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| Athlone Cooling towers set for demolition on Sun 22 Aug |
 The two Athlone cooling towers are set to be demolished on Sunday 22 August 2010 at noon, as this is a realistic date by which all safety measures can be in place and by when Jet Demolition indicated they will have all their preparation work for the demolition completed. The demolition is not weather dependent and can go ahead even if it rains on the day. All the required permits and approvals were obtained and the necessary site preparation is underway, with particular attention being given to the protection of existing services and safety of both the public and workers involved. Numerous roads in the area surrounding the towers, including the N2, will be closed for a few hours on the day. Metrorail will also need to close some train lines for a few hours. More detail on the traffic management plan for the day will be communicated to the public closer to the demolition day.
Between now and 22 August, the contractor will secure and protect existing services and drill over 3000 holes per tower into which the explosive charges will be placed. Even though it was not required by law to prepare an Environmental Management Plan, the consultants still compiled such a plan to ensure the safety of the public and the surrounding environment. New nests have already been placed on the building next to the tower to accommodate the pair of falcons that have been resident on the cooling towers since the 1980’s. The birds have already started showing an interest in their new homes.
"Whilst it will be sad to lose the 'two old ladies of Athlone', they have served their purpose and have come to the end of their useful lives. The eventual re-use of the site in terms of a process for which a final decision has yet to be taken, will soften this loss and allow the power station site to be redeveloped in full, to the benefit of the whole area," Alderman Justus said.
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| Pinelands Players Preeoudly Seeouff Efriken Revue Show |
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Pinelands Players is presenting a Candlelight supper theatre at the Pinelands Town hall. PREEOUDLY SEEOUFF EFRIKEN is a musical revue covering the music of South Africa during the seventies and eighties. A great trip down memory lane! Live music, singers and dancers. Cash bar available. “Popcorn, chewing gum, peanuts and bubble gum” on sale!
When: 22, 23, 24 29 (sold out) 30, 31 July
at 7pm for 7.30pm
Venue:Pinelands Town hall
Tickets: R90 per person includes a Beef Potjie meal and dessert
Bookings: phone 072 923 1035 or
email bgough@telkomsa.net
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| The McKenna Scott Optometrists Road Race • Sun 1 Aug |
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Lots of spot prizes and medals to the first 700 for the 10km and 200 for the 5km
The race starts and finishes at PINELANDS ATHLETIC CLUB, Lower Oval, Pinelands. Eats and refreshments on sale. R1 of each entry fee donated to Woodside Special Care Centre. Enter on race day between 6am and 7:30am
When: Sun 1 Aug
Start Times: 7.30am (10km) and 7.35am (5km)
Venue: Pinelands Athletics Club, Lower Oval
Registration Fee: R25 for licenced runners andR15 plus R25 for unlicenced runners (10km) and R10 (5km)
Contact: Hayley Smith 082 774 0228, email: stormsky@mweb.co.za
www.pinelandsathleticclub.co.za
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| Cannons Creek Wine Auction, Cheese & Wine Tasting • Thur 2 Sep |
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Your ticket will entitle you to a complimentary wine glass, as well as a cheese and wine tasting before the auction and action begins!
Everybody will receive a bidding paddle and your details will be registered on arrival. This is a non-threatening entry into the world of professional auctioneering with lots of banter and laughter. Every guest will have an index list of wines before the auction and you will see that there is a wide range for all palates and pockets. We are also repeating the very successful sporting memorabilia auction again this year. Invite everybody you know. The event is open to all!
When: Thur 2 Sep at 6:30pm
Venue: Pinelands Town Hall, St Stephens Road, Pinelands
Tickets: R60 per person
Contact: Wendy Hewitt on 021 531 0912 or
Terri van Haght on 021 531 5011
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| The Rainbow Experience |
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The Rainbow Experience is one of Cape Town's newest cultural landmarks located in the heart of the city in the stylish Mandela Rhodes Place on Church Street.
This inspiring multi-level concept store is centered around Nelson Mandela, his legacy, life journey and the creativity and enterprising spirit of the people of the Rainbow Nation. Visitors of all ages can experience a showcase of exceptional South African artistic expression, inspiring events and creative workshops. Come and explore your creativity, sit in our contemporary public gallery, watch a documentary film of Nelson Mandela's legendary life journey and hear SA's finest musicians jamming. Or simply soak in the colours of the Rainbow.
Colours Café is committed to creating dishes and delicacies, using fresh organic or locally produced ingredients, served contemporary Cape Town style with a dash of decadence! Our free style of cuisine allows you to add ingredients or lose them. It's about flexibility and you having a fabulous Rainbow Experience. Free WiFi for Café patrons.
Venue: Mandela Rhodes Place, 23 Church Street, Cape Town
Times: Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm
Sat: 9am - 3pm, Sun: 10am - 2pm
Contact: 021 422 1428
info@therainbowexperience.co.za
www.therainbowexperience.co.za
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| Kirstenbosch Gardens Winter Concerts |
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18 July: Claire Phillips
Vocalist & songwriter, Cape Town's newest discovery
25 July: Karen Zoid
Folk & Rock fusion with wit, intelligence and social commentary.
1 Aug: Valiant Swart
One of SA's best afrikaans songwriters
Venue: Silver Tree Restaurant, Kirstenbosch Gardens
Cost: R100 Bookings essential. Tickets available at restaurant.
Contact: 021 762 9585
info@kirstenboschrestaurant.com
www.kirstenboschrestaurant.com
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| The Wheel of Excellence • New Attraction at V&A Waterfront |
Much like the London Eye, the giant 50m Hisense Wheel of Excellence will change the mother city’s skyline for up to six months.
The giant observation wheel, a first for Cape Town and South Africa, is a unique way to savour panoramic bird’s-eye views of Cape Town, Paarl, Table Mountain and Robben Island. Sporting 36 fully-enclosed cabins, friends and family can sit back and savour the city skyline on the 20 minute round trip. The wheel will be fully operational as from the 8th June 2010. It will remain at the V&A Waterfront for an extended period post-world cup.VIP For those who want to ‘glam’ up the experience, champagne and canapés are also available in one of the exclusive VIP cabins.
Times: Sun to Thu: 11am - 8pm
Fri, Sat: 11am - midnight
Cost: Adults: R80
Children under 3: Free
Children 4-12: R50
Family tickets: R220
More Details: www.capewheel.co.za
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| Table Mountain Winter Family Fun |
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Table Mountain Cableway’s family winter special kicks off on Saturday May 1 and runs until Sunday October 31, offering fun activities for the entire family.
Two kids under 18 ride for free with a full-paying adult. This special is valid over weekends and public holidays from May 1 to Oct 31, and every day of the school holidays from Jun 10 to Jul 12 and Sep 24 to Oct 3.
There's a special holiday programme for kids during the five-week holiday which features a Winter Treasure Trail (maps available from the ticket office), spot prizes, magic shows, face painting and craft activities. Children will be entertained and taken on guided walks by the Table Mountain Cableway characters - Ernie the Explorer, Dale the Dassie and the Yeti. Theere's story-telling of the Myths and Legends of Table Mountain. The Table Mountain Café is offering a delicious kiddies wonderland menu - pizza, hot dog or a chicken schnitzel for R30 each plus a free cup of hot chocolate or fruit juice.
Times: 021 531 0912 or 021 531 5011
Tickets: Check www.tablemountain.net daily
Valid on return fares only
Details: 021 424 8181 www.tablemountain.net
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| Pinelands Stamp Circle Meeting • Wed 28 July |
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The main exhibits will be Shipping and Early South African Post Cards by Gerald Flack. . Additional one page exhibits of the life of Napoleon will also be on display. Items in aid of the Red Cross Children's Hospital will be on sale. Anyone interested is most welcome to attend email jnh@intekom.co.za
When: Wed 28 July at 7:30pm
Venue: Pinelands Library Activities Room
Contact: John Horner 021 531 1954
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| On the Cape Town Fan Walk • Sat 3 July |

On Saturday we boarded a jam packed and very jovial train at Rondebosch station into town to take part in the Fan Walk before the big Argentina v Germany Game on Saturday 3 July It was a fantastic experience being part of a festive street carnival. Here's hoping that Capetonians will keep the spirit long after the World cup is over and reclaim our city centre as a place to get together and share the energy of our city.
Glynnis - July 2010
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| VuVuMan walks tall on the Fan Walk |

Just when you thought there was nothing more to that could be said about THOSE vuvuzelas, trust a Capetonian to think this one up!!
Glynnis - July 2010
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Howard Centre in Pinelands gets fresh
There’s a wind of change breezing through the Garden City
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Pinelands’ trusted Howard Centre has been transformed into a light, airy, accessible community shopping destination, offering convenience and a choice of over 40 shops. Exciting new eateries and expanded shopping space add to the fresh appeal. The new slogan “It’s a breeze”, encapsulates the convenience of shopping at Howard Centre.
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Report on the General Meeting held on Wed 2 June
A brief report on the General Meeting of the Pinelands Ratepayers and Residents Association held on Wednesday 2 June at the Pinelands Town Hall at 7:30pm is available on the PRRA website.
Topics covered include:
• Special Ratings Area
• Crime
• Flowers vs. mowing
• Logan Way
• Howard Centre
• Riverside
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Demolition of Athlone Cooling Towers
The Ratepayers’ Association has received an application from Golf Estate and Property Investments Trust to hold a party at Pinelands Soccer Club to watch the demolition on Sunday 1 August. It is proposed to have a DJ and live band playing from 10:30am to 5 pm with about 5,600 guests and a liquor licence. The Association is concerned about the effect on neighbours living only 150 metres away, plus problems of parking, crowd control, sanitation, cleaning up, etc. Please send your views about this party and any other matter to
pinelands.ratepayers@gmail.com
Pinelands Ratepayers' and Residents' Association exists to look after the interests of Pinelanders. Membership is R30 per annum or, a very special offer, R100 for 4 years.
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Current articles include:
- Subcouncil 15 staff temporarily working from Goodwood Municipal Building
- Children's Play Park Moved to Central Square
- Parks Dept man in Pinelands, Themba died recently
- Children's Play Park Moved to Central Square
- City awards tender for Athlone cooling tower demolition
- The Future of the Athlone Power Station
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Pinelands Business Network
July Meeting
Special Guest Speaker: Tim Wagner Topic: Power of self. Remaining focused on your goals.
Tim Wagner has been working in the hospitality industry for over 20 years and for the past two years has run a Hospitality Management Company specializing in problem solving and project management within the hospitality industry. Tim is an experienced Toastmaster and Candidate Member of the Professional Speakers Association where he continues to develop his passions – Motivational and inspirational speaking and leadership development.
Proposed three minute speakers
• Gavin Adams ~ Move-eez
• Liz Morris ~ Rapid Plastering
• Jenna Monk ~ Matrix Promotional Gifts
When: Wed 14 July
7:45am for 8am to 9:30am
Venue: 1st floor, Pinelands Library, Howard Centre
Cost: Members R80, Visitors R120, light breakfast included
Contact: Nicola 076 817 6192
pinelands@businessnetwork.co.za
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Census 2011
Contract Positions Available
Statistics South Africa will be undertaking a Census in 2011. There will be various contract positions for fieldwork in your local community. You are invited to submit an application to be registered on the Stats SA database and consequently earmarked for the positions.
Statistics South Africa is busy preparing a Database for Census 2011. Our plan is to start training as soon as our data base is completed. This will be an ongoing process until the Census has been completed. Refresher training will be given prior to the actual Census taking.
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Give a home to some local historical documents.
The Pinelands Writers’ Circle, established in 1959, has two boxes of materials, containing the history of the Circle since inception.
They would like to the collection in a location accessible to anyone who may want to refer to it. The Pinelands Library is not able to accommodate the collection. Are you able to help by offering a home to this local historical collection? If no home can be found, the documents will have be destroyed.
Contact the chairman, Ray Hattingh, on 021 592 1279 or
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0800 055 555 |
| Fire Brigade |
021 534 1387 |
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Pinelands Police |
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021 531 6888 |
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