From tragedy to triumph. . . Roman

Carolyn Frost|Published

Hello and goodbye. . . young Roman, and companion Samuri, walked to the end of their paddock as I left, as if to say “goodbye, come back soon”. . . Karin Paschen, ...

Nature inspires elegance at Vergelegen’s new Potting Shed

Carolyn Frost|Published

Vergelegen Garden Committee member Dr John Rourke, homeware curator Tania Coetzer, and Vergelegen managing director Wayne Coetzer. The Potting Shed Gift Shop staff ...

Fire power

Carolyn Frost|Published

The AT-802 is a Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) and has served with distinction on the front lines of wildfires for more than 10 years. It is a fast, maneuverable ...

Before and after. . .

Carolyn Frost|Published

PICTURE: JOHN SMITHPIctured above, an aerial view of the major roadworks that were done in one of the sections of Clarence Drive, between Gordon’s Bay and Rooi Els, ...

Master in writing, storytelling

Carolyn Frost|Published

Master storyteller, Dorian Haarhoff, left, with Henk Cerfonteyn, at one of his memorable Herman Charles Bosman evenings. A memorable birthday, about a decade ago, ...

Salt: the spice of life at Waterford

Carolyn Frost|Published

Try a salt and wine paring, with some excellent bread. Craig shares his interesting journey with salt, over a perfectly-paired meal. The menu is seasonal, and sure ...

Some enchanted evening

Carolyn Frost|Published

Imagine yourself at Versailles in the glorious gardens and rose-scented twilight air, or dancing on the lawn to jazz and swing, in the era of The Great Gatsby. . ...

Matric dress holds special memories

Carolyn Frost|Published

Kira Pienaar, left, wearing the same dress as her mom Liza wore 29 years ago, pictured above right. Kira Pienaar and Durand van DrielDurand van Driel and Kira PienaarKira ...

Sky’s the limit for iron woman Kayla

Carolyn Frost|Published

Somerset West’s Kayla Jordaan, in the final stretch of the cycling event of the triathlon, going past the beautiful Lake Molveno, Italy. ...

Strand Library celebrates a page-turning 120 years

Carolyn Frost and OWN Correspondent|Published

Friends of Strand Library committee members, from left, Nita Blaauw, Elna Cloete, Elfie du Toit, Anna-Marie Stadler, Annalie Smit and Carina Reyneke. The Friends ...

Damn fine

Carolyn Frost|Published

Bolander editor Carolyn Frost got a bird’s eye view of local dams over the weekend, from a vintage 1946 Piper Cub. . . Theewaterskloof Dam, pictured, is currently ...

Dipstick. . . the unfettered feline, leading a charmed life

Carolyn Frost|Published

Perched in his favourite tree, this feline is the perfect mascot. Keeping his claws nice and trim. Charming from tip to toe. Megan Burgess, whose second job profile ...

Showcase of music, fondue

Carolyn Frost|Published

Cheesy goodness, on a cold winter’s day. Try some of Delheims award-winning wines over lunch. Bolander headed over to Delheim last week for a first-hand experience ...

Sewathon benefits SLP’s Love in Action

Carolyn Frost|Published

Bolander headed out to Kelderhof last week to meet up with a group of Somerset West women gathered for a Sewathon. They had gathered to make warm tracksuits for ...

Cold weather didn’t dampen spirits at Muratie fest

Carolyn Frost|Published

Keeping the vibe high were musicians Matt Kruger and Warrren Tutu, of the band Kruger & Tutu. Matt, who is a French, English and Afrikaans songwriter and musician, ...

Donating blood saves lives

Carolyn Frost|Published

Bolander editor Carolyn Frost stopped in at the mobile blood bank last Friday, run by Western Cape Blood Service, to donate - only to discover that as of Thursday ...

Vandalism leaves Helderberg Basin in the dark

Carolyn Frost|Published

Picture: Courtney Africa/African News Agecncy(ANA)Theft and vandalism has left Eskom customers in Gordon’s Bay, Strand Somerset West, Railways and surrounding areas ...

Wild, wet world

Carolyn Frost|Published

During a short break in last week’s abysmal weather, a walk at Radloff Park yielded views of a water-saturated landscape, after the Lourens River breached its banks, ...

Winnie winter fun

Carolyn Frost|Published

The Playhouse in Somerset West was a hive of activity over the school holidays, with the children buzzing about excitedly before and after Winnie-the-Pooh at multiple ...

NSRI benefits from Mustang 60th gathering at SFC

Carolyn Frost|Published

Following the successful Mustang 60th Anniversary event in April this year held at the Stellenbosch Flying Club, an amount of R8 300 was raised for the NSRI by raffles ...

Tales of a life well lived

Carolyn Frost|Published

Roger ChennelsRoger Chennells at his international book launch in Amsterdam recently. On a warm and windy afternoon, Wednesday May 29, I stood in a steadily-moving ...

Tales of a life well lived

Carolyn Frost|Published

Roger Chennells in Amsterdam, at the international launch of his book. Carolyn FrostOn a warm and windy afternoon, Wednesday May 29, I stood in a steadily-moving ...

Old friends. . . sit on a park bench like bookends

Carolyn Frost|Published

Christine Sapsford, left, and Wendy Carter, from The Friends of Somerset West Library, on the new bench in the front garden at the library. It was donated by Stephan ...

New exhibition at Morgenster

Carolyn Frost|Published

Nina HolmesBolander was present at the launch of acclaimed artist Nina Holmes’ exhibition Passages, ...

Top class riders to compete in Stellenbosch

Carolyn Frost|Published

South African National Equestrian Schools Association (Sanesa) Winelands and Overberg are hosting their third multi-discipline Core League Qualifier at Stellenbosch ...

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