Windymere Cottages offers a winter special on self catering accommodation in George.  This George accommodation special is valid until 31 August 2013. Enjoy your visit to George in the Garden Route and stay in one of the comfortable cottages or en-suite rooms at Windymere.

George Accommodation Special Rates

The rates for the 2013 Winter Special on accommodation at Windymere Cottages in George are:

• Rooms:   R195 per person sharing per night
• Cottages:  R500 per cottage per night (maximum of 4 persons)

Special Rates Valid until 31 August 2013  |  Subject to Availability

Beat the cold and start your day with a healthy breakfast from Café Chinno’s in George. This Coffee Shop is known for the warm and friendly atmosphere, good service and excellent food!  The Breakfast Special Offer for this week until 9 June 2013 -   receive a FREE coffee, tea or juice with any breakfast ordered.

All Day Breakfast at Coffee Shop in George

At the Coffee Shop, Café Chinno’s in George Breakfast is served all day. Café Chinno’s offers a wide selection of breakfast options. You can choose from the Mini Breakfast, Breakfast Pancakes, French Toast Stack, Breakfast Tramezzini, Farm Breakfast, Omelet’s, Rise and Shine or any of the other breakfasts on the menu.

Beat the cold and start your day with a healthy breakfast from Café Chinno’s in George. This Coffee Shop is known for the warm and friendly atmosphere, good service and excellent food!  The Breakfast Special Offer for this week until 9 June 2013 -   receive a FREE coffee, tea or juice with any breakfast ordered.

All Day Breakfast at Coffee Shop in George

At the Coffee Shop, Café Chinno’s in George Breakfast is served all day. Café Chinno’s offers a wide selection of breakfast options. You can choose from the Mini Breakfast, Breakfast Pancakes, French Toast Stack, Breakfast Tramezzini, Farm Breakfast, Omelet’s, Rise and Shine or any of the other breakfasts on the menu.

Hartenbos Optometrist Garden Route

Hartenbos Optometrist Dynamic Vision Network, also known as Hartenbos Optometrist forms part of the largest group of independent optometrists in South Africa. The owner and qualified optometrist at Hartenbos Optometrist, Sonja van Graan boasts with 21 years’ experience as an optometrist.

Professional Eye Care and Eye Tests in Hartenbos and Mossel Bay

Hartenbos Optometrist takes pride in offering all their clients top quality, expert and experienced optometry service and value for money. Here you can expect to receive a high standard of professional eye care including eye tests in the Hartenbos and Mossel Bay area.

Child Friendly Optometrist in Hartenbos and Mossel Bay

Taking your children for eye test is a very important part of helping them achieve the best in life and Hartenbos Optometrist encourages healthy eyes from a young age and offers a child friendly environment for eye tests . Bring your children from age 2 upwards for a Vision screening eye test that will be able to assess the presence of a vision problem or a potential vision problem.

Hartenbos Optometrist is contracted with Most Medical Aids

Clients of Hartenbos Optometrist will be pleased to know that we offer a selection of unbeatable special offers right through the year as well as branded frame specials from time to time. Hartenbos Optometrist is contracted with most Medical Aids in South Africa; however we also cater for non-medical aid clients. We have payment options for every budget.

Business Hours at Hartenbos Optometrist

Mondays to Fridays from 08h30 to 17h00

Hartenbos Optometrist Garden Route

Hartenbos Optometrist Dynamic Vision Network, also known as Hartenbos Optometrist forms part of the largest group of independent optometrists in South Africa. The owner and qualified optometrist at Hartenbos Optometrist, Sonja van Graan boasts with 21 years’ experience as an optometrist.

Professional Eye Care and Eye Tests in Hartenbos and Mossel Bay

Hartenbos Optometrist takes pride in offering all their clients top quality, expert and experienced optometry service and value for money. Here you can expect to receive a high standard of professional eye care including eye tests in the Hartenbos and Mossel Bay area.

Child Friendly Optometrist in Hartenbos and Mossel Bay

Taking your children for eye test is a very important part of helping them achieve the best in life and Hartenbos Optometrist encourages healthy eyes from a young age and offers a child friendly environment for eye tests . Bring your children from age 2 upwards for a Vision screening eye test that will be able to assess the presence of a vision problem or a potential vision problem.

Hartenbos Optometrist is contracted with Most Medical Aids

Clients of Hartenbos Optometrist will be pleased to know that we offer a selection of unbeatable special offers right through the year as well as branded frame specials from time to time. Hartenbos Optometrist is contracted with most Medical Aids in South Africa; however we also cater for non-medical aid clients. We have payment options for every budget.

Business Hours at Hartenbos Optometrist

Mondays to Fridays from 08h30 to 17h00

Christian Book and Gift Shop in Hartenbos Garden Route

Hartklop Boeke, Geskenke & Koffiehuis in Hartenbos is a Christian Book and Gift Shop located within the Spar Arcade Hartenbos in the Garden Route of South Africa. We offer a large range of Christian Literature, Bibles, Gift sets, as well as a Coffee House where you can sit back and enjoy coffee and a bite to eat such as delicious scones, waffles, pancakes and cupcakes.

If you are looking for a place where you can buy Gospel and Christian Books, Hartklop Boeke, Geskenke en Koffiehuis in Hartenbos is the shop to visit. The selection of books at Hartklop range from children’s books to fiction books, as well as Daily devotions and a range of Bibles to choose from.

Coffee House centrally located in Hartenbos

Hartklop Boeke, Geskenke en Koffiehuis is centrally located at the entrance of the Spar in Hartenbos and offers delicious coffees, teas and milkshakes, as well as mouthwatering scones, cupcakes, waffles, pancakes etc. Bring your friends and enjoy a cup of coffee in a peaceful atmosphere or browse through our range of books and gifts.

Gift Shop with Arts & Crafts Gift Sets in Hartenbos

Are you on holiday and are looking for arts and crafts gift sets to keep the young ones entertained or are you looking for a gift? Hartklop Boeke, Geskenke en Koffiehuis in Hartenbos offers a range of Arts & Crafts Gift Sets to choose from ranging from Paint, Face paint, Clay, Do it yourself sets, Crayons and many more!

Business Hours:

Mondays to Fridays from 9am till 5pm

Saturdays from 9am till 1pm.

The Garden Route Mall has got you covered this winter!  Spend R200 or more between 1 and 30 June 2013 at any store in the Garden Route Mall and receive a free umbrella whilst stock last. Contact the centre management or visit the website for terms and conditions.

Mall 2 Mast is a new mountain biking event taking place on 1 June 2013.  The Mall 2 Mast MTB Challenge is a tough 60km event accompanied by a 30km fun ride.  The Mall 2 Mast is presented by the Garden Route Mall, organized by Chain Gang Events and the official event charity, FAMSA, will benefit as recipient of the entry fees.

30km Mountain Biking Event in George

The 30km Mountain Biking event is designed around the novice or “not so fit” rider who wants to complete a scenic route through the indigenous forest on the outskirts of George while taking in spectacular views of the Garden Route Dam.  The route is out and back from the Garden Route Mall with a water point at the 15km mark.

60km Mall 2 Mast Mountain Bike Route

The 60km Mall 2 Mast mountain bike route mirrors the 30km route and then splits at the 20km mark where the challenging sections and ascent to the mast above George begins. The reward for the long climbs is the spectacular view over George and awesome single track riding. There are no technical sections on this route but some fast flowing single track will ensure the ride will be exhilarating. There is a prize for the first man and woman to the mast although the whole race will have to be completed to qualify.

Entries are open for both events at the Information Desk at the Garden Route Mall.
The entry fee:

• 60km challenge is R100
• 30km fun ride is R60

• Late entries and registration Friday 31 May at Chain Gang Events next to McDonalds 3-6pm.
• Race day entries, registration, start and finish all at Chain Gang Events next to McDonalds from 6am.
• The events start at 8am, and prize giving takes place at 1pm.  There are lots of lucky draw prizes, so come out for a morning of fun and fresh air at the inaugural Mall 2 Mast MTB event which promises to become a firm favorite on the MTB calendar.

Blinds in George

For All Your Blinds custom make and install blinds and offers the best prices and service.  They are based in George on the Garden Route and have been operating since 1998. For All Your Blinds cater for all budgets and no job is too big or too small. Blinds you can choose from include:

• Vertical Blinds
• Venetian
• Wooden & Aluminum Blinds
• Bamboo and Material Roller Blinds
• Roman Blinds
• Skylight Blinds

Custom Made Blinds in the Garden Route

For All Your Blinds provide blinds to homes, businesses and clubs in George and other Garden Route Towns like Mossel Bay, Hartenbos,, Wilderness, Knysna and as far as Tsitsikamma.  Curtains and curtain rails are also available.  Contact For All Your Blinds for a quotation for your new custom made blinds.

Manufacturers of Shutters and Awnings in George

For All Your Blinds in George also manufactures shutters and awnings.  Both indoor and outdoor shutters can be made according to your specific requirements. With more than 15 year experience in the blind, shutter and awning industry you can be assured of the best service and quality products.

Professional Cleaning and Repair of Blinds in George

Let For All Your Blinds wash and repair your blinds. A professional blind cleaning service is offered in George, Mossel Bay and surroundings. Your existing blinds can also be repaired.

For All Your Blinds will take care of all your blind needs in the Garden Route!

Blinds in George

For All Your Blinds custom make and install blinds and offers the best prices and service.  They are based in George on the Garden Route and have been operating since 1998. For All Your Blinds cater for all budgets and no job is too big or too small. Blinds you can choose from include:

• Vertical Blinds
• Venetian
• Wooden & Aluminum Blinds
• Bamboo and Material Roller Blinds
• Roman Blinds
• Skylight Blinds

Custom Made Blinds in the Garden Route

For All Your Blinds provide blinds to homes, businesses and clubs in George and other Garden Route Towns like Mossel Bay, Hartenbos,, Wilderness, Knysna and as far as Tsitsikamma.  Curtains and curtain rails are also available.  Contact For All Your Blinds for a quotation for your new custom made blinds.

Manufacturers of Shutters and Awnings in George

For All Your Blinds in George also manufactures shutters and awnings.  Both indoor and outdoor shutters can be made according to your specific requirements. With more than 15 year experience in the blind, shutter and awning industry you can be assured of the best service and quality products.

Professional Cleaning and Repair of Blinds in George

Let For All Your Blinds wash and repair your blinds. A professional blind cleaning service is offered in George, Mossel Bay and surroundings. Your existing blinds can also be repaired.

For All Your Blinds will take care of all your blind needs in the Garden Route!

Jaarlikse Vakansie aan die Tuinroete

Om vakansie te hou in die Tuinroete is vir baie mense hul jaarlikse hoogtepunt. Deur die jaar word daar gespaar en beplan vir die 2 tot 3 weke vakansie aan die kus tussen Mosselbaai en Plettenbergbaai.

Vakansieakkommodasie in die Tuinroete

Die Tuinroete word nie verniet die vakansiemekka van Suid Afrika genoem nie. Veral gedurende Desembermaande kan akkommodasie aan die Tuinroete nogal skaars raak. Die akkommodasie voorsieners gaan uit hul pad om dit so gerieflik as moontlllik vir hul gaste te maak. Baie huiseienaars wat self gedurende sekere tye elders gaan vakansie hou, stel hul huise aan gesinne beskikbaar wat graag vakansie aan die Tuinroete wil hou.

Webblad met volledige beskrywings van vakansieakkommodasie aan die Tuinroete.

Lalakoi doen nou reeds vir die afgelope 13 jaar die verhurings van privaat wonings en vakansiehuise in die Tuinroete. Duisende vakansiegangers het hul besprekings reeds deur ons gedoen. Ons het nou ook ons eerste webblad in Afrikaans gepubliseer. Volledige inligting betreffende alle vakansieakkommodasie moontlikhede is op die Tuinroeteakkommodsie webblad  beskikbaar. Fotos en ‘n volledige beskrywing word gepubliseer, sodat die voornemmende huurder ‘n goeie idee het van wat beskikbaar is.

Besoek gerus ons webblad as u vakansie akkommodasie in die Tuinroete benodig.

Ref: 0628
Town: Hartenbos
Type: Self Catering
View: Sea, Mount, Valley
Sleeps: 6
Rate: Per Day For Flat
Low: R 565.00
Mid: R 690.00
High: R 1200.00
Distance to Beach: 600 meters
Contact Jenny on 044 695 1559

Self  Catering Flat in Hartenbos as Holiday Accommodation

This 2 bedroom flat on the second floor in a block of flats in Hartenbos offers holiday accommodation to a maximum of 6 people – only available for a family of 4 adults and 2 kids. It is walking distance to town and to the beach.

The flat has an open plan lounge/kitchen, 2 bedrooms – one with a double bed and one with a stacker bed, a full bathroom and a balcony with a built-in braai.

Unfortunately no pets are allowed and tenants must please bring their own bath and beach towels. Please bring your own decoder and smart card for DSTV.

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Amenities of  Holiday Flat

Linen, Park on Plot, Built-in braai, Balcony, Stairs, Patio furniture, CD Player, Flat screen Colour TV, Satellite, Shaded parking, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Stove, Fridge/freezer, Microwave oven, DVD player, Cutlery & Crockery.

Bed Configuration:
Sleeps 6, 2 Bedrooms, 1 full Bathroom
Bedroom 1: 1 x Double bed
Bedroom 2: 1 x stacker bed or 2 single beds
2 Double sleeper couches in lounge

Availability Notes
Available right through the year – min. of 5 day booking is required. Available in December/January for a minimum of 14 day booking. First booking up to 26 or 27 Dec. and 2nd booking from 28 or 29 Dec. onwards.

Booked for the following period:

Contact person is Jenny on 044 695 1559

Number Plate Manufactures in the Garden Route

Smitties Numberplates are number plate manufacturers in George in the Garden Route.  They supply both dealers and private individuals from all over the Southern Cape, Garden Route and Klein Karoo with vehicle number plates.  Since 1996 Smitties Numberplates has created and fixed vehicle number plates according to the latest regulations as stipulated by South African Laws.
According to current regulations in 2013:

• Number plates must be affixed within 20mm from the edges by means of 4mm rivets or 4mm one-way self tapping screws either directly onto the motor vehicle or an integral part thereof or onto an intermediate metal reinforced holding bracket which is attached to the motor vehicle in such a way  that it cannot be removed.
• Only motor vehicle number plates in the following sizes are allowed: 520 x113, 250 x 205 or 250x 165 as from 1 January 2010 with 1st registration.
• All license numbers of motor vehicles licensed in the Province of Gauteng must be displayed on a  metal plate as from 1 November 2013.
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Garden Route Mall nooi alle damesklub-lede om ‘n opwindende oggend saam met Nianell te kom geniet.   Nianell tree op 31 Mei 2013 om  9vm by die Mugg & Bean op. Moet dit nie misloop nie! Kaartjies sal beskikbaar wees vanaf 1 Mei by die inligtingstoonbank by die Garden Route Mall teen R100 per persoon.

Nianell Optreede by die Garden Route Mall

Dis met groot trots dat die Garden Route Mall in George die optreede van Nianell aanbied. Nianell se musiek word op internasionale radio gespeel en sy spog met onder meer ‘n duet-optrede met ‘n legen-dariese tenoor en ‘n wêreldtele-visie-uitsending. Vier van haar albums het goue én platinum status bereik en haar vernuf as liedjie-skrywer en stemgimnas is met die gesogste musiekpryse vereer.

The greatest physical development takes place in the first year of a child’s life and they continue to grow their vision skills throughout childhood.  Eyes become stronger, eye muscles strengthen and nerve connections multiply. At the child friendly Weldon Optical in George child eye care is top priority for all the optometrists. They would like to give parents some guidelines to help with child eye development.

Helping Your Child’s Eye Development

Various activities can help in your child’s eye development. Some ideas:

• Colouring in with crayons and pencils
• Stacking building blocks
• Building puzzles
• Playing catch and through with a ball

Your child’s complete physical and cognitive development are boasted by helping eye vision development.Vision affects all aspects of your child’s life.  Regular professional eye examinations are also very important. Visit Weldon Optical for the best professional eye care in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere.

Die George Kwekery in George het tans ‘n promosie op Palmbome, Wildevy, sowel as Waterbessiebome.  Jy kan jou tuin nou in ‘n in ware oasis omskep teen bekostigbare pryse.

• Palmbome – koop 10 vir R200 +- 2m
• Palmbome (Locus Plumosa ) – koop 10 vir R500 +- 3m
• Wildevy  (Ficus Natalensis)– Koop 5 vir R500 +- 2m
• Wildevy (Ficus Rubignosa) Koop 5 vir R500 +- 2m
• Waterbessiebome  – Koop 10 vir R300

Pryse geldig vanaf Mei 2013 tot voorraad hou.

Kwekery in George

Die George Kwekery is ‘n een stop tuinsentrum vir al jou tuinmaakbenodighede en plante.  Die  restaurant en lieflike speelarea met plaasdiere vir kinders maak die kwekery in George gewild onder beide tuinmaakliefhebbers sowel as gesinne.

Ref: 0631
Town: Mossel Bay
Type: Self Catering
View: Sea View
Sleeps: 6
Rate: Per Day For Flat
Low: R 375.00
Mid: R 565.00
High: R 875.00
Distance to Beach: 2000 meters
Contact Jenny on 044 695 1559

Self  Catering Holiday Flat in Mossel Bay

A neat 2½ bedroom flat which is attached to the owners house in Mossel Bay, offers accommodation to a maximum of 6 people. (As seen on the main photograph – behind and above the garages ) The flat has a separate entrance and its own lock-up tandem garage – suitable for a car and trailer. Situated approximately 2km to the nearest beach at Santos and De Bakke. The Mossel Bay Golf Estate is close by, as well as the Mossel Bay shopping mall and Garden Route Casino.
There is a spacious Lounge/dining room built on top of the garages with a balcony, the Kitchenette, 2 ½ bedrooms and a bathroom with a shower is down stairs. Ideal for 2 couples with 2 small children. Unfortunately no pets are allowed and the tenants must please bring their own towels.
The flat does not have laundry facilities, but the Laundromat is close by. Please bring you own smart card for DSTV

Amenities of  Holiday Flat in Mossel Bay

Linen, Park on Plot, Built-in braai, Fenced, Electric 4 plate Stove, CD Player + DVD, 2 Colour TV’s, DSTV, Fridge/freezer, Microwave oven, 1 Garage – lock-up, Garden furniture.

Bed Configuration:
Sleeps 6, 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom with shower.
Bedroom 1: 1 x Double bed + a double sleeper with a single sleeper on top
Bedroom 2: 1 x Double bed + a single bed
Passage: 1 x single bed

Availability Notes
Available right through the year – a minimum of 5 day booking is required.
During high season a minimum of 10 day booking is required for the first booking.

Booked for the following period:
Still available till 18 December @ R875 per day

19/12/2012 to 04/01/2013 – booked

Contact person is Jenny on 044 695 1559

The George Nursery in George in the beautiful Garden Route is your one stop garden centre. Here it is all about your garden and home. The George Nursery offers both indoor and outdoor plants, seeds, water features, pots, concrete products, fertilizers, insecticides and more.  Bring the family along and spend some time in the restaurant and kiddies play area in the beautiful nursery gardens overlooking the Outeniqua Mountains.

Winter Gardening Tips From The George Nursery

Your garden can look beautiful with some easy gardening tips from the staff and management of the George Nursery.

• Prune your roses in the last week of June – apply sterri-seal immediately after pruning.
• Prune your fruit trees at end of June – apply lime sulphur  to prevent diseases
• Winter is the time to plant bulbs – Plant Amaryllis, Narcissus, Ranunculus, Anemone, Hyacinth, Freesias and Iris.

Winter Gardening With Plants From The George Nursery

Add some color in your Winter Garden with plants from the George Nursery. Enjoy your gardening and the beautiful colours that will greet you!
Plants that will grow in sunny areas are

• Pansies
• Viola’s
• Lobelia’s
• Bokbaai Vygies
• Antirrhinums

Plants that will grow in shady areas are

• Cineraria
• Primulas
• Begonias

The above plant and products are all available at the George Nursery.
Visit them for expert and friendly advice and service.

The George Nursery in George in the beautiful Garden Route is your one stop garden centre. Here it is all about your garden and home. The George Nursery offers both indoor and outdoor plants, seeds, water features, pots, concrete products, fertilizers, insecticides and more.  Bring the family along and spend some time in the restaurant and kiddies play area in the beautiful nursery gardens overlooking the Outeniqua Mountains.

Winter Gardening Tips From The George Nursery

Your garden can look beautiful with some easy gardening tips from the staff and management of the George Nursery.

• Prune your roses in the last week of June – apply sterri-seal immediately after pruning.
• Prune your fruit trees at end of June – apply lime sulphur  to prevent diseases
• Winter is the time to plant bulbs – Plant Amaryllis, Narcissus, Ranunculus, Anemone, Hyacinth, Freesias and Iris.

Winter Gardening With Plants From The George Nursery

Add some color in your Winter Garden with plants from the George Nursery. Enjoy your gardening and the beautiful colours that will greet you!
Plants that will grow in sunny areas are

• Pansies
• Viola’s
• Lobelia’s
• Bokbaai Vygies
• Antirrhinums

Plants that will grow in shady areas are

• Cineraria
• Primulas
• Begonias

The above plant and products are all available at the George Nursery.
Visit them for expert and friendly advice and service.

Adobe messes with users, customers and its shareholders

When Adobe announced the exclusive creative cloud subscription model, yours truly felt like shouting against it during the daily call.

In fact, Adobe’s arrogance will cost a heck of a lot of money: to the company, the shareholders, and to users who will get less for more money.

Amarinthos Greece

While signing the petition against Adobe’s most recent move ( here is the link: http://www.change.org/petitions/adobe-systems-incorporated-eliminate-the-mandatory-creative-cloud-subscription-model?utm_campaign=signature_receipt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition ) may put some pressure on the company, I guess posting about your indignation on your blog, social networks and wherever you have access to will have a solid impact on Adobe’s online reputation.

Finally, we are the consumers and what Adobe and others have not yet understood: we, the consumers decide over life or death of companies, mainly arrogant ones such as Adobe.

Garden Route Horse Riding in Mossel Bay

Adventure Horse Safaris offers you the ultimate Horse Riding Experience in the Garden Route. Our farm is located near Great Brak River, Mossel Bay and is centrally located in the Garden Route. Horse riding is the ideal activity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the spectacular views from the surroundings while embarking on one of our horse trails, safaris or a horse riding lesson. Our experienced and well trained instructor, Alta will see to it that your horse riding experience is a pleasant and remarkable adventure.

Garden Route Horse Trails and Safaris Mossel Bay

Come and enjoy one of our Horse Trail Rides and Safaris with breathtaking views of the Outeniqua Mountains. Come experience nature with an inspiring sunrise or a picturesque sunset in the company of horses. We also offer a range of Camps, Guided Hiking Trails and many more.

Horse Riding Lessons in Mossel Bay

Adventure Horse Safaris is known for their horse riding lessons in the Mossel Bay area. Feel confident on your horse by getting your riding lessons from an experienced instructor. It does not matter your age.

Kiddies Parties near Mossel Bay at Adventure Horse Safaris

Are you looking for a unique and fun Kiddies Party Venue? Bring your young ones for a fun and exciting Kiddies Party at Adventure Horse Safaris Garden Route. Contact us for more information as we offer a large range of different options according to your party needs.

Other Services offered by Adventure Horse Safaris;

• Training Endurance Horses
• Act as an agent to source and supply suitable horses for clients
• Advisory capacity in keeping horses, grooming, etc.

Garden Route Horse Riding in Mossel Bay

Adventure Horse Safaris offers you the ultimate Horse Riding Experience in the Garden Route. Our farm is located near Great Brak River, Mossel Bay and is centrally located in the Garden Route. Horse riding is the ideal activity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the spectacular views from the surroundings while embarking on one of our horse trails, safaris or a horse riding lesson. Our experienced and well trained instructor, Alta will see to it that your horse riding experience is a pleasant and remarkable adventure.

Garden Route Horse Trails and Safaris Mossel Bay

Come and enjoy one of our Horse Trail Rides and Safaris with breathtaking views of the Outeniqua Mountains. Come experience nature with an inspiring sunrise or a picturesque sunset in the company of horses. We also offer a range of Camps, Guided Hiking Trails and many more.

Horse Riding Lessons in Mossel Bay

Adventure Horse Safaris is known for their horse riding lessons in the Mossel Bay area. Feel confident on your horse by getting your riding lessons from an experienced instructor. It does not matter your age.

Kiddies Parties near Mossel Bay at Adventure Horse Safaris

Are you looking for a unique and fun Kiddies Party Venue? Bring your young ones for a fun and exciting Kiddies Party at Adventure Horse Safaris Garden Route. Contact us for more information as we offer a large range of different options according to your party needs.

Other Services offered by Adventure Horse Safaris;

• Training Endurance Horses
• Act as an agent to source and supply suitable horses for clients
• Advisory capacity in keeping horses, grooming, etc.

George Number Plates

Smitties Numberplates has been supplying vehicle number plates to car dealers and the general public since 1996 in George.  Smitties Numberplates are up to date with the latest rules and regulations ensuring that your number plate is printed and fixed on your vehicle according to the latest South African laws.  South African number plates are unique in each of the provinces.

Vehicle Number Plates in the Southern Cape

Smitties Numberplates in the Southern Cape of South Africa manufactures vehicle number plates for all vehicles. When ordering your new number plates your ID Document and Vehicle Registration Papers are required.  Smitties Numberplates manufacture number plates for all provinces in plastic and aluminum.

Wedding and Matrix Farewell Number Plates in the Garden Route

As manufactures of vehicle number plates in the Garden Route Smitties Numberplates also makes number plates for special occasions.  Number Plates for weddings and matrix farewells can be made in various colours and styles. You can now even have pink or blue number plates on your vehicle for that special event.  These custom made number plates can also be used for notices and signs in your office or home.

Illuminations Soy Candles in George

Illuminations Soy Candles which can be used to fragrance a room, as a hand lotion, cuticle treatment and for massages are also available from Smitties Numberplates. These candles are 100% natural bio degradable and completely non-toxic.
Business Hours of Smitties Numberplates

• Monday to Friday: 07:00 to 16:30

Lollos 5, Ek kyk na my lyf!

Garden Route Mall nooi alle Kinderklub-lede om te kom sing en dans saam met  Lollo’s en Lettie, 25 Mei om 12vm voor  Mugg & Bean.
Om dit nog meer opwindend te maak gee hulle ook gratis Lollos T-hemde weg (terwyl voorraad hou).

Moet nie die pret  tydens Lollo’s se besoek nie misloop nie!

Vir meer inligting kontak die Garden Route Mall.

The Redberry Farm is located just outside George on the Geelhoutboom Road. This is a very popular attraction in George.   The Redberry Farm offers various activities for all ages, from toddlers to adults. Things to do in George at the Redberry Farm range from relaxing in the tea garden, to picking your own strawberries and visiting the farmstall with local produce.

Child Friendly Activities in George

Child friendly activities at the Redberry Farm in George  includes train rides through the strawberry fields, pony rides, walking on water in the Bubble Ball and playing in the outside playground where activities including feed the rabbits.

Bethel offers up market self catering accommodation in George.  Individual units all with private entrances are ideal for overnight or holiday accommodation in George.   The property is situated  within 2 km of the nearest Golf Course and 1km from the centre of town.

Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in George

Guests  at Bethel Bed and breakfast have the choice of self-catering or bed and breakfast accommodation options at Bethel. Braai facilities and secure off street parking is available.

Bethel offers up market self catering accommodation in George.  Individual units all with private entrances are ideal for overnight or holiday accommodation in George.   The property is situated  within 2 km of the nearest Golf Course and 1km from the centre of town.

Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in George

Guests  at Bethel Bed and breakfast have the choice of self-catering or bed and breakfast accommodation options at Bethel. Braai facilities and secure off street parking is available.

Stationery Shop in George

Diskonto Stationers is a stationery shop in George offering a wide range of stationery. This privately owned stationery shop has been owned and managed by Giel and Natalie van der Merwe since 2004.  Diskonto clients can be assured of competitive prices and friendly service at all times.

Office, Home and School Stationery Shop in George

Need stationery for your office, home or school?  Diskonto Stationers is just the shop to visit. This stationery shop in George will assist you will all your stationery requirements.  Diskonto stocks a selection of educational books and posters for children. Original printer toners are also stocked. Deliveries can be arranged for corporate clients and account holders.

Bibles, Christian Books and Gifts in George

Looking for a new Bible, Christian Books and literature? The Diskonto stationery shop in George stocks a range of Bibles and other Christian literature for adults and children. Bookmarks, cards and inspirational gifts are also available from Diskonto.

Bible Repairs and Thumb Indexing in the Southern Cape

A personalized service in Bible Repairs is offered by Diskonto Stationers in the Southern Cape of South Africa. Your old Bible can now be repaired and recovered. Soft leather type covers are available in a variety of colours.  You can also have your Bible personalized in gold foil. They also do Thumb Indexing in English, Afikaans and Xhosa. Tailor made covers for your Bible, Hymn and other books can also be made by Diskonto in George.

Fabric World in George, under the ownership and management of Hannetjie Jacobs and her daughter Doret, offers a wide variety of materials and haberdashery for the needle worker, hand worker and hobby practicing persons. This material shop does post orders, courier deliveries etc.

Winter Fabrics Available at Fabric World in George

A wide selection of winter fabrics has arrived at Fabric World in George.
Some of the new stock includes:

• Printed Cottons – 150cm @ R86 per meter
• Corral Fleece (Plain and printed) 150cm @ R55 per meter/ plain and R65 per meter printed
• Fur – 150cm from R83 per meter
• Spandex Knits (various prints)
• Scuba Knits – 150cm from R86 per meter
• Ponti Prints Knits – 150cm @ R89 per meter
  (Prices valid while stock lasts.)

Garden Route Markets for Unique Home Made Products

Started in June 2011 as a quarterly market the Pink Tree Market in George has grown to one of the most popular markets in the Garden Route, this market now takes place on a monthly basis! Laetitia Kotze and Cleressa Pretorius started The Pink Tree Market when they identified the need for a platform for them and other creative people to have an offset point for their unique home made products.  The market is run with job creation in the George area as main focus.

Market for Handmade Décor and Gifts in George

All exhibitors at the Pink Tree Market in George manufacture unique products from their homes on small scale.  There are between 55 and 70 exhibitors on average selling products including yummy food and home baked products, beautiful handmade décor, arts, crafts, gifts, clothing, jewelry and more.  Exhibitors are selected according to strict criteria to ensure that all products are unique and of the highest quality. Products available at the Pink Tree Market are not sold in general retail shops.

Pink Tree Craft Market in George

The first Saturday of each month is Pink Tree Market day. You are invited to visit this craft market in Caledon Street on the grounds of the Presbyterian Church next to the library in George from 09:00 to 15:00 on the following dates.  Credit/debit card facilities are available for your convenience. Entrance is free and everyone is welcome! Just follow the pink trees!

Pink Tree Market Dates for 2013

Pink Tree Market dates for 2013 are: 2 March, 6 April, 4 May, 1 June, 6 July, 3 August, 7 September, 5 October and 2 November. The Pink Tree Christmas Market will take place from 16 to 21 December.

The George Lodge offers a special couples accommodation package at their beautiful guest house in George. Here you can spend some quality time together, relax in a bath filled with bubbles by candlelight and enjoy the hospitality.

George Lodge “Romance is in the Air” Package

The George Lodge “Romance is in the Air” package consists of

• two nights’ accommodation
• a full English breakfast served at the pool, dining room or in your room
• complimentary strawberries and champagne in the room on arrival

This special package is only R1980.00 for the two nights
Minimum stay of two nights

Guest House  Accommodation in George

Comfort, convenience and hospitality comes together At the George Lodge International.  This guest house is perfect place to stay at for your family vacation, corporate business travels and romantic breakaways. The rooms are thoughtfully furnished to ensure a comfortable stay. The lodge is a short drive from the George Airport and close the city centre with top restaurants.

Optometrists in George

Weldon Optical in George in the Garden Route has been specializing in eye care over the past 50 years. The services offered by these optometrists include: Free Drivers Vision Screening, Eye Tests and Exams as well as Visual Field Tests. The Virtual Optical Dispenser, makes choosing the correct frame for you easy!

Medical Aid Contracted Optometrists in George

Weldon Optical Optometrists in George are contracted in to all Medical Aids. They offer discount to people paying cash.

Health Shop in George

The Better Living Health Shop in George stocks a number of products that will help you get through the winter.  This includes Olive Leave Tincture, Propolis Atomiser and of course honey.  Honey has been uses over decades for the treatment of arthritis, colds, influenza, raspy or sore throats and may other conditions.

Where to buy Propolis Atomiser in George

Propolis Atomiser had powerful local antibiotic and antifungal properties and exhibits immunomodulatory effects. This atomiser provides an even controlled dosage in a fine spray for easier application and improved absorption. Visit the Better Living Health Shop in George where you can now buy this natural product.

Olive Leaf Tincture Available in George

Olive Leaf Tincture available at Better Living Health Shop in George is a free radical scavenger which lovers the blood pressure and increases the circulatory system function. This anti fungal, anti viral and anti bacterial and eliminate disease probing microbes allowing recovery of the immune system, increasing energy levels and stamina.

Once more, the fascination of the full moon drove me out early taking just my point and shoot camera along to see what is possible with low end tools in a high end scenario.

This first shot is right out of the window shot as follows with the point and shoot
Leica V-Lux 20:

f/4.9
300 mm equivalent on 35 mm
1/80 of a second, handheld
ISO 200

You can vaguely see the neighbors roof top on the lower part of the image, meaning that I needed to get out of bed for a better position.

Also, a few minutes later, the daylight would start to kick in and I just wanted to get a view of the Vouliagmeni Bay under that beautiful light of the moon.

Just to give you an idea about the situation: my neighbor, then the Vouliagmeni Bay and on the other side, Astir Beach and the Astir Hotel complex, then the sea and in the very background the island of Aegina. Note on the horizon the big ferry boat driving in from the left towards Piraeus Port which is at about 35 km north from here.

Same camera shot at  6:04 am:

f/3.6
35 mm equivalent on 35 mm
1/5 of a second, handheld
ISO 800

Now it’s just about waiting and hoping for the right light when the day meets the full moon:

This is about as good as I could get the shot with the help of Photoshop and the Perfectly Clear plugin.

f/4.4
11mm on 35 mm equivalent
1/3 of a second, handheld
ISO 200

Luckily the passenger ship is still in the frame as well as a second, red painted transporter.

Once more we see: even a point and shoot camera can come home with nice shots in difficult light. Note that the last shot was just taken in Automatic mode (!) while the previous ones were taken with manual settings.

Of course one could work the image in Photoshop to make it more attractive by intervening on the foreground, the temperature and more; however, this is where we reach quickly the limits of the files. These pictures are just not good enough for heavy manipulation in Photoshop, the more that we cannot get rich RAW files from that camera.

I like them anyway :-).

Kiddies Party and Gift Shop stocks a wide range of kiddies’ party products and accessories. This local business has recently moved to a bigger shop to accommodate the more than 150 ranges.  Ranges includes from baby shower accessories to 10th birthdays and various other theme decor.  Kiddies Party and Gift Shop is the biggest kiddie’s party shop in the Garden Route.

Kiddies Party Shop in George

During May 2013 this kiddies’ party shop in George will receive a new stock. These themed party accessories include the following themes that will have your children very excited for the upcoming kiddie’s birthday party.

• Finding Nemo
• Marie Stars
• Princes Glamour
• Cinderella
• Elegant Barbie
• 101 Dalmatians
• New Mickey Club House
• Mini Fashion
• Mini Boutique and more!

Shop and Win Promotion 2013  at the Garden Route Mall

The Garden Route Mall in George has launched their exciting new ‘Shop & Win’ promotion which will run until 30 July 2013.   This year one lucky winner drive off in a brand new Chevy Spark, and shoppers stand a chance of winning an ipad and R2000 worth of shopping vouchers every month.

Shopping at the Garden Route Mall

Spend R250 or more when shopping at any store in the Garden Route Mall in George  between 1 April and 30 July (closing at 12h00),  attach one till slip to your entry form and you could be a winner,  it’s that easy.

Refer to the terms and conditions listed on the Garden Route Mall website, entry forms, entry boxes and Facebook page.

The Ycademy Seminar April 2013 is in full swing, lasting from 20th April to 21st April 2013. With Internet users shifting their attention more and more towards handheld mobile devices – smart phones, iphones, ipads and the like – there is an urgent need for responsive websites, meaning responsive web design.

“Responsive’ here means that our website content in form of text and media adapts automatically to the form and shape of any device.

Hence, the need for a new responsive script arose. After working for years on Semiomantics XO, this month’s Ycademy Seminar focuses on the new release of the latest, the finest and the hottest WordPress based responsive script : XR!

Ycademy Seminar April 2013

Therefore, the motto of this month’s Ycademy Seminar April 2013 is ‘responsive’. It’s more complex than one assumes as we can’t just switch to a ‘XO responsive’! The fact is that a dramatic change has taken place to keep us at the forefront of modern web developments, and the brand-new XR was born.

It’s a new era! A new start! A new challenge!

Fortunately, as Semiomantics experts we already have a good foundation as to what is needed in technical terms and skills. At this seminar we want to deepen and refine it. One needs to learn how to work easily and effortlessly within the new environment. This requires more knowledge and skills in terms of Code, i.e.html 5 and css 3. And, much more!

So here’s to today’s Ycademy Seminar on XR – Theory and Praxis: How to edit, configure, optimize and customize XR.

Based on the full XR developer version, we will go through all the features, learn how to replace our XO, and how to create Child Themes for XR.

Just look as this website here evolves on the newly integrated XR!

Original article by © Bianca Gubalke

The Ycademy Seminar April 2013 is in full swing, lasting from 20th April to 21st April 2013.  With Internet users shifting their attention more and more towards handheld mobile devices – smart phones, iphones, ipads and the like – there is an urgent need for responsive websites, meaning responsive web design.

“Responsive’ here means that our website content in form of text and media adapts automatically to the form and shape of any device.

Hence, the need for a new responsive script arose. After working for years on Semiomantics XO, this month’s Ycademy Seminar focuses on the new release of the latest, the finest and the hottest WordPress based responsive script : XR!

Ycademy Seminar April 2013

Therefore, the motto of this month’s Ycademy Seminar April 2013 is ‘responsive’. It’s more complex than one assumes as we can’t just switch to a ‘XO responsive’! The fact is that a dramatic change has taken place to keep us at the forefront of modern web developments, and the brand-new XR was born.

It’s a new era! A new start! A new challenge!

Fortunately, as Semiomantics experts we already have a good foundation as to what is needed in technical terms and skills. At this seminar we want to deepen and refine it. One needs to learn how to work easily and effortlessly within the new environment. This requires more knowledge and skills in terms of Code, i.e.html 5 and css 3. And, much more!

So here’s to today’s Ycademy Seminar on XR – Theory and Praxis: How to edit, configure, optimize and customize XR.

Based on the full XR developer version, we will go through all the features, learn how to replace our XO, and how to create Child Themes for XR.

Just look as this website here evolves on the newly integrated XR!

Original article by © Bianca Gubalke

Danger

“Golden sunset in Noordhoek”, South Africa… a picture worth a thousand words!

Golden Sunset in Noordhoek

“Golden sunset in Noordhoek” – nothing more to say. . .

Perhaps one thing: I so much enjoy my Fujifilm X-E1… each day a little more :)

And this: it’s fascinating how much excellent digital photography actually is out there; an inspiration to try to get a little better each time we go out and shoot!

 
Original article by © Bianca Gubalke

The first thing to do after the Cape Autumn Storm was a round through my garden, here in Noordhoek, South Africa, to see the extent of the damage. Camera in hand, of course!

Luckily, the trees and plants were more flexible due to the heavy rains and, accordingly, we had to spend the day merely to get back some ‘order’ – as far as that is possible and desirable in a wild garden like mine! Nature in the so-called “richest floral kingdom in the world’ is diverse and astonishing enough without too much of our interference, however, regular clean-ups are a must as ‘normally’ fynbos and proteas just burn down every 15 or so years – that’s normal. And then life starts all new again, rising like phoenix from the ashes.

One fire like the one we went through is enough for a life time – so the alternative is to regularly control what’s coming down in the storms or what’s coming up in terms of alien vegetation, especially Port Jackson, rooikrans, myrtle and hakea. Pines and blue gums are also known to suck up a lot of water; hence the need to control their growth and distribution.

The massive stone pine above has already gone through the historic fires that swept through the Cape Peninsula in the year 2000, where everything you see on this picture went up in 30 m high flames! One can still see the marks on the bark. It’s a serene place to simply sit and spend some quiet time, leaning against the stem.

This is where I discovered the plane tree leaf below, all glistening in magnificent autumn colours. Ideal for some digital photography – another exercise!

After the Cape Autumn Storm

Here you see Holly, our border collie, assisting with the clean-up after the Cape autumn storm yesterday! She had a good time!

Within 24 hours, our small dam filled up by about 50%! All it needs now is one more time like this one! We waited forever last year; it just didn’t happen! So finally the earth could absorb the much needed water after the scorching summer days.

Original article by © Bianca Gubalke

Even the first wet and extremely violent Autumn Storms in Noordhoek, South Africa, that literally turned off the lights, did not keep me from putting on my boots and taking a few low-light shots in the garden with my new photo camera, the Fuji X-E1, which has a reputation of being very good at exactly that – contrary to my good old NIKON Coolpix P90.

Well, although such small images are not optimal, the fact is that what was said above – and this by reputable photo camera reviewers like Ken Rockwell – is definitely the truth and the steep difference in price is deserved. In Digital Photography – as in anything in life for that matter – you get what you pay for. I had to wait for a while… but I am very happy now! While this camera is not a high-end one yet, professionally speaking, it’s perfect for my current transition where I am including more and more printed matter (for books, for instance). Besides, there’s a lot of learning and experimenting to be done before this discreet little machine has released all its power and secrets!

Whoever knows our place will certainly immediately recognize the unique atmosphere; be it in the vast serene lines and the diversity within a multitude of little shapes and details. It’s real, it’s authentic – that I like.

Autumn Storms in Noordhoek

Here’s another shot for today’s picture series called “Autumn Storms in Noordhoek”, this time towards the mountain range in the east (Silvermine Nature Reserve), where the sun normally arrives in the morning. Sun? No more sun today – just storms, rains and a gloomy darkness. But Nature needs it and so we are grateful!

As to the X-E1: the finesse in terms of details and the lack of noise are simply amazing …this is a real photo camera!

That’s for today from the Cape of Storms, South Africa!

This original article was written by © Bianca Gubalke