A very active bowling week with all tabs in games played this past week. This week’s competitions included a surprise fun day competition sponsored by Warwick Wealth.

Competitions
Along with many helpers, our Competition Secretary, Colin Burden organised a fun morning of “Bowls Golf” on Wednesday the 6th of December. Now that might sound confusing but it was most definitely fun. There were a total of 10 prizes up for grabs with John Withers & Julia Strachan walking away with the top prize. Ex Springbok Bowler and Warwick Wealth Specialist Stuart Milligan was present to hand out prizes. Kudus to Warwick Wealth for their continued Innovative Sponsorships of bowls at countless clubs like ours around the country.

We also played our SUPERSPAR Greendale / Giovision competition on Saturday 9 December with some keenly contested matches finally won by the team of Mike Scheffer, May Blackford and Neil Wright with second prize going to Lyn Durant, Clark Logan and Stela Gardiner. Our 68 on Main vouchers were won by Enid Bush and Piet Van Rensburg and the SUPERSPAR Greendale lucky draw was won by Jenny McHendrie. Big thanks to our sponsors for their support of our club. Our next club competition will be the J Leslie Smith & Co which will be held on Tuesday 19 December with tabs at 8.15am

Club Activities
We will be holding our end of year Christmas Function on Saturday 16 December in the form of a bring and share tea. Tabs in as usual at 1.15pm after which we will have our Tea. Members are hereby reminded to please bring a plate of eats for the tea as well as contributions for the Christmas Hamper. Hamper contributions must be given to Lyn Durant and preferably before Wednesday the 13th.

Social Bowls 

Our Newbie Couching Sessions will be announced once the planning calendar for 2018 has been finalised.

Regular Times Are:
Tuesday mornings Tabs in by 8.15am (Civvies)
Wednesday and Saturday afternoons Tabs in by 1.15pm. (Club Colours)
Visiting bowlers are welcome to join us at these tabs in times.
Umgeni Waterfall Bowling Club is the place to be.

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The last thing you want is a positive break-in while you are away on holiday. Here are a few things you can do before leaving for the holidays.

1. Alert your alarm company
Just switching on your alarm and jumping into your car is not sufficient. First ensure that your alarm is working, and then let your alarm company know that you will be away.

2. A presence and proactive activity
Try to ensure that there is some activity in and around your home. Whether you have a friend or family member making regular “pop-by” visits to feed your pet or have someone staying the night. The little bit of activity will keep criminals at bay. You can also have a light, TV or radio on a timer to go on and off periodically during the night – giving the impression that there is someone home.

3. Social media
Don’t advertise your travel plans on any social media; rather share the details and upload photo’s when you get back.

4. Hold your post/mail
One of the most noticeable signs that there is no one at home is a pile of post and newspapers in the letterbox at the end of your driveway. Consider hiring a post box and tell the media company to put a hold on your daily newspaper. Failing that, get someone to collect your post and newspaper on a daily basis.

5. Lighting and fencing
Ensure that outside lights are also on a day-light timer (or motion sensor) and that the foliage is cleared along your fence line. Many verges are overgrown at this time of the year, and do create a security hazard as criminals can easily hide away.
What you also need to consider when away from home:

1. Beware of remote jamming. Always check that you have locked the car with your remote by actually double checking – try the door handle and ensure that it does not open.
2. Keep your keys handy when returning to your car – you don’t want to be fumbling in your handbag looking for them and then not be alert to your surroundings.

3. Keep your handbags and wallets close to your body.

4. When driving, keep your handbags, wallets and other valuables out of sight, preferably locked in the boot of your car.

5. ATM withdrawals – stand close to the machine and keep your pin protected. DON’T let anyone disturb you. If you feel uncomfortable, cancel the transaction and retrieve your card. Report the incident to bank officials immediately.

6. Don’t draw attention to yourself if you have a lot of cash on you.

7. Carry pepper spray - this is useful when warding off an assailant.

8. Carry a whistle – if this is on your key ring it is useful and easy to access if you have your keys in your hand.

9. Try to go out with a “buddy” or let someone else know you are going out and when you are likely to return home.

Have a safe festive season and enjoy the special time with family and friends. Remember, KSS work 24/7 and are available to assist with any emergency.

+27 (0)33 330 5911 / 5915 / 5918 / 3141 / 2419.

News supplied by Knight Security Solutions.

A very quiet and relaxed week with rain once again dominating the proceedings. The consolation is that the Midlands is looking lush and green.

Competitions
No competitions were played this past week. Our next competition will be the Halfway Toyota Howick competition which will be played on Wednesday 13 December with tabs in at 1.15pm.

Club Activities
We will be holding our end of year Christmas Function on Saturday 16 December in the form of a bring and share High Tea. Tabs in as usual at 1.15pm with play until tea, after which we will have our High Tea. Members are hereby reminded to please bring a plate of eats for the tea as well as contributions for the Christmas Hamper. Hamper contributions must be given to Lyn Durant and preferably before Saturday the 16th.

Social Bowls
Our Newbie Couching Sessions was again washed out on Friday afternoon. Due to the fact that we had two washed out sessions during November, we will continue our luck again this Friday. Club members are also encouraged to come and have some fun bowls while the newbies are being coached. Refreshments will be on sale after the session.

Regular Times Are:
Tuesday mornings Tabs in by 8.15am (Civvies)
Wednesday and Saturday afternoons Tabs in by 1.15pm. (Club Colours)
Visiting bowlers are welcome to join us at these tabs in times.
Umgeni Waterfall Bowling Club is the place to be.

News supplied by Umgeni Waterfall Bowling Club. 

Join Author, Penny Haw for some monkeying around  and a reading from her book, NICKO - The Tale of a Vervet Monkey on an African Farm.

Where: Nuts about books and Toys.(Shop3/4 Mare Street, Howick)

When:   Wednesday 20 December 2017.

Time:     11h00.

RSVP: 084 555 4384.

Based on the tru story of Alice Kirk's adventures with Nicko and friends in the KZN Midlands, the book is written for children and animal lovers of all ages.

Penny, who is Alice's granddaughter, will introduce the characters, explain how to speak vervet monkey, read from the book and answer your questions.

News supplied by Nuts about Books and Toys.

One of the best ways to protect your place of business, employees and customers is to integrate video surveillance into your security system. We can install a system that will provide a watchful eye to deter crime and keep you informed.

Engage with us at Dynamic Communications and Surveillance Solutions

With the festive season approaching it is important to ensure that your alarm system is fully functional. Many people leave this to the last minute before they go away. Be proactive and check that your systems are working optimally. Please do not hesitate to contact KSS should you need a service done or upgrades made to your existing system. You can contact Gary on +27 (0)82 894 7628 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Keshen on +27 (0)83 393 5265 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

News supplied by Knight Security Solutions.

Another week of “winter” which washed out or curtailed most of the playing days this past week, except for our competition day.

Competitions
On Tuesday morning 21 November, in 35 degree heat, we played the J Leslie Smith & Co trips competition, which was handsomely won by John Withers, Lyn Ventress and Ken McDonald. They were almost as hot as the sun on the day. Special thanks to our sponsors J Leslie Smith & Co, represented by Public Relations Liaison Crystal Dekker, for their lovely treats and amazing support of our club.

Club Activities
Weather permitting; we will have the usual tabs in days this week. Members are encouraged to bring the current club Drawn Trips Competition to a close during this week. Skips are requested to organise their games during tabs in times this week and including Sunday if necessary.

Social Bowls
Our Newbie Couching Sessions was again washed out on Friday afternoon. Due to the fact that we had two washed out sessions during November, we have decided to extend the opportunity to prospective new bowlers for two more weeks. Current bowlers are also encouraged to come and have some fun bowls while the newbies are being coached. Refreshments will be on sale after the session.

Regular Times Are:
Tuesday mornings Tabs in by 8.15am (Civvies)
Wednesday and Saturday afternoons Tabs in by 1.15pm. (Whites/Club Colours) Visiting bowlers are welcome to join us at these tabs in times.

Umgeni Waterfall Bowling Club is the place to be.

News supplied by Umgeni Waterfall Bowls Club.

Come and join Braam Barnard and Gary Steynberg together with their fantastic friendly staff on Black Friday between: 07h30 - 17h00 AND on Saturday between 08h00 - 13h00 at Hi-Q Howick for their special Black Friday Deals just for you! Offering free wifi in store we can guarantee an enjoyable yet affordable experience to meet all your car needs! #BlackFriday #Hi-Q Howick ????.

The 65 children of Heritage House Preschool delighted their parents, families and friends with their wonderful production of ‘Old MacDonald’s Farm’.

There was evidence of many hours of planning to great detail and lots of hard work in preparation of superb stage props and funky costumes.

As usual children never fail to entertain, even if a little off-beat at times! This was truly a colourful production with many charming characters.

News supplied by Heritage House Preschool.

Think Fun logic games provide hours of fun while exercising the brain!

Pop into Nuts About Books & Toys at Shop 3/4 ,3 Mare Street., Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 3290.

Dynalogic Computers will be closed from 22 December 2017 until Tuesday 2 January 2018.

Pop into Harvard Electrical Wholesalers to take advantage of these specials. 

At the Howick Preparatory School Prize Giving held on Monday, 04 December, 112 pupils from Grade 4 – 7 were awarded certificates for obtaining ‘A’ aggregates. Amy Hulett received the DUX award and has been awarded a Major Scholarship to Epworth in 2018.

Congratulations to Lara-Lyn Connellan who received the Sports Girl of the Year award, Robbie Lawrence who was awarded the Sports Boy of the Year award as well as the MO Norton Award for ‘Good Fellowship’, the Jimmy Gorman Shield for ‘All Round Student of the Year’ and a certificate for obtaining 6 ‘A’s.

Well done to Rita Cox who was awarded the Speech and Drama trophy, the Monique Shaw trophy for ‘Excellence and Perseverance’, the Howick Travel trophy for Natural Science as well as a certificate for obtaining an ‘A’ aggregate.

Attached photograph (L – R): Lara-Lyn Connellan (Sports Girl); Amy Hullet (Dux), Robbie Lawrence (Sports Boy) and Rita Cox (Speech and Drama).

News supplied by Howick Prep School.

The Sakabula Golf Course will be CLOSED on the 25th December only – we are OPEN on 26th December and the 1st January.

Give the Gift of Golf this Christmas – Gift Vouchers for pro-rata Membership or Rounds of Golf available. Vouchers to your individual specifications. Visit our website to view our prices.

News supplied by Sakabula Golf Course.

Specials from your digital print specialists. Contact Bella Print to take advantage of these specials. 

If you have an incident of a criminal nature, please report it to your local SAPS. We are aware that procedures may take time, but the SAPS Station Commanders are aware of community concerns when reporting crimes and have been addressing them with their staff. I am sure that we will all see an improvement in the various charge offices as SAPS officials take heed of our concerns. Please note that KSS cannot open a case for you – YOU need to report and open your own cases with SAPS.

News supplied by Knight Security Solutions.

The weather seems to be intent on grabbing the headlines in our bowls reports these last few weeks. Snow in November …. What’s next? Despite the freezing cold weather and awesome rains, we managed to only lose play on Wednesday to elements.

Competitions
On Saturday 18 November, we played the SUPERSPAR Greendale / Giovision competition. The SUPERSPAR Greendale sponsored first prize was won by Tony gage, Jo Boonzaier and Grace Abrahams. Second prize sponsored by Giovision was won by Mike Scheffer, Pat Bennet and Bev Vorster. There was also a lucky prize draw for a SUPERSPAR Greendale gift voucher, which was won by May Blackford. Congrats again to all prize winners and special thanks to our sponsors for their amazing support of our club and the sport.

Club Activities
By the time that this report goes to press we will have played our Tuesday morning J Leslie Smith & Co competition. The results for this competition will feature in next week’s report.

Social Bowls
Our Newbie Couching Sessions continued again this past Friday with not only new bowlers being taught but current bowlers getting in extra practice and skills training. Training for those interested will continue this coming Friday starting at 3pm and refreshments will again be on sale after the session.

Regular Times Are:
Tuesday mornings (Civvies) Tabs in by 8.15am
Wednesday and Saturday afternoons (Whites/Club Colours) Tabs in by 1.15pm. Visiting bowlers are welcome to join us at these tabs in times. Umgeni Waterfall Bowling Club is the place to be.

News supplied by Umgeni Waterfall Bowls Club. 

There is nothing better than the smell of Steak sizzling on the grid!!!!!

This Wednesday, every Wednesday our awesome Steak Special is on at 68 Pub and Restaurant ... 200g Rump Steak, Egg and Chips for R75 and our 100g Rump Steak Prego Roll for only R49 ... at those prices its not worth cooking at home.