Another busy week is behind us and despite very uncomfortable heat and humidity we had good attendances. On Friday morning we had a full field for our monthly IF Trips competition. Once again the winners of the main prizes were Horse Beeching, Rita Aitken and Jo Boonzaier. In the second spot were Chris Lake, Arthur Daugherty and Angus Snowden. Well done to all these fine players and special thanks to David Mason and the team at IF for supplying and presenting the prizes.

 

The Prickett Cup was on offer on Saturday, and was won by Fred Palmer, Peter Bailie and Nina Guest.

 

Runners-up were Jean Pluke, Vince Seale and Andy Hitchcock. Winners of the first round losers were Tom Hartley, Olga Hutt and John Bayley. Many thanks to the Quarry Super Spar for their generous prize vouchers and the enjoyable lunch with which we rounded off a hot but fun-filled morning.

 

The Artisan’s 2-4-2 comes up this Friday (11th), and Artisan’s Roll is planned for the 16th (not 20th as reported last week).

Thank you to Chris Lake for sharing his photo taken of the structure at Highcroft which is reputed to be the first school room utilised for Hilton Road School from 1903.

 

This corrugated iron building would have been completed in around 1895/6. At one time Highcroft was home to Mr IJ Van der Vyver, once a principal of Laddsworth Primary School. Laddsworth celebrated their 113th birthday on 1 March 2016.

Our apologies to Ingrid Oellermann for omitting her name from the list of new committee members. She will take over the arrangements for the management of the club house. Thanks Ingrid.

Cowan House Co-educational Preparatory School, in Hilton, was delighted to host the HeronBridge 1st XI and U11 Cricket teams from Johannesburg. This is a tour of great tradition, now in its 9th year, which provides sporting experiences and fosters friendships for the boys, parents and coaches alike.

 

Pictured are the Cowan House and HeronBridge 1st Cricket teams with their coaches, and in the background, the Cowan House families enjoying a social braai and, on the right, the indoor sports centre.

 

News supplied by Cowan House Co-educational Preparatory School.

 

 

MWEB will be offering fibre to home - they are digging up Old Howick Road already.

 

So What's Fibre About?

On Friday 19 February the Senior Primary Gala took place at Laddsworth Primary School where the following records were broken:

 

Patrick Lamb (Kudu): U9 Individual Medley; U9 x 25m Backstroke; U9 x 25m Butterfly; U9 x 25m Freestyle
Ellen Oosthuizen (Oribi): U9 x 25m Backstroke
Ella Shuttleworth (Nyala): U10 x 25m Breaststroke
U9 Boys (Kudu): 4 x 25m Freestyle Relay
Open Boys (Kudu): 4 x 25m Freestyle Relay News supplied by Laddsworth Primary School.

A bunch of Laddsworth Primary School swimmers enjoyed completing the Aquelle Midmar Mile 2016 swim. Those who brought their medals to school were congratulated by our Headmaster, Gavin Lambooy, in Assembly on Monday.

 

Pictured below left clockwise from left: Josh Heafield, Callum Pollard, Brooklyn Riggien, Tyron Anderson, Megan Anderson, Rachel Wheeler and Camryn Heafield.

 

Pictured below right: Aaron Ward (Photo by Kim Ward)

 

News supplied by Laddsworth Primary School.

 

To celebrate the birthday of Scouting’s Founder, Lord Robert Baden-Powell, which was on 21 February, cubs and scouts around the globe wear their uniforms. Annually at Laddsworth Primary School we see a growing number of pupils joining this movement which teaches life skills; including how to be good citizens, learning ways to improve the world as well as indoor and outdoor challenges.

 

Coming to school in their uniforms gives the children a chance to show off all their hard-won badges.

 

Pictured here in front L-R: Angus Edkins, Kaylim Humphrey and Emily Wood
2nd row L-R: Tristan Kirby, Sean Kleu and Caiden Coehlo
3rd row L-R: Ayanda Makhaye, Leighton Kruger, Brenna Doyle and Daniel Denton
4th row L-R: Michael Finch, Aphiwe Ambler, Kyle Bullock, Ethan Kleu, Daniel Briscoe and Matthew Scott

 

News supplied by Laddsworth Primary School.

 

 

 

Grace College was founded in 1999 and are still passionate now, as back then, about providing sound academic education in a private, co-educational, day scholar environment.

 

Grace College will be hosting an Open Day on Friday, 26 February 2016. Prospective parents will be welcome between 11.00am - 5.30pm.

 

For more information contact Grace College on +27 (0)33 343 2177.

 

Swimming is taught by professional coaches at Cowan House Co-educational Preparatory School, and the fact that five school records were broken at the Senior Primary Gala this term shows how standards are improving. Seen in action at the recent Cowan House Grade One and Two gala is seven year old Robyn Green.

 

News supplied by Cowan House Co-educational Preparatory School.

Hedgehogs and Daisies Daycare will be starting a Tiny Tot Class at our wonderful school.

Life Hilton Private Hospital was privileged and honoured to welcome its very special Leap Year baby, born on February 29, weighing 4.2kg.

Prevention of dental problems is our first and most fundamental belief at Hilton Family Dental Care. A routine 6 monthly dental examination is essential to prevent dental decay and tooth ache, which can eventually lead to root canals and extractions if not addressed. Diagnostic x-rays are taken to view any hidden cavities, to assess oral development, the joints, the presence of impacted teeth as well as any other dental conditions.

 

Regular dental cleanings are required to remove plaque, calculus and tartar build up which can lead to gum disease. A scaling and polishing is done by your dentist as well as a fluoride treatment.

 

Your dentist will also explain dietary factors that can prevent cavities and enforce good oral hygiene by showing you correct brushing and flossing techniques.

 

News supplied by Hilton Family Dental Care.

 

Grace College pupil, Matthew Menear (Grade 12), scored 129 runs off just 78 balls against Wembley College recently and followed that up with 61runs not out against Faithway College. Congratulations Matthew on these sterling performances on the Cricket pitch.

 

Pictured: Matthew Menear

 

News supplied by Grace College.

Grace College held its annual Inter-house Gala at the St Anne’s pool recently. Sunny skies, a spirited atmosphere and exciting swimming, all made for a great Gala. Six records tumbled altogether and swimmers are to be commended for their efforts. Carmel were the overall winners, with Sinai in second place and Ararat in third position. A heartfelt thank you goes to St Anne’s for the use of their facilities as well as to all involved in making this a successful event.

Ronnoco Nursery has a range of plants and seedlings that are blooming and beautiful.

 

Veggie seedlings available at R1.00 / seedling - green pepper, celery, broccoli, bringal, butter lettuce, frilly lettuce, crisp lettuce, spring onion, large onion, spinach, kale, cauliflower, beetroot, cabbage, baby cabbage, rocket, parsley moss curled, coriander. Flower Seedlings in 6 packs at R15.00 each. Pawpaw Pink Lady at R45.00 each. Miniture carissa green carpet at R22.00 each.

 

Visit Ronnoco Nursery at 8 Amy Wilson Drive, Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 3245.

 

 

 

After the AGM our new President is George Oldham. Dave Trickett, Thelma Mylne, Barry Collier and Chris Purchase remain on the committee and new members are Arthur Daugherty, Mike and Nina Guest and Fred Palmer. We thank all these people for their willingness to serve our club and wish them well in their term of office.

 

The ever popular Artisan’s Roll on Wednesday was cut short by rain after ten ends. Winners on a count-out were Hugh Barr, Bob Mitchell and Charles Carr. Runners-up were Mike Fairhurst, Bill Ralphs and Burnice Shaw. Best of the losers, Gert and Gwen Snyman and Rodney Braithewaite received vouchers from Nino’s at Quarry Spar. Ian Fyvie’s team scored the most touchers and won potatoes donated by John Fowler.

 

Thanks to Artisan’s Pizza and Pasta, Nino’s and John Fowler for the prizes.

 

League results from Saturday were as follows: The Men’s second team played Collegians away and went down by 5 – 8. At home the third side had a close game against Richmond but unfortunately lost 6 – 7.

 

The final round in the current league will be played on Saturday when the seconds host Maritzburg West and the third side travels to Umgeni Waterfall.

 

The list for entries to the Quarry Spar Prickett Cup to be played on 5 March will be on the board this week.

The Inter House Swimming Gala took place on 15 February 2016. This year's winners were once again Newnham House, who won the gala for the fourth consecutive year. The Spirit Shield was shared between Churchill House and Pearce House.

 

News supplied by Hilton College.