The next couple of months are choc-a-block with exciting, find fun-filled events and activities here in little old Stanford! It’s time to really come out of hibernation, treatment shake off the winter cobwebs and enjoy the marvellous sunshine and warmth. Continue reading
Before apartheid became a law in 1948, ailment the residents of Stanford, discount no matter what colour or creed, treatment peacefully lived together in the village. Most of the brown people lived in “Die Vleiland”, the area to the north of historical centre and close to the Klein River.
by Bea Whittaker
Well, tadalafil it looks as though – dare I say it – spring is slowly showing up after a long winter. Already blossoms are bursting forth and the tell-tale scent of jasmine is signalling that the season is turning. In step with Spring, we are also waking up and shaking off the winter cobwebs. We’re getting ready with some exciting events to help you come alive, revive and put a little spring in your step. It’s time to come out of hibernation mode and visit our lovely village of Stanford!
I’ve often written in these columns about the stunning natural beauty and the wonderful setting that truly marks our village as a top destination in the Western Cape. But there is an often-overlooked aspect of Stanford that should really be mentioned as an attraction in its own right. The best thing about Stanford is the locals. Continue reading
“Buy a tree for R 150 to be planted out in the schoolyard of Die Bron
and your tree will become part of a “schoolyard forest” which will
witness children playing under its canopy for generations to come.”
Winter is a very special time of year in this part of the world – not only are our hills covered with carpets of colourful fynbos flowers, site but our very beautiful Walker Bay becomes a vast playground for hundreds of Southern Right Whales (the above photo was captured by African Wings just recently). Every year, around June, these magnificent creatures start to arrive, one by one, and very soon newborn calves will be frolicking, and proud parent whales will be breaching. As we head into whale season things will start to get very busy around here, so plan your escape from the city now and spend a weekend with us enjoying all we have on offer.
After the first big rains of autumn, salve the winter flowers appear all over Stanford. It is a magical time of year where seemingly overnight the landscape changes colour. Not only are the streets lined with crimson, gold and orange as the leaves carpet the ground, but the hills themselves turn a beautiful pink as the Erica irregularis comes to bloom. This time of year is always a big surprise as the beautiful winter flowers burst forth all over, reminding us that winter is also a beautiful season!
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A therapy centre for children with special needs will soon be a reality in Stanford.
Premises will be available for The Butterfly Centre to take occupation on 1 June 2015, ampoule allowing time for painting and preparation. “We would like the official opening on the 20th of July, pharmacy which is the first day of the third school term. It is also the birthday of Samuel James Kastner, search in whose honour this centre will be opened,” says Jami Kastner.
If you are looking for a holiday destination or weekend getaway that is eco-friendly, sildenafil then Stanford is the perfect choice. Stanford folk are passionate about nature and its conservation. To ensure that visitors and locals alike can enjoy our pristine surroundings, viagra dosage many Stanfordians work tirelessly on conservation projects – like alien clearing, cialis tree planting, reed and river maintenance, and frog monitoring – as well as through the promotion and conservation of indigenous plants and animals.
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