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Medical advice for Women.

Gynea-guru dr. Paul de Flamingh sheds some light on the intra-uterine contraceptive, Mirena.  Please pay a visit to our Medical page and
read more...

 

 

Villa Blu****


 

 

             

Some of us live and some of us die - someday God's going to tell us why
Open your heart and grow with what life sends - we'll meet again at the festival of friends - Bruce Cockburn


H e r m a n u s  W h a l e   F e s t i v a l

Spring has sprung! The whales are in the bay and festival fever is running high in Hermanus.



Whale Tail riding is not highly recommended with 9 m swells in Walker Bay yet we still wish you a happy spring day!

Please support the Zola fund, they were affected by storm damage. Such a worthy cause - click here.

Please give a fluffy cat or a cuddly dog a home. Click here...

Next on the events calendar is the
Hermanus Whale Festival. Read more on www.whalefestival.co.za and book your tickets at the festival office from 1 September.
See Karen Zoid, Eddie Eckstein and The Bats and Cofield Mundi (all in pics above) at the Whale Festival this year. Chairman, Leon Theron, is thankful for the commitment and determination of his committee to deliver a first year new-look festival which truly wants to embrace business and local residents of the Overstrand. Highlights of the 2008 festival include:

MARKET SQUARE
Market Square in the centre of our beautiful town plays host to the largest Sustainable Lifestyle Expo ever staged in South Africa, a must for all environmentally conscious visitors
Market Square's two craft marquees boasts 50 "South African made" stalls, with premier marquees hosting Arabella, SAB and the festival Information centre together with live
radio broadcasting of our own local radio station, Whale Coast FM

OLD HARBOUR

The Old Harbour will feature the first SLOFISH Fare on Heritage day, with participants competing to create a winning signature dish for Hermanus. The day offers visitors
and throughout the festival the opportunity to enjoy a feast of live entertainment, food and wine
On the Thursday, Friday and Saturday night the Old Harbour will feature top live entertainment

CIVIC CENTRE

All shows will be preceded by a complimentary glass of wine and finger snacks. The two fat ladies will be on-hand, with scrumptious food for the more hungry festinos
There will be two shows per night and two shows on the Saturday at 12h00 and 14h00 for the little one's

VILLAGE SQUARE WATERFRONT PIAZZA
The Village Square will play host to the ART RAMBLE and will be care-taking the Waterfront Piazza area offering fun-filled children's entertainment

SWALLOW PARK
The children can look forward experiencing the house of horrors or as it is called "DIE GRUWEL GROT"

WESTERN CAPE HOTEL AND SPA

This prestige venue will play host to the Whale Festival Classic Golf Tournement on the Friday 26 September

HERMANUS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Whales 'n Wheels Classic Car Show will entertain vintage car enthusiasts on the Saturday with lots of other entertainment for the whole family

HERMANUS HIGH SCHOOL

The start and finish venue for the Whale Half Marathon
The High School will also play host to those Paintball addicts on the Saturday presented by Death Valley Paintball

WINES OF HERMANUS AND OVERBERG REGION WINE FESTIVAL

Enjoy wines from over 20 cellars of Wines of Hermanus and the Overberg Region, on Friday and Saturday from 14h00 to 20h00 - read more...

SHARK CONSERVANCY PROGRAMME - CLICK HERE...


Take a look at the September newsletter. Click here to subscribe.

W h a l e  C o t t a g e  G u e s t h o u s e
 

Whale Cottage Hermanus celebrated its twelfth anniversary on Women’s Day, as one of the long-established guest houses in Hermanus.  Its Guest Book is filled with compliments, praising the warm welcome and whale of a stay guests enjoy at Whale Cottage Hermanus. Dynamic owner Chris von Ulmenstein chose Hermanus as the location for the first of her four... read more.


Womans Day in Stanford. Read more...
Read all about Percy Tours.



Read more about  Percy Tours

S J du Toit and Jim and Lee Wepener share some whale festival memories...

Go to the Nosy Rosy social page...




Food for the soul and the senses. For fresh flowers - wedding events, corporate and hotel contacts - make your way to Village Square and follow your nose... - or phone Andre on 076 432 0020 to order flowers for you special event. Better still - mail him on info@flowersandchocolatrie.co.za on his cell 076 432 0020 or fax 086 667 1709. He sells decadent  Handmade Belgium chocolates.

The wonderful annual HERMANUS WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL  will be held from 18-21 September at Fernkloof Nature Reserve.  09:00-17:00, R15 adults/R5 scholars.  Don't miss the magnificent floral arrangements and hundreds of specimens,  the masses of plants and goodies for sale, the mini-gardens and of course the fabulous homemade teas and lunches.   Money raised goes towards funding the inspiring Eco-Schools programme.  Enquires to Charlotte: (028) 3131992.

But let us not forget about those less fortunate than ourselves and lend a helping hand.

Hermanus Child Welfare
 There are so many children in need in our town, Nosy Rosie's life partner spent time at Child Welfare in Hermanus. This dedicated, committed, passionate handful of people try to make a difference in the life of a child on a daily basis. This organisation needs your help, as they far exceed their mandate of looking after children only. This week the community enjoyed a bowl of steaming hot soup - not limiting it to children only, but to all people in need. E-mail Nosy Rosy for more information on how you can help make a difference in the life of a child. Click here to see exactly what it is that Child Welfare does for our children.


 

Hermanus Quad Rentals started operating from Southern Right Vineyards and Hamilton Russell. 
They offer an exciting 2-hour route through the vineyards, wine tasting, with spectacular views over Fernkloof Nature Reserve, Grotto Beach and as far as the eye can see... but this it not all they offer. Nosy Rosy was invited to experience this route first-hand. She is a little stiff today... but in all the right places. Contact them on info@specializedadventure.co.za for your
personal adventure in the vines! But read more...

Umnenge is having a special, so treat your partner to a nice getaway weekend, or  spoil yourself.

Special ends 30 September 2008.  We hope to see you soon.




The Arabella offers a special package to the discerning visitor wishing to join in this years Whale Festival activities. Come and have a whale of a time in Hermanus. Contact Nosy Rosy.

     
Congratulations to Craig Meyer who won the Whale Coast FM logo competition.
Special thanks to the ODMO for sponsoring this community happening!
The ODMO also recently upgraded the Hermanus Tourism Bureau - the staff
looking sleek and professional in matching outfits - Maxi Lerm deserves
a round of applause for all her hard work in changing the face of
our info office.

 F O T O F I R S T

Established in 1993 Fotofirst has defined the words Quality and Service and as a result have established themselves as the leading photographic dealers and photo lab in the Overberg. They will gladly advise customers about printing and product selection such as cameras and accessories. There is no longer a need to go over the mountain for good prices and service." Go to the FotoFirst page...

Whale View Guest House Hermanus
A guest house with a very unique flair - recently hosted the
 Top Billing team - Read more...

From the welcoming Angel on the floor at the front door, Whale View offers pure indulgence. Read ...more

University of the 3rd age offer a full programme. Just click on this link.

For your convenience, the Wine Village is open 7 days a week.



Visit the website on www.wine-village.co.za. For further details contact Paul or Cathy on 028 316 3988 at the Wine Village, South Africa’s largest wine shop. Paul and Cathy proudly feature wines from more than 380 wine producers. Make your way to the Wine Village.

Book Cottage - 10 Harbour Road
What better way to indulge body, mind and soul than to curl up with - and lose yourself -  in a good book.  A book is an ideal gift and The Book Cottage in Hermanus offers plush chairs on her cosy verandah - you can decide at leisure which book to choose for your loved one.  A visit to the Book Cottage in Harbour Road is a must!

CHRISTMAS FAIR in aid of HERMANUS CANCER FUND
In the garden at
             13, THERON STREET, FERNKLOOF
On Thursday 6th November from  10a.m  -  5p.m.
Christmas Shopping starts here!
Exclusive Gifts…. Cards, Decorations, Cakes, Bags, Jewellery, Flowers & much more!
      CREDIT CARD FACILITIES AVAILABLE.Entrance fee R20 to include  REFRESHMENTS, DEMONSTRATIONS - ENTERTAINMENT ♫ by Ben “ The Piano Man”
AN EVENT  “ NOT TO BE MISSED!”


White Shark Festival
Kim Maclean and her team are geared to create an even greater festival celebration of marine life this year. The second shark festival promises to be huge, as it is the only festival of its kind in the world and will run from 24 to 26 October. A marathon and mountain bike race is in the offing and entry forms are available on-line at www.whitesharkfestival.org. Should you wish to donate to this extremely worthwhile celebration of marine life, contact the festival team on 028 313-2306.

Bad weather keeping you indoors? Make these delightful no mess - no fuss chocolate cupcakes. It takes minutes and it is delicious. Click here for the recipe!


Teddies for sale with their own identity certificates. All teddy lovers must read more about Margi and her passion for teddies. Click here...

Or make your way to The Art Shop and buy sand art, it is guaranteed to keep children of all ages entertained for hours on end.
The Art Shop - read more...

A r t   E x h i b i t i o n s

The Hermanus Whale Festival Art Ramble promises to impress art afficionados. Sanet Cornelis, owner of The Art Shop is planning a visual feast at the Village Square Waterfront Piazza. Contact her at theartshop@telkomsa.net for further details.

Are you a fan of the late T.O. Honiball? Do you have a desire to possess one of his
original works? Do not delay, make your way to Overberg Art where the
lovely Corrie Botha will assist. The exhibition opens on 23 September and runs
until 5 October.
Remember T.O. Honiball? Read more...

Bellini 

Gallery & Cappuccino-Bar

Cnr. Marine Drive and Park Lane Hermanus 7200 Tel: 028 312 4988 
Fax: 028 312 4700  bellini@telkomsa.net

 

Whale Festival Exhibition l Ladies Choice

l contemporary South African art

l breathtaking views of Walker Bay   l

Maeve Dewar l easy lingering l a good cappuccino l friends l European-style Café l art-lovers l

Tanya Swiegers l beauty l uitstalling l Gallery l

local artistsl

Charlene Langguth l whale-watchers l la dolce vita l

sun-worshippers  l accomplished artists l walls l

Shelley Adams l easels l huge canvasses l space l chairs l red sofas l originals l local l outside seating l

Alison Riordan l foreign tourists l baked cheese cakes l relax l time-out l sculptures l nudes l carrot cake l

Annette Barnard l wine l artwork l  walvisse l eclectic l sjokolade koek l Cappuccino-Bar l still-life l

Gill Smulders l wildlife l abstract l stoep l watercolours l lattè l waves l espresso l pots of tea l

Jo Holzkamp l beer l fully licenced l flowers l

iced coffee l quiche l wine by glass l

Anna Barth l ceramic l bronze l abstract l local is lekker l uitstalling l

Shannon Phillips l landscapes l apple crumble l koffie

A c c o m m o d a t i o n

For the ultimate indulgence - peace, comfort and luxury, Francolin Cottage
at the Riverside in Greyon offers tranquility and harmony. See for yourself...

Francolinhof Guesthouse in Hermanus borders the Fernkloof Nature Reserve and offers
breath taking views of the mountain and the ocean. Four en-suite bedrooms with stunning
mountain and bay views are on offer. One room is wheelchair accessible. Read more...


Whale Route Inn


For the discerning traveller Whale Route Inn 3 Star B & B offers stylish, yet
homely accommodation and is within walking distance of Hermanus. Go to our
accommodation page.

Hermanus Holiday Homes

Do you need to break away from city stress and need a holiday in the friendly town of Hermanus?
Look no further - the ideal holiday home is available in Voelklip for that weekend break-away.
Hermanus Holiday Homes
offers a wide range of self-catering holiday homes for the discerning traveler. Look on our accommodation page.
 

Do pop in at Heaven at Newton Johnson Vineyards for the ravioli. Nosy Rosy heard it is to die for! I know where I will be having lunch this week!

 
Built in 1951 in Royal Street Hermanus, the historic Masonic Centre is home to the Hermanus Lodge members of the ancient and respected fraternity of Freemasons.  Members of the  Order cover a vast range of ages, occupations and professions. Some of the most notable men in history have been life long members of the honourable Order. 
 
A few of these include; Sir Winston Churchill, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Darwin, Alexander Fleming, Robert Burns, Voltaire, Johann Goethe, Sir Ernest Shackleton, Buffalo Bill Cody, Harpo Marx, Harry Houdini, Ernest Borgnine, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, John Wayne, Paul Revere, John Glen, Sir Christopher Wren, HRH the Duke of Kent, HM's King Edward VII & VIII, Mozart, Rudyard Kipling, Beethoven and Sibelius.  
 
Their monthly meetings are open to any member of the Order and are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm. To become a member all one need do is contact the Lodge Secretary - or speak to someone known to you who is already a member.   Take a peek at their website on http://www.hermanus7015.co.za   to browse information regarding the Hermanus Masonic Lodge.


Spectrum Mobile Disco
Professional Mobile Disco
(based in Hermanus)
Contact Shane or Deidre Bezuidenhout on
Tel 082 6100 750 or 028 313-2235.
Read more...

Watch and listen to the Nosy Rosy Anthem, the HA!Man will touch your heart and soul.
Title: HER TIME HAS COME
Refrain:  ”WE SHALL TAKE CARE OF AFRICA”
performed Worldwide by: HA!Man.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdQmMNLz5CU


What could possibly be better than a roaring fire, a glass of red (from one of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley estates) and a New York bestseller to keep you entertained. Nosy Rosy could think of other ways to keep the cold at bay, but nevertheless, a big Nosy Rosy thanks to Renata Roos for reviewing the book everyone is talking about, Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. Click here...
 

If you have not yet been to the Shuntin' Shed at the Bot River station, owned by Russell and Wendz, you don't know what you are missing!  You will be greeted with smiles and laughter, and treated to delicious pizzas and other country fare.  Or just an ice cold local beer on tap! Be amazed at this unique venue in Bot River. Read more...

SJ du Toit shares some Hermanus Snippets...

Bubbly and sushi at the Gecko Bar - the Nosy Rosy sisters usually tend to share some soul
truths overlooking the magnificent bay. And their pizza must rate as the best in town...
Here is their music line-up.

Go and look at http://www.forgood.co.za/Pages/default.aspx and make a difference. This website offers feel-good news!

Some of Nosy Rosy's favourite spots in Hermanus and surrounds....
more...

With the whales back in they bay, click here to read more about the MTN Whale Route...http://www.travelwires.com/wp/?p=1778






Be inspired - Sunelle is the owner of Amulet and her passion emanates from every corner of her lovingly decorated establishment. Special, surprising treats abound and her byline - Amulet - bringing you love, joy and happiness. What more could you possibly want? Read more...



Have you been to the Fernkloof Farmers Market? Did you know they were voted as the Market of the Month in March by Go and Weg magazine?  Nosy has told you before, local is lekker.  And do remember that Fernkloof Farmers Market only starts trading at 08:30 during our under-the duvet winter months. Be brave and spoil your loved one with the freshest and most inspiring winter produce at our local market! Go there, you are in for a treat...


R E S T A U R A N T S

How about breakfast at Fusion Café at the Village Square Waterfront Piazza -
A European style Restaurant catering for Fusion Food (blending of different styles and tastes) situated on the Village Square Waterfront Piazza overlooking the bay. Open 7 days a week. Sunday to Monday from 07:00 to 17:00 and on Tuesday to Saturday from 07:00 to 21:00. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Enjoy your meal and drink while watching the whales or simply enjoy the
best food in town at Fusion Café. Book your next function with them.
Tel: 028 312-4277

Savannah Cafe - This famous hotspot has been redecorated with a chocolate theme to enhance your taste buds! Sit outside on the stoep (where you will find many locals) or in the cosy interior and enjoy real food. They specialise in home baked dishes and delicious bakes. Enjoy light meals, lunches and teas. A special health and diabetic menu is also available. Choose wines from the interesting local wine list. Savannah is fully licensed. Open Monday to Sunday 08:00 – 18:00, out of season 09:00 – 17:00.

 La Vierge Restaurant and Champagne Verandah - Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Breakfast served on Saturday and Sunday.
Wine Tasting and Deli open 7 days a week
Telephone: 028 313-2007 and Fax Number:   028 313-2300

E-mail address: restaurant@lavierge.co.za but read more
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To go to our social page to see what Nosy has been up to - click here!

Is your business growing or simply surviving?
With the expected slump, inflation out of control and for Overstrand businesses
the dreaded three month quiet period - you need a magic fairy.
We can help - simply click here...

Whale Coast FM is applying for their four year license to ICASA. Meet the board members.


W W W  M e d i a  S a l e s

Can you work with your competition? Absolutely!!! In fact it comes highly recommended. Besides being much more fun there are plenty of benefits – and as you'll see as you read about our BIG idea – the benefits are exponential.


Nosy Rosy and overberginfo.com have embarked upon a Joint Venture that is not only beneficial to them, but to the entire community.

Businesses can now advertise on all of the websites listed below for ONE price. Deal with ONE person, pay ONCE and send any updates ONCE and you'll be covered on www.infohermanus.co.za; www.overberginfo.com; www.whalefestival.co.za;
www.whalecoastfm.co.za and www.hermanuswineandfood.co.za and hopefully we'll be adding a couple of other important sites soon!

For more information about this all inclusive package please contact hannali@win-win-win.co.za or 082 788 9437.

PS We've called ourselves WWW Media Sales and we'll be handling the sales of airtime on Whale Coast FM as soon as the station goes live too! Watch this space!

WWW Media Sales clients - businesses with vision








The Art Shop in Hermanus - New things are happening in our shop every day says bubbly owner Sanet Cornelis - who by the way - will be the organisor of the Art Ramble for this year's Whale Festival. We cannot wait - after the hugely successful Art Festival at the Village Square Waterfront Piazza she is bound to leave us all breathless yet again! Are you an artist?

Trendy Tots offers clothing, accessories, bedroom décor, quality wooden educational toys, gifts and have introduced the service of a stork registry for expectant moms in the entire Overberg area. Read more on our where to shop page.

Rosy has a nosy secret to share... a rare opportunity to acquire your very
own doorstep to heaven. Click here to contact the extremely professional David Tannenbaum from Jawitz Properties.


 

Read more about the Cape Odyssey.

Read more about
baboons! Go and walk with baboons...

Read about the
Arabella Community Trust.