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It's April and that means Easter and family time is around the corner. In this day and age, so many have bought into the commercializing of Easter - chocolate bunnies, eggs and tons of sweeties, and forgotten the true meaning behind the fundamentals of the message it shares - the sacrifice
to save man from his all consuming selfishness.
Not a bad time to throw some Compassion around then!
Compassion can pull us together when so many material things pull us apart. So with a sprinkle of compassionate festivity to you all, happy April!! 
An excerpt on Compassion from the Book ''Haiku Mind''

don't hit the fly — 
he prays with his hands 
and with his feet 
— Issa Kobayashi

"The Dalai Lama was once asked how to teach children compassion in a world full of violence and intolerance. And he replied, 'teach them to like and respect insects.' For if we can learn to care about something that is tiny, strange, and not always easy to relate to, then we can realize that insects, like everything in Nature, share the same life. And in turn we could eventually realize that all human beings — not just our particular group or country — also share the same life. Haiku is a way to remember how everything is connected in our world, and if we feel connected we will not harm things, but rather care for them. Haiku is often about noticing and caring for the small; more than any other haiku poet, Issa was known for his compassion toward small creatures. This was an idea taken from Issa's belief in Pure Land Buddhism, namely that we should not harm any creatures, from human beings down to insects, and that we should have compassion toward them because we are all part of the same life force. Haiku is an apt reminder that in order to nurture our compassion toward other people and the world, we can begin by extending our compassion to all living things in Nature, by starting with insects like the tiny fly. Starting with the small."
Part of the amazing team keeping the Estate looking fabulous! Albert, Ruan and Jacob!

So lets get into the what's what and when for our gorgeous Clarens and beyond! 
Stars of Sandstone Event is from the 4th April to the 14th April. However there is a fabulous opportunity to travel there in style from the 3rd to 6th April 2019

TRAVEL TO STARS OF SANDSTONE 2019 AND STAY IN STYLE ON SOUTH AFRICA’S LEGENDARY BLUE TRAIN

A very exciting feature for Stars of Sandstone 2019 will be the arrival of a special charter of The Blue Train at the event.  The Blue Train will be departing Pretoria on 3rd April at 09h00 and will be spending 2 nights at Sandstone Estates, departing on 5th April at 18h00 for arrival in Pretoria on the 6th April at 10h00.  Early booking is essential and you could be one of only 52 passengers to share in the experience.

The event in 2019 is going to be the best ever, featuring over 25 operating locomotives traversing Sandstone's 26km 2ft Narrow Gauge Railway. They range from the 1895 'Lawley' that was used on the Beira railway, to an ex-South African Railways Class 91 diesel, built in the USA in 1973. Sandstone's most recently restored locomotive, a 1915 USA'Baldwin' will be steaming, and on 5 April, Sandstone's very latest two year restoration will be unveiled: ex-South African Railways Class NG-10. As well as the unforgettable sights and atmospheres of the steam experience, there will be vintage aircraft, tractors, steam engines, vintage cars, military vehicles, and also Sandstone's own team of 24 Afrikaner Oxen on display, pulling original Voortrekker wagons. At the end of thrilling days' sights and experiences, you can return to the Blue Train for delicious food and pampered comfort, preparing you for the following day's attractions and excitements.

Three nights' accommodation on board The Blue Train, from Pretoria Station to Sandstone Estates and return, as well as all snacks, meals as indicated on the itinerary, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), Cognacs, Cuban Cigars, Blue Train gifts and Butler Service plus 2 days entrance to and transfers to and from the event. Excluded is French Champagne, Caviar, purchases from the boutique shop, external telephone calls on The Blue Train and any purchases at the destination. For fares and booking information contact Dave Richardson: Email: daver@sandstone.co.za Mobile: +27(0)82 447 9167 Land line: +27 (011) 805 4692 Website: www.starsofsandstone.com
6th and 7th April 2019

Hope you are packed and ready for the Mighty Amohela! Lots of excitement for this first in Clarens! Ride safe to all those participating and enjoy the vibe this weekend!
Saturday 6th April 2019

The Orange Apple Country Craft Market in Fouriesburg! A fun day out for the family!
Ma en Dogterkamp
12-14th April 2019
Contact Zieta on +27 82 959 3150
Cluny Animal Trust are looking for sponsors for doggie kennels in the Clarens and Fouriesburg areas. Please help support this amazing team who do so much for the animals in the community and surrounds.
Mountain Bike Weekends Every Month End at Afriski until 26 May 2019!

Afriski is Southern Africa’s only mountain biking destination that provides lift assisted riding and a newly added shuttle service for your enjoyment and mountain biking pleasure.
What’s on Offer?
Afriski Mountain Resort has focused on creating a mountain biking destination for all levels of mountain bikers out there. Whether you are young or old, an experienced or beginner rider, we have what you have been searching for. Our offering includes:
+- 40km of groomed trails
5 Enduro stages
5 Downhill tracks (which include the UCI African Continental Cup Track and South African Cup Series tracks)
A 6km XCO track (official UCI African Continental Cup)
Untouched bridal paths
Marathon routes
Slope Style course with multiple features and jump lines
GPS guided out rides to the Escarpment, which overlooks KZN and allows you a glimpse of the famous Amphitheatre. These views cannot be explained and you need to see them for yourself.
A kids pump track.
GoldiLocks, the newest addition to our trail network. With 10.3km’s of mountain biking bliss, running from the top of the resort all the way down to the  Malbamatso river, Goldilocks will provide you with non-stop fun.
We are busy constructing a 5km flowtrail which will start from the top of the slope and wind its way down to finsih back at the ski lift for your next run. Enjoy the variety of having a trail where very little peddling is required, but the benefits of berms and turns are still there.
Why Afriski?
We are open all summer long but we have dedicated MTB weekends where the lift assist T-bar will run for the duration of the weekend. Afriski is the only resort in Southern Africa that offers the unique feature of the lift assist T-bar. Riders can enjoy all the joy of the Afriski offerings, without having to peddle uphill. In under seven minutes, the T-bar will have you at the top of the slope, where you can choose your next challenge on your bike.
Not only do we offer unique mountain biking opportunities, but we have fun for the whole family. Kids will be entertained with our kids programme, and we have many other activities for the whole family while you hit the trails. We offer a range of activities, including monster rollers, abseiling, treasure hunts, hiking, paintball, and many more. Sky restaurant is also a fantastic spot to cuddle up with a good book or watch the slope to see what the riders are getting up to.
There are all inclusive packages that fit all budgets and needs to make your experience an unforgettable one. Afriski is not just mountain biking heaven, but also a fantastic all-year-round adventure destination and perfect for company getaways and team buildings.
Taking your training to the next level
Afriski is the perfect venue for high altitude training if you want that extra advantage in your next race or if you just wish to take on your friends in a friendly competition on some of our downhill or enduro tracks. By training at high altitudes, athletes aim to allow their bodies to produce extra red blood cells before heading down to compete at lower elevations and take advantage of their changed physiology, which should last for 10 days. At 3222m you can certainly make the most of this advantage.
Booking Information:
0861 AFRISKI
bookings@afriski.net
21st Annual Easter Dinosaur Fun Run
Date:   April 20
Time:   8:00 am
Organiser  David Groenewald
Email:  1davidgroenewald@gmail.com for more info
Lush is back in Clarens in 2019
18,19,20 April 2019 - Noah's Cheese Farm, Node R712, Clarens

A great new, spacious venue
You can camp with your cars

Tickets on sale now
https://www.howler.co.za/events/lush-festival-3136

Website: https://www.lushfestival.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lushclarens
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lushclarens
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lushclarens
Date: 04 - 05 May 2019
Province: Outside SA
Location: Afriski Mountain Resort, Lesotho
Entries Close: 02 May 2019
Starting Time: 10:00
Late Entries: No
Timed By: Elite Timing
ROAG Registration: No

RACE DETAILS:
Race Start Time Sat | Enduro10:00  - Sun | Downhill11:00
Entry Fee - R 350,00

Online Entries https://www.roag.co.za/online-entries.aspx?EventID=2405
Upcoming.....don't forget to enter! This is for such a good cause. Cluny Animal Trust are amazing and do so much for the needs of the animals!

Can you Quizz?

Q: In which city did the young journalist, Winston Churchill, escape from prison during the Anglo-Boer War?
 
A - Johannesburg
B - Pretoria
C - Cape Town
D - Bloemfontein

Answer to last months Quizz: Q : The islands of Zanzibar and Madagascar are in which ocean? Answer - C - Indian
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