Page 3 - INTRA MUROS December 2020

CONTENTS

ESTATE NEWS LIFESTYLE TODAY’S CHILD
Message from the CEO 2 Gardening: Parasitic plants in our gardens 12 Colouring in Competition 19
Security on the Estate 5 Photography 101: Thinking of going on a 14 Life Talk: A virus made us stop and
News from the Angling Club 8 photographic safari? pay attention 20
Preserving the Trees in the Estate 10 The health benefits of tea 16
Festive Season security and travel tips 22 HUMOUR
MOTORING Festive Season recipe 25 James Clarke: Ha-ha-hadeda 33
Ford Parys 400 Rally 28 Christmas Gift Guide 26
Evolution of bird books 1936 - 2020 30 CLASSIFIEDS 35

SILVER LAKES CONTRIBUTORS
EIA PUBLISHING OFFICE Tel: 011 327 4062 - www.eiapublishing.co.za
27 Muirfield Boulevard, Silver Lakes HOA Elize Malan PUBLISHER Nico Maritz - nico@eiapublishing.co.za
Silver Lakes, 0081 Silver Lakes Directors Nicoleen Davies GRAPHIC DESIGNER Christo van Eeden - beyond@bdstudio.co.za
PO Box 11106 Henk Booysen Albert Roos SALES MANAGER Martin Fourie - 072 835 8405 - martin@eiapublishing.co.za
Silver Lakes 0054 Hennie du Plessis Andre and Willie ADVERTISING SALES Gerdie Murphy - 082 556 9863 - gerdie@eiapublishing.co.za
Tel: +27 12 809 0142 Debbie Viljoen PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR & ASSISTANT EDITOR
Nicole Hermanson - nicoleh@nowmedia.co.za
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

ow this is the year none of us will ever Application Form to assist with the removal If you are thinking of going on a photographic
forget. Considering the type of year of tree/s on the estate. Please preserve the safari, be sure to read Albert Roos’ article on
Nit has been, many of us are looking trees wherever possible. page 14, giving the pros and cons of a self-
forward to closing off and enjoying some planned trip versus an organised safari.
downtime over the upcoming festive period. This issue of the magazine is also packed with
‘festive things’! No idea what to buy your I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank
In this issue, CEO Henk Booysen shares loved ones for Christmas? We’ve compiled you to all the contributors to Intra Muros, as
the different clubs within the Country an easy access online shopping gift guide well as to all the readers. Until we meet again
Club and explains how you can be part of for you on pages 26 and 27. There is also a in January, I wish you all a wonderful and safe
the community. Hennie du Plessis gives beautiful and impressive festive meringue holiday season.
feedback on what The Lakes Security Forum dessert recipe for you to try on Christmas
is planning, and there is information on Day and wow your guests. Most importantly May 2021 bring health, prosperity and
combined crime prevention operations with to give you peace of mind while you are success to us all.
SAPS Boschkop, prior to the festive season. away and before you embark on your long-
distance travel, make sure your vehicle is safe Nicole Hermanson
Also, we urge residents to please take note of and ready for the trip. We’ve shared some
the HOA and Environmental Committee, who security and travel tips to keep you and your
have introduced a Tree Removal Request loved ones safe over the festive season.

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