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A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY
I thought you might be interested to find out how the
Omelette got its name.
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Seton Thompson was the first editor and he handed
over to Linda Harris from the 8th
issue in March 2007.
Both these editors were qualified journalists with
many years’ experience.
I was involved from the very first issue as a
contributor and later, when Linda took over, as her
roving reporter. I had no previous experience in
journalism so when she handed over the editorship to
me I was very reluctant to take on the position. With
her patient guidance I slowly got used to the work but
without the many villager contributions I would never
have managed. Claude Leroy has proved to be a great
help with computer guidance and nature news. Thank
you all; - please keep your contributions rolling!
FOUNDING EDITOR – LINDA HARRIS
Heather butler
When Keith and Linda
Harris moved into the
village, it was idyllic for
them, It was an ideal
lock-up-and-go
environment which had
great appeal.
But when not planning
excursions (or concerts)
to places at times where ‘angels fear to tread’, Linda
felt there was something in village life missing.
Coming from a community news background, she
soon realised that a newsletter for residents, about
residents, was the missing link. Many may lay claim to
have had the idea first, but it was Linda who pushed
the boat.
She secured funding for printing, through advertising,
and the first ‘nameless’ newsletter for Umdoni
Retirement Village was launched. It had very specific
parameters, viz: no obituaries; to concentrate on
happy occasions and events and that everything was
to be relevant to residents. Well, Linda certainly
achieved her set goals. Testament to this is that the
Omelette, so named because it was a “bit of this and
a bit of that”, and somehow Scrambled Eggs didn’t
quite hit the mark, is now celebrating this amazing
milestone.
Linda secured the help of other residents along the
way. To whit, the late Andre de Meillon who took on
the nature column; Pam Ritchie, now editor, but then
roving reporter. And, of course, there were all the
contributors, among them Letters to the Editor –
some mere letters of thanks, others amusing and
informative, as well as the home-grown puzzles.
Hats off to Linda for seeing the gap, and filling it
well. Thank you for blazing the trail, and to all those
who have followed, especially Pam Ritchie, for taking
up the cudgels.
The Omelette is a newsletter we all look forward to.
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A woman is like a teabag; you never
know how strong she is until she gets
into hot water
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SEPTEMBER 2019 ISSUE 150
EDITOR’S COMMENT;..
I hope you enjoy the trip down
memory lane on the first two
pages!
I have also included two
competitions to keep you
busy.
SPECIAL DATES:
5th: Be late for something day
6th: Read a book day
8th: Grandparents’ day
13th: World chocolate day
23rd: Spring Equinox
Wife appreciation day
24th: Heritage day
Pam
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EDITOR: PAM RITCHIE
COT 253 TEL 039 975 9553
mail:[email protected]
NATURE NEWS/BITS’NBYTES:
CLAUDE LEROY COT 559
TEL 9759
O is for One-of-a-kind, which the Omelette surely is
M is for Magical, which well describes its stories and poems
E is for Entertaining, with articles of interest and fun,
too
L is for Looks, good ones, professional and smart
E is for Eagles and Every other animal and bird on our Nature
pages
T is for Timely and relevant, which the articles always are
T is for Tormenting – those puzzles drive us crazy… but we do
love them
E is for Everyone at URV, who cannot fail to be pleased with
such a
publication especially for us, about us and including us
THANK YOU to the EDITOR and all who contribute to our
OMELETTE
on reaching Issue 150Issue 150Issue 150Issue 150 of
The The The The OmeletteOmeletteOmeletteOmelette – an
important milestone indeed
for our unique Umdoni
Retirement Village
newsletter, which contains
interesting articles, lovely
photographs, news of upcoming events, succinct sayings,
special dates, Nature News, useful adverts, items for sale
and
items wanted, services offered , and much, much more,
including, of course, the latest sports’ news on the back
page!
We look forward to many, many more good reads of our
OMELETTE!
With very best wishes, from the RAC
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I would like to congratulate Pam and the Omelette team (past and
present)
on the 150th
edition of this wonderful newsletter!
Thank you for keeping us all informed on happenings and events
in and
around the village, as well as for the interesting and fun
articles.
Well done to all and keep up the great work…the Omelette plays
an
important part in making Umdoni village special! Here’s to the
next 150 editions…! Warm regards
Andrew Crooks
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MARKET PLACEMARKET PLACEMARKET PLACEMARKET PLACE
FOR SALE
MONKEY-PROOF REFUSE BIN COVER
Slatted C.C.A. treated timber. Natural or
green finish. Hinged lid. Can be seen at
cottage 401. TONY 9412
MAGNETIC ALUMINIUM FLY SCREENS
BRIAN 9818 cot 618 to view and order.
CURRIED GREEN BEANS
R25 a bottle HELEN 9822 cot 622
ROUELLE ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCES
Ladies and men R150 each. Open morning
once a month. Phone to view.
ANNE Tel 9673 cot 373
BEAUTIFUL NECKLACES, BRACELETS,
EARRINGS AND RINGS.
PAT TEL 9811 cot 611
BIRDSEED Priced to suit your pocket.
RINA / TONY Cot 401 9412
FRESH FREE STATE HONEY back in stock !
Free State Honey now in 500 g squeeze and
also plain bottles R 60
Nev's Scottish Marmalade R 30 per 500 g
please supply replacement glass bottle
NEVILLE 9614 cot 314
REFURBISHED LAWN BOWLS
Various sizes. From R500 per set.
COLIN 9754 cot 554
HEARING AID BATTERIES at R 40.00 per pack
OF 6. Size 13 only HEATHER 9521 cot 221
HEARING AID BATTERIES On special R35,00 per pack of 6
Size 312 brown stickers / Size 10 yellow
stickers / Size 675 blue stickers.
LYN 9737 Cot. 537
ANTHURIUMS
Large, small & miniature; Double dipladenia;
Hoya. IAN COT 109 9409
CAMPING or HOUSEHOLD : 40 Litre DUEL
FRIDGE/ FREEZER in good condition. Made in S.A. R2500.00 JOHN
PATON Cot 329 9629 2 ROLLS OF FAX PAPER, size 215x30x13.
Braun Paximat Slide Projector with 8 trays
for slides R150.00 ono.
Electric frying pan wok shape , teflon coated
Sunbeam R120.00
KEN OR MAUREEN 9398 cottage 398.
EMPISAL S-4D 4 THREAD OVERLOCKER
New. What offers?
SUE cot 608 9808
*SAFEWAY 1.5 LITRE JUG BLENDER
400 watt model with Pulse and 2 speed
settings Brand new – never been used in
anger ! Still under guarantee R300.00
IAIN Cot232 -- 9532
4-WHEEL MOBILITY SCOOTER
Contact Sisster Lorraine Care centre 9466
SAMSUNG 9KG TOP-LOADER WASHING
MACHINE. Perfect condition. R1000.00 ono.
JESS Cot 64 0798572419
ARTISTS’ OIL PAINTS (Bought in error)
Never used. 1x 37ml tube cobalt blue
1x37ml tube flake white; Winsor & Newton.
Discounted price R100 for both.
COLIN 9754 cot 554
LIQUOR, LIQUEURS, WINE Selection of Liquor, Liqueurs and Wine
JOE – 9779 – Cot 579
SERVICES
KNIVES AND GARDEN TOOLS SHARPENED
JOHNNY 9808
SMALL PIECES OF FURNITURE
made to order - or repaired.
CALL PETER, 9509.
HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION IN
PENNINGTON AVAILABLE.
LYN 9531 cot 231 CONTACT ALLEN HILL -9548 for
# Airport shuttle
# All electrical repairs
# Mobility car repairs
# Automatic garage doors
# General handiwork
WELDING & WOODWORK REPAIRS
PHILL cot 30 084 490 9705
MACHINE EMBROIDERY
DIENA 9330 cot 30
COMPUTER REPAIRS .Software support and
training GARTH 9804
STAMPS
Turn that old collection into cash. Appraisals
and valuations
ERNIE 9659 cot 359
WATER FILTRATION: Filter units;
replacement cartridges, tech advice.
PETER 9796 cot 596
PRINTER CARTRIDGES REFILLED
Colour transparencies to digital
NEIL cot 255 9555
TAX PROBLEMS?
HENRY STREVER 9813 cot 613
WANTED
PETROL GOLF CART
JOHN 9721 082 781 7251
APPLE I PHONE ALAN Cot 230 9530 BICYCLE RACK TO FIT TOWBAR.
GRAHAM 9669 or 083 325 5705 cot 369
BERNINA SEWING MACHINE
No older than 1970
SONIA VILJOEN 082 925 4054
OVERLOCK & ORDINARY SEWING MACHINE
TO BUY. ANNE 9673
TROUT FISHING ROD AND REEL
IAN 9409 cot 109
2 AND 4 SEATER MOTORISED GOLF CARTS
in reasonable condition .
MURRAY 9712 or 0834402233 cot 512
LAWN BOWLS
Got bowls in the cupboard/garage no longer
in use? Turn them into CASH! My stock is
low and I URGENTLY need bowls.
Sizes 00, 0, 01, 2, 3., 4 Spot cash paid
COLIN 9754 cot 554 GLASS JARS WITH LIDS.
HEATHER 9660 Cottage 360. Will collect. PLASTIC BREAD SEALS
DENNIS cot 254,
JIMMY 363 ANNE 373
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REWARD OFFERED!
For return of book "Greavsie" by
Jimmy Greaves. Please call John
Cottage 211 (Phone 9511).
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This is a free service for villagers only.
Ads in before 20th
please. Your once-off
ad will feature in two issues. Please let
me know if your items have been sold!
J Leslie Smith
& Company Inc. Have you updated your will?
Do you need help in planning your
estate?
Let me help you.
Margaret McCoullough
Shop 29, Village Mall Apartments, 3 Impathle Drive,
Pennington
Open: Wed 9am - 1pm / by appointment
HEAD OFFICE: 332 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Tel: +27 (0)33 845 9700 Fax: +27 (0)33 845 9720 Email:
[email protected]
www.jlesliesmith.com
RICH-CARD TEAM
Appliance Repairs Air Conditioning
Refrigeration Electrical
JoJo Tank Rainwater systems
contact number: 072 101 7617
039 004 0028
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GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Gerald and Naomi Welman
We were married in Regents Park Johannesburg on August
30th
1969 We were childhood sweethearts and met at
school in 1964.
Gerald went into the army in 1966 and during that time his
parents moved to Piet Retief so he followed them. He
started working on diesel but had to move to petrol as
there was a lack of knowledge in this field. He then got a
transfer to Lindsay Saker Motors in Mooi St Johannesburg.
He later moved on to a smaller company where they
specialized in gearboxes, where he was made sales
manager.
I was in the IT field and after my children were born worked
for Murray & Roberts for the last 27 years of my career.
We have 2 daughters and four grandchildren
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LATEST OBE’S
Ivan Benniwith Jack Brickhill
Jack Parker Cavell Botha
Vanessa and Brian Hendry
They were married on July 26th
in Johannesburg.
They met through their church guild but it took them
about eight months before they first started dating
and another four years before the wedding. Vanessa
worked at the Stock Exchange and because it was
going through a boom period she often had to work
till eleven o’clock at night. She didn’t mind though
because it meant a double cheque. They were able to
save enough to pay cash for their furniture and buy a
little Triumph 2000 for R3000. Brian was working in
the printing trade.
They lived in a flat in Berea where their daughter was
born but had moved to a house in Alberton before
they had their son. It was forty years later before they
moved again!
Soon they opened a real estate business, Camalb
Properties with Brian as salesman and Vanessa
running the office, which is still going today.
Both of them love the bush and have spent many
holidays under the stars in Namibia and Botswana,
but the Kruger Park is still their second home.
After having their names on our waiting list for ten
years they finally moved into the village and quickly
became very involved in the local Methodist church.
Seventy people joined them in the hall to celebrate
their special day
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Congratulations to all of you!
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WHAT’S THE BUZZ?
SUNSHINE UMDONI CANSA
SUPPORT GROUP
With Freda Jackson 9645
I can’t change yesterday, but I do have the
power to make today a wonderful day.
I can be happy and joyous. Knowing this I
can leave the cry of regret immediately
and leave no forwarding address.
Next Cansa meeting: 28th
August in the hall at 2pm.
Speaker: Dr de Bruyn, urologist. All welcome
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CAR LICENCES; a little advice. Mid-morning in the
middle of the month is the best time to go to the
Scottburgh office. You need to take your car logbook,
your ID and proof of residence (your village
statement) with you as well as R588 cash
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CAR WASHING: Please don’t use a hosepipe in your
driveway. Make use of the special bay next to our
water tank behind the hall. The water there comes
from our borehole. The price of municipal water has
gone up 66% so the village needs to keep usage as low
as possible.
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SAFETY REMINDER: Keep your valuables (eg laptops,
cellphones, bags, cash) out of sight and close windows
and lock doors when you go out and at night.
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JAZZ APPRECIATION GROUP:
On the second Wednesday of every
month our group gathers at the
Linger Longer Coffee Shop for an
evening of Music Videos and chat.
The program is a mixed offering with something for
everyone. Starting at 6.30pm BYOB. All welcome.
JESS cot 64 079 857 2419
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LIBRARY: The RAC is now buying their own books for
the library so I need your suggestions please. PAM
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NEWS FROM LINGA LONGA COFFEE SHOP:
We have fresh Quiche, tarts and cakes every day, - all
home-made by our bakers in the village.
Every Wednesday you can come up for breakfast (full
house) which includes tea or coffee for
R38.00 between 9.30 to 10.30am
The Last Friday of the month is FISH, CHIPS & salad for
R40.00, take –away or bring your wine and chill out at
the coffee shop. Please place your order on the
Thursday.
We also cater for birthdays, meetings and any other
small function you require at very reasonable rates.
BERNADETTE 9518
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Another perk we have
in the village is the
Wednesday visit by the
“Veggieman, Mr
Govender, with his
smile and veggie truck
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Congratulations to Kalay
Padayachie who has just
earned her BA in Psychology
Counselling through Unisa. It
took her nine years of hard
work, studying in the evenings
after work. She would like to
thank the residents for their
encouragement and support.
We are very proud of you!
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SEPTEMBER DAY EVENTS
Wed. 4Wed. 4Wed. 4Wed. 4 Sept. SPRING Sept. SPRING Sept. SPRING
Sept. SPRING
CELEBRATION WALK!CELEBRATION WALK!CELEBRATION WALK!CELEBRATION
WALK!
Starts at 10am –
parking area opposite Admin.
Prizes for Best Hat, Prettiest Spring Golf Cart,
Most Springy Mobility Scooter!
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Sat. 21 Sept. THE DURBAN CITY
ORCHESTRA
URV Hall / Starts at 2pm
R70pp - Booking from Mon. 2 Sept.
at RAC Office Mon. Wed. Fri. 9 – 11am.
The Durban City Orchestra has been in
existence since 1888 and today has around 50 members,
made up of amateur, experienced and professional
musicians whose diverse backgrounds reflect South Africa's
rainbow nation. The repertoire combines the classical and
symphonic genres with popular and contemporary styles,
often incorporating instrumental and vocal soloists, as well
as choirs. The orchestra provides a platform for amateurs,
scholars and students to perform within an orchestral
environment. The Durban City Orchestra is the second
oldest symphony orchestra in SA, although it has been
known under various aliases during its time. Saturday’s
performance will include an overture, a symphony by
Schubert, some light classics and waltzes by Brahms, Franz
Lehar, Johann Strauss and others
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Wed. 25 Sept. FOURIESBURG TOURS
URV Hall / Starts at 10am Sponsored tea & eats.
All Welcome.
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On the last Wednesday of the month The Care Centre
residents are treated to a sing-along arranged by Neville
Lloyd. The staff enjoy the morning too!
EXPRESSIVE ARTS IN THE VILLAGE
Under the auspices of The Residents Activities Committee
(RAC), members of the Village Entertainment Group (VEG)
meet every month to arrange a variety of events, talks and
shows for residents to enjoy. These are publicized regularly
in the Omelette and on the notice boards and in the
monthly What’s On at URV. For those who have an interest
in the Performing and Expressive Arts, the village has a few
groups that are always eager to attract new members.
VILLAGE CHOIR: If you enjoy music and singing consider
joining the choir… ( you do not have to be able to read
music). Men are particularly urged to participate. The Choir
has established a reputation in the area with frequent
concerts in and outside the village. They meet every
Monday morning and are currently rehearsing in
preparation for their concert which will be held in our Hall
on 20th
October. New members will be most welcome.
Contact Elma Pennells (cottage 11) for further information.
TAKE TO THE STAGE: There are many who have skills and
talent and in the Village you have an opportunity to take an
active role as a performer on stage.
The pantomime takes place in alternate years. Rehearsals
start at the beginning of September for this year’s
performance at the end of November. If you would like to
take part either as a performer on stage or as support crew
backstage, please identify your interest and contact Dave
Geils (cottage 529) ASAP.
In alternate years, the Village concert gives residents the
opportunity to demonstrate their singing, dancing and
acting talents in a variety of sketches, dances and
monologues.
New residents bring fresh ideas that are always welcome.
DRAMA GROUP: This newly formed group has already
firmly established itself as a village activity. Members
explore all aspects of stage craft and drama inspired by
music, poetry or movement. Through pair work, group
sketches and using tableaux, members are encouraged to
develop their creative ideas and study different characters.
Each member has been able to develop a specific character
that enabled them to take part successfully in the recent
Pub Night concert. The emphasis in each weekly session is
on gentle exercise and enjoyment. All residents are invited
to come along to the Hall on a Tuesday afternoon and join
in the fun. Contact Olive Goll cottage 117 9417
PUBLICITY: Full details of the Choir Concert and the
Pantomime will be in the next edition of the Omelette
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Old age is like climbing a mountain. The higher
you get, the more tired and breathless you
become, but your views become more extensive.
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Nature NotesNature NotesNature NotesNature Notes with Claude
Leroy
The Wildlife Around Us.
As part of our garden is on the edge of the forest we
cleared a half-meter strip along the forest edge to stop
the encroachment between the garden and forest. We
named this the ‘Fire Break’. I noted a lot of activity in
the
form of spoor there so recently decided to set up a
camera trap to see what used our Fire Break as a path.
The camera was set up at midday on the 4th August until
14th – we were away for five days during this period.
The Seasons are Changing
The Yellow-billed Kites have arrived back from their
Northern holidays and the Weavers are starting to check
out nesting sites and materials -- it looks like Spring in
nearly upon us!
Today (21st) I watched two Woolly-necked Storks doing
thermals above the Village when they were joined by a
Black-breasted Snake-Eagle. A pair of these eagles were
first spotted in our neighbourhood a couple of years ago.
We are somewhat out of their usual range and the fact
that they have become regular visitors is another
example of the changing climate we are experiencing.
The weather has been so warm, during the days, that
even the Spotted Bushsnakes have been active - four or
five having been reported/caught in the last couple of
weeks.
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PENNINTON CONSERVANCYPENNINTON CONSERVANCYPENNINTON
CONSERVANCYPENNINTON CONSERVANCY
The Curry evening (3rd
Friday of the month) is back.
Volunteers are needed to make this a success……..
Grey
Duiker
Banded Mongoose
Water Mongoose
Large
Spotted
Genet
Blue Duiker
(Mpithi)
Mpithi - Baby
Vervet Monkey
A very busy highway!
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CAROLE'S CORNER (I have persuaded Carole Barber to start a
regular column for us. Welcome, Carole, -
may your stay be a rewarding one! – Ed)
With spring upon us, we tend to turn our thoughts
towards swimming pools.
Have you thought about visiting our village pool
lately? It's looking most inviting. Time to fish out the
old cossie and expired sun screen. And oh, - hat, don't
forget the hat! If you wisely choose to keep out of the
sun but would like a bit of a glow minus the UV rays,
you could try using self-tan. Should you go this route,
it might be a good idea to contact Donald's wife
Melania to find out what shade he uses.
Self-tans my dears, work absolutely fine
but first the shade you need to clearly define
or you'll end up looking like Donaldirth Trump
who some believe is a proper chump.
Orange seems to be his hue of choice.
Apologies for the above - I'm no James Joyce.
As a matter of interest, do you have a childhood
memory of your first venture into a swimming pool?
Did you take the plunge voluntarily, or was it a kicking
screaming scenario, or were you hurled into the deep
end by your friend who knew you couldn't swim? If
the latter, as your short life flashed before you, did
you have that sinking feeling that you were going to
drown and would never ever see a chocolate bar
again? Should your answer to any or all of the above
be 'yes,' you might understand my terror at this time
of having been thrown into the deep end of the
Omelette, by none other than... Oh never mind.
A plus for having taken the brave dive into public
literary scrutiny, is that I now have the courage to ask
Anne Simpson to give me those private swimming
lessons. This time I'll be prepared lest my friend
dumps me in the deep end – again.
Rather than drown you with further nonsense, I shall
crawl or backstroke into my corner.
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IMPITHI KIOSKIMPITHI KIOSKIMPITHI KIOSKIMPITHI KIOSK
MENU SPECIALS
Pensioners’ tea/coffee & cake R25 Thurs
Sunday lunch (booking essential)
3 course meal (byob)
Friday night curry and rice
Phone for details
Tel 039 975 1711
Dear Ed
A special thank you to all my friends
who graced our table at the coffee shop.
You made my 90th birthday a very
memorable one. Rod Nel
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Dear Ed
To all my beloved “family” and friends in the village I
want to thank you all for your love and support during
my five wonderful years here. Please know that you
will ALL be so missed but you will be in my thoughts
and my heart forever. Tanya Gardy
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DEIRDRE VAN HEERDEN
Registered Physiotherapist
B PHYST (Pretoria)
PR No 0175781
Visits Umdoni Village every Tuesday
For an appointment
NEW NUMBER
Phone 060 585 4201
Main Practice is in Umkomaas
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UMDONI VILLAGE
DAY SPA All beauty treatments
Revitalising facials
Back, neck and shoulder massage
Waxing, Pedicure and more
phone 081 761 3233
Salon next to tennis clubhouse
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GRANNIESGRANNIESGRANNIESGRANNIES By Betty Gordon
I wonder, were they ever there, those Grannies in the
story books?
Perhaps they were, in times gone by, with silver hair
and gentle looks.
A little smiling lady baking Fairy Cakes for us to eat,
All tidy with her hair tied back and frilly apron, oh, so
neat.
She would hear our lively tales of what we’d done and
what we planned
Of triumphs and of troubles too, knowing that she’d
understand.
When it was time to say “goodbye” her words would
always be the same
“Must you really go? Don’t make it long before you
come again.”
In modern times the Grandmama is not like all the
story books.
She’s busy getting all Hi-Tech, attending gym,
improving looks.
She’s travelling around the world or seeking out some
river’s source.
She doesn’t bake, she doesn’t knit but joins an
intellectual course.
The Grannie of our dreams just isn’t there, is sorely
missed.
As time is catching up with her she’s ticking off her
Bucket List.
Perhaps a story-book type Gran only exists within our
dreams,
But dreaming helps to make the world better than it
often seems.
(How about a grandpa poem for next month? – Ed)
T: +27 39 3129100 | F: +27 86 6158147 | C: +27 82
4552088 | E: [email protected] |
W: www.hibiscus.co.za
Authorised Financial Services Provider FSP No.15463
and FSP No.14641
We run a very cost effective scheme for residents
wishing to insure their household goods, vehicles and
personal effects. We also offer investment and life
products. These include life policies, funeral plans,
Medical Aid, Gap Cover as well as local and international
investments, annuities and guarantee plans.
What a pity it rained!
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COMPETITIONCOMPETITIONCOMPETITIONCOMPETITION
TIMETIMETIMETIME
Jeanette Beamish sent me this one. I thought you might
enjoy it instead of the usual word search.
Find the missing words in the story that have been
replaced by a number and write them down.
You can phone through your answers ( 9553)or bring me a list
(cot 253) or
email them to the Omelette ([email protected]).
Closing date is Sept 19. PRIZES: First name drawn: R200 gift
voucher from
one of our sponsors; Second: R100; Third R50. Happy
puzzling!
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They met in an English… 1 … garden at… 2… blossom time. A… 3…
bird
high in a… 4… tree chirped away merrily.
Mary exclaimed with delight, “Oh, what a… 5… morning! You know
you
are the… 6 … of my life; you make me feel so… 7… . I want to
give you a…
8… to build a… 7… on. Whenever we are together my heart soars
over
the … 9.. .”
Mike replied, “My dearest, I will love you till the… 10… of
time; till… 11…
threads have turned to… 12… The…. 13… of your smile will haunt
me
forever and… 14…, even when I grow too… 15…. to…. . Night
and…..16….
you are the one, - you are always on my…17… . When the… 18… of
the
night meets the… 19… of the day we will be together always. What
a….
20… world we live in!
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LIMERICK COMPETITIONLIMERICK COMPETITIONLIMERICK
COMPETITIONLIMERICK COMPETITION
The last time we had one of these was in April 2008 so I
think
it’s about time for another one.
You all know what a limerick should look like. There are
always
five lines and there is a set rhyming pattern, - first, second
and
last line the same and the third and fourth are the same.
There
should be a special rhythm too. Here is an example:
There once was a maintenance man
Who finished before he began
He told everyone
When the jobs were all done
“You said that I can’t but I can!
Try to keep your subjects topical but steer clear of politics
and
don’t have all the villagers eating poloni!
Please let me have your entries before the 20th
September so that they can
be judged (anonymously) in time for the next issue.
First prize will be R200, second R100 and third R50.
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A backward poet writes inverse!
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John Schamier and Marion Knowles
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Tony Butler, Pauline Zweerts and Lih
Gumede enjoyed chef Virginia’s Wackey
Wednesday lunch in the dining room
recently
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Sisters Joyce Donaldson and Paddy
Percival at “ Some Enchanted Evening”
THE SUBMARINE
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Great food, great prices
Pensioners’ menu every day
SUNDAY ROASTS
plus dessert R95
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3 Impathle Drive shop 35
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PAGE 10 SEPTEMBER 2017
VILLAGE EAGLES CHARITY GOLF DAY.
In golf there is a saying that you drive for show
and putt for dough. Well Sunday afternoon the
4th
August at Umdoni Golf Club the Eagles did
everything for dough. Annually the Village Eagles
have a charity golf day when the golfers take
their favourite pastime and raise money for those
people who cannot, for many reasons, do the
same.
Thanks to the generosity of the golfers, the
sponsors and Umdoni Golf Club an amount
approaching R8000 was raised. As is the Village
Eagles custom, this money and a bit more will be
donated to the R.A.C. so that they can use it
where it is needed the most. A special thanks to
the committee for organising a great day.
On a charity day like this one everybody becomes
a winner but for the record first place was taken
by the team of Charles Smith, Corrie Smith, Noel
Jessup and Steve de Klerk on a score of 99
Alliance Stableford points. No surprise then that
Corrie Smith was the best lady golfer. Well played
Corrie. Best male golfer went to Steve Stead.
When the draw was made there was speculation
that the team of Ben Enslin, Schalk Schutte, Sarah
Bergh and Ian Lovett would be in the prizes. Well
they were. They took home the Stone trophy.
The Village Eagles want to thank all of those
visitors who played on the day to help swell the
collection purse. All in all a very successful day.
Winning team
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BINGO: Just a reminder; - come to the Bowling club
on a Monday afternoon at 1.45 pm and enjoy a few
games. Normally finishes round 3.30pm
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THANK YOU ALL FOR SUPPORTING THE
E-WASTE COLLECTION! Shirley Crocket
AMBC BOWLS REPORT By Fred Hutchins
The opening lines to the song goes "Together we stand,
divided we fall Come on now people, let's get on the
ball and work together" - and didn't AMBC do just
that! What a wonderfully successful August week and
all because our club worked in unison, as one body, to
make it such. Compliments from all and sundry
visiting clubs flowed in about the daily fare, the
registering facilities, the greens, the Aching Joint, the
daily welcoming of bowlers, the bowls shop, the
ambience of our club and friendliness of our members
and our exceptional hampers that were raffled.
Congratulations to the following bowlers, from
AMBC who were among the winners of our wonderful
hampers - Peter Steele (AMBC member), and Joy
Hanson (AMBC member). Vouchers for persons who
contributed towards the content of the hampers were
won by Rowan Bird and Anne and Tony Simpson.
NOMINATED MIXED PAIRS FINALS: A huge thank you
to the all supporters who braved the windy and chilly
conditions to watch the finals of the nominated mixed
pairs club championship. We, the bowlers greatly
appreciated it. Congratulations to the winners John
Chamier and Marian Kelly who won a tight fought
match 19-17 over Gina George and yours truly.
INTER HOUSE SPORTS DAY: Wow, what a sight of
beautiful girls all dressed in their house colours in
various shades of pink and red. One of the
matriculants, Joy Hanson, attracted a lot of oohs and
aahs from some of the senior boys with her
beautifully adorned headdress. The boys in blue did
not disappoint either. Unfortunately the heavens
opened and the second session had to be curtailed
due to the weather. During the announcement of the
results the boys began boasting and became loud, so
at last, the Principal, James Goble and the Sports
Heads, Dave Arnison and Annatjie Kidd stepped in
and decided that discipline was necessary and the
boys were made to serve the evening meal to the
girls. A massive thank you to Dave, Annatjie and all
those who assisted you in making this such a
successful and enjoyable event. In the spirit of the
game I have not mentioned who the winners were
because in fact OUR CLUB was the winner. However
Kevin O'Donoghue you looked rather proud when you
collected a trophy. WHAT WAS THAT FOR???
A special mention must be made of the caterer, Mike,
chairman of the Pennington Conservancy,
who prepared the delicious meal, and we appeal to all
the scholars and management council members to
join and support the Pennington Conservancy in their
efforts. (Photos on page 8 & 9)
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