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Irene Town CrierNovember 2014

Living in peace

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Front cover photo: Lisle CarombaDeadline for the December/January 2015 issue of Irene Town Crier is 28 November 2014.

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3ContentsLiving in peace 4

What’s on? 5

Hennops River 6

From the ILA 12

A visit to High Cloud 16

Village quiz 20

Christmas for the guards 23

Irene Middle School library 24

Small businesses 26

Small cries 28

Important telephone numbers 30

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And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding

fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth : and it was so.- Genesis 1:11

4Living in peace

A community is defined as a social unit of any size that shares common values. And Irene certainly falls into that category.

With loads of history and interesting stories to tell, some members of our community have generations of value added to our village so it was with excitement that I recently received an article from Lisle Caromba after her visit to the gardens of High Cloud. For those of you who have often walked past the property (through the golf course) and wondered what is behind the stone walls - Lisle has managed to give us a glimpse of the maganificent gardens inside.

High Cloud must rank as one of South Africa’s most beautiful gardens. I hope that you find this feature of interest. Lisle says she was quite intimidated by the magazine space restrictions she was faced with - photographs of this garden could easily fill a glossy coffee table book. To squash it into a page was impossible so you can see more pictures on the website www.tlgpublishing.co.za under Irene Town Crier, High Cloud.

The recent rains have certainly made our village beautiful and perhaps some of the images captured by Lisle will inspire our many neighbours with green fingers.

One of the pleasures of my early morning walks is the gardens of Irene...

‘Till next monthTracey

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If you have an event that you would like to feature in our new What’s on? section, please email the details to [email protected].

Irene Market

Irene Garden Club

*For more information about the Irene Garden Club please contact Di on 012 667 17130 012 667

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Pretoria Youth Theatre’s production The Little Mermaid at the Irene Village Hall

Pretoria Youth Theatre’s production The Little Mermaid at the Irene Village Hall

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IRENE ASSOCIATION PO BOX 1 IRENE 0062 At the end of each year the Irene Association who manage our Village Hall host a Tea for our Senior Citizens . This year the Tea will be held in the Village Hall on Wednesday 26 November at 09H00. We rely on donations from our local community. We will be serving cocktails, tea, coffee and a delicious array of snacks . We are in need of hostesses to host a table of ten. All food is supplied by the committee, hosts just need to set a table for 10. We try and give each person (about 130) a gift to take home, normally a box of biscuits or a box of chocolates. We also need gifts for lucky draws eg : plants, biscuits, chocolates, sweets, gift vouchers etc. We appeal to the incredible generosity of the community to make this a very special day for these very special people. Please contact Barbara Tanton on 0828992550 if you are able to assist financially or as a hostess. Our bank details are Irene Association, Standard Bank, Lyttelton, branch code 010945 account number 011719362. Receipts will be issued on request. Yours sincerely Barbara Tanton Chairperson Irene Association

The Smuts House Museum Goodwill Country Fair

Saturday 31 January 2015

The Smuts House Museum is having a Goodwill Country Fair to raise funds for the upkeep of the Big House.

Donations of white elephant, knitting, needlework, baked goods, books, plants, and toys for our kiddies’ entertainment area are

urgently required.

Offers to help run stalls welcomed

For more information please contact:

Sandra 083 5957293 [email protected]

or Ester 072 733 7930 [email protected]

or Marion 083 455 1736 [email protected]

8 Crisis? What crisis?I recently wrote an article about the state of our Hennops River but wanted to ensure that we remain informed of the issue and also that we are aware of how our lack of resolution impacts on those downstream of us, so am writing again.

I want to be clear upfront that I am no expert and have no qualification in the assessment of this problem but have gleaned information from interviews with those who are, in addition to online research and attending meetings where information is on hand.

I agree that we remain the “victims” of the pollution upstream, while contributing knowingly or unknowingly as the river flows through Centurion, but at some point there has to be a concerted, collective movement to change the tide. It is also easier to point a finger and say that it’s the informal settlements or industry that should carry the blame but the poor in this country do not have access to sanitation or, in many instances, education or awareness about the problem and the real danger it poses. The rich build on the wetlands alongside the rivers and contribute to the erosional activity of the riverbanks too so everyone is responsible and accountable but frankly, when you’re literally fighting to put bread on the table daily there’s little interest in the environment no matter how dire the consequence so it’s up to those who have bread on the table to care!

The Hennops River is terrifying BUT according to an interview with Sibusisu Mabasa, City of Tshwane Director of Water, it is a diluted version of what we receive upstream from the Olifantspruit and Kaalspruit tributaries. These two wind through Ekhureleni and Johannesburg City Councils respectively and join the Hennops just outside of Irene. Mr Mabasa noted that a CSIR study in 2009 revealed a few common pathogens i.e. cholera and salmonella in these two rivers. The Hennops comes from Rietvlei, which is our drinking water resource and is therefore treated and cleaned, and as such dilutes the filth coming in upstream so what we see daily in the Hennops River is only a portion of the pollution going into the other rivers. This is an enormous crisis!

Let’s review the identified causes of the pollution (ref. 702 interview with City of Tshwane Director of Water):

- Upstream litter, both garbage and dead animals etc.

- Informal settlements with no access to sanitation dumping raw sewerage into the river.

- Illegal dumping of garbage near to water resources and poor waste removal in low cost housing areas in Ekhureleni and Johannesburg.

- Purposeful blocking of the sewerage system to sift through sewerage for valuables and to access water to irrigate their vegetables.

- Destruction of our wetlands by developments that build along the rivers and force the water into the rivers rather than filtering through the wetlands that naturally clean the water.

- Extreme delays by DWAF in declaring the issue an emergency and giving “permission” for our Tshwane Council to work on the problem.

- A lack of political will to get Ekhureleni and Johannesburg City Councils to work with Tshwane City Council.

Think of the water being used to irrigate your fruit and vegetables. Think of the water that you rely on to come out of your taps clean to drink. Think of how you can make a difference whether financially or politically to change this life-threatening scourge. What can you do? First, SMS “Hennops” to 45341 at a cost of R1 to add your name to a petition by AfriForum who are engaging in litigation on the issue. Next, consider making a donation to AfriForum to fund this cause. And then, place pressure on your political structures and tell everyone you can about what is happening to our water resources. Civil awareness and pressure are powerful tools when the topic is relevant to every living thing on Earth.

As a little more motivation, see the images taken recently at a once idyllic spot downstream around Hennops River Valley near Hartebeesport. The filth and pollution in the river flows unabated downstream, destroying everything in its wake. The fish, some very good sized carp, are suffocating in the water. They are dying in large numbers. If that isn’t frightening, then I don’t know what is.

If you would like to make a contribution to this endeavour, please contact me on [email protected].

Regards

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GARANKUWA HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS 2014

Once again I am appealing to the people of Irene to collect toys

that are in good condition for the children at George Mukarhi Hospital. For the past 28 years I have collected toys to give to the children on Christmas Day. This will be the only gift that the child will probably ever receive. Toys can be dropped off at 19 Bruce

Road, Irene.

Barbara Tanton

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Dear Residents and ILA Members

The December Festive Season is finally here and we are sure that many of you will be relieved to experience a bit of holiday time with family and friends or to have the chance to spend time away or just enjoy a slow wind down at the end of the year. Driving at this time can also be hazardous so please be careful on the roads should you be driving and come home safely to us after your holiday break.

Criminals, sadly, never go on holiday so we’d like to give you a few pointers when heading off over this time to ensure that you and your homes remain safe and undisturbed.

Protecting your perimeter

The perimeter wall is your first line of defence. Should you have an electric fence on the wall, ensure that the system is maintained and in good working order. Stop intruders gaining access over your wall. This will stop criminals from getting into the property to tamper with doors and alarm systems. Your second line of defence can be outdoor beams - these are normally only used in conjunction with the alarm system when residents are at home. Lastly you should have a good alarm system with zones and an audible alarm. If you have an alarm system in your home, make sure it is working at all times. Test it regularly, especially after heavy storms, power disruptions and before you go on holiday. The system’s guarantee and your insurance cover may be compro-mised if your alarm system is found to be out of order at the time of the claim. Always switch on the alarm system when you leave home. If your alarm is not switched on at the time of an unforeseen break-in, an insurer can refuse your claim.

Make your neighbour a friend

If you have any friends in your street or neighbourhood that you can trust, give them a copy of your key and put their phone number on your list of emergency numbers. Advise your neighbours if you are going away and provide them with a contact number should they observe any unwanted activity at your home while away.

If you are going away, please send EBS and the ILA your holiday dates,

key-holder ‘s cell number and details of a house-sitter or staff that will be staying on your property. Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

Teach your children

Spend some time showing your children how to use the telephone and where to locate the list of emergency numbers. Explain each emergency number to them and make sure that they know the best procedure for any crisis situation.

Strangers can easily mislead children. Allocate a “trust word” and give this word to an adult as a form of password to let the children know that you gave them permission and that it is safe to trust the stranger in an emergency.

Junk mail

Try to ensure that your post box is cleared on a regular basis should you be going away so that your piled up mail does not make your unoccupied house a target to criminals.

Pets

Please ensure that you have made alternative accommodation arrangements for your pets if you’re not going to be at home or consider taking your pet with you on holiday. Lonely pets that escape or pets that get lost cannot be held by the ILA and will not be held at the EBS Security office at the Oval so will have to be taken to the local SPCA for safe keeping until claimed and costs will be incurred for the owner. Please ensure that your pets have a collar and ID or chip to assist us in returning your animals. If you have arranged for a pet sitter, please ensure that they have your pets’ vet contact details available and that they are advised what to do when a pet goes missing.

Electricity

Remember to turn off your stove, TV and your geyser – apart from the safety hazard it will save on your energy account.

Recycling

After unwrapping the mountains of gifts that are packaged in everything from paper and cardboard to plastic and polystyrene, please keep the paper items separate for collection by Ronnie Recycling or sign up with one of the wonder-ful recycling offerings we have available in the village.

“What we do today, right now, will have an accumulated effect on all of our tomorrows” – Alexandra Stoddard

Membership

Our services are only delivered due to the support of our membership. Should you not currently be a member and would like to contribute toward the on-going security of our village, please contact Jan or Alyson.

Contact numbers:

Alyson Lea-Cox: 072 714 3740Jan Swanepoel: 083 607 6600EBS Security: 012 667 6337 / 071 576 5904

We wish you all a very blessed and restful Christmas and a prosperous 2015.

Your ILA

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A visit to High Cloud...by Lisle Caromba

Inheriting a vast and awe-inspiring, but sadly neglected garden would daunt anyone.

But Michelle van der Byl is not anyone. She comes from a gardening family. Her mother, Gaynor Hildyard, worked for Keith Kirsten for many years, and has taught and inspired her daughter over the last 30 years.

So Michelle took on High Cloud, a garden of about 6 acres (including the paddock), with zest and energy.

What makes High Cloud the envy of any gardener – is the trees. The van der Byl’s started farming in Irene in 1895 and the property boasts many mature and beautiful trees.

Michelle has treated them with great respect. New trees are constantly being planted. In total some 300 have been planted over the last 18 years. Michelle has added her personal touch, with some blossom trees and a wonderful selection of Japanese maples. Their frothy foliage ranges from purple, to reds and oranges, to the freshest of lime greens.

Thus one walks in the garden from areas of dappled shade into sunlight, marvelling at the interplay between casual meadow areas to semi-formal Italian style focal points. From vast spreading trees which must have been the joy of their children’s lives, to secret spaces; which must have provided the children with many hours of hide and seek. I smilingly wondered whether hide and seek might have been forbidden – for the huge difficulty in finding children who did not want to be found!

Michelle thinks big! She was inspired by a dear garden friend, Jan van Bergen, who envisioned the boldness and drama of two huge scale water features. These have matured, and become more restful and beautiful over time. Near the en-trance of the house is a dam, with a sunken stone folly, which is enlivened by the antics of the resident ducks and swans. Further on, is a large pond, spanned by a classic arched stone bridge. This is the domain of the black swans, which I skirted with care, on my visit. On the hillock next to it, are three gigantic gum trees. Gums are nowadays scorned as water guzzlers, yet one can only stand in ven-eration before these huge trees, which seem to be straight out of a Tolkien novel!

Their peeling bark is a natural artwork. Placed between them is a large bronze: “The Rape of the Sabine Women”, the original of which is in Florence.

From their home, the family has a lovely view of the rose garden. The planting is wonderfully naturalistic, with old fashioned flowers like hollyhocks and poppies allowed to ramble between the roses. The design of the rose garden is classic, with an arbour in the centre and statuary before it.

The arbour is covered by a mixture of creepers. Wisteria gives early spring beauty, while star jasmine flowers through most of summer and provide some shade during winter.

Slowly one moves towards the woodland areas. In the sunlit areas, surely fairies dance between the joyful mix of English style flowers. Fox gloves, Giant Delphiniums, Cleome, Shirley Poppies and Iceland Poppies, Columbines, Penstemon, Arum Lilies.

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Forget Me Nots self seed happily and Clematis rambles wherever it can.

In denser shade, a sense of mystery and awe prevails. Here green dominates, with ivies and ferns. The dogs quieten, and poke their noses with caution. Statuary is all over, growing slowly more mossy over the years.

I so admired the clever way she has dis-guised the “nuts and bolts” of a garden. One would never dream that a crum-bling stone wall covered by creepers is

in fact a water tank. One notices the gentle sound of water in the garden – but does not notice the pumps which keep the system going. They have been cleverly disguised as discreet focal points under stone. Even the compost area is attractive. I smiled at the way that old garden tools find a resting home in “the grave-yard” garden. The family’s swimming pool has also been tucked away, into their private fun area.

Michelle, I salute you!

How well do you know your village?Finally we have come to the end of the get to know your village, thank you to all those people that took part and for all the fun e-mails. I hope that it has kept a lot of you busy and aware of what we have in the village and very importantly, kept you off the couch.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a fantastic and peaceful New Year.

If you think you know the answers or can hunt them down, send your results to me in an e-mail and I will let you know how you did. My address: [email protected].

Season’s greetings Peter

November‘s challenge:

Photo 1: The cow that symbolizes Irene, hangs outside this gate. What is the address please?

Photo 2: One of our budding artists decided that this electrical box needed to be beautified with some form of Ndebele painting, it is between two house numbers, what are those numbers?

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Naomi Smith083 461 1231

Your reSideNt realtor ServiNg ireNe reSideNtS SiNce 2002

[email protected]

Fire WoodDelivered per solid cube 1/2 ton load or 1.5 ton load

delivered to your doorstep

Oscar078 389 9632

At the time of going to the press there were no responses to the previous Issue, probably due to the fact that it was very late and people are still trying to

hunt down the clues (when it’s not raining!), if you do find them please send in your results.

Photo 3: Believe it or not someone has to maneuver their way around a tree everyday that is growing in the centre of their drive-way, that has to be a love for trees – well done! Give me the address please?

SOMETHING BUGGING YOU?

Tel: 012 656 1341For all Pest Management Solutions

Mobile 082-383-5817 [email protected]

Work 012-667-1709 http://spotonlaser.wix.com/spotonlaser

Corporate gifts & branding, personal gifts, decorations,

scrapbooking, mosaic templates, trophies, wedding accessories,

rubber stamps, and much more.

SP T- NLASER CREATIONS

Specialist laser cutting & engraving

Contact us to turn your ideas into realities

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Southdowns

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EssieJoanne

Office: 012 667 2167www.seeff.com

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*Selling * Renting * Buying

Christmas for the GuardsWith the holidays just around the corner, please remember our EBS guards this Christmas. Many live far from home and so we would like to treat them

and the Control Room staff with goodie bags, to thank them for working over the Festive Season and keeping us safe.

We would appreciate donations of the following items which may be delivered to Jan or Dawie at The Oval office, Mon – Fri (06h00 – 17h30)

Cheese Wedges Cool drinks Cheddars (any flavour) Chocolate bars Snack bars Chips/Fritos/Nik Naks Peanut & Raisins strips Fruit Rolls Biscuits (small packs) Peanut Brittle Knorr Cup a Soup Sweets/fizzers/suckers

Christmas crackers

Cash donations would also be welcome - these will be used to purchase extra items of food.

Perishables such as fruit or muffins may be delivered just before Christmas or New Year, to Dawie, EBS Manager at the Oval.

If you are willing to assist with packing goodie bags, please contact Jan - Cell: 083 607 6600 or Alyson - Cell: 072 714 3740.

With many thanksYour ILA

Acting course for children during the December School holidays - 09:00-12:30.

Children 4-14 years of age.

Course 1: 8 & 9 December. Course 2: 10 and 11 December.

For more info contact us on [email protected] or call us on 084 804 0490.

The tale of the Irene Middle School library...It’s a classic tale of a community in need and a local volunteer who, through dedication, determination and a drive to do good, has improved the lives of our local children. When Luisa Wood of Irene, set out to find a project that would enable her to give back to the community two and half years ago, little did she know that her efforts would be so rewarding.

On 3 September 2014, Irene Middle School officially opened their new school library.

When Luisa first visited the school her intention was to find out what their needs were and how she could help. She soon discovered that although the school had a ‘library’, the dedicated room was being used as a storage facility!

She rounded up some volunteers and together they managed to sort, clean, paint, decorate and fill the library with interesting books. Coupled with this, some of the regular volunteers (including Luisa) started reading with the children once a week to help the teachers boost the reading interest and skills in the school. Irene Middle School are clearly grateful to Luisa and all the volunteers who made this project a sucess as was seen at the opening ceremony. With thanks

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from the Principal and various members of staff, together with the pupils them-selves, Luisa has managed to instill excitement and a sense of hope of what a difference their library is going to make in their lives.

Luisa and the volunteers will continue to visit the school and help with extra reading... it was Irene Middle School’s lucky day when Luisa walked through their doors.

If you would like to help Luisa with the reading project please contact her on 082 491 4959 or 012 667 5390.Before...

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Ann Campbell (ARAD – Teach Dip) School of Dance: offering Pilates and Body Conditioning, Ballet – especially for the younger child at home studio and Irene Homes Hall, Ballroom and Latin American – social group classes, private lessons and wedding dances. Phone Ann 012 667 5187/083 316 7842 or email [email protected].

LP Gas: Cannisters delivered to your home. 9kg, 19kg, 48kg. Phone Colin 082 856 5335 e-mail orders [email protected] School of T’ai Chi Ch’uan: Holistic Internal Martial Art incor-porating deep breathing, slow rythmic movement bringing balance and harmony, peace and tranquillity. Self defence martial applications. Often described as a moving meditation. Please Con-tact Ainslie at 012 667 2262 or 082 568 0467.

Security/Steelwork: Welding and repair work

of steel fencing, burglar bars, security gates and motorised gates and intercom systems. Guar-anteed professional work. Phone Koos Sutherland 082 374 7164.

Extra Maths classes for Gr 8 to 12 in Irene (English or Afri-kaans). Available from 16h00 to 18h00 week-days. Fees payable per class or month. Contact Sigrid van der Walt (B.Sc (Hons) Mathematics) at 082 253 5079.

Education products: For good quality, reason-ably priced educational toys, books, posters. wooden products, fantasy furniture, music instru-ments, stationary and arts and crafts from Grow, Unique kids, Smile and other education ranges please contact Mandy 083 256 7949 or email [email protected].

Certified Body Talk Practioner: Body Talk is a natural health care system, which is de-

signed to work with, and support, your body’s own natural ability to heal it-self. Contact Eleanor 082 812 7606, www.body-talkhealth.co.za or email [email protected].

Small businesses

Paving: I am John Banda and I do very good paving. I have learnt my skills from a paving company so I can do all kinds of patterns. Now I am working on my own. I have done paving in Irene so I have good referenc-es.Please call me at 078 039 5197.

Do you feel tired, unhealthy? Then try the world’s highest ranked dietary supplement, guaranteed to increase your health naturally or your money back! Do you want to look younger? Ask for your free anti-ageing product demon-stration and experience great results immediately! Contact Werner or Janet for more information at [email protected] or call us at 071 450 9136.

Writing services: also includes editing, proof-

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27reading, translation or English tutoring. Contact Anrica Mills at 084 800 0660 or email [email protected].

For bee removal con-tact Anton 073 527 9666.

“Ladies Oasis” in Irene provides a private, peaceful surrounding for women that need to relax with a Full Body Mas-sage. Also provides Sport Massages for women only. Hours: Monday to Thursday 18h00 to 20h00, Saturdays 09h00 to 14h00 and Public Holidays 10h00 to 13h00. Please contact Char-maine on 079 412 0044 after hours or alternatively send a sms to make a booking.

Smuts House MuseumOuma’s Tea Garden

Jan Smuts Ave, off Nellmapius Rd, Irene

Caravan ParkSmall Functions Arboretum & Trail

071 100 8481

www.smutshouse.co.za

012 667 1176/80

[email protected] Tea Garden 083 595 7293

Dogs on leads welcome

Smuts House

Tea Garden Closed on Mondays

Elize van den Berg 082 924 5178 012 667 2273

Yoga @ Southdowns

Contact Katherine

084 302 9186

www.kathyoga.com

Professional organ-iser: I will assist you with organising your home. Let me help you declutter and take your unwanted items to charities. I can also project manage a

renovation then clean up and pack the house back for you to move back into. References available. Contact Coleen 072 618 3180 or 012 665 0716.

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PLEASE NOTE: Irene Town Crier will no longer list domestic worker advertisements in the Small Cries section. Please contact the agency advertised below for all domestic workers seeking employment as well as employers seeking reputable domestic help.

Accommodation

3 Bedroom house in Irene to let. 2 Garages, 2 bath, 1 en-suite, large garden, large kitchen, separate dining room, lounge. Available immediately. Monthly rental upon request. Contact Petra 082 453 6133.

For sale

I sell Persian carpets from home. I bring to your

home to view. Best prices. Based in Irene. Call Audrey 083 635 0567.

General

Back by popular demand. Aspirant vet students here to look after your home and pets while you enjoy your vacation. Two 23 year old students will feed, wash, walk and care for your pets as well as pool care, turning lights on or off, alarm checks

etc. Please contact Jean 084 536 3805 or Megan 084 536 3937 for bookings

Driving a lot? Save up to 25% on fuel costs with our unique fuel saver. New to SA. Call 083 635 0567.

Wanted

Looking for a lady who is able to collect a young child from

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Cornwall School at 12h30 each weekday and drop off at an Irene home. Monetary fee will be given. Applicants should have a valid drivers licence and be reliable and responsible. Interested applicants can contact Katherine 083 666 3872 or email [email protected].

Bokdrolle wanted – (little round droppings found behind buck!) for the Smuts House

Goodwill Fair in January 2015. Can anyone let us have dried bokdrols? Apparently kudu are best but any other buck droppings will also be acceptable! [email protected].

Unwanted gifts wanted (bath preparations, cosmetics, socks, etc. etc.) – as prizes and for the tombola at the Smuts House Goodwill Fair in January. We will collect. 012 667 4924, [email protected].

Read it - donate it…! All those popular paperbacks that are cluttering up your bookshelves, we’d love them for the book stall at the Smuts House Goodwill Fair in January 2015. We will come and collect: 012 667 4924, [email protected].

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Numbers EBS

24hrs Control Room:

012 667 6337 or 071 576 5904

EBS Irene Manager (Dawie): 071 476 4110

ILA members without alarms should phone the EBS 24hr Control Room for assistance.

ILAIrene Village Manager - Jan Swanepoel: 083 607 6600

e-mail: [email protected]

ILA Administration Accounts (Veronica): 071 657 9547

(Alyson): 072 714 3740 Fax: 086 776 7452

e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]

Street Lightse-mail: [email protected] tel: 012 358 9999

Tshwane Metro Emergency Services

Power Failures: 012 358 2541 Water Supply: 012 358 2111

Ambulance/Fire: 10177 Metro Police: 1 0111

Important Telephone Numbers

EBS24hrs Control Room:

012 667 6337 or 071 576 5904

EBS Irene Manager (Dawie): 071 476 4110

ILA members without alarms should phone the EBS 24hr Control Room for assistance.

ILAIrene Village Manager - Jan Swanepoel: 083 607 6600

e-mail: [email protected]

ILA Administration Accounts (Veronica): 071 657 9547

(Alyson): 072 714 3740 Fax: 086 776 7452

e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]

Street Lightse-mail: [email protected] tel: 012 358 9999

Tshwane Metro Emergency Services

Power Failures: 012 358 2541 Water Supply: 012 358 2111

Ambulance/Fire: 10177 Metro Police: 1 0111

TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLYIrene Dairy Farm

Tel: 012 667 4822 | Address: Nellmapius Drive, Irene, GautengEmail: [email protected] | Web: www.irenefarm.co.za

Budget Beater Buy 1 get a second at half price

2 fried farm eggs, with 2 slices of bacon, 1 pork sausage, grilled tomato, grilled mushroom, 1 slice of toast and spicy fried potatoes

R 59.95per person.

Full English breakfast Includes a free “Irene Farm” Cream Cremachino

2 fried or scrambled farm fresh eggs, with 3 slices of bacon, 2 pork sausages, grilled tomato, grilled mushroom, 1 slice of toast and spicy fried pota-toes

R 79.95per person.

Breakfast BunOn the run, grab a bun

1 fried farm fresh egg, 100g homemade burger patty, grilled streaky bacon, lettuce tomato and mayo, accompanied by a half portion of chips

R 49.95per person.

Low Carb BreakfastDon’t break your diet

2 butter fried farm fresh eggs with a 100g pan fried sirloin steak, roasted cherry tomatoes and wilted spinach

R 79.95 per person.

Now open from 07:00

daily

Irene FarmWeekday Breakfast Specials

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