Community- Going strong

Hi all,

I know I have been absent for a while. It is because we have moved and are not as involved with the community as before. We still own our house in Victoria Park and it has been a great investment so far.

I would just let you all know that the community still is going strong and has grown to great numbers:)

The neighborhood watch is active and people are always happy to help each other.

I will just share a story to show how good it is to know your neighbors:

The area was hit my some break ins a few months ago and of course it was not nice (the criminals seem to take turns on areas). One of our neighbors noticed that there is a strange car parked at her neighbors drive way. She did not see the people walking in or out or carrying anything, but still thought it to be strange as it was during the day and she knows that the couple in the house works full days. She took a video of the car pulling away and alerted the neighborhood watch. It was a break in and the owners lost some prized belongings- which is very sad.  The video was shared with the police and led to arrest of the burglars who are now spending their time behind the bars!

There are regular patrols in the neighborhood and people who do not belong there are noticed quickly!

Keep it up!

Lifts and ride-shares from Victoria Park

Dear Neighbors, 

I recently go a job- which is great!!! However it has an impact on our families daily routine, as I will no longer be able to take my kids and fetch them from school etc.

So I started to look for solutions. I believe that others might be in similar situations. My husband, for example is traveling to Cape Town for work on the bike.

I found a following connection:

• Kim is taking her kids and has some extra place in her car for more kids to Hendrik Louw primary from Victoaria Park. Please contact me to obtain Kims number, if you need assistance with H Louw transport at a reasonable price. 

Please let me know of other transport options from Victoria park, so we can have a ride-share and lift clubs helping each other:)

Ritma 0611776609

Neighbourhood watch control room & useful numbers

CONTROL ROOM

The new NW Radio control room is running very well thanks to the hard work and donations of dedicated community members as well as our kind sponsors.

Please Note: The NW Control can contact all the emergency services and have  a dedicated Neighbourhood Watch response vehicle. The SW Neighbourhood Watch is supported by several security companies & ambulance services, including Secure Rite, AM/TSU, Gordon’s Bay Security, ER24, EMO and SSS Emergency Services. They all signed a Code of Conduct and will work together with the NW to make Somerset West a safer place for us all. This means that should an incident happen there are 8 or more vehicles that can respond! I salute these companies, as well as SAPS, who have decided to work together with the Somerset West NW. Unfortunately, to date, HCW/VS (Helderberg Crime Watch) has chosen to work independently but will still assist NW Neighbourhood Watch and patrollers where necessary..

USEFUL CONTACTS: 

•Illegal dumping of garden waste - contact the Green Scorpions (Environmental Management Inspectors). It is always good to attach a photograph and registration number. 0800 205 005. http://www.greenscorpions.com/

•Illegal dumping of building material or other waste: Call Law Enforcement on 021 596 1999 or 021 842 3222 / 021 900 4028

•Faulty streetlights: Send sms with street name + Somerset West (no more than 160 characters) to 31220

•Water mains/burst pipes: Send sms with street name + Somerset West (no more than 160 characters to 31373

Happy paintings to raise funds for Cancer support

This is a follow up project from "Horse painting for cancer support" - I would like to have it as an ongoing project. Don't You think that would be awesome!?

Large horse 3,
Acrylic boxed canvas, 91x76cm,
R3000

The paintings that can be seen on this page are the ones, that are available for purchase through the project. From every sold painting I would donate 50% of sales price to CANSA - The Cancer Association of South Africa (http://www.cansa.org.za/).

Why cancer support?

Since my family has been battling the cancer, I hear more and more people fighting or fought cancer- everyone knows someone that has cancer!? This clearly is a big issue in today- if we work together we can make a difference. Donating to cancer cause is my choice, if You would like to donate from a purchased painting to a different charity, please let me know :) I donate through http://www.givengain.com/. Info on previous project & donations.

Why call these "Happy paintings"? 

1. Painting them made me happy,

2. they hopefully will make the person purchasing the painting happy and

3. the donated funds will make whole lot of people dealing with cancer happier

Just thought its a nice reason to call them "happy paintings":)

Proof of previous donations

LET'S SHARE THE HAPPINESS AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!

• All paintings are fully hand painted in acrylic or oil on canvas;
• All prices are provisional and negotiable. Provisional price can be seen below the painting, 50% of the paid price will be donated. Price excludes shipping and delivery costs. 
• If You would like to buy a painting or have any questions, please contact me on email or phone. 

Bob Marley
Acrylic on stretched canvas, 100x80cm
R2000 

Happy
Acrylic on boxed canvas, 91x76cm
R2000

White horse
Oil on canvas board, 40x50cm
R700

Angel
Oil on canvas board, 50x40cm
R800

Baby girl
Oil on canvas, A3
R700

Profile
Oil on canvas board, A3
SOLD

Little girl
Acrylic on canvas, A3
SOLD

Ritma Grizane

http://ritmart.blogspot.com/

 

Carlo - gardening services, lawn cutting

Our neighbor Carlo, has started a gardening business. 

Carlo will: 

• cut the lawn, 
• trim the edges and 
• take the lawn cuttings to the dumps 

So we can have a nice and neat lawn with no effort :)

Please contact Carlo 0815447452 or Simone 0711516460 for a quote, as our yards vary in sizes.

Carlo at work:)

I can confirm that Carlo does an awesome work on the lawn for a very reasonable price (definitely worth the time my hubby can spend with me!) + Carlo is a very motivated and someone we can trust in our backyard:).

Let's support one another!:)

Uriel Barreneche - our singer, musician and dancer

Is an established singer and vocal artist from Uruguay/ Las Piedras area. His repertoire includes music from yesteryear till today.

Now available for Performances, MC and Dj at: Weddings, Festivals, Corporate functions, Morning/ Ladies Teas, Fund Raisers, Funerals, etc.

For weddings and other special functions he can be booked to perform that SPECIAL SONG.
Own sound available.

Uriel can also teach various dancing styles, drumming and self defense. 

Please contact this multi-talented artist on:

Cell phone: 0748478186
E-mail: elcharrua33@gmail.com

or via Facebook

FB: Uriel Barreneche
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Uriel-Barreneche-Denis/468624739912768

Walt - vehicle sales

In case You are looking to buy or change your car, please give our neighbor Walt Binneman a call on 0842994042. Walt is working as a sales representative at  Auto Pedigree in Strand and surely will be able to offer You a great deal!:) 

Walt at work:)

Great deals on cars!

If You live in Victoria Park and would like to share what You do, please contact me:) It's free!