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The Chronicle Your community voice since 1997 T he 29th annual Toy Run was once again a huge success with more than 50 000 bikers riding in 19 locations all around the country for charity. The bikers collected toys which adorned their motorcycles, and raised awareness for underprivileged children throughout the country. “Everyone says the event gets bigger and better every year,” said Rodney Ford, the Toy Run Chairman and Toy Distributor. In Cape Town there was a route change, with the Northern Suburbs’ start being at Cape Town Market at Gunners Circle, Epping instead of the Ysterplaat Air Base. The Southern Suburbs’ start was from Pick n Pay Hypermarket, Ottery. All motorcyclists ended their procession at Maynardville in Wynberg “The Northern Suburbs’ ride was shorter than usual because they came along the N2, but overall the event went very well. There were escorts all the way through, no traffic problems, no accidents, and no motorcycles were stolen at the Toy Run this year,” said Rodney. Leading the procession, Rodney had Patricia de Lille as his passenger. This was the first time she took part in the Toy Run. “She thanked all the participants and the Italian Bike Club for organizing the whole event. She chatted to bikers in the crowd – she was totally impressed,” said Rodney. Nevertheless, while the number of bikers increased this year, the numbers of toys are suspected to be less than those of last year. “Some people have said the numbers are down. We won’t know until the toys are actually counted – and that will take us three weeks,” said Rodney. Rodney said the Toy Run had filled two trucks with toys compared to last year’s two trucks and a trailer. He attributed the drop in numbers to the recession and fewer corporate toy donations, The upside, though, was that there were more boys’ toys this year. “There’s always been a shortage and this year there was a tremendous amount of boys’ toys for which we are extremely grateful,” said Rodney. There were also many smaller toys such as novelty items and matchbox. These have been collated to make up 300 lucky packets, which will later be distributed at soup kitchens in the townships. In the meantime, charities that have been allocated a quota are arriving at the warehouse in Ottery every half hour, Monday to Friday, to claim their gifts right on time for Christmas. To this end, the Toy Run team is hard at work sorting through the toys. “The teddies are all in one spot but the small toys, crayons, bats, balls, books and puzzles come in their thousands and they need to be stored in stacks. I always ask for volunteers. Anyone who wants to give a hand is welcome to come and spend the day here with us, or even two or three hours. There’s always some work to do,” said Rodney. Members of the public are also welcome to drop off any unused toys at the Ottery warehouse. “We would like to thank the bikers for their attendance regardless of which bike club they’re from. Sometimes there’s friction between different clubs, but when it comes to the Toy Run there’s no discrimination and there are no boundaries between clubs,” said Rodney. “I’d like to thank all the bike shops who advertise the Toy Run and Pick n Pay. But mostly a big thanks goes to the bikers who support this Toy Run year after year,” said Rodney. Launched in 1982 simultaneously in Cape Town and Johannesburg by The Italian Motorcycle Owners Club (IMOC), the Toy Run is now the largest motorcycling- related charity event in Southern Africa and arguably the world, with over 23 Toy Runs, and hundreds of clubs and organisations participating in this worthwhile event. If you want to head on down to the Ottery toy-collection point to assist with distribution give Rodney a call on 021 703 8121 (all hours). 7 December 2011 Everyone says the event gets bigger and better every year. 4 Beautiful botanicals Semple’s artworks 8 3 Carols by candlelight Marina da Gama festivities Soul music Gigs for charity 2 Congratulations Brad Bing honoured TOY RUN GOES THE EXTRA MILE We are looking for new rental stock! Landlords let Rawson Rentals take care of your property. 082 522 6926 Katja Hamilton Corbin Maggott, a Toy Run biker at Wynberg.

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Page 1: Chronicle 7th December

The

ChronicleYour community voice since 1997

The 29th annual Toy Run was once again a huge success with more than 50 000 bikers riding in 19 locations all around the country for charity. The

bikers collected toys which adorned their motorcycles, and raised awareness for underprivileged children throughout the country. “Everyone says the event gets bigger and better every year,” said Rodney Ford, the Toy Run Chairman and Toy Distributor. In Cape Town there was a route change, with the Northern Suburbs’ start being at Cape Town Market at Gunners Circle, Epping instead of the Ysterplaat Air Base. The Southern Suburbs’ start was from Pick n Pay Hypermarket, Ottery. All motorcyclists ended their procession at Maynardville in Wynberg“The Northern Suburbs’ ride was shorter than usual because they came along the N2, but overall the event went very well. There were escorts all the way through, no traffic problems, no accidents, and no motorcycles were stolen at the Toy Run this year,” said Rodney. Leading the procession, Rodney had Patricia de Lille as his passenger. This was the first time she took part in the Toy Run. “She thanked all the participants and the Italian Bike Club for organizing the whole event. She chatted to bikers in the crowd – she was totally impressed,” said Rodney.Nevertheless, while the number of bikers increased this year, the numbers of toys are suspected to be less than those of last year. “Some people have said the numbers are down. We won’t know until the toys are actually counted – and that will take us three weeks,” said Rodney.Rodney said the Toy Run had filled two trucks with toys compared to last year’s two trucks and a trailer. He attributed the drop in numbers to the recession and fewer corporate toy donations, The upside, though, was that there were more boys’ toys this year. “There’s always been a shortage and this year there was a tremendous amount of

boys’ toys for which we are extremely grateful,” said Rodney. There were also many smaller toys such as novelty items and matchbox. These have been collated to make up 300 lucky packets, which will later be distributed at soup kitchens in the townships.In the meantime, charities that have been allocated a quota are arriving at the warehouse in Ottery every half hour, Monday to Friday, to claim their gifts right on time for Christmas. To this end, the Toy Run team is hard at work

sorting through the toys.“The teddies are all in one spot but the small toys, crayons, bats, balls, books and puzzles come in their thousands and they need to be stored in stacks. I always ask for volunteers. Anyone who wants to give a hand is welcome to come and spend the day here with us, or even two or three hours. There’s always some work to do,” said Rodney.

Members of the public are also welcome to drop off any unused toys at the Ottery warehouse.“We would like to thank the bikers for their attendance regardless of which bike club they’re from. Sometimes there’s friction between different clubs, but when it comes to the Toy Run there’s no discrimination and there are no boundaries between clubs,” said Rodney.“I’d like to thank all the bike shops who advertise the Toy Run and Pick n Pay. But mostly a big thanks goes to the bikers who support this Toy Run year after year,” said Rodney.Launched in 1982 simultaneously in Cape Town and Johannesburg by The Italian Motorcycle OwnersClub (IMOC), the Toy Run is now the largest motorcycling-related charity event in Southern Africa and arguably the world, with over 23 Toy Runs, and hundreds of clubs and organisations participating in this worthwhile event. If you want to head on down to the Ottery toy-collection point to assist with distribution give Rodney a call on 021 703 8121 (all hours).

7 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 1

Everyone says the event gets bigger and better every year.

4Beautiful botanicalsSemple’s artworks 83 Carols by candlelight

Marina da Gama festivitiesSoul musicGigs for charity2 Congratulations

Brad Bing honoured50x40-Earspace-P.indd 1 2011/09/01 4:51 PM

TOY RUN GOES THE EXTRA MILE

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your property.

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Katja Hamilton

Corbin Maggott, a Toy Run biker at Wynberg.

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The switching on of Cape Town’s festive lights this Sunday immediately settles it: the festive season is here – there’s no hiding from it, showing it the door or negotiating with it to arrive a little late. Like it or not, we must face the music whether it be the incessant drumming of the same old carols in the supermarkets, the Christmas insignia on window shops across the city or the three-for-the-price-of-four Christmas wrapping at the tills that remind us of our Christmas shopping to-do lists. But while I’m sweating the small stuff, there are those for whom the festive season is a breeze – or should I say for whom the breeze blowing through their hair is the best experience ever? The bikers at this year’s Toy Run gave generously of their time and donated wonderful toys. The two big Nampack trucks at Maynardville were standing full to the brim with teddies, dolls, books and crayons for charity. You name it, it was there. Well done! Thanks to these generous bikers deserving children in Cape Town will have a Christmas Day that is just that little bit brighter. (Read all about the 29th Toy Run on our cover)In line with the season’s cheer, I’d also like to say a huge congratulations to Brad Bing, Managing Director of Sporting Chance who was bestowed as Honorary

Life Member at the Claremont Cricket Club. His tireless effort to uplift and empower South African children through sport is making inroads, and his efforts are finally being acknowledged (read all about it on page 8). And if it’s a little cheer you’re after, look out for Inge Semple’s gorgeous botanical greeting cards at Exclusive Books at Cavendish and the Tokai Book Shoppe. The cards feature cute birds, fluffy mice and colourful sugar birds and are sure to add a touch of delight to any gift, whatever the occasion this festive season. I also like the idea of keeping our festive season a green one, and Inge’s artwork reminds us to take care of our environment while we’re at. (Read all about the inspiration behind Inge’s creativity on page 3.) So from all of us at The Chronicle, let’s charge our glasses and toast in a fabulous festive season! It’s going to be a good one!

Blessings!

Katja

Trenton Free Radicals are musicians with a message. They play a blend of reggae, hip hop, electro and other global music to put across their political message of global unity. Plus they love to party and host Breathe Sunshine music sessions every Saturday at Baroca in Camps Bay. The gigs feature top DJs, percussionists, guitarists and live artists. All the money raised contributes to uplifting the lives of orphaned and needy children.Trenton Birch and friends, John Medupe and Greg Viljoen, recently completed a sell-out season at Hoodwinx in Woodstock. The money raised from these sessions goes towards their charity outreach - the Breathe Sunshine Foundation in co-operation with the Round Table in Rondebosch.The Breathe Sunshine Foundation recently ran a project at the Al Noor Orphanage centre in Woodstock. Supported by the Round Table, the energetic Breathe Sunshine team and volunteers spent the day painting the building, clearing rubble and waste. They also donated a new toolbox to the orphanage. Al Noor cares for orphaned and disadvantaged children, whose parents are either infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. There are 35 children, 8 to 16 years olds who are supported through various outreach programmes. The children are also taught skills like sewing, baking, beadwork,

gardening, computer literacy, and arts and crafts.Trenton said: “We have only been going six months, so the Al Noor Orphanage project is the biggest project we’ve done so far. We have a pool of about 50 volunteers mostly from the Southern Suburbs, but we always need more.”“We are also talking to people from Mandela Park at the Imizamo Yethu community, Hout Bay. Our aim is to create longer term relationships with people, so that we can build trust and get results.”Executive Director of the Orphanage, Amina Mankaa Madien was full of praise for the Foundation. “These guys have got really involved with the orphanage and the children and the work they’ve done will have a very positive impact on all of us.”The Foundation is a non-profit concept organisation that runs on solid commercial business principles. They create lifestyle projects and brands that give businesses the opportunity to work with an ethical focus. They aim to build long-term sustainable communities through responsible business practice.Breathe Sunshine believes education is the key to tackling poverty and that it will ultimately lead to a reduction in crime and violence.

Here’s a thought: Why not hold your company’s end-of-year party at Baroca and donate the money to a good cause. For details or to volunteer visitwww.breathesunshine.org and [email protected].

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ED’S LETTER

Santa’s season

ED’S PICKSerious partying helps musos raise money for orphans

The Breathe Sunshine Foundation directors are, from left to right: Greg Viljoen, Trenton Birch, Arthur Brigg (Round Table) and John Medupe.

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Artist Inge Semple is finely tuned into the creatures and natural beauty around her historic thatched cottage

on the edge of Tokai Park. The view from Inge’s back “stoep” is a field of yellow and purple flowers framed by the mountain range. Her neighbours are baboons, porcupines, sunbirds, the Cape fox and grysbok. Inge shares the rustic cottage with her husband, Iain, an electrical engineer, and two sons. “Iain and I both work with light,” she quips, ”he directs it and I capture it!”This pastoral environment is a major feature in Inge’s work, so it’s no surprise that she is passionately committed to conservation and education of the public through art. “I am an amateur naturalist who delights in recording the seasons, and myriads of creatures and plants in my garden and the environment,” she said.Inge’s love and dedication to detail is clearly illustrated in her botanical cards. Marketed under the brand ‘Cape Fauna and Flora’, the cards feature cute birds, fluffy mice and sugar birds with shiny plumage. Inge’s delight in the earth’s little creatures and flowers is charmingly quirky and the cards are definitely collectibles. (The cards are available from Exclusive Books at Cavendish Square, the Tokai Book Shoppe, or from Inge).Inge’s talents focus on landscapes, flowers, still life and portraits. She has sold paintings to private collections worldwide.Originally trained in Fine Art

and art teaching at Stellenbosch University, Inge studied under Larry Scully, Cecil Skotnes, Ellalou O’ Meara and Paul Emsley and graduated cum laude. She also studied Book Illustration at the Foundation School of Art, under Mel Todd, Nature Illustration at the SA Natural History Museum with Sally Price and Botanical Illustration with John Manning at Kirstenbosch. “My biggest influences are Durer, Chardin, Rembrandt, Constable, Turner, Monet, Klee, Sargeant and Beatrix Potter’s botanicals.“I was a bit of a misfit at art school because of my conservative clothes and outlook,” said Inge who was happier pursuing her own artistic interests. “I find that a left-brained approach is necessary for producing scientifically accurate work.”She has also dabbled in Japanese watercolours with Ellalou O’Meara, and studied the techniques of the Old Masters. “I don’t think I’ll get around to grinding my own pigments though! I’m too impatient. After working on my own for 30 years, I have been to oil classes with Lyn Northam this year and have loved using the paints she recommended. She has taught me how to observe, colour mix and glaze, and is wonderful at

teaching beautiful paint application.”Inge has had three major solo exhibitions and is about to have her fourth one early in 2012.Her work can also be seen at Kirstenbosch in a group show at the Sanlam Hall from December 19 to January 1, 2012.*Inge will be running Drawing and Botanical painting classes for adults at her home next year starting on Thursday, February 2 alongside her ongoing course in drawing and painting techniques for teens. She can be contacted on 072 597 5375.

All creatures great and small inspire Tokai artist

AR TS & ENTER TAINMENT

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CHRISTMAS GARDENING AND GIFTWAREIf you haven’t already heard, then allow us to bring you out of the dark … hydrangeas, roses and fuchsias are this season’s flowering beauties. With a bit of care, these plants should reward you with a garden full of colour. The specimens in stock at Starke Ayres Garden Centre are striking this year but there is also gorgeous Christmas giftware available in our shop.

With proud Christmas Roses (hydrangeas) in your garden and cheerful Christmas paraphernalia in your home, you will be all set to go for the festivities. But don’t forget about the fuchsias and English roses, too, as they are indeed a delight to all eyes, on a bush or in a vase. Disas are also extremely popular this time of year. So there really is no excuse for a garden without colour. Christmas does not only delight the sense of sight; it is also a time when our tastebuds dive into an ocean of pleasure. The good news is that it need not be an unhealthy time of year. It is summer time, and salads are always a favourite. Fresh herbs and vegetables compliment any meal, and can even steal the spotlight on the table. So what are you waiting for? Get some soil between those fingers and start your own food garden. And while you are stocking up on your gardening needs at Starke Ayres Garden Centre, do your Christmas gift shopping all at the same time. Starke Ayres Garden Centre is open seven days a week for your shopping convenience, from Monday to Friday. We close only at 7pm.

Visit www.starkeayresgc.co.za for more gardening information and to view our Christmas giftware.

The holiday rush before Christmas can leave one over-whelmed and exhausted. Now there is even more reason to get soil between your fingers. Not only will gardening for Christmas prepare your garden for the ooh’s and ah’s of your friends, it will also relax and rejuvenate your soul. And look no further for your Christmas gifts and paraphernalia than Starke Ayres Garden Centre as it has a wide range of everything you’ll need this festive season.

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PEOPLE

The baby-boomer generation is likely to live longer than their predecessors,

according to research by Merrill Lynch, suggesting that 72 is the new 65. Extended retirement doesn’t come cheap. A retirement village with specialised facilities is a popular option, but many retirees are put off by steep purchase prices coupled with the potential loss of assets historically associated with traditional retirement-village packages. Riverside Gardens, a CPOA development in Alnwick Road in Diep River, offers an alternative retirement solution. This brand-new retirement project offers life rights plus a

return on the investment. Pay 100% of the purchase price upfront, and upon leaving, or death, the buyer or the heirs receive the original purchase price plus 25% of the nett profits of resale, less commission and the cost of necessary repairs. A deferred payment package of 80% upfront is also available. Once the full purchase price has been paid, the buyer or the heirs will be reimbursed with the original purchase price, plus 20% of the nett profits of resale, less commission and the cost of repairs.

Riverside comprises 57 beautifully appointed one or two-bedroomed units, each boasting modern kitchens and bathrooms, and a balcony with a view of either Constantiaberg, False Bay or the back of Table Mountain. Units are built around a communal lounge with extra-large picture windows allowing in glorious views and sunshine. A coffee shop, library, heated indoor

pool and gymnasium are just a few of the attractions. Medical and security concerns are all addressed. Units are priced from R640 000 to R1 701 500. “Riverside Gardens must be seen to be fully appreciated. The value for money in terms of the standard of accommodation and the lifestyle offered by the development is difficult to beat,” says Mike Greeff, CEO of Greeff Properties, which has a mandate to market the Riverside units. Contact Heather Cape of Greeff Properties on 083 3206302 or Simon Lloyd on 082 4854445 for more information. Show flat open Monday to Thursday between 11am and 1pm, and on Saturdays between 11am and 3pm.

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CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHTGet into the Christmas spirit this year. Why not pop round to Marina da Gama for their Christmas Carols on the water? Every year in Marina Da Gama, it is a tradition to gather at the water’s edge to celebrate Christmas. Marina residents come with their boats along with family and friends. They bring refreshments and picnic baskets, all the boats are candle lit, and one can enjoy the entertainment and either listen to the Christmas carols, or sing along with the performers. A carnival atmosphere prevails against the backdrop of the early evening sky and the reflection of lights on the water. Earmarked for December 18 it promises to be a special occasion. The carols are held under the Uitsig Bridge. Use the Park Island entrance. Contact 021 788 3311.

MUIZENBERG’S VILLAGE HERITAGE BROUGHT TO LIFEMuizenberg came alive with visitors early this month as more than 150 walkers explored the picturesque and quaint backstreets of old Muizenberg village on a Moonlight heritage meander organised by Safer Together.Visitors came from near and far to discover Muizenberg’s fascinating history on the Village walk.Chris Taylor of the Muizenberg Historical Conservation Society kicked off the meander at Surfer’s Corner with the story of the Battle of Muizenberg, a turning point in South Africa’s history. Then, leading the group through the twists and turns of Muizenberg’s Victorian history, Alan Lindner from Whale of a Heritage Route regaled walkers with tales of illustrious visitors, historic houses and early residents. Many walkers stayed on afterwards to enjoy dinner in local restaurants which were packed with hungry diners. However, a number of visitors expressed disappointment that most village shops were closed, as they would have liked to browse through them after the walk. Visit www.safertogether.org.za.

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SPOR T

Managing Director of Sporting Chance Brad Bing was bestowed with Honorary Life Membership of the

Claremont Cricket Club.Brad received the honour at a special awards ceremony held at the Claremont Cricket Club recently. He was one of three nominees, including Bruce “Cookie” Wilson who’s played for the club for the last 19 years and Mal Thorne who’s been with the club since the early 70s. “I’m very proud of the honour

that’s been bestowed on me, and to be associated with so many famous former and current cricket players is fantastic,” said Bing.Brad played his first official game for the Claremont Cricket Club in 1977, when he was just 14 years old. However he started his “playing” career at Claremont Cricket Club as a real youngster when the club used to be behind the mosque in Claremont where Palymra Junction is today. “My brothers and I grew up there playing in the old Claremont CC facilities. In 1969 the club moved to where it is now in Constantia and I played in the first XI for 12 years,” said Brad. In that time, Brad played 101 matches for the club and scored 5500 runs. Brad is the only batsman in the history of WP cricket to score 800 runs in three consecutive seasons and also to take seven catches in an innings. During those years he opened the batting with Gary Kirsten, Alan Dawson, Jacques Kallis and Andy Kirsten, and played with such quality players as Dean Pane, Lance Bleekers, Ian Barnes and his brother, Greg. In 1997 Brad was asked to take over the chairmanship of Claremont Cricket Club. “I was 34 when I took over the chairmanship of the club, which was financially in trouble. I did a four-year term and during that time I put a business plan in place that would make the running of the club more sustainable. The debt was reduced and over the years the club generated a substantial profit. The fields and facilities were upgraded and were used by the WP B side. Claremont Cricket Club later became ‘home’ to a lot of English County teams who used the club facilities for their

pre-season warm-up matches.Today Brad Bing is better known for his work with Sporting Chance which offers sport-coaching opportunities to as many children as possible. This September Sporting Chance entered its 21st year, and since its humble beginnings in 1990 it has grown to become one of the leading sports coaching and development organisations in South Africa. Sporting Chance runs coaching clinics, individual coaching, birthday parties and school-term coaching clinics for most sports codes.

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