Kids-themed Charity Book Sale at Cavendish Square

Get to Cavendish Square this weekend and show your support for children's literacy.

The centre will be hosting a charity initiative for Children's Day (Saturday 6 NOvember) and will be hosting a Kids-themed Charity Book Sale to support children’s literacy.

The sale will be held in conjunction with Heart 104.9FM and will be held in support of NGO Wola Nani's programme for orphans and vulnerable children.

It takes place in Cavendish Square Centre Court from Thursday 4 – Sunday 7 November.

Apart from a normal array of adult fiction and non-fiction, the book sale will specifically showcase children's books featuring both contemporary and classic children’s titles for today’s younger readers. In addition, there will be vintage children’s books for adult collectors (Hardy Boys, Just William, Biggles, etc) as well as investment quality volumes showcasing famous children’s illustrators (Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, etc).

“This is a great opportunity to celebrate the joys of childhood – at any age” says Mark Leach, sale convenor of Well Read Books. “From Harry Potter to the Famous Five, from Dr Seuss to the Borrowers and from Arthur Ransome to Roald Dahl – our November Cavendish Square Book Sale will not only promote children’s literacy but will celebrate the inner child in us all”.

“We are starting our charity book sale calendar with Children’s Day,” said Madrie Verwey, Cavendish Square marketing manager. “ To promote children’s literacy, we will be launching a kiddies reader programme, where readers will either be celebrities, local children’s authors, Heart 104.9FM DJ’s or children’s literacy volunteers.

Additionally, local radio personality, Heart 104.9 FM’s Saskia Falken, will host her Book Club author meetings at the Mugg & Bean in Cavendish Square.

The Cavendish Square Children’s Day charity book sale starts on Thursday 4 November and runs until Sunday 7 November.

This will be the first in a series of ongoing, themed charity book sales at Cavendish in support of children’s literacy.

For further enquiries, to volunteer as a children’s reader or to donate books, CDs and DVDs, please contact Mark on 083 342 2261, (021) 424 0497 or mark@wellread-books.com

Win VIP tickets to SA Weddings Bride of Year Competition and watch the SA vs Argentina Polo Match at Val de Vie Wine and Polo Estate

Cavendish Square has another treat for all those romantics facebook fans out there... a chance to win two VIP tickets to the spectacular final of the sawedding.co.za annual bride of the year competition will take place at Val de Vie Polo estate in Franschhoek on Saturday the 13th of February. Simply go to the Cavendish Square fan page and mark that you like the Bride of the Year post! The winner will be notified tomorrow afternoon (Friday 12 February)

The theme for this year's event is A DAY AT THE RACES, and will include a fashion show featuring some of Cavendish Square's favourite fashion outlets including: Jo Borkett, Monsoon, Marion & Lindie, Slate, Stuttafords, Nicci Boutique, with accesories provided by Accessorize.

12 Finalists from over 3500 entrants will have the chance to dust off their wedding dress and strut their stuff in front of celebrity judges in pursuit of prizes worth R160 000.

Entrance to the fun filled event is only R200 and includes a picnic, Champagne, Show, polo and After party and goodie bag for each guest. Go to www.saweddings.co.za to get your ticket and cast your vote for your favorite finalist.

Win two sets of double tickets to see Tom Jones live in Concert

Cavendish Square has a special Valentine’s Day gift for their loyal facebook fans… a chance to win two sets of double tickets to see the sensational Tom Jones live in concert at the Grand Arena on Wednesday 7th April 2010. To stand a chance to win, go to the Cavendish Square fan page and click on the Tom Jones status update - mark that you like the post or tell us why you think you should get the tickets.

The legendary Welsh showman brings his dynamic show of both greatest hits and unexpected treats to the Grand Arena, Grand West Casino and Entertainment World in Cape Town on Wednesday 7th April 2010 and at the Sun City Superbowl on Saturday 10th April 2010.

Tom is a living legend who has befriended, collaborated and hung out with practically every key character in the music and showbiz worlds; he has the rare ability to cut across generations and genres, appealing to young and old, mainstream and cutting edge alike. One of the great performers of both the 20th and 21st centuries, he’s widely recognized as one of the godfathers of modern soul, a man without whom the likes of Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson, Joss Stone and Duffy would never have existed.

Incredibly, after making music for 45 years, it has been suggested by critics on both sides of the Atlantic that his latest album 24 Hours might just be his best yet. Recently certified Gold, it is a collection of largely original songs that Tom has co-written, containing some of the most personal and revealing work in his 5 decade long career.

Tom is thoroughly enjoying bringing a show that presents repertoire from the 60’s to the present to audiences in a variety of venues across the world which include classic hits Its Not Unusual, What’s New Pussycat, She’s A Lady, Sex Bomb, Burning Down The House and more.

Sir Tom is coming back into the nation's arenas and hearts with a repertoire that spans decades and generations; or in the more humble words of a true music fan, "I'm just opening up shop again. Let's see who comes in through the door."

Recent reviews of Tom Jones’ US Tour have been abundant with praise:

“Tom Jones’ hugely entertaining set…found the Welsh singer having more fun than would appear healthy for a man his age….he performed his songs with an energy, flair and wit that should put performers half his age to shame” Variety

“He…served notice that [he] still has it going on, and it was no idle boast” Boston Globe

“This performer’s true calling card has always been the pipes. Tom Jones [performed with] the iron will of a true entertainer who proved he still has what it takes….and you had to love him” Vanity Fair


Tour Itinerary

Cape Town
Wednesday 7th April 2010
Grand Arena, Grandwest Casino and Entertainment World.
Tickets R330 – R580

Johannesburg
Saturday 10th April 2010
Superbowl Sun City
Tickets R330 – R580

Win two tickets to the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon Women's Workshop

Cavendish Square is giving away two tickets to the official Two Oceans workshop, entitled ‘POWER, STRENGTH and BEAUTY in WOMEN’S RUNNING’. The workshop is organised by the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon race office and the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA), and presented by Runner’s World Magazine, and will be held on Saturday 13 February 2010 at the SSISA conference centre in Boundary Road, Newlands.

For a chance to win, simply reply to this message or mark that you like this on the post on Cavendish Square's facebook fan page.

The workshop is intended to help those participating in the 2010 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon prepare for the race day on 3 April and promises to be highly informative with practical presentations which will focus on essential training concepts, nutritional, motivational and technical advice as well as “beauty-on-the run” for women runners.

Speakers will include a dietician, physiotherapist, sports scientist, Fairlady Beauty editor, Urban Sanctuary and our very own Frith van der Merwe (Old Mutual Two Ocean’s women’s record holder).

Topics will include training tips for the fairer sex, running kit for women, healthy eating for an active lifestyle, coping as a female runner, making life changes, financial fitness, beauty routines-on-the-run and plenty of inspiration, including insights into Frith van der Merwe’s most amazing running experiences and performances.

The workshop fee is R295 and this will include a PUMA goodie bag, handouts from the presentations, light refreshments and a finger-lunch. Registration is at 08h30 and the workshop will end at about 14h30.

Attendees stand a chance to win great prizes from our sponsors in the lucky draw and there are also spot prizes, including four pairs of Puma running shoes, state-of-the-art foot scans, Moyo foot and hand rituals and others. By signing up for the Cavendish VIPs, you can win a R3000 Cavendish Square gift card.

Seating is limited and pre-payments are required, so contact Nthabeleng Meso on [021] 659 5649 or email workshop@ssisa.com to book your seat and make the necessary payment arrangements.

For the latest information and the Old Mutual Virtual Coach training programmes visit www.twooceansmarathon.org.za.

Cavendish Square makes a fashionable entrance at the J&B Met

Always fashionably first, Cavendish Square embarked on an incredibly unique project at this year’s J&B Met - Cape Town premier fashion and social event. Partnering with FEDISA, Cavendish Square took the 2009 Cavendish New Faces winners and finalists to the J&B Met, dressed in stunning, completely over the top creations, designed by the first year students at FEDISA.

Said Madrie Verwey, Cavendish Square’s Marketing Manager, “We wanted to do something a little bit different and really make a statement at this year’s J&B Met, and in so doing get the Cavendish brand exposure in a subtle and sophisticated way.”

The 6 2009 Cavendish New Face winners and finalists were dressed in unique creations, specially designed by some of the first year students at FEDISA (Future Excellence Design Institute of South Africa) - the only registered and accredited private institution offering a BA degree in fashion in the Western Cape.

Allan Le Roux, FEDISA’s CEO and Academic Director, said, “We are always looking for opportunities to expose our students to real working situations whilst their studies are on-going, and we jumped at the opportunity to get involved with Cavendish Square’s J&B Met promotion which was an entirely unique concept.”

Allan adds, “The students worked through the holiday period to complete signature looks for Cavendish Square, working within the J&B Met theme for this year, “In full colour”, whilst still making sure that Cavendish’s brand identity was easily identifiable. We are incredibly proud of their achievement and have received fantastic feedback about their designs, and a lot of interest from the public.”

Added Madrie Verwey, “Cavendish Square’s 2009 Face of Fashion winners, Tamsin Groom and Don Madge, actually made into the semi-finals of the J&B Met Most Elegant Couple Competition – an incredible achievement considering that their competition were wearing creations from some of the country’s top designers!”

“We were also very honoured to have walked away with the coveted “Best J&B Met Centre Court display” in a shopping mall in the Western Cape, where we up against the likes of Tygervalley and V&A Waterfront. In keeping with the J&B Met theme, “In full colour”, the team created a stylish and elegant display which included mannequins with handmade J&B branded bodices and a burst of textures and bright colours in the skirts. The concept for the display was devised entirely in-house and featured beautiful floral creations by Fabulous Flowers, a Cavendish Square tenant.”

For further information, go to www.cavendish.co.za, or register to become a fan of Cavendish Square on facebook where you can see all the spectacular creations for yourself, plus pictures of J&B Met celebs and Most Elegant Couples.

BARGAINS GALORE AT CAVENDISH SUMMER SALE

Cavendish Square’s Summer Sale 2010 is expected to attract thousands of shoppers, on the ultimate bargain hunt. The sale runs from 28 to 31 January 2010.

Cavendish is expecting a very good turn out at this year’s Summer Sale. Many people appear to have curbed excessive spending over the festive season, saving their hard-earned cash for the January sales. Others still, just make a day of it, grabbing some lunch and strolling the mall in search of the ultimate bargains.

Many people buy higher end designer goods, as the discount on some of these labels is incredible – and people still demand high quality, even in an economic downturn.

Shoppers enjoy the one-stop shop element of Cavendish Square, which is known for the widest range of sales, all in one place. Almost all of Cavendish’s retailers will be participating in the sale this year, so there will be brilliant bargains aplenty. There will be huge price cuts across the board in men’s, ladies and children’s fashions, audiovisual and electrical, accessories, jewellery, homeware and beauty.

For more information on Cavendish Square Summer Sale visit our website on www.cavendish.co.za . Log on today and find out how to join the Cavendish VIPs and win your share of R150 000 in prizes.

Mugg & Bean Cavendish continues to impress!

Review by Bianca Coleman

In the beginning there was coffee, and it was good.

Mugg & Bean was founded in 1996 on a philosophy of generosity, with large portions and bottomless coffee. Two years later, the brand was franchised and Mugg & Beans popped up everywhere, and luckily in Cavendish Square as well.

Open from 8am (9am on weekends) till 10pm, Mugg & Bean’s menu is divided into breakfast time, lunch time, dinner time and any time. While these categories refer to the types of dishes, all of them can be enjoyed any time, including breakfast which is served all day. This brilliant for people who firmly believe breakfast is the most important meal but don’t necessarily wish to rise from their beds before noon. Or before 5pm, for that matter.

The All American Breakfast - two fried eggs, back bacon, beef sausage, Boston beans, grilled tomato, M&B wedges with a slice of M&B toast – is the most popular but there are a few new things on the menu worth checking out too. Like the Delite Breakfast, which is poached egg and gypsy ham on health toast with cream cheese and cherry tomatoes with a side of fresh apple. Yum.

Also new is the Cuban steak sandwich, served on Italian flatbread with jalapeños and
sautéed onions topped with a fried egg, which is absolutely delicious, and by the way, those wedges….OMG…so light and fluffy and irresistible.

Mugg & Bean is a wi-fi hotspot, which, along with the food and the famous bottomless coffee (still only R12,90), makes it a great place for your unofficial branch office. The boss need never know.