As for the last five years, Susan Deacon Properties are involved again with our team racing from 21 - 28 March 2009. Be updated with our progress at www.capeepic.com In this newsletter we also have a short description of the stages.
The team is ready with brand new Susan Deacon Properties cycling kit, our back up support team, physios, mechanics, etc. We are leaving for Cape Town on Wednesday and will test the Prologue route on Thursday, preparing ourselves for the start on Saturday.
We will keep you posted on our Facebook Group on the progress. Television coverage will be on Supersport every evening at 22:00.
CONTENTS
1. Prinicpal choice
2. Latest releases
3. PE 2010 stadium nears completion
4. ABSA Cape Epic 2009
5. The players GC special
6. New Mayor for Eden to be named
7. Biggest Municipal project ever completed
8. Get away for 3 days and spoil yourself
9. Garden Route new national park established
10. Ina Paarman's receipe feature
PRINICIPAL CHOICE
MOSSEL BAY - GOLF ESTATE
Situated on the sixth fairway. Double volume facebrick home. 3 Living rooms, indoor fountain, kitchen with granite tops, laundry, 3 balconies, BBQ area, fireplace, underfloor heating, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study & double garage with space for 2 golf carts.
R4 090 000
ID3993
LATEST RELEASES
GEORGE - KINGSWOOD
Beautiful property on golf course. Lock up & go. Open plan living area / diningroom / braairoom, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, patio & double garage. Furniture @ R150 000, Golf cart @ R45 000.
R1 830 000 ID3995
GREAT BRAK RIVER - PIENAAR STRAND
Comfortable home in a quiet street. 2 Spacious living areas with a dream open plan kitchen, laundry, scullery, pantry, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, BBQ room and 2 garages.
R2 380 000
ID3990
GEORGE - HEATHERLANDS
Large plot and lots of possibilities. Lounge, diningroom, covered BBQ area, patio, kitchen, laundry, study, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathooms, servants quarters and double garage.
R1 995 000
ID3996
PE 2010 STADIUM NEARS COMPLETION
The construction of the Nelson Mandela Bay Multipurpose Stadium reached a significant milestone this week as the last of the 36 roof truss girders was fitted into place in a commemorative event broadcast live on SABC 2's Morning Live.
Members of the Nelson Mandela Bay city council took on local team Bay United on Wednesday in an exhibition kick-about match to commemorate the placement of the last girder - laying claim to being the first players to play on a 2010 FIFA World Cup stadium pitch.
The R1.3 billion stadium situated along the North End lake of Port Elizabeth is now just a few weeks away from completion, with the stadium's 46 000 seats installed and the pitch already laid. The official handover date for the stadium is scheduled for the end of April.
ABSA CAPE EPIC 2009
The Cape Epic, the biggest race of its kind in the world, offers local and international mountain biking enthusiasts the opportunity to participate in an eight day mountain bike race of 743 km, which again finishes at the Lourensford Wine Estate.
The route, which has changed significantly, will lead 1 200 cyclists through vast distances of unspoilt nature and up approximately 16 650m of climbing over some of the most magnificent mountains and passes in South Africa.
One of the most famous natural landmarks in Africa, Table Mountain, marks the beginning of the pioneering, tough and beautiful mountain bike race. The race then heads into the Overberg region in search of the most exciting, beautiful and challenging routes. Always innovating, the 2009 Absa Cape Epic visits stage locations in which riders will be staying for 2 consecutive nights, allowing them more time to experience the single-track and technical routes that make this race legendary.
Table Mountain will host the prologue, which was introduced at this year’s race, on the first day of the event. The 24km ride against the clock will take riders from the edge of the City Bowl towards Tafelberg Road. The Cobra is a steep switchback climb averaging 15%. Once they crossed Kloof Nek, riders will climb Signal Hill and head along the spine.
Gordon’s Bay will see the start of Stage 1, taking riders over 110km and 2 770m of climbing to Villiersdorp. The early steep ascents will stretch out the field, just in time for some rocky single-track. The 10km climb will start off at over 10%, but will level out near the top. Riders will need to save their energy for the last 15km, which will take them into Villiersdorp, where they will settle in for 2 nights.
Stage 2 will be a 120km ride with 2 108m of climbing. Villiersdorp, the "The Pearl of the Overberg", is graced by oak trees and surrounded by tranquil fruit and wine orchards. Sixteen degree slopes are perfect for crafting fine wine but will make for tired legs early in the stage.
The third stage will take riders from Villiersdorp to Greyton, an 85km route with 1 950m of climbing. Their legs will remember stages 1 and 2 all too clearly as they tackle a long ascent up a rugged 4x4 trail. It will be another day of tough ups and downs, breaking the riders’ rhythm.
The fourth day (Stage 4) of 101km and 2 303m of climbing will begin on the open roads with a steady climb followed by a tricky section on fast rocky tracks, testing the reactions early in the morning. After crossing the causeway, a windy trip through the farmlands will take the field back towards Greyton. Much of it is rideable but with some 20 degree slopes, testing their technical skills.
Stage 5 will take riders from Greyton to Oak Valley, a 113km ride with 2 405m of climbing. Early on, some jagged climbs will strike a cruel blow to the morale, but riders will be rewarded with the beautiful flowing dual tracks alongside the railway line. This will offer a temporary respite as Elgin / Grabouw appears on the horizon.
The second last stage (Stage 6) of the Absa Cape Epic, will take riders on a 120km journey with 2 604m of climbing. This stage is the most technical in the Absa Cape Epic’s history. No sooner than leaving Oak Valley, riders will encounter more hills heading towards the N2. Crossing over the route, they will follow the Apple Trail and visit Kogelberg - a world-famous Cape Nature Conservation biosphere featuring some radical descents and narrow tracks with unique Fynbos grabbing at the handlebars. After a river crossing and more steep climbs, riders once again find themselves in the single-track heaven of Lebanon. They will then return to Oak Valley to cap off a very demanding day in the saddle.
Finally the last day (Stage 7 - final) of the taxing Absa Cape Epic has arrived and riders will end their adventure at Lourensford. Traditionally the last stage is always the shortest, but never easy and will take riders over 70km and 1 770 m climbing. Again, they will see short, sharp climbs and then some longer and even steeper ones though Nuweberg.
Says Kevin Vermaak, founder and director of the Absa Cape Epic and Cape Odyssey: “The Absa Cape Epic has grown in popularity amongst cyclists around the world. Every year we typically have more than 40 countries represented and 35% of the riders travel from outside Africa. In South Africa, the race is increasingly becoming an iconic endurance event well known beyond just the cycling community.”
THE PLAYERS GC SPECIAL OFFER
The Players GC is offering you the change to enter the wonderful world of golf and get all the benefits you need as a golfer without having to outlay thousands of Rand's to get it.
Benefits of membership include:
An official National Golf Network golf handicap card and official handicap
Discounted affiliated rates at courses due to SAGA affiliation. (saving you between R50 to R200 per round)
2 Complimentary lessons with a PGA professional in your area worth R350
A free subscription to Universal Golf ezine
4 Strokesaver distance guides of golf courses in your region worth R120
Monthly newsletters with competitions, getaways, golf tips and discounts on golf equipment
Value added services
We at The PGC do not only provide golfers with a cost effective alternative to get all the benefits they need as golfers, but also provide our members with value added services exclusive to The PGC.
These services include the following:
Members are welcome to email or fax scores through to us that they were unable to enter due to unforeseen circumstances and we will submit those scores to avoid the unpleasant experience of a penalty calculation which normally has a big affect on your handicap as well as handling all related queries regarding your handicap.
As a PGC member you will have the luxury of contacting us with any golf related query and we will personally do everything in our power to assist you in any way possible
We can offer you this incredible golf membership for only R1199 per year a R200 discount on the normal rate.
And Even more
Join from now till the end of the March and stand a chance of entertaining 3 of your friends or clients by winning one of 4 four balls at a prestigious golf course in your area worth R1800 per four ball.
To take up this incredible offer contact Neil De Bruyn on 011 998 2999
Or visit www.theplayersgolfclub.co.zaand complete an online application form.
NEW-MAYOR FOR EDEN TO BE NAMED
A successor for Rudi Laws is to be announced on 26 March during a special meeting of the Eden District Municipality Party leaders will negotiate the appointment at provincial level.
Laws' resignation as Mayor and as councillor on both the George Town Council and District Council last week Tuesday caused a stir. He made a special trip to Cape Town to proclaim his allegiance to the ANC Party whilst at the same time declaring being heartily sick of politics and wanting out of the DA party.
BIGGEST MUNICIPAL PROJECT EVER COMPLETED
ROAD LINK AND BRIDGES PROVIDE EASY ACCESS TO INDUSTRIAL AREA.
George Executive Mayor Flip de Swardt was visibly delighted when he unveiled the plaque of the two new rail-over-road-bridges in the industrial area and cut the ribbon to open the Rand and Union Street link on Monday.
The project was the final phase in a R50-million roads infrastructure upgrade over the past five years which is the biggest construction undertaking the Municipality has executed to date, according to Civil Engineering Services Senior Manager, Harold Basson.
GET AWAY FOR 3 DAYS & SPOIL YOURSELF
What makes the Fitness & Wellness Weekend so different and interesting?
The Fitness & Wellness Weekend include, beside fitness and wellness classes, daily workshops and presentations by professional presenters. Educate yourself in daily nutrition and dietary workshops while enjoying a cooking workshop. We will show you how to strengthen your back and maintain a correct body posture. You will learn how to improve your flexibility and how to relax. On Saturday we will spoil you with a free beauty treatment and on Sunday you can relax with a free massage. Life is all about balance and we are going to teach you how to lead a balanced and healthy life. Our partners: Advanced Body Studio, Body Stress Release, Creative Balance Healthcare, educogym, Holistic Therapeutic, Sure Slim, pureskin, Rolfing, Oak Barrel and Bio Anabolics will share their expertise. A team of professional trainers and instructors will be available around the clock to give you all the attention you deserve.
If you have not booked, please hurry - only limited space available!
Contact Kerstin on: 078 10 44 031 or 044 870 8959.
E-mail: info@fitnessandwelless.co.za
GARDEN ROUTE NEW NATIONAL PARK ESTABLISHED
CONSERVATION WITHOUT BOUNDARIES TAKEN ONE STEP FURTHER
"The newly proclaimed Garden Route National Park will be an unique park without any border-fencing and with a mix of conservation areas interspersed by five towns," said the Minister of Environmental affairs, Marthinus van Schalkwyk on Friday, at the launch of the park held in Knysna. "It will be the jewel in the crown of South African National Parks (SANParks)".
The park, which amalgamates all national arks and state forest between George, Plettenberg Bay and Stormsriver, was proclaimed in the Government Gazette on Friday to coincide with the official lunch.
SANParks is the second largest employer n the region and its total economic contribution to the region is estimated to be almost R95-million per annum.
There are only three other National Parks in the world where residents live within the borders of a proclaimed Park - in Italy, Canada and the USA. The new Garden Route National Park will be the first of its kind on the African continent.
Mousy Songelwa, Regional Manager of SANParks Garden Route, said it is an exciting challenge for the area. "The National Park will be made up of the currently proclaimed Tsitsikamma and Wilderness National Parks, the Knysna National Lake Area, the Southern Cape Indigenous Forrest and the associated fynbos mountain catchment Areas” Each will retain there own identity.
"The geographical diversity of these various areas makes for an exceptional conservation model. The National Park will also not have any additional entrance gates and fences erected to mark its boundaries other than those already in place at the various camps. Each will retain their own identity," said Songelwa.
INA PAARMAN’S RECIPE FEATURE
Leek and Tuna Quiche
Serves 6
A divine combination of classic flavours.
CHEESE PASTRY
¼ cup (62,5 ml) butter
½ cup (125 ml) grated cheddar cheese
¾ cup (190 ml) cake flour
2 T (30 ml) cold water
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Butter a 20-22 cm fluted porcelain flan dish or metal quiche pan. Blend all the ingredients in a food processor to form coarse crumbs. Knead lightly to form a ball. Wrap in cling film and leave at room temperature for at least an hour or overnight. Roll out and line the flan dish, pushing pastry right up against the sides. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Line the dish with baking paper and weigh it down with pottery pastry weights, rice or beans. Bake blind at 200ºC for 10 minutes. Remove the paper.
Brush the inside of the pastry with a little of the egg intended for the filling. Bake for another 5 minutes. The egg-wash will waterproof the pastry.
FILLING
2 leeks, well washed and finely sliced
2 T (30 ml) butter or olive oil
1 T (15 ml) flour
1 t (5 ml) Ina Paarman's Green Onion Seasoning
175 g tin of solid meat tuna in oil (drain off some of the oil and flake fish)
1 cup (250 ml) fresh or reduced fat (pouring) cream
2 extra large or jumbo eggs
1 t (5 ml) Ina Paarman's Lemon & Black Pepper Seasoning
Reduce oven temperature to 180ºC. Place the leeks and cubes of butter into a large frying pan and sauté until soft. It will take about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the flour and Green Onion Seasoning over and stir to blend.
Stir in the flaked tuna. Spoon the mixture into pre-baked pastry shell. In a jug, beat together the cream, eggs and Lemon & Black Pepper Seasoning and pour over. Bake at 180ºC for 30 minutes until the filling is firm and slightly puffy. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Ina Paarman on the web - www.paarman.co.za
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