Page 4 - Intra Muros October 2021

CONTENTS

ESTATE NEWS LIFESTYLE
Message from the Finance Manager 3 BirdLife ‘Bird of the Year 2021’ 26
Security on the Estate 5 Restaurant Competition 29
News from the Operations Team 8 Your Summer Morning Routine 37
The Country Club Committee 10 Bang & Olufsen unveils Beosound Explore 40
Spring Field Excursion 12 TODAY’S CHILD
From the Golf Club 14 Dr Ilse Ruane – Don’t Worry, Be Happy 34
Upcoming Silver Lakes Estate Events 16
HEALTH & WELLNESS
GARDENING
Garden Talk with Craig Corbett 19 A Revolution of Perception 38
Palm Tree Maintenance 23 MOTORING
Garden of the Month 25 BMW M5 Competition Special Test 43
Spring Gardening with GARDENA 30
CLASSIFFIEDS 45
HUMOUR
James Clarke: The Disappearing Bic 48

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Note from the Editor

am sure we are all glad that we are nearing The Garden Talk took place on Saturday, to Alert Level 1 of life under lockdown we can
the end of a year which has at best been 11 September at the Clubhouse which was commence with events. Take a look at some
I challenging for most of us. How many hosted by Craig Corbett from the Matkovich events taking place at Silver Lakes, such as the
of you have said: Wow, this year has gone group. Those who attended found the talk very ever-popular Music in the Park, Movie Night and
quickly? How are we in October already? I’m interesting and informative on tree pruning and Halloween for the kids, to name but a few.
not sure about all of you, but for me, this year spring preparation for your garden.
has utterly flown by. I hope you enjoy the last few months of a busy
Silver Lakes Golf Estate has a picturesque year. Make sure to take time out and smell the
We are nearing the silly season and summer silhouette created by Washingtonia and Cocos proverbial roses and remember to remain vigilant
has hit with a vengeance. We are in desperate palms at both entrances. Elize from The Garden and continue to practice all COVID-19 measures,
need of some rain. In this issue of Intra Group shares an article on basic care and even while enjoying our ‘new normal’.
Muros we have some gardening tips for you, growing healthy palm trees.
to keep your garden looking clean and fresh. Until the next issue, take care.
GARDENA shares some key activities that The long-running lockdown has taken a toll on
need to take place, especially during spring many lives and livelihoods, as well as sporting Nicole Hermanson
and summer. activities and events. Now that we have relaxed Editor
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