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Summer Edition 2018

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by Anelle Erasmus – MES Fudraising & MarketingMES: Mould - Empower - Serve, is a Christian social development organisation that has been changing the heart of the city for the past 32 years. We have been actively working towards providing sustainable solutions to pervasive poverty in the inner city of Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Kempton Park.

Our MISSION is to empower people holistically to live independent, sustainable and meaningful lives.

Why do people end up homeless? Most of our clients end up on the streets due to unemployment, substance abuse, family and other social problems. By the time they end up on the streets they are broken, with a lack of trust, self-con�dence and hopelessness. At MES it is within our mandate to pick these people up, restore their dignity, build up their self-con�dence, empower and up skill them to become self-sustainable citizens. This is the hardest part of the process and we need people from all walks of live to help us succeed in our mission.

How do we do this?MES facilitates professional services to vulnerable or at risk individuals, families and communities. Our services are implemented in each branch, depending on the need of the community and available resources. An integrated approach is followed, ensuring a holistic service delivery that contributes to restoration and empowerment. Our model of intake/prevention, intervention and sustainable exit is followed.

Our goal is to take a homeless or destitute person from their state of hopelessness to a state �lled with hope and self believe,

through a basket of professional services.

Our services start with the intake or prevention programmes which include our shelter, community kitchen and outreach programme. Once we have contact with a client we can now assess them through our social work services. Through this intervention process an individual development plan is created and a client would either be re-united with his/her family, be referred to another NPO/organisation who can serve them better OR be referred to the MES GROW Job Rehabilitation programme. Clients are also assisted with social relief (food parcels, toiletries, blankets and clothing), should the need be identi�ed. The GROW programme runs hand in hand with our Occupational Therapist who rehabilitates a client from a “I can’t” to a “I CAN” mentality. Once this concept is understood a client can be up skilled and placed into a job which leads to the sustainable exit model of MES. MES o�ers additional Spiritual Enrichment, Social Work and Youth services to our sister company, Madulammoho Housing Association, located in Belhar and Scottsdene. These programmes are new to MES Cape Town as we realise our communities and youth needs to be empowered to deal with their social problems in order to live improve and holistic lives.

Our Impact and call to action:We accommodate 50 to 55 people a night at our Safe Space shelter in Bellville. It costs us R13 per person per night. R400 a month can assist one person with a mattress, warm blanket and ablution facilities. Annually we serve over 12 300 meals. R150 per month enables us to feed a person 5 days per week.Our social work services deliver a number of vital services to the homeless and destitute communities. R130 facilitates a half an hour counselling session with a social worker and R500 assists us to reunify a member with their family. We have an average of 120 people being rehabilitated in our GROW Job rehabilitation programme. R65 a day empowers one person to take part in a shift and start their rehabilitation journey. Once a client has proven that his/her occupational intelligence is mature and ready to move on we can place them into skills training. Training can costs us anywhere between R2000 and R5000 per client. MES support the “give responsible campaign” and would like our supporters to do so too. Help us to remove cash and goods from our streets and rather give out shelter and meal vouchers. The vouchers lead the homeless person to connect with MES and this is the very �rst step to success.

O�er your professional time and services to MES. We need help, every day in so many di�erent ways. From being an IT guru to a person baking a birthday cake! We need your skills! Challenge your church or a group of friends to prepare and serve a meal to our clients in the shelter.Be part of our many events and campaigns held during the year. This includes our Hope for Winter Campaign, Gala dinners, Women’s day teas, Father’s day lunches, Packaged Love and so much more. You can even run or cycle for MES!

Why help MES?We have 32 years of experience, a holistic approach, support from various donors, quality service, cost e�ective programmes and dedicated sta� and board of directors. And �nally – our recipe works!

We invite you to partner with MES to invest in sustainable social value through providing holistic developmental solutions that will enable empowerment and restoration of some of the most marginalised individuals and communities harnessing their potential to lead sustainable, meaningful and independent lives. Together we can “change the heart of the city!”

Changing the heart of the city!

Follow us on www.mes.org.za Facebook: MouldEmpowerServe

Instagram: mesorgza • Twitter: mesorgza Youtube: meszanational

021 949 8736 • [email protected]

GROW Programme Youth programme

Meal and shelter voucher booklets

Harold Abrahams, Joseph Fredericks and Kenneth Nginolla looks after the Safe Space Shelter

Dear ReadersIt is Summer with a capital S, because she has announced her arrival, full of colour and life, as Summer should. Personally my favourite seasons are spring and autumn – but Summer always creates special memories, probably because we tend to go on holiday that time of the year.

Being from Namibia, well, I operate better and have more energy to attack projects when the air is warm. So what kind of projects do you have in mind for this summer and the coming year?

In 2019 we are planning to give our centre a new coat of paint, in new colours. Our borehole should already be in full operation, providing water to �ush the toilets and keep the garden going. We will also be investing in solar panels for our roof, making use of natural sun energy to lower our electricity consumption.

While maintenance of a property is a constant and on-going hamster wheel, we did add a few new items to the Village’s o�ering this year, which include advertising boards (with camera and anti-jamming bene�ts) to the parking area (see page 10), replaced and upgraded our CCTV camera system with additional cameras and a Crime Reporting Board that is �tted on the wall near the lift in the basement (page 9).

Another very useful item we added is a de�brillator, which is kept in an emergency box in the same corridor where the public toilets are situated. This item gives audible instructions to anyone who needs to use it on a person su�ering from a cardiac arrest – it may be operated by members of the public and will only give shock treatment if the unit has measured the patient and instructed the person to do so.

On the promotional side, we are providing an opportunity for one of our customers to win a trip for 2 to Mauritius… a way to reward one of our loyal customers in the new year. Read all about it on page 3 and remember to collect your entry form at any shop as from 1 December 2018!

We will be placing a donation box for our front page stars (MES) during the month of December. Your contribution of tinned food (and usable 2nd hand men’s clothing, in good condition) will be greatly appreciated. Also consider buying booklets of meal/sleep vouchers to keep on hand for whenever required – this is available at MES’ Bellville branch in Davies street.

People seem to have polarized feelings towards tattoos- they either love them or hate them! Turn to page 8 and get the inside story so that you can be prepared when your daughter (or son) comes to ask for one….

Capetonions love the outdoors, even at night. How about a moon hike up Lion’s Head? Page 7 will help you make up your mind.

May 2018 come to an end in a splendid way and 2019 hold a bunch of lovely surprises in stall for every one of us.

Enjoy Summer!

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Village wishes, Renita

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Fathers’ Day Winners!We gave away Breakfast Buns to fathers on Sunday 17 June – the Tygerberg Lions Club kindly assisted and money collected was used for their community projects.

First prize winner

Mike Langdon with his

children and grandchildren

(won a PnP hamper)

3rd prize winnerMarius Swart (Biltong cake from Famous

Kalahari Biltong)

2nd prize winner Mr Kokt

(Montagu Fruit & Nuts hamper)

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by Pam Bradford

WOW - what a welcome it has been!!

THANK YOU to all the loyal customers of Mountain View Framing. Your continued support has been amazing and we are truly grateful. A very warm welcome to all our new clients, you have been plentiful and it has been wonderful to meet you all.

Relationships along with bespoke frames are the foundation to the success and growth of

our business so thank you all again.

Bespoke is not exactly a new term, it has gained popularity of late in various industries, most notably the clothing and interior design industry. Bespoke means the opposite of o�-the-rack, a bespoke frame is custom-made exclusively for you. It is made from scratch to your speci�cations. The beginning of this process starts right in the center of our newly renovated studio.

There is no limit to what can be captured with our variety of frames. We can transform your prints, photographs, original artworks or sentimental memorabilia by matching them with a frame moulding of your choice. Our in-store personalized consultations enable us to meet all of your needs. We take our time to listen and guide you in transforming your item.

We don’t just take your order and send it o� to a third party. “We create it and we make it” with our own hands in our studio! Ensuring the personalized service you received at the start is followed through to your �nal product.

We have recently welcomed Michael Baker to our team. Michael comes with 30-year service in the framing industry. This will ensure our lead times are shortened and his experience will ensure we continue to deliver a �rst-class product.

Other services include:• Interior Design services – concept to completion• Framing Customer loyalty programme• Hanging services • Bespoke mirrors in stock or made to order• Selection of bespoke interior items ensuring your home is not a re�ection of cookie cutter design• Collection & delivery for corporate clients

We would love for you to follow us on social media where we display a number of our creations and we would be even more delighted if you share your favourite creation of ours with us too.

Facebook: Mountain View Framing & Designwww.instagram.com/mountainviewframing

Hope to see you in our Studio soon!

Bespoke Service


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by Suki LockCape Town is a splendid city. With iconic Table Mountain and plentiful beaches all round, many Capetonians have evolved to be out and about in nature, and this includes at night-time.

Signal Hill has many evening dwellers, with a picnic or a drink, enjoying the spectacular views of the city lights. However, if you are a bit more adventurous and don’t mind a bit of a hike, an even better viewpoint awaits.

Watching over Signal Hill, you will �nd Lion’s Head, which – with a bit of imagination – resembles a crouching lion. The hike takes about an hour to an hour and a half, and when you reach the top you have beautiful views over the city, Camps Bay down to Blaauwberg and around towards Stellenbosch. Of course Table Mountain itself seems almost within reach.

A day visit to Lion’s Head is a lovely hike, and I have friends that make the climb early every Saturday morning, as a start to their weekend. However, for those of us that have little desire for early mornings, the full moon hike might just be the solution. This hike is an uno�cial gathering of people, not formally organised and therefore free of charge, but if you decide to venture up Lion’s Head on a full moon night, you will meet many like-minded people along the way.

Families, friends, couples or individuals make their way up the slope. It is not a particularly di�cult climb, but you are ascending almost 700 meters above sea-level, so expect having to put in e�ort. There are areas on the path with loose rocks, so make sure you are wearing decent shoes suited for hiking, and be aware that there are places where you use chains and footholds to climb up rocks.

There is no starting time, but the idea is to reach the top before sunset and then make your way down by the light of the full moon, so most hikers start the climb at about 18h00. Take some snacks or a picnic, de�nitely take water and bring a headlamp to help on the way down –

as sometimes the moon decides to hide behind the clouds. As mentioned; wear good shoes, and take a jacket; even in the summer months the night air can get chilly.

The next full moon is on Saturday 22 December 2018. Enthusiasts of the full moon hike have created a Facebook page where you can see photos from previous hikes and get more information about gatherings: www.facebook.com/fullmoonhike

A lion with a view - Lion’s Head full moon hikes

Full moon hikers on Lion’s Head. Photo taken by Gavin Lock

from Camps Bay beach.


by Suki LockTattoos – it is a rather polarising topic. It would seem that most people fall into one of two groups: you either LOVE them, or HATE them.

Tattoos themselves are not good or bad, but what we have come to associate with them resonates strongly. For some it can mean freedom of expression, a reminder or remembrance. For others it brings up concepts of rebellion or violence. Some call it desecration of your body, while others see it as a

celebration. Even for those with tattoos, it is an individual experience. For some, their tattoos are part of their identity, proudly displaying them all over their body. While for others it is an intensely personal experience, with their tattoo hidden, for only them to enjoy.

I am not going to tell you whether you should or shouldn’t have a tattoo. That should be completely up to you, if you are over 18 and paying for it yourself. I will however give you some advice, the same advice given to me when I faced this question, as well as a few thoughts of my own.

Take your timeTattoos last pretty much forever, so there is no reason to ever do it on a whim. Take your time, think about why you want this tattoo, and consider if you will still be proud to show it o� 10, 20 or even 50 years from now.

Plan the designA tattoo should be more than “a thing on your skin.” Have ideas and concepts ready before you go to the shop. A good tattoo parlour will have an artist that can take your ideas and create a design for you, but it is not their job to come up with the idea. If you don’t know what you are looking for, you are not ready.

Spell check!Seriously, if you are putting text onto your body, check the spelling. Even if you think it is “easy,” write it down and check it. Do not rely on the spelling skills of the tattoo artist. Also, if you are thinking of using words in a language you do not speak, be even more diligent in having it checked. And… if you can’t pronounce it, maybe don’t do it.

Visit the tattoo shopHave a look at their health standards, the location, the clientele. Look at sample work of the artist and �nd one that excels in the type of tattoo you want. Just because someone is great at colourful characters, does not mean they are as skilled in gradient or black-work. Match the artist and their style to the art you want. Meet the tattoo artist, ask questions and see if you will get along. Depending on the tattoo you can be in close proximity of this person for hours. It is better if you like them.

Don’t bargain huntThis is an artwork you will be carrying with you for probably the rest of your life. Shop around to see what a fair price would be, but make the �nal decision based on skill of artist, their experience and standards of the shop. Find the right tattoo artist for you, and rather save up longer to a�ord them, than trying to get a deal.

Prepare yourselfTattoos hurt. Some people can handle the pain better than others, and certain areas on the body are more sensitive, so only you will know how it feels when you have your tattoo. Eat a good meal; take healthy snacks if it is a bigger tattoo that will take longer, and make sure you drink a lot of water. You will also have to take care of your tattoo afterwards; making sure the area heals properly. See it as an investment in your body.

When in doubt… don’tIf for any reason you doubt getting a tattoo, don’t do it. This is a long term decision; you do not have to do it right now. Give it some time and only take this step when you are really ready.

To tattoo or not to tattoo… an inky question

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CRIME REPORTING BOARDSYour opportunity to stamp out crimePlattekloof Village Centre has recently been �tted with a brand new Crime Reporting Board, on the wall near the lift in the basement. Crime Reporting Boards (CRB) have been in existence since 1996 and have gained momentum in building a sound working relationship with the South African Police Service (SAPS), the larger community, and the business sector.

The main purpose of these boards, which are placed at strategic points at shopping centres, community centres and taxi ranks, is to serve as a communication medium between SAPS and the community.

Sensitive information can be relayed free and anonymously on to the SAPS, using the post box installed on the board. This method of crime reporting enables the reporter of the crime to give a comprehensive description which will assist in the reduction of misunderstanding/confusion. The South African Police Service has access to obtain anonymous information from this post box. The police will rely on the particular information to trace the suspects and make arrests.

Information displayed on the board, address the biggest problems in our country. Identity kits of wanted criminals are displayed on the board from time to time. The community can then help to apprehend these criminals by supplying the SAPS with anonymous information. Missing people can be found using the same method.

The joint e�ort between the South African Police Service, the Business Community and the public sends a clear message to those who undermine justice: that we will outnumber the few who want to spoil the prospect of safety and security, which law abiding citizens are entitled to.

The general public, whose con�dentiality is valued above anything else, can rely on a continued drive by the South African Police Service to stamp out crime.


Adcam helps the �ght against crime at

Plattekloof Village Centre

Recent crime statistics have made it evident that we, as a community, need to get involved in �ghting crime in our country. To aid in this �ght, Adcam has recently installed advertising poles with CCTV cameras and jamming device sensors at Plattekloof Village Shopping Centre.

Adcam Advertising o�ers a revolutionary approach that provides security services at no cost to the site owners where these systems are installed. Adcam supplies, installs and maintains these units free of charge and recovers the cost by selling the advertising space on the signs.

The Advertising Pole consists of 2 x CCTV cameras which provide recording and real time internet access to HD video in parking areas, where normal CCTV systems will typically not reach. Should

an incident occur the footage from the cameras can be reviewed from anywhere via the internet, and perpetrators dealt with quick and e�ciently. The footage can only be accessed via a

password protected portal.

In addition, the Adcam system also contains a Remote Car Jamming Sensor device which sounds a warning when a car

jamming signal is detected. A red �ashing light and siren will be triggered instantly alerting security and others to the potential threat.

The CCTV surveillance cameras as well as remote jamming detector are powered by solar and therefore do not need electricity to operate. Plattekloof Village Centre has been pro-active in the �ghtagainst crime by having the Adcam units installed – making it a safer environment for shoppers, tenants and visitors.

For more info or to book advertising space call or email Adcam - 086 006 1070 - [email protected] -

or visit their website: www.adcam.co.za

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By Peter Brink, Adopt-a-pet supporter

Plattekloof Village Shopping Centre provided the opportunity for a successful promotion of Adopt-a-pet on Saturday, 8 September 2018. Adopt-a-pet is a privately run Non-Pro�t Company that practices a pro-life policy and rescues dogs and cats that would die without intervention. Once fully recovered and healthy, these pets are in desperate need of good homes.

There are currently around 120 dogs and 70 cats in our care. The dedicated sta� ensures each animal is given care and attention, and where needed medical attention and monitoring. Volunteers assist in walking dogs and spending time with the cats. However, nothing replaces a caring home and all these lovely animals are in need of good homes!

Some animals are fortunate and are adopted soon after being given a clean bill of health, but there are many who are not so fortunate. For example, two greyhounds have been in the shelter for more than 5 years. This is a breed needing space and the two should preferably be homed together as they have been companions for so long – a challenging situation.

Kittens are always popular to rehome, but when there are too many and the odd few become young cats then their chances of �nding homes diminish signi�cantly.

Research has indicated that children who abuse animals are likely to develop into hardened criminals as adults.

Humane Education and Youth Enrichment Programmes are thus supported in areas where learners are in high risk categories. This promotes positive qualities such as compassion, empathy & respect for all life; towards both our fellow human beings and towards other creatures which share our troubled world.

ADOPT-A-PET: YOUR PET SEARCH SOLUTION

Contact Adopt-a-pet:

Premises are located in Ottery/Philippi and you can

�nd us on Facebook. Keep an eye out for the website which

we are working on.

Call Cecily on021 465 4560 or

SMS to 074 519 9600.Volunteers of Humane Education with a group of

puppies

Lunchtime in the cattery

Hunter out for a walk


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Some Kale a day keeps the Eye Doctor away

compiled by Anni Brown - Optometrist and Owner of NH Optometrist

Everyone knows that it is important to take care of our bodies with a healthy diet, but did you know that the food we eat can a�ect our eyesight?

Good eye care starts with the food on your plate. By adding a few simple items to your grocery list you can protect your family’s eyes in addition to their general well-being. Good nutrition is essential for healthy eyes and eating the right food can protect our eyes from the symptoms ofDry Eye Disease and Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD).

Be on the lookout for foods that are high in:• Omega-3 fatty acids• Lutein and Zeaxandthin• Vitamin C and E• Zinc

The following foods are rich in the nutrients mentioned above:• Salmon, tuna and other oily �sh• Green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale• Eggs, nuts and beans• Citrus Fruits such as oranges and kiwi fruit.

Visiting your optometrist or ophthalmologist annually will ensure that your prescription stays up to date and any changes in the health of your eye can be addressed in a timely manner.


Pick of trees for your Cape GardenBy Erina Botha, landscaper of indigenous Cape gardensContact Erina at DreamScapes - 082 920 6559

Trees for gardens should be selected and placed with particular care – and not just for decorative reasons. The wrong choice or placing could result in structural damage to walls, paving and fencing. Else it could unintentionally shade out an entire garden, either yours or you neighbour’s.

Apart from the eventual size, it is important to choose indigenous trees and to consider the nature of their roots systems and the shape and size of their canopies. Although most indigenous trees are evergreen, some are not.

With around 2000 indigenous species of trees in southern Africa, we are spoiled for choice of trees that are far more water-wise and hence suited to our semi-arid climate than those from water-rich countries that would be drinking up vast amounts of water in your garden, leaving nothing for the plants in your garden.

A few of my favourite trees for Cape Town gardens are Nuxia �oribunda, Halleria lucida, Apodytes dimidiata, Buddleja saligna, Ekebergia capensis, Podocarpis Henkelii and Sideroxylon inerme. Two trees from other parts of the country that are popular for us in Cape Town and do well here in the right conditions are the Fever tree and the Coral tree. The Coral tree needs to be planted in a sunny position where it is protected from wind.

Chose the placing well, at least 1 to 2m away from walls or other construction; check on the path of the sun both in winter – when it is much lower – and in summer. In a medium to small garden, you want to place the tree in the half of the garden closest to where the sun sets. Alternatively place the tree close to your home or stoep, so the whole garden won’t be shaded out all day.

Nuxia �oribundaThe forest elder is a neat tree that usually does not grow higher than 3m in gardens. It has a dense and rounded drown and roughly textured, �ssured and �aking bark on the branches. Best is that it doesn’t drop leaves of �owers, so is one of the very few trees that can be planted close to pools or water features. It’s abundance of �ne, aromatic creamy �owers from May to September provides food for bees and other insects.

Halleria lucidaKnown as the tree fuchsia because of the fan-shaped and drooping nature of its branches and its multitude of bright orange lantern-shaped �owers from May until January. It’s a bird magnet and the dense foliage and the fanlike spread of the branches makes it an ideal barrier. Reaches 2 – 5m in gardens.

Ekebergia capensisThe Cape Ash is not suitable for small gardens, as it grow to a height of 15m, has a large, spreading canopy and bulging root system. It is a dream shade tree for a large garden, however, and can be planted out on a pavement outside smaller gardens – on the side of the setting sun! It bears sweetly scented �owers from September to November and its �eshy fruit – loved by birds – turns bright red as it ripens in autumn. It drops a lot of leaves in spring and should not be planted near pools.

More information about all the trees mentioned above on www.plantzafrica.com

Coast Coral tree

Nuxia �oribunda

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by Leanne Kiezer, Registered Dietitian, PnP

Eating over the festive season is part of the fun, but all your hard work to get in shape for summer shouldn’t be compensated by endless indulgent meals! This year, when you host family and friends, why not consider serving healthier versions of classic holiday dishes? Here are some ideas of how you can adapt your recipes so that they are more balanced, lower in fat and include plenty of vegetables and fruit.

For Starters

• O�er healthier snack options like lean biltong or chopped vegetable crudités with a reduced-fat hummus dip, or smoked salmon, cottage cheese and capers on cubes of low GI seed bread.

Mains

• Choose a lean beef, pork or lamb roast, and bake or grill the meat on a rack so that the excess fat can drip o� the meat. • Use a pastry brush to brush oil onto the meat, as pouring the oil causes you to use much more than you need. • Rather than a whole chicken with the skin intact, choose individual portions of skinless chicken breasts and thighs for roasting. Here is an example: Mediterranean-style Chicken Bake• Instead of bread crumbs, use rolled oats or crushed bran cereal for stu�ng. Also add extra sautéed vegetables to your stu�ng, like carrot, mushrooms, onion and celery. • If your holiday recipe calls for bacon, choose back bacon with its excess fat removed. • Choose one starch side dish like rice or sweet potatoes. If opting for rice, choose wild rice, brown rice or pearl barley which o�ers a source of �bre. If potatoes are your festive favourites, try our Grape, Goats Cheese and Red Onion stu�ed Sweet Potatoes rather than deep fried potatoes.• Make plenty of vegetable side dishes available (remember these should �ll half your plate!), like this Ricotta, Walnut and Butternut Salad or Pecorino Brussel Sprouts. • Use fat-free or low oil dressing and �avoured vinegars for salads, or make your own low-oil dressings at home. • For dips and sauces made from mayonnaise, rather use a mixture of low oil salad cream and plain low fat yoghurt.

Dessert

• If your recipe calls for plain or cake �our, halve the amount and replace with whole-wheat �our in baked goods. • Instead of cream, use low fat evaporated milk in recipes (although not suitable for whipping). • Substitute apple sauce for half of the shortening or oil in your recipe. • Use variations of plain yoghurt with fresh fruit slices for your desserts – the fruit adds natural sweetness to the recipe, so there is no need for added sugar. • Serve fruit canned in its own juices (with the juice drained), or fresh fruit with jelly and lite custard.

The Recipes

Pecorino Brussel SproutsServes 4Ingredients• 20 ml canola oil• 300 g Brussel sprouts, �nely shredded• 5 ml lemon zest• 50 g pecan nuts, toasted• 100 g pecorino cheese, grated• Pinch of salt and pepperMethod• Heat oil in a large frying pan and fry Brussel sprouts until wilted• Toss through remaining ingredients and serve

Mediterranean-style chicken bakeServes 4Ingredients• Non-stick cooking spray• 8 skinless chicken thighs, on the bone• Juice and zest of 1 lemon• Pinch of salt• 2 red onions, peeled and cut into crescents• 2 garlic cloves, sliced• 2.5 cups chicken stock• 1 cup wild rice• 250 g cocktail tomatoes• 10 Calamata olives• 3 tbsp. oregano, choppedMethod• Preheat oven to 200 degrees• Grease a casserole dish with non-stick spray• Place chicken, lemon, salt, onion and garlic into the dish, and toss to combine• Roast for about 15 minutes• Add the remaining ingredients, and continue to roast for 25 minutes, or until cooked through• Scatter with oregano before serving

Grape, goat’s cheese and red onion stu�ed sweet potatoesServes 4Ingredients• 4 large sweet potatoes• 20 ml olive oil• Pinch of salt and pepper• 2 cups seedless red grapes• 1 sprig rosemary• 1 red onion, cut into wedges• 200 g goats cheeseMethod• Place sweet potatoes on a baking tray. Rub with oil, salt and pepper• Bake for 20 – 30 minutes until almost cooked through• Toss grapes, rosemary and onion on baking tray with sweet potatoes• Bake for 10 more minutes• Split sweet potatoes down the middle and scoop out some �esh• Mash with half the goats cheese. Season, and spoon back into cavity• Top sweet potatoes with remaining goats cheese, grapes, onion and rosemary bits

Ricotta, walnut and butternut saladServes 1Salad ingredients• 150 g butternut cubes, roasted • 125 ml ricotta, crumbled• 30 g walnuts, toasted• 2 gem lettuce, shredded• 1 bulb fennel, �nely slicedDressing ingredients• 5 ml olive oil• 15 ml balsamic vinegarMethod• Toss salad ingredients together• Whisk oil and vinegar together• Dress and season salad just before serving

Hosting a healthy festive meal

Pick n Pay Health HotlineDid you know that Pick n Pay employs a

registered dietitian to provide free food andnutrition-related advice to the public?

Contact Leanne via the Health Hotline on0800 11 22 88 or email her directly on

[email protected] to startyour nutrition conversation.

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See you soon!

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3@1 PLATTEKLOOF 021 558 0275ABSA ATMBELLA CASA 021 558 9865BOOKS GALORE 021 558 4500BRIGHTS HOME & HARDWARE 021 558 0502CHINOOK SPUR 021 558 0095CRAZY DAISY CAKES & COFFEE 021 558 0034FAMOUS KALAHARI BILTONG 021 558 0390FLIGHT CENTRE 021 524 2400FNB ATMGREENS RESTAURANT 021 558 0855 KFC 021 558 2193KIND2HEARING 021 612 0227LAUNDRY/DRY CLEANING 4U 021 558 4844LNR COMPUTERS 021 558 4428MONTAGU TRADING COMPANY 021 558 5921MOUNTAIN VIEWFRAMING AND DESIGN 021 558 4863NANDO’S 021 558 1818NEDBANK ATMNH OPTOMETRIST 021 558 4696OASIS WATER 021 558 9699OCEAN BASKET 021 558 7635PERFECTCAR CAR WASH 076 988 4832PICK N PAY SUPERMARKET 021 558 6100PICK N PAY CLOTHING 021 558 6099

PICK N PAY PHARMACY 021 558 6100PNA 021 558 0406SIMPLY ASIA 021 558 3511SKINPHD BEAUTY 021 558 0290SKINPHD HAIR 021 558 3496STANDARD BANK ATMTHE VILLAGE VETSHOP 021 558 0346WELLNESS SELECT 021 558 7106WOOLWORTHS FOOD 021 524 2120

CENTRE MANAGEMENT 021 558 3506

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

AMBULANCE 101777FIRE BRIGADE (GOODWOOD) 021 590 1900/1/2HOSPITAL (PANORAMA) 021 930 4180SAPS 10111

MINIMUM TRADING HOURS

MONDAY - FRIDAY 9am - 6pmSATURDAY 9am - 4pmSUNDAY & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 9am - 1pmPNP SUPERMARKET & WOOLWORTHS FOOD 8am - 8pm

RESTAURANTS & SELECTED STORES TRADE LATER

@PlattekloofVillageCentre @PlattekloofSC @plattekloofvillage

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Documents

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