by SFT | Jun 11, 2024 | SPAR
From the steadfast guidance of biological fathers to the selfless dedication of chosen father figures, and even the nurturing support of mothers who take on the role of a dad, each form of fatherhood enriches our lives in unique ways.
SPAR recognizes and celebrates the depth of love, sacrifice and mentorship embodied by all who embrace the vital responsibility of fatherhood. Join us as we pay tribute to these diverse and invaluable contributions, shaping families and communities for the better.
This month, we’re all celebrating Father’s Day on 16 June, and SPAR is honouring all the dads out there. You can read some cool dad jokes here and you can win for dad – see below for all the Fathers Day Specials.
WIN A BORETTI APRON FOR DAD!
– Spend R350 or more
– Dial *120*950# and follow the prompts to upload your tillslip.
Fathers Day Specials at TOPS
Fathers Day Specials At SPAR
How to make The perfect all-rounder mushroom sauce
because everyone including dad loves a mushroom sauce.
Enough for 4
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Tbsp SPAR salted butter
- ½ SPAR Freshline onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove SPAR Freshline garlic, finely grated
- 250g SPAR Freshline white sliced mushrooms
- 3 SPAR Freshline sprigs thyme
- 1 cup SPAR fresh cream
- ½ block SPAR Marksbury Select blue cheese
- ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
- Salt to taste
METHOD
- Heat the butter in a large pan, then add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start softening.
- Add the garlic and thyme and cook for another minute then add the mushrooms – make sure the pan isn’t too crowded. Season with salt.
- Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until the mushrooms start browning.
- Add the cream and cook for 5 minutes or until it starts thickening.
- Add the blue cheese and pepper, and cook for 2-3 more minutes or until the cheese is melted through.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve.
by SFT | Jun 11, 2024 | St Francis
One of our best lady golfers at St Francis Links, Lynn Slogrove, played in the SA Senior Women’s Championships at East London (West Bank and East London golf courses).
She shot an 84 gross at West Bank GC and 89 at East London GC.
Her 173 was the 9th best gross in the A Division and 10th place overall out of 170 players! Wow!
To crown this great performance, she received a prize for the best Stableford score of 34 in the 70+ years category at West Bank on Day 1.
To read the full story, go here: LINKS NEWS
by SFT | Jun 11, 2024 | St Francis
10 June 2024
St Francis Bay, 10 June 2024 – St Francis Tourism is proud to announce the acquisition of Wildside Marketing, a prominent local marketing business. This will enhance St Francis Tourism’s ability to promote its members’ events, promotions and specials by exposing them to the general public in high-traffic areas.
Craig Jarvis, former owner of Wildside Marketing, commented on the acquisition: “I am pleased to pass on Wildside Marketing to St Francis Tourism. This transition allows me to refocus my efforts on my communications channels, including my magazine and online portal, St Francis Today. I have no doubt that under the stewardship of St Francis Tourism, Wildside Marketing will continue to thrive and provide exceptional value to the local community.”
Hantie van der Westhuizen, Office Manager at St Francis Tourism, shared her excitement about the acquisition: “Integrating Wildside Marketing into St Francis Tourism’s portfolio aligns perfectly with our mission to extend our marketing reach. Our first objective is that marketing starts at home and with this tool, we can further our members’ reach, making their events, promotions, and specials more visible within our community. This acquisition underscores our commitment to providing unparalleled marketing support to our members.”
Wildside Marketing has been a cornerstone in promoting local businesses and events through its comprehensive advertising solutions. St Francis Tourism’s acquisition will leverage this expertise to broaden the marketing avenues available to its members, ensuring a robust platform for community engagement.
St Francis Tourism will take over all operations of Wildside Marketing, including its cloud-based advertising program, the business card rack, website management and social media channels. The transition is set to be seamless, with ongoing support from Craig Jarvis and his team during the handover period.
St Francis Tourism remains dedicated to enhancing the visibility and success of local businesses and events. This acquisition represents a significant step in that direction, enabling more dynamic and effective marketing strategies that cater to the evolving needs of our community.
For more information, please contact: St Francis Tourism Email: office@stfrancistourism.co.za Phone: 042 294 0076 / 060 531 0516
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