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BLACK BOTTLE’S ‘OUT OF THE BOX’ FESTIVE GIFT SET From November the popular blended Scotch whisky Black Bottle will be available for a limited time in a funky gift pack with parts of the 750ml bottle literally presented outside of the box. It also includes two beautifully branded whisky tumblers. These will be available at Checkers LiquorShops countrywide for about R270 per gift pack. Black Bottle offers a unique and ultra-versatile blend of top single malt and grain whiskies. Fresh and floral on the nose with whiffs of new-sawn oak and a hint of smoke, it opens onto a silky palate with delicate smoke and peat balanced by sweet oak and honey, to end on a lingering finish of spice.  As its name suggests, Black Bottle was originally sold in an opaque black bottle. Launched by the Graham brothers in 1879 in Aberdeen, Scotland, it soon developed a loyal following. The distinctive black bottles used were sourced from Germany. When World War I interrupted supply, the blac...

Legendary BZN voices, performs live at Carnival City this summer Jan Keizer and Anny Schilder, the original voices of legendary Dutch ensemble BZN, are coming to Carnival City for twounique concerts in November 2015. The Big Top Arena plays host to BZN for their magnificent show on Saturday the 7 th and Sunday the 8 th of November 2015. Accompanied by a world class band, BZN will take local fans on a nostalgic trip down memory lane, performing the evergreen songs which made them famous. These include, amongst others, “Yeppa”, “Tonight”, “Wheels On Fire”, “Amore”, “Waltzing Maria”, “Le Légionnaire”, “Over The Hills”, “La France”, “If I Say The Words”, “The Old Calahan”, “Blue Eyes” and “Mon Amour”. Tickets are on sale at Computicket now. “We are delighted to confirm that BZN has included Carnival City on the South African leg of their Greatest Hits Tourthis summer. We look forward to hosting these iconic performers on our stage in November,” says Matthew Cook, ...

Teachers take a break with chess More than 200 Tsogo Sun Moves for Life chess teachers from disadvantaged schools around Gauteng  took a well-earned break from teaching  last week on 20, 22 and 23 October to participate in the 2015 Teacher Tournaments and Award Ceremonies at the group’s three sponsoring casinos – Silverstar, Gold Reef City and Montecasino respectively. The Tsogo Sun Moves for Life (TSMFL) chess programme is reaching more than 10 000 learners – from Grade R through to matric – at 25 schools around Johannesburg: 10 schools from Mogale City, supported by Silverstar Casino; 10 schools from Soweto and Mayfair, supported by Gold Reef City; and five schools from Diepsloot, supported by Montecasino. “We’re extremely delighted at the success of the Tsogo Sun Moves for Life chess programme, which this year saw several of our learners taking part – and some doing rather well – in the SA Junior Chess Championships in Kimberley, but it’s also being used...

NEW RESTRICTED ACCESS ROUTE ADDED TO DURBANVILLE HILLS’ TABLE MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE Have you ever thought what hidden wonders the area around Table Mountain holds? Durbanville Hills Wines has added a route, not open to the general public, to its Table Mountain wine tasting excursions experienced in the comfort of a customised safari vehicle.  The historic route starts at the cableway from where it continues along the slopes of Devils Peak offering spectacular views of Table Bay, Lion’s Head and the Cape Peninsula. The area, rich with indigenous flora, is also home to historical Malay burial sites, the King George and two other block houses that were predominantly used as early warning lookout-points.  Near Rhodes Memorial the tour will include a stop-over at a breeding programme established for the protection of the Cape Mountain Zebra and other animals that once used to freely roam the slopes.  At a carefully selected spot chosen for its beautiful scenery,...

Have you entered The Wild Coast Sun Mountain Bike Challenge? Perhaps this might inspire you to register! The event, which starts and ends at the Wild Coast Sun on Saturday, 31 October 2015, takes racers on an adventurous and scenic journey through lush landscapes, private beaches and dirt roads. There are sweepingviews of exquisite landscapes to savour on all three of the race routes which include a 40km, 20km and a 10km fun ride for beginners and children.   And the reward for participating is that all race participants receive free entry to the Wild Coast Sun, and 50% off their entrance into the Wild Waves Water Park for the day. Online entries close on Thursday 29 October. To register online, go to www.roag.co.za . Pre-entries are R120 for the 40km, R80 for the 20km and R20 for the 10km. Riders can also register on the day from 06h30 to 07h30. For more information, contact Mark084 550 4138 or mark@one-way.co.za .