EC Beads is a Bead and Art Shop located in the Fruit and Veg City, Voorbaai, Mossel Bay.

Art Supplies in Mossel Bay

Here at EC Beads in Mossel Bay, your creativity can experience a boost as you have a look at our various mediums, art supplies and beads.

Mossel Bay Beads and Art Shop

EC Beads and Art Shop in Mossel Bay offers a range of beads, mosaic necessities, wooden blanks, serviettes, sequins, costume Jewellery as well as fabric paint, acrylic paint, decoupage, Filana Clay and bronzing.

Here you will find that we have excellent prizes and offers advice on our beads and art supplies in store.

Mosaic, Decoupage and Beads Classes Available in Mossel Bay

EC Beads not only offers a range of beads and art supplies, here you can also take part in classes in mosaic, renew, decoupage, beading and lots more! All the products we use for our classes are available in our shop.

Come and have a look around in our shop. We are here to assist you in making your beading and art experience hassle free and great fun!

Tuinroete Agri Competition 2011

Win with Tuinroete Agri and Lalakoi Publishing

The  sixth edition of  The Lalakoi Holiday Pages was delivered late Friday afternoon at our premisses.  printed copies will be available free of charge to our holiday makes in the Garden Route throughout  the holiday season. The Lalakoi Holiday Pages brings its readers various holiday programs which are offered by our advertisers.

We once again offer interesting competitions to our readers.  Our online readers have two chances of entering the competitions. – Online as described below and also via sms as described in the Lalakoi Holiday Pages.

Win with Tuinroete Agri Competition 2011

5 x Gift Vouchers to the value of R200 each to be used at any of the
Tuinroete Agri branches.

(1 prize per week)

Tuinroete Agri offers a wide range of products including Gardening, Hardware, Deli,Paint and Outdoor
sections  and there are more than 20 branches throughout the Garden Route and the Langkloof.

Where and how to enter for the Tuinroete Agri Competition 2011

Click on the “Visit our Website” banner below and enter the competition.

Onderskrif
Die sanger Gerrie Pretorius (tweede van regs) en akteur Hennie Smit (Bertie van Egoli) het albei 5 kg verloor gedurende die aanvanklike kursus van die Professional Fat Elimination Programme. Die man agter hierdie gesonde eetpatroon wat die land aan die gons het, is sakeman Christo Strydom (regs) van Groot Brakrivier. Die ander twe plaaslike inwoners wat die aananklike kursus in Bleomfontein meegemaak het, is Walter le Roux van Groot Brakrivier (tweede van links) en joernalis Denise Lloyd (middel) van Mosselbaai.

Kurt Darren en Gerhard Odendaal (Vaatjie) verloor saam 20Kg

Die vet is behoorlik in die vuur en die land is aan die gons oor kunstenaars soos Vaatjie (Gerhard Odendaal) van Mollie en Wors-faam en Kurt Darren se nuwe lywe. Die twee is sigbaar ligter en het die gehore onder andere by Aardklop en by die Idols-finaal laat vrae vra oor hul geheim. Vaatjie het reeds altesaam 12 kg afgskud en Kurt net meer as 8 kg.

6 Persone onder andere Gerrie Pretorius en Hennie Smit verloor 40 Kg

Nog twee kunstenaars Gerrie Pretorius en Hennie Smit (Bertie van Egoli) en twee Suid-Kapenaars, Walters le Roux van Groot Brakrivier en die joernalis Denise Lloyd van Mosselbaai glimlag net so breed. Altesaam het die ses
bykans 40 kg (omgeskakel in   80  x 500g blokke botter) in ses dae verloor
met ‘n nuwe eetpatroon en die langdurige handhawing van ‘n gesonde eetwyse.

Die man agter die groep se nuwe lywe is Christo Strydom van Riversyde in Groot-Brakrivier.

Strydom, wat ook die eienaar van Bains Lodges International is, is die brein agter hierdie projek wat hy as ‘n “nie-blits dieêet” beskryf nie maar eerder as ‘n gesonde eetpatroon wat daarop geskoei is om jou nooit te laat honger ly nie. Dit bestaan uit ‘n groentesop  as basis wat met natuurlike voedsel en geen bygevoegde chemiese middels of pille aangevul word nie. Strydom self het ongeveer 23 kg met hierdie eetpatroon verloor.

Gerhard Odendaal (Vaatjie) verloor ‘n hele 8.5 kg  in net 7dae

Dit is veral Vaatjie, wat altesaam  8,5 kg in sewe dae verloor het (en daarna nog 3,5 kg met tweede siklus) wat baie ingenome is met die resultaat. Vaatjie is groot nuus nadat  Huisgenoot  berig het dat  hy op die jong ouderdom van 29 jaar ‘n pasaangeer  moes kry. Die dokter het gesê hy moet ten minste 40 kg afskud as hy seker wil maak dat hy sy eersteling, wat in Januarie verwag word, wil sien grootword. Vir hom is dit dus lewensbelangrik dat hy die ekstra gewig so gou en veilig as moontlik moet afskud.

Toe hy na die program by die huis in Kempton aankom, was sy vrou Chantell se eerste woorde “Liefie maar jy lyk ongelooflik”. Vaatjie se gewigsverlies was veral sigbaar aan sy gesig en sy maag. Op navraag oor hoe hy voel het hy met ‘n glimlag gesê “fantasties”.“Ek mag nou nog ‘n Vaatjie wees, maar kort voor lank beplan ek om soos ‘n Griekse god te lyk – eat your heart out Gerrie en Kurt” het hy laggend bygevoeg. Vaatjie is opgewonde oor die 12 kg wat hy sover verloor het en sê die nuwe eetpatroon en leefstyl werk beslis vir hom.

Kurt het tydens die 7 dae  6.8 kg en Gerrie en Hennie albei 5 kg elk verloor. Le Roux, het 8,3 kg verloor en Lloyd 5.6 kg. Laasgenoemde word as uitstekend beskou aangesien vroue klaarblyklik moeiliker gewig verloor en die vorige proefkonyne nie meer as 4 kg verloor het nie.

 Suiker vlak en bloeddruk onder beheer, sonder dat  enige medikasie daarvoor geneem is.

Le Roux, ‘n diabeet, het binne die eerste dag opgehou om sy daaglikse insulien te spuit. Hierdie besluit is saam met dr Johan Ferreira, wat deurgangs die deelnemers gemonitor het, geneem. Na  afloop van die program is Le Roux se suiker en bloeddruk onder beheer, sonder dat hy enige medikasie daarvoor neem.

Eetpatroon reeds 35 jaar gelede gebruik om mediese ondersoeke vir vlieglisensie te slaag

Maar waar kom die eetpatroon vandaan? Strydom het bykans 35 jaar gelede toe hy ‘n vlieginstrukteur was, die basis vir die eetpatroon by ’n Indiese mediese dokter, wat ook ‘n vlieënier was, gekry. Strydom vertel dat hy en sy mede vlieëniers destyds maar goed kon eet en kuier . Die ses maandelikse mediese ondersoeke was vir hulle ‘n nagmerrie omdat hulle van die oortollige vetjies moes ontslae raak voordat hulle die medies kon slaag. Die dokter het die die eetpatroon in breë trekke vir hom neergeskryf en die jongklomp het dit as ‘n “wonderwerk” beskou om elke keer hul medies te slaag.

Deur die jare het Strydom half daarvan vergeet totdat een van die argitekte wat by sy  bou-projekte betrokke is so drie jaar gelede  vir hom van ‘n sop gebasseerde dieet vertel het wat vir hom werk.  Strydom het weer die oorspronklike dieet opgespoor en begin om dit op homself en sy vriende te toets. Die resultate was deurgangs goed, maar nadat hy dit verfyn en voedsel byvoegings gemaak het, het hy die eetpatroon op ‘n basis waar hy die stelling maak dat mans tussen  5 en 9 kg binne 6 dae kan verloor en dit afhou.

Grootste sondebokke in ons daaglikse dieet is suiker en graanprodukte.

Twee van die groot sondebokke in ons daaglikse dieet is suiker en graanprodukte en albei is taboe met Strydom se eetpatroon. Hierdie stelling word ook sterk deur die bekende prof Tim  Noakes van die Universiteit van Kaapstad ondersteun. Volgens hom  is die oormatige inname van koolhidrate en graanprodukte skadelik vir menslike grbruik. Hy beweer dat protein eintlik ‘n eetlus demper is en skryf dit toe aan die feit dat té hoë inname van protein giftig is vir die mens.  Die resultate hiervan is dat lae koolhidraat diëte met ‘n toename in protein veroorsaak dat ‘n mens nie honger voel nie.

“Dit is presies wat hier gebeur” beaam Strydom. Die eetpatroon is ryk aan vrugte en groente en protein in die vorm van rooivleis. Slegs op twee geleenthede gedurende die sewe dae word koolhidrate in die vorm van aartappels en bruinrys toegelaat. Na afloop van die program het al die deelnemers getuig dat hulle nooit honger geword het nie.

Gewigsverlieskursuse ook nou in Grootbrak Rivier in die Tuinroete aangebied

“Hierdie groep was die proefkonyne en ek is baie tevrede” het Strydom aan Lalakoi Publishing gesê. Volgens hom word kursusse by Bains Game Lodge en by Riversyde Manor op Groot-Brak aangebied.  “Dit is baie makliker om die aanvanklike kursus in groepsverband onder die toesig van ‘n dokter te doen, veral as daar deelnemers op medikasie is. Ons hou die deelnemers ook aktief betrokke met aktiwiteite soos  wildbesigtigings, 4 x 4 ekskursies, masserings en kuiertyd” het hy bygevoeg.

“Na afloop van die 7-dae kursus kan ‘n mens teruggaan om normaal, maar gesond te eet en indien jy nog gewig wil verloor, dan gaan jy weer op die kursus”  het  Strydom bygevoeg. Hy het beklemtoon dat die deelnemers nog vir ses maande na afloop van die aanvanklike kursus gemonitor word.

By navraag het al die deelnemers gesê dat hulle nooit honger geword het nie.“Wel belustig” het Kurt bygevoeg. Al die deelnemers sal nou gemonitor word om seker te maak dt hul resultate so bly en dat hulle die gesonde eetpatroon volg en hul  gestelde teikens bereik.

Garden Route Wedding Venue

Yellowoods, only 10km from Great Brak River, offers a unique venue for a wedding or other function with nature as part of its décor. Yellowoods is set in the picturesque surrounds of Yellowwood forests, mountains as backdrops and an 8km long white pebbled river.

Great Brak River Wedding and Function Venue

Yellowoods can accommodate any function from birthday parties, anniversaries, bachelorette and bachelor parties, baby showers, Christmas and New Year’s Parties as well as Weddings and Kiddies parties. Additional décor and theme can be arranged with Yellowoods Restaurant.

Garden Route Corporate Functions

Host your corporate function within the peaceful surroundings of the beautiful white pebbled Moordkuil River banks at Yellowoods Restaurant in the Garden Route. We offer conference facilities catering up to 80 people. Yellowoods can accommodate product launches and teambuilding activities as well.

Kiddies Parties in the Garden Route

Yellowoods offers custom kiddies parties created by our resident kiddies party planner. There is a number of different themes and a selection of activities available that are age appropriate and will suit any budget. Kids can play on the large grassed area and enjoy themselves on the Jungle Gym and Foofie Slide on the premises.

Strandloper Animal Clinic in Hartenbos

Food Allergies in Cats

Like many humans, cats too can suffer from allergies. Food allergies are more common amongst cats than we tend to acknowledge.

A Food allergy is an allergic reaction to one or more ingredient  in a pet’s food. The most common allergens are beef and milk products, cereals such as wheat, corn and soya, chicken and eggs. The exact cause of food allergy is not known. Perhaps a change in the pet’s immune system causes certain ingredients to be perceived as “foreign” initiating inflammatory mechanisms to fight off the perceived “intruder”.

Most Common Symptoms of Foof Allergy in Cats

The most common symptoms of food allergy are itching, licking or chewing. Skin problems are also common in conjunction with food hypersensitivity. Some pets may also have diarrhea and other digestive problems. Symptoms can appear at any age, whether a pet just started a new diet or has been eating the same food for several years.

The only effective way of diagnosing a food allergy is to put your pet on a “hypoallergenic” or “exclusion” diet for a minimum of 8-12 weeks. Such a diet contains ingredients to which the animal has not been exposed in the past. Because the source of protein causes most allergic reactions, exclusion diets use proteins – often venison, fish or duck – that are normally not found in regular pet food. An exclusion diet may comprise home-prepared food or prescription commercial hypoallergenic products. Ask your veterinarian for his recommendation.

If your pet has a food allergy, there should be a significant reduction in the symptoms after the recommended period on the exclusion diet provided your pet is not also allergic to the newly introduced ingredients. To identify all the food allergens, add a single protein for 1-2 weeks at a time, while watching for a recurrence, or worsening of symptoms. If this happens, remove the offending ingredient from the diet. Consult your veterinarian for the correct procedure.

Information provided by Infovet

Self Catering Apartment in Tergniet to Rent

Ref. 0986  This stylishly furnished apartment in Tergniet, Great Brak River offers holiday accommodation and can be rented to a couple with 1 or 2 children – unfortunately not for 4 adults. The apartment can be seen on the main picture as an insert on the righthand side – groundfloor. The nearest beach is approximately 600m from here and 8km to Great Brak River. There are 2 tidal pools on the beach and the nearest swimming beach is at Little Brak River. The local Spar Superette, Laundromat and other shops are 4km from the apartment.

Holiday Apartment in Tergniet, Great Brak River

This holiday apartment in Tergniet comprises of a bedroom, a full bathroom, kitchen/dining room, under cover braai area, lounge and sundeck. The apartment is on the ground floor and has its own entrance. The owners pool is available to the tenants and you can park your vehicle next to the apartment. Guests must please povide their own beach towels. The domestic worker can be arranged with the owner at R120 per day upon prior arrangement. A small pet is allowed, but no cats.

Amenities of Tergniet Apartment:

Linen, Built braai, Pool, 2 Colour TVs, DSTV, DVD player, Radio, Park on property, Electric Frying Pan, Gas Cooker, Electric Oven, Microwave Oven, Fridge/freezer, Garden Furniture, Iron, Ironing Board, Towels, Sundeck.

Bed Configuration of Tergniet Apartment:
Sleeps 4, 1 Bedroom, Full bathroom
Bedroom: 1 x Double Bed + camping cot
Double sleeper couch in Lounge for 2 children

Availability of Tergniet Flat:
Available right through the year – min. of 3 day booking required. During High season a min. of 10 day booking, thereafter a min. of 7 days
Contact person: Jenny on 044 695 1559

Booked for the following period:

Booking Form

Laundromat in Reebok, Klein Brak  River

Stop and Drop Laundromat and Cleaning Service is located next to the Reebok Superette, in Reebok, Klein Brak River.

The staff at Stop and Drop is here to ensure that your laundry remains clean, soft and beautiful. Our services include washing, drying and ironing. We also wash blankets, duvets and curtains.

Die Wasbalie, Dry Cleaning in Fraaiuitsig

Die Wasbalie is located in the Spar Complex in Fraaiuitsig, near Klein  Brak River. Here our services also include washing, drying and ironing but we also do Dry Cleaning.

Just drop Your washing at the Stop and Drop Laundromat or Die Wasbalie

There is no self-service available at either the Stop and Drop Laundromat or Die Wasbalie. Just drop your laundry and enjoy your day! Leave the worry about the laundry to our competent staff.

Holiday Homes Cleaning Service in the Garden Route

Stop and Drop Laundromat and Cleaning offers key holding and cleaning of holiday homes or flats, as part of our services. We cover the area from Glentana to Bayview. Please contact us for more information and a quotation.

Croft House Accommodation

Bed and Breakfast  Accommodation  Knysna

The 3 star Croft House Bed and Breakfast & Self Catering is situated up a quiet valley approximately three minutes drive from Knysna and only 500m from the lagoon. Here guests can enjoy the peace and quiet of the country yet the town of Knysna, with all its restaurants and amenities is nearby.

Self Catering  Accommodation Knysna

Croft House offers accommodation in knysna in three tastefully decorated suites, as well as a self catering two bedroom cottage. The 3 suites all have private entrances and covered patios leading to the lush garden. Each suite is equipped with mini kitchens. Barbecue facilities and covered parking is available.

Knysna Self Catering Accommodation

The cottage offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, lounge and dining area. This cottage is ideal for two couples or a family of four. A home cooked breakfast can be served in the Croft House dining room or in the comfort of your own room. Breakfast is available at additional cost.

Our guests can enjoy the tranquility of this beautiful 1ha property, home to a large variety of bird species.

La Venue Mossel Bay

The ideal Wedding Venue in Mossel Bay

La Venue is the ideal wedding venue for any wedding. We can accommodate from the smallest wedding up to 250 guests. We offer an Outdoor Gazebo in a peaceful and scenic setting in Aalwyndal, near the Mossel Bay Airport, only minutes’ drive from Mossel Bay. Our Venue is draped to create your perfect memorable day!

La Venue can also act as Wedding Planner for your wedding in Mossel Bay

We can do all the wedding arrangements for you leaving you to only come and enjoy your Special Day with your loved one and friends and family. La Venue is committed to go the extra mile to fit your budget, and can arrange the entire wedding for you from the décor, catering, flowers, music and any other needs you might have. We offer a wide range of tiara’s and evening shoes as well.

Mossel Bay  Venue for  Corporate Functions

Whether you need a venue for a product launch, year end function, prize giving or for 21st birthday parties, anniversaries of engagements parties, etc., La Venue is the ideal venue in the Garden Route.  We offer a bar and also have stage for performers or actors! Bring your friends, families and colleagues to enjoy your celebration or function at La Venue!

Unforgettable Kiddies Parties in Mossel Bay

La Venue not only well known for weddings, functions and corporate functions but also for Kiddies Parties! We are located on a farm like setting with large open grass areas ideal for an outdoor kiddies party. Our venue also acts as a perfect playground for a birthday party for your young ones!

Garden Route Weddings

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Garden Route Wedding Album

Lalakoi has developed a brand new Wedding album for Brides and Grooms to be who are planning their Wedding in the Garden Route or Klein Karoo.

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Garden Route Weddings

This album will assist you not only in finding the perfect venue for your Wedding in the garden Route or Klein Karoo, but also a variety of services you may need when planning.

Large images of the venues and services are used to help you visualize the venue or service mentioned.

Under he images used in the showroom is a button for more info. If you click on this button, the information regarding the image as well as the contact details of the advertiser on the wedding album for the Garden Route  will be displayed on your screen.

The Wedding album  for the Garden Route and Klein Karoo was created to invite people who can render a service like co-ordinators, photographers etc. or owners of venues to list with us.

More details on how to list are provided on the site.

If you are planning a Garden Route or Klein Karoo Wedding, this is the site to visit.

The Wedding Album

Lalakoi Publishing launches the Wedding Album

Lalakoi Publishing is proud to launch their newest website Wedding Album The Wedding Album is  a new concept. Although the website displays advertisers’ products with large images the website opens  quite quickly.

wedding album

Visitors to websites do not want to read loads of text before knowing what is available regarding products on a website. We therefore show  the products with large images and if a visitor wants to read more about the product, he or she can just click on the image to get the relevant information and contact details.

Wedding Album  – New  website built with flash images

Lalakoi will develop more websites to target certain niche markets. The Evolution frame work on which the wedding Album was built consists mainly of flash images. All current and future advertisers who do business with Lalakoi and have products to offer the wedding market,  will have a  listing in the Wedding Album as part of their package.  Advertisers who qualify to be listed on the Wedding Album have to send their logo and at least one image, not resized, prefferable as it comes from your camera, plus a description of their service to Lalakoi. All the information about how to get listed is on the wedding album under the category About

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Get your own Flash Website for your products

The Evolution frame work on which the Wedding Album is built can also be customized  to be used as a show case for any  single product. An example is Deep Sea Adventures in Mossel Bay.  If you are interested in a flash website for your products, please contact us.  They use it to show their recent catches. Their Evolution website can be seen if you click on the image above.  If you are interested in a flash website for your products contact us.

Accommodation at Hotel in  George

town lodge george south africa

Hotel, Town Lodge George, offers guests 120 rooms to choose from.

Town Lodge George, ideally situated on Knysna Road opposite the Garden Route Mall, offers business and leisure guests 120 rooms in a variety of double, inter-leading and twin configurations.

town lodge george

Hotel half way between Port Elizabeth and  Cape Town.

It comprises the features synonymous with Town Lodge around the country – such as spacious rooms with maxi showers, ample free parking, a swimming pool, breakfast and an evening bar service – and is the ideal accommodation venue for visitors to the George area and travelers en route between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town.

For contact details and more information in the Town Lodge in George click here

Mossel Bay Art Exhibition

The art school of Olga Hoffman invites you to view the artworks of her first to third year students of the art school. Olga Hoffman’s art school is located  at Frame of Mind in Gericke Street, just opposite A&S Foods  in Voorbaai, Mossel Bay.

olga hofman's art class

The exhibition starts on Thursday, 26 November at 19h00.

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Artwork for sal at Art Exhibition

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Everyone interested is welcome to visit the exhibition.

On 27 and 28 November the artworks can be viewed during business hours.

Some of the artwork will be for sale.

You might find just the right painting for your empty wall.

We hope to see you there!

For more Information Please Contact

Olga Hoffman

Cell.: 083 276 4001

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Accommodation Mossel Bay

Resting Palm`s Bed and Breakfast – Great Brak River

Resting Palms Bed and Breakfast is a  new Bed and Breakfast in the town of Great Brak River. Great Brak River and Resting Palms Bed and Breakfast lies

between  Mossel Bay and George and is ideally situated for holidaymakers and business persons. Here you are only minutes drive from two of the biggest towns in the Garden Route, the George Airport, many of the tourist attractions, activities and golf courses. The beach and river is a stones through away!

Resting Palms offers five individually decorated bedrooms stylish, yet comfortable

The owner of Resting Palms B&B, Linda Rademeyer, has created a stylish yet comfortable oasis where you will feel right at home. The five individually decorated en-suite bedrooms each have an outside entrance ensuring your

privacy.

Guests are also welcome make use of the facilities the house offers. This includes the mini home gym, jacuzzi, lounge area, conference table, dining room, indoor braai facilities and lapa with braai facilities overlooking the lush garden with swimming pool. The kitchen is also available to guests

Amenities of Resting Palms Bed and Breakfast, Great Brak River near Mossel Bay

Coffee & Tea Making Facilities in bedrooms, Colour DSTV in bedrooms, Mini Gym, Jacuzzi, Guest Lounge, Indoor braai area, Lapa with braai facilities, Dining Room, Swimming Pool, Non Smoking, Secure parking on property

5 En-suite bedrooms
Bedroom 1: King Size Bed, En-suite bathroom with spa bath

Bedroom 2: Queen Size Bed, En-suite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single Beds, En-suite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 4: Double Bed, En-suite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 5: Double Bed, En-suite bathroom with bath & shower

Rates/ Rooms from:

R330 per single person per night
R495 per double room per night
R680 for Honeymoon Suite per night
* rates includes breakfast.

Contact Details:

We are only an e-mail away! Please use the Booking  Form

or contact us on the following numbers and use “gardenroutedirectory” as your reference.

Reservations:

Linda Rademeyer

Tel/fax No: + 27 (0) 44 620 3349

Cell No: + 27 (0) 76 371 4390

Address: 10 Fourie Street, Greak Brak River

LOCAL FINE DINING AWARD WINNERS

Southern Cape award winners at the 2010 American Express Platinum Fine Dining Award Ceremony at the One and Only Hotel in the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town on Monday 28 September. From left: Pamela White (Amex Merchants), Leon Coetzee (GM Stonehill Restaurant), Allan Robertson (owner Stonehill Restaurant, Klein Brak River), Victor Strugo (selector and well-known food critic), Lizelle and Rudolf Stolze (owners Serendipity in Wilderness), Lannice Snyman (judge and award-winning culinary expert and author), Peter Vadas (Pembreys in Knysna) and Vanessa Singh, Head of Card Marketing for American Express. (PHOTO: DENISE LLOYD)

La Laconda, Italian Restaurant received its first Platinum Award

La Locanda, the delightful Italian restaurant at the top of York Street in
George is one of the 13 new restaurants country wide to join the ranks of
the American Express Platinum Fine Dining Programme. The restaurant received its first Platinum Award at the Award Ceremony held at the One and Only Hotel in Cape Town on Monday 28 September.

Serendipity ( Wilderness) and Pembrys (Knysna) also received their awards

Rudolf and Lizelle Stolze from Serendipity in Wilderness and Peter Vadas
from Pembreys in Knysna were present at the ceremony to receive their
awards.

Their third consecutive award was awarded to Stonehill Restaurant from Klein Brak River

Stonehill Restaurant in Klein Brak River is the only Mossel Bay restaurant
to received this award. This was their third consecutive award and
especially a feather in their cap seeing that the restaurant has been under
renovation and construction for the past few months.

Stonehill Restaurant will reopen on 17 October 2009 with new cellar and tasting facilities

According to owner Allan Robertson Stonehill Restaurant and Cool Bay Wines
will reopen to the public on Saturday 17 October. The brand new cellar and
tasting facility, the brainchild of Boplaas’ Carel Nel, will be open daily
for tasting and the selling of wine.

Plettenberg Bay award winners were Hunters Country House and Sand at the Plettenberg

“We will be bringing the winelands experience to the coast” Allan said.
Jemima’s in Oudtshoorn is the only Klein Karoo restaurant to win and the
Plettenberg Bay restaurants to be honoured are: Hunters Country House
Restaurant and Sand at the Plettenberg

American Express Platinum Fine Dining Awards are a sure source of motivation

Victor Strugo, selector for the American Express Platinum Fine Dining
Programme since its inception in 1998 and a well-known food critic who
reviews restaurants for a number of publications, believes that the renewal
of 72 awards bears testimony to the fact that restaurants are continuously
ensuring that quality is foremost in their menus and the that the standards
set by the .

Although belts have been tightened, quality prevails as consumers with an
appreciation of fine dining continue to satisfy their discern palate

Vanessa Singh, Head of Card Marketing for American Express, said that
although belts have been tightened, quality prevails as consumers with an
appreciation of fine dining continue to satisfy their discern palate. “It is
pleasing to see that independently owned restaurants with innovative,
individualistic and superior quality menus are winning the approval of food
lovers across South Africa” she added.

Strugo said that the renewal of 72 awards country wide bears testimony to
the fact that restaurants are continuously ensuring that quality is foremost
in their menus and the standards set by the American Express Platinum Fine
Dining Awards are a sure source of motivation.

Author: Denise Lloyd

Storms River Guest Lodge – Storms River

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Storms river guest house in Tsitsikamma forest offers 15 spacious rooms

Storm River Guest Lodge is situated in the quaint village of Storms River, which nestles in the beautiful Tsitsikamma Forest and is surrounded by the Tsistikamma Mountains.The Guest Lodge offers superior accommodation in tasteful and comfortable furnished surroundings. The Lodge offers 15 spacious, upmarket and comfortable, all en-suite rooms, all with private entrances. All rooms have a view of our beautiful, tranquil garden, swimming pool and the majestic Tsitsikamma mountain range in the background.
Guest are welcome to relax in the cosy guest lounge and TV lounge where log-fires provide a warm atmosphere during winter months. A variety of board games are available to guests. On hot days guests can lazy around the sparkling pool in the lush garden.

Full Enlish Breakfast and light meals served  allday in The Copper Kettle Restaurant

A full English breakfast is served daily. In our Copper Kettle Restaurant with fully licensed bar we serve all day breakfast, light lunches and delicious home cooked evening meals. Barbeque facilities are available.

Things to do and activities like Tree Top Canopy Tours, Bungy jumping and snorkeling are nearby

Nearby activities & attractions include the following:
·The Worlds highest bungy jump at the Bloukrans Bridge
·Tree-top Canopy Tours, Blackwater Tubing, Snorkeling and other activities offered by Storms River Adventures.
·The Otter Trail
·Tsitikamma National Park

Tariffs:
From R325 to R430 per person sharing
From R445 to R640 per single person
- Rates include breakfast

Children over 12 pay full price.
Group rates are available!

Amenities of Storms River Guest Lodge:

Coffee & tea making facilities in bedrooms, Ceiling Fans & heaters in all bedrooms, Electric blankets, Guest Lounge, TV Lounge with DSTV, Swimming Pool, Games available, Bar & barbeque facilities, On-site parking, Fax & internet facilities. Laundry Service

15 En- suite bedrooms,
Bedroom 1: Queen size bed & 2 bunker beds
Bedroom 2: Queen size bed, single bed and 2 bunker beds
Bedrooms 7,12,14,16 – Queen size beds and a single bed
Bedrooms 4, 8, 10, 11, 15 – Queen size beds
Bedrooms 9 & 13 – Twin rooms (2 single beds).
Bedroom 3 – Single room
Bedroom 5 – Double room

Tariffs:
From R325 to R430 per person sharing
From R445 to R640 per single person
- Rates include breakfast

Children over 12 pay full price.
Group rates are available!

Contact Details:
We are only an e-mail away! Please use the Booking  Form

or contact us on the following numbers and use “gardenroutedirectory.com
” as your reference.

Reservations:
Tel No: +27 (0) 42 281 1703
Fax No: +27 (0) 42 281 1702
Cell No: +27 (0) 82 378 0804

Tsitsikamma Falls Adventures – Storms River

Adventure experience on the Garden Route

Tsitsikamma Falls Adventures at Storms river on the Garden Route offers you an adventure experience you will never forget.

Zipline tour or Foofie slide in the Tsitsikamma forest

Enjoy the magnificent view of the indigenous plants and of three waterfalls during your “Waterfall Zipline Tour” in the Tsitsikamma forest. The Zipline

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Tour is better known as a “Foofi Slide”. Our rides are longer, safer and faster and offer a lot more to see. The rides are 211m; 165m and others average 80- 90m.
What also makes us unique is that you can enjoy the whole experience if you are faint hearted by taking a walk along the footpaths and be part of the adventure. There are ample opportunities to take pictures or videos and share your experience with friends from many decks and suspension bridge situated along the river.

Waterfall abseiling in the Tsitsikamma forest

You can do our Waterfall Abseiling, 30m down a cove onto a raft at the bottom of one on the waterfalls.

Team building in Tsitsikamma forest

We have 12 Yamaha Grizzly bikes which are automatic and need no experience to ride. Bike rides can incorporate orienteering and treasure hunts as a group or teambuilding activities.
We offer a variety of pools to swim in and other activities like drumming and paintball to engage in. For a fun-filled day come and enjoy this exiting, exhilarating and adrenalin rush experience

Contact Details:

We are only an e-mail away! Please use the  Enquiry Form

or contact us on the following numbers and use gardenroutedirectory.com

as your reference.

Reservations:

Tel No: +27 (0) 42 280 3770

Cell No: +27 (0) 82 578 1090

George Nursery The Plantjie Kwekery

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Plantjie kwekery just outside George

The “Plantjie Kwekery” Nursery on the Airport Road just outside George became well-known for their wide selection of indoor & outdoor plants and

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seedlings over the years. The “Plantjie Kwekery” also stock water features, pots and other concrete products as well as other gardening tools.

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The “Plantjie Kwekery” Nursery now also offers a relaxing Tea Garden as well as Animal Touch and Play Farm. Here both parents and children can relax in the country side atmosphere with the Outeniqua Mountains in the background.

Animal touch farm at the Plantjie Kkwekery

Children (and parents) are welcome to visit the Animal Touch Farm at the Plantjie Kwekery. Here you will meet “Blommie” the resident donkey, chickens, tortoises, potbelly pigs, rabbits, sheep, goats and other farm animals. Entrance is free – feeding packets can be bought from the Tea Garden.

The Play area offers a jumping castle, bumper boats and ample space to run a round and play. A minimal fee is charged for use of the jumping castle and bumper boats. An indoor play room with table tennis and other activities is also available.

Plantjie kwekery also offers kiddies parties in the George area

Kiddies parties and school groups are welcome! Contact us for available or tailor made packages!

Contact Details
We are only an e-mail away! Please use the  Enquiry Form below or contact us on the following numbers and use “gardenroutedirectory” as your reference.

Hours:
Monday to Friday: 08:00 to 17:00
Saturday: 08:00 to 16:00
Sunday: 09:00 to 14:00

Location:

Visit us at Plantjie Kwekery on the R102 – Airport Road, just outside of George. Or contact us on the following number.

Tell No: +27 (0)44 876 9169

Miss Garden Route  Make Over finalists

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Finalist in make over competition at Miss Garden Route event

The four finalists in the shelter’s makeover competition were:  Danika
Everts (Malibongwe, Oudtshoorn), Annelise Arendse (CEF Mossel Bay), Felicia
(Women Who Care Knysna) and Janine Gelderblom (Phambili in George).
The overall winner was Annelise Arendse.
(PHOTO:  DENISE LLOYD)

The annual Miss Garden Route/Klein Karoo project, organized by the Garden
Route Casino in Mossel Bay,  does not only entail beautiful girls from the
region who enter to become the “Face of the Southern Cape”. At the “heart”
lies the abused women and children who turn to the shelters to empower them.
For the past three months, three women from four shelters in the Southern
Cape, were treated to a makeover to let them experience how it feels to be
treated like royalty.
Several businesses and individuals in the four towns where the shelters are
located, have made these makeover experiences a once in a lifetime event for
most of the women. The shelters that benefit from the project are:
Malibongwe (Oudtshoorn), Phambili (George), Women Who Care (Knysna) and CEF
(Creating Effective Families in Mossel Bay).
A finalist was selected from each shelter and these four women attended the
gala evening where Miss Garden Route/Klein Karoo 2009, Louise Muller (18)
from Mossel Bay was crowned. The four finalists received a surprise when
Pick-n-Pay vouchers for R1 000 each were handed to them. Nicole Moolman from Group Editors in George, was very upset when she learned that only the
winner would receive R1 000 cash from the Garden Route Casino. She then
negotiated and was able to organize a voucher for each of the finalist.
The winner of the make-over competition is Annelise Arendse from CEF in
Mossel Bay. According to her it is amazing to experience how one can regain
your self respect and confidence in an environment of love and protection
where you do not constantly have to fear for your and your children’s lives.
All the proceeds of the ticket sales will be divided amongst the four
shelters. Last year more than R150 000 was donated to the shelters.

Author: Denise Lloyd