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THE GREYTON POST
JUL /AUGUST 2025
Dear Readers, As winter’s crisp chill begins to wrap around our valley, we look forward to the magical sight of snow dusting our majestic mountains. In the meantime, let’s keep warm under the cosy embrace of knitted jerseys and find comfort in the delicious aromas of hot coffee and sweet treats from our wonderful local coffee shops. Exciting times lie ahead with a calendar full of events to brighten the colder months. Look out for the much- anticipated Wine and Fire event, the elegant Bridgerton High Tea celebrating Women’s Day, and the vibrant First Friday Night Market in Genadendal. Greyton is proving that winter need not mean hibernation – with hiking and hacking groups, boot camps, dancing and knitting gatherings all helping to keep our spirits high and bodies moving. There’s a buzz of innovation in the air too, with virtual reality making its debut in the village, offering our younger minds the chance to expand and explore new worlds. A special thank you goes to those involved in organising the screening of Fire Pilots, an incredible film that
offers a glimpse into the heroic efforts of pilots and ground teams who work tirelessly to keep us safe from devastating fires. And congratulations to Vigne Pharmacy on their well- deserved award of Franchise of the Year at the Local Choice conference! Please also remember our SnapScan QR code on the front page, if you’d like to make a small donation of R50. Your contributions help us to continue sharing positive stories through The Greyton Post and to keep it available for all readers in our valley and beyond. We’re so grateful to our generous advertisers, loyal readers, and dedicated contributors who help keep The Greyton Post thriving. Let’s embrace this winter season with warmth, community spirit, and a twinkle of anticipation. Stay warm, keep smiling, and make the most of every day.
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A poem by Shani (Instagram: @blondiepoems)
WORD SEARCH WINE TASTING
When fine splatters smile just above the mountain tops – a release, a rainfall enchants those who thrive off winter times, unsubtle in their weatherproof coats, their breathing – a stormy delight of sorts
like a sky swollen to burst with drops to send shivers –
all cozied in the glare of burning wood with the clasp of a mug, rather large – a reckoning towards the sweltering heat – cheers to its disappearance, for now, for our desires are pressed against the mountainous bodies that gather the frost & redeem our sunburn.
ROUND SILKY SMOOTH SPICY SUPPLE TANNIN TEXTURE TIGHT
CUVEE EARTHY FRESH FRUITY GREEN LENGTH MEATY PALATE PRUNY ROUGH
AERATION AGING AROMA BACKBONE BALANCE BLEND BURNT COARSE COMPLEX CORKED
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FRONT PAGE PHOTO: PAULA ANSLEY
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