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Capetonians came out in droves to take part in South Africa’s oldest and Cape Town’s biggest sporting event,

the Big Walk on Sunday. This year there were 36 509 walkers, 1 300 more than last year’s numbers and up from 26 000 entrants in 2007.Battling the rain, families and friends of all ages walked together along the sidewalks and roads of the South, Southern Suburbs and Blaauwberg kitted with raincoats and umbrellas. Fathers pushed prams, some locals entered their dogs in the event and there were even contestants in wheelchairs crossing the Finish line.The traditional event, which consists of 10 varied distance walks, all culminated on the extended fields of Rhodes High School and the St. Georges Grammar School. This incorporated the 80km walk from St Georges Grammar School to Miller’s Point and back. But while entrants were committed, the rain kept spectators at home, putting a damper on the occasion.“There were virtually no spectators on our side; usually there are lots of spectators and there’s a better vibe. I think the weather had a lot to do with it,” said Frans Kotza, men’s winner of the new 20kay route from Blaauwberg to the Southern Suburbs. Nevertheless, most walkers found the event enjoyable and the downpours a welcome relief. “The rain was great it cooled us down fantastically,” said 60-year old Edna Brand of Vredenburg, first in the Women’s category of the 20kay event. “It was an amazing race. The watering points were good along the road and the new route was really nice,” she said.The 20kay start was rerouted from Dolphin Beach to The Paddocks.For the past four years, Edna has come second in her division. Dedicating her race to her mother, who passed away in January, Edna was close to tears thinking of her win. “I said I was going to win for her and I did well this year. By the grace of God I won. All in all it was a lovely race,” she said.Thirty -eight year old Lindela Madikizela of Simon’s Town was the first man in the 50kay walk from Fish Hoek to Miller’s Point and back to St George’s Grammar School. “The marshalls were really good; they were making sure we didn’t get dehydrated.

The motorcyclists seeing in the leaders were really good - they made sure people got out of the way,” he said. This was Lindela’s third win in this division. Based at the naval college in Gordons Bay, Lindela attributes his stamina in the walk to his military training, which involves walking in beach sand with heavy backpacks. His focus in training this year was on his technique rather than speed.Cynthia Booysen of Belhar was the first woman in the 50kay women’s division, one up on her second -place win last year. “I’m really pleased with my results. I loved the race all the way,” she said.The day’s highlight saw the crowds cheering in 46-year-old Robbie Callister of the Isle of Man at the Finish Line. He was the first foreigner in the Big Walk to come first in the men’s 80km leg. “It was a great day. It was perfect apart from the rain, but I’m used to it anyway because I’m from the Isle of Man. My last training walk was in the rain,” he said.No stranger to long walking distances, Robbie clocked up kilometers training for the 136km Parish Walk back home, which this year saw 170 people take part and 163 finish the course.He was invited to enter the Big Walk by a couple of friends from the Isle of Man who live in Cape Town. “They brought 12 South Africans to walk in our race in June and so they invited me to walk in their race. It was a superb day,” he said. “The reception I got at the underpass was amazing and there were so many lovely smiling faces on the way - it was incredible. It was a great, great walk I enjoyed it. Hopefully we’ll get

more people from the Isle of Man here next year who are a bit better than me to take part,” he joked.More than a R1 million has been raised for Cancer South Africa, Nazareth House and Steenberg Foundation, as well as additional charity projects operated by the Rotary Club of Claremont and Spartan Harriers Athletic Club. This is according to Jody Foster, Head of sponsorships at Discovery.Discovery Health has been involved since 2007 as a main sponsor.“I think this event has a special place in the hearts and minds of this community and that is why even though it rained these people came out knowing that this money would make a positive contribution to society,” she said. “I would like to thank the community that came out to support this event as well as the Cape Times and Treble group for making this event possible,” she said. The target in entrants for next year’s Big Walk stands at 40 000.

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This has been an exciting week which was jumpstarted to a glorious new height on Saturday past with Guy Fawke’s Day celebrations. How

wonderful to stand on Boyes Drive and see Muizenberg Beach abuzz with people, to see all the city lights at the foot of the mountain like a blanket of beautiful jewels and to see the sky light up to perfection with the most beautiful fireworks. It was a perfect night with no wind which made it an unforgettable experience – thank you to all who contributed to making this a fantastic day. When it comes to fireworks in the news though, you too will be in awe. You’ll love our story on this page of Frances Esther Felix who turned 100 years old. Happy birthday Mrs Felix and congratulations. You may also be blown away by the story of Shaheed Ebrahim who recently walked away with the coveted title of the Western Cape Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year. His creativity, pioneering spirit and interesting application of technology has inspired a new WI-Fi application that is connecting people from all the far corners of the earth in the most beautiful tourist spots in Cape Town. (Read all about it on Page 5.) I’m also really excited about the upcoming Wiggle Waggle Walkathon happening this coming Sunday in aid of the SPCA. Whether you own a dog or not, this is a must for anyone who loves dogs. Last year, just over 1700 dogs ad 2300 walkers took to the streets and more people are expected

to take part in this 4.5km walk this year. (Read all about this year’s initiative on Page 2).Lastly if you love pushing yourself to the limit, our sports pages are a reminder for Comrades enthusiasts to get their entries in for the race on time, and the same applies for those who are thinking of entering Die Burger. So for those of you taking it to the max or inspired by those pushing beyond their comfort zones – enjoy the fireworks!

From all of here at The Chronicle, we wish you a week filled with light and joy!Happy Reading Katja

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Dear Katja and SimoneWith reference to the article “Kite Festival Blows Fans Away” (October 26), we wanted to thank you at The Chronicle for helping the 17th Cape Town International Kite Festival fly this year, and for supporting the organiser and beneficiary - Cape Mental Health. Although the weather was at times wild, wet and windy, over 17 000 people braved the elements, including children from over 40 schools and kiters from six countries - England, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, USA and - of course - South Africa. While the jury is still out on the final finance tally, we know that significant funds have been raised. This much-needed boost will help Cape Mental Health to achieve their primary objective – delivering free mental health services to adults and children in impoverished communities in the Western Cape.Thank you for helping spread the word and embracing this year’s theme ‘One Sky One World - Mental Health for All’. With thanks and best wishesCathy & NoeleneCommunications/Cape Mental Health

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CONGRATULATIONS FRANCESCongratulations are due to Frances Esther Felix (nee Cotton) who was born in Simonstown on November 14, 1911 to George and Maria Cotton. She was the eighth child of 12 and has outlived them all. Her father came from the island of Tristan da Cunha and her mother from the UK. Frances married George Albert Felix on the October 24, 1942 in St Francis of Assisi Church in Simonstown and had two children Lorraine (Whittle) and Darryl. She has seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. After the removal from Simonstown in 1968, she moved to Grassy Park and joined the parish of Simon of Cyrene where she counted the collection for 21 years. She has also been blessed with the voice of a nightingale. Everyone knows this and even today she is called upon to sing. Even at this age she can remember the words of many songs. She has been a resident at Rusoord in Plumstead, for the past six years.

Celebrations erupted at the V&A Waterfront last Friday (November 11) as Table Mountain was named a New 7 Wonder of Nature following a three year battle in the race to choose the world’s seven most wonderful natural sites.Table Mountain can now carry the title Official New7Wonder of Nature after hundreds of millions of votes were cast in this global competition. It was a nail-biting finish for Table Mountain, following an announcement just five days before the end of the race that the site was not in the Top 10 list and would need to wrestle for a top 7 spot. Table Mountain Cableway’s Chief Executive Officer Sabine Lehmann, and Campaign Manager Fiona Furey, had the honour of announcing the Top 7 places, listed in alphabetical order, that was released by the New7Wonders Foundation in Zurich, Switzerland. Table Mountain was named along with the Amazon, Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeju Island, Komodo and Puerto Princesca Underground River.“What an amazing feat for South Africa,” said Lehmann. “I would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote for Table Mountain and the celebrity ambassadors - from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Springbok Rugby team to all the journalists, musicians, comedians, actors, politicians and sports stars who campaigned on our behalf. Your voices were heard and it is because of you that Table Mountain’s natural assets have been acknowledged in this popular election.” The marketing effort that has been put behind the campaign has generated more than R35.2 million worth of exposure for our mountain, raising its profile globally and generating massive goodwill toward South Africa.

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There are two days left for you to cast your vote so that Table Mountain can be chosen as one of the new seven wonders of nature.

One of 28 sites around the world up for the title, Table Mountain is in the third phase of a global public voting process initiated by the New7Wonders Foundation. It is competing against such sites as Kiliminjaro, the Black Forest in Germany, Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, the Dead Sea in Israel, the Grand Canyon and the Amazon, among others.Table Mountain had 840 000 visitors in its peak year in 2007, and last year had 775 000 visitors.“The panel of judges won’t tell us where we are ranked – or how many votes we’ve got, but we know we’re in the final 28. I think we’re in with a good chance,” said Table Mountain Cableway CEO, Sabine Lehman.“If we win, Table Mountain looks set to be one of seven sites on the bucket list for people around the world to visit and it will feature in conversations at schools and dinner parties. Can you imagine Cape Town being a World Design Capital at the foot of a natural wonder? No one in the world is going to be able to claim that. It’s going to be incredible,” said Lehman.But, she expressed concern that Capetonians may have left it too late to vote. She based this on the level of participation shown by locals at the start of the campaign two and a half years ago. “Then 97% of the votes for Table Mountain were those of international visitors. That was when Table Mountain was first up against 440 sites worldwide. “There had to be a concerted effort to get locals to understand that they needed to vote. We’ve since seen

the percentages even out and we’re getting South African support, but locals need to realize this is not a scientific vote, this is a people’s vote, and we need every South African involved to make this happen.” Lehman said.The announcement of whether Table Mountain has won its new ranking will be made at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre this Friday (November 11) at 7 o’ clock. It will be

followed by a great line-up of entertainment. At the time of going to press the itinerary and performances for the evening had not been released. Everyone is welcome to attend and entrance is free. Win or lose, Table Mountain will be celebrated not only on the night but its heritage will be respected through local support. Lehman encouraged Capetonians to take time to enjoy their

mountain and to take advantage of the cableway specials on offer from now until the end of February. “It’s half price after six in the evening and I think people should take advantage of that particularly in the first weeks of November and the last two weeks of January,” she said. “The sunset is the perfect time to visit the mountain. We’ve got a summit lounge which offers sunset drinks. I’ve worked

here for many years and that’s my favourite time to go up the mountain.” She said the IRT bus planned for Kloof Nek next year would make the mountain more accessible to locals. Already the Class and the Clowns’ programme offers schools significantly reduced rates to go up the mountain via cablecar. Complimentary tickets are also made available for more than 25 000 people a year from local NGOs.The New 7 Natural Wonders initiative was started by the Swiss-born Canadian Bernard Weber. He launched the New7Wonders Foundation in 2000 to honour our common global heritage as determined by public consensus. The Official New 7 Ancient Wonders of the World, as announced in random order at the Official Declaration Ceremony on 07.07.07, are: The Great Wall of China, Petra, Chichén Itzá , the Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Colosseum, Machu Picchu and the Taj Mahal. More than 100 million votes were cast worldwide.Now on 11-11th 2011 the anticipation of

whether Table Mountain will be ranked as one of the seven natural wonders of the world will come to an end. Keep on voting until 11 past 11 on the 11th of the 11th. SMS ‘table’ to 34874. (R2 per SMS). You can vote on Facebook (New7Wonders of Nature) or on the website www.votefortablemountain.com. Visit Table Mountain’s web page www.tablemountain.net for more information on upcoming cablecar specials.

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Hermann Kirschbaum the cellar master at Buitenverwachting Wine Estate in Constantia, has wine in his veins after a lifetime in the

industry. Hermann has a big heart and when he was approached by the Society for the Blind to sponsor a symposium to highlight the problems of being blind, Buitenverwachting decided to help by creating special labels in braille which were attached to the neck of the bottles. Then he and colleagues Paul Opperman and Ian Saunders came up with the idea of starting a Wine Club for partially sighted people.Hermann had a brilliant idea and decided that visually impaired people might make better tasters than sighted people. A get together in Buitenverwachting’s Tasting Room was arranged and the first wine tasting took place. It was so successful that he organised monthly meetings to familiarise people with the different wines. A club was formed called Wine Insight. This club is still functioning. Herman hosted evenings for six years during which a wide variety of wines, both local and international, were tasted and discussed. The topics included wines and winemaking, the difference between dry and sweet wine, how wines taste when paired with various foods, and how that affects the flavour of a meal.

After this initial training, Hermann felt the club was strong enough to continue without him, but he still attends most tastings and hosts some during the year.Today, these educational tastings are hosted by a variety of winemakers from as far afield as Stellenbosch and Somerset West.Hermann said his most treasured possession is a hand-blown wine glass made by glassblower David Reade from Worcester. The exquisite glass was presented to Hermann by the group in appreciation for his contribution to the club. It has a special feature – two blue chips inserted in the stem. These ‘two eyes’ represent the vision Hermann has of the world of wine. “This was the nicest gift I have ever received,” said Hermann.The Rotary Club of Constantia honoured him by presenting him with an award for Vocational Service to the Community of Constantia and Environs.

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The Friends of Valkenberg Trust consists of 45 volunteers, who work in conjunction with hospital staff to provide a range of services and skills-training opportunities, designed to bring hope and comfort to patients during their stay at Valkenberg, meeting their needs and helping to restore dignity, emotional wellbeing and quality of life. The Friends recently held their AGM at the Courtyard Hotel. They are always looking for new volunteers. Contact 021447 2092 (mornings), email [email protected] or visit www.friendsofvalkenberg.co.za.

Seen here: Shona Sturgeon, past president of the World Health Federation for Mental Health and Fran Robertson, founder of the Friends of Valkenberg Trust. Also Heather McKenzie, Chairperson for Cape Support for Mental Health and Marj Krige, longstanding volunteer of the Friends of Valkenberg Trust.Back row: Paul Norton, Friends of Valkenberg treasurer, and Sandra Matthew, programme manager.

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Whether you own a dog or not, the SPCA Royal Canin Wiggle Waggle

Walkathon on Sunday, November 20 in Tokai, Cape Town is a must for anyone who loves dogs! Last year, just over 1700 dogs and 2300 walkers took to the streets and organisers, Cape of Good Hope (CoGH) SPCA and dog and cat health nutrition manufacturer Royal Canin, are expecting more people and their dogs to take part in the 4,5km fun walk this year. Starting and finishing from the School for Maths, Science and Technology on Firgrove Way, the SPCA Royal Canin Wiggle Waggle Walkathon is all about the dogs. This is an opportunity for dog owners, friends and family to have a fun day out with their canine friends and to help raise funds for the CoGH SPCA. The MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet fundraising programme, which last year donated R17 510 to the CoGH SPCA after the 2010 walkathon, has again pledged an extra R10 to the SPCA for every dog entered.Once the walk starts at 9am sharp, a trail of dogs and walkers will meander through the streets around the school, with water points for dogs and their owners conveniently located along the route. Marshalls and traffic officials will ensure the safety of the walkers, and medical and veterinary crews will be provided by the CoGH SPCA and Royal Canin to ensure everyone crosses the finish line in good shape. Each participant will receive a goodie bag at registration and after the walk the organisers will hand out spot prizes. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss their dog’s

nutritional needs with Royal Canin staff and veterinarians at their exhibition stand. Royal Canin cautioned that owners with old dogs, dogs with joint problems or short-nose breeds should consider consulting a veterinarian before committing to taking part in the walkathon. Entries cost R30 per person and R20 per dog, and children in prams are free. For more information and to enter online visit www.spca-ct.co.za. Alternatively contact the CoGH SPCA on 021 700 4141/80.

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SIMPLY SOUTH MARKET AT PLUMSTEAD METHODISTEnjoy a unique shopping experience close to your doorstep at this Christmas market. A hundred crafters will showcase their handcrafted products just in time for you to choose that perfect Christmas gift. A glass-engraving artist will be on hand to personalise your gift. Plus there will be a wide range of gifts, catering for all ages, from young to old. To complete this new shopping experience, light snacks will be available in the cosy tearoom.The market will run daily from Monday, November 28 to December 3, from 10am to 8pm, and will be held in the hall of the Plumstead Methodist Church in Brenda Road.A special raffle will be held and the proceeds will be donated to an old-age home.Entry is free. Call Glenys at 083 6186366 or email [email protected] for information.

GUIDED GARDEN TOURSThe Vineyard Hotel offers wonderful guided tours through its lush beautiful gardens home to a wide range of fantastic bird species. Since 1980, the well-known landscape architect Ann Sutton has set about designing the 6 acres of garden. Based on the theme of water gardens and features, it has developed into one of the most beautiful landscaped gardens in the Western Cape. The Liesbeeck River flows through the bottom of the garden and it is worthwhile to indulge in a leisurely stroll along the many paths and follow the river walk boards. Experience a blend of indigenous and typical Cape flora, surrounded by spectacular mountain views. Black and White Stinkwood, Yellowwood, Hard Pear, Wild Olive, Coral and Cabbage trees, mingle with Silver Birch, Camellias and Azaleas. Admire the much-photographed pin-cushions, broken here and there by a flaming hedge of Bougainvillea. Meander along discreetly camouflaged steps leading to the fountain, while a hadeda bird might be seen on the branches of a tall tree, and encounters with squirrels and tortoises are quite possible.

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Claremont’s Shaheed Ebrahim walked away with the coveted title of Western Cape Emerging Tourism

Entrepreneur of the Year.He won R10 000 prize money and an all-expenses paid trip to Berlin sponsored by SA Breweries.The announcement was made recently by SA Tourism at Clarens in Bloemfontein. Among the 45 contenders for the title were owners of guesthouses and adventure-sport

companies. Shaheed is founder and owner of Escape to the Cape - a destination management service that offers shuttling services, guided tours, accommodation arrangements and business services. But what makes his service unique is that he marries state-of-the-art technology with his tour operation.The first service of its kind in the country, Shaheed offers visitors to Cape Town a mobile Wi-Fi and complimentary iPad service in his shuttle.“This has huge appeal to tourists as most overseas visitors - even though technologically advanced - don’t always travel with a Smart phone and they don’t have access to 3G. They have to wait until they get to the hotel to use the Internet. The service we offer is hugely popular because of its social-networking opportunities. Tourists can be standing in front of Table Mountain taking a photo and they can put it on to Facebook. Their friends following them can immediately see where they are. Visitors from the USA are also eligible to make free calls to family and friends back home,” said Shaheed.The technology also has huge appeal to children.“When you’re travelling around with kids they don’t want to listen to the tour operator explaining the history of a place. While I talk to the parents they can keep themselves busy on an iPad,” says Shaheed.Shaheed’s unique business has attracted the support of high-profile clients. More recently third-year college students, sponsored by Oprah Winfrey, arrived in Cape Town from the USA with two professors and two co-ordinators to learn more about the way HIV clinics are run here. Escape to the Cape stepped up to the challenge. “They liked the idea that I had Wi-Fi on board because each of those students needed to do daily reporting on what had happened during the day. While most students would be expected to compile their reports at the end of the day at their hotels, these students completed their reports while driving from point A to point B, and were able to report back to their universities and funders immediately. It was a logistical ground breaker,” said Shaheed.He has also entered into negotiations with US’ Felicia Mabuza Suttle, highly acclaimed former SA talkshow host, to accommodate her next visit to South Africa.Formerly a banker in India,

Shaheed launched Escape to the Cape 17 months ago. The concept for the business came from his extensive travels and his use of mobile application Whistle in Wi-Fi hotspots. This enabled him to contact friends and family in the USA en-route. He noticed a gap in the market for tour operators catering to the needs of today’s discerning and technologically savvy traveller.Leveraging whatever assistance he could get to grow his business and to learn, Shaheed joined the Tourism Enterprise Partnership (TEP) and has never looked back. “With the guidance and assistance of TEP I have managed to structure my business and focus on key areas,” said Shaheed. He was incorporated into a TEP mentorship programme and his relationship with his mentor was key to his survival in the early months. “The constant support, advice and encouragement offered by TEP and my mentor ensured that I did not throw in the towel,” said Shaheed. TEP also partly sponsored his trip to the World Travel Market in London in November 2010 where he gained insight into how the world’s most successful tour companies operate. Not one to keep still, Shaheed’s next move is to introduce virtual tours whereby friends and family of passengers will be able to tap into footage from a live camera feed in his shuttle.

The national Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year will be announced at the travel Indaba in Durban next year.

Claremont entrepreneur nabs coveted tourism award

SUMMER LIVING BIG-SCREEN FESTIVAL Those who think outside the box of mainstream media will rejoice in the feast of free-thinking documentaries on offer. The 2011 Freedom to Create documentary week at the Labia Cinema in Cape Town is running from now until Sunday, November 20. Film fundis can view some of the best film entries up for the 2011 Freedom to Create prize. Highlight of the Freedom to Create celebration is a performance by the legendary Baaba Maal at Kirstenbosch Gardens. The concert includes the Gugulethu Tenors and Kwaito artist EeS on Saturday, November 19 at 5.30pm. To book for this concert go to www.webtickets.co.za or contact the Kirstenbosch ticket office on 021 761 2866. The documentary week has been organised in collaboration with While You Were Sleeping, a Cape Town-based non-profit collective committed to bringing progressive documentaries with important social and environmental messages to local audiences.Freedom to Create is an international organisation which supports the courage of artists around the world, as well as artists who use their creativity to create a better and freer world. At the event, the annual prize will be awarded in both the main and imprisoned artists’ categories. All the proceeds from online ticket sales go to the Music Therapy Community Clinic in Cape Town. Tickets for the films are available at http://www.freedomtocreate.com/ticketsFor more information about the films please visit http://ftcdocumentaryweek.wordpress.com/the-films-2/

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Shaheed Ebrahim won the Western Cape Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year for his innovative use of WI-FI technology as a tour operator.


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started the Table Mountain Blues Summit in 2006 and this year will celebrate the festival at Bloemendal Winehouse in Durbanville. The event will take place on Saturday, November 26 from 1pm to midnight. A born musician, Richard was into Heavy Metal bands like Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Deep Purple when he was only 12 years old. He was in his twenties when he embraced the world of Blues. “I haven’t forgotten my rock roots, but these days I’m constantly trying to marry the two genres and am primarily a Blues/Rock guitarist and songwriter. I love the point at which Blues and Rock meet.” Now endorsed by Fender and one of only three in the country, Richard is a real force to be reckoned with. He has over 26 years of frenzied fretboard fiddling experience and was part of an international tour to Europe with Boulevard Blues in 2010. “Although we played at a few Blues festivals in Holland when we were on tour last year, they were on a much smaller scale than the Blues Summit,” he said.He has also chalked up a formidable record of 2000 live gigs. “My main guitar influences were Al Di Meola, Eddie Van Halen, Paul Gilbert and countless others. These days I am inspired by guitarists like Joe Bonamassa and Philip Sayce.”Richard has been playing with the Boulevard Blues since 1999, when the Blues Broers disbanded after the death of their drummer Frank Frost (Albert Frost’s dad). He said: “Dr John who sang for the Blues Broers started the Boulevard Blues soon afterwards and I joined them about two years later. This was after the original guitarist Wayne Pauli left and went solo. We’ve pretty much been a tight-knit family unit since then and have played all over the country, Namibia and Europe.”In November 2006, Richard and Mike Combrinck held the first Table Mountain Blues Summit.“With the help of Boulevard Blues and Combustion Technology, and now recently Paul Bothner, the festival has been running for the last six years with great success and has delivered top-class performances by Blues Broers, Albert Frost Trio, Dan Patlansky, Delta Blue, Piet Botha, Dave Ferguson, Natasha Meister and Black Cat Bones, just to name a few.”Richard said the Blues Summit is a rare chance for music lovers to follow their passion for the

Blues. “There is not much on offer for the discerning Blues’ lover due to lack of coverage by local radio and TV. There is a gap in the market for good Blues/Rock music which is why this festival is growing larger every year. Blues’ listeners are a high LSM group in South Africa. But the real message of the Blues is that although the music is essentially about misery it’s actually about hope and it delivers a clear message that you’ll get over the problem whatever it is. Blues is said to be a distinctly universal music language speaking to and connecting all other music genres. In the same way that it brings so many musical styles together, the Blues’ melting pot also brings together different people of all age groups,” he said.

SONGBIRD LIESL TO SING AT SUNDAY SOIREEThose who enjoy classical voices will be interested in the Sunday Soirées at the Masque Theatre. The next soirée is entitled Songs of Love and Laughter and is performed one night only – Sunday, November 20 at 8pm. This features the lovely voice of talented Liesl Hartje. She teams up with versatile pianist Victor Tichart for a heartwarming programme. Highly acclaimed pianist Victor Tichart is a virtuoso in his field and is also a very skilled comedian. Liesl Hartje (soprano) was born in Cape Town. After spending time in the United Kingdom she returned to Cape Town to resume her singing career. Liesl has performed in various classical concerts in Nuremburg, Bucharest, Prague and Budapest. She performs throughout the Cape Peninsula and winelands, and was the leading lady in Playbill Productions’ presentation of The Wonderful World of Operetta which was very well received by Masque Theatre audiences. Tickets are R75. Masque Theatre Club members enjoy a R10 discount which includes light snacks. To book call 021 788 1898.

Lovely Liesl Hartje will perform in “Songs of Love and Laughter” at the Masque Theatre on Sunday, November 20

The Boulevard Blues band: Richard Pryor, guitarist, Dr John on vocals, Rob Stemmet on bass, Greg Smith on Blues harp and percussion and Graeme Abbott on drums. Check www.bluesfest.co.za for more information.

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The new route for Cape Epic 2012 has been announced, with the venue for the prologue no longer earmarked

for Tokai Forest. This was the word of Cape Epic race director, Kati Cask.“All in all it’s going to be a fantastic experience for everyone. There will be lots of new routes to look forward to. The Cape Epic is all about change and innovation,” said Kati.Kati said that changing the route annually was part of the race’s mandate to keep the race varied. “In 2009 we were on the front face of Table Mountain and we wanted to return to Table Mountain the following year so we then tried Tokai. In years to come we may return there,” said Kati. “Having last year’s prologue in Tokai was an absolutely amazing experience. The feedback was great. Table Mountain National Parks was happy and we were happy, but it’s very important for us to keep changing the Cape Epic route. It makes it a new experience for the riders each year,” said Kati. The dramatic new route of the ninth edition of the Absa Cape Epic takes place from March 25 to April 1, 2012. There are 1200 riders competing in the Cape Epic and 50 countries will be represented. The route will be as challenging as previous years. Both local and international mountain-biking enthusiasts will be taking on the demanding eight-day mountain bike adventure of 781km with 16 300m of climbing from Meerendal Wine Estate in Durbanville to Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West.The prologue of the Cape Epic 2012 will start and end at Meerendal Wine Estate in Durbanville. The distance of 27km is coincidentally the same as that of the distance covered at the 2011 prologue in Tokai. But, while the prologue’s distance is the same, Katie said 2012’s prologue route would be tougher. “There will be 800m of climbing. It’s not something we were planning, nor was it that the route at Tokai was too easy. We simply looked at the best route options and the prologue happened to be the same distance as last year’s.”The Cape Epic 2012 prologue will include various spectator points. “This is an advantage of the Durbanville area where there are many opportunities for the public to explore and enjoy the race. The public will be able to enjoy the restaurants and wine farms while watching riders go past. There will also be access on the trails for hikers and cyclists. Extra routes will be created for those who want to witness the challenging climbs and technical downhills,” said Kati.Following the prologue, the riders are moving to Robertson.“This is a town the Cape Epic has never been to before. We’re spending three nights there. Then the race moves to Caledon and we’re spending the last night at Oak Valley,” said Kati.

Kati said that overall Cape Epic 2012 will introduce a few firsts, among them a hilltop finish in the prologue, no time trials in the middle of the race and a more competitive ladies’ skills set. “This is because the ladies’ race is now UCI rated. That should attract exciting international teams in this category,” said Kati.

Entries for the Cape Epic 2012 are closed.If someone is interested in entering in 2013, entries become available on April 2, 2012. There will be 100 entries available on a first-come, first-served basis. Thereafter there will be a lottery system where people can apply for tickets until May 30. The draw takes place in early June.For more information visit www.cape-epic.com

BIKERS GEAR UP FOR THE CYCLE TOUR SEASONCyclists who want to enter Die Burger Cycle Tour need to enter now as the 92km route is the last seeding opportunity for the 2012 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, and it is more than 75% full. “Entries are filling up and cyclists shouldn’t wait until the last minute to enter,” says David Bellairs, CEO of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust. “The shorter 44km route is a beautiful ride and ideal for novice cyclists to use as training in preparation for the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour.” The organisers have recently launched a novice programme aimed at cyclists who are brand new to the sport and who are keen to cycle in a race, but don’t know where to start. This novice programme will provide cyclists with all the encouragement and help they need from skills training to facilitated outrides – ensuring they are ready to participate and enjoy the 44km route of Die Burger Cycle Tour. Newcomers to cycling races only need a bicycle and a helmet. For more information email [email protected]. Die Burger Cycle Tour takes place on Sunday, December 4 and is the Western Cape’s second biggest road-cycling event. Entries are limited to 4500 for the 92km route and 1500 for the 44km route respectively. Visit www.dieburgercycletour.co.za and follow the easy instructions to enter online. Entries will close November 18 or as soon as the entry limits have been reached.

CAPE EPIC 2012 WELCOMES NEW ROUTE

We wanted to return to Table Mountain the following year so we then tried Tokai. In years to come we may return there.

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