Newsletter 12 October 2017 Tel: (044) 213-3775 E-mail: tourism@calitzdorp.org.za Website: www.calitzdorp.org.za Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitzdorptourism/ Twitter: @CalitzdorpR62 Gebeurtenisse in en om Calitzdorp: Ons wil graag n beroep doen op alle Calitzdorpers om ons asb op hoogte te hou van gebeurtenisse in en om die dorp, sodat ons dit met almal kan deel. Onthou asb dat alle nuus en advertensies ons moet bereik voor Woensdae 12:00. Byvoorbaat dankie. Calitzdorp Toerisme REFURBISHING THE CALITZDORP COAT-OF-ARMS. In 1913 the town of Calitzdorp was granted municipal status and in 1974, the Calitzdorp Municipality applied for its own Coat of Arms. The Coat of Arms is displayed on two sign posts as you enter the town via R62 from Oudtshoorn and near the view point on the cement road. The signs are in desperate need of replacement and the artwork has unfortunately been lost. Andrew and Nell at the Calitzdorp Country House have volunteered to replace the signs, but they need one of our numerous very talented artists to recreate the Coat of Arms in a format that can be printed. If you would like to volunteer for this worthy initiative, please contact Andrew on 082 073 7709 or info@cchouse.co.za. Let s improve the town together! Research courtesy of Sue Grenfell, please visit her website http://calitzdorp-everything.co.za/ for lots more information about Calitzdorp. 1
Media Release 8 Gold Medals for De Krans! De Krans Wine Cellar in Calitzdorp has done extremely well at two wine competitions in the past week, walking away with no less than six gold medals at the 2017 Vitis Vinifera Awards, as well as two gold medals at the 2017 Michelangelo Wine Awards. The very popular De Krans Premium Moscato Natural Sweet Perlé Wine 2017 was one of the six gold medal winners at the Vitis Vinifera Awards this year. This semi-sweet wine with a fizz has quickly become one of the best-selling wines from De Krans since its launch a few years ago. It serves as the perfect wine as an alternative to bubbly, the ideal food wine or just something nice to sip on at lunch (boasting a low alcohol of 8.5%). The wine has complex muscat, spicy and fruit flavours, which are surprisingly intense, especially on the aftertaste. In the fast-growing category of moscato and natural sweet wines, even prosecco, the De Krans Moscato has undoubtedly solidified its spot at the premium end. The second wine to be awarded gold at Vitis Vinifera was the De Krans Free Run Chenin Blanc 2017, which forms part of the Classic Varietal Range. This very drinkable Chenin Blanc has definitely more fruit than acidity while still presenting with the freshness a Chenin should have. The fruit salad flavours include passion fruit, guava and banana, with a hint of lime to add some balance. The Portuguese style range also once again fared very well, with both the Touriga Nacional 2016 and Tinta Roriz 2016 winning gold awards. The Touriga Nacional is a complex full-bodied wine with fruit, dark chocolate and a smooth finish. The Tinta Roriz shows more savoury spice and earthiness with complex flavours like coriander, vanilla and cassis. Both these wines pair well with red meat, especially venison. The two Garden Route Wines, made at De Krans, from grapes grown on the foothills of the Outeniqua mountains near George, the Garden Route Sauvignon Blanc 2017 and the Garden Route Pinot Noir 2016 both won gold at Vitis Vinifera. The cooler climate and higher altitude vineyards create the perfect conditions to produce quality Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. What makes the Vitis Vinifera Awards unique is the fact that it embraces the phrase: For the people by the people. Wines are tasted blind by every day consumers, who make up the judging panel, with the requirement of having a certain level of professional wine background and/or experience. This competition focusses more on excellent quality wines sold at reasonable prices, instead of focusing on exclusive and high-end wines only. De Krans also won two gold medals at the 2017 Michelangelo Wine Awards for its Cape Vintage Reserve 2014 and Muscat de Frontignan 2017, solidifying the fact that De Krans Wines is much more than just a quality port-style producer, but it is also a producer of quality wines across the whole wine spectrum. All these wines are available from De Krans, as well as selected retail outlets countrywide. For more information on De Krans and its superb wine offering, visit www.dekrans.co.za. ENDS DATE ISSUED : OCTOBER 2017 ISSUED BY : ON THE MARQUE PR & COMMUNICATIONS ON BEHALF OF : DE KRANS WINE CELLAR MEDIA QUERIES : PIPPA PRINGLE ON THE MARQUE PR & COMMUNICATIONS 071 461 6692 pippa@onthemarque.co.za 2
Media Release 10/10/2017 BOPLAAS: 2 DOUBLE GOLD AND 9 GOLD AT TOP SA AWARDS Boplaas Family Vineyards in Calitzdorp excelled in the two biggest wine competitions in South Africa, Veritas and Michelangelo, by winning two double gold and nine gold medals here. A Veritas 2017 double gold was awarded to the Boplaas Heritage Muscadel 2014. This prestigious, gold-coloured dessert wine was made from full-ripe Muscadel grapes, handpicked early in the morning from a 33 year-old vineyard. A Michelangelo 2017 double gold was awarded to the Boplaas Gamka 2015, a red blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca, Touriga Francesa and Shiraz. This outstanding wine recently scored 91/100 in a judging by Tim Atkin, the leading British Master of Wine. Three Veritas golds were awarded to the Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2015 and 2013 (both SA Champion Ports at the SA Young Wine Show) and the Boplaas Cape Tawny (4½ stars in Platter s and Best SA Port at the CAPPA Challenge). Six gold medals were awarded to Boplaas at the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards. Margaux Nel, Boplaas winemaker, is very proud of the gold medal for the Boplaas Touriga Nacional 2015 red wine, having done her MSc in Viticulture on the subject of this Portuguese cultivar at the University of Stellenbosch. With a distilling history going back to 1880 when Daniel Nel, great-great-grandfather of owner Carel Nel, exported brandy to London, Boplaas is also very proud of the gold medal for the Boplaas 20 Year Potstill Brandy (also a Platter s 5 star recipient) and the Boplaas Craft Gin. In addition, Boplaas won a Michelangelo gold medal for the Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve 2014. Made in a more elegant style, this port has the potential to age for more than 20 years. The other two golds were for the Boplaas Vintage Reserve Port 2013 and the world-class Boplaas Cape Tawny. The latter wine was made from Touriga Nacional and Tinta Barocca and aged for 10 years in old Portuguese oak barrels. Boplaas wines and spirits are available nationwide only at selected outlets due to their limited production volumes. They can also be ordered through the Boplaas website, www.boplaas.co.za, which provides more information about the Boplaas ranges of fine natural wines, fortified wines and brandy. ENDS Boplaas can be contacted on 044 213 3326 or email: info@boplaas.co.za. Boplaas is on Twitter @Boplaas1880 and Instagram @Boplaaswines. 3
DUBBELGOUD EN 2 GOUES VIR DE KRANS BY VERITAS Kort op die hakke van vele onlangse toekennings, het De Krans pas nog n toekenning toegevoeg tot hul medaljes vir 2017, met die Cape Vintage Reserve 2014 wat Dubbelgoud verower het by die 2017 Veritas Wynskou. De Krans het ook weggestap met twee Goue medaljes vir onderskeidelik die Cape Tawny Limited Release NV en die Cape Vintage Reserve 2015. Hierdie spog-funksie, wat op Vrydag 6 Oktober plaasgevind het, was bygewoon deur sleutelspelers van beide die wyn- en mediabedryf. Die Cape Vintage Reserve 2014 was een van 1638 wyne wat vanjaar by hierdie kompetisie ingeskryf is. Slegs 71 Dubbelgoue en 193 Goue medaljes is toegeken. Die Veritas kompetisie is een van Suid-Afrika se oudste en mees gesaghebbende wynkompetisies, wat deur van die land se top wynkenners beoordeel is. Sommige panele het ook internasionale wyn beoordelaars ingesluit. 2017 was sonder twyfel n uitsonderlike jaar vir De Krans, veral vir die veel-bekroonde 2014 Cape Vintage Reseve Port. In September vanjaar was hierdie port ook die wenner van n Goue medalje by die Michelangelo Internasionale Wyn en Spiritus Toekennings. Vroeër vanjaar is dit benoem as een van SA se Top 100 wyne en het dit ook n Dubbel-Platinum toekenning ontvang by die 2017 National Wine Challenge. Dié port was ook aangewys as die SA Kampioen Port by die 2014 SA Nasionale Jongwynskou. Wynmaker, Louis van der Riet, beskryf hierdie vlagskip port as n wyn met n donker pruim-kleur, met geure van rooibessies, kersies, donker sjokolade en viooltjies. Die port is volrond met n sagte, donker sjokolade ondertoon en n stewige struktuur, wat die wyn tot 30 jaar of langer kan laat verouder. Hierdie wen-port is beskikbaar direk vanaf die plaas, of by geselekteerde drankwinkels landwyd teen R330 per bottel. Vir meer inligting oor De Krans se reeks wenwyne, besoek ons webtuiste by www.dekrans.co.za 4
Where: Die Handelshuis When: 13 th October 2017 Time: 5:30pm Book Launch: Rice, beans & abandoned dreams by Gary Lee Smith Groenfontein resident Gary Lee Smith s book launch takes place at Die Handelshuis at 5:30pm on Friday 13th October 2017. The function encompasses a cheese & wine with dinner optional for those who want to stay on after closure of the launch. The book is titled Rice, beans & abandoned dreams. Gary was incarcerated in a gang infested Sao Paulo prison for 4 years (Oct 2010 Oct 2014). He will give a chilling & compelling account of what life was about in Itai prison, which was situated ±300km from Sao Paulo. Find out how Gary s life spiralled out of control. From middle class suburbia in Cape Town to imprisonment in Sao Paulo. Gary will highlight everything as events unfolded in Itai. The title of the book is a referance to Gary having to survive on rice & beans for 7 days a week in this grimmest of grimmest environment. RSVP by 9th October 2017. Gary can be contacted at 044 213 3764 or 083 330 2831. 2017 Calitzdorp Tourism Annual General Meeting This invitation is open to all Calitzdorp citizens. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the 2017 Annual General Meeting of Members of CALITZDORP TOURISM will take place as follows: Calitzdorp Railway Station 25 October 2017 @ 18h30 Join us for a delicious free Braai after the AGM while socializing with other Calitzdorpers. A cash bar will be available. RSVP by 20 October 2017 by contacting Erina at Calitzdorp Tourism on 044 213 3775 or sending an e-mail to: tourism@calitzdorp.org.za 2017 Calitzdorp Toerisme Algemene Jaarvergadering Hierdie uitnodiging is oop vir alle Calitzdorp inwoners. KENNISGEWING GESKIED HIERMEE DAT die 2017 Algemene Jaarvergadering van Lede van CALITZDORP TOERISME sal plaasvind soos volg: Calitzdorp Ou Stasie 25 Oktober 2017 @ 18h30 Sluit by ons aan vir 'n heerlike gratis Braai na die AJV terwyl u saam kuier met ander Calitzdorpers. 'n Kontant kroeg sal beskikbaar wees. RSVP voor 20 Oktober 2017 deur Erina by Calitzdorp Toerisme te kontak by 044 213 3775 of 'n epos te stuur na: tourism@calitzdorp.org.za 5
Artist of the week Dennis Kalil As an occupation painting is obsessive. The craving to express some response in paint on canvas is little understood. A form of insanity but highly valued, witness the prices paid for some colourful jigsaw puzzles. As a form of decoration it has a use by reminding the owner of some corner of the universe he is attached to. Happy painting to all who participate. D.KALIL Calitzdorp Community Arts Centre Artist Of The Week Celebrate our artists this summer You are invited to enter 3 pics of representative work with a short bio about yourself (not exceeding 120 words) telling us about your work and your views. Please submit you bio and pics of your work to Erina at the Tourist Office. Growing our Arts into a major tourist attraction. Calitzdorp Community Arts Centre a community initiative and registered NPO 175-489. For further information please contact David Lowe on 083 347 2773 or email david@biozone.co.za donations are welcome. 6
The Avid Gardener @ 11 Calitz Street Due to cancellation last week (Rugby & Weather) We are re-running the same shows this Saturday!! Our opening times Wednesday to Saturday 09h00-16h00 Sundays and public holidays 09h00-13h00 Mondays and Tuesdays Closed (Please ring the bell on the house's front door - if we're home, we'll open up for you) Stockists of Ludwig's roses, prime quality indigenous plants, mulch, potting soil, compost. Enquiries Tel. 081 21 98 604 or www.facebook.com/avidgardenercalitzdorp This SATURDAY 14 th October; A double feature: SUPERTRAMP LIVE IN PARIS + ROGER HODGSON LIVE IN MONTREAL OPEN SAT Eve 4:30-9pm. PLEASE NOTE: T & C s Apply! Fixtures might change at short notice: Check when Booking! Seating very limited to 10 Max, so booking essential! Bookings via Phone only before 2 pm on the day! Phone: 062 994 7166 Show starts 6 pm sharp Show is pre-ceded by bring n braai starting at 4:30 Entrance fee: R30 p/p Oude Postkantoor Will be closed from 21 October 2017 29 October 2017. Reopen again on 4 November 2017. Contact: Mike Muuren 083 2854 751 7
Calitzdorp GPF KENNISGEWING Liewe Calitzdorpers neem asseblief kennis dat die Gemeenskap Polisiering Forum op donderdag12 Oktober 2017 n gemeenskap vergadering in die kerksaal van die UCC in bergsig hou. Ek wil die belangrikheid van die vergadering egter beklemtoon en u teenwoordigheid as gemeenskap is van die allergrootste belang.ek wil dit op u hart druk dit is die forum waar die gemeenskap op n openhartige manier direk met die plaaslike polisie kan praat oor u kwellings en veiligheids uitdagings wat u ervaar,maar dit is ook die plek waar u kan voorstelle maak wat die plaaslike polisiediens kan verbeter,en sou u ook die polisie wil bedank vir goeie werk asook die suksese en die deurbrake wat die polisie in die afgelpoe tyd gemaak het in die bestryding van misdaad. EK WIL DIT OOK BEKLEMTOON DAT POLISIEERING GAAN OOR DIE VENOOTSKAP TUSSEN DIE POLISIE AS DIE DIENSVERSKAFFER EN DIE GEMEENSKAP ANDERSYDS AS DIE ONTVANGER VAN DAARDIE DIENSTE, SONDER U INSETTE EN BYSTAND KAN DIE POLISIEERING NIE VERBETER WORD NIE, U BETAAL VIR DIE DIENS IN DIE VORM VAN U BELASTINGS AAN DIE REGERING SO U INSPRAAK EN INSETTE IS VAN KARDINALE BELANG EN SAL WAARDEER WORD. OPSOMMING: Kom asseblief met u positiewe ingesteld na die vergadering, ons sien daarna om u daar te he. FLIGHT FOR BIRDERS BIRD IDENTIFICATION & CONSERVATION COURSE 3 & 4 NOVEMBER 2017 'Flight for Birders' was developed to assist novices and experienced birdwatchers to become involved in bird-watching in a practical and sustainable way. Basic steps in the identification of birds will be highlighted and the identification of garden birds, water birds, birds of prey and more difficult species such as swallows, waders and 'little brown jobs' will be discussed systematically. The course is illustrated with more than 1,600 slides and drawings. Emphasis will be placed on the further development of the Cape Town region as a top birding destination. Important conservation issues will be discussed and details will be given on how ordinary birders could become involved in conservation actions. Costs include a practical outing, basic notes and certificates endorsed by BirdLife South Africa. All other details available from Elaine see below. VENUE: NG Church Hall, Calitzdorp TIME: 3 & 4 November 2017, both at 09h00 COSTS: R 550-00 per head To register contact Elaine at 082 455 8402 or mwjasser@mweb.co.za 8
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Doc Maclean "Cross Bones Blues Tour" Thursday, December 14 at 7pm 10pm Hosted by Die Dorpshuis Van Riebeeck str 4, Calitzdorp Cross Bones. Blues. Life. When you roll the bones you could come up snake eyes. Or you could score big. That's what the Old Man used to say. And now: Africa. This map has places on it with names you can't pronounce on Sunday. Africa. Solo, I'm pushing back out into the desert. The Great Karoo is calling. I've got maybe twenty thousand km of road in front of me here, and I've rolled the bones all over this map. Fifty shows. No place too large, too small, too grand or too humble. I'll bring the Blues to your town. Diesel fuel and cheap red wine surf the summer heat. Life leaks out around the edges. Death wanders aimlessly. At night, it's cool neon, electric wire. To Have and Have Not. To breathe in and out. It's healing music, the blues. But the blues is also this journey: close to the wire. A journey through life. A place where all things are possible, or should be; where stories hang like dust in the air. Cross Bones. 11
Brenda s Aesthetic Studio Treat yourself to fabulous massages with infused compresses to soothe and relax 45 min, 60 min, 75 min. Medi-pedis to treat any visible foot problem including ingrown toenails. Express facials to hydrate and rejuvenate all for a good cause! R250 for 45 min. Brenda van der Westhuizen: HEALTH AND SKIN CARE THERAPIST, MASTERS DIPLOMA STELLENBOSH ACADEMY - ISA CARSTENS, CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA - SWITZERLAND Rizz Hair is Now open! Conveniently situated next to the post office in Geyser street, Rizz hair promises to eradicate ugly hair and make Calitzdorp Beautiful. For more information visit our facebook page or phone 079 820 3663 to make an appointment today. Contact: 071 678 4292 * brensvandewesthuizen@gmail.com TREATMENTS: Massages, for the cyclists, for the feet, for the face Gift vouchers available Brenda s Traditional Kitchen A Cape Malay experience in a homely environment. Home-cooking at its best savour and allow the senses to take you on an unforgettable culinary journey. WED/FRI/SAT evenings from 6.30pm till 11pm. Sunday Lunch. Bring your own wine. Bookings essential. R250pp including starter, main course and dessert. Contact: 071 678 4292 for reservations. 2km from Route 62 on the Withoek turnoff, Wesoewer Road, The Olive House, right hand side. Walk the labyrinth, enjoy the view and have a drink on my stoep. 12
Events Calendar 2017 Forthcoming events in and around Calitzdorp Christmas Dinner 24 th December 2017 Sunday evening R375pp no children under 12years From 7pm to 12pm Set - Menu Curried fish soup Bobotie with apricot compote Chicken curry with sambals Tomato bredie with lamb knuckles Sweet peas Roly Poly in portwine sauce Trifle Glass of port on arrival and one to complete your meal. Bring your own wine Bookings essential: Brenda at 071 678 4292 ITEM DATE CONTACT Meiringspoort Trail Run 12,5km and 21,1km De Rust David Muller tells HC Bosman s Tales of Oom Schalk 14 October 2017 076 130 7920 (office hours only) info@meiringspoort21.co.za www.meiringspoort21.co.za 18 October 2017 Tel.+27 (0)44 2133453 diedorpshuis.co.za Daniel Boegli Die Dorpshuis Boplaas Apricot picking 16 Nov 8 Dec 2017 Contact: Annarie Cornelius TEL: +27(0) 44 213 3326 Email: boplaas@mweb.co.za/www.boplaas.co. za To Hell and Back MTB Stage Race The Legend Karusa Deluxe Horse Trek Gamka River Safari Co Apricot picking (Bulida apricots) De Krans Boplaas Gold Peaches picking Calitzdorp Apricot Jamboree Calitzdorp Station Bluesman Doc MacLean on his Cross Bones tour will make a stop in Calitzdorp Die Dorpshuis Peach picking (oom Sarel peaches) De Krans 18 19 November 2017 www.tohellandback.co.za 19 22 November 2017 Hans van Vreden www.gamkariversafarico.com 078 987 9852 22 Nov - 06 Dec 2017 044 213 3314 diekrans@mweb.co.za 22 Nov 15 Dec 2017 Contact: Annarie Cornelius TEL: +27(0) 44 213 3326 Email: boplaas@mweb.co.za/www.boplaas.co. za Nov/Dec Zelma Kriek 082 576 5855 strooikooi@gmail.com December 14th Tel.+27 (0)44 2133453 diedorpshuis.co.za Daniel Boegli December 2017 044 213 3314 diekrans@mweb.co.za www.dekrans.co.za 13