Umtamvuna Views: Potjies bubble on ‘Braai Day’
The team of judges decided that the ox-tail pot was the tastiest.
Heritage Day or ‘National Braai Day’ was celebrated at the Munster Bowling Club with a potjiekos cook-off. Four teams of cooks scurried about building fires, chopping vegetables and fussing over bubbling concoctions of delicious potjiekos.
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After many hours of bending over their hot fires, the team of judges decided that the ox-tail pot was the tastiest. The ‘Tail Blazers’, comprising your scribe, Judith Simpson, Anne Wells and Jeannette Offer were thrilled to be the winners. About 40 people enjoyed the morning and the delicious potjiekos lunch. Everyone had a great ‘braai day’!
Art on display
Dawn Broom is a self-taught artist who was born in Zimbabwe more years ago than she cares to remember. Her God-given creativity ensured that she was always involved in one art form or another throughout her life.
She gets her inspiration from the wonders of nature and is passionate about the beauty of line, design and colour. This passion drives her to want to paint all things beautiful.
Another of her passions is to use natural items both for interior and exterior design features and her last home in Zimbabwe was featured in the local lifestyle magazine. This skill evolved into an enthusiasm for mixed media works. Living by the sea, Dawn makes use of sea shells, drift wood, pebbles and anything she can find, which are obvious materials for many of her works, but her vision and creativity means there is no limit to choosing materials. Dawn’s gallery is at her home, 12 Ocean View Road, Marina Beach and has sold work to clients in Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, Canada and England. View Dawn’s fabulous art at the exhibition to be held at her home this Saturday, September 29 from 10am to 4pm.
Busy weekend
Port Edward enjoyed an eventful long weekend. The annual Matat to Pont three-day motorbike ride ended at The Pont resort where there was a live band, tented accommodation and much macho revelry. Last Saturday the Trafalgar Conservation Group organised a walk through the quaint leafy town to create awareness of the beauty and tranquillity of the town and the need for conservation. About 40 walkers set off, some intent on enjoying the strenuous 8km walk through shady roads, sugar cane fields and open grassland. The 4km leisurely group enjoyed the beauty and serenity of the lanes and the local beach. They were treated to a well-earned water stop at the lovely Kingfisher Lake Retreat near the northern boundary of the Mpenjati Reserve. The resort also made a generous donation to the conservation group which was much appreciated. Delicious hamburgers were prepared in the beach parking area and hungry walkers tucked in. A big thank you to all those who assisted, sponsored and took part in this worthwhile event.
Epic trip
Gail Botes of Leisure Bay has just returned from an amazing three-week trip to America and Canada. The trip has been on her ‘bucket list’ for decades and the dream eventually became a reality.
Her New York visit included a stop at Ground Zero, the site of the 2001 ‘9/11’ Twin Towers disaster where almost 3 000 people died. Each name is engraved into a metal railing encircling the monument. Gail found the experience extremely emotional. She also boarded the famous Rocky Mountaineer train that carries 780 passengers through the Rocky Mountains from Vancouver to Kamloops, and back again in the space of two days. She commented how amazing the glass dome train was and awe-inspiring the spectacular scenery of the Rock Mountains was. She had gorgeous weather and her trip exceeded even her highest expectations.
Pop in
Don’t forget the market at Cascade Estate (123 Old Pont Road) this Saturday (29th) from 9am until 1pm. This community-based market supports home industries and everyone is invited to enjoy the small town atmosphere with delicious goodies to eat and interesting arts and crafts.
Meeting feedback
The recent Sanral (South African National Roads Agency Limited) meeting regarding the proposed ‘borrow pit’ mining was well attended by about 100 interested locals. In essence, the R61 needs to be upgraded and materials like sand and stone need to be sourced, so the closer the source is to construction, the less cost to taxpayers. Another point raised is that the proposed Palm Beach site is farmland and not a pristine eco-sensitive environment.
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