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The Pinelands Property Showcase

The Pinelands Directory has launched the Pinelands Property Showcase!!
Estate Agencies & Private Sellers can now advertise properties for sale or rent in a specialised showcase for Pinelands and the surrounding areas. We also showcase associated services like property management, bond finance and legal services available in Pinelands.

Howard Centre News

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on the Pinelands Directory

Pinelands Directory and the Howard Centre to co-operate

Pinelands Directory and the Howard Centre to co-operate on customer website.

The Pinelands Directory website and The Howard Centre have signed a co-operation agreement. Under the agreement, The Pinelands Directory will host and maintain the official website for the Howard Centre. There will be more details on stores and more regular information about happenings, promotions and events at the centre.

Development of the Howard Centre site is on-going...
Please do keep visiting the site to see the new additions we will be bringing to you.

Top To Toe Natural Beauty Salon Celebrates

Top To Toe Natural Beauty Salon
welcomes Hayley to the salon and
introduces two new treatments

To celebrate we are giving away
a hot stone back massage.
To win, answer the question
What sort of heated stones are
used for a hot stone massage?
need a hint?

Top To Toe offers a range of beauty treatments including two new treatments

Indian Head
Massage
An ancient Ayurvedic massage treatment, wonderful for relaxing and relieving tension in the neck, shoulders and head. Oils can be used to nourish the scalp and hair if desired.

Hot Stone Massage
A massage using heated stones, with massage oil. The warm stones are incredibly relaxing and soothing.

To book an appointment
for these or any of our other
treatments please call
Terry or Hayley on
0215315829

Introducing Top Promotions
Top Promotions specializes in demonstrating products and services inside stores and malls, at expos and at special events In-Store Promotions Shopping Centre Sampling Expos & Special Events	We are always looking for bright and presentable people to assist with our promotions. Full training given at our offices in Pinelands. You need to be over 16 years old contact Sandi Traut 021 531 1170

Competition

Competiton
Win a Facial and Skin Analysis
valued at R300 sponsored by

Just answer the question:
What products do Sublime
use for facial treatments?

Need a hint?

» More about Sublime

This competition was won by
Maureen de Kock.

Congratulations.
enjoy the treat.

Ratepayers & Community Forums......

Pinelands Ratepayers and Residents Association

» visit the PRRA site

Rates Valuation Meeting
Tuesday 23rd March
There will be a Special General Meeting of the Pinelands Ratepayers' and Residents' Association at which Mr Christopher Gavor, Director: Valuations, will be the main speaker. The meeting will be held at the Oude Molen Academy of Science and Technology on Jan Smuts Drive on Tuesday 23rd March from 6pm to 7.30pm. Doors open from 5.30pm. All are welcome.

PRRA General Meeting: 17 Feb in the Pinelands Town Hall.

Informal Settlements - The Challenge for Cape Town
Gerry Adlard, Development Consultant of Cape Town, gave a presentation. Informal settlements exist within a broader context of deprivation, poverty, urbanisation and the unavailability of land and finance. The presentation explained these issues and their implications regarding informal settlements, the challenges and possible responses.

The Jammie Shuttle
Sharon Timlin, Vice chairperson Pinelands Neighborhood Watch, gave a summary of the Jammie Shuttle issue and the ongoing efforts to make the service available in Pinelands. There will be a public meeting on Wed 17 March at which a number of issues, including transport will be discussed. The venue is St Stephens Church Hall, Central Square, Pinelands. Time: 19h00 for 19h30.

There was also an update on the Pinelands CID Application process.

A summary of these presentations can be viewed
on the PRRA page on the Pinelands Directory website

» visit the PRRA site

Instant Opinion

The Super 14 has started!

Which SA team do you back to win the competition this year? Yes, the Cheetahs are missing from the list - not enough room for 5 choices.

» see previous votes

Affordable vitamins delivered to your door

Highly reactive free radicals are formed with exposure to UV radiation and can damage healthy skin cells. Repeated damage eventually causes growth of cancerous skin cells. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, lessening their harmful effects.
Sunbrella provides a supplementary source of antioxidant nutrients to aid the body's defences against the harmful effects of free radicals and help prevent and repair skin damage from sunlight, from the inside.
Sunbrella Suncare Antioxidant Capsules contain 12 recognised antioxidants including natural plant extracts.
Sunbrella Capsules do not replace the use of sunscreen. Suitable for children over 12 years of age.

we also supply
Evening Primrose Oil • Calmag C • Omega 3
Spirulina • Immunoboost Plus • and more

Pharmaceutical Enterprises, established for 25 years, is an independent, family-run company in Pinelands that makes registered and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, vitamins and toiletries.

order by phone 021 531 1341

Free delivery in Pinelands,
or collect at 7 Howard Studios

My Two Cents Worth...

Introducing Trymore Estates

Trymore Estates offer a comprehensive range of Sectional Title and Rental Management Services.

Admin, Financial & Secretarial Services
Financial Management
Insurance
Levy Collection
Maintanance Management
Rental Management
Tenant Checks
Rental Premise Visits
Lease Adherance Checks

Based in Pinelands, we are ideally placed to serve the needs of Sectional Title blocks in Pinelands and Thornton.

We are hands on, which means we personally oversee caretakers, quotations etc. We are not just at the end of a phone
we are on site.

Contact James Williams on
021 531 5847
jamesw@worldonline.co.za

Günther Komnick Studio

Impressions . . . timeless photos taken in South Africa, Namibia, Zanzibar & Egypt.
Günther Komnick’s recently published, 486 page coffee table book.

» more about the IMPRESSIONS

» visit Günther Komnick studio

Event Diary

Primary Schools Cricket Festival • Fri 5 Mar

A day / night limited overs cricket festival will see Primary Schools in Pinelands playing each other. Pinelands North, Pinehurst and Pinelands Primary Schools will be competing.
When: Fri 5 Mar from 2:30pm
Venue: Old Mutual Sports Club, Pinelands
Cost: Free
Contact: Pinelands North Primary School 021 531 3414
or email: sport@pnps.co.za

Barn Dance at Pinelands North Primary School • Sat 13 Mar

Allemande Left and Do Si Do!!
A fun evening for the whole family hosted by PNPS. Prizes to be won. Braai on sale
When: Sat 13 March at 7pm
Venue: Pinelands North Primary School Hall
Cost: R25 per person (children under 5 free)
Tickets: Pinelands North Primary School Reception 021 531 3414
or contact Melanie on 083 638 0861

Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts at Kirstenbosch

Enjoy a lazy summer afternoon each Sunday listening to SA's favourite musicians on the Kirstenbosch lawns.

7 Mar: Goldfish
Exciting and phenomenonal electronica act
14 Mar: The Dirty Skirts
Everything from electronica infused indie rock to pop punk
21 Mar: Cape Philharmonic Orchestra
The orchestra for all seasons
28 Mar: Watershed
SA’s most successful pop rock music export
4 Apr: Tidal Waves and Tumi Moleanke
Original reggae music with traditional African musical influences

Times: Sundays 5:30pm - 7pm
Venue: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
Cost: Adults: R95, Scholars:R80, Botanical Society members:R85
Contact: 021 799 8783
Web: Old Mutual Events

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition • until 13 March 2010

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is owned by the Natural History Museum of London and BBC Wildlife Magazine. It is an international showcase for the very best photography worldwide featuring natural subjects, which emphasize the beauty, wonder and importance of the natural world.
The competition draws thousands of entries, and this year it attracted a record-breaking 43,135 entries from 94 countries. The winners of the 2009 competition were announced at an Awards ceremony in October at the Natural History Museum, London. These 95 winning photographs will be exhibited at the Iziko South African museum in Cape Town.
When: 10 Dec 2009 - 13 Mar 2010, 10am - 5pm daily
Venue: Iziko South African Museum, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Gardens
Cost: Adults: R15, Students & Pensioners R5, children under 16: Free.
Contact: 021 481 3800 www.nhuafrica.com

Grease - The Musical • 6 Mar - 11 Apr

Grease is the word and It’s the one that you want!
The classic musical, with book music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, about teenage school life in America in the 1950’s. The ultimate party show comes to South Africa. Danny, Sandy, Kenicke, Rizzo, The T Birds and the Pink Ladies, in an all-South African cast production of this celebrated party show, bringing audiences a show packed with songs we all know and love - Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Look At Me I`m Sandra Dee, Greased Lightnin', We Go Together, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Beauty School Dropout, and the rip-roaring final song, You’re The One That I Want. Come and bop 'till you drop! Presented by Pieter Toerien, Paul Nicholas and David Ian.
More Details: www.greasethemusical.co.za
When: 6 Mar - 11 Apr
Venue: Artscape
Tickets: Adults:R100 - R350 from Computicket

The Cape Town Festival • Fri 19 Mar - Mon 22 Mar

The Cape Town Festival, born out of the 'One City, Many Cultures' campaign, will be reaching out to the continent this year, in line with our country's hosting of the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
Festival organisers are negotiating with popular African artists such as Angolan R&B singer Ansellmo Ralph and Nigerian Two Face Idibia, of African Queen fame to perform at Cape Town Festival 2010. "This year's festival will be bigger and better than ever before", said Cape Town Festival chairperson Ryland Fisher. "Our aim is to present a celebration that would make the people of Cape Town proud and showcase our beautiful city to the world. By inviting popular artists from throughout the continent, we want to showcase Cape Town as a proudly African city." This year's festival will run over four days. Human Rights Day is on Sunday 21 March, which means that Monday 22 March will be a public holiday. The concerts will again be accompanied by a food, arts and craft market.
More Details: www.capetownfestival.co.za
When: Fri 19 Mar - Mon 22 Mar
Venue: The Company's Gardens in Queen Victoria Road
Cost: Free for events linked to the Cape Town Festival

Pinelands Athletics Club Craft Market and Relay Event • Sat 17 Apr

Pinelands Athletics Club will host a 6x6 Inter Club Relay and 5x6 Company Relay.
There will also be a craft market and car boot sale on the day.
The relay is pre-enty only - no entries accepted on the day. Stalls on the craft market are R60.
When: Sat 17 Apr
Times: Relays1pm, Craft Market from 10am - 4pm
Venue: Pinelands Lower Oval
More Details and Entry Forms: www.pinelandsathleticclub.co.za
Contact: Tony Will 021 531 1578 or 072 783 4154
Hayley Smith 082 774 0228 or stormsky@mweb.co.za

Awesome Kid's Stuff

Got any suggestions
for us to include?

Cape Town Family Holiday Magic
Why it's gr8? You’ll find lots of family/child-friendly info for Capetonians and potential visitors here!
www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com

Kidsdirect
Why it's gr8? This website offers a plethora of useful info for parent: Immunisation, sample menus for toddlers, dealing with tantrums and a great directory section.
www.kidsdirect.co.za

Urban Mamas
Why it's gr8? This online baby magazine has articles, product reviews, toddler tips, reader questions and comments, plus an ask the doc section.
www.urbanmamas.co.za

Ikeepsafe

Why it's gr8? If your kids have access to the family computer, this is a must-visit. You can all learn about safety on the internet, firewalls, online gaming, and viruses and worms.
www.ikeepsafe.org
Mommy
Why it's gr8? Everything from conception to pre-school is covered, including articles, practical advice from other moms and loads more.
www.mommy.co.za

Accommodation in Pinelands

Staying In
Whatever the time of year, holiday makers, visitors and residents will be looking for accommodation and restaurants in Pinelands as it's one of the most central suburbs in Cape Town, and so is it's accommodation.

The Pinelands Directory has the most complete list of accommodation, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts, restaurants and shops in Pinelands. You will find the accommodation and restaurants in Pinelands to be of excellent value for money. Accommodation ranges from self-catering units to more luxurious appartments and cottages. Be sure to browse our Accommodation Guide.

Dining Out
When you are looking for a place to dine out, take a look at our restaurant guide. Pinelands restaurants offer you a choice of steakhouses, coffee shops, seafood, pizza, Chinese and a variety of take aways.

Many of these restaurants and coffee shops are closely situated to shops and shopping malls, the main ones being the Howard Centre shops and Central square shops. Be sure to look at our Restaurants and Take-ways Guide for many eating out options

Should you need to find your way around Pinelands you can download or print our map, which has all the streets clearly indexed.

Pinelands Property

Pinelands Living
Being a central suburb in Cape Town, Pinelands Property is a sought after commodity. The property in Pinelands ranges from flats, apartments, town houses, semi-detached, cluster homes, security complexes & security villages, and houses. There are of course many property and estate agents who are willing to assist you in buying or selling property in Pinelands.

Pinelands directory recommends Seeff, DKT Homes, Homenet Maynard Burgoyne, Jeni Pike Properties, and Sharon Van Rensburg Properties as your preferred estate agents. Click on the Property Guide on our menu for more information about these estate agents.

Services
Property in Pinelands is well served by its schools, children and educational facilities.

Many young families with children see Pinelands as an ideal place to buy property, and to raise their children in a community which has excellent school, crèche, day-care, after care and church facilities.

Furthermore, many people who buy property in Pinelands also do business in Pinelands, as there are many business parks in the area.

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News Headlines

Councillor's
Report
from
Brian Watkyns

Current articles include:

Brian Watkyns visit to Letchworth Garden City in UK
Athlone Cooling Towers to be demolished due to structural weakness.
Appeal to support Siyabonga Tshmese
Free Concert in Wynberg Park on Reconcilliation Day
Cable Theft in Pinelands
City calls for water restrictions to be observed
2009 General Property Valuation underway

» see Councillor's Report

Nail Technicians wanted for new upmarket salon in Pinelands

Upmarket nail salon in Pinelands offers competitive package to Nail Technicians with proven qualifications and 1+ years experience. Established client base advantageous.

contact: Tony
phone: 083 782 2278

March Meeting
Wed 10 Mar

Special Guest Speaker
Marianthi Dickie:
Why it is essential to use your voice skilfully in the work environment
Founder of VoiceWorks in 1994, Marianthi is a graduate in Speech and Drama and Psychology from Rhodes University and holds a LTCL Trinity College (London) Speech and Drama Teachers' Diploma. Marianthi is passionate about changing the way we sound, by learning to use your most valuable communication tool... your voice! Her areas of expertise encompass the teaching of voice techniques, presentation and communication skills."
When: Wed 10th Mar
Time: 7.30 for 8am, to 9.30am
Venue: Grace's Coffee Shop, Howard Centre
Cost: Members R80, Visitors R120
Light breakfast included.
Bookings:
pinelands@businessnetwork.co.za
Phone Nicola 076 817 6192
9am - 3pm, M-F

Emergencies

Ambulance	10177
Childline	0800 055 555
Fire Brigade	021 534 1387
Flying Squad	10111
Pinelands Police	021 506 2022 All hours
Detectives	021 531 6888
Red Cross Emergencies medical • trauma • poisoning •	021 658 5111 021 658 5075 021 658 5000 021 689 5227
Vincent Pallotti	021 506 5111
Women Abuse Helpline	0800 150 150

Links

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Cape Argus
Cape Times
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