Page 3 - Cornwall Issue 4_2023

CONTENTS

Pushing the Boundaries 4
The Big Picture 12
The Dollhouse Gift 14
Vintage Car Revivals 16
Ten Ways to be Water-wise 20
Book Reviews 22

Service Providers 24

CHAIRPERSON'S MESSAGE
t feels as if we are currently is still busy with the road markings and
experiencing the coldest winter ever. the entrance area already has a fresh
IThere have been a few mornings appearance; we are looking forward to
when fog hung around quite late into the the seeing the completed product.
COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY IVAN MULLER morning, making for a surreal experience
when driving through the estate. As it has Everyone is welcome to support the
been more than a month since the winter initiatives run by residents on the estate.
Cornwall View focuses on the Cornwall
Hill Country Estate. The magazine is solstice, hopefully this will translate into Whether it is a spring walk, weekend
co-ordinated and published by Estates some warmth returning. walk, Cornwall Cares or anything else
in Africa (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Home that brings our community together,
Owners Association of Cornwall Hill Speed cameras are currently being these events link us, forming a stronger
Country Estate. The opinions of co-workers installed on the estate. Since Cornwall community. In this regard, the Cornwall
and personnel of Estates in Africa (Pty) Ltd Hill is a country estate, there are wild Community is once again providing
do not necessarily reflect those of the HOA animals such as hares, meerkat and the warm meals to the guards during the
of the Cornwall Hill Country Estate. occasional duiker roaming around. In cold winter months, from middle June
addition, children walk to school, people to middle August. Our guards play an
PUBLISHER take their dogs for a walk or go out for important role in securing our safety,
Nico Maritz
E-mail: nico@eiapublishing.co.za some exercise themselves. To ensure especially during winter nights and this
a safe environment for them all, the project shows our appreciation for their
SUB EDITOR for Estates in Africa (Pty) Ltd speed limit inside the estate was lowered commitment. If you are interested in
Karyn Richards during the past few years. taking part, please reach out to resident
Email: karyn@eiapublishing.co.za Megan Prozesky or the estate office.
During the AGM of 2021, a maximum
EDITOR for Cornwall Hill Country Estate speed limit of 30km/h was voted on by If you would like to share your expertise,
Ivan Muller: 082 454 8487 residents, and fines would only be issued skills or time to the benefit of the estate,
Email: ivanmullerphotography@gmail.com when driving in excess of 50km/h. In please contact the estate office. Even if
reality, this meant that people could still you want to contribute to estate life in a
SALES & MARKETING MANAGER
Martin Fourie: 072 835 8405 drive at 50km/h, resulting in roadkill of small way, it will be much appreciated.
E-mail: martin@eiapublishing.co.za our wild creatures continuing. At last We all have a vested interest in a vibrant
year’s AGM, residents voted on the Cornwall Hill Country Estate, as the place
SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE decision to bring the fines in line with the where we live and enjoy life.
Gerdie Murphy: 082 556 9863 maximum speed. The estate’s Code of
Email: gerdie@eiapublishing.co.za Conduct and Estate Rules were adjusted Warm greetings,
accordingly. It now reflects the maximum SONYA SEMMELINK
SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE speed of 30km/h and fines may be issued
Alicia Audier: 082 057 7262 if this speed is exceeded. Please adhere
Email: aliciaa@eiapublishing.co.za
to this estate rule to ensure the safety of
PRODUCTION our children and wild animals.
Chris Grant - 011 327 4062
E-mail: chris@eiapublishing.co.za The current improvements at the
children’s play area are coming to an
DESIGN end. A stone wall, alternating with a row
Leonardo Lupini of shrubs, is being erected to serve as a
E-mail: leonardol@nowmedia.co.za barrier between the soccer field and the
road. Plans are currently being made for
PRETORIA OFFICE further upgrades to the area.
Martin Fourie: 072 835 8405

JOHANNESBURG OFFICE The installation of the security cameras
Tel: 011 327 4062, Fax: 011 327 4094, is in process. It will still take some time
Now Media Centre, 32 Fricker Road until everything is up and running, but
Illovo • Johannesburg our estate’s perimeter will be much more
www.eiapublishing.co.za secure as possible breaches should be
detected earlier. Our maintenance team