Our EVENTS CALENDAR is looking a little "thin" for this coming week ... PLEASE let us know what's happening in YOUR part of the world ... send an email to info@theoverberg.com or an SMS to 076 604 9221... please pass this message on to people you know in the Overberg
Respected locally and further afield for empathy and integrity, this thriving Real Estate business is uncompromising in dedication to professional and ethical service for Sellers and Purchasers alike - with the LARGEST PORTFLIO in the area, Monique & the Teamwill help you find EXACTLY what you need ...
Via's Bistro & Guest House will charm you with the wonderful fresh and organic produce, gorgeously married together to "please the palate" as you relax on the wide verandah with good friends in the shadow of the snow-topped mountains ... life is good in the Overberg!
Check out our EVENTS to chooseYOUR favourite ... booking is recommended to avoid missing out. A lot f interest is being shown in the FABULOUS MOROCCAN course offered next month ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/greyton/businesses/the-ladle-cookery-school
Fish 'n Chips from the Fox in Napier? ... Cake sale in Swellendam? ... "Christmas in Winter" at Powell House Restaurant? ... Food & Wine Market at Hermanuspietersfontein?... Morning market in Greyton? ... Affal Evening at Dave's? ... Great comfort food at Reneessance? ...
Open on Friday eve, 24 June. We have chickpea rissoles with grilled veg, double bake courgette souffle, 300g sirloin steak, Provencal chicken and a creamy vegetarian lasagna with 3 cheeses
Join www.theoverberg.com in listing all the wonderful venues to visit in the Overberg ... list them and "check-in" ... be OUR FRIEND on FOURSQUARE ... don't know what to do? Go to www.foursquare.com and register ... it's easy, and fun
Select traditional fish fillet or calamari or Mike's fishcakes to go wth your chips ... you'll get the famous "BORD VOL KOS" whatever your preference is ... also visit The Fox's new website (to be regularly updated) at www.thefoxnapier.co.za ...
Rumour has it that Cell C is preparing to go back to the drawing board to come up with something more acceptable. Their initial application is just soooo flawed ... Hopefully it includes an accurate-to-scale diagram of the new proposal plus an accurate site location. The current ones are indeed questionable in the extreme. At this time we are still dealing with what is on the table and closing date for comment remains 27 June"
This peaceful haven of outstanding artwork at the HEMEL & AARDE Village (on the outskirts of Hermanus) is one of those places where you might lose track of time as you browse through the quality work on display ... REALLY A "MUST-SEE" stop in your travels ...
This one is not going to go away in a hurry … the proposal for a 60-metre Cell C cellular communications mast on school grounds in Napier. Patrick would welcome any constructive answers to the problems of this location. These can be addressed to him at pdos@orcawireless.co.za.
Don't miss out on the ongoing music available in Napier ... this "gem" of a town in the Overberg ... pop in to The Suntouched Inn and catch the interlocking guitars of THE HEDGES
"SCARECROW" will be playing a selection of covers and originals at the Napier Patatfees, Sat 18 June, 13h00-15h00. Scarecrow is: Alan Ratcliffe (guitar and bass, vocals), Tony Greenwood (guitar and bass, vocals), Erika Gouws(keyboard, vocals), Yvonne Kissane (vocals), Rian Pieterse (drums).
The previous record of 45,8kg was HAMMERED! The record at the final weigh-in, the Potjie came in at a whopping 103 Kilo's with more than 50 Kilo's of Abalone cooked to perfection. Congratulations to Chef Ian and his team as well as Gansbaai Tourism. Well done.
Relax in a selfcatering cottage that sleeps five. Two double bed rooms and one single ... for the VERY ECONOMICAL rate of R110 per person (bedding included) ... visit the PATATFEES and at the same time experience everything that's also happening in the area ... call Fleur on 082 083 5422 or 028 423 3298
Ulrich Riek from Riek Creative has just completed this Sardine can coffee table from reporposed materials. The table is made from Oregon Pine, Rusted Metal sheeting, Stainless steel, Aluminium and glass. The table can be viewed and purchased at our gallery in Napier. http://www.wix.com/riekcreative/home
New owners, Matthew and Francesca, are looking forward to welcoming old and new patrons to their restaurant ... come and enjoy a selection of excellent quality food and beverages in this beautiful setting in the heart of Greyton ... you WON'T be disappointed!
von GEUSAU Chocolates, whose reputation for its unique taste is unsurpassed, is based in Greyton - visit their retail outlet in Greyton, or order online and indulge in TRUE QUALITY and luxary right here on our doorstep ...
Monique and her team have some TOP QUALITY properties in the Greyton and surrounding areas ... GREYTON VILLAGE & COUNTRY ESTATES will assist you find the right "place in the country" for you to rest your head! Visit them on the Main Road in Greyton ...
The Americans, in COLLUSION with Cell-C are planning an EYESORE to blight the skyline of Napier (and that's not even taking the safety aspect into account!) ... read Patrick's account of the proposed mast 60m - YES SIXTY metres high - that Cell-C in collusion with an American Tower giant are trying to slip through ... ACTIVATE if you love the Overberg scenery and common sense!
Don't miss Patrick's comment on body language with reference to Sepp (el presidente) Blatter and others ...
Come and enjoy a glass of wine, browse through the selection that over 27 artists have on display and enjoy some great live music ... RIEK Creative Gallery on the Main Roadin Napier is THE PLACE to be ...
Come and share your tips and ideas and pick up new inspiration as keen "camera buffs" meet and plan ways to use their cameras and make the most of the results.
CAPE KITES will be presenting a fantastic KITE FLYING DEMO at the RED WINDMILL on Saturday 18 June from about lunchtime onward...get ready to be "blown away" by this amazing spectacle, a first for the Overberg. Check out Cape Kites at www.capekites.co.za
Go to our website, search our BUSINESS DIRECTORY find ANY business in ANY TOWN in the Overberg that you have been to, or service you have used or experienced ... GIVE THEM A 'STAR RATING' and MAKE A COMMENT ABOUT THEM and stand a chance to WIN a GIFT VOUCHER FOR AND EATING EXPERIENCE or WINE ...
Google is phasing out support for some internet browsers from later this year. Users of Internet Explorer 7, Safari 3 and Firefox 3.5 and all previous versions will lose some functions from August 1. The features that will gradually stop working include access to Gmail, Google Calender, Google Talk and Google Docs.
Please note that the Public Consultation that was advertised for 10 at the Kathu Mall & 11 June in the Ga-Segonyana Municipal Hall, has been postponed. The future date for the consultation will be announced at a later date.
House of Carpets, Furniture & Appliances are proud to announce some AMAZING SPECIALS on YOUTH DAY (16 June) plus the launch of a new range of furniture ... come and visit and see for yourself what we can supply ... you don't need to travel miles to "big centres" for the best deals! ... don't forget to RATE THEIR SERVICE by visiting their listing on www.theoverberg.com
Do any Overbergers know someone searching Natal South Coast for a family home? An Overberger-at-heart wants to relocate! Check it out ...
All businesses listed on www.theoverberg.com now have the facility for reviews and comments from the customer ... let your customers / clients voice their opinion ... let others know how good your service or product is. Encourage your customers to visit your business on the website and make a statement ...
Click on the "WHALECOASTFM NEWS" button on our front page and go directlyto WHALECOAST FM website for the latest news and also the facility to comment on their WHALECOAST MONITOR news items ... get involved!
Visiting Greyton recently, Andrew Wassung took these lovely images of this picturesque and quaint village in the Overberg ...
Contribute to this worthy cause this coming weekend ... the TWITTER BLANKET DRIVE is a country-wide initiative. In the Overberg, the centre of operations is in Hermanus ... be a part of this!
The GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS will be in attendance on 16th June in GANSBAAI as the WORLD'S LARGEST ABALONE DISH is created ... come and participate and taste the results ... it all starts at 10h00 in the morning...
Hackers claim to have successfully attacked the Sony network and stolen more than one million passwords, email addresses and other information. For the past two days, the group has been mocking Sony via Twitter and alluding to a hacking operation.
Whatever your business is,send us your details for a FREE LISTING in our online directory ... people need to know what is available in their town in the Overberg ... you have NOTHING TO LOSE. Any business or service can list for free as long as it is situated in the Overberg Region ...
Some dodgy photos from the Mall opening in Swellendam (not the subjects fault) ... but some great ones too ...check them out on our Facebook album ...
Really very good quality ...you can't get fresher ... So dump that old stuff and start again! Medium currymix; leaf masala; whole nutmeg; green cardomom; dried curry leaves; star aniseed; rainbow peppercorns; vanilla pod; cassia ...
