Kingswood BUZZard

The official Newsletter of the Kingswood Golf Estate HOA

November 2020 Edition #1

From the CEO

Welcome to the new-look Kingswood BUZZard

Wow, we have two months left till this bizarre year winds down. It has been challenging on many fronts, and will forever be known as the year COVID-19 changed the world. But we have been fortunate. Our home owners conducted themselves in an exemplary manner this year and, because of that, our estate was virtually untouched by the coronavirus

But, of course, the impact of the lockdown on business has been devastating, and very few of our home owners were untouched by its effects. So we encourage you to support local businesses, especially those owned by home owners. To this end, we will showcase our home owners’ businesses in each issue of the Kingswood Buzzard going forward.

Some fabulous news is that we have finally become the owners of the golf course (yaaaay!) after many frustrating months of delay. The transfer went through on 27 October, and the HOA team is looking forward to this new chapter in the history of our magnificent estate. I would like to acknowledge the hard work of our dedicated trustees, and the input of all residents at our Town Hall meetings. Without you guys this would not have happened.

You have probably noticed some changes to our security personnel – not least of which is the smart new Kingswood branding on their uniforms. But some things have stayed the same. After a rigorous extended tender process involving five big security providers, we have entered into another three-year contract with Fidelity ADT.

Construction of the roads and infrastructure of Phase 4 is progressing well, and the planned completion date of 17 December is starting to look quite realistic. Homes are rapidly being snapped up so, if you are thinking of investing in another property on the estate, you should not delay. Chat to Pam Golding at the Gatehouse.

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Please note, the printable version is in a traditional 2-page magazine layout. Each page feeds over 2 pages.

Our last newsletter of the year will be in December, and it promises to be a real page-turner. We have recently partnered with Estate Living to produce our newsletter, so please let us know what you think of the new format and content. And let us know what you are looking forward to reading in future. This is, after all, your community, and your newsletter.

Thank you
Willem Jacobs

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Trustee

Hi Everyone.

I am Amanda Smit, and I am a co-opted trustee on the board of trustees for Kingswood HOA. Kingswood is an extremely fast-growing estate, even despite the very difficult year 2020 has been, with the majority of the year spent in a national lockdown.

We have more than 20 houses currently being built, and we have welcomed more than 10 new home owner families on our lovely estate this year. This brings us to a total of 459 houses.

As a board, we have realised that the demographic of Kingswood Golf Estate is rapidly changing, and our home owners have a vast spectrum of interests. So we have decided to partner with the very competent team at Estate Living to help us reach as many of you as possible, and to provide you with a newsletter that everyone can enjoy.

We have decided on this particular format as our lives are so digitally inclined these days, and – hopefully – this will make it easier for everyone. So, whether you are reading this with your morning coffee at home or at work, or whether you are catching up on some reading while getting to your steps goal for the day on the treadmill, or perhaps you are a new parent trying to stay awake through the midnight pyjama drill, we hope you enjoy this new format and the content that was created especially for you. Thank you to our dedicated and hard-working CEO Willem Jacobs, and the brilliant team from Estate Living, especially Louise Martin and Jaimé-Lee Gardner. I hope that this is the beginning of a long and prosperous journey together.

Please keep healthy and safe out there.

Cheers for now.
Amanda Smit

Kingswood BUZZard News

Community outreach

2 min readThe residents of Kingswood Golf Estate in George are very aware of how fortunate they are to live on a safe, spacious, green estate with loads of facilities and activities – both on-site and close by. And, as this was made more evident as their movements and activities became constrained due to the coronavirus, it got them thinking about the challenges faced by less well-resourced people.

Security Team steps out in Style

2 min readExplore the importance of Security for estate residents and guests, ensuring safety and peace of mind at all times.

Play golf like a girl

3 min readDiscover why Ginny Schoombie relocated to the Garden Route: a paradise for golf enthusiasts looking for great courses.

Kingswood for the birds

4 min readExplore Kingswood and connect with fellow birders. Discover local insights from Peter Ginn, an expert birding author.

Should domestic cats stay indoors

4 min readExplore the fascinating world of domestic cats. Learn how their playful behavior reflects their natural hunting instincts.

Kingswood Community grows as construction continues

3 min readAmong the many things we had to worry about this year was the spectre of half-finished constructions just sitting there – some with roofs, some with half roofs, and some completely roofless and exposed to the elements.

Colour is also a spectrum

5 min readAnd it is subjective. Spring has come and gone and, as summer approaches, there’s a palpable sense of possibility and renewal. So it’s a great time to brighten up our lives and our homes to match the sense of optimism and – yes – even joy.

Lekker ‘n local – Aloe from Africa

3 min readDiscover the benefits of Lekker ‘n local Aloe ferox, a powerful natural remedy with over 130 therapeutic substances.

COVID-19 has not disappeared – Don’t drop your guard

3 min readWe’re all tired of wearing masks, not hugging our friends, and washing our hands till they dry up and look (and feel) like sandpaper. But we just have to look at what’s happening in the northern hemisphere to realise that this is not the time to drop our guard.

Should you use MYERS-BRIGGS in your management team?

3 min readExplore how Myers-Briggs can transform estate management by enhancing team dynamics and communication among board members.

Understanding the Eastern Cape’s Day Zero

5 min readPort Elizabeth has hit Day Zero – that dreaded spectre that had Capetonians tossing and turning in their unwashed sheets a few years ago. In some parts of the city the taps have – literally – been turned off, and water is trucked in by tanker.

Staycation Garden Route

4 min readThe Garden Route is one of the best tourist destinations in the world, and you are already here!. So – if you need a break (and we all do) – take one in your own back yard. It’s time for a fabulous staycation. Do some day trips, or take time out to really appreciate the great opportunities just down the road.

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