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INTRODUCTION

THE RHYTHM OF DAINFERN
THE RHYTHM OF DAINFERN

hat I love about putting this
magazine together is that it never
Wfeels like we’re short of stories.
Dainfern is full of them — big and small, loud
and quiet, the kind that make you proud to
live here and the kind that just make you
smile.
This month, we had one of those “stop and
take it in” moments with Dîner en Blanc. To
see 430 neighbours dressed head to toe
in white, sharing a meal under the stars on
our very own fairway — that’s not something
you forget in a hurry. It was glamour, yes,
but more than that it was connection. The
laughter, the conversations, the reminder
that behind the gates we are a community.

We also celebrate the next generation of
talent with Jules and Clément Blondeau
Benite — two brothers who’ve already week after week. And if you’ve ever doubted lost, but sometimes the smartest, bravest
proved themselves on the world stage the power of a tree, the upcoming Greening step forward.
of junior golf. Their story sits beautifully Drive will give you reason to believe —
alongside that of Darren Fichardt, one of thousands of saplings going into the ground That’s the rhythm of Dainfern — a mix
South Africa’s golfing greats. Different ages, to shade, soften and transform the stretch of big nights out, proud achievements,
different stages, but the same thread of of Winnie Mandela Drive. quiet moments, community projects, and
resilience, passion and love for the game. the simple joy of sharing good food. Put
Of course, I can’t skip the food. We popped together, it feels like home.
Then there are the quieter corners of into Taste of Punjab at the Valley Centre,
life here. Monday afternoons with the where the garlic naan alone deserves its Nicola
Bridge Club don’t make headlines, but own fan club. And for parents, our Today’s
they do show how strategy, memory and Child piece is a little more food for thought:
companionship keep people coming back why taking a gap year isn’t a sign of being Nicola@EIAPublishing.co.za

BUILDING

GLOBAL LEADERS.

At Crawford International, we go beyond traditional
education. We nurture thinkers, innovators, and
confident learners, focusing on the holistic development
of each student. Our students embrace challenges, ask
questions, and solve problems, preparing them for life
beyond the classroom. From Pre-Primary to College,
every stage of learning equips students with the skills,
mindset, and global perspective to thrive locally and
internationally.