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Keegan Frieslaar - a Grade 7 learner from Bergvliet Primary School - has been cast in the very first 3D film produced on the African continent. Here Katja Hamilton recounts his rise to fame.

The Year is 2139. The Planet Earth has changed into a virtually uninhabitable place called the “Cursed Earth”. All of the Earth’s population has crowded into the cities across the planet, now known as “Mega Cities”. Crimes in these “mega cities” have become so violent that the regular justice system is powerless to contain it except for Joseph Dredd, who finds himself locked in battle with a brutal cop Judge Rico.This is the plot of Judge Dredd, which this year has been remade and renamed Dredd. Karl Urban was cast in the lead as the comic-book hero.Dredd has made history as the first 3D film to be produced on the African continent. It has broken new ground for many locals, among those13-year old Keegan Frieslaar - a Grade 7 learner from Bergvliet Primary School who was cast as a poor boy Script in the movie. “I think it was a perfect opportunity,” says his mother, Elaine Frieslaar. “When I was growing up we didn’t do Drama at school and I didn’t have this opportunity, so I want to give my children what I couldn’t have. They make me proud.”The day a casting agency paid Keegan’s school a visit and

invited him to audition for his role - history was made.Keegan’s character lands up being the only survivor at the end of the movie. In one scene, he is hiding with his family from warring factions. The photos Keegan has as keepsakes of his time on set reveal a character in simple clothes bloodied and wounded. “I’m standing outside of a house watching these gang members assembling guns and my dad [in the movie] comes out of the house and pulls me inside. The whole family hides behind a table, and the gang members start shooting. My dad, mom

and sister get shot,” Keegan recalls. Articulate and confident Keegan is a natural in front of the camera. “I’m not shy. It’s just live performances in front of an audience where I get nervous, but on set it’s just a camera looking at me and you can’t really see the cameraman,” he says.Elaine says Keegan’s talent was evident from a young age. “It all started with church. We belong to the Anglican Church in Kalk Bay and we’ve got a good relationship with our priest. He encourages Keegan to read and to narrate and to take part in church plays,” she says. “He’s also involved with the Helen O Grady Drama Academy.”The credit, says Keegan, goes to his mother who took

the time to enroll him at Drama school and to the fantastic production team working at the Cape Town Film studios.“They would tell me exactly what to do and they would point

out my flaws,” he said. “Their advice and feedback was helpful. The most important thing they told me was that I mustn’t over-act that I must keep it real.”The shooting of Dredd - a R245 million movie, due to be released early next year - was completed at Cape Town Film Studios. The studios comprise a 17,000-sq-m complex of four sound stages, offices, set-production warehouses and a cinema on Baden Powell Drive in Faure.

At the height of production, 450 people worked on set every day. There were 50 top international experts and 400 South Africans.Keegan’s receptivity and ability to learn and adapt to his new environment continues to open new doors for him. More recently he was cast as an apparition in Macbeth at the Masque Theatre in Kalk Bay.Acting is something he wants to pursue

further and he encourages young children aspiring to work in this field to join in on the trend, as the film industry in Cape Town offers burgeoning opportunities to young people. Cape Town Film Studios plans to open an academy for young African filmmakers and a technical academy on its lot. Across the highway in Khayelitsha, a new animation academy - endorsed by the British creators of Wallace and Gromit - enrolled its first 120 students this year. For Keegan - who is making headlines - the world is his oyster.

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With the month of October marking the celebration of beer festivals around the country - in tribute to Munich’s Oktober bier fest in

Germany (see page 6 for my review of the inaugural Oktober Bier Fest in Newlands) - it seems only fit for me to toast in another issue with a great big Prost! – a German salutation for none other than Bottoms Up! And in such true cheer it’s with great big pleasure that I announce the very good news – that The Chronicle – our much-loved local community newspaper which has been going since 1997 – will be going weekly. So now you’re in for a double dose of fun, intrigue and entertainment with all the local news right at your fingertips.The consensus is the timing couldn’t be more perfect, as The Chronicle heads into the first anniversary since it was relaunched in November last year. The release of the newspaper with a new tabloid format and design facelift was

received with such great favour by our readers – and continues to be received with open arms that – due to popular demand we’re bringing you a more regulr read. To think that it’s been nearly a year since I joined The Chronicle team is unbelievable – as the time has gone so quickly. It has truly been an adventurous journey as we’ve pushed boundaries to bring you great news.So without further ado, here’s wishing The Chronicle another year of success, fortune and good cheer!

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I was in absolute tears when I opened The Chronicle (September 21) on page 2 and saw my puppy!I adopted Pengu from TEARS in Fish Hoek at the end of 2009, and due to family issues, I had to move in with my gran in Plumstead. From there I moved back to my father (also in Plumstead) but couldn’t take Pengu with me as he has two Rotweillers.About two months later, my gran called to say my aunt had taken Pengu to the SPCA because she couldn’t look after him. I was heartbroken! I thought I would never see him again, I didn’t even get to say goodbye!I’m so glad that he is in a loving home, looking healthy, with his one ear still flopped down to the side. You know he was the only puppy of the litter that had a ridge on his back!I would love to get in touch with Thalia and Brie to give them some puppy photos of him as well as all the papers of his from TEARS, to say thank you for giving him a loving home, and lastly perhaps to see him once more and say a proper goodbye!I would appreciate it immensely if they could give me a call. Attached is a picture of myself with Pengu just after I got him.

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Thalia and Brie Thompson of Tokai with their protector, Pengu.

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From Sarah Scarth, communications manager, SPCA.Thanks to the article in The Chronicle, September 21 and the awareness campaign, SPCA dog adoptions have rocketed with a 290% increase in the number of dogs adopted during the month of September. The increase is due to the “No fun without your best friend” awareness campaign., aimed at encouraging Capetonians to adopt rather than buy a dog. What’s so encouraging is that many more people have had their eyes opened to how many awesome dogs there are at the SPCA. Cost of adoption is R525 and includes sterilization, vaccination,pet ID tag and micro-chip plus a free bag of Hill’s Dog Food, (value R1 500). Check the website to see all the beautiful pets www.spca-ct.co.za Others who gave the campaign their endorsement and helped raise awareness through Twitter and Facebook included Premier Helen Zille, Jo-Ann Strauss, Roxy Louw, Roland Schoeman, Jacqui and Jeremy Mansfield, Kurt Schoonraad, Ryan O’Connor and the Kfm Breakfast team, GoodHope fm’s Nigel Pierce and Gareth Cliff and Sias du PlessisWe attracted almost 500 new Facebook fans and the number of people following us on Twitter has grown by 250%..

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COMMUNIT Y NEWS

FOOD GARDENSThe recent drive to be natural has led to responsible gardening practices. Sustainability is another hot word parting from gardeners’ lips! Food gardens are a great way of creating equilibrium with nature again, but also form part of healthy living and are a very satisfying pastime.

You don’t even have to have a dedicated vegetable patch; you can plant veggies in a sunny spot inbetween your shrubs and flowers, and create an ‘ornamental kitchen garden’. Even if you live in a flat there is always space available for fresh greens! All that is needed is six hours of daily sunlight outside (such as a window sill or balcony), a container and a love for the green goodness. But don’t forget about fruit trees when planning your food gardens. Plum trees in particular love the Mediterranean climate of the Cape and provide great shade in a small garden. They are easy to manage, give divine blossoms and succulent fruit. The efficient pruning technique called espalier can be used in gardens where space is a problem.The old-fashioned farming method of crop rotation will benefit all veggie gardens. Follow a legume crop, such as peas/beans, with a leafy salad crop and then a root crop. Planting a selection of vegetables in this manner also allows for easy rotation thereof, helping prevent diseases and pests becoming a problem. If the same plant is grown in the same place every year, pests and diseases may build up in the soil. Different plants also take different nutrients from the soil, while others add nutrients. Plant out only a few veggie plants of a variety at a time to avoid a surplus. Plan your planting at three-week intervals to ensure a steady supply of vegetables. Place compost on the beds when you plant, water regularly and feed with liquid food for added growth. If you don’t care much for sowing seeds, a wide range of seedlings is available at Starke Ayres Garden Centre for speedier results.

An exciting new range of tomato cascades has been bred specifically for pots and hanging baskets. They are ideal for small gardens and balconies. Visit our website www.starkeayresgc.co.za for more information on tomato cascades and food gardening.

Long before the seed of technological advances was planted, communities were self-sufficient and lived off what the land provided. Families would have an abundance of food from their vegetable crop and livestock. With a global concern for the future of our planet and a healthier lifestyle, a movement has begun - getting back to these basics.

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“We just wanted to extend a huge thank you to The Chronicle and all of your readers for the overwhelming support we have received since the publication of the article about Home from Home (Lead story, September 21),” said Pippa Shaper, Development Director of Home from Home. The public’s support has been incredible with many phone calls and emails. This has resulted in people joining our Child Sponsorship Scheme, offering financial donations and creating some exciting contacts which could help establish new homes in the future. We have been astounded by the level of support which can be garnered through an article in a small community newspaper.Since the first report about the 30 Day Yoga Challenge which was held in August, the support for this fundraising event also grew tremendously. We had set out to raise R90 000 towards our new home in Westlake and funds are still coming in. Thank you once again to The Chronicle and to its loyal readers for really getting behind our small organisation and helping to make a difference in the lives of orphaned, abused and neglected children in the Cape Town area.”

A 30-day Yoga Challenge held in Newlands has raised a total of R113 000 for the Home from Home children’s

foster homes organisation based in Wynberg. (The home was featured in The Chronicle, September 21). The money has been used to establish a home for a foster family of six children in Westlake. The sum exceeded the original target of R90 000.“We are so grateful for the wonderful assistance we received from the community and are absolutely thrilled with the success of the yoga challenge,” said Pippa Shaper, Development Director of Home from Home. This NGO takes care of some 150 children in 22 homes in small foster-care units of six children. They are raised like regular, and not institutionalised, children. Shaper and about 30 participants raised funds for the home by participating in a sponsored 30-day yoga challenge at the Yogaway yoga and pilates Studio in Newlands. Each participant had to raise funds for the challenge and signed up to practise yoga for the first 30 days of August. A target of R3000 each was set.Home from Home’s new foster mother, Tilly, has now moved into the home in Westlake and is busy making it ready to start admitting children. “We are expecting four children to be living in the home within the next week, and it is likely that the home will be filled and the family complete within the next month or so. Sadly, this shows the huge need there is for foster homes like ours in the Westlake community. We are considering another home in the area,” says Shaper. The overall fundraising target was set at R90 000 - enough to cover all the running costs of the Westlake home and the support services. Home from Home was very grateful for the support from The Chronicle readers, bloggers and members of the community who helped them reach the fundraising target.

Shaper said the challenge looked set to become an annual event, because many more people were excited about joining next year. “We even have interest from individuals and yoga studios in the UK and the USA who have heard about our initiative and want to join us in our efforts next year. “To get involved visit www.homefromhome.org.za.

Amazing success from lead story in The Chronicle

Yoga fundis raise funds for Westlake kids

Foster mother, Tilly, has moved into a new “Home from Home” house for a foster family of six children in Westlake.

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SCHOOL SPOR TS

Kathryn van Boom, a Grade 11 learner at Bergvliet High School, has been

selected for the SA U19 Softball team to represent South Africa at the Junior Women’s World Championships (JWWC).South Africa will host 16 other countries including previous champions USA and Japan at Turfhall Stadium, Athlone from Wednesday, December 7 to Saturday, December 17. Team selection was the result of long hours of training and Kathryn has had to juggle her time so that her school work and extra-curricular activities were not affected. The high standard of coaching and training workouts at the Sport Science Centre will hold her in good stead for future club and provincial games.Kathryn said: “It’s by the grace of God

that I have been blessed with this once in a lifetime opportunity to represent my country in my home town, as well as the ability to cope with activities that I am involved in. This enables me to maintain a very high standard thoughout. “Her hard work, dedication and commitment have seen her achieve yet another of her goals.

Kathryn aims for Junior World Championship

HERSCHEL GIRLS ARE WINNERS IN SIX CATEGORIES

The Herschel Girls’ school teams won their sections in six different sports disciplines of the Peninsula Girls’ Schools Games Union. The captains of the teams are seen here (left to right): Alison Rothman (tennis), Chanel Erasmus (squash) and Lara Dendy Young (swimming and open netball). At the back are Elizabeth Morley (vice-captain U14 hockey), Nicole Lancefield (U14 netball), Samantha Rule (U16 hockey) and Charne Sampson (U16 netball). Herschel also won the PGSGU Cross Country trophy for the 14th year.

WHAT’S ONFAMILY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETINGFaan Pistor, Chairman of the Robben Island International Historical Society will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Cape Town Family History Society on Saturday, October 15 at St John’s Church, Wynberg at 2.30pm sharp. This will focus on Robben Island families. Entrance is free for members and R10 for visitors, including tea and biscuits. All welcome. Enquiries to David Slingsby on 021 715 5104, email davidslingsby@telkomsa.net or contact Ann Smythe on 021 794 6225.

AGM FOR KIRSTENHOF RESIDENTSThe Kirstenhof and Environs Residents’ Association will be holding their AGM on Wednesday, October 19 at 7pm for 7.30pm in the Kirstenhof Primary School Hall, Lente Street, Kirstenhof. The guest speaker will be Alderman Ian Neilson, Executive Deputy Mayor of Cape Town. All members and residents of Kirstenhof, Norfolk Park and Tokai Hamlet are welcome to attend.

A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE On Thursday, October 20 at 5.30pm for 6pm the Muizenberg Historical Conservation Society invites you to hear historian and author Dr Helen Robinson speak about her recently published book, The Villages of the Liesbeek. Meet at Het Posthuys Museum, Main Road, Muizenberg. Seating is limited and booking is essential. Cost:R20 (inclusive of snacks and drinks). RSVP to George Hill at music@lindbergh-arts.co.za or call 021 788 5542.

LIVING WITH SHARKS WESSA (Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa) is holding a members’ evening and talk on Thursday, October 20, from 6pm to 8pm at the WESSA Barn, 31 The Sanctuary, Kirstenhof. Alison Kock, Marine Biologist at the Save our Seas Foundation, will be speaking on living with sharks - why humans are in the way, not on the menu. Non-members are asked to contribute a R25 donation. Proceeds go to covering costs and funding WESSA’s work. A cash bar is available for wine and soft drinks. RSVP to Sandy by Tuesday, October 18 at admin@wessa.co.za or 021 701 1397.

Kathryn van Boom

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At the recent Cape Inter-Provincial Figure Skating Championships local skaters did very well, among them Rondebosch’s very own Courtney Kuhn (11) who was second-place winner in the category of Novice Girls.In all, 120 talented youngsters gathered at The Ice Station at the Grand West Casino and Entertainment World to compete in the figure skating and synchronised skating sections.

The winners were: Non-Nationals Golden Eagles Girls: 1st Roxanne Drury (15) from Parow Non-Nationals Silver Falcon Girls: 1st - Talia-Ché Maggott (15) from Colorado Park, Mitchell’s Plain Juvenile girls category: 1st Jamie Fischer (9) from Parklands.Pre-Novice Boys:1st Evan Wrensch (11) from Pinelands Novice Girls: 2nd Courtney Kuhn (11) from Rondebosch

The Ice Station is home to a number of development clubs that offer lessons for all ages to help them master the basics of skating. This creates an easy transition to a future of ice hockey or figure skating with the resident professional coaches. The Ice Station is host to the Western Province Ice Hockey Association. It has five member clubs and is a good starting place for beginners. Various figure skating clubs are all affiliated to the South African Figure Skating Association (SAFSA) and form a starting point for figure skating, ice dance, and synchronised ice skating.The Ice Station relies on funding from the public and corporate enterprises to maintain the First World facilities as do the ice hockey players and figure skaters who compete nationally and internationally. For more information about The Ice Station’s public skating sessions, skating clubs, conference and venue facilities, job opportunities, educational programmes and future ice skating events, visit www.icerink.co.za

Young skaters show cutting-edge skills

Ryan Maron’s Cricket School of Excellence hosted the inaugural U/10 10’s tournament at Central Park, Century City recently. Some early season rustiness was evident but the boys soon got into the swing of things as plenty of runs were scored. It was a great way to start the season for the youngsters as not many 10 year olds get the opportunity to play under lights. Jan van Riebeeck was the most impressive team on the first day. They beat Elkanah House by one run in a game that went down to the last ball. In the last match of the first day Jan van Riebeeck beat Samora Machel Cricket Club by just one wicket. In the first game of the second week, Ryan Maron Junior Club – Northern Suburbs were beaten by Parklands College. Reddam House, Constantia, then beat Parklands College to set up a very interesting final pool game. With all three teams still with a possibility of qualifying for the final, Reddam House beat Ryan Maron’s Junior Club – Northern Suburbs by two runs. The final was contested between Reddam House Constantia and Elkanah House. Unfortunately Jan van Riebeeck’s team was not available for the final and they were replaced by Elkanah House. In the final, Reddam House Constantia batted first and scored 65. Elkanah House then responded with 44 in their 10 overs resulting in Reddam House being crowned Ryan Maron’s U/10 10’s champions 2011.

Reddam House wins cricket championship

ANIMAL WEEK AT WESTCOTT

The reception classes at Westcott Primary School invited the SPCA to visit for National Animal Week. The pupils learnt how to care for their pets, provide water, food, shelter, and have them sterilized. The pupils also collected cat and dog food for the SPCA. Westcott appeals to parents and readers to drop off cat or dog food or bric and brac at the school. This will be distributed to other animal-rescue organisations. Seen here in the back row: Melissa Laing, Zara Jacobs, Erin van Breda, Matthew Alexander and Makonnen Martin. In front: Lara Webster, Devante Jacobs and Dylan Lewis.

Above: Reddam Captain Zach Baskir and Vice Captain Jake Braquinho of the Reddam Constantia U10 team. Left: The triumphant Jan van Riebeeck beat Samora Machel cricket club by just one wicket.

Courtney Kuhn from Rondebosch.

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The inaugural launch of the Oktober Bierfest at South African Breweries in Newlands, was truly a big success.

It was such a big success in fact - that tickets to the opening on Friday sold out like hot cakes.Picture an authentic Bavarian bier hall, seating on sturdy wooden benches with festive fellow revellers, bratwurst served with delicious dollops of mustard and good old dunkel bier from Munich. Picture too vivacious oompah music and maidens in traditional Bavarian dress carrying 2 litre jugs of beer. The beer hall was jampacked, the atmosphere festive. It

was an indelible combination that brought back memories of old big beer halls in Germany.Oktober Bierfest is modelled on the world-renowned “Oktoberfest” - Europe’s largest fair attracting 5 million people each year. With more than 7 million litres of beer consumed in the 16 days of the Oktoberfest, the Oktober Bierfest in Newlands had big shoes to fill – and it did it well. The beer was impeccable and the beers on tap exquisite. The three beers up for tasting by The South African Breweries were the “Munich Dunkel”, “Krystal Weiss” and “Oktoberfest”. Krystal Weiss was my favourite - a crisp, fresh beer with a bright tone and low alcohol content. The “Oktoberfest” was

intriguing with its rich dark gold colour and slight off-white foam head. I liked its honey and caramel aftertaste. The “Munich Dunkel”, on the other hand, demanded to be taken seriously with its hints of chocolate, caramel and toffee. The colour - a magnificent blend of deep copper to dark brown with a creamy, light to medium tan head.These beers deserve an unequivocal Prost!The only downside to the festival was the entrance cost, which at R75 a pop, was steep considering the tokens for food were also pricey at 2xR20 tokens a pop

for a main serving of food minus side servings. On the upside, the sauerkraut was delicious and the best I’ve had in a long time – and when it comes to pickles - I’m a sucker. The beer? The tastings were great, but the 2 litre offerings were a little intimidating, so I left that to the experts – of which there were many on the path to merriment.

A beer festival to remember

V&A WaterfrontIf you missed the action in Newlands, it’s not too late to enjoy these Cape Town beer festivals:At Paulaner Brauhaus, V&A Waterfront – known for its authentic German cuisine, live entertainment and beer - the Songscape Bierfest Band will be entertaining each weekend from Friday to Sunday from now until October 31. The band, in conjunction with KeeZee, will be performing Bierfest songs and German hits, from old-time favourites to current hits. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis. Traditional Bavarian food and great beer await you.

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Green PointNext month, The Cape Town Festival of Beer, Cape Town’s largest and most comprehensive festival of beer returns for beer appreciators to share, talk and try the most beer styles and brands ever in the Southern Hemisphere. Hosted at Hamilton’s Rugby Club, the festival will have more than 20 breweries and brewing styles present and will showcase more than 50 different beers. There are plenty of new additions this year with Kings Tables and Corporate or VIP hospitality. When: Friday, November 25For more information please see www.capetownfestivalofbeer.co.za. A Friday pass will cost you R60 and a two-day pass R100. Get your tickets at www.webtickets.co.za

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By law, every business, shop and factory has to have a government-regulated First Aid kit, and it makes sense to have First Aid kits at home and in the car. Penny and Francois Louw of Basic Emergency Care can provide government-regulated kits. They also specialise in First Aid kits which are focused on the client’s specific needs and kits for tourist guides and schools. Owner of the company, Francois is registered with the Health Professionals Council, and also teaches CPR and First Aid courses up to level three. If you need advice about First Aid kits phone Francois on 084 401 8867, or Penny on 073 229 0005. For more information visit www.becare.co.za or email francois@basicemergencycare.co.za.

Are you finding it hard to reach your fitness goals and lack motivation? Stop wasting your time and get in touch with a Body Science fitness professional and reach your fitness goal under professional supervision, in a friendly environment.Now’s the chance to join the weight loss/tone-up class at a great rate - R1500 for the month for three sessions a week.For a convenient, private training experience with any one of the qualified trainers, contact Divvie Maritz on 083 360 8602, divvie@bodysciencestudio.co.za or Shaheen van der Schyff on 083 316 2217, shaheen@bodysciencestudio.co.za. Visitwww.bodysciencestudio.co.za

Start shedding your layers with Adventure Boot Camp and you’ll be read to flaunt your body in no time at all. Camps take place outdoors and ladies can choose to attend camp 3 or 5 days/week, for one hour a day, in the morning or late afternoon. Exercises are specifically designed to target the areas women want to improve on most and these activities include short distance running, rope skipping, abs and core training, Pilates, obstacle courses, circuit training, weights, mat work, games and hiking.To register for our next camp go to www.AdventureBootCamp.co.za or call 021 447 2746.

Providing your body with the best support you can, will enable you to perform optimally at home and work, and is your best defence against ill health. “Health is after all our new wealth,” says Loren Hilton, wellness practitioner and owner of CellSynergy - a holistic wellness practice in Bergvliet. Setting new boundaries in palliative healthcare, CellSynergy offers an innovative approach to holistic and preventative healthcare. Among the therapies on offer is a Karnak DED scan - an electromagnetic device that records the messages sent from the brain to each organ in the body. A highly efficient diagnostic tool, the scan is able to discern the health of each organ in the body and to be a precursor for such conditions as an under- or overactive thyroid, adrenal fatigue and diabetes. The Karnak sensor can also detect food allergies and intolerances, showing you which foods will energise your body and lead to better health.Loren, who is a dietician by trade, will gladly advise you on how to holistically treat any imbalances in health. “By suggesting a number of natural products, alternative therapies and lifestyle changes, we can assist the organs to regain their natural balance and function,” she said.Loren also assists in compiling customised weight-loss programmes, which she offers in conjunction with treatments on a Slimline Faradic slimming machine and with massage - ideal for lymph drainage, reducing water retention and cellulite.For inquiries contact Loren on 021 7126008 or 074 1446419.

Plumstead Dental Care on 14 Gabriel Road, is now under the new management of dental surgeon Dr M.A.Adam. This dental practice provides comprehensive dental care and treatment, from basic to more advanced cosmetic procedures. The new services at the centre include a holistic range of medical and paramedical services by Dr MA Adam and Dr L Brett, dental surgeons; Chantal Wimcomb, oral hygienist; Dr JA van Rooyen, medical doctor; Emeritus Professor T Zabow, psychiatrist and Mr. M Adam, Massage Therapist/Reflexologist. The practitioners and personnel are highly skilled and deliver excellent service, utilising the best materials, advanced technology and equipment. Contact: 021 762 4662/3 or dradam@plumsteaddental.co.za. Visit www.plumsteaddental.co.za

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Millions have lost weight and shaped up with Curves, the leader in women’s fitness and Zumba and the dance-fitness experts. Curves Constantia and Tokai offer the only 30-minute class that mixes the moves of Zumba with the proven strength-training of Curves.“Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitness is an amazing workout,” said Morgen Rowell from Curves Tokai. “It combines Curves’ proven strength-training programme – where you can burn up to 2000 kilojoules in just 30 minutes – with Latin and internationally inspired music.”Non-members are invited to visit their nearest Curves and to experience the Curves Circuit with Zumba fitness classes. Participants of all ages, fitness levels and dance abilities can benefit from the Curves Circuit with Zumba fitness classes. During the 30-minute class, participants work out on each Curves’ strength machine for one minute. After one minute, the music cues the participant to change stations on the circuit, and do Zumba moves for another minute.For more information about Curves Constantia and Tokai, and Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitness’ class schedules, please call 021 713 3331 (Constantia) or 021 7024924 (Tokai).

The team at Village Skincare & Medi Spa are happy to announce that they have moved to new premises next door to the Village Hair Design & Copy Write in Meadowridge Shopping Centre. The spacious salon allows for clients to enjoy a large variety of beauty treatments in private, tranquil and friendly surroundings. Many more treatments are now available including spray tanning, spa and body treatments, eyelash extensions, non-surgical facelift facials and manicures (acrylic nails and gelish gel polish). The salon will soon be offering laser hair removal and slimming treatments! Village Skincare & Medi Spa is a stockist of Dermalogica and six skincare products. Don’t miss the special offer of a Demalogica MicroZone facial and file and paint for R250.To make an appointment phone 021 713 3442.

Reddam Pharmacy is offering to host a free health check day for the staff of local businesses. Anyone who is interested can contact Redaa at info@reddampharmacy.co.za for more details about the mobile wellness clinic.Reddam Pharmacy is also offering Free Accu-Check Blood Sugar Testing Kits and an Exclusive Limited Edition Low GI Cook Book worth R500 to five lucky readers. The first five readers to visit Reddam in Steenberg Village , with a copy of the advert on this page, will be awarded a cook book.

Energise yourself with a holistic healthy lifestyle by joining a walking group or yoga class, and have a free weekly body assessment plus get advice about Herbalife nutritional supplements, and sports nutrition. For further information contact Robyn Lea on 079 6186311 or Alison Lea on 082 3327858. Email vision2health@iafrica.com and visit www.vision2health.net.

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The first-ever Muizenberg Heritage Day Family Fun Festival and launch of the new Beach Buddies security initiative was a huge success. Hundreds of visitors of all ages from all over Cape Town flooded in by rail and road to join the beachfront fun and games.The rejuvenation of Muizenberg’s picturesque beachfront with its world famous ‘Surfers Corner’, white sands and turquoise sea was a joy to behold with cannon ball rolling races, “Guess the weight of the cannon ball” game, and the firing of a cannon at noon. The Heritage Recycled Hat competition drew many creative entries. Culture and sport included Flamenco dancing, Capoeira movement demonstrations, Petanque, beach volleyball and skateboarding. Laughter yoga guru, David Muller had everyone laughing. Sandsculpting by artist Ismail Smith added a further dimension to the day’s fun, while a group of local artists created a huge

beach billboard artwork entitled ‘Inspired by Muizenberg’. Almost 300 prizes and gift vouchers were generously donated by 78 local businesses for the festival events, activities and competitions. Cape Town comedian Nic Rabinowitz raised a total of R3000 with a fun auction for the new Beach Buddies’ initiative - a joint venture by Muizenberg Community Safety Initiative (neighbourhood watch) and Muizenberg Improvement District. The 14 Muizenberg Beach Buddies have been trained as information officers and helpers, with First Aid skills and local knowledge. They have radio links to security firms and police in case they observe any illegal activities or emergencies. The 14 Beach Buddies are easy to recognise in their smart yellow and navy outfits. They will work in two shifts and the public are requested to place their tips in collection boxes at the beachfront businesses.

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The first skateboarding competition took place at the Muizenberg beachfront recently.

“Muizenberg has long been waiting for a skateboarding event of this magnitude,” said Karen Jordi of the Muizenberg Improvement District. “The skateboarding competition was very well supported, it was a small event – there were no big sponsors – but there was an amazing turnout and some excellent skating. We’ve got some really awesome skateboarders in South Africa and it would be nice to see more of the guys getting recognition.”

Heritage Day celebrationThe initiative formed part of a Heritage Day celebration on the Muizenberg Pavilion and was organised by the Muizenberg Improvement District in partnership with Spydaramps and PUSH Skateboarding. PUSH organises skateboarding events and training for youth. The skateboarding competition drew an impressive number of entrants of all ages whose airwalks, 360 melons and flip melons drew an enthusiastic response from the crowd.The judges were looking for consistency, style and creativity but also for the complexity of the tricks. They were so impressed with Charl Schoeman’s kick flip melon – his signature move – that it earned him the title of overall winner.“The contest was so well organised. The whole set-up here, the whole idea behind it is fantastic, it’s like getting back to the roots of skateboarding when I started back in the day,” he said. Charl has been a professional skateboarder for eight years.“I think what’s starting to happen with Muizenberg is that it’s reinventing itself around not only the surf culture but the skate culture too, which has up until now been considered fringe. I think Muizenberg is starting to adapt to that and be supportive. We would like to build a skate park here and have regular skate events,” said Jordi.

Call for more skateboarding parksWhile the set-up of ramps on the day was a temporary one, the organisers of the event would like to raise the profile of skateboarding in Cape Town and to see more such events organised around the country. The idea is to eventually create more permanent skateparks. Already PUSH Skateboarding is gaining ground. The NPO, launched in 2009, has grown from organising two annual skateboarding events in the Western Cape to five skateboarding events this year – and counting.“We’re looking for ground. If you have ground that you can allocate to us then the NPO can fundraise the money to start developing the open spaces, but our

biggest problem is that we do not have land,” said Triston Bellingan of PUSH Skateboarding. He has been skateboarding for 13 years.“We basically want a nice facility where we can drop our kids off and have fun skateboarding. Not they have to skate in the streets. I’m gatvol of that. I want to be able to push skateboarding events. I want the big businesses to see there’s

a market for skating events and skate parks, and to cater for the guys who want to see this happen.”“There are six skateparks throughout Western Cape established with the help of the City of Cape Town, and hopefully Muizenberg will get its own soon,” he added.“I’m really excited about this competition because there will be other opportunities for further events now,” Jordi said.

Contact details: Triston Bellinghan of PUSH Skateboarding 076 5464713Karen Jordi of Muizenberg Improvement District 082 4631525Clive Crofton of Spydaramps: 084 5971658

Skateboarding soars to new heights Katja Hamilton

We’ve got some awesome skateboarders in South Africa and it would be nice to see more of them getting recognition.