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Just a quick note from Brenda and I to say thank you for a great stay.
We will certainly recommend Bramleigh to our friends.
Just a pity that the weather prevented us from a walk in your forest, well maybe next time we will.

Mike and Brenda Hendrick

Hi Bettina,

Thanks again for the lovely stay we had at Bramleigh Manor over the Easter Weekend, it was just what we needed.

I will forward a few photos taken on Bramleigh Manor once we have settled back into our routine along with the species that we recorded.

Below is the latest copy of Lepsoc News which includes an article that Yolande did on Bramleigh Manor, just follow the link.

Kind Regards,
Justin


From: Lepsoc
Subject: LepSoc News - April 2011
To: "Justin Bode"
Date: Thursday, April 28, 2011, 11:08 PM


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Hi Justin

Autumn time...


T his is certainly one of my favourite seasons of the year, and that is purely for all the rich and bright colours that can be seen in nature. And one place that can be visited in autumn is the Midlands, where you can experience a colourful display of bursting colours of green, burned orange, burgundy red and rusty brown.







Butterflies in other countries...


A collegue of mine, Justin Marshall went on vacation to the United States of America and visited the Cockrell Butterfly Centre in Houston. See if you can identify some of the butterflies that he photographed.



Gauteng News
A team of members will be going to Venda this weekend to go and explore the forests. A full report will follow in our next newsletter. This is the places that was visited in the last month:

Colours of the Midlands: Gaudy Commodore Heaven

Hunting in the Ncandu Nature Reserve



KZN News
The guys from KZN had a few busy weeks.

Steve Woodhall organized a Butterfly work shop over the long weekend in March were a few new members also joined in the fun. Here is some trips and outing for the last month:

Athlone Park's bizzare bush

Moths of Eshowe



Edible "Tips"
The winter is upon us, which

means snuggle time in front of a fire, hot chocolate and warm food and soups.


I have received this recipe from my aunt. It is the most

delicious sweet potato dish ever, and goes well with Sunday lunch cavery, even "braaivleis".

If you are on a diet and looking after your health, this is just the dish for you, because it is full of goodness...





Suitcase "Blues"
This month we will be featuring Bramleigh Manor in Nottingham Road in the Midlands. The owners, Bettina and Rodger are warm hearted, caring people who treat all their guests like kings and queens. This is a huge B&B guesthouse, with their own forest in their backyard, and offers 4 star service. Dinners can also be arranged. The Midlands Meander is a spectacular place to visit with lots to do for the whole family while you go out looking for butterflies.

Getting to know your fellow members...
We have a forum where we can get to know all the odds and ends about fellow members. Visit the Welcome Mat and get to know the members of the Society. We urge you all to do the same and post something interesting there about yourself...

Things to remember...
Don't forget to start collecting those pictures for the photographical competition where the results will be revealed at the annual Conference in September 2011. Read the terms and conditions on our homepage. Here are some dates to dairies:


7 - 8 May: Wahroonga trip

11 May: Gauteng branch meeting at the Nestle Centre, Water Sisulu Botanical Gardens

14 - 15 May: Southern Zululand trip

15-19 June: Manguzi & Northern Zululand



Till next time



Yolande Bode

LepSoc Newsletter Editor

Hi Bettina

My apologies for emailing only today, I have been to a business seminar in Durban and returned last night.

Ann & myself forgot to thank you on Monday morning for the lovely picnic baskett you prepared for us it was very yummy
& we enjoyed it very much.

Lastly but not least thank you very much for all your hard work and hospitality over the weekend and sharing your lovely
home with us , we both enjoyed it so much and found our time so relaxing.

Once again thankyou and we will be back again in the future for some more tranquility !

Kind regards

Eugene and Ann

Grüße und Auf Wiedersehen Südafrika

Hallo Bettina und Roger,

wir wollten uns noch einmal kurz melden, bevor wir Südafrika schweren Herzens verlassen.
Morgen ist es leider schon soweit!

Vielen Dank noch einmal für eure wundervolle Gastfreundschaft in Bramleigh Manor!
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt dort ganz sehr genossen! Eure Tipps und Empfehlungen waren super!

Eure Flyer haben wir an Felix und Ute in Sabie übergeben. Ich glaube Ute wollte sich die Tage mal bei Euch melden!
Wir haben oft von Eurer Unterkunft geschwärmt!

Wenn wir das nächste mal nach Südafrika zurück kommen, werden wir ganz sicher wieder bei Euch anfragen!



Danke und viele liebe Grüße


Doris und Jörg

Good morning Bettina,

Thank you again for your amazing hospitality, awesome picnic basket and providing us with the family suite as accommodation. It was all fantastic and we loved our stay in your beautiful lodge. It was great seeing you again.

Thanks again for everything.

Wishing you all the best, always.

Until our next visit,

Kindest regards,

Brigit Becker

Liebe Bettina,

wir sind jetzt seit einer Woche wieder im kalten und ungemütlichen Deutschland und vermissen die Sonne, den einzigartigen Himmel und die faszinierende Landschaft von Südafrika.

Der Aufenthalt bei Euch hat uns sehr gut gefallen und wir möchten uns nochmals herzlich für die Gastfreundschaft, die schöne Unterbringung und das gute Essen bedanken!

Die Drakensberge und die Midlands waren ein großartiges Erlebnis und ein toller Beginn einer wunderschönen Reise. Ich hoffe, wir werden eines Tages wiederkommen!

Herzliche Grüße
Christiane, Alfred
Dorothee und Jochem

Dear Bettina and Roger,

Kim, Morgan, Pascale and I would like to thank you again for the wonderful two nights we spent at your place. We think it is really lovely - beautiful garden and home and as hosts you are supreme. If the opportunity arises we will certainly be back.

I hope your little grandson is well on the road to recovery.

Best wishes for a very good 2011.

Regards - Doris Fairbairn

Dear Roger and Bettina


Deon and I would just once again like to thank you for your hospitality during our stay with you in November.

Our best wishes to you in your success as Guest House owners. May that beautiful setting of you bring joy to many visitors in future still.

Blessings


Natalie

Thank you

Just to thank you once more for the wonderful time we spent at your stunning manor house. I was so impressed by the little extras in the room which really made our stay so special. You are an amazing hostess and I wish you and Roger all the best. I will certainly recommend my friends to visit Bramleigh Manor.

Have a wonderful Christmas.

Regards

Liz Chambers

Hallo liebe Bettina und lieber Roger

vielen Dank nochmals fur den schonen Abend - haben uns wie zuhause gefuhlt.

Hier der Link zu unserem Blog, wir werden versuchen dort regelmassig zu schreiben.
http://masutravel.wordpress.com/

Viel Spass beim Lesen & liebe Grusse

Susanne & Marco

Dank

Liebe Bettina, lieber Roger,
nochmals herzlichen Dank für die nette Aufnahme und die liebevolle Fuersorge. Von John hörte ich, dass es mit dem Flat nicht geklappt hat, trotzdem vielen, vielen Dank für die Muehe.
Nachdem ich einen halben Tag im Tigerberg Hospital verbracht habe, kann ich aus meinem Herzen heraus ein klares JA zu der neuen Aufgabe sage. So werde ich ab 1. Februar erstmal 5 Monate in der Kinderstation "Itemba" mich um die Kinder kümmern und u.a. ihnen etwas beibringen.
Zwar bin ich seit zwei Tagen wieder zu Hause, aber meine Gedanken sind in Afrika, in der Weite des Buschlandes, wo man sich als ganz,ganz winziger Teil im Universum fühlt, wo man ganz bei sich ist, voller Glück und Dankbarkeit.
Auf der dreiwöchigen Fahrt mit John habe ich so viele liebe Menschen getroffen - Jeder Tag war ein Erlebnis.

Ich denke so gern an die Tage bei Ihnen zurück und hoffe, dass man sich wieder sieht.
Herzlichst Jutta

After getting engaged at the Bramleigh Manor in 2009 we returned to SA this year for our honeymoon.

It goes without saying that we would visit the Bramleigh Manor again (twice!).

Bramleigh Manor is the place to have a holiday within a holiday. Great accommodation, great hospitality and wonderful surroundings are the recipe for a very relaxing stay.

We recommend the Bramleigh Manor to everyone who visits SA or who lives in SA and wants to get away for a couple of days.



Bettina and Roger (and staff) thanks for again for a wonderful stay and till the next time.

Narina Trogan

Dear Betina & Roger,

Thank you so much for the wonderful weekend.
The accommodation, food, hospitality and the friendly Lucy who "took us for a walk" were all superb but the hilight of the weekend was the stunning walks in the forest and the sighting of a beautiful female Narina Trogan on the morning of Saturday 30th October 2010. I heard a flutter in the trees, looked up and there she was. I saw her from the back at first, then she flew away and came back, preached facing me to give me a prefect sighting.

A weekend to remember.

Stephen and I would love to pay you another visit with our friends - probably February all going well.

With appreciation
Susanne & Stephen Conlan
Amanzimtioi

Hi Bettina, just wanted to thank you again for a magnificent stay. Andy and I thoroughly enjoyed the warm hospitality and excellent food. We will definitely be back and be sure to tell all our friends and family about our experience at Bramleigh Manor. Hope that you are well!

Hi Bettina and Roger,



Sorry it’s taken so long, but I just wanted to say thank you so much for the lovely time we spent at beautiful Bramleigh Manor.

The fire was divine.

The new bathrooms are really great too!



Thanks especially for the lovely cake, candle and Champagne for Shelley – that was such a thoughtful gesture.

I left the candle and 3 roses on the windowsill, I assume you found them there, sorryJ



Hopefully we’ll be back soon.



Take care and have a good week.



Regards

Carol

Hi Bettina,



I just wanted to send you an email to thank you again for such a wonderful stay, your accommodation & hospitality is really amazing! (and Lucy is too cute!)



We had such a lovely time and would love to come back (pity it is so far from us here in CPT!) we might just have to arrange another trip up sometime!



All the best and keep well



Nicole & Sean

Dear Bettina and Roger,

And doggies offcourse, particularly Lucy!

We'd like to express our thanks to you for being part of our fantastic trip yo your beautifull country.

Your B&B and offcourse Bettina's cooking qualities where 2 of the many highlights.
We met so many nice, warm, helpfull people!

We will definite be back sometime, and if possible, longer than 3 weeks.
South-Africa stole our heart!

Warm regards,

Jan & Mariëtte
Maud & Erik

Paradise

If I could descripe Bramleigh Mamor in one word it would be PARADISE! We visted Bramlegh Manor for the second time.We had such nice time. Bettina and Roger are such lovely people. Bettina is really a good host specially when it comes to food. She is a superb cook! Roger is also such a handy man, showing us all the changes he made since we have last visited them in 2006. Then there is also a freindly dog called Lucy...what a unbelieveable dog. Caring for you from morning to night even walk the forest walks with you.I would highly recommend Bramleigh Manor for everyone that seeks peace,and tranquility.

Dear Bettina and Roger,

We would like to thank you for a great stay at your great place. For us it was a great start of our holiday in SA.
The house and cottage are so comfortable and the environement is marvelous. A great place to relax, enjoy nature and enjoy the great hospitality.
All this made the Bramleigh Manor to be the perfect place for us to get engaged. It has made it an unforgettable experience.
To anyone who reads this we greatly recommend the Bramleigh Manor.

Richard and Emmelien
Groningen, The Netherlands

Dear Roger & Bettina



Thank you so much for accommodating us and making our stay so unforgettable! Your home, the gardens and forest, your warmth and hospitality, your cooking (delicious!) and your attention to detail made everything so memorable. We will definitely return – for a longer stay next time!



We wish you and your family and festive, peaceful and relaxing Christmas. We hope you find enough time to rest and indulge in your little piece of paradise!



Best regards

Oren & Berny

Dear Bettina and Roger,

Thank you for your good wishes and uplifting message. May we reciprocate and wish you both and all at Bramleigh Manor only joy and peace for the rest of the year.

Our five days in your beautiful home was a tonic indeed, made more so by your special and personal hospitality that made us feel 'at home'. Thank you again!

Warmest regards,

Jonathan, Pam, David and Theresa

Roger and Bettina,



WOW!!!!! What a special time. Thank you so much for the wonderful stay that we enjoyed at Bramleigh Manor. It is a little piece of paradise nestled away in gorgeous surroundings.



When Renee (my best friend) and I, RSVP for the wedding, the first thought that came to mind was, where are we going to stay? and you were able to assist!!!! The room was gorgeous, the hosts were divine and the breakfast scrumptious.



Once again, thank you so much, and we look forward to coming to visit soon and definitely bring our families along.



Kind Regards

Ilse and Renee

Hi Bettina and Roger


We just wanted to say THANKYOU for a fabulous weekend, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and your food. What a beautiful place you get to see every day!!!


I think Richard misses Lucy the most.


Thank you once again for such a special time.


Fran and Richard

'Only when the last tree is dead, the last river is dammed, and the last field paved over, will we realize, we can't eat money'

Dear Roger and Bettina



Thanks again for your extraordinary hospitality and a perfect weekend! We had an amazing time there and really appreciated all your help with making our engagement so special !!!



You have a beautiful guesthouse and we’ll definitely visit you again



Best regards,

Ren and Karen

BRAMLEIGH MANOR



Just to say thanks for your e-mail address. Also, to let you know of the lovely evening our family had

at the above-mentioned. It is really the most beautiful place, set in quiet, peaceful surroundings of the

lovely Nottingham Road area. The rooms were very comfortable and the food excellently prepared by

the friendly hosts Roger and Bettina Kauerauf in the main house and would recommend it to anyone.



Once again, thanking you, God Bless and take care.



Sincerely

Fiona

Dear Betina and Roger,





This is just a great big thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us and for making us feel so welcome. We really enjoyed our stay and will return someday.



I have attached some photos for you to enjoy.





Kindest regards



Felicity Moody

Dear Roger and Bettina.



Anne and I had an absolutely wonderful few days at Bramleigh Lodge.



Your beautiful Home and surroundings give peace and rest a special meaning.



We wish you every success and, will without doubt, be back.



Best regards,



Neil and Anne Nel

Johannesburg

Hi Bettina, just a note of thanks for a wonderful weekend at Bramleigh Manor. You have a lovely place and the food was yummy too.

We most certainly will be back, hopefully in the near future.

Regards

Tim

Hi Bettina.I just want to thank you for the kind hospitality and a wonderful stay.It was so peaceful and relaxing.It was so nice meeting your wonderful family too.God Bless.Wish you and your family all the best.Helen.

Bramleigh Country House

We really enjoyed our stay at Bramleigh Country House! What fanatstic hosts and what a beautiful place!!!!!! Thank you so much!

Janice Watson, South Africa

Dear Roger and Bettina



Just to thank you and compliment you on our lovely stay at Bramleigh Manor. The setting is lovely and Bettina, your cuisine very good and stylishly offered.

We will certainly recommend Bramleigh Manor to our friends.



May you and your family have a blessed Christmas.



Kind regards

Patrick and Monica Peret

Dear Roger and Bettina.



Well here we are back in snowy, cold, Canada, at least that what it's like in London where Hazel and I are. Just to see if we can squeeze a little sympathy from you its minus 8c this morning.



We all had an awesome tour and learnt a lot about your beautiful country. We were privileged to stay in homes such as yours and to be accepted almost as part of the family.. A sincere thank you again for making us feel so welcome and the stimulating conversations.

Hello Roger and Bettina-- I just wanted to let you the Snow Birds from Canada are home and winter is around us.Thank you once again for thawing me out and drying our clothes for us. It was such a delight to stay with you and your lovely family. It was almost like being home with our own family. How is that darling baby Luca???Yue has such nice friends and they always make us feel so welcome. Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year. Remember to spoil Luca . Love Bob and Deane Stuart

Hi Bettina and Roger

Been meaning to get back to you and thank you both for an awesome stay! We'll miss places like yours back in the UK...



Warm regards



Andrew and Carmen

Heading: Fantastic place to stay !

Comments: Most peaceful & beautiful place to stay. Magnificent surroundings. Excellent accommodation supported by the friendliest of German speaking patrons. Highly recommended retreat !

Guest Rating: 100%

Overall 5/5

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Cleanliness 5/5

Great Outdoors 5/5

Comments: It was amazing, the hosts were very nice and if we needed anything we could just ask. We had lots of activities to do, like hiking and there were great little shops we visited. We will definitely go back.

Guest Rating: 100%

Overall 5/5

Security 5/5

Friendliness 5/5

Cleanliness 5/5

Great Outdoors 5/5

Rose Strydom

Durban

Absolutely wonderful! Bettina and Roger are the perfect hosts. We were so impressed with the welcome card waiting for us in the kitchen with delicious cake. Bettina has gone out of her way to make sure all the rooms had fresh flowers in them. I wish I'd known about Bramleigh Manor when my children were younger as they would have loved the huge grounds to run around. Next time we stay there I'll make sure I take suitable shoes to walk through their forest. Thanks for the wonderful weekend Bettina and the for scrumptious meal you cooked for us on Saturday night

Dear Bettina and Roger Kauerauf,

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Dies ist ein Gruß nach Südafrika ;-)
Dietrich

Dear Bettina and Roger Kauerauf
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Additional Comments: Definitely recommend this pace to anyone looking to get away from it all - no tv, no mobile, just peace and solitude

Dear Bettina,

We all wish it was a week ago.We will surely make a plan to visit you again during summer,because we had a great time at your wonderful place.We once again want to thank you for your hospitality and kindness

Dear Bettina and Roger

Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend - we so enjoyed our stay with you in your beautiful home.
We shall definitely make plans to visit again.
Kind regards

Sue and John Ward

Dear Bettina

Thank you and Roger for a wonderful stay at Bramleigh Manor.
You have a beautiful home - and were such gracious hosts.
I'll be sure to return :)
I have already recommended you to a friend - Helen...who will hopefully come and stay with her mom in July sometime.
I took a lot of photographs, so I will send you any photographs that I think you will appreciate, when I have downloaded them.

Take care,

Fenella

So special

Dear Bettina and Roger Kauerauf,

For your information, René Olivier, South Africa has submitted feedback for consideration to be added to the Public Guestbook on your SafariNow webpage.
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Heading: So special!!!
Comments: Thanks to Bettina and George for a real special time and their great hospitality. The kids couldn't wait to phone their friends to tell them about the special time they had and the beautiful place they visited. We shall definately go back and take some friends with.
Guest Rating: 5
Guest Display Name: René Olivier, South Africa

Hi Bettina and Roger, Thanks for helping to make our stay fantastic, the birthday surprise, was truly great
you have a fantastic house and setting and we will surely see you guys again
best wishes
Mark Todd

Heading: Cheryl Waskis - fantastic !!!

Comments: What a wonderful establishment!!!! Both Bettina and Roger were so friendly and welcoming. The accomodation is really lovely and comfortable, the location of the guest lodge is magnificent and we really enjoyed our stay, short as it was. We would definitely return for a longer visit!!!!

Guest Rating: 5

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Public Guestbook DetailsHeading: The BestComments: We were greeted by the owners on arrival and escorted to our accommodation, which was superb. The setting overlooking the gardens and indigenous bush was wonderful. Bettina's meals were top class and the appointments were of the highest standard. Fully recommended for return visits
Guest Rating: 5Guest Display Name: Rob Williamson, South Africa

Gruss an Dietrich!

Liebe Frau Kauerauf!
Dietrich Juhl hat mir berichtet, dass er sich heute auf den Weg nach Südafrika zu Ihnen macht. Er gab mir Ihre Internet-Adresse.
Von den Bildern und dem gesamten Auftritt bin ich sehr begeistert! Ich hätte nicht gedacht, dass es bei Ihnen so einen geschlossenen Wald gibt. Auch interessiere ich mich für die Möglichkeiten zur Vogelbeobachtung. Auch wenn es z.Z. für uns nicht möglich ist, nach Südafrika zu reisen, behalte ich Ihre Adresse dennoch einmal für später im Hinterkopf!
Herzliche Grüße aus Deutschland an Sie und natürlich an Dietrich, mit dem ich gestern noch telefoniert habe.
Andreas u. Juliane Heck

Heading: Highly RecommendedComments: The accommodation was lovely, food excellant and the atmosphere friendly and relaxing. Bettina and Roger should be complemented.Guest Rating: 5Guest Display Name: Freddie Human, South Africa

Dankie

Roger en Bettina,
Hiermee net ‘n kort skrywe van dankie. Ek en Felicia het ‘n naweek van rus en ontspanning nodig gehad weg van die gejaag waarin ons ons daagliks bevind en wat was ons verrassing……..by julle het ons meer as dit gevind! Die gasvryheid wat ons daar beleef het was uniek, die akkomodasie was vyfster gehalte, die stilte tesame met die wonderlike omgewing waarin jul oase gelee is, is iets wat mens self moet beleef en dan kom kroon Bettina dit alles met die lekker bederf met etenstye!!
Baie dankie! Julle sal ons verseker weer daar sien, en ons sal altyd enigiemand wat hunker na rus, privaatheid en ‘n tydjie van vrede aanbeveel om Bramleigh Manor te besoek.
Groete,
Jan en Felicia de Wet

Hi Bettina,
I know that Lloyd has already thanked you, but I also just wanted to say aspecial thank-you to you for making our stay so wonderful. Bramleigh manoris really exquisite, and I have already handed out all the brochures! I reallylook forward to coming back.
It was just so great to be able to share Bliksem, Poppie, Lucy and Cayleighfor the week-end too - they are so beautiful. Andrea and Craig really lovedit too.

Hopefully we will see you soon.

Kind Regards,
Carol Mc Iver

Thank You!

Dear Bettina and Roger, thank you for your Christmas card. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Europe.
It was indeed amazing. We will visit you again in 2006 and tell you all about it.
Thanks again for a wonderful stay the last time. Kind regards, Gerhard and Ilse Cruywagen

Liebe Bettina, lieber Roger,

nochmals herzlichen Dank für die wunderschöne Woche bei Euch nach erfolgreichem Kilimandscharo-Aufstieg!

Es war ideal, nach dieser Strapaze bei Euch zu relaxen und den "Garten" zu genießen - "Mut zur Lücke"!

Herzliche Grüße aus Bornum
Eure
Cordula & Henning

Accommodation

Your accommodation – compared to all others we’ve stayed at - is TOP CLASS and we always seem to compare - where-ever we go – the rooms and food with what we experienced at Bramleigh Manor (so may months ago) because it made a lasting impression on us…..