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What does Christmas mean to you? Allan Douglas, business owner
Pastor Matthew and Helena Cullis
Erin Forlee, student
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As a Christian Christmas is a reminder to be thankful, for the birth of Jesus and what that means to us.
Christmas means celebrating the birth of Jesus. I donɔt know what I would do without Him in our lives. Iɔm grateful that He loves us.
Christmas is a time of getting together with those that mean the most to me.
Christmas is a cherishable time to spend with your family or friends. This one day can bring the family together and remove the problems we face on a daily basis.
It's also a time to show your appreciation to your family and simply enjoy being together.
Christmas means waking up with excited children and opening presents. It means going to church on Christmas morning, eating peppermint crisp tart and spending time with loved ones. - Helena It's also my favorite time of the year because we get new underwear! - Matthew
Itɔs a time to look back at the year and give thanks and appreciate one another. Its also a time where we eat without guilt and have to have a bit of everything. Itɔs a time where there is an abundance of happiness and fellowship.
Fiks Mahola, comedian/ community developer Christmas is a time for family. It's a time when family gets together not because it's a funeral. This time reminds me of waiting for U Tata Christmas to come and drop some gifts underneath the tree. Instead we found Xolani dressed in all black with a balaclava saying to us "tula tula" - he's reprocessing the gifts. So ye it's about family.
Karis Williams, 7 Christmas is love and joy and kindness... oh and presents, definitely presents!
Vuyo Mkhize, businessman We all get exited about Christmas. For some of us it's the end off the year to see weather we achieved or not.
Joshua Muller, 7 Christmas means I get to spend time with my family, opening presents!
Ranique Roberts, entrepreneur
Maj V Mkhize, Salvation Army Christmas is a time of hope, love, forgiveness and reconciliation amongst families and friends. A time to celebrate the Christ in CHRISTmas for He came as a gift for our salvation. The spirit of Christmas is about fellowship and sharing unconditionally, It teaches us to be selfless and open handed to others especially to those who can't give back. It's a time of joy.
Linda Haya, retired teacher Chistmas is a tradition I celebrate with family, friends and people who have nothing, celebrating the birth of my savior Jesus Christ with festivities like thanksgiving with cooking of turkey and buying the Kids new clothing, gifts sharing, joyful singing of Christmas carols, decorating my home.
A time to give, a time to laugh, a time to share, a time to care, a time to celebrate. A time well spent with family and friends. Celebrating Christ and and all that He means. Reflecting on the time that has passed and preparing for the new season ahead. It's also the one day in the year when you can eat absolutely anything and everything you desire without feeling guilty.
Ryan and Rylan Chambati, 10 years old Christmas means no school, we get gifts and toys and money! - Ryan Christmas to me means seeing my grandmum, And Christmas means playing outside, playing soccer and cricket with my friends and watching TV! - Rylan
10 Minute Christmas crafts to try with your kids
Cupcake liners are an easy way to make a variety of festive decorations. Use Christmas coloured cupcake liners to make these quirky Christmas trees. Put the Christmas trees on cards or in a garland and decorate them using glitter and stickers.
Make some Christmas craft decorations for your Christmas tree with paddle pop sticks, googly eyes, and felt.
Using LED tea lights, simply decorate the outside of the plastic cup and have fun lighting up your angels.
Use craft paints, glitters, jewels, ribbons and feathers to add some pizzazz.
Perfect for adding a bit of holiday cheer during the day and giving your home a lovely warm and angelic cozy glow at night.
Once you are done with your craft, attach a string and hang your new creation to your Christmas tree.
Using your little oneɔs thumbprint, you can make personalised reindeer baubles to give to teachers, friends, and family. Tip: Use a felt tip marker to write down the name of the little crafter and the date, to make for a sweet keepsake! For more easy crafts visit brightstarkids.com
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Getting your home ready for the festive season Letɔs be honest, getting your home ɖholiday readyɗ can sometimes be overwhelming, time consuming and expensive! But there are ways to get your home ready for Christmas, without breaking a sweatɜ and the bank. 1. Get rid of clutter Declutter all counter tops by removing any unnecessary items that may be taking up precious space. In the kitchen, declutter the pantry and refrigerator by throwing away expired food and removing any unnecessary items. Give your closets and cabinets a spruce up and create a pile of old coats and shoes to donate. 2. Focus on main spaces Focus on pepping up the entryways, living room, front porch and guest bathrooms. Try adding some new life to these areas with fun and festive Christmas elements.
A Christmas garland, festivethemed pillows, and any unused Christmas décor can help to set the holiday mood, without overspending on new décor elements! 3. Clean high-traffic areas Deep-clean areas that are most frequented before the holidays begins. Give your refrigerator and oven a deep clean before all the festive cooking commences!
Tip: Consider planning your holiday menus in advance so that you have the necessary equipment and ingredients on hand to prepare them. 4. Get festive Decorate your countertops with festive centerpieces and set your dining room table with pretty tablescape. Christmas baubles and tinsel are a great way to create a festive atmosphere in your home.
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Reduced water availability for Nelson Mandela Bay We need to intensify our efforts to save water: spend less time in the shower and more time in the sea! SUNDAYS RIVER VALLEY MUNICIPALITY
OCTOBER 2021
R7 5
COLCHESTER
VANES ESTATE ROSEDALE
SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
N2 0 R1
2
CENTRAL (UTH)
COEGA R3 3
5
MARKMAN
DESPATCH MOTHERWELL KWA NOBUHLE
JO E SLOVO
R3 3
4
WELL ESTATE KWA DWESI
KOUGA MUNICIPALITY
CHATTY
ROCKLANDS
R7 5
BETHELSDORP
BLUEWATER BAY ZWIDE
ARC ADIA
TARGETED RESTRICTIONS
KWAZAKHELE
MISSIONVALE
Zone 1: ALGOA PARK CAPE RD
WEDGEWOOD
NEW BRIGHTON
DEAL PARTY
20%
GELVA NDALE N2
GREENBUSHES
A A LL G GO OA A BAY BAY
KO RSTEN
WESTERING
BAY WEST
SAVING NEEDED
N2 NEAVE INDUSTRIAL
MALABAR
PARSO NS VLEI
NORTH END
SUNRIDGE PARK
Zone 2:
NEWTON PARK
40%
SHERWOOD FA IRVIEW
SAVING NEEDED
LORRAINE HUMEWOOD
THEESCOMBE
BLUE HORIZON BAY
SUMM ERSTRAND
Zone 3:
BEACHVIEW
SARDINIA
40%
SAVING NEEDED
REV 2
On 6 November 2021, the Acting Director-General of the National Department of Water & Sanitation signed off water restrictions on the MzimvubuTsitsikamma Water Management Area in the Eastern Cape. This requires us to reduce our overall water abstraction from the joint water sources which feed Nelson Mandela Bay by 37%. Currently the combined storage level of local dams is less than 12% of capacity, and severe curtailments are required: 70% from Kromme, 85% from Loerie, and 50% from Groendal. We have already reduced abstraction from Loerie and Groendal Dams as required. At Kromme, comprising Churchill and Impofu Dams, we have, over the past years, abstracted more water than our restricted allocation. This was to meet the water demand from our domestic, industrial and commercial customers. At current consumption, Churchill Dam will run dry by early December 2021. To protect the little water left in these dams, the Municipality has to reduce abstraction from the Kromme system.
This area is at great risk - high demand low rainfall led to depletion of dams, with only some water being trasferred from Nooitgedagt. An immediate 40% saving is needed here to prolong the water stored in the western dams.
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COLLEEN GLEN
CLARENDON MARINE
This area gets water predominantly from Nooitgedagt. An immediate 20% saving is needed here to allow greater transfer of water to areas supplied by western dams.
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Following the successful repairs to the Churchill pipeline, we are currently re-charging the water network. From Saturday, we will be reducing supply from the Kromme system from ±90 Mℓ/day to ±60 Mℓ/day, which is two-thirds of the volume of water previously supplied. We will be reducing this further over the coming weeks so that we can achieve the restricted volume of 31 Mℓ/day. For all households in Nelson Mandela Bay to have continuous water supply, it is now imperative that the savings of 40% and 20% be implemented immediately as shown on the map. Our bulk water supply modelling shows that if we all play our part in implementing these water saving measures, we will be able to extend the remaining storage in our local dams and provide water to all consumers until May 2022. At this time, critical infrastructure such as a transfer pump station at Chelsea Reservoir will be commissioned to better distribute water from Nooitgedagt across the Metro.
This area is at great risk even though water comes from Nooitgedagt via the east-west transfer scheme. An immediate 40% saving is needed here to prolong the water stored in the western dams. And to allow for the greater distribution of Nooitgedagt water.
The period from May to August every year is also more favourable for the high-intensity rainfall required to meaningfully raise local dam levels. All preparations to avoid dry taps continue, and if both NMBM and residents increase efforts to reduce overall water consumption, dry taps can still be avoided. NMBM continues with the roll-out of aggressive pressure management initiatives, fixing leaks and replacing meters. As we move into the hot summer months, we need to intensify our efforts to save water: spend less time in the shower and more time in the sea! Please visit https://www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za/ page/drought-mitigation-plans-and-projects for all water-related information, including restrictions and FAQs as well as tips to lower usage even further.
DECEMBER 2021
DROUGHT DISASTER WATER GUIDE
LEARN HOW TO READ YOUR WATER METER TO SEE JUST HOW MUCH WATER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE SAVING! 1
Locate the meter on your property.
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Read the number on the dial. • The black numbers represent kilolitres (kℓ). • The red numbers represent litres (ℓ).
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Take a reading first thing in the morning before anyone in your household starts using water.
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Take another reading last thing at night. Subtract (−) the morning number from the evening number. Divide (÷) the answer by the number of people in your household. If the result is more than 50, YOU ARE OVER THE LIMIT!
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How to use less water as an INDIVIDUAL (target usage = 50 litres per person per day nett): • Don’t bath. Have a 2-minute shower instead; • Catch your shower water in a bucket and use this to flush the toilet; • Don’t flush the loo unless really necessary, and use grey/recycled water where possible; • Don’t leave the tap running when you brush your teeth; • Talk about what you’re doing to save water and share on social media; • Report water leaks, etc. How to use less water as a HOUSEHOLD (target usage in kℓ/month = number of people x 50 litres x 30 days): • Learn how to read your water meter, and check for leaks; • Read your meter often to see how much water you use; • Reduce your water pressure; • Re-use your grey water; • Don’t water your garden, wash your car, or spray down hard surfaces; • Cover your pool and don’t fill it with potable municipal water; • Put a brick or a plastic bottle filled with water in your cistern; • Install low-flow showerheads and tap aerators; • Remember to close all taps after water outages; • At 50 litres per day, each person should add no more than 1.5 kilolitres to the monthly bill; • So multiply 1.5 by the number of people in your household to see how much your bill should be. The average household in NMB has less than 6 people, so your monthly use should be less than 9 kilolitres. How to use less water as a BUSINESS (target usage = 20% reduction in demand): • Know what your historical and current consumption is so that you can make sure you meet your target reduction of 20%; • Read your meter regularly and check your premises for underground leaks; • Review all your processes which use water; • Print your own signage (use City templates if you want to) and educate your visitors and staff to save water at work and at home; • Provide hand sanitiser in bathrooms instead of soap, and install aerators in taps, etc.
How to use your 50 litres per day:
2ℓ
Drinking
2ℓ
Cooking
10ℓ
2ℓ
Laundry
1ℓ
Water for Pets
We will need to test the new infrastructure under the proposed operating conditions as these are commissioned. We may need to adapt this plan as necessary, but still with the aim of making sure the system continues to operate. We will communicate any changes to you.
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5ℓ
Household Cleaning
9ℓ
1 Toilet Flush
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1 Sink of dishes
2 Minute Shower
Since its establishment, the City’s water infrastructure developed organically, in response to growing demand, under many different leaderships and ever-evolving legislation. Some of the infrastructure is old, and competing demand on City budgets has often meant that we’ve not been able to maintain it as well as we would have liked. Our plan is dependent on infrastructure working, and we are committed to continue our repair & maintenance programmes, but pipe bursts are still likely to happen, which could result in areas not having water for a couple of days, but water will be restored in terms of this plan. In the Cape Town drought, gross demand reduced from 240 to 140 litres per person per day. Here we also need to reduce by 100 litres a day - from about 250 to 150 litres per person per day.
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Keeping the City’s taps from running dry Avoid queuing for water this Christmas and cut consumption to avoid dry taps!
█ Save every drop, as a dry December will be a reality if water consumption is not reduced
Taps running dry is not a prospect any city wants to consider. But running dry is a definite threat in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) right now. The region has been classified as a drought disaster area, and not without cause. If we do nothing, then a large part of our supply system will fail, and will do so within weeks. We, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM), have implemented a number of projects to stretch our water to the max and avoid running out, but we need your help urgently in reducing water demand.
Christmas. We are all in this together – even if some of our taps run dry, it will affect the entire economy and business confidence, potentially damaging our City permanently. The water disruptions over the long weekend in September that affected large portions of the Metro will be the norm, should the system fail. And if the system fails before connecting infrastructure is complete, the Municipality will not be able to restore water at all. The sanitation system will also fail. We have to avoid this at all costs.
If we don’t act NOW to reduce our demand, large parts of the City will have to collect water from water tankers for weeks or even months, as soon as
Some areas of Nelson Mandela Bay are supplied through the Nooitgedagt scheme from the Gariep Dam, which is currently more than 80% full.
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By volume, the Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works currently provides close to two-thirds of the volume of water used. The balance of the areas are supplied by the western dams, which provide water from the Kromme and Kouga sub-systems, the Groendal Dam and a number of Older Dams. These systems have been supplying about one-third of the water consumed by Nelson Mandela Bay. The National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) recently confirmed the restrictions on the system, as shown in the table below, and we must comply. RESTRICTIONS
2020/21
2021/22
Million Cubic Meters Per Annum (Mm3/a)
Curtailment (Curt.%)
Curtailment (Curt.%)
Megalitres Per Day (MLD)
Million Cubic Meters Per Annum (Mm3/a)
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80%
85%
25
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Loss
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13%
20%
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5.5
Urban
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65%
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Urban
Patensie
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30%
65%
4
1.4
Urban
NMBM
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70%
85%
9
3.5
Urban
NMBM
38.2
50%
70%
31
11.5
Irrig.
Kromme
2.0
80%
70%
2
0.6
Env.
Release
2.0
100%
100%
0
0.0
Urban
NMBM
4.4
20%
50%
6
2.2
Irrig.
Release
2.4
67%
70%
2
0.7
Uitenhage Springs
Urban
NMBM
2.2
0%
0%
6
2.2
Old Dams
Urban
NMBM
3.3
0%
0%
9
3.3
Sundays
Urban
NMBM
58.3
0%
0%
160
58.3
All
All
203.8
44%
52%
268
97.8
Urban
NMBM only
129.3
28%
37%
223
81.5
Sub-system
Category
Consumer
Irrig. Kouga
Loerie
Kromme: Churchill + Impofu
Groendal
Total for Existing Algoa System Table 1: Department of Water & Sanitation water restrictions October 2021
To avert disaster, we have developed an updated system optimisation plan, in terms of which we will be able to distribute water as far as practically possible across the Metro so that everyone has access to water to meet their basic needs, even if the local dam catchments get no further rainfall. While no rainfall is unlikely, we have no control of how
much, where or when rain will fall, but we do have control over other parts of our water cycle. One such area of control is in how water is distributed and how much we use.
We are being completely transparent about this: with our current usage, and with no meaningful rainfall, the Kromme system (Churchill and Impofu Dams) will fail before the end of the year.
There is a complex network of reticulation mains fed from various supply sources and distributed by means of pump stations.
The Kouga system (Kouga and Loerie Dams) is not managed by the Municipality but with current drawdown is likely to fail even before the Kromme does.
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Intensified Water Leaks Programme in full swing to reduce water losses The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality continues to experience severe drought, and to curb the wastage of water through leaks, the NMBM Water & Sanitation Sub-directorate is working tirelessly through its intensified water leaks programme to fix damaged water pipes and water meters that contribute to water leaks. A total of seven contractors have been employed to repair leaks across the Metro and are in different
areas of the Metro daily. It is important for residents to note that due to the aging infrastructure in the Metro, leaks will always be a challenge that the Municipality will face. The intensified leaks programme is a commitment to residents that this moving target will always be pursued. The worst leaks are prioritised first as our water reticulation system is a pressurised system.
Residents are encouraged to continue reporting water leaks to the Service Delivery Call Centre at 0800 20 50 50, or to waterleaks@mandelametro. gov.za or via the ‘NMBM Mobile Application’ that can be downloaded on Google Play and App Store. Below is a breakdown of the leaks repaired from July – October 2021:
DISTRIBUTION Carryover of Outstanding Repairs
New Leaks per Month
Completed Repairs per Month
Carry Forward of Outstanding Repairs
Carry Forward of Outstanding Repairs at Month End
July 2021
3,450
1,398
919
479
3,929
August 2021
3,929
1,295
697
598
4,527
September 2021
4,527
1,159
561
598
5,125
October 2021
5,125
1,249
382
867
5,992
Month
INSTALLATION Carryover of Outstanding Repairs
New Leaks per Month
Completed Repairs per Month
Carry Forward of Outstanding Repairs
Carry Forward of Outstanding Repairs at Month End
July 2021
550
844
810
34
584
August 2021
584
666
572
94
678
September 2021
678
638
529
109
787
October 2021
787
872
538
334
1,121
Month
ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR (ATTP) Carryover of Outstanding Repairs
New Leaks per Month
Completed Repairs per Month
Carry Forward of Outstanding Repairs
Carry Forward of Outstanding Repairs at Month End
July 2021
2,023
33
10
23
2,046
August 2021
2,046
38
14
24
2,070
September 2021
2,070
57
4
53
2,123
October 2021
2,123
64
0
64
2,187
Month
ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR (ATTP) HIGH CONSUMPTION Carryover of Outstanding Repairs
New Leaks per Month
Completed Repairs per Month
Carry Forward of Outstanding Repairs
Carry Forward of Outstanding Repairs at Month End
July 2021
8,530
1
1
0
8,530
August 2021
8,531
2
1
1
8,532
September 2021
8,532
1
0
1
8,533
October 2021
8,533
4
2
2
8,535
Month
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SAVE WATER, SAVE MONEY! You could save money by reducing your water consumption! •
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If you reduce your monthly water consumption from 30 megalitres to 20 megalitres, your payment can drop from R1 586.4 to R696.09. This is a saving of R890.40! If you reduce your monthly water consumption from 20 megalitres to 15 megalitres, your payment can drop from R696.09 to R378.09. This is a saving of R318.00!
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If you reduce your monthly water consumption from 15 megalitres to 10 megalitres, your payment can drop from R378.09 to R219.09. This is a saving of R159.00!
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If you reduce your monthly water consumption from 10 megalitres to 8 megalitres, your payment can drop from R219.09 to R166.48. This is a saving of R52.61!
Every drop counts, but so does every rand. By reducing your water consumption, you WILL save money!
Companies permitted to sell non-potable water to assist residents in time of water shortages The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has given four companies permission to supply non-potable water throughout the Metro in terms of Clause 26 (1) of the NMBM By-Laws and the General Authorisation Permit. This has been done to assist during times of water shortages. Permits have been issued to the companies by the Department of Water and Sanitation. The Department has granted these companies permission to use their source of water as detailed in the approval and under the prevailing laws of the National Water Act 36 of 1998 Clause 3.
These permits grant the companies permission to supply water to residents and businesses in the Metro for non-potable use, such as the filling of swimming pools, car washes, high pressure cleaning services and domestic uses. Residents and businesses are encouraged to buy non-potable water from the service providers below, as purchasing water from a company without a permit is a crime and residents will be held accountable for buying and selling water illegally.
2. Rehoboth Spring Water – 041 506 2442 / 082 367 6896 3. Bay Water Supplies – 082 575 1791 4. Water Delivery – 041 363 0311 Residents are encouraged to continue reporting water leaks to the Service Delivery Call Centre at 0800 20 50 50, or to waterleaks@mandelametro. gov.za or via the ‘NMBM Mobile Application’ that can be downloaded on Google Play and App Store.
1. Toral Talati – 041 992 3226 / 061 494 4398
SAVE WATER NOW!
FILLING POOLS WITH MUNICIPAL WATER IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN! Report leaks on 0800 20 50 50
waterleaks@mandelametro.gov.za
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4 things to do with your family without breaking the bank Tour the town Be a tourist in your own town. Map out local attractions and jot down plans to visit each one, before the end of the season. Challenge your family to create a photo journal, dedicated to documenting all your adventures in your home town. Family theater fun Get the kids involved by staging your own outdoor theater show. Bring along a blanket and snacks, invite your friends and family members to join, and enjoy your free family entertainment, under the stars.
Forts and challenges Building forts and setting up make-shift tents are a great way to encourage your kids to use their imagination. Gather safe objects from around your home (empty boxes, bed sheets, brooms, throw pillows) and challenge them to a fort building competition - the bigger the better! Choose your own adventure Create an activities jar filled with fun prompts (example: go on a hike, swim in an ocean, visit a play park) and get your kids to pull one out of the jar each morning.
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Festive apple pear Christmas spritzer
Jingle juice holiday punch
This deliciously sweet apple pear Christmas Cocktail is going to bring you all the festive joy this season!
This Jingle Juice Holiday Punch recipe is simple, delicious, and beautiful!
Ingredients 300 grams of pear nectar, chilled
You only need three ingredients to craft this delicious holiday punch recipe!
Ingredients Whipped cream Vodka Sparkling champagne or a sparkling rose.
2 cups of apple cider, chilled.
2 litres of rasberry fizzy cooldrink.
3 cups of sparkling wine, chilled.
Method Combine all ingredients and stir slowly.
Method Combine nectar and cider and stir. Slowly add sparkling wine and serve chilled. julieblanner.com
An incredible combo of apple cider, pear nectar and sparkling wine, itɔs a huge hit at any party.
Serve with ice.
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Eco-friendly giftwrapping ideas
Eco-friendly gift wrapping tips to help you cut down your environmental impact this year
Reuse scarves, handkerchiefs and colorful materials over traditional paper. The Japanese method of wrapping, called Furoshiki, is an easy way to wrap your gifts successfully without needing a box, which cuts out even more festive season waste.
Ditch store bought wrapping paper altogether and rather reach for newspaper or reuse brown paper. If you prefer using store bought paper, remember that not all wrapping paper is recyclable, If it's metallic or textured, has glitter on it or has a waxy coating, it can't be recycled.
Save wrapping paper, gift bags and boxes to reuse when needed. Spruce up your plain, secondhand wrapping materials with stamps and stickers, to give it a fun, personalised effect.
Upcycle old ribbons, bows and buttons to decorate your gifts. You could even cut strips of fabric to create a rustic, funky ribbon to tie around your packages.
Twine, flowers and tree sprigs are a great way to decorate your packages without hurting the environment.
You could also upcycle old road maps and sheet music to give your gift wrapping a creative edge.
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Walmer Park Shopping Centre's festive decor inspired by international trends Walmer Park Shopping Centre Festive Décor for 2021 might have been Inspired by international trends but all the elements, creativity, workmanship and installations were sourced locally with the objective to recycle, repurpose and reuse. With the assistance and guidance of local business women and Creative Director Nicky Christodoulou we can once again showcase the magic of the festive season by bringing our shoppers the very best!
shoppers can choose their favourite ɖfairyɗ. With our tribute mannequin outside of the Clicks store, dedicated to all our nurses and healthcare workers who have been at the front line during the Covid19 pandemic.
ɖI always use the mannequins as the starting point when preparing . It made sense to me to make these mannequins beautiful angels / heroes with wings and in doing so honouring individuals who made an impact during an unusually challenging year. Each area of the shopping Each deserving their own centre was carefully set of wings.ɗ said planned to inspire and Creative Director Nicky amaze, with many items being reused from previous Christodoulou. years, older Christmas Enjoy some shopping at trees in stock were being repurposed into mannequin Walmer Park Shopping Centre this Festive Season ɖskirtsɗ or cleaver ceiling with Extended Trading décor instead of the old hours, Join in with some fashion Christmas swags. Festive fun as your search for Sanele the Springbok in By adding a fresh new a first ever AR Experience twist here and there, we throughout the Centre. have kept the décor looking exciting. Most of There might not be a Santa the new items that were this year - but kiddies can added, like the rattan still post their letter to baskets from Entrance 5 Santa at Kodak Eglings were all locally manufactured and sourced and WIN. Shoppers can - to the finer details added also Give Back this Festive to our 6 Angel mannequins season by supporting our NGOɔs. opposite H&M. The intention was to support local businesses and residents of our city first and foremost.
Have your Gifts beautifully wrapped at the charity run Gift wrapping station in the Edgars Court with all proceeds in aid of the Lions Club.
Each of our now infamous mannequins has her own theme of inspiration, where You can also dedicate a
Tree Tag to a loved one at the Hospice Tree of Life tree in Centre Court. Shoppers are also able to give the gift of choice this year, a Walmer Park Gift card. The Information Kiosk will be open for sales throughout the festive season during Centre Trading hours. ɖOur hope this Festive Season is that shoppers visiting our shopping centre not only enjoy our variety of stores on offer but also spend some joyful hours walking the Shopping Centre to experience the magic of Christmas. Take photos of their favourites and share it with others all around the world. ɖ said Marketing Manager Deveda Bloem. For more details visit the Walmer Park Shopping Centre Facebook Page or Website. Press release: Walmer Park Shopping Centre
Walmer Park Shopping Centre Christmas Décor Team for 2021: Creative Director: Nicky Christodoulou Installation: Angelic Wonders Design and manufacture of wooden structures: Algoa Custom Interiors Steelwork: A&E Manufacturing Big Star: Carved Unlimited Visual Artist (mannequins): Werner Postma Photography: Brad Peens
Home remedies for summer blues 6 natural remedies that really work Turmeric Drink a cup of turmeric a day to help with pain and inflammation.
Aloe Vera Applying raw aloe vera can help the skin to heal from sunburns and mild burns.
Ginger Grate some raw ginger into your tea when you need relief from pain or nausea.
Honey Use raw honey to get relief from stings. Honey helps to get rid of itching and pain.
Lavender Sprigs of lavender will relax the mind and body, easing anxiety and decreasing migraine attacks.
Mint Peppermint is an excellent way to ease an upset stomach, indigestion, gas, and cramps.
Ginger blocks the formation of certain types of inflammatory compounds and breaks down existing inflammation through an antioxidant.
Honey can also sterilize wounds and promote healing, reducing pain, odor, and wound size.
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Christmas dessert - the SA way! Trifle
Peppermint Fridge Tart
Ingredients Jam Roll Custard (thickened) Rasperry jelly Peaches Fruit Salad Thickened cream Condensed Milk
Add peaches and fruit. Add custard, jelly and cream. Repeat the above three steps finishing off with a layer of cream.
Sprinkle your Trifle Method with toasted flaked Place the jam roll in the almonds. base of a serving bowl.
Coping with depression and stress during the holiday season The festive season often brings unwelcome guests ɑ stress and depression. But with some practical tips, you can minimise the anxiety that accompanies the holidays. You may even end up enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would. Acknowledge your feelings. If someone close to you has recently died or you can't be with loved ones for other reasons, realise that it's normal to feel sadness and grief. It's OK to take time to cry or express your feelings. You can't force yourself to be happy just because it's the holiday season. Reach out. If you feel lonely or isolated, seek out community, religious or other social events or communities. Many may have websites, online support groups, social media sites or virtual events. They can offer support and companionship. If you're feeling stressed during the holidays, it also may help to talk to a friend or family member about your concerns. Try reaching out with a text, a call or a video chat. Be realistic. The holidays don't have to be perfect or just like last year. As families change and grow, traditions and rituals often change as well. Choose a few to hold on to, and be open to creating new ones.
If your adult children or other relatives can't come to your home, find new ways to celebrate together, such as sharing pictures, emails or videos, or meet virtually on a video call. Even though your holiday plans may look different this year, you can find ways to celebrate. Set aside differences. Try to accept family members and friends as they are, even if they don't live up to all of your expectations. Set aside grievances until a more appropriate time for discussion. And be understanding if others get upset or distressed when something goes awry. Chances are they're feeling the effects of holiday stress and depression, too. Plan ahead. Set aside specific days for shopping, baking, connecting with friends and other activities. Consider whether you can shop online for any of your items.
Plan your menus and then make your shopping list. This will help prevent last-minute scrambling to buy forgotten ingredients. Also, make sure to line up help for meal prep and cleanup. Learn to say no. Saying yes when you should say no can leave you feeling resentful and overwhelmed. Friends and colleagues will understand if you can't participate in every project or activity. If it's not possible to say no when your boss asks you to work overtime, try to remove something else from your agenda to make up for the lost time. To read the complete article visit www.mayoclinic.org
Ingredients 1 can Caramel condensed milk 500 (2 cups) ml Whipping cream 1 packet Tennis biscuits A bar of your favorite mint chocolate
Pour in the filling and crumble your chocolate on top of the filling. Repeat layers ending with the filling as last layer. Grate a little chocolate over the top or crushed biscuits.
Method Beat cream until stiff Leave in fridge for 2 and fold in condensed hours before serving. milk. Layer the biscuits in a greased dish.
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