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Comment on Noordhoek author and journalist Melissa Siebert launches her first novel ‘Garden of Dreams’ by Melissa Siebert Explains Why Writing Her Novel Garden of Dreams Was the Easy Way Out | Penguin SA

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 08:19:42 +0000

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Comment on Objections invited to proposed Bottle Store at Triangle Court in Fish Hoek – urgent appeal by Viv

Viv — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 17:15:26 +0000

Objectors have been given a breathing space !

After protestation by Allen Rose-Innes about the shortness of time those who would like to object have been given, Cllr Felicity Purchase has ruled that those who wish to object, may still hand in such objections up to 4 p.m. on Friday the 22nd August . Written objections should be in the hands of Ms. Desiree Mentor – Manager at the Fish Hoek Civic Centre – preferably giving her enough time to prepare documentation for the Sub Council meeting at which this application is to be considered, on Monday 25th August. Sub Council meetings ARE open to the Public. Anyone interested can attend and listen to their deliberations.

Helen O’Regan

Comment on City of Cape Town launches its Residential Solar Water Heater Accreditation Programme by These 6 cities are among the greenest in the world | Homes in Oklahoma City

These 6 cities are among the greenest in the world | Homes in Oklahoma City — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 21:10:44 +0000

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Comment on Stanford in the Overberg is a birdwatcher’s paradise by The Bot River estuary - a bird lover's paradise | The Scenic South

The Bot River estuary - a bird lover's paradise | The Scenic South — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 05:31:53 +0000

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Comment on Western Leopard toads protected by new barrier along Noordhoek Main Road by Western Leopard Toad Protected by new Barrier | Noordhoek Valley

Western Leopard Toad Protected by new Barrier | Noordhoek Valley — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 11:09:32 +0000

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Comment on Swopping recyclables for clothing and stationery a hit at the new Swop Shop at Die Kop in Stanford by Swop Shop Initiatives | Round & About

Swop Shop Initiatives | Round & About — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 14:28:49 +0000

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Comment on The Vuka Energy Savings Project started in Stanford has a ripple effect on surrounding areas by Swopping recyclables for clothing and stationery a hit at the new Swop Shop at Die Kop in Stanford | The Scenic South

Mon, 04 Aug 2014 10:51:18 +0000

[…] a good presentation to the children and adults, translated into isiXhosa by Nokuthula Radebe, the Vuka Presenter. He showed the children items that are made from various recyclable products, which was of […]

Comment on Hiking the Waterfall Trail at Fynbos Retreat in the Overberg by Viv

Viv — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:03:28 +0000

Sandy wrote:
The yellow cone bush is Leucadendron tinctum and the pink protea is Protea compacta. Thanks, Sandy!

Comment on Stanford Nestle-In self-catering accommodation in the Overberg by Chris and Kelsey

Chris and Kelsey — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:52:30 +0000

Located very close to the main street, the Nestle-In still feels hidden away as if in its own idyll, which was lovely. We spent a weekend here over the winter, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay thanks to the excellent service we received, the room was large, but still felt comfortable, was well supplied with everything we needed, and also easy to find. Viv was an excellent host, making sure we had everything we needed to be comfortable, as well as being an excellent source of information on what to do and where to go in Stanford, which was fantastic. We would both highly recommend the Nestle-In to anybody wanting to spend some time in Stanford. Thanks for having us!

Comment on Whale Coast Conservation July 2014 Newsletter by Viv

Viv — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 08:59:54 +0000

The summary of Mike Allsopp’s talk on the South African Honeybees and the health of the bee population is, as Dr Anina Lee states, absolutely fascinating and a must-read for all. Human activities and thoughtlessness are contributing to major issues facing the bees and the beekeepers. The article includes helpful advice on maintaining a healthy bee population, thereby helping to safeguard our food production.