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SAPS have launched a full-scale investigation into the murder of Knysna's Ward 8 Councillor, Victor Molosi (50). Preliminary reports are that the councillor was gunned down late last night (Monday, 23 July 2018) at about 22:00, only metres from his house in Concordia, Knysna.

It appears that Molosi was on his way home from a Governing Body meeting at Concordia High School when a gunman approached him and shot at him several times with an unidentified firearm. One of these was a head-shot. Though he was rushed to hospital in a private motor vehicle, he was declared dead on arrival.

Since the crime occurred, forensic experts and members of the SAPS K-9 Unit have been combing the scene for clues and gathering evidence. No arrests have been made yet, and the motive is still to be established.

According to SAPS an autopsy will be conducted on the body during the week to officially record the cause of death.“We appeal to anyone who can assist the investigating officer with information to please contact Warrant Officer Reginus Quine, at 044 302 6652, 082 791 7676 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111," says Captain Malcolm Poje, “All information will be dealt with confidentially.”

FROM KNYSNA MUNICIPAL OFFICES. It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely death of Ward 8 Councillor, Victor Molosi, leader of the ANC in Knysna Council.

Executive Mayor, Mark Willemse said “We are devastated by the loss of a colleague who selflessly served Greater Knysna with pride and dignity. We are privileged to have known and worked with Victor. He was a passionate contributor in council debates, advocating strongly on behalf of his Party and the community he served. Our thoughts go out to his wife Nomonde Molosi and their four children. May his soul rest in peace.”

Hamba kahle ‘Freeze’ (as he was affectionately known).

Funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.

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KNYSNA COUNCILLOR MOLOSI MURDERED

THE POWER OF COMMUNITYIn recent weeks there has been much talk of the amazing things that might happen if the various communities of Sedgefield worked together for a common cause. The recent ‘Paint-a-thon’ at Smutsville Primary School was proof in the pudding!

On Saturday morning, 21 July, officially known as Sedgefield Primer) with the common aim

of sprucing it up for the kids and the staff.

more than 80 locals descended on the school (

With so many volunteers in place, ranging from the very young to the very senior and coming from all walks of life, no less than twelve school classrooms were painted in five hours.

The initiative was driven by Ashley and Devon Basson. Ashley, a teacher at the school, had asked her husband to assist her in revamping her classroom when she arrived last year. The results were so impressive that they decided the other classrooms could do with the same treatment. They appealed for help from the public - and boy did they get it!

Principal Hariette Heyns and the School staff are very grateful for everyone's input and look forward to many more projects that will improve the environment for the scholars at Sedgefield Primer.

Thank you to everybody involved!

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As can be seen by the reaction of these boys and girls from Miss Saayman's 2B class, students of Smutsville school were thoroughlydelighted to arrive on Monday to newly painted classrooms.

ISSUE 543 25 July 2018 THE EDGE

o alas - the ‘Winter Diet’ saga continues.S

I think the crunch (ahhh, I so miss that sound) came when I went in to buy new jeans a couple of weeks back.

After trying on numerous pairs, each one going up in size from the previous, I finally found jeans that fit. I explained to the ever-patient assistant (who had herself lost weight running backwards and forwards to the rail to bring me 'the next size up') that it had been the metric measurements of the waistline on the labels that had confused me, I'm more used to inches.

“These aren't metric,” she said.

(I swear I saw Mrs Ed slip her a twenty.)

So, I decided to embark on a course that would get me back to the be-muscled physique of the l e a n - m e a n - w i n d s u r f i n g -machine I once was. (Mrs Ed insists that any 'bemuscled physique' moment I had must have happened in a dream, because she certainly can't remember it, and the only thing lean and mean about me is my wallet.)

Fortunately, there is a lot of information on dieting out there on the WWW, so I knew shedding a pound or two would be easy - like taking candy off a baby.

(Incidentally, you shouldn't ever try that, even if you ARE hungry,. It's actually not easy, and their mothers tend to lose their cool in a big way, which can be embarrassing if the supermarket is very busy.)

So I am happy to report that I am currently on the “Single Food Diet”.

Actually, if the truth be told, that's not the proper name. It was originally called The Kale Diet, but I renamed it, for reasons that will soon become obvious.

How The Kale Diet works, according to a very detailed and impressively scientific video clip on the interweb, is that the dieter chemically shocks his or her body into dropping weight by eating nothing but Kale for twenty four days. They said this is a natural metabolic reaction, stumbled upon by one of the world's top dieticians.

On the video this very same dietician (so nice of him to make an appearance and share his expertise) explained that if your diet consisted of one particular health-rich food, such as kale, this would sustain you for everyday l i fe and, more importantly, appease any hunger pangs. MEANWHILE your body would turn to your fat reserves to find and absorb all the nutrients and chemicals and minerals and other energy-providing elements that aren't contained in the kale. THUS MAKING YOU THINNER.

It's not rocket science.

(See what I did there? Rocket? Kale? No? Please at least TRY and keep up.)

What was even more exciting about this program, was that if you ordered the dietician's Miracle Kale Diet book (which was coincidentally on a special 50% offer) it would provide you with mouth-watering kale recipes AND an exercise program to compliment the diet and guarantee a six pack* in eight weeks. (*though no particular brand of beer was mentioned)

This seemed to make sense, and when the book arrived I noted

(from the strategic, scientifically designed meal planner) the magnificent recipes allotted for the first day. Breakfast:- a delicious kale Smoothie.Lunch:- a delicious kale soup with sprinklings of grated kale, and Dinner:- deep fried kale, with kale-bake and a side of shredded kale salad dressed with kale oil.

So, after stocking up on the necessary ingredient (so easy!) I enthusiastically launched into the diet. Indeed I was quite proud of myself as I read the 'Welcome to Team Kale and congratulations on choosing a better, healthier life' introductory message on the book cover. Having watched the video clip several times, I had embraced the fact that I had already put myself ahead of the pack. “Most men over forty aren't blessed with the willpower to handle this diet” it said, adding that “Most men choose to 'let themselves go' rather than rising to face the middle-age-spread challenge.”

But not me. I wasn’t ‘Most Men’ at all. I was Team Kale, and couldn't wait to get the t-shirt. (incidentally also on offer at a generous member's discount)

Manning up, I grabbed the Kale by the horns and plunged in.

In fact, all went very well until, af ter labouring over the preparation of the kale smoothie for some time (because this diet had been scientifically designed, and let's face it – this was going to be my breakfast for the next eight weeks, if not the rest of my life), I took my first swig, and found it impossible to swallow.

It was vile.

No. That's an insult to vile.

This was the vilest of vile, times ten, then viled some more in a vile machine.

Indeed, if I was ever asked to do a food critique, I would say that this Kale Smoothie tasted like the armpit scrapings of a lawn-fed yak which had been sautéed in goat-phlegm.

Convinced I had somehow got the recipe wrong, I quickly tackled 'Lunch', only to realise that the 'Delicious Kale Soup' was merely a warmed up version of the 'Delicious Kale Smoothie'. Surprisingly, the ‘four and a half minutes simmering on low heat’ turned out results that were more than miraculous. It actually tasted worse.

I was stuck. Worse yet, Mrs Ed was watching, and took the opportunity to ask what I planned to do with the other eight kilograms of the stuff I had bought.)

After nibbling on a raw Kale leaf for a second or two (and feeling none of the suggested ‘brain

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stimulation’) I went back to the vegetable shop, determined that they had mistakenly sold me comfrey, seaweed or some sort of regurgitated kudu cud. The man behind the counter assured me that what I had purchased was indeed kale, and rudely asked if I was aware I had a bit of it stuck between my front teeth.

When my efforts to spit it out onto his forehead failed to the point of embarrassment, I turned on my heel and headed towards the exit.

Fortunately I happened to go past the bakery, which was a stroke of good fortune, because this was what gave me the best idea in the world….

In closing, I am happy, and rather proud to report that I am still on the same diet. 100%. And apart from the exercise program (which is clearly full of printing errors – I mean how on earth they can be so careless as to put 'per day' instead of 'per week' I do not know) I am doing exactly what the book advises…

EXCEPT fo r one s l i gh t adjustment (now here's that stroke of genius) Instead of kale, I am using 'meat pies' as the single food source.

And I must say, this morning's Meat Pie Smoothie was indeed delicious, as was the Meat Pie Soup I had for lunch. And now, as I stand at the stove watching my Deep Fried Meat Pie sizzling away, with my Meat Pie Bake already in the oven, I can almost feel the inches dropping off me….

I'd be mad if they didn't!

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This was confirmed at a meeting two days later in which the Lank Gewag committee sat with Penxa and members of his team.

Housing waiting lists were also discussed – with a plan to 'clean them up' for accuracy, so that the correct amount of beneficiaries could be ascertained. The committee gave the municipality

thuntil Saturday 30 June to finalise the plan.

A follow up meeting was held a week later (25 June), and whilst the committee was not prepared

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The members of Knysna Tourism and the Knysna Accommodation Association (KAA) have given their overwhelming support for a plan to partner with Wesgro, The plan is dependent on Council's approval for Knysna Municipality to enter into a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Wesgro.

This follows the search for a m e t h o d i n w h i c h t h e Municipality can legally fulfil its mandate to the tourism industry.

Knysna Tourism members support possible business model for the future

Knysna Tourism chairpersonElmay Bouwer

HOLDING THUMBS FOR TOURISM?I t s e e m s t h a t K n y s n a Tourism’s future is once again hanging in the balance. With no Service Level Agreement in p l a c e w i t h K n y s n a Municipality, from the end of this month the organisation will no longer have funds to keep its operations running, and the board will have no choice but to close both the Knysna and Sedgefield offices. All nine staff members have already been put through the retrenchment process.

But there is hope on the horizon in a plan to partner with WESGRO, the Western Cape's i n v e s t m e n t a n d t o u r i s m marketing organisation. This is dependent on Council's approval for Knysna Municipality to enter into a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with WESGRO.“This decision probably came at the right time, given the major changes in the bus iness environment around the world,” s a i d K n y s n a T o u r i s m chairperson, Elmay Bouwer.

“It was high time that we re-examined our role, looked at international best practice, and found new, technology-driven strategies for the future,” she said.The board of Knysna Tourism had earlier commissioned a report on the way forward from auditors Grant Thornton, which is considered the country’s most-respected, independent, and credible tourism consulting firm.

"This was vital as we prepared ourselves for the termination of t h e S L A b e t w e e n t h e Municipali ty and Knysna Tourism NPC,” said Bouwer.

The following is a sequential record of meetings and statements with what has materialised between you, the previous MM and Knysna Tourism since you were appointed Mayor of Knysna on 6 June and the unacceptable position Tourism to this town now finds itself in as a consequence of the indifference and lack of any sense of urgency displayed by the Municipality to Tourism to Knysna. 1. 01.03.2018 : Board members met with the then Municipal Manager, Mr Chetty in February 2018 to resolve the Municipality’s legal and obligatory way forward for tourism to Knysna and Knysna Tourism ( representing the private sector and 300 members).Reference was first made at this meeting to the alternative process and option with Wesgro 2. Mr Chetty made reference to this alternative way forward, which would include Wesgro which would meet the processes Knysna Municipality had to comply with in terms of its Financial and statutory obligations as well as it obligations to tourism to Knysna. This also applied to Supply Chain management. 3. 06.03.2018: Elmay Bouwer and Clive Bennett meet with the then Mayor, Eleanor Bouw Spies who further confirms the opportunity and the way forward with Wesgro. 4. 14.03.2018: Clive Bennett gives a presentation to Mayoral committee at which the point is raised that in 100 days Knysna Tourism will be out of contract with Knysna Municipality and with it the commensurate funding. Councillor Ricky Van Aswegen asks in question time as to how this unacceptable position has been allowed to materialise that in 100 days time there is no plan by Knysna Municipality with Knysna Tourism and tourism to Knysna. 5. 23.04.2018: A further meeting was held with Mr Chetty where specific reference was made to an SLA for 3 years with potentially Wesgro by way of an SLA between KM and Wesgro. 6. 1.06.2018 :Clive Bennett and Elmay Bouwer met with you a week after you came in to office at which you acknowledged you were fully aware of the Wesgro proposal on the table and that Tourism was a matter of priority to you as it was the key economic driver to the town. 7. 13.06.2018. Elmay Bouwer and Clive Bennett met with you at your office at which you made reference to shifting Knysna Tourism back to LED and the administration must be attended as a matter of urgency . You made reference to Section 67 8. 04.07.2018 : Following the meeting with the Indonesian Trade delegation you, Ilze Van Schalkwyk and Petrus Van Niekerk were present where in this meeting the minutes which you were copied on, you stated you wants this agreement between KM and Wesgro signed and sealed by Mr Chetty by 14 July. 9. 18.07.2018: You had a meeting with Wesgro. 10. 18.07.2018: You had a meeting with the Board of Knysna Tourism at which you stated clearly, all necessary decision making persons with KM , namely Mayor , Deputy Mayor, Acting MM, Chief Financial Officer and Head of LED were all in agreement that there was compliancy and the matter was to move forward and you wanted the agreement signed “ next week”. It was confirmed to you that Knysna Tourism was having a members meeting on 19.06.2018 at which this stated information would be communicated to all members. 11. 19.07.2018. Knysna Tourism has a meeting with Knysna Tourism members. Knysna Tourism conveys to members the position with Knysna Municipality and the alternative way forward position with Wesgro. The members fully supported the way forward with Wesgro; it was conveyed Mark Willemse was in full support. 12. 19.07.2018: On a phone call between Elmay Bouwer and yourself on Thursday 19 July 14:23 indicating and confirming the Wesgro alternative was on track and you had a meeting with CFO Mbulelo Memani to prepare all papers for council meeting 13. 19.07.2018: Following on from this statement of yours the Board of Knysna Tourism drew up the appropriate press statement which was emailed to you 14. 20.07.2018: . You advised the press statement was in order save for two minor changes which Clive Bennett made and emailed back to you. On receipt of this email you stated to Clive Bennett you had discussed the matter with associates of yours. You then requested that no reference be made to Knysna Municipality’s making reference to council first needing to approve this way forward.

15. Saturday 20.07.2018. Elmay Bouwer called you to set up a meeting . You were unable to meet due to a DA event in Brenton. Elmay Bouwer requested this meeting with you as it concerned points raised in the conversation with you reference there being no contract between KM and KT, no plan B from KM re Tourism as of 01 August 2018 and that he does not want to pre empt anything before council meeting on Thursday 26 July 2018. 16. The Board of Knysna Tourism is now requesting the confirmation of Knysna Municipality that the point of the Wesgro alternative has be placed on the Agenda for the Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 July 2018 and are awaiting a copy of this Agenda. 17. The Board now wants to know from you as to how and by when the Municipality will fulfil its legal tourism obligation to Knysna as at present as confirmed by you there is no plan in place with effect from 01 August 2018. 18. It needs to be recorded that there has been no financial assistance or contribution from Knysna Municipality to Knysna Tourism for the month of July. Knysna Tourism continued to trade in good faith on the understanding that Knysna Municipality was positively progressing the way forward with Wesgro.

At the suggestion of the Mun ic ipa l Manage r, t he Munic ipa l i ty approached WESGRO as a possible service provider to perform the tourism function. During a series of meetings on 18 and 19 July the Municipality, WESGRO, and the board of Knysna Tourism developed the foundations for a possible agreement, which Bouwer described as “an incredible win-win-win for everyone.“During our discussions with Wesgro’s CEO, Tim Harris, and their chief marketing officer, Judy Laine, they stressed that their most important priority was that the local tourism industry must ful ly support their involvement, and that they wouldn’t consider the task without the industry’s buy-in,” she said.

“This falls in line with the Government’s 1996 White Paper on Tourism, which states that tourism should be government-led, industry-driven, and community-based.

“It also means that the board of Knysna Tourism will be in a position to direct the strategy for m a r k e t i n g K n y s n a a n d Sedgefield.”

It was pointed out during the members’ meeting on Thursday that the international standard for destination marketing takes the form of a pyramid: “You market your country first (which is the largest, heaviest portion of the pyramid), your province second, your region third, and your town (the tiny apex of the pyramid) last,” said Bouwer.

“Given Wesgro’s legislative

mandate and its massive reach, it is without doubt the only agency that we know of that can deliver on the three upper levels of the pyramid all at once - which generates gearing that will benefit us enormously. We believe that Wesgro is therefore in a position to deliver what Knysna Tourism never could in all the years that we’ve been working basically in isolation - and this is one of the reasons we’re so excited about the prospect of working with them.”

THE WAY FORWARD

Using input given by its members, the board of Knysna To u r i s m h a s d r a f t e d a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will form the basis of the negotiated agreement between Knysna Tourism and WESGRO, inc lud ing the marketing model.

The financial funding model and other key elements will be covered by an SLA between Knysna Municipali ty and Wesgro. “Knysna Tourism and WESGRO working together will create a marketing strategy for the town that is built on the needs of the local tourism industry, that fits in with - and builds upon - p r o v i n c i a l a n d r e g i o n a l marketing strategies, and that fulfils the needs of the tourism businesses and the people of Knysna and Sedgef ie ld ,” Bouwer explained.

The proposed way forward between Knysna Municipality and WESGRO awaits final approval by Council. The meeting, originally set for Thursday 26 July, has since been postponed to Monday 30 July.

Mark Nancarrow, a Sedgefield local, was announced as the official ’MTN Bozza’ to the S p r i n g b o k s a t a p re s s conference in Johannesburg 19 July 2018.

What does this mean? Well, this 23 year old man will travel with the Springboks for the next 18 months, as the team’s exclusive “social media eyes and ears” for the upcoming Castle Lager Rugby Championship in August 2018 and right up until the end of their 2019 World Cup campaign in Japan.

Newly graduated from Rhodes (Journalism) and UCT (Honours in Politics), Mark had to go through a gruelling selection process before landing this opportunity of a life time. He is known for his passion in the researching of rugby, and had the opportunity to showcase his skills at the exciting second test match in Bloemfontein on Youth Day where the Springboks

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clinched the series with a phenomenal 23 – 12 victory over England.

The MTN selection process was eventually whittled down to three finalists, who each showcased their social media skills during the Springboks incoming tour last month: Quinton Janse van Rensburg, Mark Nancarrow and Ndabenhle “Bench” Zondi, were allowed the same opportunities and access, to show off their Bozza skills in the days leading up to each test match.

This meant spending time with the team during pre-game activities, such as signing sessions and jersey giveaways, having breakfast with Coach Rassie Erasmus, witnessing team a n n o u n c e m e n t s , t r a i n i n g sessions as well as exclusive locker room experiences led by legends: John Smit, Os Du Randt and Corné Krige before each test match.

The public voted by watching highlights videos of each finalist and assisted MTN in deciding who of the three was worthy of the title of the Official Bozza. And Nancarrow was announced as the “Bozza” of the national team. MTN, proud Official T e a m S p o n s o r o f t h e Springboks, will cover all costs – valued at R2million – to make sure that “Bozza” is always in the front row seat wherever the Springboks play.Mapula Bodibe; Executive for Consumer Business at MTN SA says: “Congratulations to Mark Nancarrow! Our campaign with the Springboks is an opportunity for us to connect our customers with their passion and we think that Mark is the ‘Bozza’ to do just that.

The Springbok team remains an important national asset that many of us can identify with and we are pleased to give our customers a platform that brings them closer to our national team.”

Mark expressed how the opportunity exceeded his very high expectations of his dream job: “This is what I want to do for the rest of my life and being a pa r t o f t h i s comple t e ly confirmed just how much I love this team, this job and just how

excited and happy I would be to continue doing it until the end of 2019,” he said.Follow @Official_Bozza on all social platforms and let MTN bring you closer to the Boks #AnswerTheCall.



Congratulations to Martin & Sonja Geldenhuys who were married in George on the 17th July 2018. Familiar faces seen at Sedgefield Pick n Pay.

Congratulations to Martin & Sonja

STORIES BUILD BRIDGESOn Thursday night (19 July), 68 leaders and interested parties from 6 churches and 2 c o m m u n i t y b e n e f i t organisations gathered for a workshop on storytelling. Perhaps s tory-l is tening would be a better phrase? The workshop was hosted by Heartlines – an organisation commit ted to bui lding bridges between South African of all race, culture and gender in an attempt to foster greater understanding (www.heartlines.org.za).Leading up to the gathering on Thursday night, field director of Heartlines, Brian Helsby, had met with church leaders to introduce them to the concept and need of better Story Telling (in May), encouraging them to consider running a programme of reconciliation through their church small groups. A decision to engage led to the workshop last week. Small group leaders from the NG Kerk, St. Francis, Sedgefield Chris t ian Church, The Anglican Church (of the R e s u r r e c t i o n ) , C h r i s t Nehemiah Ministries and Efese Gemeente, as well as Masithandane and the newly-formed Smutsville Film Group were enthralled as Ed Ramsami* entertained and challenged them to consider what prejudices divide us and what common grounds we share. Printed material with practical suggestions and DVDs were made available at no charge to those present. A DVD copy of the film Beyond the River was sold for a mere

R60.After the session, the possibility of Heartlines facilitating in our housing/land ownership crisis was discussed as well. “We encourage as many people as possible to engage with the excellent material, or simply to ask and listen to someone across the room, street, or dune”, says Carl Lamprecht. “Sedgefield has an amazing community spirit, and yet we sit with great divides, be they racial, cultural or mental. Should there be sufficient interest from other organisations or interest groups, to engage with Heartlines, I have no doubt that another workshop could be a r ranged” . Al though the

emphasis on Thursday was on C h u r c h s m a l l g r o u p s , Heartlines is a non-political and inclusive organisation, working within business, schools, youth development and religious organisations. The values promoted are universal.*Ed Ramsami is National Director of Youth for Christ SA a n d o n t h e H e a r t l i n e s Facilitation team. He was joined by Philip Schroder, Youth for Christ Director in Knysna.Enquiries may be directed to C a r l L a m p r e c h t , o n 0 7 2 8 2 4 1 7 0 3 o r [email protected]






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A great deal of ‘activity and inactivity’ has been taking p l a c e i n t h e K n y s n a Municipality, mostly driven by political confusion (which is not the environment that SR&RA operates in) but when it impacts on service delivery to the detriment of ratepayers and residents of the greater Sedgefield it requires some form of action to be taken.

To this end SR&RA addressed the DA (Minister Bredell) and requested that some action be undertaken on an urgent basis. A meeting was arranged for 11th July with Minister Winde from Cape Town who was in Sedgefield for a public meeting. SR&RA met with Minister Winde prior to the public meeting.

SR&RA deals not only with the municipality but various other bodies/associations such as SANParks (including the Water Forum) to ensure that the interests of all residents within the greater Sedgefield are protected and cared for. However if there is a lack of cooperation from ‘the powers that be’ it is difficult to make progress but we cannot ‘give up’ and must persevere. Despite the shenanigans on the political front within Knysna, which we do find somewhat embarrassing as it appears that the interest is individually focused and not for the benefit of the community, some progress has been made. This needs to be taken forward on a united front by us all as will be explained further in this article.

What has become patently clear in our discussions with Alan Winde is the following:

• As a result of the apparent political confusion within the DA the impact on the current ineff ic iencies wi thin the municipality are of no benefit to the Sedgefield community. To make matters even worse the Municipal Manager has resigned and will be replaced by a temporary MM who has been u n c o o p e r a t i v e a n d n o n actionable in the past.

• The outcry for housing within the community is understood but the council and

municipality has taken little or no action over the years. What is not understood is that houses cannot be built if there is a lack of sewerage so making false promises to the needy is raising false expectations – it is no wonder that there are strikes and riots, etc. There will be more unless the municipality are open and transparent at all times.

• Mention was made to Mr Winde of certain matters (issues) that have been on the table for months and in some cases years with virtually no action by the m u n i c i p a l i t y a n d l i t t l e cooperation from the ruling political parties (whoever they might have been at the time);

• The housing shortage in Smutsville• The condition of roads in the entire area of Sedgefield• The Dune scenario (with limited cooperation from the municipality)• C h a r l e s - t e - Wa t e r embankment erosion• P u b l i c a c c e s s t o Swartvlei• The state of the village generally• Tourism is the lifeblood of the town and we all rely o n p e o p l e v i s i t i n g Sedgefield. Promotion of tourism is about to change, and we look forward to participating in the way forward.

• W e ( S R & V A ) a r e constantly informed on new d e v e l o p m e n t s f o r b o t h business and residential in the Sedgefield area and are required to approve building p l a n s b e f o r e t h e y a r e submitted for approval to the municipality.

• The development on Cloud 9 has carried our approval as it consists of 26 agricultural stands of 3Ha each with no fences. All alien vegetation will be replaced by indigenous trees. (Much better than a housing estate)• Spar has submitted plans on which we have c o m m e n t e d b a s e d o n delivery areas, parking and aesthetic appeal of the

frontage including mosaics. This is well underway.

• PnP ‘Mall’ is still under discussions as there have been some objections. • We are in the process of assisting residents who are having problems obtaining c l e a r a n c e / o b j e c t i o n situations.

Recently a meeting was held in Sedgefield by a number of ‘entities’ and some individuals who are concerned by the lack of action undertaken by the munic ipal i ty and DA in Sedgefield. It was felt that there should be a combined approach to the municipality and the ruling political party regarding what we as voters, ratepayers and residents require to be done. We having another meeting with these parties shortly and will keep you informed.

FEEDBACK FROM SR & RA - CALL TO ACTION!In the interim we have deposited ‘suggestion boxes’ at the following outlets where we request ‘suggestions/concerns/ positives’ to be deposited and we w i l l t a k e u p w i t h t h e municipality/council. The boxes will be cleared every fortnight and communicated to the respective entities within the municipality. You will be kept informed of developments on a regular basis.

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O n 1 8 J u l y K n y s n a municipal councillors and s t a f f c e l e b r a t e d t h e centenary celebration of Nelson Mandela’s birth. Promoting the spirit ubuntu, they participated in different activities, making the lives of those less fortunate a little easier.

Knysna Executive Mayor, Mark Willemse said, “As we celebrate the centenary c e l e b r a t i o n o f N e l s o n Mandela’s birth it is important that we pull together and work towards a common goal. Knysna has been through a tough time and for the benefit and future of our town, it is essential that we put our differences aside and get to work.”Councillors, municipal staff a n d C o m m u n i t y Wo r k Programme (CWP) teams visited various areas in Greater Knysna to lend a helping hand. The day’s activities included donations to soup kitchens,

opening of the Hornlee Outdoor Gym, handing over of food parcels, v o u c h e r s , stationery, sanitary towe l s , s choo l v i s i t s a n d refurbishing of houses.

Willemse thanked everyone for their contribution to the c o m m u n i t i e s . “Thank you to our councillors, staff and community members for their contr ibution to b u i l d i n g a n d creating a better Knysna. A big thank you to City Paint Tool, Destination Garden Route, Metelerkamps and Sunrise Mini Stores for their generous donations. Thank you all for honouring Tata Madiba’s legacy in such a special manner.”

Mandela Day calls on us all, every day, to make the world a better place. Each year on 18 July we look back on what has been achieved, and look forward to what will be done. Making every day a Mandela Day celebrates Madiba’s life

KNYSNA HONOURS MADIBA

Knysna Executive Mayor, Mark Willemse and Ward 1 Councillor Levael Davis handed over food parcels to Martie Rooi’s Soup Kitchen in Smutsville. They also supported CWP team that was refurbishing an elderly person’s house in Smutsville.

and legacy in a sustainable way that will bring about lasting change.

Ubuntu is an Nguni term meaning "humanity". It is often translated as "I am because we are," and also "humanity towards others”.






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Pic of a dolphin in the Knysna estuary, Jessica Hayes & picture of a Knysna seahorse

What has your local Lions Club been busy with?

MANDELA DAY - THANK YOU SEDGEFIELD!We are so grateful for the generous response, once again, from our S e d g e f i e l d community.

Lions South Africa #LionsFoodDrive2018 in conjunction with Pick n Pay nationwide in support of Mandela Day, hosted a joint project for the c o l l e c t i o n o f foodstuffs all over South Africa.

Sedgefielders will be pleased to know 436.3kgs of non- perishable food items were collected, which have been donated to Slow Town Meals. Our Lions Club would be nothing without the support of our ‘luverrrrrly’ locals at these community projects.

Knysna Montessori School is in for a treat as Wilderness’s Jazz group, Sugar and Spice will be performing in a Jazz concert at the school.

Eleven year old Jodi-Anne Michael (a pupil at Montessori) will be their special guest. She has recently earned the title of Best Vocalist at the Young Musicians Competition. They are primarily a show band and will entertain you with classic Standard, Swing and Latin Jazz dating back to the Nat King Cole, Cole Porter era and some of the favourite Antonio Carlos Jobim melodies.

The concert will take place on

Friday, 27 July at 7pm in the K n y s n a M o n t e s s o r i Amphitheatre.

This Jazz group from George and Wilderness consists of Cecily Pepler (vocals), Rico Muller (piano & vocals), Soppie Thyse (bass & vocals) and with his fierce energy Kevi Levin is on drums.

The lead singer Cecily Pepler who also manages the group says they want to share their music with a wider audience of Jazz lovers in the Knysna area.

“Our love for this genre gives us a platform to revisit the beautiful music written so long ago, music

Knysna Montessori Jazz Concertthat is timeless and familiar, and it is exciting to witness someone so young having the same appreciation” said Pepler.

Bring your own drinks. Light meals will be available before the show which starts promptly at 19:00. A portion of the proceeds from the concert will go to the school. Ticket prices are R120 for adults and R60 for scholars under 12 years.

Booking early is advised by calling Cecily on 082 768 2005. To find out more about the group please visit their Facebook page: Cecily Pepler with Sugar & Spice

The Knysna police recently made a breakthrough regarding the investigation of a House Robbery in Groenvlei that was reported a t S e d g e f i e l d o n 0 5 December 2017. A 43 year old woman has been arrested in connection with the robbery.It is alleged that the 89 year old victim was inside her house when she heard a noise. When she went to investigate an

unknown woman grabbed her from behind. A struggle ensued and the suspect assaulted the victim and took an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing from the scene.The suspect, Delisha Hansen, was positively linked to the incident. She appeared in the Knysna Magistrates' court on Monday, 16 July 2018. This matter was postponed to 22 August 2018 and the suspect remanded in custody

SUSPECT IN COURT FOR ROBBERY

SANParks employees in the Garden Route in i t ia l ly planned to find 100 ways to celebrate the legendary Nelson Mandela's birthday. Since there is only one day to celebrate the late President's birthday, the teams narrowed down their ambitious plans two central themes - to strengthen partnerships and to also bring life to structures by refurbishing them.

In the Tsitsikamma section of the Park, teams planted indigenous trees at a school in Storms River and extended commemorations to the following day where the Crags crèche was repainted and maintenance work done. On Friday they also planted vegetable gardens at the Storms River Primary in collaboration with the forestry company Mountain to Ocean (MTO).

Work got underway early on Mandela Day at the Knysna An ima l Wel fa re Soc ie ty (KAWS) with the painting of the quarantine area. The KAWS quarantine area was in desperate need of refurbishment. This is the area demarcated for strays, surrendered and injured animals. Other teams from Knysna went to paint Eyethu crèche in White Location partnering with the local ward councillor in the area while those in Diepwalle and

Harke rv i l l e wen t t o t he Diepwalle crèche.

The Wilderness teams focussed on four areas, one in George: CANSA assisting with basic maintenance of wendy houses a n d f u r t h e r p l a n t i n g o f indigenous plants for care homes. Another group went to the Golden Oldies Service Centre in collaboration with the Social Department to clean the premises and donate fleece blankets.

Similar maintenance events were held in Beervlei (Lancewood Primary), Farleigh (Karatara P r i m a r y ) a n d G o u d v e l d (Keurhoek Community Creche).

SANParks Honorary Rangers in

Knysna successfully rallied volunteers to help with a 67- minute clean up to of the town of Knysna.

According to Government and Information Systems (GCIS), this year's focus for the Mandela Day centenary was on working together to 'move South Africa forward.' This year's theme celebrates the Tata Mandela and M ama S i s u lu C en t en a r y celebration with sub-themes- 'be the legacy' and 'A woman of fortitude.’

Our legacy in an open-access Park such as the GRNP is to foster working partnerships in line with the SANParks' vision of connecting society.

SANParks celebrate Mandela Day

SANParks Scientific Services team about to start work at KAWS

“Gobsmacked” is a fair description of how I felt on Monday 17 July when I agreed to meet the Lions at Pick n Pay at 12:00.

It all started with a simple SMS from Debbie O, with a heads up that the Lions were having a 3 day collection of food stuffs at Pick n Pay. The proceeds would then be handed over to Mobile Meals for distribution. The object would be to collect from the good people of Sedgefield and to give to people less fortunate than ourselves. Piece of cake – my

line of work !!

I arrived at Pick n Pay to find 2 trolleys filled to the brim with plastic bags filled with the 14 goodies listed on the plastic bags - rice, pasta, oil, oats, sugar, salt etc. Wow! the generosity of Sedgefielders in operation again. But no, I was told there are another seven trolleys filled to the brim and further donations from Striders. Now I was really knocked out.

My trustee Isuzu was literally filled to the brim with plastic bags and the end count was over

100 bags of donations that I had to empty and consolidate in o rder to d i s t r ibu te throughout the village. The task took 2 days to complete, but the reward from the various recipients made the task so worthwhile.

What can I say, time and time again Sedgefield is becoming legend in it`s generosity and I am more than proud to be a part of the system.

Jim Mitchell 044 343 1221 or 083 379 3737

Lions Collection for Mandela Day

Lion President Zwaai Kruger presents the very p r e s t i g i o u s L i o n s International Honorary Award to Lion Mario Ferreira in recognition of the good work done during the Knysna fires.

LOCAL LION MARIO

FERREIRA RECOGNISED


The Knysna police request the public to assist with the search for Johannes Grootboom (75) who was reported as missing over the past weekend.

He was last seen in Hornlee on 17 July 2018. Johannes was dressed in a pair of black jeans, grey t-shirt and green pull-over jersey.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of this person may contact the investigation officer, Warrant Officer Japie Petersen, on 044 302 6667.

Knysna Police Request Assistancewith Search of Missing Person

BEACH PICS NEEDEDLocal Tourism man Jurgens van der Walt is on a marketing mission for Sedgefield, and wants to put a particular emphasis on showing off local beaches.“We have some of the most beautiful beaches in the Garden Route,” he explained, “But people passing through, or visiting our markets, often don’t get to experience them, or even know they exist.”To this end he plans to erect a number of tasteful signs in and around Sedgefield, showing people what our beaches look like, and where they are.“For example, the sign as you come into town from George merely tells everyone that we are a water-stressed area,” he said, “Wouldn’t it be better if it showed one of our glorious beaches, with perhaps a ‘Thank you for saving water’ at the bottom?”Thus he is making a call for local photographers to submit their pictures, so that ten different images can be selected and used for these beautiful signs. “Of course each picture used will display the photographer’s name,” he promised.

Anyone keen on taking part may submit their beach pictures to [email protected].

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ISSUE 543 25 July 2018 THE EDGE Page 8

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8:45am Monday, Wednesday & Fridays Guided meditation @ The Well, Plumtree Centre2-5pm Sedgefield Tennis Club (Social)

6:15-10pm Badminton Town Hall.

11:30-12:30 Community meal at St Francis United Church, Swallow Drive - outreach to lonely & hungry.

8.00am Ladies Golf @ The Links Course9.00am Line Dancing @ St.

Anthony’s. 084 549 3967 10- 11:30am Anchusa meet @ St Francis Church hall 044 343 1099

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9am - 4pm Fair & Wild Art in Wilderness. Live music and art under the Milkwood Trees in the Milkwood Village

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11:30-12:30 Community meal at St Francis United Church,outreach to lonely & hungry.

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8.00am Ladies Golf @ The Links Course9.00am Line Dancing @ St. Anthony’s. 084 549 3967 10- 11:30am Anchusa meet @ St Francis Church hall 044 343 1099__________________________

7am Eden Cycling Club Group Social outride departs Cycle Worx. All welcome.

5:30pm Sedgefield Striders- 5km time trials meet @ Bowling Club

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Saturday 28


6:30 for 7pm MOTH meetings at Lions Club. Ph 044 343 1996

12-1:00pm Sedgefield Interchurch Prayer Group at Grace Fellowship

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5:15pm Guided meditation @ The Well, Plumtree Centre6:30 for 7pm Woodturner’s Guild. For further details call Dave Stephenson 072 119 4397

Lakes Bird Club. Outings - also talks. Pat 044 382 0638 or Steve 082 785 6152 lakes.bird.club@ gmail.com

10am Depression and Anxiety Support Group - 9 Sysie St, Sedge. Lynette 079 156 67353pm Astronomical Society. meet at St Anthony’s Catholic Church3-5pm The Calligraphers of the Garden Route meet at Small boat harbour, Leisure Isle. Jenny Birch 044 343 2451

7am Eden Cycling Road bikes & MTB’s depart Cycle Worx. All welcome.7:30am Sedge Gentlemen’s Golf @ The Links

7:30am-12 Wild Oats Community Farmers’ Market 8am - 2pm Mosaic Market8am - 1pm Scarab Craft Market

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7am Eden Cycling Club Group Social outride departs Cycle Worx. All welcome.

6:30-10 Badminton Town Hall7pm Duplicate Contract Bridge in Catholic Church Hall.

7am Eden Cycling road bikes & MTB’s depart Cycle Worx. All welcome.

2-5pm Sedge Tennis Club (Social)

7am Eden Cycling Road bikes & MTB’s depart Cycle Worx. All welcome.7:30am Sedge Gentlemen’s Golf @ The Links

7:30 - 12 Wild Oats Community Farmers’ Market @ Swartvlei 8am-1pm Scarab Craft Market8am-2pm Mosaic Market

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5:15pm Guided meditation @ The Well, Plumtree Centre __________________________

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ISLAND

CONSERVANCY

Knysna U3A General Meeting

Timberframe & Masonry Alterations, Additions,

New Buildings & Swimming Pools;

Structural Carpentry; Staircases; Balustrades;

Decks & Pergolas.

22 years experience in Knysna.Refs & Portfolio available.

Terry: 081 366 6935

Village People

This 4th edition of a great collection of walks on the Garden Route is available

from Deo Gratia.

Dear friend; we are home now after 24 hours in the air ; no sleep but happy anyhow.We had marvelous weeks in Sedge and we will come back next year, of course.You promised to go and deliver my photos to The Edge; your local newspaper , that we will introduce here, if we can. We liked The Edge and read every letter in every newspaper we could get when we were in SedgeHere comes my text to the photos

” After 3 wonderful months in Sedge we went home to our island on the west coast of Sweden. We came back too early..Look at the ice covering our bay here. Still winter and though reading The Edge I have to go indoors because of the cold. Next year we will stay longer at Cola Beach in wonderful ZA ! ”

M:e; promise me that if I get accepted into the Edge to send the newspaper to us.Our address is:Ylva Almer, Kungsviken 790, 47399 Henan, SwedenBig Hugs to you from YoH

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Take a copy of The Edge with you when you travel locally or overseas, and have a picture taken of you reading it somewhere interesting. Send us the photo and a short story, where, when, who etc. and we’ll print the best one received for each issue.

Your entries can be funny, quirky, beautiful or just simply interesting . There are no prizes only the enormous prestige of seeing your photograph published in the Edge, and a few days of fame! So, don’t forget to pack your Edge when you go … anywhere.Please e-mail your stories and photos to ginnyviner@yahoo. com.

Should your association, charity or group have any forthcoming events, please send us details so that we may publish them in

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Should your association, charity or group have any forthcoming events, please send us details so that we may publish them in our next issue!

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Letter to the Ed

I’d like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks to all the wonderful businesses in our community for their ongoing support, donations, sponsorships. Sedgefield Municipality – Vanessa Jantjies for her service & assistancePick n Pay Sedgefield – for their sponsorship for the Mandela Day EventClinic - Constant support, service and assistanceChas Everitt – Mario for the donationsEdge & Staff – for all their assistance

Martie Rooi

The EditorGood day or should I say not so good day.This morning about 10.30am we had an unexpected visitor through our garden wall. Corner (Swallow/Hammerkop)A Toyota Hilux. Since we built here two years ago we have constant ly complained about the speed drivers come down Swallow to the vil lage. This person apparently was making a U turn when he lost control. We had a speedy response from ADT and our Neighbours Eddie and Shirley Lloyd. Eddie after the vehicle had been removed by

Fanie, secured our fence for us with the help of his neighbour, until we can get quotes next week to submit to our insurance. Thank goodness we live in Sedgefield. What wonderful people live here. Saying this though we do have a concern as this side walk is used daily by children making there way to school or families on the way to the local clinic. This has become a very dangerous road as the speed bumps (which need a fresh coat of paint to highlight them) do not stop the traffic from speeding down Swallow. This time fortunately nobody was hurt however but next time who knows ?RegardsPiet & Jean Mulder

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Jenny Birch 082 66 33 7276:15-10 Badminton Town Hall7pm Duplicate Contract Bridge in Catholic Church Hall. ___________________________Tuesday 7am Eden Cycling road bikes & MTB’s depart Cycle Worx. All welcome.

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Monday 062:00pm Sedgefield Art Society meets St Anthony's Catholic Church Hall. All welcome.

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12:30 Arthritis Foundation meetings @ Die Ou Kaross Hotel, Wilderness. Info Moira - 082 729 4509

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RATS!Have you ever been taken for a ride by a dirty double-crossing rat? Here’s your chance to take a rat for a ride!You only have to go to your favourite DIY shop to see the array of poisons available. Poisons that have far reaching negative effects on owls and pose a very real danger to your pets. The Sedgefield Island Conservancy have acquired a limited amount of eco-friendly rat traps. No more poison, squashed rats, half dead rats or no rats. This nifty rat trap catches them alive after tasting the piece of avocado, peanut butter or a little titbit soaked in a little sherry (if you can spare it) on the hook inside the trap.The rat traps cost R100 and can be obtained from Ethel Pittaway 083 398 6218.Once trapped, the fun begins. The rat, in his trap, is taken for a ride or a long walk to an uninhabited area where he is released for a lucky owl to catch on her next hunting trip. Here’s looking forward to hearing more of the beautiful sound of owls in Sedgefield.

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Petro Boshof enjoying the English summer with her Edge, on the sandy shores of Croyde

Bay in North Devon.

Di Young, enjoying her Edge on the edge of the Indian Ocean in Southbroom

Where on Earth was your Edge?Where on Earth was your Edge?

My dearest sister, Gail

God looked around his garden and found an empty placeHe then looked down upon the Earth and saw your tired faceHe put his arms around you and lifted you to restWith the help of his angels they flew you to your heavenly place.Your loving sister, Rosalie & brother in law, Rick.

Special thanks to Sr Brigid Vincent and staff at the HUG for their loving and kindness to my sister Gail.

Rosalie & Rick

In Loving Memory of GAIL BOTES

2/12/1955 - 12/07/2018

David was born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. He immigrated to South Africa with his wife, Marjorie, in 1969.

Beloved husband to Marjorie and loving father and grandfather to Faye, Debbie, Victoria and Matthew.

He was loved beyond measure. His quick wit, ready smile and his chatter, will be sorely missed on his daily walks with his special dog “Meg” and his walking partners.

David’s ‘Larger Than Life’ character will be sorely missed by his loving family and friends. Rest easy David.

David Thomas Wood13 October 1945 - 12 July 2018

2 Geelbek Close

Groenvallei

Sedgefield

Western Cape

22 July 2018

Dear Editor,Letter of gratitude from Marjorie WoodOn the 12th of July my husband, David Wood, was involved in a fatal car accident.

Myself and our family would like to thank everyone involved f o r t h e i r k i n d n e s s a n d compassion. Thanks go to the Sedgefield and Knysna police, the paramedics, the doctors, and the nursing staff in the ICU at Knysna Life.To the sister who was waiting for me at the ICU, and to the policeman who gave me what was, quite possibly, the scariest ride of my life in an effort to get me to the hospital in time, my heartfelt gratitude. I do not know your names but I do know that your help and guidance meant the world to me in difficult circumstances. Also, a sincere thank you to all of our friends for being there for me and my family. I do not have the words to describe how much your support is appreciated.Kind regardsMarjorie Wood

Unexpected visitor

In August we once again celebrate National Women's Day. Every one of you deserves to be recognised for the important part you play in nurturing your families and all those little extras that you pack into your everyday lives.

You are invited to celebrate this special day with friends at a function in the DRC Church Hall (NG Kerk) on Thursday, 9th August 2018 at 10.30 am. Sedgefield's Achiever of the year will also be announced.

Dr Ado du Toit is the guest speaker and we will be entertained in song by Pierre van der Westhuizen.

This event is once again sponsored by Currencies Direct.

Please diarise this event, we look forward to seeing you

Celebrate National Women’s Day Attention Ladies :

2nd Monday of the Month - 2:00pm Sedgefield Art Society meets St Anthony's Catholic Church Hall. All welcome.

Social Tennis 2 - 5pm Wed & Sats Last Wednesday of the month6:30 for 7pm MOTH meetings at Lions Club. Ph 044 343 1996

First Tuesday Monthly12:30 Arthritis Foundation meetings @ Die Ou Kaross Hotel, Wilderness. Info Moira - 082 729 4509

First Wednesday of every Month

First Thursday monthly6:30 for 7pm Woodturner’s Guild. For further details call Dave Stephenson 072 119 4397

First Saturday of the Month

10am Depression and Anxiety Support Group - 9 Sysie St, Sedge. Lynette 079 156 6735

3-5pm The Calligraphers of the Garden Route meet at Small boat harbour, Leisure Isle. Jenny Birch 044 343 2451

Last Saturday of the month12-1:00pm Sedgefield Interchurch Prayer Group at Grace Fellowship

Thursdays 11:30-12:30 Community meal at St Francis United Church, Swallow Drive - outreach to lonely & hungry

Fridays 9am Line Dancing @ St. Anthony's. 084 549 3967

Fridays 10-11:30am Anchusa meet @ St Francis Church hall. Ph 044 343 1099

Jenny Birch 082 66 33 727

9am - 4pm Fair & Wild Art in Wilderness. Live music and art under the Milkwood Trees in the Milkwood Village

Every third Thursday of the month 7pm Lions meets at clubhouse. Debbie on 083 306 9998 for more information.

Second Sunday monthly9am -12 Car boot sale at the Station. R50 per car. Supports local charities. 072 487 0395

LAKES BIRD CLUB. Outings - also talks. Phone Pat 044 382 0638 or Steve 082 785 6152. Email: [email protected]

3pm Astronomical Society. meet at St Anthony’s Catholic Church

every 3rd Thursday

7pm The Lions Club of Sedgefield meets at the clubhouse (next to the Clinic). More information can be obtained from Debbie on 083 306 9998.

every Friday

8am Ladies Golf @ The Links Course

10- 11:30am Anchusa meet @ St Francis Church hall. Ph 044 343 1099

SEDGEPLAYERS AGM NOTICE

Everyone who is interested in amateur dramatics is most welcome to come along and see what Sedge Players is all about.

will take place on

29th March 2017

at 18:30pm

at Pelican Lodge

Dear Editor

The Friday Supper Market will reopen on Friday 2 September until

Friday 30 May 2017.

Please can you place the details below in the diary dateline for every

Friday – Market trades dependent on good weather!

The Friday Market Supper and Craft Market for good vibes, licensed bar and great food, 4- 8:30pm @ Montessori School.

Kind regards

Kerrey

9 for 10am Knysna U3A meet at Brenton on Sea Community Hall.

BIBLE TRUTH FOR THIS DAY

081 270 7212

9am -12 Car boot sale at the Station. R50 per car. Supports local charities. 072 487 0395

2ND SUNDAY

6:30-10pm Badminton Town Hal7pm Duplicate Contract Bridge in Catholic Church Hall 044 343 2158

9 for 10am Knysna U3A meet at Brenton on Sea Community Hall

LAKES BIRD CLUB. Outings - also talks. Pat 044 382 0638 or Steve 082 785 6152. Email: [email protected]

Sedgefield Lions Club For the community By the community

Lindsay Page.






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Arts, Culture & National Heritage SectorArts and CultureEnvironmental programmes including Agricultural projectsCultural Heritage

Charities Sector

Sports & Recreation SectorNational Sports Federations can apply for a maximum grant of R5 million.Provincial Federations can apply for a maximum grant of R2,5 million. Affiliates to Provincial Federations (Regions and Districts or Sub-Union Bodies)can apply for a maximum grant of R750,000.00Sports Clubs including clubs that call themselves ‘academies’ can apply for a maximum grant of R500,000.00Public Schools (Quintiles 1-5) can apply for a maximum grant of R300,000.00Sports NGOs (NPOs or NPCs) can apply for a maximum of R300,000.00Public Tertiary Institutions can apply for an amount up to a maximum of R1 million.Provincial Sports Academies can apply for a maximum of R400,000.00Provincial Sports Confederations/Councils can apply for a maximum of R400,000.00Regional Sports Councils can apply for a maximum of R200,000.00

Miscellaneous SectorThis sector will cover the following areas:• Projects that aim to address emergency situations, disasters and catastrophic events and• Projects that fall outside the scope of Arts, Culture and National Heritage, Charities and Sports and Recreation sector but within National Priorities.

Prevention, early intervention and protection services to vulnerable groups and families.Prevention and intervention programmes/services that address crime reduction.Social Enterprise Programmes.

Contact Centre: 08600 65383 | Email: | Website: [email protected]

National Lotteries Commission @sa_nlc @sa_nlc

In order to increase the impact of funding on society’s wide-ranging needs, the Board of the NLC resolved to identify priority areas for funding on an annual basis to increase the impact of funding. Qualifying organisations are invited to apply for funding in these areas for the period: 1 April 2018 - 31 March 2019. Application forms are available on the website and at all provincial offices.

The National Lotteries Commission (NLC)regulates lotteries and sports pools in South Africa.From these regulatory activities, we collect revenue

to distribute funds to good causes.

Our beloved Mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at the Knysna Mediclinic on Wednesday 18th July 2018.

She was first married to Johannes Kotze, and after his passing in 1982, married Oscar Wocke who passed away in December 2010.

Iris joined the Sedgefield community in 1964, first living in Ruigtevlei and then relocating to the village of Sedgefield in 1982. Both her children (Richard and Stephanie) attended Sedgefield Primary in the 60's and Iris was actively involved in the Ladies Work Party (the then charity organization).

Subsequently Iris was proud to be a founder member of St Francis Church and also an honorary member of the Joy Group. Many congregants will remember her as the organist at the Church as music was one of her passions.

Iris had a love for flowers, and although she spent her last 8 years at Sedgemeer Park, she maintained the garden at her house up until the week of her passing.

Iris was a lady with morals and values who earned the respect of the community and over 44 years contributed generously to the community and other charities.

She was centre of our lives and one of the last of the original inhabitants of Sedgefield.

Details of the Iris Wocke’s Memorial Service shall be advised next week.

We say good bye with love.

In Memory of

Iris Margaret Wocke9 May 1931 - 18 July 2018

The ongoing Post Office strike may be affecting the delivery of municipal invoices for the month of July 2018.

However, and for your convenience, we have made the following e-services portals available where you can easily and conveniently access your account online.

Option 1:All you need to do is to download your account from: http://knysna.docview.co.za/ Use your municipal account number for both the user name and password. The link is also available on our website homepage under the tab “View Account”.

A payment link to all major banks is also available and can be used to pay the account online.

Option 2:Download our mobile app. Our app is available on all mobile devices, so you can easily view your account at the touch of a button. Click to download the Knysna App at http://knysna.comunity.me

Option 3:Receive your account via email. Register by sending an email to [email protected]

Alternatively, you are most welcome to visit our Customer Pay Centres in Main Street, Knysna or Flamingo Street in Sedgefield for a copy of your account statement.

Post Office Strike May Delay Your Billby Gerda van de Westhuizen

Die maandelikse vergardering van die VLV is gehou op 18 Julie en die tema was 'Krismis in Julie'.

Meer as 50 vrouens het die 'Kersfees' middag geniet met geskenke wat met mekaar uitgeruil is. Van skoonheids-produkte en parfuum, tot juwele en selfs 'n boekstalletjie. Avon het vier pryse geborg en 'n leerhandsak en is gewen deur 'n gelukkige vrou, Claire.

Stephanie Botes, bekende radio omroepster, het 'n humoristies en insiggewende praaitjie oor kultuur en opvoeding afgelewer.

Die verrigtinge is afgesluit me kerssang en Gerda van der Westhuizen het die gasvrouens, Atje Malherbe, Ena Oosthuizen, Jane Mouton, Lena Scholtz en Lucille Berner bedank.

Die Vroue Landbou Vereniging nooi alle dames hartelik uit om te kom deel wees elke 3de Woensdag om 14h00 in die N.G. Kerksaal in Sedgefield. Skakel Aniel Duvenhage op 072 600 0722 om die samekoms by te woon op 15 Augustus 2018.

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Jim Mitchell van Slowtown Mobile Meals het meer as 25 baie mooi versierde pakke ontvang met allerlei lekkerhede en noodsaaklike bederf produkte met liefde van die VLV dames geskenk.

SMUTSVILLE FILM AND DRAMA GROUPSedgefield is full of talented people with many skills and great motives. The Smutsville Film and Drama Group was started in November 2017 to encourage people in our community to come together around Film making.

Films are powerful tools in community building and today's technology lends itself quite easily to people being able to produce movies of their own both for fun and for profit. The film industry itself offers a vast r a n g e o f e m p l o y m e n t opportunities both behind and in front of the camera many of which do not require high academic achievements, but rather hard work , dedication and passion.

The small group aims to foster an interest in our local communities for the art and skills required to be a part of this ever growing area of expertise in movie-making.

The Smutsville group have only just started, but these early days are an important part of the learning curve. There are skills that need to be learnt and applied, as with any discipline, the guiding principles need to be in place to make short movies that g r a b p e o p l e ' s a t t e n t i o n . Ensuring a clear and watchable message i s an e s sen t i a l i ng red ien t to success fu l entertainment.

The group is passionate about film and look forward to using the skills that they learn in film-making to do good within the community. They meet every Tuesday even ing a t t he Smutsville Youth Centre (next to the sports grounds) and their present focus is on filming people telling their stories. The next exciting step is to work on producing a local documentary.

This week the Film and Drama Group completed their first basic

five session course, which has been presented by professional locals within the film industry. Clifford Williams and Joshua Mark Wood, who both have had hands on experience with film making, volunteered their services early in this initiative. Josh is currently a freelance film-m a k e r a n d i n s t r u c t o r . Internationally acclaimed, Meg Rickards, Director of award winning 'Tess' has offered to present a course on turning stories into films too, this will be available to anyone who is interested - watch social media and the Edge Newspaper for details.

For more information on joining the Film and Drama group in S m u t s v i l l e c a l l S a m u e l Hartzenburg on 065 244 0029 (Afrikaans) and Di Young 084 514 4939 (English) and for film-making call Josh on 064 936 3772.

The residents of The Living Cornerstone homes are proud to display their handiwork - a collection of gift bags (decorated with our very own Edge Community Newspaper). Not only are these handy items available for sale to raise funds for a very worthy cause, they are also manufactured as part of the occupational therapy for the senior citizens who need it. Please contact Gilda on 044 343 1099 for any further information.

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On Thursday night (19 July), 68 leaders and interested parties from 6 churches and 2 community benefit organisations gathered for a workshop on storytelling. Perhaps story-listening would be a better phrase? The workshop was hosted by Heartlines – an organisation committed to building bridges between South African of all race, culture and gender in an attempt to foster greater understanding ( ).

Leading up to the gathering on Thursday night, field director of Heartlines, Brian Helsby, had met with church leaders to introduce them to the concept and need of better Story Telling (in May), encouraging them to consider running a programme of reconciliation through their church small groups. A decision to engage led to the workshop last week. Small group leaders from the NG Kerk, St. Francis, Sedgefield Christian Church, The Anglican Church (of the Resurrection), Christ Nehemiah Ministries and Efese Gemeente, as well as Masithandane and the newly-formed Smutsville Film Group were enthralled as Ed Ramsami* entertained and challenged them to consider what prejudices divide us and what common grounds we share. Printed material with practical suggestions and DVDs were made available at no charge to those present. A DVD copy of the film Beyond the River was sold for a mere R60.

After the session, the possibility of Heartlines facilitating in our housing/land ownership crisis was discussed as well. “We encourage as many people as possible to engage with the excellent material, or simply to ask and listen to someone across the room, street, or dune”, says Carl Lamprecht. “Sedgefield has an amazing community spirit, and yet we sit with great divides, be they racial, cultural or mental. Should there be sufficient interest from other organisations or interest groups, to engage with Heartlines, I have no doubt that another workshop could be arranged”. Although the emphasis on Thursday was on Church small groups, Heartlines is a non-political and inclusive organisation, working within business, schools, youth development and religious organisations. The values promoted are universal.

*Ed Ramsami is National Director of Youth for Christ SA and on the Heartlines Facilitation team. He was joined by Philip Schroder, Youth for Christ Director in Knysna.

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20 VERSUS 21My grand-daughter in New Zealand recently asked me to help her with a school project investigating the difference between life in the 21st century and life in the 20th century. It got me thinking! I was brought up in a London suburb during World War 2 and living in a war was the first topic. I told her about the Spitfires flying over each morning as they came back from fighting over Europe, about food rationing, about never seeing my dad, who was away somewhere on a cargo ship in the Merchant Navy. I told her about his nightmares, when he woke up shouting about being torpedoed by a U boat. He did this until he died. I could also remember the first time in 1952 when I was able to buy a bar of chocolate without a ration book in the school tuck-shop.But it wasn't just the war. I was brought up in a house without a TV se t . When Queen Elizabeth was crowned, we went next door to watch on a

black and white TV with a 12 inch screen. This was the biggest you could buy in those days and colour TV had not been generally introduced in UK.We had power cuts – regularly (watch out Sedgefield!). In very cold winters, houses were kept warm by coal fires which produced “smog” in the city – a fog so thick that the buses had to stop running!I think “communication” is one of the biggest changes I've seen. When I was a teenager, if I wanted to listen to music, it was 78 rpm records on a wind-up

gramophone that played through a horn – HMV style! Nowadays, I have more than 1500 CDs which are all stored on a single USB drive and I buy new CDs the day they are issued by legal downloading. My living room wouldn't be big enough to store all that music on 78rpm discs! And what about cell-phones? When I came out to Africa in 1965, I didn't speak to my mother for ten months because calls had to be booked days in advance and the call quality was appalling. In the cinema, we sometimes had to put up with the show stopping mid-stream because the projector had mashed the film.What made me decide to write about this was my hope that other grandparents would be encouraged to share their own memories. When doing so, I hope you might also make grandchildren think about how much greater the impact of 21st cen tu ry l i f e i s on the environment and how they could lessen that impact, for the sake o f the i r own grandchildren. It's also a constant theme from David Attenborough.

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With over 4000 trees planted, and 265 participants and volunteers getting their hands dirty, the Festival of Action wrapped up last weekend, with an explosive celebratory music evening.

The last three weeks have seen Greenpop's Eden Festival of Action spearhead their inaugural festival in the Garden Route: an endeavour which has culminated as a roaring success, with thousands of trees planted by hundreds of active citizens from all over the country - and the world.

Operating from the welcoming home base at Peace of Eden Vegan Lodge in Rheenendal, the festival's sites of action spread throughout the surrounding areas which were impacted by the devastating fires which ravaged the Eden District in June 2017.

The initial two weeks of the programme were geared towards high school students, and saw 85 and 75 students respectively join Greenpop from schools across the country, while the third and final week hosted an All Ages programme. Bitou Municipality and Garden Route Rebuild Init iat ive both sponsored scholarships, allowing 30 local students to attend the festival free of charge.

The primary goal of the festival was to cultivate community connections and initiate mass positive environmental impact in the region through as many aspects as possible - including indigenous reforestation, alien

vegetation clearing, eco-education workshops, and mural painting. Build It K n y s n a g e n e r o u s l y sponsored a substantial number o f too l s and materials for the production set up of the festival.

G r e e n p o p ' s e f f o r t collectively cleared 5500m2 of alien vegetation at Goukamma Nature Reserve over the course of three days.

M a s s i n d i g e n o u s reforestation efforts saw 500 trees planted at Phantom Forest Nature Reserve, 1680 trees at Heartlands School of Self-Sufficiency and 1600 trees at Featherbed Nature Reserve.

Three urban greening sites also saw some hard work put into them, with more established trees planted for windbreaks and buffer zones. With 319 trees planted at Raphaeli Waldorf School in Plettenberg Bay, 25 at Conville Primary School in George, 15 at Eyethu Educare in Knysna, 10 at Whites Location and 11 at Touwsranten Primary School. In addition, 36 trees were planted at Peace of Eden itself.

A total of 4226 indigenous trees of over 20 different species were planted over the course of the festival.

Three environmental murals were painted, headed up by Stellenbosch art lecturer Mieke van der Merwe and assisted by local Knysna artist Artwell Musungate and saw a total of

55m2 of urban space painted. The locations of which are Masizame Child & Youth Centre in Kwanokothula, Knysna town hall, and Touwsranten. This project also involved local child-care ini t iat ives, bringing disadvantaged youth into a space to help beautify and connect with their community through working with Masizame Child & Youth Centre, Mad About Art, and Seven Passes Initiative. Benches, sponsored by Timber Village, were installed at each mural site.

Striving for a minimal waste festival, all waste on site was recycled, composted or eco-bricked, saving over 53 bags of waste from going to landfill. All toilets on site operated on a compost toilet system, and showers on a natural greywater system, also drastically reducing water consumption on site.

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programme was catered for with a delicious plant-based diet, (serving no dairy or meat products) cooked lovingly by the Peace of Eden Lodge kitchen and generously sponsored by Knysna Food Lover's Market in line with their firm sustainability ethos as a store.

Over 370 Eco-bricks were made over the course of the festival - a project which was headed up by Ian Dommisse, who pioneered Eco-bricking in South Africa. This project was an aspect which also involved local child-care initiatives, building benches and educating participants and locals on the importance of eliminating single use plastics.

Three beach clean-ups took place between Sedgefield and Buffalo Bay, in partnership with Beach Co-Op, and Secret Sunrise who facilitated a silent dance party on the final clean-up.

A selection of eco-education w o r k s h o p s w e r e h o s t e d throughout the course of the festival. These included an introduction to Permaculture by Philippa Mallac, an introduction to Biomimicry by Sue Swain, natural building, eco-social e n t e r p r i s e , m i n d f u l n e s s , mycology cultivation, forest ecology, beekeeping at Hope for the Honeybees, a camera trap workshop with Landmark Foundation, and a guitar workshop with local legend Tony Cox.

An ongoing music programme was run throughout the festival, culminating in an original track co-created by all the musicians involved, and recorded at Howard Butcher's Peace of Eden Recording Studio on the main festival site. Paulo Costa spearheaded the programme, and the track included collaborations with Jeremy Loops, The Steezies, and Crosscurrent, as well as a number of musically inclined team members and participants. The final product will be released soon, along with a music video shot on site.

Greenpop also hosted 12 free Open Days which allowed the chance for members of the local public to join the Festival for a variety of active days of reforestation, beach clean-ups, alien vegetation clearing and urban greening. Over 260 locals volunteered their time to help the cause.

Greenpop is incredibly grateful for the local support and very excited to continue the work they have begun in the Eden District.

Website: www.greenpop.org

Tree planting at Featherbed Nature Reserve

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A total full moon eclipse, which will be visible from m u l t i p l e c o n t i n e n t s including most of Africa, is happening on July 27, according to NASA. The eclipse, which will last for one hour and 43 minutes, will be the longest lunar eclipse of the whole 21st century. Africa will view it sometime between sunset and midnight on July 27.

Two partial solar eclipses – an eclipse never comes aloneLunar eclipses occur when the sun, Earth and moon line, up casting the earth's shadow on the moon. A partial eclipse precedes and follows the lunar eclipse, each time lasting 1 hour and 6 minutes.Two partial solar eclipses will take place on July 12 and August 11. From start to finish, the moon takes nearly four hours to cross the earth's dark umbral shadow. The umbra is the darkest part of Earth's shadow. From within the umbra, all direct sunlight is blocked by Earth as in the case of a total lunar eclipse.

What causes a long-lasting total lunar eclipse?The eclipse, which will last for one hour and 43 minutes, will be the longest lunar eclipse of the whole 21st century.This July full moon and July lunar apogee – the moon's most distant point from Earth in its monthly orbit – both fall on the same date. The July

2018 full moon will therefore be the furthest and smallest full moon of the year.On July 27, 2018 the centre of the lunar disk will swing a tiny bit north of the shadow's centre, making the duration of this eclipse a few minutes shorter than the maximum duration possible, which is one hour and 47 minutes.In spite of this, the upcoming total lunar eclipse counts as a whopper because the most distant and smallest full moon of the year passes through the centre of the earth's shadow, which is at its widest in July.Depending on atmospheric conditions, this could be an especially dark total eclipse.

Best viewingGoing outside at different times throughout the night on July 27 will allow you to catch every stage of the eclipse if the sky is clear.You will then be able to see the eclipse at key moments – when the earth's shadow begins to cover the moon, when the moon turns red, and when the shadow begins to recede, all of which will happen over a period of four hours.You will also be able to see Mars and the Milky Way which will be to the left of the moon. With the light of the moon blocked by earth's shadow, it's the perfect time to view stars and celestial bodies not often visible to the naked eye.

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CXTIPPERS & DIGGERS - Quality products & service at your doorstep. Tel 044 382 1645

Demolition Excavation & Planthire. Contact CX Tippers & Diggers for all your plant hire requirements. Tel. 044 382 1645

Tools, tiling, paint, varnish, electrical, plumbing, hardware Sedge Hardware 343 1960

If you want to DRINK it’s your business. If you want to STOP it’s ours. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at St Anthony’s Church hall, cnr Flamingo & Sysie - Fridays @ 7:30pm. Tel: 076 244 1704 / 083 458 4444

WANTED : Sedgefield Hospice Shoppe need your second hand goods. Have a clean out and help others with your unwanted items! Please drop off or give them a call 044 343 1722

Architectural Draughting Services. Phone Tracy 082 695 3119 / 044 343 1421

Cornerstone Renovations - quality work. 074 708 4738

Craftsman Homes - Quality building in Brick & Timber 044 343 1601 / 082 812 1820

PASTEL SALES, setup and training. Call C A Mather Accounting. 044 343 2202 or 083 779 7934

SOOZI’S Baby & Kidz (Birth to ±8 years old) Hand crafted & other popular labels. Also, Swimsuits, Ragdolls, Wooden Toys & much more! Pick n Pay Centre. Ph 044 3431813 / 082 771 0694

Computer He lp & Suppor t - Martin - 082 576 5038

Craft Stalls, Fashion, Jewellery, Feast of Gourmet Food. Great Coffee. Something for everyone. Mosaic Market Every Sat 8 till 2.

Ploms Auto Mobile all servicing & motor vehicle repairs undertaken @ reasonable prices. Phone Peter Plomaritis 083 455 6224

____________________________6. Building & Related Services

___________________________ 7. Businesses

____________________________9. Clothing

____________________________10. Computers

____________________________11. Crafts & Home Industry

____________________________12. Education & Tuition

Guitar Lessons with one of SA's finest teachers and performers, Tony Cox. From beginner to virtuoso. 'I could go into a considerably long essay about the professional and highly effective teaching methods of Tony. However, there is only one thing you need to know: He is the best guitar teacher that you will ever come across' – Stefan Kirsten. For all details email: guitarplayer@netactive .co.za

MUSIC LESSONS - Piano, music theory and clarinet. From beginners to advanced, for all ages. Please contact Ann Carroll 044-343-2687, 0832757576, [email protected]. www.touch woodmusic.co.za

Piglet's Pen Pre-school 076 737 3490

SINGING LESSONS all welcome from beginners to advanced. All styles from Opera to Modern. Please call Lynne Brown on 044 343 2842 / 083 660 4749

Faulty Microwave? Phone Hands on Electrical for free quote. 083 297 1929

HEUNIS Plumbing & Electrical. All Maintenance & Construction Qualified in both trades COC Certificates. Call 082 972 3911 [email protected]

Is your stove working properly & safe? If not call Hands on Electrical - 083 297 192

For Carpentry and Painting. Call 084 358 0507

Lincy a hardworking, Malawian is looking for Domestic work. Refs. Please call 078 494 3118

CarpentryJohn - 063 031 9000

DomesticGrace - 083 991 7442 Carer RefsEllen - 064 080 9990Jane - 083 514 1250Mandy - 071 752 9851Mercy - 078 436 3159

DriverCollin - 076 829 3194 Code 10Thembelani - 078 033 3698 Code 10

GardenAlfred - 063 485 7033Andrew - 063 485 7033Chifundo - 060 444 9696 GeneralJames - 078 611 8599 PainterHappy - 083 539 0683Lewis - 063 031 9000 Painting, CarpentryThoko - 078 518 4890Vuyani - 063 355 7957 General workWilfred - 078 436 3159

PainterBlessings - 084 601 6767 Refs

Authentic Food Stalls that cater for every imaginable taste. Great Locally Roasted Coffee, Live Music, Child Friendly @ Mosaic Market. Every Sat 8 til 2.

____________________________13. Electrical

____________________________15. Employment Wanted

____________________________17. Food & Wine

____________________________18. For Sale

The FISH SHOP - Quality Frozen Sea Food and Smoked Kippers. Forest Lodge Complex.

Galvanised Sliding Gate 4m x 1,8m high (incl wheels & brackets) like new. R4800onco. 073 144 9774

MOVING ON – SALE OF HOME CONTENTS Some quality items at affordable prices available at this sale on Saturday, 28th July 2018 between 11h00

and 13hh00 in Fraser Street, Sedgefield. Just follow our signboards. Items on offer include pine bar and bar stools, patio furniture, queen bed, couch, gas heaters, oak cabinets, carpet, fridge and other small appliances plus more. Visit our website www.movingon.co.za or sms 083-4150-449 for more information on prices etc. “SEE YOU AT THE SALE”

BRASS, COPPER, SILVER, ETC. - Never Polish Again! - We polish & then seal against tarnish & rust. 5 yr guarantee. Call 0713018911

LIVING LANDSCAPES Experienced Horticulturist & Permaculturist will develop or change your garden to your special requirements. Pat 076 324 8960 Luke 072 022 5977

Aloe Ferox Products whole range in stock @ factory prices. The Aloe Lady : 044 343 2214 @ Wild Oats Market on Saturdays.

Rust Stain Remover for Fabric. 50ml for R25. R45 for 100ml. Available from the Edge offices. Enquiries Verity 076 619 3659

Toploader W Machine + Defy stove. 044 882 1041

AQUAMAN POOL CARE Service Maintenance. Pump Repairs. Call 044 343 3237 / 072 704 2872

LAWN AND AUTO - Sedgefield Spares and sales. Repairs to L/Mowers, Trimmers, C/Saws, Pumps, Generators, Con/Mixers, Grinder, Drills. Also: welding, light engineering. Quality workman-ship guaranteed. Card facilities now avail. Ph 044 343 2406.

Adult Incontinence Nappies available at Soozi’s Baby & Kidz, Pick n Pay Centre 044 343 1813 / 082 771 0694

Annique Baby and Skincare products at Soozi’s Baby & Kidz Shop, Pick n Pay Centre. Mariana 044 343 1813 / 082 771 0694.

Any problems with epilepsy or other disabilities? EPILEPSY SA on 044 382 2155 or visit Off Rio Road, Knysna We can help!

The Greenmere Studio (est in 1994) offers Exercise classes for Health and Vitality; Therapeutic Massage; Post Surgery Rehabilitation and Support. For your optimal health and well-being, contact Briony 044 343 2327/ 084 487 7140.

____________________________19. Home & Garden

____________________________20. Health & Beauty

Compost, pot soil, seeds, fertilisers, irrigation, tools @ Sedge Hardware

RAIN WATER SYSTEMS Supply and fitment of : Tanks, Pumps, Pressure sensors, Filters, Guttering and Slabs. Call Anthony 074 708 4738

Spikes Irrigation. Laupie 082 595 5376

Sedgefield Pharmacy, Woodpecker Mall. Tel 044 343 1628, Fax 3431110. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-1pm, Sun & Pub Holidays 9am-12.

Silver Scissors Unisex Hairstylists - 21 Tiptol Street, Sedge. Tel 044 343 2112

Total Foot Care by app and home visits. Sr Gillian 071 877 2638 / 072 672 4162

BATHROOM GURU For all bathroom alterations. Call Anthony 074 708 4738

Cobble Paving, Sedgefield. For all types of paving, best prices, best paving, free quotes. Don’t delay - Pave Today! Call Norman or Antoinette: Tel: (044) 343 2404 / 083 305 0346

JIMMY CATER Quality painting and decorating. Free quotes. 082 773 9782

Lost ladies watch with small face near Classic Cars, . Reward offered. 044 343 1245

Windscreen chips & cracks expertly repaired. Phone Martin 084 618 1180

____________________________22. Home Improvements

____________________________25. Motor Cars/Bikes

DAN THE HANDYMAN General Repairs & Maintenance, Tiling, Painting, Glazing, Carpentry, Plumbing & more. No job too small. 084 400 5437. Luke 072 022 5977

____________________________23. Lost and Found

of sentimental value.

PLOMS Auto Mobile personal service on your vehicle. Phone Peter 083 455 6224

1 To Rent2 Accom. Wanted3 Accom. - Holiday4 Announcements5 Boats & Acc6 Building Services7 Businesses8 Cellular, Electronics & TV9 Clothing10 Computers11 Crafts & Home Industry12 Education & Tuition13 Electrical14 Employment Offered15 Employment Wanted16 Fabric & Haberdashery17 Food & Wine18 For Sale19 Home & Garden20 Health & Beauty21 Hobbies22 Home Improvements23 Lost & Found24 Miscellaneous25 Motor Cars/Bikes26 Personal27 Pets & Livestock28 Plumbing29 Property30 Restaurants & Pubs31 Security32 Services Offered33 Sport & Leisure34 Tea/Coffee & Take-Aways35 Heavy Vehicles & Mach.36 Wanted / Swop etc

Index

NB. Classified adverts for the next issue need to be in by

Monday 6th August 2018. Faxed or emailed classies will not

be placed without proof of payment

Page 12 THE EDGE ISSUE 543 25 July 2018

Loans available - 6 months to pay!

Loans against Sassa grants!

FLASH CASHSedgefield 044 343 3333

CASH LOANS! Low Rates KONTANTLENINGS! Lae Tariewe Lenings

beskikbaar - 6 maande om te betaal!

Leenings vir Sassa mense!

FLASH CASHSedgefield 044 343 3333

BUILDERS... We source the best local products at the cheapest possible price. CX Tippers & Diggers - your one stop aggregate supplier. Tel 044 382 1645

BUILDERS... Contact CX Tippers & Diggers for all your planthire & aggregate requirements. Quality products & service at your doorstep. Tel 044 382 1645

S i t e c l e a r i n g , e x c a v a t i o n s , compaction and road building - contact us today for a free quotation. CX Tippers & Diggers. Tel. 044 382 1645

Needing Topsoil or Bark for your garden? We deliver. CX Tippers & Diggers. Tel 044 382 1645



CX ADVERTS

Alarm and Gate Batteries. Tel 3431960

All DIY Hardware and Tools available @ Sedgefield Hardware. Tel 044 343 1960

Electrical Hardware @ Sedgefield H/Ware

Sharpening Service @ Sedgefield Hardware.

Even Issues



Plumbing Hardware @ Sedgefield Hardware.

Uneven Issues

Galvanised sliding gate 4m x 1,8m high. (incl wheels & brackets). Like new. R4400 onco. 073 144 9774

B O R E H O L E S & PUMPS. Contact Ferdi 081 877 0577 / 084 418 0240


1 x month 2nd issue

Non Slip Tile Treatment: W a t e r F e a t u r e s Maintenance - Repair. Laupie 082 595 5376

Women's clothing & shoes for sale. 4xBlack bags

clothes R100/bag. 2x Boxes shoes R120/bag. Summer

and winter clothes & shoes. Sizes 36-44 shoes 6-7.

Contact Bev 0794944976

LAUNDRY - N2 (opp ABSA) Wash, Dry & fold. R14 p. kg. (min 3 kg.) Only w a s h R 2 7 p . m a c h i n e . S e l f service or Drop off. Cel. 079 494 7524

Stuart’s Unique Solutions - Household appliances, air conditioners, spike pumps, home renovations, decking, staircases etc. Trevor 061 017 5651 Catherine 083 937 1528

Nibbles Bistro at the Mosaic Open every day for lovely Food. Monday- Thursday 9 .00-17.00. Friday/Saturday/ Sunday 9.00 – 21.00. Phone for reservation 060 9925 829

Success Coaching helps you free up time in your business, create better relationships and live your best life. Let me help you kickstart your new goals! R350 per session, call Tanya 0714108903

Are you STRESSED more than blessed? Winter blues and anxiety are real. Learn simple methods to get back on track. R350per session Call Tanya 0714108903

Micro-Chip your Pets, once off payment for lifetime pet ID. Chris 084 467 5555

____________________________24. Miscellaneous

Handcarved Wooden Signs for Home, Farm or Office. Call Herman 063 916 9642

A t w o r k ? Hungry? Stop off at Nibbles Sedgefield for quick and tasty t a k e a w a y ! Phone 060 992 5829

Senior Nights at Nibbles Sedgefield next to Mosaic Market on a Saturday and Sunday evening. Collect a coupon for your next visit and stand a chance to win a cruise for 2.

At work? Hungry? Stop off at Nibbles Sedgefield for quick and tasty take away! Phone 060 992 5829


When good Apples go bad, call Mac Everything. We do Mac, iPad, iPhone & everything else Apple. (T) (076) 815 3092 or ( 0 8 2 ) 4 9 2 2 3 3 2 ( E ) m a c e v e r y t h i n g @ i c l o u d . c o m ( W ) www.maceverything.co.za

All Electrical appliances expertly repaired. Very best rates in town. Guarantees given. 079 All Electrical appliances expertly repaired. Very best rates in town. Guarantees given. 079 840 3383840 3383

9

We have 50w Solar Panels for sale at unbelievable prices. 079 840 3383

Are your carpets dirty, upholstery not too clean? Come and Hire one of our machines. We can even come to you to clean. Laundry on Sea. Call 081 819 2421

CX ADVERTS

Overeaters Anonymous Call 082 991 0689

ESTABLISHMENT OF KNYSNA WOMEN'S FORUM

C a l l f o r W o m e n t o s e r v e o n W o m e n ' s Forum/Committee:

Knysna Municipality in the process of establishing a women's forum for Greater Knysna and would like to encourage all women to participate. This forum will create the platform to address women's issues and interests and to link it with the broader vision of the Knysna Municipality.

Knysna Municipality hereby calls on interested individuals or representatives of organisations, who are actively involved in community development, to apply to serve on the Knysna Women's Forum and add value to Knysna and its communities.

Application criteria:

The members of the Forum should at least be involved in one, but not limited to, the following fields:

Women issues Young professionals Disabled Faith Based organisations Education Early childhood development field HIV/AIDS Older persons Gender Equality

Your application must contain the following:

• Detailed résumé (CV) stating experience and relevant expertise

• Certified copies of ID and qualifications;• A brief motivation of the application's involvement in a

specific field as per criteria above;• A mandate letter if you represent an organisation• Current and future projects the applicant is involve in.

All Application will be thoroughly screened.Submission addressed to Youth Centres: not later than 3 August 2018 before 12h00

Hornlee: Housing officeSmutsville: Community centreRheenendal: Support CentreKhayalethu: Housing OfficeWhite Location: Love Life Building

Enquiries can be directed to Lizel Smith at email [email protected] or telephone 044 3026343

KAM CHETTY

____________________________26. Personal

CASH LOANS! Low Rates. Loans available - 6 months to pay. Loans against Sassa grants! Flash Cash Sedgefield 044 343 3333

KONTANTLENINGS! Lae Tariewe. Lenings beskikbaar - 6 maande om te betaal. Lenings vir Sassa mense! Flash Cash Sedgefield 044 343 3333____________________________27. Pets & Livestock

All pet food or other donations for Animal Welfare to be dropped off at Simply Pets or Knysna Vet Clinic. 044 384 1603

Knysna Animal Welfare office 044 384 1603 or emergency call 073 461 9825. (24hrs)

PDSA - People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals from 11:30am-1pm on the first Monday of the month near Police Station. Call 044 875 8300

SEDGE PETS - Suppliers of Jock Dog food plus much more. Forest Lodge Complex. Gill on 071 111 5605

____________________________28. Plumbing

____________________________30. Restaurants & Pubs

____________________________32. Services Offered

Heunis Plumbing & Electrical. All Maintenance & Construction Qualified in both trades COC Certificates.

Klaus Schulz Plumbing. PIRB Registered. Does all work personally. 044 343 2114 / 073 345 6110

Smith Plumbing & Home Maintenance for personal service. Call Peet 084 889 2578

CARPET CLEANING - Provac Professional Cleaning of carpets, mats & rugs, upholstery, mattresses, windows, decks & roofs. - Call for free Quotations Mike 083 681 6654 Business; 082 894 4255 - Mike; 082 738 6312 Kate.

Call 082 972 3911 [email protected]



Montecel lo Restaurant . Open Monday-Saturday Closed Sundays. Tel 044 343 1780

CINDY’S CLEANING SERVICE Drop off maids, Supervised team cleans, Holiday homes. Competitive rates. For more info Cindy on 076 374 4945. Email : [email protected]

THE EDGE Page 13ISSUE 543 25 July 2018

GARDEN ROUTE REMOVAL GUY - Small truck loads, collection of goods, furniture/small office removals, trailer loads etc. Colin 044 343 1880 / 082 555 4774

Karen’s Holiday Home Management while you are not at your holiday home, we will be! Regular monthly checks, reports on all aspect of your home K a r e f r e e H o m e M a n a g e m e n t . Call 072 586 1086.

MR PRESSURE RENTALS Carpet, vacuum & pressure cleaners. Car Wash - Pensioners discount every Tues. Gas Shop - new cylinders & refills. Deon 044 343 2154

Rust Stain Remover for Fabric. 50ml for R25. R45 for 100ml. Available from the Edge offices. Enquiries Verity 076 619 3659

SHUTTLE TRAVEL & EVENTS Airport, Local transfers. Day tours. Call 082 702 3092

Smutsville, Sizamile Youth Advisory Centre, Mon- Friday 7:30am-4:30pm. Enquiries Edna Thompson 079 749 5181

LAUNDRY - N2 (opp ABSA) Wash, Dry & fold. R14 p. kg. (min 3 kg.) Only wash R27 p. machine. Self service or Drop off. Cel. 079 494 7524

Tree Felling, Pruning, Plot Clearing - fencing all kinds, Garden revamp, Lawn mowing. Call 082 876 0693

____________________________36. Wanted/Swop etc

All your unwanted Army, Airforce, Military memorabilia & any costume jewellery - Ann’s Collectables 076 805 4260

BOOKS WANTED. Bookshelf under pressure? Downscaling, moving, clearing out, packing up, decluttering? Call 044 343 1795

Stamp collector wishing to buy old South African & Common-wealth collections. Also prepared to value your collection. Peter 082 567 6947

1. Each Samurai

Sudoku puzzle consists of 5 overlapping “classic” 9×9 Sudoku sub

puzzles.

SUDOKUSAMURAI

2. Each 9×9 sub-puzzle

must be solved

according to the rules of

Sudoku.

JORDAAN VAN WYK ATTORNEYS Inc65 MAIN ROAD, SEDGEFIELD, 6573.

Tel: 044 343 2126 Agent: A Jordaan

ESTATE NOTICEEstate No. 08974/2016

The First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the Estate of the late CORNELIUS

PETRUS STEYN(ID 2608085032082), who died

on 31 July 2016.

will be open for inspection at the office of the Master, Cape

Town, and the Magistrate’s Court, Knysna, for a period of

23 days from Wednesday, 25 July 2018.

If no objection is lodged with the Masters during this period, the Executor will proceed to make

payments in accordance with the accounts.

BUILDERS... We source the best local products at the cheapest possible price. CX Tippers & Diggers - your one stop aggregate supplier. Tel 044 382 1645

BUILDERS... Contact CX Tippers & Diggers for all your planthire & aggregate requirements. Quality products & service at your doorstep. Tel 044 382 1645

S i t e c l e a r i n g , e x c a v a t i o n s , compaction and road building - contact us today for a free quotation. CX Tippers & Diggers. Tel. 044 382 1645

Needing Topsoil or Bark for your garden? We deliver. CX Tippers & Diggers. Tel 044 382 1645



CX ADVERTS

Alarm and Gate Batteries. Tel 3431960

All DIY Hardware and Tools available @ Sedgefield Hardware. Tel 044 343 1960

Electrical Hardware @ Sedgefield H/Ware

Sharpening Service @ Sedgefield Hardware.

Even Issues




Uneven Issues

Galvanised sliding gate 4m x 1,8m high. (incl wheels & brackets). Like new. R4400 onco. 073 144 9774

B O R E H O L E S & PUMPS. Contact Ferdi 081 877 0577 / 084 418 0240


1 x month 2nd issue

Non Slip Tile Treatment: W a t e r F e a t u r e s Maintenance - Repair. Laupie 082 595 5376

Women's clothing & shoes for sale. 4xBlack bags

clothes R100/bag. 2x Boxes shoes R120/bag. Summer

and winter clothes & shoes. Sizes 36-44 shoes 6-7.

Contact Bev 0794944976

LAUNDRY - N2 (opp ABSA) Wash, Dry & fold. R14 p. kg. (min 3 kg.) Only w a s h R 2 7 p . m a c h i n e . S e l f service or Drop off. Cel. 079 494 7524

Stuart’s Unique Solutions - Household appliances, air conditioners, spike pumps, home renovations, decking, staircases etc. Trevor 061 017 5651 Catherine 083 937 1528

Nibbles Bistro at the Mosaic Open every day for lovely Food. Monday- Thursday 9 .00-17.00. Friday/Saturday/ Sunday 9.00 – 21.00. Phone for reservation 060 9925 829

Success Coaching helps you free up time in your business, create better relationships and live your best life. Let me help you kickstart your new goals! R350 per session, call Tanya 0714108903

Are you STRESSED more than blessed? Winter blues and anxiety are real. Learn simple methods to get back on track. R350per session Call Tanya 0714108903

Micro-Chip your Pets, once off payment for lifetime pet ID. Chris 084 467 5555

____________________________24. Miscellaneous

Handcarved Wooden Signs for Home, Farm or Office. Call Herman 063 916 9642

A t w o r k ? Hungry? Stop off at Nibbles Sedgefield for quick and tasty t a k e a w a y ! Phone 060 992 5829

Senior Nights at Nibbles Sedgefield next to Mosaic Market on a Saturday and Sunday evening. Collect a coupon for your next visit and stand a chance to win a cruise for 2.



When good Apples go bad, call Mac Everything. We do Mac, iPad, iPhone & everything else Apple. (T) (076) 815 3092 or ( 0 8 2 ) 4 9 2 2 3 3 2 ( E ) m a c e v e r y t h i n g @ i c l o u d . c o m ( W ) www.maceverything.co.za

All Electrical appliances expertly repaired. Very best rates in town. Guarantees given. 079 All Electrical appliances expertly repaired. Very best rates in town. Guarantees given. 079 840 3383840 3383

9

We have 50w Solar Panels for sale at unbelievable prices. 079 840 3383

Are your carpets dirty, upholstery not too clean? Come and Hire one of our machines. We can even come to you to clean. Laundry on Sea. Call 081 819 2421

CX ADVERTS

Overeaters Anonymous Call 082 991 0689

ESTABLISHMENT OF KNYSNA WOMEN'S FORUM

C a l l f o r W o m e n t o s e r v e o n W o m e n ' s Forum/Committee:

Knysna Municipality in the process of establishing a women's forum for Greater Knysna and would like to encourage all women to participate. This forum will create the platform to address women's issues and interests and to link it with the broader vision of the Knysna Municipality.

Knysna Municipality hereby calls on interested individuals or representatives of organisations, who are actively involved in community development, to apply to serve on the Knysna Women's Forum and add value to Knysna and its communities.

Application criteria:

The members of the Forum should at least be involved in one, but not limited to, the following fields:

Women issues Young professionals Disabled Faith Based organisations Education Early childhood development field HIV/AIDS Older persons Gender Equality

Your application must contain the following:

• Detailed résumé (CV) stating experience and relevant expertise

• Certified copies of ID and qualifications;• A brief motivation of the application's involvement in a

specific field as per criteria above;• A mandate letter if you represent an organisation• Current and future projects the applicant is involve in.

All Application will be thoroughly screened.Submission addressed to Youth Centres: not later than 3 August 2018 before 12h00

Hornlee: Housing officeSmutsville: Community centreRheenendal: Support CentreKhayalethu: Housing OfficeWhite Location: Love Life Building

Enquiries can be directed to Lizel Smith at email [email protected] or telephone 044 3026343

KAM CHETTY






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FOLLOW UP?

What has your local Lions Club been busy with?

The teachers at Busy-Bugz held their term team building event before going on a well-deserved break for the June school holidays.

This term’s team building event was an “Amazing race”. The teachers had loads of fun on the day by finding clues to each of their stations, where they had a task to complete, before receiving the clue that guided them to their next station. From making their own salads to finding books in the library, doing fitness workouts, singing children songs, and the ultimate had to be the balancing act - they had to perform on the unicycle at Cycleworx.

These term team building events, create a setting where

teachers get to know each other better, improving motivation, productivity and encouraging creativity.

Taking employees out of the workspace helps break down personal barriers, eliminates distractions and most important of all everyone gets to have fun.

Busy-Bugz would like to thank the following businesses who contributed either their time or prizes for the day: Our local library, Twizza, Misfit Training, Avon, Guest Soapies, Remax, Cycleworx, Baywater and Silver Scissors, Matty Smith & Juliana Glad.

TEAM BUILDING AT BUSY-BUGZP a m G o l d i n g P r o p e r t i e s Sedgefield honoured Nelson Mandela on 18th July by visiting HUG House. Thanks to Sister Brigid and the caregivers for all t h e i r l o v e a n d dedication to the patients.

T h e P G P T e a m handed out cup cakes, blankets and beanies. P G P t h a n k s t h e community for their continuous support for “Joy of Giving”. Without the blankets and squares we would not be able to make up the winter warmers which we donate to various charities.

HUG (House Under Grace) Respite & Care Centre opened its doors to the community of Sedgefield in May 2017 after identifying the need for a care centre to assist those suffering from severe chronic diseases.

Masithandane Care and Resp i te Centre (HUG House)

Offers cost-effective, §

compass ionate care by competent care workers. Types of patients for short and long-term admissions and care to 'Hug House' include the following:§ Patients with a chronic condition who experience an acutely ill phase of the condition.§ Patients whose family members need a short period of respite.§ P a t i e n t s w h o a r e terminally ill.

.§ Patients who need a limited period of rehabilitative post-operative care.

MANDELA DAY CELEBRATIONS

In HUG HOUSE - Helen, William, Ntebaleng (carer), Brian, Gwen (carer), Ndinephiwe, Sr. Brigid and Adam.

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Ladies Golf

Every second Sunday from 9 a m - 1 2 p m t h e S t e a m Whistle Station hosts a Car Boot Sale.

13th August The cost is

R50 per vehicle. If the weather is bad it will be postponed to the following Sunday. 50% of all proceeds are donated to local charities.The station will be open so you can enjoy a cup of coffee and a nice breakfast! Call Joe on044 343 1052 / 072 487 0395

One Man’s Junk is another Man’s Treasure! Bargain hunters or those who want to declutter come down this Sunday to browse or sell your wares.

‘ ’20th September

Ed

HappyBirthday

With much love The Edge Team

Ladies Golf

Ladies Golf

Saturday 4th November 2017 from 4pm

Ladies Golf

Entertainment, Leisure, Arts & Culture

TIDE TABLE 25 July - 08 August 2018 Full Moon New Moon

Next Full Moon:27 July 2018

Wed 25 low tides 08:34 20:38 high tides 02:12 4:46sunrise 07:27 sunset 17:44 moonrise 15:52 moonset 05:28

Wed 08 low tides 07:17 19:37 high tides 00:45 3:29sunrise 07:16 sunset 17:54 moonrise 04:16 moonset 14:44

Thur 26 low tides 09:05 21:11 high tides 02:49 5:19sunrise 07:26 sunset 17:45 moonrise 16:40 moonset 06:16

Fri 27 low tides 09:34 21:42 high tides 03:23 15:49sunrise 07:26 sunset 17:46 moonrise 17:32 moonset 07:02

Sat 28 low tides 10:02 22:14 high tides 03:54 16:19sunrise 07:25 sunset 17:47 moonrise 18:25 moonset 07:44

Sun 29 low tides 10:31 22:45 high tides 04:24 16:48sunrise 07:24 sunset 17:47 moonrise 19:20 moonset 08:22

Mon 30 low tides 10:59 23:17 high tides 04:54 17:18sunrise 07:23 sunset 17:48 moonrise 20:15 moonset 08:57

Tue 31 low tides 11:28 23:51 high tides 05:24 17:49sunrise 07:23 sunset 17:49 moonrise 21:10 moonset 09:30

Wed 01 low tide 11:58 high tides 05:56 18:23sunrise 07:22 sunset 17:49 moonrise 22:06 moonset 10:02

Thu 02 low tides 00:28 12:30 high tides 06:31 19:01sunrise 07:21 sunset 17:50 moonrise 23:03 moonset 10:33

Fri 03 low tides 01:09 13:07 high tides 07:11 9:46sunrise 07:20 sunset 17:51 moonrise - moonset 11:05

Sat 04 low tides 01:58 13:55 high tides 07:59 20:45sunrise 07:19 sunset 17:51 moonrise 00:02 moonset 11:40

Sun 05 low tides 03:02 15:06 high tides 09:07 2:02sunrise 07:18 sunset 17:52 moonrise 01:03 moonset 12:17

Mon 06 low tides 04:31 16:59 high tides 10:42 3:29sunrise 07:17 sunset 17:53 moonrise 02:06 moonset 12:59

Tue 07 low tides 06:07 18:35 high tide 12:20sunrise 07:17 sunset 17:53 moonrise 03:11 moonset 13:48

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CAR BOOT SALEOn Sunday 12th August from 8am-12pm the Steam Whistle Stop will host their monthly Car Boot Sale at the station.

One Man’s Junk is another Man’s Treasure! Bargain hunters or those who want to declutter come down on Sunday to browse or sell your wares. The cost is R50 per vehicle. 50% of all proceeds are donated to local charities.

If the weather is bad it will be postponed to the following Sunday.

The station will be open so you can enjoy a cup of coffee and a nice breakfast! Call Joe on 044 343 1052 / 072 487 0395

THE HOSPICE SHOP Mon & Fri: 10am-12.45pm; 2pm-4pm • Tues, Wed, Thurs : 10-12.45pm

• Sat: 9.30am-12.30pm Main Rd, Sedgefield 044 343 1722

DID YOU KNOW? We help patients who suffer from Cancer, a variety of other terminal and chronic illnesses

and HIV/AIDS.

HOSPICE BOOK SALE ON FRIDAY 7TH APRIL Once again we will be holding our popular book sale outside the Hospice shop in Sedgefield starting at 10 am. We have a wide selection of books for sale including some interesting coffee table books on Aviation, World War 2 and ones with Nautical themes.

We would like to thank everyone who supported Hospice at the market on Saturday with buying raffle tickets for the 3 Litre bottle of Red Wine plus two Crystal Glasses. The draw will be held at the Hospice Garden Festival on the 28th April at Montecello's.

If you would like to enter the Cake competition please Contact Anita on 082 373 2738. All gardeners who have extra pots please drop them off at the shop or if you have spare plants you can take them to the shop on Friday 27th April or deliver them direct to Montecello's on the Sat morning of the festival.

Happy

Mother’s

Day

Ladies’ Golf

??CHURCH SERVICES

AGS LighuisH/v Waterfront Dr & Tide Str

Knysna (Oorkant Fruit & Veg)Dienstye : Sondae: Erediens 9h30

Sondagskool (Snr & Jnr) 8h45 Woensdae : Selbyeenkoms 19h00

Donderdae : Bybelskool 18h30Kontak : Kerkkantoor 044 382 6551

Sekretaresse 072 189 0215

Anglican Chapelry of St. Aidan’s, Wilderness

Nic Hanekom 044 850 1925 or Anne Pharoah 044 877 1753

Anglican Sedgefield : See St Francis

and Church of the Resurrection

Church of Christ Lynn van der Walt.

Meeting 10am & 6pmTel: 076 068 2900

Church of the Resurrection (ACSA - Anglican)

David Curry Ave, SmutsvilleFor service times contact

Churchwarden: Petronella Buis Priest: Rev : Wilton Muller

078 249 2892 / 044 343 1491

Deo Gloria Paradise Lake 09h30 Afrikaans.

Interkerklike Kinderkerk Aand dienste : 18h00

Woensdagaande : 19h00 LeringPast Danie & Karin de Bruyn

044 343 1301 or 084 714 7023

Elohim gemeenteProtea gemeenskapsaal - Karatara

Sondae: 09:00, Kinderkerk tydens diens

Kerkkantoor: 082 896 6387Pastoor: Hansie Strydom

(Just above the Wilderness Hotel) Sundays - May to August 2018:

8.30am: Holy Communion Service. Sundays from September 2018: 8am Holy Communion Service

Southern Cape Evangelical Lutheran Congregation

Peter Lor 076 649 3050

Enq: Anthony Davis - 083 641 5027

Evangelisch-Lutherische Gemeinde SüdKap

Rondevleihoogte

Knysna Presbyterian ChurchSundays 9.30am, 14 Clyde Street,

Office 044 382 7722 Rev Wayne van Heerden

083 633 9777, 044 38

Lakeside Baptist ChurchSedgefield Primary School Sunday morning : 9:00 a.mSunday School and crèche

Pastor Neville Steele or Peter Wood071 485 8013

Methodist Sedgefield: See St Francis

Ned. Herv. Kerk Outeniqua Eredienste: George 9.00vm11.00vm @ The Old Chapel

(Buffelsbaai pad, agter Riverdeck )Telefoon: 044 - 8712125

New Apostolic ChurchSedgefield Congregation

Plumbago Street, SedgefieldWednesday 19h30pm - 20h30pm

Sunday 9.00am to 10am

4 2109 [email protected]

NG KerkDienste Sondae:- Sedgefield - 8:45

Sondagskool - 9:45 Ds. Alwyn Burger. (044) 343 1333

Karatara - 10.30 Sondagskool - 9:30Ds. Marius Coetzee (044) 356 2651

Kerkkantoor (044) 343 2033

NG Kerk Die Vleie, HoekwilKerkstraat.

Kerkkantoor 044 850 1610Sondag Eredienste:

April – September: 09:30Oktober – Maart: 09:00

Leraar: Ds. Dawie le RouxTel. 044 850 1640; 084 532 9958

Pinkster Protestante KerkPentecostal Church

Masedonië Gemeente SmutsvilleSondae: 9 - 10vm Sondag Skool;

10 - 12nm Ere DiensHerderspaar : Pastoor Joseph en Sust Oosthuizen 073 668 0995

Presbytarian Sedgefield : See St Francis

Sedgefield Christian ChurchSunday services @ 09h30

Friday evenings Kairos Youth Pastor Juan & Tammy Pienaar

Sedgefield Seventh-day

Adventist Church Saturday mornings:

9:15 Song Service and Bible Study, 11am Divine Service in

Sedgefield Municipal Boardroom. Ph 081 270 7212

St Anthony's Catholic ChurchMass - Sundays

9:30am Cnr Sysie / Flamingo Streets

044 382 1391

Truth Centre Church Sedgefield Town Hall

Sunday 9.30am General Overseers:

Dr Levael and Ps Alicia Davis 084 804 6558 or 078 992 4723

Wilderness Christian FellowshipSunday Service & Children’s

Church 9.30am.Evening service (last Sunday) 6.00pmWilderness Hotel, (Old Karos Hotel)

George Road, WildernessPastors: Chris & Trudie Smit

044 877 0307 or 084 240 5414

081 749 2534 [email protected]

8:00am

Weds & Fridays

Cnr Swallow Drive / Pelican Lane044 3431702

St Francis United Church Communion Service 8.00am

Family Service & Sunday School 9.30am

Communion Service 9.30am - (4th Sunday of month)

All welcome!

Suid-Kaap Christen Familie Laerskool Sedgefield Primary School

Sunday: 11am, Wednesday: 7pm

Pastor: Leon & Elmarie Terblanche 081 271 1551.

Assist Pastor: André & Soné Rossouw 072 341 7099

[email protected]

We meet in the Catholic Church hall, Sysie/Flamingo Streets every Monday at 18h45 to play at 19h00. New pairs very welcome.

Enquiries : Geoff 044 343-2998 or Bernard 044 343-2741.

9 JULY 2018 :1 59% Dougie and Geoff2 55% Bernard and Paddy3 54% Leslie and Pam

16 JULY 2018 :1 60% Annette and Terry2 55% Leslie and Pam3 54% Bernard and Paddy

We meet every Wednesday at the Wilderness Hotel. Registration at 1.15 pm, play starts 1.30 pm. Visitors and new members most welcome. Contact Johan 044 343 2158 or Margaret 082 856 6804.

WILDERNESS BRIDGE CLUB18th July 20181st Toni Williams / Eda Greenway

62.50%2nd Jean Taylor / Meg Isherwood

52.38%3rd Bella Scoccia / Barbara vd Noort

51.79%

11th July 20181st Jean Taylor / Meg Isherwood

61.90%2nd Bella Scoccia / Barbara vd Noort

59.52%3rd Iain Campbell / Pam Leppan

54.17%

In August we once again c e l e b r a t e N a t i o n a l Women's Day. Every one of y o u d e s e r v e s t o b e r e c o g n i s e d f o r t h e important part you play in nurturing your family and all those little extras that y o u p a c k i n t o y o u r everyday lives.

You are invited to celebrate this special day with friends at a function at the DRC Church Hall (NG Kerk) on Thursday, 9th August 2018 at 10.30 am. Sedgefield's Achiever of the year will also be announced.

Dr Ado du Toit is the guest speaker and we will be entertained in song by Pierre van der Westhuizen.

This event is once again sponsored by Currencies Direct.

Please diarise this event, we look forward to seeing you

Celebrate National Women’s

Day Attention

Ladies:

National Women’s Day9th August

IT IS TIMESedgefield

Business Directory Bookingsare now open

Call Joy on 044 343 2415 / 082 389 2024

‘Where to find it’

DEADLINES:- Display: Thursday 2 August 2018 CLASSIFIEDS: Monday 6 August 2018

Classifieds Ads can be placed @ The Edge, 63 Main Road, Sedgefieldor emailed to [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE OUR DEADLINESNEXT EDGE: Wednesday 8 August 2018 - Issue 544

Sedgefield Pluimbalklub

Sedgefield Badmington Club

Alle belangstellendes word hartlik uitgenooi om te kom saamspeel in Sedgefield Stadsaal. Oefentye vanaf 18:15 op Maandag en Woensdagaande. Kontak Tokkie by 082 449 0673 vir meer inligting.

Invites new members in the area to play on Mondays and Wednesdays from 18h15 in Sedgefield Town Hall. For more information please contact Tokkie on 082 449 0673 or Andrew on 078 730 7041.

Sedge Gentlemen’s Golf

Bucket List Chicks Ride Again

Off the Mat

Friday 13th July 201818 ladies arrived on an overcast crisp 10 degrees winters day, all ready for 3 clubs and a putter format. This time with a difference, everyone would play as a team, members of the team could use any of the team members chosen clubs. An added fun aspect would be a

special prize for anyone putting 13 putts on either nine as it was Friday the 13th. Lucky for some! Everyone had a chance to pay R2 to estimate their gross score. 7 birdies were shot by 6 ladies. Nearest the pin went to Barbara Renfield who also estimated her score accurately winning the cash. Wendy Mack was the only one to have 13 putts on the front nine. CHRISTINE won the new ladies section and the team that

won on 86 points was Linda Evans, Daleen Schooling, Delahvonne Veldtmann and Marina van der Westhuizen. A special thank you to Joy Herbst for organizing novel prizes of special golf mugs and delicious homemade soup for the winning team. We really appreciate your thoughtfulness Joy. Well done ladies and thank you for your wonderful spirit of fun.FRIDAY 20th July 2018

6 secret holes would be the format for the day and how lovely to welcome 21 ladies to the game. Teams were chosen and everyone was off on an unusually warm day for the middle of winter. The ladies used stableford scoring and on arrival at the club, 6 holes were drawn to see which scores would count. Marina van der Westhuizen won the 6 hole score with 12 points, second was Moraig McLeod on 11 and Elize Mackenzie-Blom followed closely with 10 points. The Individual Stableford points for the day was won by Almarie Mead on 39 points. The nearest the pin prize of 6 freshly laid eggs went to Moraig. Barbara (Pottie) won the new ladies section and 8 birdies were shot by 7 ladies. Almarie shot an eagle on the 9th .. well done everyone. Mike Newbery was thanked for coming in specially to show the new ladies some of the ropes on the course. The prize money for the World Cup lucky draw went to Wendy Mack for drawing France, who won and 2nd went to Helen Pahl for drawing Croatia. Everyone was reminded that all first round games for the first round of the Knockout needed to be played by the first week of August please. Meg Isherwood was thanked for donating a load of practice balls to the club and

12/07/18It was a dark and somber winter’s morn that greeted the militants in the opposing sides as they lined up for the annual Ryder Cup competition. Boer v s B r i t . T h e s e n s e o f foreboding was soon justified when the Boers eventually thumped the Brits by nine pairings to a measly five. The Brits were playing so badly that if they were growing tomatoes they would have come up sliced. Things then got worse as England were later that day knocked out of the World Cup, a South African competed in the final of their hallowed Wimbledon turf and another Saffa won the Scottish Open. Truly a memorable four days. For some.

19/07/18Greensomes was the format of the day. The choice of this

nomenclature is unknown as it involves pairs playing the better of the two drives then alternate shots. However, one must mention the quality of the greens which are immaculate thanks to Bertus. Neatness of the card is not taken into recognition. Nevertheless the twenty-eight golfers al l enjoyed the competition with Malcolm Goldhill and Andre de Wet running out winners after a countout with a net 51. This was quite surprising as the latter has a swing like a toilet door on a prawn trailer. They were followed by George Heath and Brian Anderson. In third place were Derek van Zyl and Hamish Ledingham with 52. Hamish says he’s always wanted to live in the fast lane and now he is. All he can afford at the supermarket nowadays is 8 items or less.

semifinals will be played on Tuesday 24 July - finals will be played on Tuesday 31 July at 13h30. Some good bowls should be on view so come down and watch from the banks. The Ladies Mini League has now reached the half way stage and Sedgefield hosted this weeks competition. A great mornings bowls in beautiful weather was had by all and thanks must go to Joey and her helpers for a wonderful tea. One of our big competitions of the year- the Pick and Pay Ladies Day – will be held on 16 August – please see the notice board for the entry list and put your team down if you wish to play.

Sick List Phillip Hendrickse is still not well and undergoing tests for his pain in his hips. They seem to have sorted out his heart problems but whilst his hips are so painful he is unable to play either bowls or golf. We look forward to seeing you back on the greens soon Phillip.Barrie Hardie is in ICU in Knysna Private Hospital after undergoing an operation last Wednesday. We are still awaiting news of the results of this op.And finally….with thanks to Terry Hepworth from Constantia Bowls Club….are bowls male or

female? For example – car tyres are male, because they go bald easily and are easily inflated. Photocopiers are definitely female because once they are turned off, they can take a while to warm up again. So what gender are bowls? If a bowl can be’ beautiful’ it must be female because no one refers to a beautiful man, do they. Bowls also tend to do their own thing, go their own way, are normally a bit biased, a little sensitive and have dimples. Before anyone goes to Constantia to attack Terry this was taken from Neville Odell’s book “a tad more grass”.

By Helen Spengler

20 July 2018

Club News ‘A’ green is in the process of being completely renovated. The banks are being redone and will now be made of concrete lined with rubber. Neville Camacho and Mike Shield are the men that are sweating bricks doing it. Come down and have a look sometime. Thanks from us all to Neville and Mike for their hard work.

Competitions Mixed Nominated Pairs

Off The Mat

Colleen St Clair for donating sock prizes for the ladies. Next week is our mini competition and coaching day very kindly organized by Roelof the golf pro from George Driving range. Good luck and enjoy. The day was rounded off beautifully by all the ladies being treated to

delicious cream of tomato and basil soup and yummy toasties made for us by Rose, of Upstairs @ Rosie’s our new restaurant opening upstairs at the Links on the 3 August. Thank you Rose. We can’t wait for you to open your doors!

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