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41

ow time flies when you are having

fun – the first 8 months of 2010 have flashed past and the

excitement of the World Cup now a distant memory. The Boks

have brought us back down to earth a little quicker than most of

us would have liked !

Sadly in the midst of this great sporting year our part of the world

has had one of the driest periods in history. One is reliably

informed that rainfall figures from January to date are amongst

the lowest ever recorded. Mount Edgecombe is fortunate to

have a dam structure in place which has allowed us to keep the

golf courses in reasonable condition and provide the two

Estates with water. I need to thank our past Chairman, Trevor

McWade, for his advice on maintaining a sensible watering

program on the two courses and the two Estate Management

teams who are doing a lot to conserve water.

The results of our fund raising efforts have been disappointing

and this together with the below budget trading year has forced

the Board to rethink the planned clubhouse development

program but I will cover this in more detail later.

There has been correspondence to Residents from Estate 2

and the Club on the unacceptable behaviour by some of the

youngsters living on the Estate resulting in serious damage

to residents and club property. Sadly, the level of vandalism

goes way beyond what one would accept as 'youthful

exuberance' and the Club, if an insurance claim is to be

lodged, is obliged to involve the Police. The longer term

consequences for a youngster caught up in a misdemeanor of

this nature could be very serious and we all need to try to get

that message out.

Whist on the subject of gentlemanly conduct we are having

an increased number of complaints from staff, of members

being nothing short of 'bad mannered' in their dealings with

them. I'm sure you would all agree this sort of behaviour is

unacceptable and we would ask if one is unhappy about

the service one is getting, there is an appropriate way of dealing

with it.

Financial Results

Financial Results

Golf Course Projects

The net trading income for the period to July 2010 was

disturbingly down on budget compared to the same period in

2009. Surprisingly the 6 week period of the World Cup worked

the opposite way to what was hoped with very few visitors and a

downturn in corporate activity. When comparing with 2009 the

turnover figures are marginally up in our main trading areas

but the club has been forced to absorb some significant cost

increases particularly from the service sector. Activities have

improved in August and September and management is

focusing on controlling costs where practical.

The club has had 60 applications for the Silver Debenture

offering which has raised R5.1m and we thank those members

who have supported the scheme. At the end of this year

the previous silver debenture involving a similar number of

members will end.

Looking back over the March and June reports the club was

bullish on the development plans and was hoping to raise R12

million to continue with the developments. The fund raiser was

going to focus on members and corporate entities but the

results to date have been disappointing and in all probability a

reflection of the pressure on disposable income. Our inability to

raise the funds, together with under budget trading results

has forced your Board to put the upgrade on hold and

sadly rethink in terms of the proposed changes. We will keep

members informed.

The 15/16th hole dam and cart path project on Course 1 was

completed in the last quarter.

There are 2 projects in the pipeline which will be completed

in the quarter to December, the 1st hole on Course 1 and the

13th hole on Course 2. The changes to both holes are linked

to making them better golf holes and to improving the

Capital / SpecialProject Expenditure

04 SPRING 2010

safety aspect. Whilst the two holes are being worked on they will

be closed and the 8th on course one and 15th on Course 2

converted into two golf holes. We are hopeful that the project will

be completed by 15th December 2010 and we apologise in

advance to members and their guests for any inconvenience.

The Club believes that having addressed these two holes plus

the 5th on Course 1 that outside of minor changes the two golf

courses are correctly structured in terms of design and

residents' understanding of living on a golf estate.

The club has embarked on a water sustainability project with

the plan to try to store/utilise as much of the natural that Mount

Edgecombe receives. Part of this exercise has been done in

conjunction with Estate 2. In addition professional advice has

been sought on borehole potential and two older boreholes

retested in terms of capacity. Discussions are ongoing to look at

restoring a linkage to Marshall Dam as a backup supply.

With the dramatic increase in electricity costs the club has also

initiated a power utilisation project with an evaluation due to be

completed shortly.

I would like to take the opportunity to raise the issue of the

environment and in particular the question of the removal/

replacement of trees. This is not a new project, in fact the Club

embarked on this some years back and it culminated in us

committing serious funds to the removal of alien vegetation and

I'm pleased to say it is proving very successful. With regard to

trees the club has sought professional advice and has a

program to remove alien/aging trees to ensure that the newly

planted trees have the opportunity to establish themselves. We

assure members that careful consideration is given to the

impact on bird life etc.

The Club in conjunction with the majority of clubs in KwaZulu-

Natal is very concerned with the stance being taken by virtual

golf clubs and the long term negative impact they are likely to

have on club membership. Actions are being discussed to

address the issue.

Water

Power/ fuels

Environment

Virtual Golf Clubs

Other Projects

Operations

Clubhouse

Golf Course

General

The period under review saw a drop off in terms of the

functions/ corporate activity however the restaurant in the

Boars Head was still very popular with the monthly draw

creating some service challenges. We have seen a pickup in

August and September and function bookings are high for the

rest of the year.

The golf courses, under the circumstances, have been in pretty

good shape and with the recent warmer weather the greens are

coming through nicely. We took the decision to step up watering

in July to ensure we did not damage the fairways and it has paid

off in that we are seeing sustained growth and the dams at this

juncture appear to be holding out.

Total rounds are slightly down on last year but hopefully with the

step up in corporate activity and the usage of our club by

'Country Club' members, whilst their greens are being rebuilt,

will improve the situation.

Thanks to the Management and staff for the considerable time

and effort they continue to put in. There are some tough

challenges ahead as cost increases particularly from the

service sector have to be absorbed by the club whilst the

pressure on individual disposable income will result in a step up

in competition.

I would hope by the time you read this we will have had

some rain !!

We need your support so please enjoy the club facilities and

where we are not meeting your expectations let us know.

ike oustonM H05SPRING 2010

Having first swung a golf club at the age of 5, Derek Scullard is

proof that early starters are more likely to succeed.

Derek began his 'career', determined to be a pro golfer, at the

Nelspruit Golf Club. His father was his mentor and until the age

of 13 played left handed.At that time good quality left hand clubs

were hard to come by so he switched to playing right handed.

At the age of 14 he and his family came to Durban. He went to

Scottsdale Community College, Arizona, when he was 19, on

a 4 year scholarship. Here he gained invaluable experience,

travelling all over America playing in tournaments. He admits

that he did a few "easy" subjects at College, but his main aim

was to concentrate on golf. At the end of his scholarship he

moved back to Durban and decided to turn Pro.

Unfortunately his expenses outweighed his income and after

a short period of time playing on the Sunshine Tour, reverted

to being an amateur and joined the Golfers Club at

The Crescent in Umhlanga, where he became a club fitment

specialist. Derek says that he enjoys helping customers in

trying out new clubs and recommending the type of shafts and

clubs that they should use.

After two years as a member of the Bluff Golf Club, Derek was

encouraged to join Mount Edgecombe Country Club. In 2010 he

became the Strokeplay Champion and runner-up to Jared

Harvey in the Matchplay. He has been selected to play

for the KZN Men's Provincial Team with Jared Harvey and

David Brown in September at the Pretoria Country Club.

He was runner-up in the North Coast Championship played at

Prince's Grant and he's looking forward to playing in the

Mpumalanga Championship at his childhood course in

Nelspruit in September.

Derek's aim now is to once again become a Golf Pro and play on

the Sunshine and Asian Tour. He says that his wife, Candice, is

very supportive. They are to become the proud parents of a little

boy in October - who he's convinced will be a champion golfer

but Candice says he's going to be a world famous architect!

Derek is very grateful to the Management and Committee of

Mount Edgecombe for giving him the opportunity to play for

them and the encouragement that he has received.

CommunityNews

Club PersonalityDerek Scullard

06 SPRING 2010

y term as Captain is almost up, so this will be my last

article for the magazine. I would like to take this

opportunity to thank all the members for their support and

advice over the past two years making this a memorable period

of my life; it has been my pleasure serving as Captain of such a

prestigious Golf Club.

Also to my Committee, who have all contributed a great deal to

this often arduous task in assisting me with golfing matters

throughout the past two years.

The junior golf has blossomed into a successful and well

managed section with three of our juniors making the KZN

junior selection side, namely Anu Gounden, Greg McKay and

Luke Mayo. Well done guys! My thanks to Robbie Wright and

Paul Mayo for all the time and effort they have contributed to

putting our juniors on the map.

The Premier League and ‘A’ League were represented on the

committee by Bernard Tennant who was recently transferred to

Johannesburg, his position was ably filled by Andrew Erlich for

the balance of the year. Our League Captains, Jared Harvey

and Shaun Cragg and to all the league players, even though we

did not achieve the results we wanted, the camaraderie and

spirit in which you all played made me proud to be your Captain

You all put in a great effort and for that I thank you.

To the behind the scenes workers Bernard Boonzaier, Gerry

Niehuis and Arthur Mzimela. Bernard got our trophies up to

date, made a log, photographed what’s what in the Trophy

Cabinets and also kept tabs on our Composite League side. He

also managed to obtain an aerial photograph of the golf courses

which has proved invaluable for our greens committee and the

tree planting exercise. Gerry who had the task of putting the new

handicap system in place and monitoring the club knockouts

and Arthur for finding the necessary sponsors for our

competitions. I could not have expected more from you guys!

My Vice Captain, Billy Van Den Berg, you ably supported me

throughout the year and with your logical mind, often brought

me back on track. The monthly Friday draw you introduced has

turned out to be very popular and the Club obviously benefits

from the increased bar turnover. You will make a great and

popular Captain.

Highlights of my term in office have been ...

1. The changes that were made to Hole 5 on Course 1

without spoiling the integrity of the hole, have

considerably reduced the number of mis-hit golf balls into

the Spar area.

2. The alterations that are in progress on Hole 1 at present.

Both these changes were done to improve safety on the

course.

3. The change of management of the Driving Range, has

seen vast improvements there.

4. The tree planting that has taken place, and the extensions

to the cart paths.

5. But without doubt the highlight of my term has been the

new men’s and women’s change rooms and the new

‘Captains Corner” downstairs which are in fitting with the

image that MECC wants to portray, probably the finest

in KwaZulu-Natal.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has

helped and supported me over the last 2 years. Mike Houston,

Richard Dolby and the rest of the Board of Directors, thank you

for all your support, it has been my privilege to work with you

over the past two years. Phil Simmons always willing to lend an

ear and listen to my woes and organise all the tournaments, club

champs, monthly medals etc. Leon Kapp for all his efforts in

keeping our 2 courses in the pristine condition that we have

come to expect from him.

Lastly, Lyn David a very big thank you for all the behind the

scenes work you do to keep golf going.

Men's

Golfby Bill Hooton

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08 SPRING 2010

We unquestionably turned our dreams into reality. Our trip to

Phuket was truly amazing, and 16 total strangers arrived back in

S.A. as one big happy family! The golf courses were superb, the

unspoiled white beaches, the smiles, the turquoise water and

nightlife all contributed to the ideal ambience of tranquility and

romance. It was difficult to conserve your energy for the

evenings, and the city definitely takes on an entirely different

avatar after sunset….

Oh what a ball! Phuket is straight forward, pleasant and

wonderfully affordable, even for us South Africans. We will

definitely be returning next year!

TEEOFF

by Phil Simmons

Phuket 2010Many people visit Phuket to enjoy its water and sand. Golfers

find plenty of both on the island's courses, mixing a little pain

with their pleasure. Yet win or lose, Phuket is probably

Thailand's best destination for wonderful warm-golf weather.

The number of courses on the island is growing, and they are

well-maintained and constantly being upgraded. Facilities are

excellent.

The PHUKET Team 2010

Phil Simmons, Brian Elgar, Bok & Marie van Zyl,

Roy Ramkisson, Don Dewar, Corine Barnard,

Allan van Ryn,Thys Schoeman & Bobby Hex.

Pro Shop @ the RangeYoung Golfers are being made very welcome in the Pro Shop

at the range - we intend to specialise in kids clothing, and our

first range has just arrived .

Congrats to our Winners!

The “Lil Hazzards” shirts are

comfortable wash and wear

at R100 each. Junior gloves

and shoes in stock too!

All your junior enquiries

should be directed to

c.simmons@mweb.co.za

Ladies Charity Day :

Mixed Championships :

Mercedes Golf Day

Carol Hubert, Gerry Groot, Margi Rigby,

Ailsa Crowther.

Carol Hubert and Emmanual followed

by Blessing and Marcell Westhoff.

On the 31st August 2010, a wonderful field of 176 ladies

participated in the - a fantastic turn out!

Welcome ...Wayne Cragg who has joined our Pro Shop Team!

10 SPRING 2010

The courier industry has expanded enormously over the past

few years. This means that courier services are more

accessible to corporates, small businesses and for private use.

These days – whether you want to move small goods such as

computer hardware components, send wine around the world

or ship your golf clubs from one province to another – an

express company is the place to call.

In timefor tee!COURIER COMPANIES CAN MAKE

YOUR LIFE EASIER…

AND MAKE YOUR COMPANY MONEY

There are some important aspects to choosing a courier

company, for example:

Analyse your courier needs, courier spending patterns and

ask the following questions:

• Are statements and invoices easily accessible and simple

to understand?

• Can you access an effective online booking and tracking

system to trace the delivery of your consignment?

• Do they use the latest GPS tracking technology to keep

you up to date with your delivery?

• How quickly can you access POD's?

• Do you move parcels locally or internationally?

• Do you regularly require overnight or express shipping?

• Does the company deliver during the day or can services

extend to evening and weekend delivery?

• What network coverage does the courier company offer,

i.e. what geographical areas does the company cover?

• Do you need access to the entire country's outlying centres?

• Do you move parcels in bulk?

• What mix of parcels, in terms of sizes and content, can the

company transport?

• What surcharges does the courier company charge?

Sometimes, these surcharges are built into the price.

The temptation when choosing a courier company is to decide

based on cost alone. However, cheaper isn't always better –

especially as loss or delay in delivering packages will mean

significant unforeseen expenses.

So, how do you select a courier company?

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LadiesGOLFby Sally Nienaber

The Ladies Section has had a really eventful couple of

months. Lots of fun combined with a few stressful

competitions. We held our Matchplay Championships and the

Mixed Club Championships during this quarter and am pleased

to report that everyone is still friends after playing 36 holes in the

Mixed with 18 of them being Foursomes!!! The worthy winners

of the A Division were Emmanuel Mhlongo and Carol Hubert

and winning the B Division were Ian and Eleanor Rae. We had a

very nice field and it really turned out to be lots of fun.

The Matchplay Championships, which ended up in a huge party

in the 'Captains Corner'. The A Division was won by

Congratulations to these girls, it's tough out

there to play 4 games on a trot. Thanks again to Phil and all the

staff in the Pro Shop for their help on this occasion and with all

our big events.

On to more frivolous events, although the Madalas Game can

hardly be called frivolous! Fun, but serious fun is more like it.

The Ladies feel that 'Pride' is at stake as there was a time when

we couldn't win this event even being given 3 shots each,

so with great satisfaction we can divulge that we beat the

Madalas this year by 16 points being given only one stroke

each. I surmise we might have to fight for that privilege

next year. We accepted the trophy gracefully from Malcolm

Mounter who donated it 15 years ago. Huge thanks to

Malcolm and Sunningdale Pharmacy who have both sponsored

the prizes all these years.

Our next event on the calendar was the Open Winter

Tournament, which we purposely held on Course Two. Many of

our friends never get a chance to play on this course and

it proved a huge success with a field of 99. Susan Strydom,

Lyn David, Barbara Meyer and Irene Torode won the event.

The Natalia Foursomes KZN Competition which is only run

every 4 years in our Region was won by Barbara Meyer and

Di Neethling. They went on to the 2nd round and only lost to

the “big guns” from Umhlali on the last hole. We could not be

prouder of these 2 ladies for putting up such a colossal fight

against two Natal Squad players.

The Mixed Lillian Turpin Trophy was changed to a friendlier

format in the hopes we would attract a bigger field, but this

change was not well received, it will revert back to the original

format, a Combined Stableford and hope we get better support

next year. Mike and Patti Harris were the winners on 49 points.

Bernie Leeder won the Bob Hare Trophy. Congratulations to her

for this very difficult win. 2 rounds of Medal is no mean feat.

Steve Cottingham sponsored this event and personally came

to give us a chat about the changes and upgrades that are in

the pipeline to make the Driving Range the best in the KZN.

Nicci Taylor won the Jean Duncan Taylor Trophy on 42 points.

Taryn

Heynes, Shelley Sykes won the B Division and Tanya Adams

won the C Division.

Our Charity Day is always a big day for us and this year was no

exception. Belinda Schoeman took this project on single

handedly and to date she has raised R60,600.00. We are

thrilled and so will the charities who will benefit from all

her hard work, I know she will want me to spread these

accolades to her helpers and of course to the ladies of our

section, who this year were all asked to commit and contribute

or “no tee-time”!! It worked well and the whole day was a fun,

happy and very successful affair. Our winners were Carol

Hubert, Gerry Groot,Ailsa Crowther and Margy Rigby.

Congratulations to Gerry Groot and Taryn Heyns who go on to

represent us at Kloof in the Champion of Champions Event,

being our Strokeplay and Matchplay Winners.

Congratulations to Penny Martin, Nicci Taylor and Sally

Versveld, who went on to the second round of the Sanlam

Cancer Challenge.

Huge congratulations to Janine Jones and Tanya Adams who

got through the Regional Finals to compete in the Nationals of

the Old Mutual Pairs. Our 2 ladies were treated to 3 nights at

Zebula Country Club situated north of Pretoria. Flights, shirts,

jackets, caps, scarves, balls, gloves, Dale Hayes as MC and

entertainment each night. All on the house. Wow! The report

back was that they were spoilt rotten and had the most

awesome time. Next year Old Mutual will separate the ladies

competition from the mens. Good News. So ladies, look out for

this event in your diary next year. Janine and Tanya came 3rd

out of the KZN representatives. Well done girls.

Our League Captain Sue Pearson reports:

We have reached the end of our League season very quickly

this year as all our matches were fitted in before and just after

the World Cup. Yet again I am amazed by the level of

enthusiasm and commitment from our 35 ladies who make

up our squad and from our professional coach Phil Simmons.

You all make my job easier! The league results will be out later

this year and we are hoping for favorable results. Phil you have

been an absolute star. Thank you from all of us, for your time

and patience.

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Matchplay Champions: Tanya Adams of the C Division. SallyNienaber, Captain. Taryn Heyns A Division and Shelley SykesB Division.

Club Mixed Champions: B Division Winners Ian and Eleanor Raewith the Captain Sally Nienaber.

Club Mixed Champions: A Division Carol Hubert and EmmanuelMhlongo

The Ladies Section receiving the Madalas Trophy from MalcolmMounter, having beaten the men by 16 shots.

The Charity Day Winners: Margy Rigby, Carol Hubert, Gerry GrootandAilsa Crowther.

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says; "

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Sherrene explains that they may feel better at the time but the

fact that the stiffness is there again the following morning shows

they are obviously not getting better. Taking anti-inflammatories

just before playing golf is also a common practise, the problem

here is that the symptoms may be masked temporarily and the

golfing activity can further aggravate the joints and the muscular

structure where body stresses or lines of tension may be stored.

The good news is that it is not necessarily old age creeping up

but more likely 'High Mileage' i.e. the more you use your car the

more often it needs a service. With our bodies however we often

expect them to go on and on forever without ever doing a minor

let alone a major 'service'. So the body stresses start

accumulating, and the more body stress stored the more 'rusty'

we get. This is especially true when we are doing repetitive

movements such as hitting a golf ball.

When the muscular structures from the neck down to the

shoulders and into the arms or between the shoulder

blades are tight, they can affect the

co-ordination/timing of a golfer when taking a

swing. This can also cause poor rotation

or encourage excessive arm

movement which

in turn affects

ones timing.

herrene Coston Body Stress Release Practitioner,

speaker and writer I can't count the number of

times golfing clients have mentioned that when they get up in

the morning, their bodies are so stiff and sore, they can hardly

walk, yet after a few stretches and hobbling to the bathroom and

back, everything loosens up and the pain eases. They then

want to do a whole lot more stretches because it makes them

feel better.

Restricted Shoulder Girdle.

Restricted Pelvic Girdle.

Here the powerful muscles of the lower back, gluteal (bottom)

and femoral (top of leg into hip joint) can impact on the lower

body foundation of the golf swing. Whilst strength is good,

tightness or restriction is not. This can lead to excessive lateral

movement as well as inconsistent ball striking.

Other examples may be Golfers Elbow, Carpal

Tunnel Syndrome to name a few.

Sherrene successfully established her first practice in Ballito

7 years ago and in 2010 opened her second practice in

Umhlanga Ridge. Sherrene confirms that Body Stress Release

(BSR) is a wonderful gentle way of releasing stored body stress,

this then restores communication to areas of the body that

have shut down. Once this happens amazing changes start

to occur in ones body. Mobility increases, strength and stamina

improve; overall co-ordination, balance and general well

being are enhanced.

Sherrene says one of her dearest clients is a gentleman who

has just turned 90. He first came for BSR when he was in his mid

80's. Sherrene has fond memories of the initial appointment and

says "

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As Sherrene attended to him the body stresses released he

started to straighten and stand tall. Sherrene says "

"

www.bodystressrelease.com

084 556 5942

032 946 1630

Trigger Finger,

He was seriously grumpy, not believing in BSR but not

wanting major back surgery, all bent and buckled and he said

that if he had to give up his golf was walking out the door!!

It was

wonderful to hear how his golf swing improved, as well as his

mobility, plus he had more power. Needless to say his golfing

friends were not so pleased!

Sherrene Coston

Body Stress Release

Umhlanga

Ballito

(M.B.S.R.A.) (S.A.)

Unlocking Tension – Restoring Self-Healing

Is your body limiting your Golfing potential?

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BODY STRESSGolfers&

14 SPRING 2010

Some typical examples of stored bodystress or lines of tension in golfers are:

Sherrene Coston

Mount Edgecombe Country Club Senior Golfers

tee'd off on Course 2 on Wednesday 18thAugust for the

honour of winning the annually contested Bee-Bop Trophy.

The weather was perfect and the competition format was

Betterball Stableford. The standard of golf played was

particularly high with a few notable achievements.

Terry Tory recorded a gross score of 78. Vic Yates shot his age.

Dave Straw shot below his age. John Kuzmanich holed two

2-Clubs, (both from off the green thereby being designated

as Super 2-Clubs) With a winning score of no less than 51 points

Dave Straw and John Kuzmanich were justifiable winners of

the Trophy.

Just to complete his day John Kuzmanich also won the draw

and walked off with a bottle of Scotch together with his winnings

and the Trophy.

We remind members that all seniors are welcome to play in our

midweek games on Mondays at 11:00am, Wednesdays at

11:00am and Fridays at 7.20am. All you have to do is pay

your green fees then book in at the table before the above times

when a draw will be made.

Seniors Midweek Golf

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From left to right are : Peter Hopwood - MECC Senior's

Golf Captain, John Kuzmanich and Dave Straw.

Wally's Wisdom

Golf for enlightenment: Deepak Chopra

Playing the game in the garden of Eden

"Golf is played in a manmade

Eden, a garden. The setting is

made beautiful to refresh the

senses, and when you step

onto the course you have a

second chance at paradise.

Approaching the game from

spirit, golf is no longer about

winning but about growing.

As much as some people make this game their

religion, they haven't yet found its spiritual core.

Golf is meant to be a journey to mastery, and when

you achieve that mastery, your life in general will

be enormously expanded far beyond anything you

now imagine."

SeniorGOLF

by Peter

Hopwood

16 SPRING 2010

Change is in the air ...

Seasons are changing as Spring is in the air, trees will turn a

brilliant green and colourful blossoms will bloom everywhere to

delight the senses, but that is not the only change taking place in

and around Mount Edgecombe.

The Mount Edgecombe Driving Range is humming with

change, as Steve Cottingham and brother Archie Cottingham

step in as the new owners. With them comes 20 years of

professional golfing experience, many years of sound business

expertise and a passion for golf.

Steve and Archie took over at the beginning of July and

have already made many improvements. The once unpleasant

bathrooms, are a thing of the past, having been gutted and

revamped. All-weather covered bays have been erected and

the irrigation system repaired and ready for the seeding season.

Steve and Archie realised the potential of the Driving Range to

be a first class facility. Their vision is to revamp and manicure

the Driving Range, providing customers with quality training

facilities and professional golf academy.

Already the Driving Range boasts some of the best golf training

programmes in the country, which are personally headed up by

Steve himself. One such programme is the LMG (Ladies Master

Golf), purchased from the UK, which teaches the essential

techniques, rules and etiquette of golf and provides the ladies

with a fun, social outlet. Another very successful programme

implemented by Steve and Phil Simmons (Golfing Director of

the Mount Edgecombe Country Club), is the YMG (Young

Masters Golf), aimed at children from the ages of 7 – 14, which

takes place every Sunday afternoon. Parents hit balls and have

a drink whilst the youngsters practise their skills under the

watchful supervision of Steve and his assistants.

Steve's professional PGA team consists of George Harvey and

Karam Beijnath, who are readily available to fine-tune your

golfing game. The on-site Pro shop offers customers a chance

to see the latest equipment and to be custom fitted with

suitable clubs.

No more the Callaway Coffee Shop but now the Open Coffee

Shop, under the management of Dave and Lynne Monks.

Starting with a revamp and with the expectation of their new and

improved menu this month, they are both committed to

improving both the quality and service of the coffee shop and

are energetic and eager to please. For further information they

can be contacted on 031 502 3480.

With many more exciting changes in the pipeline, the Driving

Range is blossoming again. Next time you are in the area stop in

and see for yourself, enrol yourself or your youngsters into one

of the programmes, meet with one of their PGAprofessionals for

a private lesson or two, or just go for a cup of coffee and light

lunch at the new Open Coffee Shop.

For private lessons from one of the PGAteam, contact them on:

Steve Cottingham 076 141 7469

George Harvey 082 449 5524

Karam Baijnath 082 433 1042

Driving Range 031 502 3480

For more information on the Driving Range and its facilities,

go to their website at or

subscribe to their weekly newsletter by emailing your details to

. You can also follow them on facebook, just

search for 'Mount Edgecombe Driving Range'.

www.mountedgcomberange.co.za

steve@pgasa.com

DrivingRANGEby Demi Hall

What has been happening on the golf courses ...

You will notice the following:

• The out of bounds fence on the 5th hole on Course 1 has

been moved about 3 meters.

• The alien trees have also been cut down.

• We have cut a temporary green on the 8th hole on Course 1.

You will now be playing the hole as a par 4 and then a par 3

when the construction on the 1st hole takes place.

• All the pine trees have been cut down on the 1st hole to

move the fairway to the left.

• We have also cut a temporary green on the 15th hole

on Course 2 you will be playing the hole as a par 3 and

then a par 4 when we start changing the 13th hole on

Course 2 the green.

Water

Vandalism

Water is scarce and if it doesn't rain soon we could have a

serious problem. We have just recently extended the transfer

pumps suction line to be able to pump the water from Dumat

Dam to the irrigation dam.

We are experiencing a lot of vandalism on our Courses

especially on Course 2 where there are a lot of broken flagpoles,

signage and sprinklers. In the last month we had damages

totalling to approximately R60,000.00 - this is unacceptable!

Something has to be done and we really need the homeowners'

assistance regarding this matter.

CourseMAINTENANCE

by

Leon Kapp

20 SPRING 2010

Aaah! Summer is here! Beaches, Braais & Bronzed

bodies? Go get some sun but don't get burnt!

There is no getting around the fact that sunlight is hard

on your skin. But what about the positive benefits of

sun exposure?

Always be armed with a good factor of sunscreen when you are

out and about. Protect your skin with sunscreen that has an SPF

of at least 15, and remember to reapply regularly!

Contrary to popular belief, a tan is not healthy.A tan is a sign that

damage has been done to your skin. When exposed to the sun’s

UV rays, your skin’s melanocytes produce melanin, the dark

pigment that creates a tan.Atan is your skin’s attempt to prevent

UV rays from doing any further damage to the sensitive skin

cells in your epidermis. A tan does not help protect your skin

from getting a sunburn in the future.A tan is equivalent to merely

an SPF 4!

Overexposure to the sun’s UV rays results in a painful sunburn.

UV rays penetrate deep into the layers of your skin and kill

living skin cells. In response to this trauma, your body’s

immune system increases blood flow into the damaged area

so white blood cells can remove the dead skin cells. This

blood flow is what causes your sunburned skin to become warm

and red. There is substantial evidence that too much sun

exposure can lead to DNA damage. Repeated sunburns

dramatically increase your risk of developing skin cancer

because of this damage to your DNA and 80% of skin aging is

caused by the sun!

Although sun exposure usually gets a bad rap, the UVB

wavelengths also do some good for your skin. These

wavelengths kick off the chemical and metabolic chain reaction

that produces vitamin D, which may promote bone health.

Some people also receive another benefit from letting some sun

hit their skin: it helps reverse seasonal affective disorder (SAD),

which is usually caused by lack of sunlight.

Getting an average of twenty to thirty minutes in the sun raises

serotonin levels which elevates your mood, moreover, when the

sun is out, it gets us golfing, gardening, and engaging in other

types of physical activity… this too can only be good for you!

So when summer is here, get outside and enjoy it responsibly:

• Wear protective clothing

• Wear a hat with a brim

• Wear sunglasses or goggles

• Wear sunscreen and lip balm

• Check your skin for any unusual freckles or moles

Home relief for treatment of mild sunburn:

• If the sunburn is mild enough, apply a cold and wet

compress to provide relief.

• Use a cream with Vitamin E in it to nourish the skin and

help prevent peeling.

• For more severe sunburns, soak in a bath tub of cool water.

There will be better effects if the water is in constant

motion, like in a Jacuzzi.

• If the sunburn has affected your cheeks and the areas

under your eyes, used tea bags or slices of cucumber,

potato and tomato can be placed on those regions to

help with swelling and redness.

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League

Tennis program

General

Thank you to Kevin Dawson for heading up the Men's team that

finished 3rd in the 2nd Division this year. The Ladies were 4th in

the 2nd division.

The place to be every Tuesday morning is at the tennis courts

where you can join in the social play and coaching tips from 8:30

to 10:30. Currently we have 16 ladies playing in a tournament

the last Tuesday of every month. Please contact me to join.

There are numerous other options for adult coaching with small

groups or individual workouts depending on your requests.

The Junior Coaching Program runs Monday to Friday for all

ages starting from age 5. We offer small groups or individual

classes at times suitable for you. The Junior Tennis Club is on

every Friday from 3 to 5 and is a great opportunity for learning to

play the game and improving rallying and tactical play.

Congratulations to Phillipa Liasides for achieving a National

ranking of 8th in the Girls U/14 age group. Phillipa has been

training at the club for many years and recently played in the

CentralAfrican games where she came 15th.

The Club Championships starts the weekend of November 5th

and this year I am looking forward to seeing some of our juniors

take on the senior players. We also have some new faces so I

am sure we are in for some great matches.

There is Singles, Doubles and Mixed events plus Plate events

for 1st round losers ensuring that all who enter get to play lots of

matches. The finals and prize giving will be held November

14th. The Championships are sponsored by K Swiss Tennis

Shoes, Dunlop Sport and Remos.

Please

contact me for more information.

There is social tennis arranged every Saturday for all Club

Members. If you would like a game please email me at

bev.mould@vodamail.co.za and a suitable game and time will

be organised for you. In addition to Saturday tennis take note of

the following:

• Friday Family Social tennis on October 9th from 5:30 p.m.

• Braai and fun sets organised for all standards of play.

• Club Championships November 5/6/7 and 13/14th.

• Remos Round Robin Tournament on Sat Dec 4th at 2 p.m.

A big thank you to Gareth Tombleson and Richard Crocker for

sponsoring the Squash & Tennis social. Their soccer world cup

winnings were enjoyed by all at the tennis clubhouse with a

delicious braai on the go and some dodgy tennis techniques

from the squash guys!

The Men's league teams are continuing to dominate the top of

the log in the 2nd, 3rd and 5th divisions. The Ladies team is a

close 2nd to Crusaders. The league finishes off at the end of

October. Plans for next year include a 1st division side to head

up our successful league performances. If you would like to be

part of league in 2011 let us know soon.

The 2010 Championships will take place from October 31st to

November 5th. All members of the club are invited to play.

Please email me your entry before October 22nd. There will be a

knockout Ladies and Men's draw, however all players are

guaranteed 3 matches with Plate events.

This end of year fun squash evening every Thursday from 5 p.m.

is a must for all squash members. It is a great way to meet new

squash players and caters for all standards of play. There are

5 teams of 6 players with matches played according to strength.

A braai is on the go every Thursday at the courts and generally

the mood is set for the upcoming festive season!

Coaching is available at the courts for all ages. Please contact

me for details.

Both our courts now have air conditioning to make for a cooler

playing experience during the upcoming summer months. So if

you think it's too hot to play; there is no excuse now! Thank you

to the members who contributed towards this project; it will go a

long way to making our squash venue one of the best.

See you at the courts. Please contact me

for any Tennis & Squash related questions

League

Club Championships

Summer league

Coaching

General

Cell: 082 656 4000

Email: bev.mould@vodamail.co.za

&TENNISSQUASH

Bev Mould

22 SPRING 2010

"Court" in action ...

23SPRING 2010

Do Your BitBecome involved in marine activities aswe celebrate intheContact your local tourism office and/ormunicipality to find out what's planned.

National Marine Week3 week of October.

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arinearvelsMThe weird and the wonderful of the deep.

24 SPRING 2010

25SPRING 2010

The oceans contain 99% of the living spaceon the planet.

The oarfish, Regalecus glesne, is the longestbony fish in the world. With its snakelikebody, sporting a magnificent red fin along its15m length, horselike face and blue gills, itaccounts for many sea-serpent sightings.

Green turtles can migrate more than 2250kmto lay their eggs.

Bluefin tuna, Thunnus thynnus, are amongthe largest and fastest marine fish. An adultmay weigh 682kg and swim up to 88km perhour. Prized as sushi in Japan, Bluefins arealso among the most valuable fish: individualBluefins can bring as much as $20,000 atU.S. docks.

Since the architecture and chemistry of coralare very close to human bone, coral has beenused to replace bone grafts in helping humanbones to heal quickly and cleanly.

Horseshoe crabs have existed in essentiallythe same form for the past 135 million years.Their blood provides a valuable test for thetoxins that cause septic shock, whichpreviously led to half of all hospital-acquiredinfections and one-fifth of all hospital deaths.

A Blue shark reportedly reaches the topspeed of 40km/h. Generally sharks cruise theseas at around 8 km/h; still noticeably fasterthan the average human swimming speed of2 km/h.

The current generated by an electric eel,enough for a nasty shock, is 500 volts!

Source: http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.govSource: magazine www.wildcard.co.zaWild

are divided into baleen whales and toothedwhales. There are 15 species of baleen whales and 74 toothedwhales (42 are dolphins).

The largest whale (and ever existing animal) is the Blue whale:up to 33m in length and 181 tons, but the average size is 27-28min length and 150 tons (of which 50 tons is blubber !), as the fattylayer can be 40cm thick. The smallest baleen whale is thePygmy Right whale, 6m long and weighing 3 tons. The largesttoothed whale is the Sperm whale, which can reach 18m inlength and 50 tons in weight.

The heart of a medium sized baleen whale weighs 700kg, thetongue about 3 tons, the fatty liver one ton and the 3m longstomach around 500kg, requiring 1,200kg to be filled! The gutcan be 250m long and a blue whale eats 5 tons of food daily!

A Blue whale's brain weighs 5kg while that of the Sperm whaleis 7kg, representing the largest brain in nature. The headrepresents 40% of the length of a Right whale.

Whales have minute eyes: those of a Blue whale's are no largerthan a small plate.

The Humpback whales have 6m long pectoral fins, which slowdown the animal (to 12 km/h) but help it during its maneuverswhile feeding.Awhale's tail is just tendons and fibers (no bones)and can be up to 3m wide.

The whales' lungs can store at each inspiration 5,000 liters ofair. They usually breathe at every 15 minutes but they can holdtheir breath for over an hour in the case of the Sperm whale. TheHumpback whale can dive to 250m for 20 minutes. The Bluewhale's exhaling blow can be 12m tall! The blow can be heard2km away. In most other whales it is 3m high.

Sperm whales dive at depths of over 1,200m and Cuvier'sbeaked whale (a type of toothed whale) holds the record fordiving amongst any sea mammal: 1,900m (this means 190atmospheres) for one hour and 25 minutes. The Bottlenosewhales dive for 2 hours at depths of 495m in search ofcephalopods. In toothed whales, the nitrogen from the blood isabsorbed by the fatty substance from the bump of the head.

Many whale species, like Right whales and Humpback whales,carry barnacles on the head and pectoral fins. A Humpbackwhale can carry up to 0.5 tons of barnacles on their skin. Thebarnacles on the head give more effectiveness to the headblows during the males' fight.

Bowhead whales asold as 130 years old have been known to be whaled.

Whale populations are recovering after many years of whaling,but the slow process is hampered by the activity of theJapanese whaling fleet. In the 1930's around 20,000 Bluewhales were killed annually, now the worldwide population is ofabout 5,000. The population of theAtlantic Northern Right whaleis just of 2,000. Currently there are about 82,700 baleen whales.

hales

Whales are the most long-living warm-blooded animals andonly some reptiles (giant turtles) live longer. Male sperm whalesattain their full size at 50 years! Big whales are estimated toreach longevity up to 200 years (but under the pressure ofhunting, it is impossible to achieve). Some

Source : http://news.softpedia.com | This Photograph : © Randy Osgerby

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11 Amazing Facts about youprobably did not know

WHALES

You can have your hake and eat it,provided it carries an eco-labelfrom the Marine StewardshipCouncil (MSC). This global NGOensures the fish you buy can betraced to a well-managed andsustainable fishery.

At the moment you can find MSCproducts at most Woolworths, buthopefully more retail outlets will beshowing their support soon. Readall about the Marine StewardshipCouncil at www.msc.org.

Shop for the Eco-Label

... 8 MARINE MarvelsMore

owlers have been blessed with superb winter sunshine

for the last three months and the greens have survived the

absence of rainfall. A little known fact is that our greens are

among the best in the KwaZulu-Natal district, thanks to the

greenkeepers commitment.

Lunches at the "long table" on Tuesdays and Thursdays are a

great tradition, a time to relax and exchange "post mortems" on

the mornings matches. (Apologies to other diners for the high

level of noisy conversations.)

Our new membership drive is under way and we encourage all

readers to come and "have a roll up" on the greens.

BThe Committee and members

of the MECC Bowls section

sadly announce the passing

of our president Peter Sand

on the 22nd June 2010.

We'll miss him as a fine bowler

and great friend.

Farewell Peter Sand

Bowlsby

HarryDaniel

Sheila Graves, Tony Pedley and Val Mildren

Richard Siedle (skip), Les King (2nd) & Graham Elliott (lead)Durban Country Club vs MECC

Mixed Trips Winners (above) & Mens Trips Winners (below)

26 SPRING 2010

Come Bowling and make new friends.

Call the coaches on 072 257 1504or 0837983553 for more info.

Free coaching and loan bowls available.

Dress casually and wear flat soled shoes."There's a welcome on the mat"

ROLL UP!

Keen tohave a go

at BOWLS?

If you feel rondavels are run-of-the-mill, pack your bags for the

beehive huts in Swaziland's Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary.

Beautifully constructed and as ecologically pure as they are

aesthetically pleasing, these pretty Swazi beehive huts,

arranged in circles within a reed kraal fence, envelop you in their

soothing embrace. A spotless and pared down interior blends

seamlessly with the sweet-smelling grass dome. There's all you

need, plus the pleasant surprise of an en-suite bathroom.

Surprisingly cool during the day, the reed-thin walls allow you to

listen to the rustling of the wind in the leaves of the great trees

surrounding the camps. An experience to treasure – once

you've figured out whether to go bum first or head first through

the (authentically low!) entrance.

Situated between Johannesburg and Maputo and

easily accessible from the Kruger National Park or Durban,

Mlilwane can be the destination for a short getaway or form part

of a longer itinerary. Driving from Durban, Maputo, the Kruger

Park or Johannesburg, you can follow the road signs to either

Mbabane or Manzini. The park is signposted from the MR3 dual

carriageway between Mbabane and Manzini. You can also fly to

Matsapha Airport at Manzini and pick up a vehicle at the airport.

The Baz Bus is another alternative.

Hot in summer, with the added drama of impressive

thunderstorms (marvel at the ingenious waterproofing of your

beehive hut!); winters are mild but nights can get cold.

It's special all year round.

Location:

Climate:

When to go:

Trip planner

Accommodation:

Rates:

Be prepared:

Contact:

You will not want to miss the experience of

staying in one of the beehive huts, but there are also other types

of accommodation, as well as camping facilities. The three

beehive villages (Roan, Nyala and Blesbok) at Mlilwane sleep

two per hut; Nyala offers triple rooms and family quad rooms.

None of them has a kitchenette, but part of the adventure is

to eat at the inexpensive Hippo Haunt restaurant and bar

overlooking a pool where hippo lounge. Expect to meet impala,

warthog, nyala and ostrich on your way back to your hut.

Blesbok Village offers wheelchair access.

R250 per person per night, sharing; R140 for a third

person. Singles pay R350 per night. A conservation fee of R35

per person applies; Wild Cardholders get in free.

Good walking shoes, bottled water (also

available at the camp) and sunscreen are essentials. You'll also

need sensible shoes for going on horseback to get up close

to the herds of zebra, blue wildebeest, kudu and many other

species that will be totally unconcerned by your presence.

The Chubeka Horse Trails are a highlight of any stay at Mlilwane

and offer leisurely rides daily (great for both experienced

inexperienced riders). Caution: take your malaria medication

and don't try to feed the crocodiles.

Reservations +268-528-3943/4

E-mail reservations@biggameparks.org.

For more information visit www.biggameparks.org

Courtesy of magazine, www.wildcard.co.za

All photographs : Cameron Ewart-Smith for magazine

Wild

Wild

Swaziland's Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

Travelto ...

28 SPRING 2010

ow welcome it will be if the summer rains are as punctual

as the Yellow Billed Kites! Year after year, they fly in from

North Africa at the end of July to start their breeding cycle and

this year they are bang on time again!

Despite the dry rainless winter, we have had some really

interesting bird activity on the Estates. The pelicans have been

at their most numerous for years and they have been a great

source of entertainment as they moved systematically from dam

to dam feasting on our abundant fish resources - that much

more available this year with the low water levels! They were

accompanied by an entourage of co-operative feeders like

spoonbills, kingfishers and herons. We should have a lot more

waders this year too if the exposed mud banks are still present

when the migrants begin arriving.

The series of unusual visitors has continued in recent months.

In June, Sheila Dobson spotted a Bearded Woodpecker on

Estate 1. It is distinguished from the Cardinal, which we see

regularly here, by its much larger size and finely barred

underparts and also by its uncommonly loud tapping which can

be heard up to a kilometre away. Nice birding Sheila! It was

last recorded on the Estates in December 2004. Rob Harvey

spotted a Palm-Nut Vulture flying over the 7th fairway, Course 1,

on July 19th and since then there have been four regularly in the

area and Wally Lees was able to get these great pictures. These

magnificent birds are uncommon and localised residents in

SouthAfrica and are seldom seen south of Mtunzini in KwaZulu-

Natal. And then a Golden Weaver was spotted in Quail Valley

next to the 16th green during the Course water bird count on the

19th July. They are quite common on South Africa's northern

borders but unusual in our part.

Fiona Pascoe returned from a recent trip to Swaziland with this

cute anecdote. '

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Andre Schoeman took on the much overdue renovation of the

bird perches in our dams, as well as adding some more in Pani &

the 2nd hole dam, course 2. We wait with anticipation to see

what life they attract once our water levels are replenished.

Andre, a big thank you from us all.

I was sitting on the patio when suddenly a

juvenile barn owl landed on the back of a chair, from where it

decided after much deliberation to flutter onto my lap. It stayed

there, hissing at anyone who approached me, long enough for

cameras to be fetched, but he wouldn't let anyone near me!

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Bird &ENVIRONMENT

CLUB

byTim Young

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30 SPRING 2010

October 9th

October 21st

November 14th

Guided bird walk to Vernon CrookesReserve with Barry Swaddle.

Talk by Dave Bishop on his recent tripto Mokala, South Africa's newest gamereserve & the Augrabies.

Guided Estate 2 bird walk followed bybreakfast at Pani Clubhouse.

FORTHCOMING EVENTSfor the remainder of 2010

We had a fascinating evening with Jasper Pons September 16th

when he shared his research with us on teeth in nature, their

functions and renewal. It was yet another illustration of the

absolute perfection of design in nature, so completely suited to

the overwhelmingly huge & diverse jigsaw of the natural world,

the wonder of which never fails to astound!

Steve Davis and Roy Cowgill gave us lots to think about on the

subject of bird rarities at their July talk. Birds become 'rare' when

they are seen infrequently. This can be due to shy and reclusive

habits, but it is often also due to habitat changes which result in

their requirements to feed, breed and rest no longer being met.

Some adapt, but others move and seek more hospitable

quarters elsewhere. In extreme cases when they have inflexible

needs that are not easily replaced, they may even begin to die

out. There is much happening in the world that is affecting bird

distribution, what with the ever expanding spread of humanity

as well as changing climatic cycles. Such developments and

their affect on nature need to be tracked. Bird distribution and

population are important indicators – hence the importance of

collecting and maintaining records of bird sightings.

In August we were entertained and educated by Dr. Adrian

Armstrong the specialist on animal ecology and biodiversity

conservation at KZN Wildlife.Adrian gave a very informative talk

on chameleons in general and in particular the comparatively

rare Natal Dwarf Chameleon which caused some excitement

when it was discovered around Dumat Dam several years ago.

It was last seen by Mike O'Donoghue in the spillway reeds last

December. Adrian is keen to establish further colonies and will

look into suitable habitat possibilities on Estate 2 as well as

additional opportunities on Estate 1.

Welcome to Shirley and Brian Waberski,

Enid Hepburn and Tony Smith

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Our bird list now stands at 291

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Van Loveren and Four Cousins Winery will be coming to Mount

Edgecombe Country Club on the 26th November to host our

very own Wine Festival at Pani Dam with a splash! You will have

the pleasure of sampling a wide variety of some of the best

award-winning wines.

Van Loveren is situated 180 kilometers from Cape Town, in the

Breede River Valley between Robertson and Bonnievale.

This wine estate produces 46 different wines in its modern

cellar, spread over five ranges. Ranges include: Van Loveren,

Wolverine Creek, Papillon, Four Cousins and Five's Reserve.

Van Loveren is also the proud sponsor of the young, hip and

happening group called Flip A Coin, who will be performing for

us. These talented guys are a must-see for anybody, any age,

anywhere. Packed with audience interaction and energy, they

sing effervescent music such as Queen with a “feel-good vibe”.

Using only their voices, the group generates a live band sound

that leaves the audience spellbound to the very end.

All the wines that you will taste will be available to purchase for

your very own private cellar. This is a Friday night you won't

want to miss. We will be advertising the finer details soon, so

watch this space. There are a limited amount of tickets

available, so book soon to avoid disappointment. Bookings can

be made at the Functions Office. Please call 031 539 5330.

Thank you to all our members for their

unwavering support and patronage.

Van Loveren Wine Festival 26 November

FOOD&BEVERAGE

by Gina Chaplin

32 SPRING 2010

33SPRING 2010

Warm weather, fresh air and relaxed

spirits create the ideal conditions

for easy entertaining this season.

What better way than with these

quick recipes to delight.

Simply scrumptious

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 medium orange

4 salmon fillets

1/2 cup Balsamic vinaigrette dressing

8 cups baby spinach leaves

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

1 can cannellini or white kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Preheat oven to 200°c. From the orange, grate enough peel to

measure 2 teaspoons; set aside. Peel and section orange;

reserve.Arrange salmon in 20cm glass baking dish.

Combine Balsamic vinaigrette dressing with orange peel in

small bowl. Evenly brush salmon with 4 tablespoons dressing

mixture. Bake 12 minutes or until salmon flakes with a fork.

Toast pine nuts in a pan over a low heat by agitating until they

turn golden brown.

Arrange spinach and onion on serving platter. Top with orange

and beans, then arrange salmon and pine nuts. Just before

serving, drizzle with remaining dressing mixture.

Baked Salmon Salad

Delicious & refreshing

Serves 8

Ingredients:

1 medium English cucumber

8 medium freshly squeezed lemons

2 cups of mint leaves

1 1/2 cups sugar dissolved into 1/2 cup water

3 cups rooibos or honeybush tea

Ice for serving

1 Shot Vodka (Optional)

Dissolve the sugar and water in a pan over moderate heat until

clear and simmering on the edges and allow to cool completely

(or put it in the freezer for 15 minutes).

Add the lemon juice, cooled tea and sugar syrup together.

Grate cucumbers and stir them in (set some sliced cucumber

aside for garnish). Take a handful of the mint leaves and bruise

them. Then add them to the tea. Taste and adjust the strength

flavors to your liking by adding iced water. Pour into a glass with

a few ice cubes and a sprig of mint. For a sophisticated and

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t our June Meeting members were tested on their

recognition of the flags of countries playing in the up-

coming World Cup Finals and, as a group, were very successful.

Following this Yvonne de Kock introduced a video explaining

the work of the International Sailors' Society of South Africa.

Founded in Durban in 1877 and then extended to other ports, it

provides care for visiting seafarers. They are one of the largest

groups of visitors yet few people know about them and even

fewer care. The ISSSA provides care when sailors are

hospitalised, or when disasters strike. It also cares for sailors'

recreational and spiritual needs as they often spend many

months away from their homes and families.

An interesting feature of the video were some clips of the

“Lady in White” who used to sing to soldiers returning from war.

One of our members, Richard Siedle, who is Perla's nephew,

was able to add some fascinating background to her life, during

his vote of thanks to Yvonne.

The Durban July gave us the theme for our next meeting

and our speaker was Buller Benton who had ridden to 7th

place in the Durban July in 1951 and then became a trainer.

He explained the difficulties a young jockey has to face

particularly with regard to maintaining his weight and some of

the tricks he used to employ. Buller was a leading trainer and

his most notable owner was Cyril Hurwitz.

Also at the meeting was Graham Bailey, the Headmaster of the

Jockey Academy at Summerveld who explained how science is

used to analyse 15 year-old apprentices to ensure that they will

not increase their weights or height in the future.

The Club followed the talk with a visit to the Jockey Academy at

Summerveld.Agood breakfast at the Shongweni Club prepared

twenty three of us for the relative cold as we watched the

apprentice jockeys going through their routines. The Academy

ensures that, apart from producing world-class jockeys, their

students also have academic qualifications which will stand

them in good stead if they do not make the grade as jockeys.

Rowena Wilkinson, a Graphologist, gave us a fascinating

insight into the world of Handwriting Analysis. Graphology

is used for PersonalityAssessment, Career Guidance, Marriage

& Business Compatibility and Child Guidance. Graphologists

can tell whether a person is organised, extrovert, patient,

confident or moody. The slant of one's writing, the way one

forms and joins letters and the pressure one applies are all

examples of the ways in which hand-writing can reveal one's

personality. A person's signature is a pointer to the way in

which he wishes the world to see him. After giving some

examples of a number of famous personalities, Rowena

analysed the hand-writing of four of our members. Although not

having any knowledge of them beforehand, her analysis

provided an amazingly accurate summary of their personalities.

At our September meeting Wendy Knowler spoke to us about

the forthcoming Consumer Protection Act. The good news

for consumers is that, in terms of the Consumer Protection Act,

South African consumers will soon be among the most

protected in the world. The general theme of the Act is to

protect the poor and the vulnerable and is in a way the Bill of

Rights for the consumer. The Act alters the common law to

be more favourable to consumers. By default, the consumer

receives certain warranties and indemnities. The warranties the

consumer gives in the agreement are no longer the only

warranties that apply.

In short, the Act states that consumers are entitled to refunds

if goods do not perform in a way they were made to believe

they would or if goods are inherently faulty.

But, as in any sphere of life, consumers have responsibilities

regarding returns, too - you must examine what you're buying

carefully, keep your slips and adhere to the manufacturer's

operating or cleaning instructions. You also have no right of

return if the item is not defective and you simply had a change

of heart.

Our Annual Dinner takes place at Pani on Thursday 21 October

when our guest speaker will be Lawrence Anthony, who saved

A

PROBUS

Caveat Emptor! “Let the Buyer Beware!”

the animals at Baghdad Zoo and, more recently, published the

Best-Selling Book, “The Elephant Whisperer.” Anyone wishing

to join us for an enthralling evening with good food should

contact Chris Taylor at 031 539 4960, 084 657 6188 or email

him at chrismal@saol.com.

We are sad to report the deaths of two of our members,

Peter Sand and Roger Shutt, and extend our sincere

condolences to their families.

We have welcomed Mike Douglas and John Bradshaw as new

members in recent months.

At Probus Mount Edgecombe our main activities are :

1) Monthly meetings.

2) Visits to interesting sites and businesses.

The club provides a positive attitude to ageing. It also offers

social interaction in a friendly and light-hearted manner and

allows the sharing of information on many matters.

New members and visitors are most welcome. Meetings take

place on the first Monday of every month at the Mount

Edgecombe Country Club (normally in the Kingfisher room) with

coffee at 10.30am. After a brief business session at 11.00am a

guest speaker addresses the members

after which many members enjoy

lunching in the Boars Head Bar.

by Chris Taylor

“Tea at Ten”

Winter Warmth

On Saturday 14th August, the members of the Mount

Edgecombe Rotary Club entertained the residents of

Ridgewood Retirement Village, Mount Edgecombe with

“Tea at Ten”. President Trevor Smith introduced his members

who circulated the room chatting to residents about Rotary

and its aims.

A birthday cake, made by Rotarian Lindsey van der Berg,

was enjoyed by all and small gifts were donated by Rotarian

Robbie Wright. The event was a great success and music

played by Val Mildren added a pleasant note.

In August members of the club visited Inanda to distribute

blankets donated during East Coast Radio's Winter

Warmth Campaign.

The photo on the right shows the children of a Creche in Inanda

singing their appreciation for the blankets received

Rotary Community Corps – Inanda (RCC)

Book Sale

Members of Mount Edgecombe attended a meeting of the

RCC in Inanda to hear of its progress with various projects.

The community is involved with organic farming of vegetables,

crèches and helping the disabled elderly residents.

President Trevor Smith presented the RCC with a cheque in

recognition of their assistance the with the Rotary Big Walk.

On Saturday 28th August the club held a sale of secondhand

books at the Flanders Mall as a Fund Raising project.

Mount Edgecombe

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Inter Club Potjie Competition

Mt Edgecombe Rotary Club sponsors a new club in Zimbali

General

The Club entered 2 teams in this annual competition which was

organized by the Durban Umgeni Club at the Mangrove

Swamps in Durban. We achieved 3rd place in the cook off and

took the trophy for the best table presentation, thanks to Jackie

Vander Heyden. Sunny weather and good fellowship ensured a

successful event.

Together with the Rotary Club of Ballito, the Mount Edgecombe

Rotary Club has sponsored the formation of the 49th Rotary

Club in the KwaZulu-Natal District. The Charter evening was a

glittering affair and was the first formal function held at the new

Fairmont Zimbali Hotel. The formal Club Charter was handed

over to the new president John Coburn by the District Governor

Natty Moodley. 45 new members were inducted on the evening.

The new Club meets on a Thursday evening at 6:00 pm at

the Bushbuck Clubhouse in the Zimbali Estate – contact John

Coburn 083 775 8405

With the establishment of this new Club it brings the total

number of Rotarians in to approximately 1100.

There are 1,2m Rotarians worldwide in 33000 Clubs in 160

Countries.

The Edgecombe Club meets in the Main Clubhouse

every Monday evening at 6:00pm. Visitors are welcome, any

enquiries please contact President Trevor Smith 082 532 0099.

KwaZulu-Natal

Mount

Don Atkinson, Greg Cryer, District Governor Richard Alborough,President Trevor Smith and Aard Van Der Heijden (left to right)

Past District Governor Natty Moodley presents the ZimbaliRotary Club's Charter to President John Coburn.

Mr. P.B. Shaw

Mr. J. Willoughby-Williams

Mrs. T. Willoughby-Williams

Mr. N. Yamakawi

Mr. S. Kamiya

Mr. J.M. Ward

Mrs. M. J. Beselaar

Mrs. T. Iwase

Mrs. G. M. Hamer

Mr. A.H. Edmondson

Mrs. S.Kitagawa

Mr. S.K. Sayed

Mr. A. Ghazali

Mr. N.B. Underwood

Mr. A.J. Lumsden-Cook

Mr. P. Du Toit

Mr. T. Govender

Mr. G. Nortje

Mr. D.J. Bourne

Mr.J. Meredith-Watts

Mr. J.D. Harwood

T.M. Edy

Mr. G.N. Paterson

Mast. J.M. Edy

Mr. K. Mate

Ms. J.S. Rabichund

M. G. Nasr

Mr. D.G. Johnson

A.R. Bennett

Mr. C. Lemetter

Mr. A. McIntosh

Mr. M. R. Hudson

Mr. R. Naidoo

Mrs. J.A. Binder

Mrs. G.M. Starling

Mr. J. Dahllund

Mr. K. Van Der Beken

Mr. N. Keirby-Smith

Mrs. F.A. Sherratt

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Mr. J.I. Van Der Walt

Mr. P.J. Sand

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Mrs. L. Naidoo

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Mr. J.C. Booth

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