1

CALITZDORP TOURISM

Newsletter – 8 October 2015

Bella de Karoo (Guest House), 20km outside town; on R62.

Contact: 044-2133 801 / 071 563 0122

Email: eunice3306@hotmail.com or smitswinkel@gmail.com

P O Box 190

CALITZDORP

6660

Phone: (044) 213-3775

Fax: 086 569 1447

E-mail: tourism@calitzdorp.org.za

Website: www.calitzdorp.org.za

C O N T E N T S

Includes:

News

&

Informative articles

Advertisements

News & Informative articles

The Queen of Calitzdorp is radiant once

more in the Klein Karoo

Groenfontein learning centre

Thanks to Kannaland Municipality

Movie night at Die Handelshuis

Calitzdorp Herwin – Hoera!!

Gebeurtenisse in en om Calitzdorp

Calitzdorp Museum

The war on Fruit flies

De Krans Appelkoospluk

Gamka-Oos Primêr Eeufees

Burgemeesters Gholfdag, 24 Oktober 2015

Birthday Wishes

Weather for the week

Events Calendar 2015

Advertisements Notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event or

publicizing a job vacancy.

2

News & Informative articles

The Queen of Calitzdorp is radiant once more in the Klein Karoo PRESS RELEASE

THE QUEEN OF CALITZDORP IS RADIANT ONCE MORE IN THE KLEIN KAROO

Thanks to new management this over a century old establishment has a whole new lease on life having just completed a major renovation over

the last few years and being awarded with four stars by The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.

The renovation project is one of the most significant changes to the guesthouse since the original founding, now boasting fifteen bedrooms,

eight in the main house and seven in adjacent annexes. The owners are committed to maintaining Calitzdorp's image as a world-class

destination, while keeping countryside values of a friendly, home-from-home atmosphere. This is evident in the renovation and subsequent

four-star grading achievement.

The bedrooms have been completely transformed. Not only do they have new lighting, solid wood furniture and high quality bedding, the

luxurious en-suite bathrooms also boast glass enclosed showers and the basins have granite vanity tops. All bedrooms feature fridges, air-

conditioning, overhead fans, 32” flat-panel televisions with HD DStv and complimentary wi-fi. Most have balconies with views over the adjacent

vineyards and the Nel’s river valley or over the town towards the Swartberg mountain range.

Inside the guesthouse the trendy lounge and more traditional dining room offer an interesting style contrast. The lounge has a modern feeling

whereas the dining room keeps the original furniture pieces which have been beautifully restored. Rich gold brocade drapes frame the wooden

sash windows and double doors throughout. A traditional bull-nose stoep roof surrounds the face of the building and the annex. The whole

experience is airy and cool, much needed during Klein Karoo summers.

One aim of the renovation was to implement up to date environmental standards. The establishment is now largely powered by solar panels

while the beautiful gardens are watered through grey and rainwater storage tanks. The latter being of particular importance in the semi-arid

Klein Karoo where all water is precious. Additionally a recycling initiative has been implemented as an outreach project in cooperation with one

of the residents in the nearby Bergsig community.

A new swimming pool and beautifully landscaped gardens complete the picture. The Queen, our namesake and logo, is a century old

eucalyptus tree which takes pride of position beside the annex and provides a resting place to many birds.

"The renovation has been a labour of love for me. I spent the first nine years of my life in Calitzdorp and lived in the original hotel, which was

owned by my family. It has been a long-term ambition of mine to restore and upgrade this hotel to reflect its full potential and beauty. I believe

that this renovation has helped me to achieve that. The Queen of Calitzdorp can now proudly claim its place as a world-class guesthouse”

Adrian Leuthold.

The Queen of Calitzdorp’s fifteen bedrooms offer accommodation for 30 – 34 people and includes secure parking for cars and tour busses.

For more information please contact Leanne Myburgh, General Manager, The Queen of Calitzdorp

Tel: +27 44 213 3057

email: info@queenofcalitzdorp.co.za

website: www.queenofcalitzdorp.co.za

Suggested Photos:

3

Groenfontein Learning Centre

Science Literacy: The children have been busy in the term past experimenting with Gravity, air pressure and grasping the principles of aerodynamics. The pictures below show some of the learning fun:

Air Flow

Air Pressure

Try these fun things yourself.

Next Step: Next term we want to introduce the kids to electro-magnetism, make motors etc… If you have any magnets hanging around please give to Erina. Your help will be much appreciated. The Objective: The objective of the classes is to stimulate the kids so that they want to learn. What did these experiments teach the kids? Send your replies to Mike Horan at mikerfidsa@gmail.com.

THE GROENFONTEIN KEEDZ

This student is blowing

through a straw into a

polystyrene cup. The

balloon stays attached to

the cup. The balloon is

not helium filled and

will drop the moment he

stops blowing.

In this experiment the glass is filled

with a 3rd water, a piece of plastic

placed on the tap. When you turn over

the glass holding the plastic and then

remove your hand the plastic does not

fall. If there is no water in the glass the

piece of plastic will fall.

In this experiment a small fire is lit in

the jar (a piece of tissue) and the

balloon held on the top. If you look

carefully you can see the balloon has

been forced into the top of the jar. In

fact if you lift up the balloon the jar

comes with it.

re is lit in the jar (a piece of tissue) and

the balloon held on the top. If you look

carefully you can see the balloon has

been forced into the top of the jar. In

fact if you lift up the balloon the jar

comes with it.

4

Thanks to Kannaland Municipality

Kannaland Municipality I would like to express my appreciation to both Mr Timmie and Mr Hoogbaard who attended to my query in respect of the hold up

with the road works in Queen Street. The following day I received emails and Visits to update me on the progress. I have always

received prompt replies and a resolution to any queries that I have had.

Penny Rudder

Gallery Route 62

Movie night at Die Handelshuis

die handelshuis

invites you to join us for a very entertaining movie

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

6 for 6.30 pm on Weds the 14th October.

Come and join us for an evening amongst friends. A dinner of Mussel Chowder

served with homemade bread and a garden salad will be available for R55 *

Ice cream and hot

chocolate sauce for R17. for dessert.

*(sorry - annual increase!)

“the true story of a real fake” how fact can be more unbelievable than fiction….

New Rochelle, the 1960s. High schooler Frank Abagnale Jr. idolizes his father, who's in trouble with the IRS. When his parents separate, Frank runs away to Manhattan with $25 in his checking account, vowing to regain dad's losses and get his parents back together. By the age of 19 he has cashed $4,000,000 in bad checks in 26 states and successfully passed himself off as a Pan Am pilot, a pediatrician, and an attorney. And, from nearly the

beginning of this life of crime, he's been pursued by a dour FBI agent, Carl Hanratty. What starts as cat and mouse game becomes something akin to a father and son relationship.

A fabulous cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hawks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen and Amy Adams make this award winning movie a really entertaining evening out.

Please RSVP by Monday 12th

by email gayelewin@absamail.co.za,

or sms 071 688 0926 or phone 044 2133 172.

Looking forward to seeing you!

5

Calitzdorp Herwin - Hoera!!

PLASTIEK PAPIER GLAS BLIKKIES

Bring dit asb vir Eleanor Everts, 3e Laan 162, Bergsig

of kontak haar by 076-743-9571

Dit help baie as jy dit klaar kan sorteer!

Kom help ons om ons omgewing te help.

Dis die regte ding om te doen.

_______________________________________________________________

Calitzdorp Museum

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. Byvoorbaat dankie.

Erina en Arendchia: 044 213 3775

________________________________________________________________

The war on Fruit flies

As the summer nears and the temperatures climb our old enemy

reappears. Fruit Flies. Last year we had reasonable success against

foreigner. Lets us all again get a bit xenophobic and kill them.

I put out some monitering stations and my count for this week ending

25 September 2015 was at the citrus trees 6 in a week and the ‘lekwart’

/ mulberry tree 26. Yes they usually say if you have 5 in a week you

do have big problems.

What can you do. Well we again sell the M3 stations costing R3 per

station at the Withoek Boerdery office. Contact Leanne at 044-2133

639 and join this war.

Lets pull together and extinguish this insect

Fanie Geyser

________________________________________________________________

De Krans Appelkoospluk

Datums vir Appelkoospluk 2015:

21 November – 6 Desember.

Burgemeesters Gholfdag, 24

Oktober 2015

Gamka-Oos Primêr Eeufees

Gamka-Oos Primêr vier

vanjaar hul 100ste

bestaansjaar en hou n

feesweek in Oktober om dit

te vier.

Enige donasies en/of borge om die

vieringe 'n groot sukses te maak, sal

baie waardeer word. U kan gerus

die skool kontak vir meer inligting.

Tel: 044 2133138

E-pos: gamkaprim@gmail.com

Byvoorbaat Baie Dankie

Mnr.C.J.Fourie

In 1915 the Gamka-Oos Primary school opened. This year, 2015 – it

celebrates its centenary. One hundred years of successful hard work, with so

many schools around them closing down, one after the other. In 1918 there were outlying schools in Groenfontein, Buffelskloof,

Buffeljagsfontein, Gamka-Oos, Gamka-Wes, Huisrivier, Janfourieskraal,

Kruisrivier-Wes, Uitvlug, Warmbad en Warmwater. Sadly over the years most of the little schools have closed down. And today

how many remain?

Calitzdorp take note – so much is lost to history. Congratulations Gamka-Oos for achieving this amazing milestone. A great,

proud achievement! May the community supports your celebrations!

Proud Calitzdorp Resident

6

Birthday Wishes

Want to wish someone a

happy birthday?

We are offering Calitzdorp Tourism

members the chance to use this space to

wish someone a happy birthday. Phone

Erina with names, dates and a special

message (044) 2133 775

A birthday is a most special day in one’s life. Enjoy yours to its fullest.

From Calitzdorp Tourism

OCTOBER

9. Gustav Roller

10. Johannes Windvogel

11. Ria de Kock

13. Barbara Wood

15. Philip Oho

17. Sandy Alpert

18. Fébé van Wyk

20. Aletta Rossouw

21. Amanda Calitz

22. Deon Heunis

23. Suzette Brink

26. Maryna Nel

31. Johanna Hartwell

Weather for the week

Thursday8

October11–17

Friday9

October11–17

Saturday10

October14–20

Sunday11

October14–20

Monday12

October14–20

Tuesday13

October14–20

Wednesday14

October14–20

Thursday15

October14–20

Friday16

October14–20

27° 24° 27° 22° 30° 22° 19° 17° 24°

0 mm 0 mm 4.0 mm 0 mm 0 mm 0 mm 1.2 mm 0 mm 0 mm

Events Calendar 2015 Calitzdorp and surroundings

ITEM

DATE

CONTACT

Dream Project

Calitzdorp

Calendar for 2015

Contact: Nell Rogers / Tessa Horan

Tel: 082 073 7709 / 072 460 4075

Sustainable Living courses

Calitzdorp

Contact Deon at 082 466 0486

www.calitzdorp.net

Cape Pioneer Trek

18 – 24 October 2015

(23rd in Calitzdorp)

info@dryland.co.za

+27 44 279 1013

De Krans Appelkoosfees

Calitzdorp

21 November – 06 December 2015 044-2133 314

dekrans@mweb.co.za

Apricot Festival

Calitzdorp

November / December Zelma Kriek – 082 576 5855

strooikooi@gmail.com

Kannaland Toerisme dagboek

10/18-24 Cape Pioneer Trek (23ste in Calitzdorp)

10/24 Burgermeester Golf dag

11/28 Apricot Festival, Calitzdorp

12/12 Klein Karoo Draadkarretjie fees (Calitzdorp)

2016/2/9 Trans Cape MTB, Calitzdorp

2016/02/09 Trans Cape MTB, Calitzdorp

2016/3/24-28 Zoar Oesfees

2016/06/17-18 Calitzdorp Winter Festival

7

NG Kerk Calitzdorp

T Toe sê Hy wat op die troon sit: "Kyk, Ek maak alles nuut."

Just

Imagine

Advertisements Notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event or publicizing a job vacancy

4 Van Riebeeck Street - PO Box 264, Calitzdorp, 6660 - Tel: 044 213 3453 - Fax: 961 - After hours: 072 990 4746

Restaurant Die Dorpshuis sal elke dag vanaf 08h00 tot 17h00 oop wees vir

besigheid.

Ons gaan elke Vrydag vetkoek met Kerrie maalvleis vir R15 n

vetkoek verkoop.

Sondae sal op bespreking n "Buffet" ete bedien word. Besprekings vir

die "Buffet" moet voor Donderdag gedoen word.

Akkommodasie Enige iemand wat nie bespreek het of wat na ure akkommodasie

benodig, kan die selfoon nommer op die deur skakel en n persoon sal

die gaste kom help.

Ons sien uit om alle besoekers te verwelkom.

Skakel: 044-2133 453 E-mail: info@diedorpshuis.co.za

Gallery Route 62 specials

& Coffee Café 16 Queen Street, Calitzdorp

Enjoy my home baked fare in a lovely Gallery setting. Sit on the

veranda and watch the world go by. Delicious Cakes, Quiches &

Savoury Muffins. Iced Coffee & Home made Lemonade to cool you

off. Baruchs coffee served in a Plunger (enough for more than 1 cup)

New opening times:

Open: Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am to 4pm

Telephone 044 2133227 or 082 8714611.

NG Kerk Calitzdorp

Erediens elke Sondag om 9:30

Almal welkom

Hands with Heart Beauty Salon Please call Megan 079 967 0882 or Natasha 072 927 5775

8

Van Reenen Gallery – Now

Open

Van Reenen Gallery, 30 Voortrekker straat, Calitzdorp.

Please contact: Lynne Lexow at lynnelexow@yahoo.com

The Queen of Calitzdorp

We will be open from next Saturday, on Saturdays only for

breakfast. Booking must be made in advance as availability

of tables depends on how many guests we have.

Fond regards

Sue Grant

F&B Manager

The Queen of Calitzdorp 9 Queen Street

Calitzdorp

6660 Tel: 044 213 3057

Tel: 060 992 2797

Res email:

info@queenofcalitzdorp.co.za

email: calitzdorp.queen@gmail.com

www.queenofcalitzdorp.co.za

Route 62 Liquors - Liquor Zone

Route 62 Liquors recently joined the reputable franchise brand Liquor Zone, from the well known

Overland Group. The Liquor Zone Franchise was launched in 2009 and consists mostly of

owner-run stores.

Route 62 Liquors can now give the customer a better shopping experience as well as level out the

pricing structures within the area.

For fun promotions, come down to Route 62 Liquors, your Liquor Zone store, to see what is in

store for you. Route 62 Liquors stocks all your favourite liquor you would need for any occasion.

Tel: (044) 213 3383

The Pop-up shop

have your possessions

taken over your home?

The Pop up Shop has had a face-lift and a change of ownership!

Adele and Sean have taken over and the shop it is now open 9 – 4 everyday

except Sundays.

(& during holidays it will be open 7 days a week)

bring your surplus household goods to the Pop up Shop

(next door to Die Handelshuis) and turn them into

money!

phone 076-395 7095 for enquiries

Existing clients please pop into Die Handelshuis to collect outstanding monies or phone

Gaye on 044-2133 172.

9

Gamka River Safari Co: Horse Riding Trails

10

Sustainable Living –

an Introduction

Make sense of “Going Green”. A 3 day learning experience where you will see theory change into practical observation and workable elements of

sustainability. Hands-on practical learning and experience. Course provided by Free Energy Living

For further information and booking please contact; Deon: deon@ymail.com – 082 466 0486

Zelma: strooikooi@gmail.com – 082 576 5855

Click here to view course details

Wilde Olive Straatmark

WILDE OLIVE STRAATMARK

Elke Saterdagoggend, om 8:30.

Kom geniet die heerlike mark atmosfeer . Nuwe produkte beskikbaar.

Nog mense wat stalletjies wil hou is welkom.

Kontak Toni by 072 556 8109.

Under the Peppertree Books &

Bites

UNDER THE PEPPERTREE

BOOKS & BITES

Sample mouth-watering Indian Curries, Naan breads, Crisp Spring Rolls, Thai dishes and delicious cakes and coffees! Take-

Aways Too!

View the exciting range of fiction, non-fiction, thrillers, romance, SA Classics and select Afrikaans books!

OPEN:

WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY 11:00 – 16:00 FROM THE R62 JUST 1KM ALONG THE WITHOEK ROAD

Phone Gary – 083 999 0646

The Kombuis: Calitzdorp’s

first pop-up restaurant

M E N U

Starter - Aloo Chaat Sweet potatoes fried and flavored with spices, fresh

tomatoes, onion and herbs

Main course (Served with Basmati rice) Karoo Lamb Curry Karoo Lamb cooked

in tomato-based gravy flavored with Indian spices. Sweet and Sour

Pumpkin Boer Pampoen cooked in coconut milk and flavored with

tamarind and palm sugar. This dish has its roots in Southern Indian

and is perfect accompaniment for Karoo Lamb Curry. Dal Yellow

Lentils cooked with tomatoes and tempered with garlic and cumin.

Dal is an everyday dish enjoyed by all Indians with rice or bread.

Dessert Kheer A mildly sweetened Basmati rice and milk pudding cooked

with cashew nuts, almonds, raisins and pistachios, flavored with

saffron and cardamom. Served chilled.

Let Chef Bagasi take you on a culinary journey, from the Indian

continent to the Klein Karoo. When: every Friday, Saturday and

Sunday Time: From 6pm Where: Church Street, look out for the sign

‘The Kombuis’.

Please RSVP M: 0766596732

Bicycle Rentals at Tourism office

Great news, another improvement developed at Calitzdorp Tourism, adding to

our growing list of contributions.

Calitzdorp Tourism offers bicycles for rental. Rentals are based on a hour to

hour basis. Very important with regards to returns: the office close at 17:00

from Monday - Friday and at 13:00 on a Saturday. We are closed on Sundays, but arrangements can be made in advance.

Our bikes come with a helmet. They are perfect for exploring the town. Forget about the traffic and enjoy the town sights at your own pace, while breathing in

the rich culture of Calitzdorp. Our bikes are also ideal for the more challenging

trips. If you’re interested in exploring Calitzdorp’s natural surroundings then this bike’s for you. Last but not least: when hiring equipment you’re required

to pay a security cash deposit in case of damage/theft and a copy of your

identity book/passport (we will make the copy).

Security cash deposit: R100

Cost: R25/hour or R100/day

11

Newsletter compiled by Erina Meiring

Calitzdorp Tourism

044 2133 775

tourism@calitzdorp.org.za www.calitzdorp.org.za

FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS AND EVENTS:

www.kannaland.com

www.calitzdorp.net www.kannaland.gov.za