To a Term Well Served

CAPTAINS CHAT

Last week was our 19th AGM which was very well attended. Thanks must go to every member who attended in person or by proxy. This is your club and it is gratifying to see the interest you show.

To a Term Well Served
It also marked the end of Frank McDonogh’s term as Club Captain. I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for the outstanding work and effort he has put into leading the club the last two years. It has not been without its challenges but with his dedication, together with the support of you and your committee, he has left the club in very good shape making my new role all that much easier.

At the AGM your new committee was voted in with some new faces making themselves available to serve and help in shaping the future of the club – I’d like to thank them on your behalf for all the time and hard work this will entail. I would also like to thank you all for giving me the opportunity to serve you as Club Captain for the next two years. It’s an honour and a privilege to accept this position and I promise to do everything in my power to maintain our position as one of the best golf clubs in the country. We want to give our members and visitors the most memorable golfing experience ever.

With the Erinvale team I will strive for continual improvement - as with any successful organisation doing nothing means going backwards and being overtaken by your competitors. Erinvale has an ageing population with an average age in the late sixty’s and if we do not make plans to attract the younger generation it will be very difficult to maintain what we currently enjoy. With this in mind your committee will be investigating all possibilities to achieve our goal of attracting new members. We will be working closely with the HOA and will present our findings to the members for consideration.

The culmination of my first week as your Club Captain was to host our last major of the year, the Captains Putter. This event was initiated in 1997 by our first Club Captain, Keith Colley. As is tradition I invited all Past Club Captains to participate on the day with nine able to accept. We had heavy rain fall during Friday night and early on Saturday morning that disrupted the early morning field but cleared in the late morning with super temperate weather for the rest of the day.

Pictured on the right are the Past Captain's participating in the Captain's Putter.

But with one of the worst droughts in history the rain was most welcome - we need every drop of moisture to sustain our beautiful golf course. Testament to the team, the course played very well even after such heavy rain.

Lou Rose won on a count out with Jim Almond on a superb score of 43 stableford points. Congratulations to all who participated to make the day a great success.

Pictured on the left are the 2015 Captain's Putter Winner, Lou Rose with
Keith Colley and Club Captain Dean Milbank

On Friday evening I hosted the Club’s Past Captains and their partners to dinner in the Legends Restaurant. This was a new initiative to thank them for their time in office and continued valuable advice in shaping our great club.

On behalf of the members may I put on record the Club’s appreciation for all they have done in the past.

We have a beautiful club, in a beautiful part of the world and my promise to every member is that I will celebrate and protect all that is wonderful about Erinvale and with your committee, diligently set about changing all that needs improving! 

Past Captain's Dinner

This is most likely the last communication of the year so all that remains is for me to wish all of you and your families a merry festive season and for those travelling come back safely.

Regards,
Dean Milbank



DIRECTOR'S REPORT

Staff Party
On Monday the 14th December, was the Annual Staff Party which we hosted at De Beers Soccer Club. On behalf of the staff we would like to thank the members who donated to the staff party it was greatly appreciated.





Service Awards
At the Christmas Party we recognised 3 individuals for long service awards and we thank-you them for always going the extra mile to look after our members and guests, your efforts are appreciated.


Pieter Joubert receiving is 10 Years
of Service Award 

Elson Mbovane receiving his 15 years
of service award. 

Yvonne Reyneke receiving her 20 years
of service award.

UPCOMING EVENTS

ECHO 2016
They say time flies when you’re having fun and to think we are about to launch the ECHO Golf Day 2016, is remarkable.

This year we have changed the process a bit. This year the Golf Shop will be taking the bookings, which are now open, and as things go every year it is a very popular event so please don’t leave it too late to enter.

Click here for more information.



Another Year Gone By
It’s my last newsletter for the year and I want to send out a special thank you to you, our valued golfer. Thank you for being part of our community and for supporting us this year. It’s been inspiring to see you enjoying your golf.

Now is the time to ask yourself some key questions about your golf in 2015. Did you get in as much golf as you wanted to this year? What was it that stopped you playing more golf in 2015? And is there anything we can do to help you to get out on the course more often? Was your golf up to the standard you wanted in 2015? Did you set yourself improvement targets and did you reach them? Or, for some reason, did you experience a decline in the standard of your golf?

Contact me about making 2016 the best golf year ever. In the meantime I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and please travel safely.

Regards,

Gavin

Wishing all our Members and Golfers a Fantastic Festive Season

FROM THE OFFICE

Happy Holidays
The Boland Golf Union Executive Committee and Boland Golf Union Office, wishes you and your family a blessed Christmas and prosperous 2016.

Van ons by die Boland Gholf Unie, mag julle feesgety gevul wees met liefde, lag en saamwees. Mag elke dag wat voorle vir julle vreugde bring in die nuwejaar.

Boland kantoor sal gesluit wees vanaf 24 Des 2015 tot 4 Jan 2016.

Hierdie is die laaste nuusbrief vir die jaar. Die volgende een sal die week van die 11de Januarie weer uitgaan

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All Boland Events - see here.
SAGA Events - see here.

2016 HIGHLIGHTS

Look forward to the following to be presented by the BGU in 2016
Inter district championship – Championships that will be all inclusive.
4 Ball alliance championship – Club Championship Challenge.

JUNIOR GOLF

 

Die Boland U19 span is tans op baie goeie vorm en kom vandag, 15 Desember, in hul eerste wedstryde van die toernooi te staan teen WP & KZN. Die spangees is goed en die manne is lus vir speel.

Suid Kaap het hulle toernooi gister goed begin deur Ekurhuleni en KZN oortuigend te wen en tans bo aan die punteleer te staan.

DATABASIS VAN SPELERS - BAIE BELANGRIK

Graag versoek ons Boland spelers in die Ope, Mid Am, Senior en Super Senior Afdelings om asseblief julle name, epos adresse en selnommers te mail na Elaine office@bolandgolf.co.za. Ons is besig om ons kontak lyste op te dateer vir 2016 en dit sal ons baie help om die korrekte spelers per groeping te bereik wanneer ons inligting moet uitstuur.

JUNIOR SPELERS wat hierdie jaar matriek skryf moet asb vir Mariette admin@bolandgolf.co.za laat weet, sodat ons julle inligting kan oorskuif na die Ope OOM en daardie kontaklys.

ARMANDT SE DROOM

Baie geluk aan ARMANDT SCHOLTZ wat sy Sunshine Tour Pro kaart die afgelope week in Bloemfontein gekry het. Hierdie is die begin van ‘n blink gholf toekoms vir jou! Boland Gholf Unie is baie trots op jou en wens jou alle sterkte toe met jou loopbaan!

 

Good day,

I'd like to thank Boland Golf Union for the help, support and privileges you have bestowed upon me throughout the years.

I am proud to announce that I have secured my 2016 Sunshine Tour Card and give thanks to Boland Golf Union, the Committee and the members.

I am the first one to admit that this is only a small step towards my dream as a professional golfer and nothing is guaranteed, but so many people helped me in achieving the first step of my dream, that I want to thank you for what you have done.

Regards,
Armandt Scholtz – A Bolander for life

DANIEL MANTEL

Boland Gholf Unie se gebede gaan tans uit na Daniel Mantel en sy familie.

Hy was Sondagaand in ‘n motorongeluk en lê tans in die intensiewe eenheid in Vincent Palloti Hospitaal. 

ADVIES VAN ONS PROS

As the game is getting more and more scientific, players are fighting the ever-constant battle to try to keep up. Getting your equipment checked can be an expensive thing but there are small things you can get checked to see if the clubs you are using are correct.

We sometimes forget how important the lie angle of the club is. If your lie is not setup correctly at setup position, you can make the best swing possible and the ball will not go straight.

Let me explain the lie angle of the club: it is how the club sits on the ground at address. We want the toe of the club to be slightly off the ground sitting up, and you should be able to fit a 50 cent coin under the toe of the club on address. The reason for this is how the shaft reacts during the golf swing. On the downswing your shaft bends, but not in the way many of us think, it actually presses the toe of the club down. So if your club is flat on the ground at address, your toe of the club will hit the ground first at impact, due to the way the shaft bends and will cause the clubface to open at impact and the ball will go right of target. So in this case your club lie angle is too flat for you and then vice versa is also true. When the toe is too far off the ground at address the heel of the club will hit the ground first at impact causing the clubface to close and the ball will go left of target.

This may sound very technical but it is an easy thing to get tested. You can have the best golf swing in the world but if your clubs lie angles are not setup correctly for you, it will not go straight.

To get your clubs tested, come see us. All our PGA Professionals at Swingfit will be able to help you and make the best recommendations for you.


James Wade
082 435 5831
james@swingfit.co.za 

Mareli Joubert
072 141 0774
marelij@swingfit.co.za 

Blanche Lamprecht
084 517 0672
blanche@swingfit.co.za 

Helena Buitendag
076 794 4419
helenab@swingfit.co.za

UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS FOR JANUARY 2016

4 - 5 January 2016 - Coastal NOOM
7 – 8 January 2016 - Dr Bam
9 January 2016 - Ceres Open
10 January 2016 - Ceres junior closed
16 January 2016 - Worcester Open
16 – 17 January 2016 - Free State Open
17 January 2016 - Worcester junior closed
17 January 2016 - Mid Am – Paarl
18 January 2016 - SA Am Stroke play Pre Q
21 January 2016 - Sen Am – Somerset West
23 – 24 January 2016 - GN Senior Open
23 January 2016 - Citrusdal Open
24 January 2016 - Citrusdal junior closed
25 January 2016 - SA Am Match play Pre Q
28 - 30 January - 2016 GN Open
31 January 2016 - TWK Open 

ADVERTEER IN ONS NUUSBRIEF

Adverteer in ons nuusbrief admin@bolandgolf.co.za

Programmes offered by Swingfit Golf Academy

GAP YEAR PROGRAM 2016 - Elite Program.
National Diploma in Professional Golf Training.
Warm Weather Golf Training Program.
Level 1 Coaching Program 

Contact admin@bolandgolf.co.za if you have a local business you wish to advertise.

How Well Do YOU Know The Rules?

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

How Well Do YOU Know The Rules of Golf?
On the 16th November we had a Level 1 Rules Day hosted by the WPGU and we are pleased to announce that the following members passed there Level 1 examination:

• Jean de Kock
• Karin Hailwax
• Brigitte du Plessis
• Shona Ferriman
• Val Stockley
• Lilo Seibold
• Anita Petersen • Christine Storey
• Patrick O’Farrell
• Gershville Arnoldus
• Nigel Wood
• Franz Seibold
• Dimetrie Pournara

Staff Christmas Party:
On Monday the 14th December the clubhouse will be closing at 19h00, in order to give the staff a well deserved Christmas Party.

We thank-you all member for your understanding and support it is appreciated


Click to enlarge Pro Shop Shoe Fitting:

People ask me, are shoes that important for a game of golf and my answer is always yes.

If you have uncomfortable shoes or if they are the wrong side it is as if you playing golf with incorrect fitted golf equipment.

With that in mind the Pro Shop team have arranged a great opportunity with a professional shoe fitting next week Monday 14th December 2015 at 10h00 hosted by FootJoy.

I encourage all too pop past, even if you are interested in finding out how they do.

Contact Us to find out more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

ECHO 2016
They say time flies when you’re having fun and to think we are about to launch the ECHO Golf Day 2016, is remarkable.

This year we have changed the process a bit. This year the Golf Shop will be taking the bookings, which are now open, and as things go every year it is a very popular event so please don’t leave it too late to enter.

Click here for more information.



Regards,

Gavin

Clearing up the Rules Debate

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

New Golf Rules:
There have been many discussions with regards to the new rules of golf which will be in effect from the 1st January 2016 and to assist you with a brief overview I have inserted a video done with both the USGA and R&A.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate in contacting me.

Staff Christmas Party:
On Monday the 14th December the clubhouse will be closing at 19h00, in order to give the staff a well deserved Christmas Party.

We thank-you all member for your understanding and support it is appreciated.

Photo of the Week:
Unfortunately this week’s photo is not a great one.

This particular photo was taken on a Saturday, where a member played out the bunker and never raked his/her footprints.

When it comes to bunkers, it is part of etiquette to leave the bunker in the same if not better condition than how you found it.

UPCOMING EVENTS

ECHO 2016
They say time flies when you’re having fun and to think we are about to launch the ECHO Golf Day 2016, is remarkable.

This year we have changed the process a bit. This year the Golf Shop will be taking the bookings, which are now open, and as things go every year it is a very popular event so please don’t leave it too late to enter.


Click here for more information.



Click to enlarge Great Gatsby New Year's Eve
Join us on December 31st to see the new year in in style!

We're hosting a Great Gatsby themed party.

See the poster for more details.

Regards,
Gavin

See who won the World Cup Commemorative Cup

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

World Cup Champions
Last Saturday the next of our Majors was played namely the ‘World Cup Commemorative Cup,’ which is a remembrance of Erinvale hosting the World Cup of Golf in 1996.

Congratulations to the winning team of Ray Townsend, Sue Clarke, Franz and Lilo Siebold.


World Cup Commemorative Champions 2015.


Best dressed team during the World Cup Commemorative Cup. Geoff Buultjens,
Dean Milbank, Brad Manson and Martin Butler.

Prize table

MHR Draw
Congratualtions to Lilo Siebold who won the MHR draw this time around.
She's pictured here with Captain Frank McDonogh 

Erinvale Captain Frank McDonogh handing over the trophy to Somerset West Captain Stephen Els Erinvale vs Somerset West (Sqeagles)

On Wednesday it was the return match between Erinvale and Somerset West, hosted at Somerset West. As per July the teams are made up of 10 men and 6 ladies in a betterball format with the pairing with the least amount of points being removed from each side.

Congratulations to Somerset West on their victory to level the series and we look forward to hosing them next year with intention in taking the trophy back.

AGM
A reminder that on the 7th December 2015 is the Club’s AGM!
With regards to the AGM pack that was sent out, please take note that points 4 on the information pack were it mentions ‘proposed change to the constitution’ is an error and is to be ignored.

GPS on Golf Carts
This week we are very pleased to announce that GPS have been installed onto the Club’s Golf Carts. These units will add tremendous value to the golf experience and we hope you will all enjoy them. With the GPS being installed there is an adjustment to the rental rates for members for 18 holes will increase from R200 to R225 and Non-Members the rate will increase from R310 to R350 effective 1st December 2015.



Check-in Procedure
Over the past weeks we have been noticing that golfers are not all checking into the pro shop before golf and in addition not handing the starter your player voucher.

It is a vital part of the controls that all golfers register with both the pro shop and starter before any game of golf.
We thank you in advance for your understanding and support.

 

Picture of the week
Here is this week's picture of the week.

It's a stuning sunset over the course and it was taken by Greg Todd.

If you have a great photo of Erinvale please send it to us here.

ECHO 2016
They say time flies when you’re having fun and to think we are about to launch the ECHO Golf Day 2016, is remarkable.

This year we have changed the process a bit. This year the Golf Shop will be taking the bookings, which are now open, and as things go every year it is a very popular event so please don’t leave it too late to enter.

Click here for more information.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Events for November
Click here to see all the vents happening at the club in November.

Click to enlarge A Galaxy of Stars
A special dinner/concert in collaboration with Cape Town Opera will be held upstairs on Wednesday 2nd December, under the title 'Galaxy of Stars'.

A three course meal will be served, and the concert will consist of three of South Africa's most exciting and talented young singers, who have already achieved fame here and abroad. The programme will include popular arias and songs from the shows. This will be a unique opportunity to listen to singers who have very recently achieved amazing results in international singing competitions.

Bookings to be made with reception on 021 847 1144 or reception@erinvale.co.za where the table/seating plan is available.

Great Gatsby New Year's Eve
Join us on December 31st to see the new year in in style!

We're hosting a Great Gatsby themed party.

See the poster for more details.

 

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Regards,

Gavin

The non-residents emerge victorious

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

Slobs, Snobs and Non Residents
Last weekend was the Annual Snobs, Slobs and recently added Non Residents (NR’S). As you can imagine the banter amongst the respective teams was entertaining.

The format was Individual Stableford with the team with the best average taking home the Trophy.
Congratulations to the NR’s with their inspirational captain, Brad Manson, for their win.

Snob’s vs Slobs vs Non-Res 2015 Results:
Non-Residents - 30
Slobs – 27
Snobs – 26 

Respective Captains of the Snobs -
Dean Milbank, NR'S - Brad Manson and Slobs - Martin Wickens.


Nico Kooij winning the MHR Draw

MHR Draw
As on every Thursday and Saturday the MHR draw is done for members with the winner needing to be in attendance and on Saturday we had a winner, congratulations to Nico Kooij for winning the latest MHR Draw.

Scotties Visit Erinvale
The last 3 weeks have gone in a flash, as it felt like only the other day the Scotties arrived for their Annual 3 week trip to Erinvale.

During their time as always there are a few Annual Challenge games that take place namely Scotties vs Eagles and Erinvale vs Scotties in a Friendship Cup.

This year the Scotties were very pleased with their victories in both fixtures and I am sure the Erinvale Members will be ready and waiting for next year.

On behalf of Erinvale we thank them for the friendship and we look forward to seeing them next year. Safe Travels. 

Friendship Cup. Scotties vs Erinvale.

ECHO 2016
They say time flies when you’re having fun and to think we are about to launch the ECHO Golf Day 2016, is remarkable.

This year we have changed the process a bit. This year the Golf Shop will be taking the bookings, which are now open, and as things go every year it is a very popular event so please don’t leave it too late to enter.

Click here for more information.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Events for November
Click here to see all the vents happening at the club in November.

Click to enlarge A Galaxy of Stars

A special dinner/concert in collaboration with Cape Town Opera will be held upstairs on Wednesday 2nd December, under the title 'Galaxy of Stars'.

A three course meal will be served, and the concert will consist of three of South Africa's most exciting and talented young singers, who have already achieved fame here and abroad. The programme will include popular arias and songs from the shows. This will be a unique opportunity to listen to singers who have very recently achieved amazing results in international singing competitions.

Bookings to be made with reception on 021 847 1144 or reception@erinvale.co.za where the table/seating plan is available.

Great Gatsby New Year's Eve
Join us on December 31st to see the new year in in style!

We're hosting a Great Gatsby themed party.

See the poster for more details.

Regards,
Gavin

Greetings from Erinvale 13 November 2015

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

Ladies Classic
On Monday the Ladies section successfully hosted the 16th Annual Ladies Classic and as per previous years there was a phenomenal turnout of 188 players who thoroughly enjoyed the golf course and the evening function.

Congratulations to all the winners and we look forward to next year’s Ladies Classic.


Winners Anne Connor & Sonja Koehler
with Martin Wickens, Karin Haliwax (Lady Captain)

Gerhild Cuje-Jakoby and Gisela Burg. 

Marie Marshall winning the Raffle.

FedEx Cup
Last weekend was the official prize giving of the year long FedEx Cup and the end of and era as FedEx have decided to not continue into the New Year with sponsoring the monthly medal. We thank Blake Higgin for his generous sponsorship over the years it truly has been appreciated by all members of Erinvale.

Congratulations to the overall winner being Louis Rose who had a tight race with Patrick O’Farrell by winning by a near margin of 1 point over the year long event, Mike Spagnoletti and Petro Kruger coming tied third.


Blake Higgin presenting
the FedEx Cup to Louis Rose


Patrick O'Farrell 2nd, Mike Spagnoletti 3rd ,
Louis Rose 1st, Blake Higgin
Fedex Title Sponsor.
Absent Petro Kruger tied 3rd.


FedEx prize table


Captain Frank McDonogh, Ria Houben,
Jacqui Battle and Axel Dedekind.

Hole in One
Congratulations to Axel Dedekind on achieving a Hole in one on the 8th Hole last Saturday the 7th November 2015. We hope you have many more.

A Hole in one is the rarest fluke in golf, the most perfect shot you can make and one that every golfer dreams of achieving.

Those who do earn bragging rights forever!

Axel Dedekind

Staff Movement
Over the past few months we have had a few shifts in staff personal and I would like to keep the members informed as to who is new and in what capacity they are responsible for.

Functions and Membership:
Kayleigh Basset decided to move on a few months ago and with her position being a vital role, we decided not to rush into the appointment, but rather find the right person and in the interim we appointed Janine Gous who has just completed her Events Management Diploma based at Lourensford in an intern capacity.

She has been incredible in her managing of our events in a professional ,but we always knew that she would be moving on from the 13th December, so in the meantime we have been searching for the right person and we are happy to announce and welcome to the team Venette Wolmarans who started in November. In the past 2 weeks she has been receiving handovers from the team and getting to understand the business and we are confident that she will a great asset to Erinvale.

We wish them both the best of luck and much success.

Janine Gous 

Venette Wolmarans

Chef:
Chef Rufus Peterson decided to move on to find new challenges in September, and we thank him for his dedicated time at Erinvale over the years.

Saying that, we welcome Erinvale’s new Head Chef Roger Hindley. Since his appointment he has been able to bring new life to the Catering team and with the positive feedback we have been receiving from his new a la Carte Menu and function food we believe we have the right man for the job and we wish him and his team the best of luck and success.

Roger Hindley A bit about Roger:
Born and raised in the Helderberg Area. After completing my studies at Protea Technical College I started my career as Jnr Chef De partie at Erinvale Hotel under the leadership of Chef Micheal Bridgemen.I had the opportunity to experience working in Ireland during this time. I spend some time at Erinvale Hotel and worked my way up to Sous Chef.

Leaving Erinvale I had the privilege to work with international Chefs and well know Establishments like Lanzarac Hotel, The Lacaron Hotel and The Commodore Hotel.

At the age of 28 I got my first opportunity to head up a kitchen at Morgenhof wine Estate with the well known French family Mr and Mrs Cointreau. After spending 4 years with Morgenhof I got head hunted by Zorgvliet Wine Estate. Here I was running the Zorgvliet Property and the Kaingo Game reserve in Limpopo. With Zorgvliet I got a lot of media exposure with Top Billing and Pasella.

I’m also trained in the art of Charcuterie and spend some time with the well know Charcutier Steve Jeffery running The Bistro at Blaauwklippen.

Night Golf
20th November 2015
Last week we sent outthe notice for Night Golf, so please don’t delay in booking as spots are limited to 72 players and this will be an event that you don’t want to miss.

Members cost is R295 and visitors cost is R395.

This fee includes:
- competition fee
- welcome cocktail
- braai afterwards 

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Click to enlarge A new way of reading the greens.

For those that have watched golf this year on the PGA tour you would have noticed a different way Adam Scott in particualr has been reading the greens and this style was created by a teaching pro by the name of Jamie Donaldson (not the Ryder Cup Player), and he has offered to come to Erinvale to host a course for our members from the 3rd – 9th December 2015.

If you are interested please book your spot with Rae Hast and the costs for the course is £100 (about R2100) a person with 15% discount if you bring your spouse along.

Click here to see the poster and get more details.
ECHO 2016
They say time flies when you’re having fun and to think we are about to launch the ECHO Golf Day 2016, is remarkable.

This year we have changed the process a bit. This year the Golf Shop will be taking the bookings, which are now open, and as things go every year it is a very popular event so please don’t leave it too late to enter.

Click on the poster for more details. 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Events for November
Click here to see all the vents happening at the club in November.

 

Golden Bowl Golf Challenge
18 November 2015
The proceeds of the event will be distributed to both St. Pauls Catholic Church as well as Little Angels home for disabled children in Somerset West.

Marketing opportunities are available on each hole, and we also have a trip to Mauritius for one lucky person who gets a hole in one on the day at a designated par 3.

Click here to see more.

A Galaxy of Stars
A special dinner/concert in collaboration with Cape Town Opera will be held upstairs on Wednesday 2nd December, under the title 'Galaxy of Stars'.

A three course meal will be served, and the concert will consist of three of South Africa's most exciting and talented young singers, who have already achieved fame here and abroad. The programme will include popular arias and songs from the shows. This will be a unique opportunity to listen to singers who have very recently achieved amazing results in international singing competitions.

Bookings to be made with reception on 021 847 1144 or reception@erinvale.co.za where the table/seating plan is available. 

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Great Gatsby New Year's Eve
Join us on December 31st to see the new year in in style!

We're hosting a Great Gatsby themed party.

See the poster for more details.

Regards,
Gavin