Happy holidays take centre stage for local businesses

The smell of sunscreen, the sound of carols, the feel of the sun on your back, and the delicious sight of sizzling chops on the braai can only mean one thing, the summer holidays are finally upon us.
Different people celebrate the festive season in different ways, but one thing is for sure, the city of Polokwane and its businesses offers something for every taste and need.
Many people will stay at home this holiday and the long summer days are ideal for sprucing up the garden and paying attention to all the little jobs around the house that seem to fall to the wayside during the busy year.
Sterkloop Garden Express stocks a wide range of gardening equipment as well as an extensive range of power tools and DIY paraphernalia. Whether you need a spade, a power drill, a hose pipe or swimming pool cleaning kit, this shop has everything you need in one place. Visit them at the Sterkloop Garden Centre in Church Street for amazing deals.
Welcome guests in style with a beautiful new driveway or patio. Blitz Paving and Bricks specialises in the supply and installation of domestic and commercial paving bricks and kerbs, the manufacturing and installation of their own cobble paving as well as tiles and cladding. They can supply any type of brick and will undertake extensive levelling of any size and for any area. They can be contacted on 082 552 0414 or by sending an email to blitzpaving@gmail.com.
Why not give the hot summer sun a bloody nose with cool shading from Windovert? Located at 16 Industria Street,
Windovert Limpopo is easily accessible and their products speak for themselves. They stock awnings, carports, shade netting, roofs and adjustable roofs. They even sell Shutter Guard, burglar bars with style and service old blinds. Call Windovert on 015 297 8044/8811.
Give your entertainment area some flair for those balmy summer evenings when you want to entertain guests in style. Defined by entrepreneurship, authenticity, expertise and collaboration, Buco Polokwane Sapphire is any DIY fanatic’s first choice for hardware and buildware. With décor, electrical, outdoor, painting, plumbing and tool products as well as value added services like board cutting, hinge hole drilling, this store has everything you need for a make-over. Visit them at 18 Sapphire Street for great festive specials.
Once all the hard work is done, it is time to sit back and enjoy your handiwork. Nothing beats the summer heat like an ice cold Coca-Cola. Whether you prefer a cola, Bonaqua Pump water, Valpré Sparkling or Still Spring Water, an energy boosting Power Play and Powerade, or the sweet fruity taste of Minute Maid or Just Juice, Coca-Cola has the perfect refreshment to cool off your summer.
Hard work also means a huge appetite and this summer McDonalds has it all. From the scrumptious Egg McMuffin variants for breakfast, to delicious hamburger, nugget and Foldover meals, McDonalds can still the fiercest hunger. Don’t miss out on the Spongebob Squarepants toys for the kids with every Happy Meal. Try the convenient drive through on the corner of Grimm and Thabo Mbeki Streets and you don’t even have to change out of your work clothes or swim wear. You can also sit down for a meal on the corner of Market and Grobler Streets.
Whether you are staying at home or going on holiday, it is important to look your best. Vitri’s Manufacturing Jewellers specialises in individually hand -crafted, unique jewellery pieces that are made in their workshop. Located in the Deco Terrace division of the Sterkloop Complex, Vitri’s can make the perfect piece of jewellery or remodel an older piece to suit new needs. They also refurbish and repair jewellery that need a little bit of extra love. This festive season elegant and classic Ingersoll watches are on offer at very reasonable prices.
Protect your eyes this summer with stylish eyewear from Jason Stander Optometrists. This practice stocks some of the most famous names in fashion eye wear, including Tom Ford, Bvlgari, Gucci, Lindberg and Giorgio Armani. To protect the eyes from harmful blue rays, Jason Stander Optometrists offers Crizal Prevencia, the only clear lens in the market that effectively filters out harmful light. Visit them at the Cycad Centre for top quality care and expert advice or call them on 015 297 7668 to make an appointment.
If you want to get away for a night or two, but don’t have the time, cash or stamina for that long drive to a holiday resort, why not book a few nights at the Pietersburg Lodge. Situated at 4 Pringle Street, this getaway is close to all the amenities that the city offers, but still ensures a quiet and peaceful environment. Call them on 015 292 1214 to make a booking.
The festive season is also the season for applying to top schools and colleges to secure your future. Students that apply for admission at Boston City Campus & Business College Polokwane will get a response to their applications within two working days. Prospective students have a choice between online and walk-in applications. Visit Boston City Campus & Business College in Polokwane on the first floor of the Pioneer Building at 52 Landdros Maré Street, call 015 291 2579, or visit www.boston.co.za.
Mitchell House is a co-educational school which caters for learners from Grade 00 to Grade 12. The school’s approach to education is holistic and aims to develop all aspects of our learners’ personalities and characters including spiritual, academic, physical, social and cultural aspects. Call 015 296 0865 to find out more about this school.
Personnel Link Recruitment Services Polokwane aims to place the right person in the right position, thereby ensuring productivity. Secure your future with this company and know that your career is in safe hands. Call them on 015 296 1721 and take that first step to a brighter future after the holidays.
Do you expect a bundle of joy in the new year? At Roentes 4D Hermien Rootman offers the full spectrum of x-rays or radiographs of the human body. She specialises in 4D-ultrasound scans during pregnancy, giving patients a better look at their babies. 4D-scans also make it easier for medical professionals to identify problems with a pregnancy and introduce preventative measures. Contact her on 015 291 2275.

MARKI FRANKEN
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