Wilde backs a winning team

A few weekends back, Wilde stood on the sidelines of the rugby field along with parents and high schoolers, cheering and biting nails as the Hugenote High first team did their thing on the field. Sponsored by Wilde, the team definitely did not disappoint, kicking grass in the eyes of Swartland high school to claim a spectacular victory with 32-10! Congratulations team, you've made us proud!

'Ride the Rhino' MTB Challenge

Our star pedaling performers - Kabous, Robert, Timo and Reniell of Team Wilde - will be showing their support for environmentalism this September, by competing in the Ride the Rhino cycling race. Instead of cycling for the sake of pure adrenaline, the Ride the Rhino is in support of rhino conservation.

Where at one stage the Renosterveld stretched from Vanrhynsdorp to Mossel Bay, this unique habitat now comprises only 4% of its original size. Through this mountain bike race, Renosterveld Events strive to create awareness of this environmental tragedy, and raise funds for the Renosterveld Trust, as well as towards improving communities along the route.

This grueling 3-day mountain bike challenge stretches from Langebaan to Durbanville and seperates the cycling world's Black Rhinos (300km race) from the White Rhinos (180km race). If you're interested in taking part in this muscle cruncher of an event and doing your bit towards preserving the environment and its treasures, Ride the Rhino takes place from 30 September to 2 October 2011 - enter online at www.renosterveldmtb.co.za. We wish you and our four Wilde representatives the best of luck!

Wilde adventures down the Orange River

Wilde will be joining Wildthing Adventures for yet another thrilling, adventure-packed camp this October. This time round we're heading up North for a canoe adventure down the Orange river, sponsored by Wilde. Offering soft fun, guided tours, nature hikes and adrenaline pumping challenges, the camp promises to add a generous dash of fun to the spring holidays - perfect for a family break away, corporate team building or to keep the young ones occupied. With Wilde there to fuel the wild and happy campers, age becomes nothing more than a number - so young and old, sign up now!

Wilde and Wildthing go into the wild

Wildthing Adventures recently hosted another one of their adrenaline packed camps on the picturesque banks of the Breede River. Wildthing, wild outdoors, wild hearts - it only made logical sense for Wilde to join in the high spirits and outdoor antics. Fueled by 100% Wilde fruit juice, happy campers of all ages took part in fun, games and tours of the surrounding valleys.

Just 90 minutes' drive from Cape Town, Wildthing Adventures Camp is ideal for family breakaways, team building and anyone in search of recreation and relaxation. The Wildthing Adventures campsite is surrounded by untouched mountains and valleys, soothing to the soul and best beheld while sipping some equally natural Wilde.

The true goodness of fruit juice

Wilde recently extended the 'goodness' past the vitamin content of our juices, by sponsoring the fruit juice for a recent charity breakfast. Hosted at the Spier Wine farm, this stylish event brought celebrities and locals together in an effort to raise money for the Faith Fund. This non-profit organisation offers support to people living with fetal alcohol syndrome and is dependent on the goodwill of the community. The Wilde crew is thankful and honoured for this opportunity of contributing to such a worthy cause. If you'd like to lend a hand, make a donation or learn more about their work, be sure to visit the Faith Fund website.

*Photography by Chane Labuschagne.

100% dedication, 100% success, 100% fruit juice

Wilde Fruit Juice recently sponsored the Curro Drummies when they competed in the Western Province Championships. The girls put even their fiercest competitors to shame with their nifty footwork, swivels, precision catches and synchronized marching. Though Wilde simply sponsored their fruit juice, we felt like proud and gushing parents when the Curro Drummies marched off with first prize! Combining months of practice and hard work with 100% Wilde Apple Juice, the girls were definitely a rosy-cheeked force of energy to be reckoned with. Congratulations, Drummies, you earned it!

ELLE New Talent Make-up Artist Search Awards

The final of the ELLE New Talent Make-up Artist Search took place at Idasa Restaurant in Cape Town last week, attended by big names in the beauty industry and hosted by the lovely Tammy-Anne Fortuin. Naturally, Wilde was there.

While guests and judges sat back, idly sipping and stirring their drinks, the finalists were hard at work beautifying their models. This was quite the challenge - not only making the models more beautiful than they already are, but having to do so in only 30 minutes. The creative juice was flowing in liters, each finalist sipping on a carton of Wilde as they rushed about to complete their make-up masterpieces.

Finally, after much deliberation and discussion among the panel of judges, the show was stolen by Zakhele Mhlongo, or rather by the model flaunting his meticulous handiwork. As the New Talent Make-up Artist 2011, this talented young artist has a bright future ahead of him. Congratulations Zakhele, we wish you the best of luck!

SPCA donations: Wilde walks the dog

As you may know, Wilde Fruit Juice hosted another successful Wilde Kiddies Corner at the 2011 South African Cheese Festival. As this year was a special occasion, marking the 10th anniversary of this ever-evolving food and wine exhibition, Wilde decided to bring something different to the table.

Wilde Fruit Juice invited SPCA Cape of Good Hope to sell little doggy balloons around the Wilde Kiddies Corner. A total of 1 260 balloons were sold, all to benefit the good cause of SPCA in the Western Cape.

Visit SPCA Cape of Good Hope for more insight into how they take care of animals that needs all the love one can offer. Read the below quote for a glimpse into the heart of the SPCA:

We don’t turn any animal away. No matter what the breed, condition, age or reason for animals being brought to the SPCA, we’re here for them, day and night. And we’re on call 24/7 to respond to rescues and emergencies involving animals.

Thank you to everyone who supported the SPCA at the Wilde Kiddies Corner.

PLEASE NOTE: Read here if you want to get involved with the SPCA.

Develop your Hockey Skills

Wilde Fruit Juice is one of the proud sponsors of the Pinelands Hockey Club coaching initiative, called Friday Night Lights. The Pinelands Hockey Club offers coaching to all Primary School learners from grade 1 to grade 7.

Friday Night Lights is aimed at developing skills and boosting enthusiasm levels for the game of hockey. It has proven to be an unparalleled success, with the attendance of enthusiastic children and supportive parents growing every week! With 3 SA Olympic Hockey Players coming from Pinelands Hockey Club, you know they must be doing something right!

Running for good health

Wilde 100% sponsored fruit juice to the Stellenbosch Wellness Department's mini marathon in aid of World Health Day on 7 April 2011. The runners who completed the route received a glass of refreshing Wilde 100% fruit juice.

Little Miss Winelands 2011

Wilde Fruit Juice is one of the proud sponsors of Little Miss Winelands 2011. The pageant was held on 12 March 2011 at the CP van der Merwe Hall in Wellington. All the finalists looked astonishing and competed in the following categories:

• Tiny Twinkle Tippy Toes
• Tiny Twinkle Fairy Wings
• Pearly Perfect
• Beautiful Blossom
• Pretty Pre-Teen

Have a look at the results on the official Miss Winelands website.

Proudly, official sponsor

Wilde Fruit Juice is the official sponsor of the Big Bay Surf Life Saving Club. The team competed in the 2011 Surf National Championships that took place at Camps Bay between 31 March and 2 April 2011. Find out more about the Big Bay Surf Life Saving Club at their website!

Hunt the adventure

Wilde Fruit Juice will be sponsoring some egg-celent Wildthing weekend adventures during the April school holidays, along with First Ascent and Glider.

Corporate Cup Golf Challenge 2011

Wilde Fruit Juice joined the suits on the green, but this time they were all wearing their khakis. The Corporate Cup Golf Challenge is in full swing and Wilde took part with their very own branded drinks cart, where they handed out approximately four cases of drinks to the thirsty golfers.

Golf and business have become more and more synonymous over the past decade, with an increasing number of corporate leaders playing the game to relax, and to entertain their clients as well as pursue networking opportunities in an environment which encourages more personal interfacing and allows for the pressure of the corporate jungle to be left behind in the office.

Wilde will be participating in this year's Corporate Cup Golf Challenge.

Bellpark annual carnival goes Wilde

Bellpark celebrated their annual Carnival on 4 March 2011, and Wilde Fruit Juice was there to juice things up a little. The children were all dressed up in their proud school sport colours for the day and were eager to participate in the day's events!

Wilde gave out some tasty goodie bags to the kids, while they soaked up all the fun under the sun.

The profits generated by this Bellpark Carnivial initiative brings about effective and significant relief in terms of school funds.

Wilde Cycle Day 2011

Wilde Fruit Juice hosted the Wilde Cycle Day 2011 on 19 February 2011 in their hometown of Wellington. As promised, a fun day of cycling was delivered. We would like to congratulate the following winners:

Ladies Category Winners
95 km Liesbet Smit
54 km Zanne Parsons
50 km Jane Seggie

Mens Category Winners
95 km Reniel Matthysen
54 km André Nortje
50 km Shan Wilson (Timo Cooper came in second!)

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Janet Lightley, the pedaling samaritan

Janet Lightley participated in the 2010 ABSA Cape Epic Mountain Bike Challenge. She saw the opportunity and used the event as a platform to raise funds for a charity organisation, called Miracle Kidz.

Miracle Kidz provides a safe and loving temporary home to abused, abandoned and neglected babies and children. In addition to feeding, clothing and attending to any medical requirements, Miracle Kidz introduces the children in their care to a family structure and prepares them for the future.

Janet, with the support of Wilde Fruit Juice, managed to raise approximately R 29 080 for the initiative. But this was only the beginning:

Janet Lightley and her team partner, Andrew Koen, will be participating in this year's ABSA Cape Epic once again, and this time they plan on raising even more awareness and funds for Miracle Kidz, than last year. We wish them the best of luck.

Help us support them. If you are interested in making a donation to Miracle Kids, visit them here for more details.

That's the Daisyway to do it!

Daisyway Coaching Systems hosted Team ABSA's 2011 Cape Epic training camp from 3 to 6 February 2011. This camp was proudly sponsored by Wilde Fruit Juice.

Among the happy campers, we found Joel Stransky (who successfully completed the 2010 ABSA Cape Epic), Thea-Mari Durand (SA’s only female mountaineer, who has conquered 5 of the world’s 7 major summits) and Catherine Labuschagne (world’s first female Gripen fighter pilot)!

The Tulbagh Training Camp promised to be a challenge, and tough riding conditions were experienced with temperatures well over the 30s! Each day's training was braved at 6 in the morning.


After riding around the Tulbagh and Witzenberg Valley areas (with the consent of all land owners) the riders got a good taste of what awaits them on 27 March 2011 for the start of the ABSA Cape Epic - this year is going to be EPIC (in the truest form of the word)!


Wilde Fruit Juice will be there to fuel your way, quench your thirst and provide shade with their fancy, branded gazebo!

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Wilde Cycle Day - This Saturday!

Wilde Fruit Juice is proud to bring you the annual Wilde Cycle Day, this Saturday, the 19th of February 2011! Pre-entries close on 17 February 2011, that means TOMORROW! Don't delay, enter online over here to avoid disappointment.

Distances:
Road: 94 km; 54 km
MTB: 50 km; 20 km

Start:
94 km (06h15)
54 km (07h45)
50 km MTB (07h00)
20 km MTB (07h15)

Cut-off: 12h00
Prize Giving: 11h00.

Route Description:
94 km Cycle Route
Long route (94 km) cyclists will leave the new venue at Boland Stadium / Laërskool Hugenote into Blouvlei road and turn left into Piet Retief Road. Cyclists will then pedal out to the R44, direction Hermon, to pass Riebeek Kasteel and climb over Bothmaskloof Paas. Turn left onto the R45 to return to Wellington and the new finish near the venue in Piet Retief Road.

54 km Cycle Route
The 54 km route follows the R45 towards Malmesbury, turns left onto the Voorpaardeberg road past Sonop Winery and the Paardeberg Prison. Turn left into Voorpaardeberg / Windmeul road and left again at the Windmeul Winery onto the R44. Cross the 4-way stop and continue to the finish.

Mountain Bike Route
The MTB takes place on the gravel roads in and around Wellington wine farms under the picturesque Hawekwa and Groenberg Mountains.

Directions to venue

From Cape Town, take the N1 towards Paarl. Take the R44 off-ramp to Wellington. Drive through Wellington and turn left at the third robot. After about 2 km, turn right into Blouvlei road where you will find the venue on your left.

Organising Committee:

Lions Club Wellington

Venue:
Boland Rugby Stadium Wellington / Laërskool Hugenote

Contact:
Zanne Parsons

Phone: 072 789 3588

Fax: 086 571 2725
E-mail: info@wildecycle.co.za

Please note:

• With no road closure, cyclists must stay left of the median, and obey traffic signs, officials and marshals at all times.

• Refreshments will be sold on the day. The 20 km MTB is not timed and therefore no CSA Day License is applicable.

• Glyder sunglasses and beach bags up for grabs during the lucky draw.

• Medals for the first 1000 finishers. Beer tent available at the venue. Massage facilities, boerewors, Chip ‘n Dip and Café Pronto will also be available at the venue. Jumping Castles for children – and adults!

• Children u/10 must be accompanied by an adult. Easy Entry Tickets not accepted.

• Weather predicted for Saturday: Morning clouds, but warm conditions. Max temp: 33°C, Min temp: 17°C, with a 16 km south easterly wind. 39% humidity.

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Going big at Big Bay LSC

Wilde Fruit Juice hosted the Wilde Masters Classic at Big Bay Surf Lifesaving Club on 5 February 2011. It was an exciting event that had lifesavers gasping for air at the mere thought of it. Only the best contended and could keep up with the beat of the day's gruesome challenges.

An extended ‘Around the Rocks’ Ski Event was the Highlight of the day, and followed the same 3 km course as the famous ‘Blue Peter Around the Rocks Swim’.

Wilde made sure the heroes had something to drink, while they also handed out Wilde-branded merchandise like t-shirts and caps.