It is not everyday our clients get married! A huge big congratulations goes to Tracey (owner of Tracey's B&B) and Werner Nel (owner of Hilton TV) who got married on the 8th August 2015 and followed their nuptials with a lovely honeymoon in Mozambique. We wish them oceans of happiness together.
26 Aug2015
Presenting Mr and Mrs Nel
It is not everyday our clients get married! A huge big congratulations goes to Tracey (owner of Tracey's B&B) and Werner Nel (owner of Hilton TV) who got married on the 8th August 2015 and followed their nuptials with a lovely honeymoon in Mozambique. We wish them oceans of happiness together.
With the recent upgrade of our dental equipment, we are promoting a Dental Hygiene Programme for the months of August and September. Dental care is important for your pets, so book a check-up for peace of mind or a routine scale and polish. Our nurses will be available during the months of August and September between 10h30 and 12h30 to conduct a free dental assessment.
Amahle Mlongo in Grade 2 at Laddsworth Primary School is proud to have completed the SHF Capital Climb Challenge.
Three Marriott Dargle Trails Festival medals for MTB were presented in assembly at Laddsworth Primary School on 17 August 2015. Well done to siblings Kyle and Brady Bullock as well as Stuart Temple for competing in the event.
Capulum College collected over 30kgs of Winter Warmth items which were donated to FreeMe and SAVF. Thank you to all the families who contributed!
Dereck Jackson a psychologist, author and well-known expert on parenting matters, spoke at the most recent Positive Parenting Forum session hosted by Laddsworth Primary School on 11 August. His focus was on bullying and how to equip children who are victims of bullying to be more assertive. The tips, suggestions and understanding he shared was delivered with a measure of humour and much gravity, as bullying is a serious problem.
Hilton does it again! For the second time in less than a week, we beat another neighbouring club for the first time since 2002 and won the coveted HH Trophy from Howick. The margin of victory was a mere seven shots, but we are very proud of this win. Thanks to Howick for bringing the cup across to us and for the lovely spirit in which the competition was played.
Emma Lycett in Grade 3 and Ellen Oosthuizen in Grade 2 at Laddsworth Primary School participated in The South African Society of Music Teachers Eisteddfod 2015. Emma played 'When the Band goes marching by' and 'Greatest Show on earth'. Together, Emma and Ellen played the duet 'Little Ducks Promenade'. Their Pre-Grade 1 achievements were applauded in assembly.
Ché Dyer, is out from London for a week and is offering a POP UP Yoga session (Introduction to Yoga) at 
The Club Singles championship came to a conclusion on Thursday when Fred Palmer beat Arthur Daugherty in an exciting and closely contested match.
Airen de la Mare in Grade 7 at Laddsworth Primary School was awarded two Gold medals (above 85%) and one Silver medal (above 75%) at the annual Music Eisteddfod for her Grade 3 piano performances. Her gold achievements were received for Allegro by Muzio Clementi and a Spanish piece, Ya se murio el burro, composed by Trad arr Barratt. The silver was earned by her rendition of Cotton Reel.
The 6th annual Midlands Literary Festival takes place over the weekend of 21–23 August 2015.
The Artisan's Pizza and Pasta 2-4-2 competition on Friday was won by John Pattrick and Lorna Allen. Runners-up were Gert and Gwen Snyman. Barry Best and Jo Boonzaier won Wedgewood nougat for their third place while Jean and Rob Tosen won bottles of red wine. Sincere thanks to all our faithful sponsors and congratulations to the winners.
The Grade 5 Science Evening on Wednesday, 12 August at Laddsworth Primary School saw teams and individuals sharing the results of their experiential scientific investigations.
Hilton Pre- primary won a water explorer completion and celebrated with a puppet show on the 'Water cycle'. Hilton Quarry Superspar donated doughnuts and water for each and every child.
On a gloriously sunny Friday, 7 August, 340 grandparents visited Laddsowrth Primary School to meet up with their grand-children in the Junior Primary. Together they made fun memories reading, doing puzzles, creating artworks and tossing beanbags with the children. After tea the Grandparents were treated to a presentation by the Junior and Dinky Choirs. Laddsworth values the support and participation of their wonderful extended family.
On Monday, 3rd of August, iThemba preschool opened it's bright blue doors to the first of many children. This is a dream come true for the staff and supporters of iThemba Projects, that has been working toward this goal since the Nkosi (chief) of Sweetwaters gave a piece of land to them 8 years ago, with the request that they build a community centre and a creche on it. The preschool, built by locals using the rammed earth method, is spacious and beautiful and will eventually be able to accommodate 70 preschoolers. The classroom is filled with toys, bright books and giggles of children at play. The playground, overlooking the hills and valleys so typical of Sweetwaters, is a happy place with jungle gyms, stumps to climb on and a slide down to the next terrace for those who prefer speed to steps. But the best of all is the little people, and the knowledge that through this school, iThemba can further their vision to bring hope to the people of Mpumuza / Sweetwaters. Because we believe that good enough never is (really good enough), the school will be a centre of excellence where not only the attending children can receive top-quality education from dedicated staff, but also a place where other teachers can come to be inspired and trained and have access to teaching resources. We are grateful to all the donors who made this possible, not least to Vodacom who, through their Change The World programme, has placed Chrissie van Niekerk at iThemba for the year, to work as Early Childhood Programme Developer and take the new preschool to new heights."
This passionate horse rider is relentless in her participation in pony events and for good reason, she loves her ponies who perform excellently under her guidance. Josephine Clewlow, in Grade 5 at Laddsworth Primary School, headed for the podium once again at the Mane Events Dressage Show held at Mount Verde Equestrian Centre on 2 August with her pony Harcourts Highover Maria. Her results were as follows: