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A CLASSIC EVENT
Nottingham Road
The inaugural two-day Love Notties Classic 2023 was successfully launched at Gowrie Farm and Bosch Hoek Golf Courses. This event was initiated to raise much-needed funds for the Love Notties NPC and showcase the two magnificent courses. Over R100 000 was raised to provide Love Notties with essential resources to continue funding their voluntary work and running costs!
The People
1. Andre & Sean Joubert
2. Linda Smith, Missy Hughes, Murray & Michael Pitt, Debi Stewart & Yzelle Greyling
3. Roger Gerrish & Phil Roberts
4. Linda Smith & Missy Hughes
FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A COFFEE?
The Local in Lions River is where it’s at — delicious coffee and gorgeous people as well as great live music on Sundays.
THE MIDLANDS THROUGH THE EYES OF A LOCAL!
Meet foundryman and frontman Luke Falconer. You may have seen his beautiful bronze sculptures at the local galleries or heard him play in his band, The Fabric Shop.
@luke_falconer_studio
WHAT ARE SOME FUN ACTIVITIES THAT YOU ENJOY?
I love checking out what new artworks have arrived at The Platform Gallery. I’m also a big fan of the magnificent Dargle Valley Pottery - such an enchanting place, steeped in creative history.
WHERE IS YOUR GO-TO SPOT FOR THE BEST BAKED GOODS?
Upper Millstone has the most delectable pastries imaginable and also provided me with my daily bread through the dark days of lockdown.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SPOT FOR A DATE NIGHT?
The Rosetta Hotel has recently undergone a serious makeover and is one of the cosiest spots around. Definitely a goodie for a romantic night out!
TELL US ABOUT A "HIDDEN GEM".
InkyBird Tattoo Studio in Howick. I’ve always been a fan of tattoos and we have an incredible artist here in Howick who does some of the most exquisite fine-line work I have ever seen.
FAVOURITE MARKET?
I think REKO is really amazing. It’s a proper community project supporting the trade of the highest quality produce.
