Page 2 - Dainfern Valley Issue 2 2023
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ESTATE GARDENS
          A Word from our Chairman                                                                                                     GETTING TO KNOW YOU

                                                                                                                   As mentioned in the chairman's message, we
                                                                                                                   welcome Estate General Manager Deborah Court
          Dear Residents                                                                                           to our Valley. We've asked her to share a little
                                                                                                                   bit about herself.
          I want to welcome Deborah Court, who joined us in the capacity
          of Estate General Manager at the beginning of May. Deborah was                                           I am thrilled to be joining the Dainfern Valley family and I can't wait
          previously the GM at Dainfern Ridge and Saddlebrook and has hit                                          to connect with each and every one of you. In my view, our thoughts
          the ground running. Together with Neville, she is getting lots done.                                     shape our reality, so I always strive to focus on the positive aspects of
          You will have the opportunity to meet Deborah at the AGM to be                                           life and express gratitude for the blessings I have received.
          held on 27 June 2023 at 18.15. (More details to follow).
                                                                                                                   I hail from a small village called Baynesfield, Natal, where I was
          I am glad to inform you that the camera and related infrastructure                                       born and raised on a farm. Growing up, my father, a dedicated dairy
          project has been a significant success, with everything operating as                                     and stud farmer, instilled in me a deep appreciation for gardening,
          intended. Surveillance Factory, who was responsible for the project                                      particularly his passion for aloes and succulents. This love for
                                                                                                                   gardening has stayed with me throughout my life.
          and will continue to provide ongoing support concerning our
          camera systems, has done an amazing job. I believe we have found   "Your mind is a                       Over the past three decades, I have gained extensive experience
          the right partner to support us and ensure we have state-of-the-art                                      and honed my skills in estate management. As the owner of an
          systems in the future.                                             garden.                               international relocation company, I have successfully managed people
                                                                             Your thoughts are                     and coordinated various projects. Simultaneously, I also operated
          We are also about to implement a power backup system to ensure                                           a landscaping company, focusing on creating low maintenance,
          our various security systems, including the cameras, perimeter     the seeds.                            waterwise gardens and designing outdoor living spaces, especially for
          fence and other necessary infrastructure, are fully operational    You can grow                          small residential gardens.
          during load shedding. Relying on the generator is costly to run.   flowers.
          It is also susceptible to breakdowns due to high usage and is                                            My vision for Dainfern Valley estate is to transition our planting
          environmentally unfriendly.                                        Or you can grow                       strategy to a waterwise, indigenous selection of plants, bringing
                                                                                                                   life and movement through the addition of stunning grasses. This
                                                                             weeds".                               approach is not only cost-effective but also vital for us to become
          Yours sincerely
                                                                                                                   more environmentally conscious by conserving water resources and
                                Sebastian Carter                                                                   Motivating and upskilling our staff is one of my greatest passions, as I
                                                                                                                   utilising them strategically.

                                                                                                                   firmly believe that building a strong team spirit is the key to achieving
                                                                                                                   outstanding results. My ultimate goal is to transform Dainfern
                                                                                                                   Valley into the premier estate for both living and working, creating a
                                                                                                                   community we can all be proud to be a part of.
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