International Nelson Mandela Day this year saw a turnout from Amberglen to undertake a great tidy-up of the grounds of Nogqaza Primary School in Howick. Cottage residents, Trustees, Admin Staff, Care Centre, Grounds, Estate Staff and the General Manager of Amberglen joined the Headmaster, Mr Mpisi, his staff, some parents and pupils in this activity. In a couple of hours, a vast amount of litter had been cleared and weeds had been cut back, leaving the school much improved in readiness for the pupils' return after their winter break. Photos by Brian Wakeford

Gloria McConnell came across a letter that had been carried on an aircraft that crashed in Scotland in 1984. It lay on an exposed hillside for forty-eight hours and the envelope was covered with mud. The Post Office collected all the scattered mail and sent this one on to South Africa within a few days. The portrait behind is of her late husband, Mick. Photo: Brian Wakeford

An overcast day in Howick could not stop our first morning tea and cake event at Amberglen. Our residents dressed up to the nines for the occasion and enjoyed the various treats prepared by our resident chef and his team. Its great to be associated with the very best in retirement lifestyle and community spirit.

Our Care Centre is having an open day. Please come and join us for some eats and treats. There will be .... Gumboot Dancing Zulu Dancing Handing over of Teddy Bears to ER24 & MIDLANDS EMS

Words cannot describe the generosity of the Amberglen residents. All these goods going down to Knysna in support of those who have lost everything!And this is only the half of it! A very humbling experience indeed! Staff and residents at Amberglen have been generous and have worked hard to accumulate clothes, household goods, pet foods, bedding and all manner of useful items for the people of Knysna whose homes were devastated by fire. In conjunction with the Greater Ambers, two lorry loads will be sent down there. Photos by Brian Wakeford and Lulu

Family Day was celebrated with a picnic at Laggan Waters. There was a good turn-out of Amberglen residents and their families. The radio-controlled model yacht club and the fishing club gave demonstrations. Several braais cooked a variety of meats. There was a decorated hat competition for men and women with a prize for each. The event was organised by the Amberglen Social Club. Photos by Brian Wakeford

Amberglen Body Corporate held its Annual General Meeting on 20th April. Residents registered their attendance. The photos of seven candidates for election as Trustees were displayed with the Rev Tom Fawdry showing a cheerful interest. In readiness for the start were Fred Kleyn, the Chairman, and Yvette Schoeman, the General Manager. Members of the Body Corporate in the audience prepared to vote. Fred Kleyn opened the meeting. The General Manager and the Chairman listened to questions from the floor. The tea bar was operated by members of the Social Club. The General Manager announced the results of the election of Trustees. After the AGM, the Trustees held a short meeting. Thanks to all members of the Body Corporate for attending and for contributing to a cheerful and constructive meeting. Photos by Brian Wakeford

Lightning struck the old gum tree by Laggan Waters on 24th March. It had been hit previously and was dead and very dry. Residents watched it burn for a while. The lightning dislodged two shards from the trunk, leaving a gaping hole. Scotty Burge retrieved them to use as braai fuel. Photos by Brian Wakeford

Scotty Burge, Rod Storrow and Derrick Whitting were out on Laggan Waters this week spraying to control water lily weed. Photos by Brian Wakeford