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Newsletter – 28 March 2019
Tel: (044) 213-3775 E-mail: tourism@calitzdorp.org.za Website: www.calitzdorp.org.za
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalitzdorpTourism/
Twitter: @CalitzdorpR62
Gebeurtenisse in en om Calitzdorp: Ons wil graag ‘n beroep doen op alle Calitzdorpers om ons asb op hoogte te
hou van gebeurtenisse in en om die dorp, sodat ons dit met almal kan deel. Onthou asb dat alle nuus en advertensies
ons moet bereik voor Woensdae 12:00. Byvoorbaat dankie. Calitzdorp Toerisme.
Make every drop of water count
Conserve water, conserve life
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Media Release
Triple Platinum and a perfect score for De Krans at 2019 SAWi Ratings
Reaffirming its position as one of South Africa’s premium port producers, De Krans Wine Cellar in Calitzdorp has
scored 90+ for three of its products in the 2019 South African Wine Index (SAWi) ratings. The Cape Vintage Reserve
scored a perfect 100 points, followed suit by the Cape Tawny Ltd Release (96,5) and 2017 Touriga Nacional (94,8).
The SAWi was established in 2009 with the aim of independently identifying South Africa’s best wines. The
competition’s unique ‘Algorithm of Excellence’ is applied to measure the performance of individual wines, across
multiple vintages, and compares and condenses the results from more than 100 multinational competitions, reviews
and listings, acknowledging the nature of the competition and any additional accolades bestowed on a wine, and
expresses this as a single value out of 100.
Drawing on the collective wisdom of industry experts and prominent role players, without fear of being tainted by
personal preference, SAWi scores offer wine lovers an accurate measure of wine quality consistency that stretches
back between three and ten years.
The Touriga Nacional is produced from grapes grown on the farm and aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. A
deep dark colour the wine displays intense fruit flavours of blackberries, violets and spice. Winemaker Louis van der
Riet recommends serving this award-winning wine with a succulent ostrich fillet or any other game dish. The 2017 De
Krans Touriga Nacional retails for approximately R135 per bottle.
Produced from several Portuguese varieties, and aged in oak for 22 months before bottling, the Cape Vintage
Reserve, according to Louis will reach its optimal drinking potential if left to age for a further 20 to 30 years. The port
is dark deep red and displays a beautiful aromatic nose of violets, red berries, vanilla and dark chocolate. On the palate,
you’ll be met with alluring red fruits, dried prunes and cocoa flavours. Enjoy on its own during the colder months or
serve with baked desserts or combine with a sauce to serve with your chosen dessert. Best enjoyed with matured
cheeses as well, and retails for approximately R375 per bottle
Not forgetting the Cape Tawny Ltd Release, which Louis describes as being a magnificent orange sapphire colour
with delicious aromas of orange peel, caramel, nuts and toffee. These flavours carry through to the palate with the
added surprise of fruitcake flavours. The perfect port to enjoy on its own during the cold winter months or the paired
with a delicious home baked winter pudding. Stock up on this winter winner, which retails for approximately R235 per
bottle
For more information visit www.dekrans.co.za.
ENDS
DATE ISSUED : MARCH 2019
ISSUED BY : ON THE MARQUE PR & COMMUNICATIONS
ON BEHALF OF : DE KRANS WINE CELLAR
MEDIA QUERIES : PIPPA PRINGLE | ON THE MARQUE PR & COMMUNICATIONS | 071 461 6692 |
pippa@onthemarque.co.za
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Baldwin family
Happy Sarah Baldwin, nèe Miller(1851 – 27/05/1948)
Happy het as 6- of 7-jarige in1857 saam met haar oues vanaf Tristan da Cunha na SA gekom op die HMS Geyser wat
deur Goewerneur Sir George Grey gestuur was om die inwoners wat die eiland wou verlaat, te haal. Hierdie stap het
gevolg op gerugte van hongersnood en ellende op die eiland en die Anglikaanse biskop van Kaapstad se verslag oor
die haglike toestande daar met sy besoek in 1856. (Diè eiland was Britse gebied en bekend as die loneliest island in the
world). ‘n Groep van 45 mense verlaat gevolglik die eiland waarvan ‘n groot aantal hulle in Riversdal en Mosselbaai
vestig en die waarskynlikheid is dus groot dat Happy en haar familie onder hulle was. Later is sy getroud met John
Baldwin (met die handskoen) en hier in Calitzdorp was sy ‘n groot inspirasie en dryfveer vir die plaaslike Engelse
gemeenskap. Dit is hoofsaaklik deur haar toedoen dat die St.Markuskapel in Koninginstraat gebou is. Sy en twee van
haar dogters, Fanny en Mary, het damesklere gemaak en hul veral op trourokke toegelê. Die groot spieël elders in die
museum was deel van hierdie bedryf. In 1901 is Happy en lede van haar gesin onder krygswet geplaas, meskien oor
haar simpatie met die Boere Republieke. Sy sterf in Ladismith tydens ‘n besoek daar, maar is by haar man in
Calitzdorp se ou Engelse kerkhoffie begrawe. Die Baldwins word tot vandag toe met deernis onthou.
In 1857, at the age of 6 or 7, Happy together with her parents, arrived in S.A from Tristan da Cunha on board the HMS
Geyser, which had been sent by Governor Sir George Grey to fetch the islanders who wanted to leave. This has been
decided after rumours of famine and misery on the island, as well as the Bishop of Cape Town’s report on the
desperate conditions prevailing when he visited there in 1856. (At the time the island was British territory and known
as the loneliest island in the world). A group of 45 people decided to leave, a large number of whom settled in
Riversdale and Mosselbay. There is a strong possibility that Happy and her family were amongst this group. Later she
married John Baldwin (by proxy), and she greatly inspired and motivated the local English community here in
Calitzdorp. It is mainly due to her zeal that the St.Mark’s Chapel in Queens Street was built. She and two of her
daughters, Fanny and Mary, were dressmakers - their speciality being wedding- dresses – and the big mirror,
elsewhere in the museum, was used in their trade. In 1901, Happy and members of her family were restricted by
martial law, probably for sympathising with the Boer Republics. She passed away during a visit to Ladismith, but is
buried with her husband in Calitzdorp’s old English cemetary. Up to this day the Baldwins are remembered with
compassion.
Fanny Mary Baldwin (1875 - ?)
Fanny was die oudste van die vyf Baldwin kinders en het nooit getrou nie, hoewel sy verloof was. Volgens oorlewing
sterf haar verloofde egter in ‘n fratsongeluk toe sy perd vir iets geskrik het en hy homself nie uit die stiebeuels kon
bevry nie. Fanny word onthou as ‘n skraal en vietse vroutjie, dikwels in swart geklee met hoëhakskoene, ‘n hoedjie en
altyd vol grappe. Sy was die baaskleremaakster.
Fanny was the oldest of the five Baldwin children and although she was engaged, she never married. Her fiancé died in
a freak accident while horse -riding when the horse was startled by something and the rider could not free himself from
the stirrups. Fanny is remembered as a slender, spruce and amusing little woman, often wearing black with high heel
shoes and a small hat. She was the master dressmaker.
Foto: Die drie kleremaaksters John Baldwin: Eggenoot van
Happy Sarah Baldwin en haar dogters, Mary Jane toe sy nog ‘n kind was en Fanny Mary. Happy Sarah Miller / Husband
The three dressmakers: Happy Sarah Baldwin and her daughters, Mary Jane while still a of Happy Sarah Miller.
child and Fanny Mary.
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TEAM VAN ASPRIS maak Calitzdorpers trots
Christopher Tarentaal was voorheen deel van die groep FDI (Future Dance Icons) toe hy nog op skool was.
Daardie tyd het hul al begin optree in straatoptredes by die KKNK en by die ATKV verhoog tydens die
Klein Karoo Klanke produksie in 2009. Hy was ook deel van die GLY produksie in 2011, wat gehandel het
oor musiek en drama vir jong mense onder leiding van Pedro Kruger en Hennie van Greunen.
Die manne van Team van Aspris, voorheen onder leiding van Jacobus Tiemie, het vir Christopher Tarentaal
kom vra om hulle af te rig. Twee dae later, wen hul die cluster talent kompetisie in Calitzdorp “So you think
you can dance”. Die span is deur na die semi-finale in George en later die dag deur na die finale, waarin hul
die tweede plek ingeneem het in die streek.
Op 27 April 2019, is Team van Aspris amptelik twee jaar saam en besig om vinnig die leer van bekendheid
te klim. Hul oefen Maandae tot Donderdae op die groot sementoppervlak by die stortingsterrein vir een tot
twee ure per dag. Die groep het self hul naam gekies, want hul sê hulle is altyd onnodig aspris.
Kyknet het verlede jaar na ‘n onderhoud met die groep, ‘n borgskap aan hul toegestaan. Elke lid van die
groep het ‘n hoody top, pet en mussie ontvang met die naam “Team van Aspris”daarop gedruk. So het die
groep da nook ander borge vanuit ‘n firma in Duitsland ontvang, T-hemde met hul groepnaam op gedruk.
Juanita Pretorius het vir Christopher aan die raad van die Ghoema awards by die KKNK bekendgestel. Op
menseregtedag, 21 Maart 2019, het hierdie raad na die dansgroep by die stortingsterrein kom kyk. Daar het
hul vir Christopher en sy span gevra om by die KKNK te kom optree. Hul het opgetree by die Castle Lager
tent, Huisgenoot verhoog, Burgersentrum, Kunsmark, Kyknet se leefarea,
Team van Aspris het ook tydens die KKNK week opgetree by De Jager Sportsentrum waar hul vir
Oudtshoorn se kinders op straat geleer het hoe om te dans tydens ‘n program wat Sosiale Ontwikkeling vir
hul aangebied het. Die dansgroep het ook die Korrektiewe Dienste in Oudtshoorn besoek en die gevangenis
vermaak. Hulle het dit vreeslik geniet en saam met die groep begin dans.
Op Dinsdag 26 Maart 2019, het die bekende rapper, earlyB, die groep kom besoek by die stortingsterrein en
hul gehelp met ‘n stunt training.
Christopher sê dat Team van Aspris se toekomsdrome is om meer kinders te leer dans. Hul hoop om
daarvoor ‘n goeie, veilige perseel van hul eie te vind. Hul beoog ook om saam deur die hele Suid-Afrika te
toer.
Inligting ontvang van Christopher Tarentaal
Aandklanke met Karen Zoid en die Team van Aspris van Calitzdorp.
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Die handelshuis
RESTAURANT * GIFT SHOP * B&B
FOR THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FROM
WEDNESDAY 13th MARCH TO 1st APRIL WE
WILL BE OPEN
DAILY FROM 9 AM FOR BREAKFAST
& LUNCH.
EVERY EVENING AT 6PM FOR DINNER
UNTIL THEN WE ARE OPEN EVERYNIGHT
AT 6PM.
PH 044-2133 172 for bookings.
Reminder for LIVE MUSIC Saturday, 30 March, 6pm
onwards - Basson Laubscher and his band The Violent
Free Peace
Hi everyone, come and join us in supporting one of SA’s best
and most talented bands.
They are currently one of SA’s hottest rock bands and the man
himself is a true master of his craft.
Read what they’re saying:
https://www.facebook.com/TOBC.GetThatGig/photos/a.780830292075288/1
242632392561740/?type=3&theater
We’ll be selling;local roosterkoek freshly made on the fire,
stuffed with curried mince, boerewors or cheese & jam.
R75 for 2.
Cash bar as per usual. Beers from R20, Singles from R15,
mixers R15.
Camping spots @R85 per person per night.
Full English breakfast R75.
Call or email back to book your spot if you haven’t yet.
Hope to see you here.
Eugene & Debi
eugene@wispernet.co.za / 082 331 3648.
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Birds in Calitzdorp
The Cape siskin (Crithagra totta), is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is an endemic resident breeder in the
southern Cape Province of South Africa.
This locally common but shy and unobtrusive siskin is found in the southwestern and southern Cape’s rocky slopes,
coastal cliffs and fynbos-covered mountains. It also occurs in towns and the suburbs of Cape Town.
The Cape siskin averages 13 cm in length. The flight feathers and tail have white spots on the tips which are
diagnostic for both sexes, and especially visible in flight. The adult male has a light brown back, wing coverts, rump
and upper tail and yellow underparts. The head, nape and sides of neck are yellowish grey and olive. Fine dark brown
streaks are most prominent on the head and the sides of the throat.
The female is similar but duller; she lacks grey on the head and has more streaking on the face and breast. The
juvenile plumage is much like the female’s but duller and with darker or browner underparts.
There is no range overlap with the slightly larger Drakensberg siskin, which lacks the white spots on the flight feathers
and tail and has less uniform upperparts.
The Cape siskin’s call is a voyp-veeyr, often given in flight. and the song is a weak, pleasant warble similar to
the yellow-fronted canary.
The nest is constructed by the female with fine plant material, lined with plant down and animal hair. The clutch is three
or four, occasionally five, eggs, incubated by the female. She is fed by the male on the nest by regurgitation.
The Cape siskin is seen in pairs or small flock, moving unobtrusively through bushes and scrub as it forages for seeds,
buds and insects.
“FLIGHT FOR BIRDERS 2019”
BIRD IDENTIFICATION & CONSERVATION COURSE
5 & 6 APRIL 2019
'Flight for Birders' was developed to assist novices and experienced birdwatchers to become involved in bird-
watching in a practical and sustainable way. Basic steps in the identification of birds are highlighted and the
identification of garden birds, water birds, birds of prey and more difficult species such as swallows, waders
and 'little brown jobs' are discussed systematically. The course is illustrated with more than 1,600 images and
drawings. Emphasis is placed on the further development of the Klein Karoo region as a top birding
destination. Important conservation issues are discussed and we focus on the growth of birding tourism.
Costs include basic notes and certificates endorsed by BirdLife South Africa. Gift vouchers are now available
– an ideal gift for budding bird-watchers.
All other details and the programme are available from Elaine – see below.
VENUE: NG Church Hall, Calitzdorp
TIME: Both at 09h00
COSTS: R 550-00 per head
To register contact Elaine at 082 455 8402 or mwjasser@mweb.co.za
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Karooboom Vlakkie Fliek
Vrydag 29 Maart 2019 wys
Karooboom Vlakkie Fliek. Bring jou
stoel en kombers.
Burger en chips net R45. Kom geniet
die rustige atmosfeer en vars lug.
Kontak Irene Saayman 044 0070034
of whatsapp 0796201441 om jou plek
te bespreek of vooraf bestellings vir
kos.
#route62#vlakkiefliek#karooboom#atmosfeer
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EVENTS CALENDAR 2019
Forthcoming events in and around Calitzdorp
ITEM DATE CONTACT
KKNK 21 Mar – 27 Mar 2019 044 203 8600
Oudtshoorn info@kunste.org.za / www.kknk.co.za
Redstone MTB & Trail Running weekend 10 – 11 May 2019 Briëtte Barry 044 213 3642 / welgevon@gmail.com
Calitzdorp Corne Botha 073 194 2984 /
Jakhals.events@gmail.com
36ONE MTB & Trail Running 17 – 19 May 2019 www.the36one.com
Calitzdorp
Meiringspoort Challenge 25 May 2019 TRAIL RUN: Pieter Schoeman - Cell: 082 377 0547
Trail Run & MTB Trail Run 9.5km or 20km Email: meiringspoortchallenge@gmail.com
De Rust MTB 19.5km, 31km or Entries & Payments: ASWD – Des
61km Tel: 044 873 0023 / Fax: 044 873 0024
MOUNTAIN BIKE: Henkie du Plessis
Cell: 082 396 4094
Email: meiringspoortchallenge@gmail.com
Entries & Payments:Visit: www.cycleevents.co.za
ACCOMMODATION: Willie Immelman
Cell: 082 952 2001
COMMUNITY: Elsabé - Cell: 082 449 1993
Calitzdorp Winter Festival 15 – 17 June 2019 Annarie Cornelius
Calitzdorp Railway Station (Sat – Mon) 076 225 7218
Community Chest 044-2133 775
dinner:
Friday 14th at 18:00
Art on Track 8 – 10 August 2019 Sandy Chaitowitz
0 72 314 2602
sandy.chaitowitz@gmail.com
Klain Karoo Klassique 8 – 11 August 2019 044 203 8640
Classical music, cuisine, wines and local art info@kunste.org.za
Oudtshoorn Programme: www.klassique.co.za
Tickets: Computicket
Blossom Festival Aug/Sep 2019 044 213 3314
De Krans Wine Cellar Date to be confirmed diekrans@mweb.co.za
Calitzdorp www.dekrans.co.za
Calitzdorp Succulent Festival 21 – 22 September 2019 Buck Hemenway 076 298 7337
Calitzdorp (Sat – Sun) www.vetplant.co.za
Seweweekspoort MTB Challenge 5 October 2019 Dryland Event Management - 044 279 1013
Zoar/Ladismith info@dryland.co.za
Meiringspoort 21.1km and 12.5km 12 October 2019 Online entry process/registration:
De Rust entries@meiringspoort21.co.za
Cell: 083 309 8732 (Office Hours)
(08:00 – 13:00 / 14:00 – 16:00)
All race/transport/facility related queries:
info@meiringspoort21.co.za
Cell: 076 130 7920 (office hours only)
www.meiringspoort21.co.za
To Hell and Back 16 – 17 November 2019 www.tohellandback.co.za
MTB Stage Race – The Legend
Apricot picking (Bulida apricots) Nov/Dec 2019 044 213 3314
De Krans Date to be confirmed diekrans@mweb.co.za / www.dekrans.co.za
Apricot Jamboree & Christmas Market 30 November 2019 Zelma Kriek 082 576 5855
Calitzdorp Station (Date to be confirmed) strooikooi@gmail.com
Peach picking (oom Sarel peaches) December 2019 044 213 3314
De Krans Date to be confirmed diekrans@mweb.co.za
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