On the 8th November Debbie Mosca opened her new
Divinitus Hair & Beauty Salon
on the corner of Tindall and Voortrekker Streets
We wish her every success!

and on the 27th November Jacobs Larder had their opening function hosted by Sally and Pip Longden
at the Fountain centre in Voortrekker Street

- hope they keep us all healthy and well informed about health issues.

and the Deputy Minister of Human Settlements
Ms. Zoliswa Kota-Frederick visited McGregor to talk about 
proposed Low Cost Housing

for notes on meeting click here.
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McGregor Community Notices

We mourn the passing of Jack Mitchell and our sympathy goes to Madge and the family.

Recovering from serious surgery:
Norman Sowter is recovering slowly from a heart bypass and

 Jimmy Binos back on his feet after a hip replacement.

The new McGregor Tourism Committee :
Chairman:  Jimmy Binos
Deputy Chairman: Andre le Roux
Treasurer: Carole Murby
Secretary : Anne Binos
Committee:
Helaine Shand, Marge Campbell, Margaret Johnson,
Carol Smith, Robert Rosenbach, Rodney Sandwith (Webmaster)

Anyone wishing to place info on the Community Notice Board please write to us here.

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Travelling McGregorite in China - Catherine's beautiful letters - click here
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Saturday 18 at 8.45 am and Wednesday 22 December 6 to 8 pm
McGregor Market 
On Wednesday 22 Dec we will be having an evening market from 6 to 8 pm. 
Come and buy ingredients (there will be pitas, bread, butter, pickles, salad, quiches and chicken pies etc.) for a picnic supper and go on to the Sundowner Concert around the pond at the Fountain Centre, Voortrekker Street at 19h00 - bring your own blanket & chairs, R30 for adults and R10 for children - payable in advance to Alison Downie - contact her at Temenos 023 625 1871 or on 072 258 5888

Not many wines are made and sold in aid of needy children, but unusual circumstances have produced a top-notch  red blend that offers affordable pleasure now and considerable future potential. 

In 1918,  the little town of Robertson, was, like many others, left with destitute orphans in the wake of the Great Flu Epidemic. A home,  Die Herberg, was started in a private house, and, as the number of children increased,  moved to new quarters  when the municipality donated several hectares to the cause. A neglected apricot orchard occupied much of the site. 

Today, the Herberg cares for just over 120 children of all races, from birth to 18 years of age, in seven homesteads. State grants cover one-third of the costs  so fund-raising is essential and ongoing. Local wine farmers, eyeing  the fertile soil , offered to replace the orchard with a vineyard that could become a source of income through fine wine.  Local businesses provided equipment and products, farmers provided vines and expertise and three red cultivars were planted in 2002.

It fell to Springfield to tend the vines and make the maiden blend of cab franc, cab and merlot.  The uncrushed berries were  fermented with native yeasts,  matured in French oak, and were bottled sans fining or filtration. The 2008 blend, named Thunderchild , is fresh and elegant, with  juicy fruit and firm tannins leading to a delicious savoury finish. It offers immediate pleasure but is certain to age beautifully.
 When the Herberg marks  its centenary in 10 years time, Thunderchild is likely to have reached its peak, in time to toast 100 years of caring. It costs R65, all the profit goes to the home, and a better gift would be difficult to find. For more information and Cape Town deliveries, telephone 023 626 3661 or email HERE

Thanks in advance for your support. I am also prepared to fetch Thunderchild wines from Robertson and bring them to McGregor for those who cannot get to Springfield. 

Myrna Robins
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EatOut Magazine chooses two of our McGregor Restaurants as part of their selection of the 1000 best restaurants in South Africa!!!!

Deli Girls - 023 615 1446   / Tebaldi's 023 625 1115

 Contact McGregor News....023 625 1380 or e-mail here