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                                                                          From the Editor

             CONTENTS                                        Dear readers,                of thunderstorms and rainfall
                                                                                          we’ve been having lately. This
                                                             In this edition you will find a   is a great opportunity for all
                                                             couple's heartfelt words about   the photographers out there
           ESTATE NEWS                                       the charm and warmth of the   to snap some shots when the
                                                             estate. It’s amazing to hear   opportunity arises. On another
           From the Chairman                   2             about the community within the   note, with all the rainfall, there's
                                                             estate standing together in all   no better time to consider
           Estate Functions                    3             circumstances. Perhaps there is   rainwater harvesting to preserve

           Living on the Estate                4             a thing or two about life on the   this precious resource. This
                                                             estate that comes to mind, that   edition gives a glimpse into how
           From the Office Pen                 5             you would like to share for our   this is a great way to reduce our
           Photos by Residents                 12            next edition.                environmental footprint!

           Vineyard Village Garden Project     16            Delve into the world of art on   Lastly, thank you to all the
                                                             the pages: ‘Forging Ahead’. Here   contributors and supporters of
                                                             you can read about a South   this publication.
           LIFESTYLE                                         African Artist transforming
                                                             aluminium and steel into unique   Happy reading!
           Forging Ahead                       8             and amazing art pieces.                      Angela
           Mandala Art                         12
                                                             Perhaps you’ll be inspired to try
           Interior Design                     23            your own hand at some art…
           Environment: Rainwater Harvesting   30            see the pages on Mandala Art.
                                                             This is a meditative practice that
           Restaurant Competition              34            fosters creativity and encourages
                                                             mindfulness and inner peace.
           Service Providers                   37            It may take you on a journey
                                                             of self-discovery or you might
                                                             simply enjoy expressing yourself
                                                             with the vibrant colours!
                                                             I’m sure most of you will have
                                                             experienced the abundance





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