Educating children in a small group is what we are all about. Our school caters for a maximum of 25 children aged 2-4 years, lovingly cared for by qualified teachers.
Our Nursery is very special, accommodating only 4 babies aged from 3 months to 24 months. We provide breakfast, snacks and a fully balanced cooked lunch. Open throughout the year from Jan to Dec except on public holidays.
Activities: Outdoor Free Play, Fine Motor Games, Rhyme & Rhythm, Creative Time Story Time, Rest Time, Free Play, Puzzles

There’s a wind of change breezing through the Garden City.
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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There'll be a special feature edition on the new Howard Centre later this month. Look out for it in your mailbox and on our website this month. In the meantime, let us know what you think about the new look for the Howard Centre.

The easy way to sell, rent or find your home in Pinelands on our website.
Showcasing your property is very affordable and convenient. Pinelands and Thornton are the main focus. Agencies & private sellers are both welcome. We have packages to suit both.

contact us at 073 644 1288 or
info@pinelandsdirectory.co.za
to show your property or
promote associated services

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
Contact: Nicola Morris 076 817 6192
pinelands@businessnetwork.co.za

Give a home to local historical documents.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 email ray@saarp.co.za

Much needed road resurfacing is being done on Ringwood Drive, Bien Donne, Leeunhof, La Gratitude, Libertas, La Provence and Meerlust. The work is expected to continue untill 10 July. Expect some traffic blockages in these areas and be careful not to get tar on your car as it's really difficult to get off.

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

Adams' outstanding live concerts have established him as one of the world's best rock singers of our time, performing over 120 concerts a year as he works to spread his message of music, and environmental awareness to an audience of millions around the globe.
Adams has been on the road with his critically acclaimed "Bare Bones Tour" for over a year now. The intimate evening, includes his career hits as well as selections from his eleventh studio album, appropriately titled 11.
Venue:
Tue 13 July: Grandwest Arena
Wed14 July: CTICC
Tickets: R221 –R500 Computicket
More Details: www.bigconcerts.co.za

Franschhoek celebrates the Valley’s centuries-old French Huguenot heritage at its annual Bastille Festival.
The Food and Wine Marquee open from 12 to 5pm, is the hub of activity, where visitors can sample fine wines from some of Franschhoek’s award-winning wine estates and indulge in mouth-watering dishes created by the Valley’s highly acclaimed chefs. Sample a wide selection of cuisine, ranging from: oysters, sushi, local and French cheeses to charcuterie, hand-made chocolates and salmon trout from the area. Popular traditions and activities are also on offer: boules, minstrel parade, kiddies’ soccer, a barrel-rolling contest and a fun run. A farmers’ market, craft market stalls, musicians and children’s activities are also included in the line up of festival celebrations. Tthe Screening Room at Le Quartier Français will be screening French movies throughout the weekend.
When: 17 & 18 July
Tickets: www.webtickets.co.za
R100 pp gives access to the Food and Wine Marquee, including tasting glass and 10 tasting coupons
Details: 021 876 3603
info@franschhoek.org.za
www.franschhoek.org.za

After a sold out run in 2009, The Three Little Pigs is back at the Baxter for 2 weeks only.
This delightful children’s classic takes place in Mudwop Valley, where the three little pigs leave the farm to live on their own. One wants to be a dancer, another a pop singer and the third a successful businessman. The big bad wolf pretends to be a travelling salesman to get into their homes. The show lasts 45 mins and is ideal fairy-tale fun for the whole family. Presented by the Lilliput Players
When: 1-2 & 5-10 July at 10:30am
Venue: Baxter Theatre Concert Hall
Tickets: R35 Computicket
block bookings of 10 or more: R30
Details: www.baxter.co.za

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) & 7.35am (5km)
Venue: Pinelands Athletics Club, Lower Oval
Registration Fee: R25 for licenced runners, R15 plus R25 for unlicenced runners (10km) and R10 (5km)
Contact: Hayley Smith 082 774 0228
email: stormsky@mweb.co.za
www.pinelandsathleticclub.co.za

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
When: 28 July at 7:30pm
Venue: Pinelands Library Activities Room
Contact: John Horner
jnh@intekom.co.za

The days are now numbered for the the Athlone Power Station cooling towers. Final preparations for demolition are being made by the contractors and the grand event is now expected to be Sun 1 August.
At a recent Ratepayers Association meeting, residents living near the cooling towers expressed concern about possible clouds of dust or windows shattered by the blast. 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 Sun 1 August. It is proposed to have a DJ and live band playing from 10:30 am. to 5pm 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

Ingredients
• 800g Rosa or cherry tomatoes
• 45ml balsamic vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves,peeled and finely chopped
• 60ml olive oil
• 1 bunch spring onions
• 125g granulated sugar
• 45g grated parmesan cheese
• 250g puff pastry
• Basil leaves to garnish
• Salt & pepper

Method
• Preheat oven to 200C. Cut tomatoes in half and roast in oven with the vinegar, half the olive oil, salt, garlic and pepper until soft and wilted. This takes about 45 mins.
• Chop the spring onions and sauté in a little of the olive oil till soft.
• Line a small ovenproof dish with greaseproof paper Heat the sugar with four tablespoons of hot water over a low heat, stirring until dissolved. Raise the heat and boil the sugar without stirring until the syrup turns golden brown. Pour the caramel over the base of the lined dish.
• Arrange the tomatoes over the caramel. Add the spring onions, the topping must be tightly packed. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the tomatoes and spring onions.
• Roll out the puff pastry and cut a circle slightly larger than that of your dish. Cover the tomatoes and spring onions with the pastry. Tuck the edges in well around the side of the tin. Prick the pastry to allow the steam to escape during cooking. Bake until the pastry is crisp and golden (30-40 mins).
Allow the tart to cool for 5 minutes before turning out.
• Run a knife around the edge of the tart, place a warmed dish over the top of the tin and turn upside down and out onto the dish. Peel off the greaseproof paper and serve warm topped with fresh basil leaves.

Recipe by Clare Bock of Appetite Catering
tel: 021 689 8547 or 082 412 7211

Street View takes Google Maps to a new level, allowing you to visually explore a city with panoramic 360 degree street-level photographs.

Google Street View is now enabled for Cape Town and other SA cities, probably because of the World Cup. So go ahead and waste hours and bandwidth walking through the streets of Cape Town. Check out your own neighbourhood, the famous sites and the other parts of Cape Town you don't normally see. Want to know more about street view and how to use it?
CLICK HERE to visit the google information page