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Master Your Public Speaking Fears!Transformers Toastmasters meets 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at Morningside Country Club, de la Rey Road, at 18:45. Aspiring speakers are welcome to contact Judith Taylor on 082 389-3481 or speak@transformers.org.za |
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Rivonia: Checkers in Rivonia Village opened on 21 November. We visited fairly early on Saturday 23rd. The place was a-bustle, with many promotional staff. We met the dynamic manager, Charmaine Kotzee, who is intent on making the shop a success. It is good to find a lot of staff on the floor, although I imagine many of them were just there for the opening.
The Checkers is of a comparable size to the Pick 'n Pay supermarkets in Rivonia and Gallo Manor, and stocks a similar range of goods. There are leaflets full of "opening specials", but overall the prices were not noticeably lower than other supermarkets. The lean beef mince we got at the special price of R40/kg was tough.
Checkers will benefit from its visibility in Rivonia Village, and this may be the death-knell for the Pick 'n Pay tucked away on the lower level of what is now Rivonia Oriental City. There is an irony in this, since that supermarket, opening in what was then "The Cloisters", wiped out the Spar next door.
Parking on the ground level of Rivonia Village outside Checkers is now at a premium. It may be advisable to park in the extended parking underneath, and then walk up via the new lifts and escalators on the right of the supermarket.
Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre has its Christmas Festival running from the 4-8 December. This is clearly not for last-minute shoppers! They say they have "gifting ideas, mince pies, fine wine and decorations to Christmas trees, crackers, trinkets and even gourmet treats for your pets".
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"My mum's 90, and she's still as sharp as a tick, err... a tack". –John Robbie, Radio 702, 30 Oct 2013, 05:10.
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High-end fashion jewellery. Silver, pearls and gemstones for all occasions. Shop D9, Hobart Grove Centre, Bryanston. www.marshajjewellery.com 011 7075268 |
New on the Block Back to top
- Checkers, Ground in Rivonia Village – opened 21 November 2013. Extensive supermarket: Groceries, fresh and frozen produce, bread, household cleaning, beauty and personal care products, etc.
- Wakaberry, Shop C04/C05, Hobart Road in Hobart Grove Centre – Frozen Yoghurt bar. Open Monday to Thursday 10:00-19:00, Friday to Sunday 10:00-21:00.
- Little Kickers Bryanston – developing soccer skills and at the same time having fun for boys and girls from the ages of 18 months to 8 years old. Runs in Hamilton Park, Hamilton Avenue corner Cambridge Road, Bryanston, near Petervale Shopping Centre.
- Humphry and Healey Biokinetics in Morningside Area Shops – Trademore House, 165 Rivonia Road, Morningside. Biokineticists specializing in Injury rehabilitation, chronic pain, pre- and post operative rehabilitation, special conditions –diabetes, high blood pressure, Orthopaedic rehabilitation.
- Pearson & Pearson Biokinetics, Studio C in Hobart Grove Centre.
- Impact Hearing Systems, D02 in Hobart Grove Centre – Hearing Tests and Hearing Devices.
- Dr. Green, B02 in Hobart Grove Centre – Family Dentist.
- Bryanston Chiropractic, B07b in Hobart Grove Centre – Treatment of lower back pain, headaches, neck pain, whiplash, sports injuries, pregnancy associated pains, paediatric birth trauma & colic, arthritis and joint pain.
- MME Dietitians, Studio B in Hobart Grove Centre – four registered dietitians who provide factually sound and up to date nutrition consultations for individuals, corporate clients as well as to industry and the media.
- Gienius (sic) Smartphone Repairs and Accessories, C08 in Hobart Grove Centre – Repairs to Apple, Samsung and Blackberry smartphones and tablets. Speling corekted.
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"We had a great time at Chislehurst for our Baby Shower - we were spoilt for fun and good food", said Lolo Bingwa. 20 ladies arrived laden with gifts for the mum-to-be, Lolo's sister. After a delicious brunch, champagne and cake accompanied toasts and lots of laughter. Choose Chislehurst for your next event, under the lapa and around the pool. Book clubs, kitchen teas, boardroom lunches and birthday celebrations, we can assure you of a good time in a secure, private, pretty and peaceful environment. Jenny on 011 803 1351 / 083 271 5958 |
Odd Jobs
For window-cleaners working on a tall building, hitting the ground is the last thing they have to worry about.
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Winnie's – where Great Food, Soul and Jazz meetRestaurant Reviews by Judith Back to top
***** Raashee Indian Restaurant, Morning Glen Mall
A chance for a relaxed lunch on their deck arose so we took it! Everyone greeted us as we are now old friends and we placed orders for Appletiser and a glass of dry white wine. Our food order was Daal Makhani for my partner and the chef's speciality, Chicken Kali Miri, for me. The wine and Appletiser arrived with lots of ice and so did the poppadums with dips. When our main courses arrived, they were well presented. The Daal was declared very good. My chicken was hot and spicy with overtones of pepper as promised. A worthwhile lunch and with the joy of real linen, it is great not to have paper serviettes!
The food and service here are excellent and it is a good place for families as well.
Contact Details for Raashee Indian Restaurant.
**** Pomodoro, Morningside Shopping Centre
A hot evening and break in a hectic schedule gave us an opportunity to revisit this restaurant after quite a time away. We were greeted immediately and a table found despite not having booked! I sat down and the waiter immediately changed the glasses so that I had the pink one and my partner the blue! The drinks this time were Appletiser and Boschendal Blanc de Noir. The latter is a very enjoyable dry pink wine. I ordered the starter calamari and my partner the Salame e carciofini pizza, medium.
The calamari were perfectly cooked but rather bland, so I perked them up with chilli. The pizza was the largest medium I've seen in some time. My partner enjoyed it and took half home. This meant that I was able to appreciate how good it was when I had a piece later over the weekend.
Great service, good food and reasonable pricing make this a good place to go for an evening.
Contact Details for Pomodoro Ristorante.
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DENTISTBereft of Life... Back to top
- Not in sight: Style in Sight Optometrists, Shop 3 in Mutual Mews – cut-price eye tests, glasses, contact lenses, sunglasses.
- Flown: The Fly Shop, Total forecourt in Hobart Grove Centre – Everything to do with fishing: rods, reels, lines, tackle, fly tying, accessories, clothes, trips.
- Down the drain: The Kitchen Pantry, on Hobart Road in Hobart Grove Centre – kitchenware, appliances, tableware and gifts. Teas, coffees, relishes, jams, spices, oils, olives and chocolates.
- Come to naught: Naughty Company, Shop F11, in Hobart Grove Centre – Kids' Clothing: fun and funky clothes for children, shoes, baby linen, swimming costumes and pyjamas.
- Rug pulled: Persian Rug & Carpet Gallery, Main Square Northwest in Hobart Grove Centre – Persian and oriental carpets.
- Called away: E Z Call Services, near Kelvin Village Shopping Centre – PC training, couriers, airport transfers, secretarial services.
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From the CCs
We do appreciate it when people, e-mailing from the Megaplex site, leave our address in the CC box. Some of the requests are classic (if only it were that simple!):
I'd like to make an inquiry on a quote to remove my wisdom teeth with a cash payment. –Liesel
Public Interest: Back to top
There are still a few seats available for the 2013 South African Humanist conference, "Thinking Things Through" this coming weekend on Sunday 1 December. You'll find plenty of stimulating ideas and like-minded people there. Speakers: Cecilia Haak (Square Kilometre Array), David Spurrett (UKZN), Eusebius McKaiser (PowerFM 98.7), Sarah Wild (Mail & Guardian), Gareth Cliff (5FM), and Jacques Rousseau (Free Society Institute). Panel discussion host: Barry Bateman (702 Eyewitness News). Possibly the only conference with a genuine puppet as the Master of Ceremonies! Click here.
Meet your City Councillor, raise issues of concern, get contact details for Municipal entities, get your registration to vote checked, and renew your DA membership.: The DA Ward 103 (parts of Morningside, Sandown, Rivonia and Bryanston), will be at Bryanston Shopping Centre from 10:00 to 12:00 this Saturday, 30 November. At the same time, Ward 109 (Morningside Manor, Gallo Manor, Wendywood, Marlboro, and parts of Morningside and Alexandra) and Ward 106 (Gallo Manor, Woodmead, Sunninghill) will have a table on the corner of Bowling Ave and Kelvin Drive, opposite Morning Glen Mall. Do pop in!
The dreaded e-Tolling starts on Tuesday 3 December: Remember not to buy an e-Tag!
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Overheard at the Checkout: Back to top
"Yes, I'm sorry, but I just can't stop talking. Still, I'm working on it: I've joined a special support group, like Alcoholics Anonymous, called 'On-and-On-and-On Anon'!"