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Address all correspondence to:
CCSA Natal Midlands
P.O. Box 100983
Ph.: 079 899 2941 SCOTTSVILLE
Fax: 086 206 6335 3209
Season’s greetings Midlands, I hope that the festive spirit has entered your life and you
are looking forward to a well-earned end-of-year break!
On the 1st of December, we were awakened to the very sad news of the passing of Johnny
Engelbrecht, the legend has left us but he will live on in our hearts and memories. He will
be sorely missed by all who knew him. Our deepest sympathies go out to Elize and
family.
Since the last newsletter, we have had two rallies, one at Powerboat Club over the
weekend of 16 – 18 November and our Christmas rally over the weekend of 7 – 9
December. The Majors were unfortunately unable to attend the Powerboat rally but I
believe that in true Midlands’s fashion, a great rally was had by all despite the drizzly
weather. There were 20 families in attendance comprising 16 Midlands, 1 Natal and 1
North Coast member as well as visitors Ben & Di Krogmann and Phillip & Mandy Kaufmann. Our last rally for the
year, the Christmas rally at Baynesfield was great to say the least even though the weather again didn’t play ball.
We had 22 members pitch for the weekend which was quite a busy one with carols on Friday evening, Christmas
party for the children with the arrival of Santa on Saturday morning, Nate Kotze’s birthday party on Saturday
afternoon and the Christmas dinner and dance on Saturday evening. If you have followed the comments and photos
on the “Camper Chats” whatsapp group regarding the Christmas rally, then you would have noticed that the
consensus was that it was one of the best ever – well done committee. If you aren’t on the group and would like to
be, then drop Debbie or me a whatsapp and one of us will add you. See rally reports elsewhere.
Some of you may not be aware that Jurgens CI, the biggest caravan manufacturer in SA, has been placed under provisional liquidation which doesn’t bode well for the majority of us who own their caravans; we will have to see
what transpires in the industry.
From Rhoda, Maxiene and I, we wish you all a safe and very blessed
Christmas, a happy and prosperous New Year and if you are going on holiday
over the Christmas period, travel safely. Remember the reason for the season
and put Christ back into Christmas. Hopefully I will see you all at a rally in
the New Year. To my committee thank you for all your hard work over the
past year, enjoy a well-deserved rest before we take on the New Year.
Our next rally is, again close to home, at Powerboat Club – Midmar Dam
over the weekend of 25th – 27
th January 2019 and I think Sally is still looking
for marshals so give her a call and volunteer, see rally information elsewhere.
“Work Hard – Do your best – Keep your word – Never get too big for your
britches – Trust in God – Have no fear and never forget a friend.”
-Harry S Truman-“”
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Cheers for now, safe towing and God willing I’ll see you at Powerboat rally.
GordonGordonGordonGordon
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CCSA Midlands Banking Details:
Bank: Standard Bank
Account No: 052210952
Branch code: 057525
Please always use your surname and
rally venue in the reference.
NON EFT PAYMENTS
Please try and ensure that you have the
correct amount at Pay Parade as change is
not always available.
What a dismal day when it was advised that CI was placed under provisional
liquidation. Jurgens, Gypsey and Sprite have been around for as long as I can
remember and have served the caravan community admirably for many years. I wonder where this leaves
current owners with the availability of spares to keep their much prized caravans in good shape.
Most members will be aware that I keep the region’s trailer at my home and various games are stored in it
for use at rallies. So if you are marshalling and are looking for games, give me a call – Bingo set, Poker
dice set, Volley Ball net and ball and American Corn game (a fun game but it would need to be collected
as it is bulky and awkward to handle).
Jean Siepman was selling a compact double gas stove to members at the Christmas Rally at R300.00 – a
single at Makro sells for R499.00. It works like a dream and Makro have gas canisters on special at 4 for
R100.00. It certainly makes for a reliable source of energy at home during load shedding and obviously
whilst camping. I’m sure Jean would be able to secure more to sell should you be interested. Please give
her a call.
That’s all this time round, wishing you a Blessed Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
P.S Please send me your useful tips and ideas so that they can be shared in the newsletter for all to
benefit.
Cheers,
TERRY
RALLY REPORT – POWER BOAT CLUB 16TH
– 18 NOVEMBER 2018
The Powerboat Rally over the weekend 16 – 18 November saw some 20 families arriving for a “relaxing” weekend
next to the water. They should have guessed again!! Friday evening everyone gathered on the Club veranda for
pay parade and a welcoming word from Vice Chairman Terry Schefermann followed by supper, which was a
choice of vegetable breyani & dhall with salads, or boerewors rolls with salads. The choice of breyani as an
alternative seemed quite popular and, as there was a plentiful supply, many joined in the tasting. Thereafter it was a
case of ‘relax and chat’.
2018/2018 COMMITTEE
Chairman – Gordon
Major
033 396 1943
082 374 2327
Vice Chairman – Terry
Schefermann
033 386 7250
083 382 7671
Secretary- Shelli
Williams
079 899 2941
Treasurer- Ruth Varrie 033 343 3002
082 375 5505
Chief Rally Convenor –
Sally Riley
082 372 8093
a/h
PRO - Anita Nefdt 033 386 4494
083 403 8957
Scribe - Linda Pretorius 033 395 2151
082 371 4315
Assets Master- Terry Schefermann
033 386 7250
083 382 7671
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Saturday morning saw some Ralliers taking the opportunity to ‘Meander in the Midlands’ while some took to the
water in boats, on water skis, or simply swimming/paddling near the water’s edge, and still others went for a
lengthy walk. It was clear all were having a great time soaking up the sun. Others took the opportunity to simply
relax at their vans or visit friends for a chat. A relaxing morning was enjoyed by all. At 2.30pm everyone gathered
on the veranda for games and entertainment. First up was a drawing competition. Each Rallier was given a paper
plate and a crayon or pencil. They were asked to draw a ladies face and Colin demonstrated how easy it was and
what it “should” look like. Then the twist!! They had to hold the paper plate up against their face and draw blindly
i.e. back to front. There were a few Picasso’s but definitely some Walt Disney cartoons as well.
Next some games by the games expert “Balan Singh”. These included team races of balancing a golf ball on a thin
piece of cardboard, followed by another balancing a water-filled polystyrene cup on their heads, and then a
combination of both. The ladies team said Colin obstructed their players and so they ganged up and doused him
with water (main culprits Jean and Gayle ). “Me” thinks, perhaps they were just sour grapes because the men and
boys’ teams were beating them. This was followed by a game of “table cricket” played with a miniature cricket bat
and wickets, and using a ping pong ball. Finally we understood what people mean when they talk of a second
childhood or acting like 10 year olds. I have never heard such noise and enthusiasm from ‘middle-aged children’,
with certain spectators (read Philippa) trying her best to start a ‘Mexican wave’ and others calling for ‘a TV
review’. Needless to say they were over-ruled and the Umpire’s ruling (read Colin’s ruling) was final. It was clear
that a great afternoon was enjoyed by all.
Saturday evening saw everyone gathering on the veranda for a braai and salads. A light fall of rain tried to dampen
the spirit, but our Ralliers in true fashion, were having none of it. As I recall the lights were doused around
11.00pm as the ‘late stayers’ finally wended their way home to bed. On Sunday morning Colin conducted a short
church service attended by approximately 16 members. Colin had forgotten to appoint a fines master so had to pay
a fine, and then a few members issued member fines. Grateful thanks must go to Lindley who had provided one of
his “GMT” quizzes for the weekend plus some prizes, and to Keith Cockerell who donated some bottles of
wine...thanks guys. NO!! GMT does not mean “Greenwich Mean Time”....it is “Grey Matter Testing”
Sadly, the weekend, held at a great venue, came to an end all too soon, and the cleaning and packing up began.
Special thanks to Jean and Lindley Siepman for their tireless efforts in cleaning up and leaving the venue spotless
on our departure, and thanks to everyone for a wonderful fun-filled weekend.
Colin, Keith and Gail
CHRISTMAS RALLY REPORT – BAYNESFIELD – 7TH
TO 9TH
DECEMBER 2018
CCSA MIDLANDS
FROM: BAYNESFIELD SPORT CLUB
BAYNESFIELD ESTATE
KWAZULU-NATAL
9 DECEMBER 2018
Dear Johnny.
We were all so sorry that you couldn’t be with us this weekend past so I am writing to you to let you know what we
all got up to, knowing that you would want all the details.
It pretty much rained from start to finish but we all embraced your attitude of not letting wet weather dampen our
spirits. It was clear to see that the Baynesfield club management had made a concerted effort to address our past
concerns and the clean swimming pool was most welcome, especially on Friday after setting up in 38 degree
weather.
As is tradition at our Christmas rally, after pay parade we gathered under the Lapa (now with canvas sides) for
carols-by-candlelight. Even though Aunty Noeline could not be there, her enormous efforts, especially under trying
circumstances, were obvious for all to see. Rhoda and Rose did her proud with a sterling job directing and
presenting the show. Des’ Christmas tree was spectacular as always.
Since the weather was not conducive to lighting a braai fire, whilst mince pies were being munched and sherry
hastily consumed, we undauntedly lit one anyway but in the process almost set the thatch of the Lapa alight!! With
the braai moved a safe distance away and under umbrellas, meat and braai broodjies were expertly prepared. The
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rest of the evening was spent in the usual manner but interspersed with the odd trip to a van to tip water off a
sagging awning and to fetch Anita ice…
Saturday morning dawned with the ladies discovering that Murphy and his laws had struck again in the form of the
geyser at their ablutions tripping. Being open-hearted, kind, generous and gentlemanly, the men agreed to share
their ablutions with the ladies, sometimes resulting in a shortage of hot water for the men! Please indulge me while
I skip ahead temporarily to a much cooler Sunday morning and help me out with a logic conundrum: You know I
am not the type to name and shame and as such, I will do my utmost to protect the identities of Gayle’s husband
and son who both, refusing to shower in tepid water chose instead to jump in the pool!! Is it just me or is there a
fundamental flaw in logic here?
Back to Saturday, the kiddies Christmas Tree and the arrival of Santa: always a proper treat for our young folk but
witnessing Santa slipping on the wet grass and almost falling face first was a delight for the rest of us as well. Good
recovery though Santa!! It also wasn’t just the youngsters who were on Santa’s “nice list”, a couple more “mature”
folk also got to sit upon his knee (sorry Santa, I can recommend a good orthopedic surgeon).
We were all thrilled that Elize, Marelize and Marius came out and spent some time with us. Your wife is a brave
and strong woman.
After Dino had returned from fetching the parts of the spit braai that he forgot behind, Terry and Grant, under the
scrutiny and with the unsolicited advice of the masses started cooking the meat for the dinner-dance. Shelli and
Maxiene, with no such unwarranted interruption, once again assembled and wrapped up the hampers to perfection.
Great job ladies! The rest of the day was spent as usual with the ladies preparing salads and puddings, then
decorating the tables for the evening’s festivities with the men trying their best to dodge having to help the ladies
with these tasks (invariably trying to look busy and important around the spit braai!!!).
PARTY TIME…
It seems that the sneaky Santa struck again, leaving each couple a very generous gift at their amazingly decorated
tables. The surprises continued with young Hunter, backed up by his sister, singing us all a Christmas carol, closely
followed by Nate’s impromptu rendition. Regrettably (or maybe not) despite our collective prompting, Gordon
refused to bust out a tune of his own.
You will be pleased to know that chilled Jägermeister magically appeared and a Ziggy in your honor was belted out
at a volume that had the inhabitants of Richmond hiding under their beds for fear that the sky was falling down.
DJ Shaun was brilliant and the dance floor remained occupied throughout the evening. Rhoda danced so hard that
she broke one pair of shoes!! Stephan put us all to shame proving to be a better dancer than the rest, even when he
danced to “Footloose” on one leg. Colin too gave it so much welly that it seemed the rest of us are getting our
energy from ESKOM!! To quote our very dear friend, “the jol was lekker man”!!
Sunday morning we reluctantly awoke, many with sensitive heads and aching dance muscles. Once “friendlies”
dispersed, we were off to pack up taking a fair amount of water with in our canvass at no extra charge.
We all missed you terribly and ask that you relay our love and regards to Ian, Bev and the rest of our family up
there rallying with you.
With all our love,
Your CCSA Midlands family
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Stephan’s rendition of “Footloose” First Regional Rally – Shelli & Reynier Gillespie
SPECIAL APPRECIATION
The Committee and Midlands family would like to extend gratitude and appreciation to the following members-:
Stephan and Juliet Spieker for the donation of R490.00 to the Children’s Christmas tree party and
Keith and Gail Cockerell for donating the charcoal for the braai and prizes for the games played at Powerboat Club.
Children’s Christmas Party with Santa
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PROPERTY TRANSFERS - COUNTRY WIDE
ANTENUPTIAL CONTRACTS - COUNTRY WIDE
DRAFTING OF WILLS - COUNTRY WIDE
ADMINISTRATION OF DECEASED ESTATES - KWAZULU NATAL
UNCONTESTED DIVORCES - KWAZULU NATAL
CONTACT: GRANT FOR PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Telephone 033 396 3051 Email: [email protected]
REGIONAL AT POWER BOAT CLUB
25-27 JANUARY 2019
Welcome 2019! Here are the first 3 rallies. This is a beautiful dam for boating, bicycle
rides and generally just a social weekend away from home.
Des and Elaine Shaw have volunteered to Marshal for this weekend. Thank you and we look forward to a great
weekend. Colin will be organising some fun games for Saturday.
COST: Adult per person: R120.00 per night
3 - 12 years per person: R60.00 per night
PLUS RALLY FEE OF R20.00
INTENTIONS: NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 18th
JANUARY 2019. Please provide your Vehicle registration,
together with the number of people attending as this is required by the office.
***IMPORTANT NOTICE***
Please report to the office on entry to Midmar Dam to finalise your booking and obtain a gate access disc for
the weekend.
FRIDAY: Boerewors Rolls @ R20.00 each
SATURDAY: The normal Braai with a share salad or pudding. Please arrange with Sally together with your
intention.
The costs for the 2 future rallies will be as follows:-
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Regional at River Valley – 15th
– 17th
February
COST: Adult per person: R80.00 per night
Under 12 – per person: R50.00 per night
2 years and under - FREE
PLUS RALLY FEE OF R20.00
National at Bushwillow – 15th
– 17th
March
COST: Adult per person: R125.00 per night
Under 12 – per person: R75.00 per night
PLUS RALLY FEE OF R20.00
REMINDER Please do not utilise the CCSA Midlands Facebook Group to send intentions –
utilise either the Whatsapp, Email, SMS options or give me a call.
All the best and cheers for now.
SallySallySallySally Cell 082 372 8093
Email: [email protected]
MARSHALS FOR 2019
Marshals are still required for the 2019 rallies. The only volunteers have been Des and Elaine Shaw for
2019. This is our region and the success of weekends spent together depends entirely on what we as
members put into it. Please contact Sally to indicate which Rally you will be able to marshal at. Should
members not come forward and volunteer, the Committee will allocate a weekend to a member.
RALLY DATES AND VENUES 2019
NATIONAL REGIONAL
VENUE DATE VENUE DATE Power Boat Club 25-27 January River Valley 15-17 February
Bushwillow 15-17 March Karridene (Pedal car) 26-28 April
Mystery 24-26 May Corians (Long weekend) 14-17 June
Villa Spa 19-21 July Queensburgh (AGM) 16-18 August
Drakensberg Gardens 20-22 September Scottburgh 11-13 October
Rocky Bay 1-3 November TBA 6-8 December
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MILESTONES - “KEEP CHIPPING”
Discs are awarded to Members for achieving milestones as indicated below.
There are a few members “chipping” away at the three levels. National 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, etc. (round disc)
Regional 22, 44, 88, 110, 132, 154, 176, 198, etc. (square disc)
Provincial 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 etc. (gold disc)
NATIONAL REGIONAL PROVINCIAL
Name Current Next Rally Current Next Rally Current Next Rally
Nell 124 125
Fischer 122
Cowan 22
Robertson 21 22 4 5
Mitchley 23 19
Todd 23 4 5
Boardman 24 25
Driemeyer 97 130
Cockerell 96
Siepman (Snr) 196 150
Mc Kenzie 8
Williams 20
Kotze Dave 87 88
Gillham 192 34 35
Buys 86
King R 175 176
Rawlins 9 10
Castle 9 10
Cawood Billy 9 10
Riley 24 25
Schefermann 9 10
Engelbrecht 43 14 15
Varrie 22
Pellew 20
Increase your Regional Milestone, see you at Power Boat.
Dear Chairman, Committee and fellow Midlands family
On behalf of Kevin and I, we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the love, prayers
and support we have received during this very trying year. We appreciate it immensely.
We would also like to wish all a very Blessed Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous, fun filled caravanning
New Year.
Richest blessings and love to all.
Kevin & Sharon Leonard
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Greetings All Midlands members
It is with great sadness that our dearest Johnny Engelbrecht
passed away so suddenly on the 1st December 2018. Johnny,
the Midlands family are going to miss your stories and
infectious laugh and the way you always made us all feel so
welcome. You stayed so positive even while coping so
bravely with so much pain in the last few weeks. You were a
real gentleman and everyone loved you for it. Please keep
Elize and Johnny’s families very close in your prayers. We
send you all, love and warm hugs. May our Heavenly Father
grant you wisdom and strength in the days and months to
come! Elize just remember your Midlands members do care
and we are here if you need us. RIP Dereck’s Ou Swaerie.
I just want to thank everyone who attended Johnny’s
Memorial service and for supplying a plate of eats. I knew I
could count on our Midlands family and it meant a lot to
Elize and family.
Unfortunately some of our members are experiencing poor
health.
Ken Gillham was admitted to hospital for surgery. He was
discharged on 15th
December 2018 and is very happy to be
back home. Dr’s are satisfied. Noeline also says thank you
very much for everyone’s messages and prayers. Noeline we
are thinking of you and thank you for looking after Ken so
well.
Tarryn McKenzie had an adenoidectomy and grommets
operation in November 2018. Little Jordy was in hospital as
well with pneumonia. Mommy and Jordy are doing very
well.
Stephan Spieker had the operation on his eye and the Dr’s say
the operation went off very well. For the next 2 weeks eye
drops are to be used at hourly intervals day and night. It is
quite a rigorous treatment but Juliet is at Stephan’s side at all
times. So far Stephan has already experienced improvement
in his sight. Wow that is such good news and we thank
everyone for their prayers and a big thank you to Juliet for
taking such good care of Stephan.
Isabelle Mare was admitted to hospital not feeling well. She
has since been discharged. Take care Isabelle and we are
keeping you in our prayers for a speedy recovery.
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BIRTHDAYS – JANUARY
1st Marion Fryer 8th Juliet Spieker
12th Rudy Buys 17th Charmaine Browne
17th Teagon Botha 18th Norman McGladdery
21st Isabelle Mare (81) 26th Nikoe Nel
29th Gordon Major 29th Kelly Riley
30th Eryn Williams
Wishing you all the best for your birthdays. Don’t count the
years – count all the cheers!!
Unfortunately Isabelle’s son Kevin is also experiencing ill
health and has to have an operation in the New Year. Isabelle
we are keeping Kevin in our prayers and hope that the
operation date can be scheduled sooner than March 2019.
Albert Fryer’s hip replacement surgery went well and he is
getting stronger every day with help from his dear wife,
Marion.
Nic Koekemoer had facial surgery just before the rally and
still made it to the Christmas rally. We are all happy you
made it and we wish you a speedy recovery.
Please keep Ken, Tessa, Stephan, Isabelle, Glenda, Albert,
Nic, Sheila, Kevin Leonard and Kevin Mare in your prayers
for a complete and a speedy recovery.
Kevin and Sharon Leonard are very excited. Their house is
sold and now it is just the legal procedure to be done. We
wish you both all of the best with the packing of many years
of collectables.
Congratulations to all students and scholars who have passed
and for making your parents very proud. We wish you all an
enjoyable time over the holidays and the Festive Season. Not
as long a holiday as other years.
To my fellow committee members, I would like to take this
opportunity to thank you for all your hard work,
encouragement and support this year. May you and your
families have a relaxing holiday, blessed Christmas and a
wonderful 2019.
Congratulations to Chloé who excelled at the end of the year
prize giving and fashion parade in each of her final 4 outfits
for the year. Chloé came 2nd
out of 20 students and won a
R500.00 voucher. The most important news is that she was
awarded a bursary for next year as she achieved “The
Collection of the Year” award judged by a world top fashion
designer!!! WOW Chloé your Midlands family are so proud
of you and to top it all you did a superb job too at being one
of the Masters Of Ceremonies. A lot of hidden talent in this
young lady. Well done and keep up the good work.
Midlands, thank you for the most fun filled, enjoyable
Christmas rally. The company was awesome and the food
was out of this world and the music fabulous. My knees felt
it the next morning from all the dancing.
Dereck and I would like to wish each and every one of you
happy holidays. Christmas is the most wonderful time of
year, when our minds turn to our loved ones, and those we
hold most dear. May the memories and traditions, that have
always played a part in your lives, make this season special
and bring joy into your hearts.
Drive safely and a Blessed Christmas and a Happy 2019. Lots of love and God bless you All.
Anita
ANNIVERSARIES – JANUARY
3rd Eric & Velente Rawlins (43)
6th Des & Elaine Shaw (43)
7th Bill & Sheila Pellew (48)
16th Albert & Marion Fryer (59)
29th Dino & Sally Riley (36)
30th Lindley & Jean Siepman (54)
May your marriages be blessed with love, joy and
companionship for all the years of your lives.
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…..AND ANOTHER CELEBRATION
Neil and Lee Campbell are proud to announce that their daughter,
Jessica married Dylan Shea on 15 December 2018.
Congratulations Mr & Mrs Shea and Neil and Lee. We wish
Dylan and Jessica many happy years together. A sneak view of
the bride and groom…
Hello all,
I attended the Christmas Rally for the first time since I
have joined the Club. WOW and what a success!!!
Sally delegated very well and kept us all busy with
preparations the whole of Saturday. First the Christmas
tree, then hampers, setting up of the hall etc etc.
I was totally exhausted by 01h00 on Sunday morning
and was happy to see my bed. Does it “always rain at Bushwillow” - My very first
experience was bright sunshine. I would say “it always
rains at Power Boat” (I have been to 2 rallies there and
it has rained at both occasions).
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Often over the festive season we have that one
unexpected guest “popping” over with whom we may
wish to share a gift and don’t have anything on hand.
Here is a quick and easy recipe for that unexpected
guest.
MICROWAVE FUDGE
Ingredients
500 grams Castor Sugar
5 ml Vanilla Essence
1 tin Condensed Milk
100 grams Butter
Method
Mix butter, condensed milk and sugar in a large
microwavable bowl and microwave on high for 2 ½
minutes. Stir.
Microwave for a further 10 mins on high, pausing to stir
every few minutes. Add Vanilla essence to last stir.
Place into a greased shallow tin and cool at room temp.
Cut into squares.
May you all have a blessed Christmas and a Healthy
and Prosperous 2019. For those who are on the roads
over this period, travel safe.
Linda (Joyce)