The Irene Dairy Farm is proud to host the South African National Blood Service on Thursday 13 March 2014 between 10:00 and 13:00.

Join the Irene Estate blood drive and show that you care.

Blood Drive:    Irene Estate

Date:                  Thursday, March 13, 2014

Venue:              Irene Dairy Farm, Tent in Parking Area

Time:                 10:00 to 13:00

It is with great excitement that I would like to share the opening of Wakaberry Southdowns tomorrow.

I hope I am one of the lucky 50 first visitors who stand in line to win some delicious Wakaberry Frozen Yoghurt 🙂

Hope to see you all there!!

Every month the coins from the Fountain of Life are collected and donated to the SPCA.

For the month of January an amount of R923.00 was collected and donated. We hope all who made a wish has their wishes come true.

To all who have taken photos at the Irene Farm – I am sure you all know we ask for a donation towards the Irene Homes.

For the Month of January an amount of R11 350.00.

To all for your generous support we would like to say thank you.

To all of you who have been missing out on “The Stall” night market at Southdowns, here are the dates for the next few months for you to diarise!

27 February,

27 March,

24 April,

29 May, and

26 June.

Be sure not to miss out 🙂

And to anyone interested in exhibiting you are welcome to contact Stalls organiser, Gareth Christie on 072 155 3924

Destination Irene sees much excitement from the 31 January – 2 February  2014.

The Irene Country Club hosts the South Africa vs Monaco Davis Cup tie.

I’m so excited 🙂 GOOOOOOOO South Africa 🙂

The coins in our wishing well are collected on a daily basis by farm management, these coins are banked monthly for the SPCA.

To all who have contributed we hope all your wishes come true.

I would like to say …. Thank you to all my fans and followers!

Without you all I would have no reason to write..

I hope you all have a wonderful New Year… Here’s to 2014 🙂

Merry Christmas to all 🙂

One of the real joys this holiday season is the opportunity to say thank you and wish you the very best for the new year.

Kind Regards, The Dairy Cow

Southdowns Shopping Centre excited to announce the Christmas Edition of The Stalls.

The Stall is a niche food and wine night market. For our Christmas market you can enjoy live entertainment by Hendrik Marxand.

Do your Christmas shopping in a vibrant atmosphere and great location for food lovers of all ages, providing a unique market experience.

We are looking forward to seeing you all there 🙂

Southdowns Shopping Centre Hours

Dear Valued Readers, 

Please note the Southdowns’ Shopping Centre operation hours have not changed. 

Apologies for the incorrect statement in this month’s newsletter.

Sincerely Yours, 

The Dairy Cow

A big thank you to all the FANS who attended, for those of you who do not know, the Beauty & Wellbeing Expo (26-27 October 2013) is a show dedicated to providing the consumer with the opportunity to get inside the hair, beauty, health and fitness industries. For all to learn more about the products and treatments, and meet the people who provide them.

Bursting with special offers, live demonstrations, stage shows and much more, our TEAM members were super excited to attend this amazing event with a surprise of their own for the guests who visited our stand.

A big CONGRATULATIONS goes to Susan Miller who was selected as the winner of our lucky draw. Susan Miller won herself an amazing stay at the African Pride Irene Country Lodge for two people.

Thank you to all who entered we certainly hope you will all be there again next year.

Diarize the below mentioned dates and avoid disappointment by making your booking now

Christmas Lunch

25 December 2013

If you enjoy a more home cooked type of Christmas Lunch with Friends and Family then join us for a Traditional Christmas Lunch Buffet across the road at the Irene Dairy Farm.  The Barn restaurant has become the quintessential family hangout. Jungle gyms and antique tractors steal the hearts of kids by the dozen, while parents get to sit down and tuck into an extensive and delicious Christmas Themed Lunch Buffet. Only R295 per person and if the kids climb down off the jungle gyms long enough to join you for lunch, they only pay half price if they are under the age of 13 years or no charge if under 6.

Saturday and Public Holidays 

Saturday Breakfast Buffet is R79.95 per person for the Chef’s Table and A La Carte will also be available at separate from 08:00 till 11:30

Braai Buffet is served from 12:30 till 15:00 @ R119.95 per person.

Sundays from 08:00 till 11:30

Breakfast Buffet is served on  @ R109.95 per person.

Sunday Lunch Buffet will be served from 12:30 till 15:00 @ R149.95 per person

Children between the ages of 6 – 12 will pay half price for any buffet meal.  There are no charges for children under the age of 6 for buffet meals.

Should you wish to have a la carte, a la carte will be served Mondays – Fridays 08h00 – 17h00 and a limited a la carte menu will be served over weekends Saturdays from 08h00 – 17h00

We do advised to book your table at The Barn Restaurant at your earliest convenience to avoid any disappointment.

Please note the Deck Restaurant next to the Farm Shop, only serves a la carte and works on a first come first serve basis.  The Deck Restaurant also does not take big groups.

During the week you can keep the little ones entertained by letting them build their own Pizza or getting some pop corn and a slush puppy at the Farm Shop for your walk to go visit the calves.

To book now or for more information contact:

Tel: 012 667 4822 or

email: barn@ireneestate.co.za

Diarise the below mentioned dates and avoid disappointment by making your booking now

Romantic Christmas Eve Dinner

24 December 2013

R300 per person Enjoy a Romantic Christmas Eve dinner with your partner and reflect on the past year, as we take you on a magical culinary experience. Indulge in our mouth-watering selection of seafood, sushi and other gastronomic pleasures. Enjoy a complimentary glass of “bubbly” on arrival and unwind in the relaxed atmosphere of the Meadow Green Restaurant. Share a complimentary bottle of Cap Classique while being entertained by our resident pianist. Bookings are essential. Click here for what is on the menu.

Christmas Lunch

25 December 2013

Bring along your family and celebrate Christmas Day Lunch with us at African Pride Irene Country Lodge where the highlight of the day will have to be our skydiving Santa Clause and his elves. GUESTS will be spoilt this festive holiday, with a stunning Christmas Themed Menu. While the kids will be delighted with an array of treats from Santa Claus himself, followed by their very own buffet and an afternoon of kiddies’ entertainment….

Old Year’s Eve Dinner

31 December 2013

R300 per person Share a special dinner with your beloved at African Pride Irene Country Lodge, before you go out and welcome in the New Year by exploring the many offsite activities Pretoria has to offer. For more information visit www.pretoria.co.za. Enjoy a delicious Seafood Extravaganza buffet comprising of prawns, sushi and many more mouth-watering dishes that makes for a special four course dining experience. Also included is a complimentary welcome drink as well as beautiful live music by our resident pianist. Bookings are essential. Click here for what is on the menu.

African Pride Irene Country Lodge Lamb Spit Braai

Every Saturdays and Public Holidays – Join us for Lunch

Join us every Saturday or Public Holiday at Lakeside for a delicious Lamb Spit Braai. Bring the whole family and enjoy a lakeside view which rivals most paintings.

To book now!

Tel: 012 667 64641 or

email: restaurant@irenecountrylodge.co.za

Spring Carnival Market:

25 October 2013         15:30 – 20:30

26 October 2013         09:00 – 15:00

Free Entrance

AMUSEMENT RIDES
The ever popular amusement rides similar to Gold Reef City rides right here in your back yard and this year they have an even bigger variety with their latest addition of the “Dragon Roller Coaster”. So save that pocket money! Parents this is certainly a way to keep the little ones occupied for hours. Click here to read more…

Raffle & Tombola

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
We have two fun filled days planned from a clown show, as well as clowns on stilts doing some juggling and balloon sculpting and a live band filling the air with amazing sounds. Fashion Show, Karate Demonstration and the well-known EMC dancers, will keep the adults entertained all day.

Awesome Prizes to be won

FOOD STALLS
Feeling peckish, as well as all the wonderful sweets and treats, we have a wide variety of food stalls that include pancakes, donuts, burgers, hot dogs, etc… there’s sure to be something for everyone. If you are interested in becoming a vendor,  click here for application forms

FLEA MARKET
A variety of stalls available to ensure you roam around for hours, finding that perfect gift for someone special, including hand bags, art work, toys and many more. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, click here for application forms

MOONLIGHT FUN RUN

25 October

Irene Primary is proud to present and back by popular demand the MOONLIGHT FUN RUN, Through the beautiful village of Irene, join us for a lovely early evening run on 25 October 2013 you have plenty of time to get fit!
Race 1: 3 KM starts at 17:30             R 30 p.p.
Race 2: 8 KM starts at 18:00             R 40 p.p.
Click here for entry forms

Click here for the route map

For more information please contact us on:
Irene Primary School, Bruce Rd, Irene, Gauteng
Tel:      012 667 1037
Email:  pta@ireneprimary.co.za
Web: www.ireneprimary.co.za
Follow us on www.facebook.com/IreneSpringCarnival

The African Pride Irene Country Lodge and Camdeboo Day Spa TEAM made an appearance at the Galencia Property Derby last week.

A BIG thank you to all the FANS who were there 🙂 And good luck to all who entered the competition.

To those of you who were unable to attend we have decided to extend the competition, and give you the chance to WIN big.

All you have to do is like us on Facebook and send us an inbox message with the answer to our Spa Manager’s easy question…

Question: What is the name of my Day Spa?

Remember to send us a Facebook message with the answer and you could win  a stay over at our beautiful African Pride Irene Country Lodge and a Full body massage at the award winning 5* Camdeboo Day Spa.

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Spring Carnival Market:

25 October 2013         15:30 – 20:30

26 October 2013         09:00 – 15:00

Free Entrance

AMUSEMENT RIDES
The ever popular amusement rides similar to Gold Reef City rides right here in your back yard and this year they have an even bigger variety with their latest addition of the “Dragon Roller Coaster”. So save that pocket money! Parents this is certainly a way to keep the little ones occupied for hours. Click here to read more…

Raffle & Tombola

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
We have two fun filled days planned from a clown show, as well as clowns on stilts doing some juggling and balloon sculpting and a live band filling the air with amazing sounds. Fashion Show, Karate Demonstration and the well-known EMC dancers, will keep the adults entertained all day.

Awesome Prizes to be won

FOOD STALLS
Feeling peckish, as well as all the wonderful sweets and treats, we have a wide variety of food stalls that include pancakes, donuts, burgers, hot dogs, etc… there’s sure to be something for everyone. If you are interested in becoming a vendor,  click here for application forms

FLEA MARKET
A variety of stalls available to ensure you roam around for hours, finding that perfect gift for someone special, including hand bags, art work, toys and many more. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, click here for application forms

MOONLIGHT FUN RUN

25 October

Irene Primary is proud to present and back by popular demand the MOONLIGHT FUN RUN, Through the beautiful village of Irene, join us for a lovely early evening run on 25 October 2013 you have plenty of time to get fit!
Race 1: 3 KM starts at 17:30             R 30 p.p.
Race 2: 8 KM starts at 18:00             R 40 p.p.
Click here for entry forms

Click here for the route map

For more information please contact us on:
Irene Primary School, Bruce Rd, Irene, Gauteng
Tel:      012 667 1037
Email:  pta@ireneprimary.co.za
Web: www.ireneprimary.co.za
Follow us on www.facebook.com/IreneSpringCarnival

And the Potjiekos winners are…

I hope you all attended the potjiekos competition held on Saturday 7 September 2013; the entire day was udderly amazing if you ask me.

I would like to say a BIG thank you to all who attended and supported, it certainly was tons of fun for all!

The judges definitely must have had a tough time deciding on the winners, because MOOOWEEE those potjies were delicious!

But I can proudly state that the TEAM from my home the Irene Dairy Farm placed third, with the Godfathers in second and in first was none other than the African Pride Irene Country Lodge.

Well done to all and I hope you like the pictures 🙂

Yours Sincerely,

The Dairy Cow

Moo, moo, moving on!

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Saturday 7 September 2013

Irene Country Club 

9:00 – 17:00

We would love to bring your family to come taste some of the delicious potjies being prepared by our participants.

Additional:
• Flea market
• Kiddies play area
• Tickets for sale : R30 for 1 Meal (tasting of 1 x potjie), R50 for 2, R70 for 3. (pap and rice supplied by ICC)
• Live music
• Beer garden
• Prizes up for grabs for the best tasting, the most original stand, etc.