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SOCIAL SCENESAVE OUR OCEANS
FAMILY FOCUSPILATES IN DUNKIRK
NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2019
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Dispatches From Dunkirk
Family Focus : Schübel Family
Family Focus : Skyes Family
Family Focus : Wuth Family
Social Scene
Lettie’s Love Fund
Pilates At Dunkirk
Fitness In The Estate
Dunkirk Superstars
Kids Corner
Rethink Plastic
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DISPATChES FROM
Dear Owners,
The Memorandum of Incorporation approved by 94% of votes present at our Special
General Meeting in November last year was registered with the Companies and Intellectual
Properties Commission on Tuesday February 5 this year. This important date marks the
definitive shift from our developmental stage as an estate to a mature one.
Negotiations to bed down the new Short-Term Leasing Rules, agreed at the Special General
Meeting, are underway and the Directors hope to be able to announce soon the entity
which will be administering the short-term leasing process. It is our intention to hold a
workshop with all potential lessors before we implement the system. The important point
here is that we must get the right administrative system in place to avoid frustration by
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Other news: the powers-that-be are looking at appointing a traffic pointsman at
peak times outside our estate. This has not yet been approved by the Municipality
and they are still in discussions as to the actual locations of the pointsman.
Ryan Streit has been in the forefront of representing Dunkirk’s interests in these
negotiations.
Also taking place soon, is the beginning of the removal of our bushbuck
population. The issue is an emotional one and we appreciate all the input we
have received from residents about it. It remains our view that it is essential
to reduce the population to zero to allow for the revegetation of our coastal
wetlands. Once that has happened, we can consider reintroducing the buck
in strictly limited numbers. At the same time, we are in consultation with
professionals to implement further drainage / attenuation solutions.
Thus, there is a lot on the go at the moment and we will endeavour to keep
everybody informed through our usual communication routes and this
newsletter.
Regards
Mark Roylance, Chair, and Directors of the HOA
Dispatches from Dunkirk (Cont)
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Hanno, Donna and Dylan Schübel
In 2014, Hanno and I moved onto the estate along with our son Dylan and two Labradors, Lucky and Molly. Our beautiful old boy Lucky has sadly since passed away and Molly is about to turn fourteen, which makes her ninety-eight in dog years!
After living in Sheffield Beach for over twenty years, we decided to give estate living a try, first living in Simbithi and eventually settling in Dunkirk. We love Dunkirk Estate and the very relaxed, carefree lifestyle it offers our family. We also liked that it was one of the smaller estates. One of the biggest draw cards for us when choosing Dunkirk was definitely the Beach Clubhouse! The fact that it was on one of our favourite beaches sealed the deal!
Hanno is self-employed and owns a business in Ballito called “Blinds Shutters & Awnings”, which he has owned and run since 1989. As the name suggests, the business specialises in blinds, shutters and awnings. I am a stay-at-home mom, which is a full-time challenge that I love.
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In his spare time, Hanno loves surfing and riding
his Harley. Whenever Hanno spoke about getting a
motorbike, I always thought it was just that –TALK.
Until one day I came home and much to my surprise,
found a motorbike had taken over my parking spot! I
thought, “Okay this is just a phase which will pass, and
I gave it a year tops...”
Fast-forward three years on and the bike still rules
my parking spot and it doesn’t look like it’s going
anywhere anytime soon!
Dylan is turning eleven and attends Ashton College.
When he is not at school, you will find him on the
beach, in the pool, on his bicycle, playing with Molly,
drawing, making crafts and creating all sorts of
gadgets! There is always something lying around that
Dylan is creating or experimenting with!
Family Focus (Cont)
As a family, we enjoy spending
time in the outdoors on the
beach and relaxing at home
around the pool, as well as the
occasional camping trip. When
possible, we love to travel and
explore different cultures! We
recently returned from Germany
and Austria. Hanno is looking
forward to going off to Indonesia
on a surf trip with his friends in a
few months and when the lotto
kicks in (positive thinking haha),
we plan to go traveling across the
States in an RV!
Family Focus (Cont)
BLINDS | all of themSHUTTERS & AWNINGSShop 2, Union Tile Building, Moffat Rd, (Opposite Build-It)
HANNO SCHÜBEL
032 946 3614 | 083 777 8750
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Our family of four have been in Dunkirk Estate since 2007. Originally from this area, we lived in
Mpumalanga on a family farm Tomahawk, and Somerset West before that.
Darren is the head of Sycor Construction and has built and renovated nearly twenty homes
in Dunkirk Estate, as well as in surrounding estates and suburbs over the last fifteen years.
He started his building career in the late eighties in Umhlanga as his family were property
developers, who starting Rolling Hills Country Club and Umhlanga Crest. He is Chairman of the
Ilembe Surf Riders which has given many local kids a chance to become part of the surf scene,
along with a great crew of children from Shakaskraal (and other areas) getting involved, and
growing rapidly with input from the Lifesavers, parents, young volunteers and local businesses.
Ex-Motox and Jetski champ, Darren still has that sparkle in his eye for fun and excitement!
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Mish has been involved in the property game
as long as Darren has, starting with sales in the
1990s, mainly with new property development
around South Africa. Currently, she represents
Pam Golding Properties. She is involved with Sycor
building projects with concept and interior design.
The Place Venue, in the Claremont Farm Nursery
has been going since 2015 and is a creative outlet
for Michelle. Many events from pop-up shops to
birthday, wedding and baby shower celebrations
have taken place there over the years. Her interests
are fashion, painting in oils and acrylics, fabric
design, catering, beach days and tennis to name a
few. A highlight was competing in the World Jetski
Champs in the USA in 1990/1.
Justin and Shane, are both avid surfers and well known in the area with their involvement with Ilembe Surf
Riders, Ballito Surf School and more recently, with Mi Acai Superfood Bar and Premium Shapes in the Salt
Rock Village, along with Greg Swart. Shane has surfed all over the world for the past few years on the WSL
Qualifying Series, which has been an amazing experience for him.
We love Dunkirk and what it has to offer, and are proud to part of the Dunkirk way of life!
Family Focus (Cont)
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Shoes For Life
Find us in Ballito Junction or online at www.stepaheadshoes.co.za
Dyl, Kerryn, Zach and Jamie Wuth live at
142 Sameja Drive. They bought the property
seven months ago, and for three years prior
to that, lived at number 1 Sandwood Hills.
“We had been on the hunt for our ‘family
home’ for quite a few years. We had
intentions to build as we were battling to
find a home that suited our needs. When 142
came on the market it was a no-brainer for
us as it ticked all the boxes. It was probably
one of the quickest sales on the estate - we
viewed it on a Saturday and the deal was
signed on the Tuesday! We love that our
house is at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and
that all of the families in our road also have
young children.”
Dyl and Kerryns’ families’ have a long
-standing tie with the estate. While Kerryn
was still studying, she, her mom Louise
Gibson, and younger brother Grant were
the second family to move onto the estate.
They rented 22 Sandwood Hills in 2005 while
Louise built her house in Hillside Lane.
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Grant and his wife Cath have been living on the estate since 2011, as do Cath’s parents, Paul
and Anne de Robillard. Dyl’s brother Blake and wife Kirst also moved into the estate in 2015.
“It really is awesome having family so close by. The kids love it as they get to see their cousins
almost daily and it is incredibly reassuring knowing that support is only two minutes away if
you need it.”
Dyl and Kerryn studied together in Pietermaritzburg. Dyl qualified as a chartered accountant
in 2006 and Kerryn qualified as a dietitian in 2004. After spending five years in the UK together,
they moved back home to get married and to enjoy the amazing lifestyle that KZN has to offer
– a stark contrast to cold, grey, rainy London. Currently Dyl is director of Tradestar, a cash and
carry company that has stores in Zululand. Kerryn has her own private practice. She consults
in both Ballito and Umhlanga, and is specialised in child and sport nutrition.
Outside of work, most people who know Dyl will know that he is OBSESSED with fishing. He
will be up before the break of dawn at every opportunity to launch his fishing ski. “It is a great
past time and is a good form of exercise - having fresh fish for supper a few times a week is an
added bonus.”
Family Focus (Cont)
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Kerryn is passionate about food and loves cooking for her family
and friends. Meal times are an integral part of their family’s day
– always fresh, always homemade and meals are usually eaten
‘al fresco style’, especially during summer. Kerryn practices what
she preaches when it comes to food. “Good eating habits are
important to instil from an early an age as is possible for children,
and as adults setting the right example is even more critical as
kids copy their parents.”
As a family they enjoy spending days on the beach or otherwise
in the pool. The whole family are “water babies” and often make
full use of the beach clubhouse facilities.
Now that they are in their family home, they are excited to settle
in for a few years and to continue to enjoy the lifestyle that the
North Coast - and more specifically Dunkirk - has to offer.
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Family Focus (Cont)
Friday the fourteenth of December saw the much-anticipated Dunkirk Beach Club
Father Christmas party for the kids! It has always been a really popular afternoon,
especially with the younger children, and once again they were not disappointed.
Bernie, the Beach Club Manager, heads off to look after the reindeer whilst Father
Christmas arrives with the bags of presents. All the children were on their best
behaviour and eagerly awaiting their names to be called to fetch their little spoils,
and have a picture with Father Christmas in the happy spirit of the festive season.
Gifts, cool drinks, cakes and sweet treats handed out to the little ones added to
the energy and excitement of this annual family festive afternoon.
A huge thank you to all the residents that supported Bernie and his festive cheer!
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A LASTING LEGACYNikki “Lettie” Haynes was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in January 2012. Despite fighting like a Trojan, she lost her battle on 12 July 2014. She left behind a husband, three children and a legacy of strength and grace that has spilled over into this organisation, which bears her nickname.
Lettie’s husband Zoog was determined to use the remainder of the funds that had been raised to cover the expenses of Lettie’s battle in a way that would honour her and fight this terrible disease.
In November 2014, Zoog was approached by the Thangavay family. Their father was fighting throat cancer, and as the only driver in the family, getting to his radiotherapy appointments was a problem.
Zoog signed him up with Uber for the duration of his treatment and realised that this was the way that he could honour Nikki – by making sure that everybody could get to their treatment safely and comfortably.
The organisation was given the very apt name of “The Lettie Love Fund”.Since its inception on 12 August 2015, the fund has transported over 100 patients, covering more than 165 000km along the way. The relief that this has brought to patients and their families, and even to hospital staff, has been overwhelming.
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A CANCER COUNTER-CULTURENobody should have to fight more than their cancer. Our mission is to make sure that every patient has a reliable, safe and FREE way to get to their treatment. We want to see them dedicating their time, energy and resources to waging their personal war against cancer – not getting to the battleground!
WHY IS TRANSPORT SUCH A GIFT? If getting cancer wasn’t awful enough, it can cost up to R62 for some patients to get to hospital and back home. That means that if somebody is travelling to radiation every day for six weeks, it can cost them over R2000. For a lot of families, that kind of money just doesn’t exist. Then, there’s safety to think about. You need to be at the hospital early, and that means waiting for a taxi in the dark.
You’re feeling weak, probably already nauseous at the mere idea of the treatmentthat lies ahead, and the last thing you need is to be looking around for potential muggers. Then you get squashed into an overcrowded taxi with a driver who is skipping lights, screeching on brakes to pick up passengers and generally showing as much respect for the rules of the road as cancer is showing your body. You’re feeling weak, probably already nauseous at the mere idea of the treatmentthat lies ahead, and the last thing you need is to be looking around for potential muggers.
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Then you get squashed into an overcrowded taxi with a driver who is skipping lights, screeching on brakes to pick up passengers and generally showing as much respect for the rules of the road as cancer is showing your body. Ultimately, having access to transport to hospital gives more people the means and the willpower to enter the ring and fight their cancer.
FOLLOW THE JOURNEY:
HOW DOES IT WORK?• Patients hear about the Lettie Love Fund from hospital staff or fellow patients.• They sign up.• For the duration of their cancer treatment, we provide them with a door-to-
door chauffeur service to every session.
By becoming a donor, you will help us to stay on the road and help cancer patients to keep fighting this dreaded disease. You’ll also get to give less of your hard-earned money to the taxman, because Lettie’s Love Fund is a Section 18A Public Benefit Organisation.
GET IN TOUCHKim Carr (General Manager) – 074 584 [email protected] us on Facebook & keep up to date with who we’re helping and how you can partner with us!
BANK DETAILSThe Lettie Love FundRMB Private BankAccount Number: 6255 9440 442Branch Code: 250 655Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
For more information, click on the following links:
LLF Information Brochure - CLICK HERELLF Information Brochure - CLICK HEREThe Lettie Loop (poster - final) - CLICK HERE 22
How can you help? Click above to donate!
Lettie’s Love Fund (Cont)
Every Wednesday at Dunkirk Estate, a bunch of excited residents meet to get their CORE on!
That’s right - we have our very own Pilates class here on the estate from 4-5 pm on a
Wednesday afternoon. All shapes and fitness levels are welcome to join in. It is a relaxed and
safe space where you are free to learn and improve at your own pace.
Owner and Resident Bronwen Cocks is doing a Pilates class at 145 Sameja every Wednesday
from 5-6pm. This is open to all residents, should you be interested and wish to speak to
Bronwen please email her on [email protected]
It’s a fun relaxed atmosphere and only R60/class.
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Keeping fit is challenging as it is. Having to sign up to various gyms promising
the earth and costing a fortune is the other side to the coin, one which often
kills the enthusiasm straight from the words ‘debit order’. And then there is
the hack of having to travel to said fitness facility, deal with traffic and factor in
another 30 minutes to your training schedule?
That is why residents of various estates are now choosing to train within their
respective estates in world-class facilities - and, why wouldn’t they? 25
health (Cont)
Dunkirk is one of those classy, intimate
estates that we don’t mention enough!
When last have you been to the Dunkirk
clubhouse? Seen the kids laughing, moms
in the sauna and dads working up a sweat
in the gym? Or even the Beach Club-
house, where the youngsters can take
their boards down to Salt Rock beach and
head out for a surf while coming back to
the safety of a clubhouse on the beach?
Coming back to the main estate, Dunkirk’s
award-winning clubhouse has featured
in several architectural magazines and
epitomises the Dunkirk way of life.
Equipped with a 25 metre outdoor
swimming pool which leads to a sauna
and steam room , inside you will find a
fully equipped gym overlooking the tree
tops.
Feel like a more competitive sport? The
floodlit tennis courts are situated below
the clubhouse for day and night use.
Leave the kids to run around the court
while you head off for a run around the
estate, experiencing the tranquillity of
the estate and the safety that comes with
training within a secure estate.
Keeping fit isn’t easy, but Dunkirk has
definitely tried to make it as convenient
as possible! Grab a pair of running shoes,
run the trails, walk up to the gym or go for
a swim. Residents here really don’t
have much of an excuse anymore!
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Dunkirk Super Stars
Andrew and Bella Mowatt participated in the 2019 Midmar Mile on Saturday 9th February. This was Bella’s first Midmar at the age of 10, which she swam in 50 minutes.
This photo is of Yadheya Govender with her family, when she received the Dux award on 28th November from Ashton Junior College. She also received the subject awards for Maths, General Science, Geography and History.27
Experiment Time with your Little Einsteins!
It’s time to don your white lab coats and
glasses because we are going to have some fun
experimenting with some science! All these
experiments can be done at home, with adult
supervision of course!
It is very important to focus on the process of
doing the experiment with your children and
not just the end result. There are many valuable
lessons that can be taught by doing different
science experiments with your children.
To mention just a few:
• They help children to develop patience and
perseverance.
• It teaches children about the world around
them.
• It helps to teach problem solving skills.
Please click on the following link to read more
about the benefits of doing science activities with
your children :
https://conniedeal.com/9-benefits-of-toddler-
science-activities/
Now it is time for you to have some fun with
your family by experimenting with these
activities :
1. Making Rainbow Fizzies
3. Beans in a Baggie
2. Making Homemade Butter
4. Make a Milk Rainbow
CLICK HERE for the methods!
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Dunkirk resident Daniel Shaw, a matric pupil at Kearsney College, is on a quest
to encourage people to #ReThinkPlastic and help save our oceans!
He is currently working on an art assignment and is in the process of making
a large metal fish which will be covered in chicken wire – filled with plastic
pollution. The plastic used in the assignment will then be recycled.
His intention is to create awareness amongst the Dunkirk residents on
the issues of plastic pollution and has been given permission to place his
#ReThinkPlastic fish down at the Dunkirk Beach Club in an effort to inform
people of the seriousness of the issues at hand. His wish is to encourage
families and children to “feed” the fish with plastic, rather than feeding the
ocean, inspiring them to put an end to plastic pollution.
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We would be grateful if you can assist Daniel in helping create a Wave of Change! Let’s help Daniel’s #ReThinkPlasticFish :• Create awareness• Inspire people to care about the issue of plastic
pollution• Encourage people to be part of the solution• Shift the global reliance on plastic
Environmantal (Cont) New AdditionsBianca and Matt Elliott had their first child on the 20th February 2019.
Welcome Baby Oliver!
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CAYLIN KRUGERB Communication Pathology
(Speech-Language Pathology) University of Pretoria
Phone 076 452 [email protected] Medicross, The Well
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