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CONTENTS

Issue 3 2020

ESTATE NEWS GOLF NEWS 16 Dr Ilse Ruane: We can emerge stronger than
3 Introduction to the New BVHOA Board of 10 Golf Re-opens before
Directors 19 Winter warmer recipe
5 Message from the new BVHOA Board NATURE
Chairperson 20 James Clarke: The State of our Wildlife GARDENING
6 Concerns and Questions from BVHOA 15 Winter gardening tips and maintenance
Members LIFESTYLE
8 Message from the Estate Manager 12 Kyalami Schools: Reimagining MOTORING
14 Important Numbers Education 23 Mercedes-Benz GLE 300d 4Matic

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lue Valley News focuses on Blue Valley Golf & Country Blue Valley News Magazine Committee Contributors:
Estate. This magazine is co-ordinated and published by Godfrey Mwiinga
BEstates in Africa (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Blue Valley Golf - New BVHOA Board, Chair
& Country Estate. The opinions of workers and personnel of Fritz Pauley
Estates in Africa (Pty) Ltd do not necessarily re ect those of the - BVHOA, Estate Manager
HOA and Management of the Blue Valley Golf & Country Estate. Trevor Currie
- BV GC Captain

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EDITOR’S NOTE

he current global pandemic continues news as some lockdown restrictions are eased, which ushered in a new Board. In this issue we
to take a toll on the economy, and the in particular restaurants, which are now open introduce you to the newly elected Chairperson
Thealth and mental well-being of many. It for deliveries, collections and sit-downs. One and Board of Directors. We wish to thank the
has been so encouraging to see people come can now enjoy a meal prepared by someone outgoing Board for their contribution.
together to show their support for those most else and break the endless routine of conjuring
vulnerable and making a di erence to so many up yet another home-cooked one! James Clarke’s article in this issue, ‘The State
lives, and especially to those less fortunate of our Wildlife’ is an interesting read and Dr
than ourselves. People have really opened Exciting news for golfers! Golf was given the Ilse Ruane shares some sound advice on the
their hearts during this trying time and it green light and I am sure members could not current situation in which we nd ourselves
has been amazing to see communities come wait to get out on the fairways again, of course with Covid-19. These are tough times, but we
together. adhering to the additional safety requirements can emerge stronger than before if we work
of wearing a mask and ensuring that social actively towards achieving that.
With the lockdown likely to stay in place for distancing rules were adhered to.
some time, it is important to show solidarity Nicole
and support for our local businesses during The BVHOA held its AGM on 29th June 2020
this period, to ensure they can survive. Good by virtual and election by electronic system,