowling Club 6:30 pm every second Tuesday. Contacts: Petrus van Heerden (President) on 083 692 3262, Dr Jeann Dickinson (Secretary) 083 267 0480Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffuloes (RAOB): Meet at Bunduloo Lodge, 502 Durham road, first Sunday of the month at 10am. Contact Des Woods 082 494 8741.SA Pony Club: Klipriver Branch has a Working Rally on the 2nd Saturday of every month, 10:00 to 12:00 Contact: Nichole 072 692 3776

St Andrew's Family Church: Worship and Children’s Church May - August at 09:30. September to April at 08:30. Communion 1st Sunday of the month. Minister: Mrs Natalie Hayes:072 476 9078 Office 016 366 0800 or 082 575 7238

St Philip Benizi Catholic Church: cnr Verwoerd and Reitz Str. Meyerton. Mass: Weekdays 8am, Saturdays 8am and 6pm,Sundays 8am

Meyerton Methodist Church: Sunday service 9.00 (Kids andadults) Friday nights: Youth group. 016 362 1736 (office)

St Paul's Anglican Church: Sunday services and Sunday school 8 to 9:30. All welcome Contact Jean Roy 016 366 0253 or Anne Smith 016 366 0551. Flea Market last Saturday monthly.

Eye Clinic: At Meyerton Child Welfare. 1st Saturday of every month. Carmen Andrews 079 913 0281

Henley Christian Fellowship: Sunday at 9.00 at the Time 'n Space Theatre. 082 413 6184

Walkerville Wine Circle the last Wednesday of every month atErfdeel Farm in Drumblade. 7pm Contact Gunter for details andbookings. 073 321 0959

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Henley lad Ethan Stocker (10) won The Smoking Pistons S e n i o r 8 5 c c S e r i e s Championsh ip th i s pas t weekend, placing first in all three heats. He gained third place in The Sandbox Junior 65cc Series Championship. Ethan was selected to represent Gauteng in his first provincial

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YOU’VE KNOWN THE BRAND SINCE 1913

NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUR DOORSTEP

PO BOX 1533

HENLEY ON KLIP

1962

TEL:082 390 5477 / 084 587 7772

WE ARE SITUATED AT R551 HENLEY ON KLIP

We welcome Windy Corner.

Call in for all your

pigeon feed needs.www.windyshop.co.za

We are also doing garden compost at very good prices

Aubrey shares his knowledge

December 2017

Christmas quiz questions for kids(Answers )

1. Rudolph, Prancer, Dancer, Donner, Blitzen, Dasher, Vixen, Commet and Cupid2. Frankincense, Gold and Myrrh3. A Christmas Cracker4. Turkey5. Mince pie6. Cards and presents7. Elves8. Twenty-four (24)9. Ten (10)10. Green11. Bauble12. Sven13. Mistletoe14. Red15. Xmas

Recently members of the Henley Bird Club, Birds of a Feather, were entertained and informed by guest speaker, Johan Lotter, second from left, seen here with the committee, Jutta Gotz, Ben Botha (chairman) Dave Ludlow, and Hazel Cameron-Jepson.

Henley birders have enjoyed another year of monthly talks accompanied by magnificent photos on a wide range of bird related topics. Next year's meetings start with a braai on 20 January. The club is looking for new members. A wide knowledge of birds is not a prerequisite. See the Who, What, Where Column for contact details.

Give birding a go in 2018

Ed

Paulina Smit of Iffley Road opened her beautiful garden to the public recently. She also runs a succulent plants business called Henley's Garden. Her son Stefan is also involved in the business although he has his own business called Steelworks.

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