Exciting times in Woodstock. The Salt Circle Arcade has opened its doors. The 'mall' is located almost directly opposite the Biscuit Mill and next to the Positive Imaging Print Gallery/Blank Books, just a little further along towards the Salt River traffic circle. There is parking in the back for those busy Saturdays.
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Best Bargains in Woodstock – Part 1
Posted on 19 October 2011 by Cecile Blake
There are always some great bargains to be found in Woodstock, if you know where to look! This is part 1 in a series where we share some of Woodstock's best deals, please share your own finds in the comments!
Africa’s first electric car – here in Woodstock!
Posted on 02 August 2011 by Sybrandus Adema
There’s some electrifying news from the heart of Woodstock, reports Sybrandus Adema. It’s a first for Africa. It’s beautiful. It’s clean. It’s green… and it’s all happening in our hood. Where else? Optimal Energy, based in The Palms in Sir Lowry Road, is the driving force behind Joule - this continent’s first battery powered electric car.
Bigger, Better, Vamp
Posted on 27 July 2011 by Cecile Blake
Furniture store Vamp has just moved from the quaint but cramped little church just off Lower Main Rd., to a spacious and more conveniently located store across from the Biscuit Mill. The new store has significantly expanded their range of wares by local designers such as Skinnylaminx, Gwen loves Harold, Mengsel, Lauren Fowler, Moonbasket, John [...]
Old-school Woodstock Barbers
Posted on 22 July 2011 by Stefan Blank
Popular with film shoots, the Valley brothers at Alfreda Hairdressers have their own kind of fame, a recognition that comes from perseverance, longevity and a kind of serenity. Born in Salt River/Woodstock, they have spent their entire lives here, in the barber shop where they work and in the residence behind the shop where they live.
Mid-Century Modern
Posted on 09 July 2011 by Cecile Blake
In recent years there has been a massive revival in popularity of mid-century furniture in design circles, and not just because of Madmen (the tv series) – the classic, timeless designs have lots of modern appeal. Mid-Century Modern, who recently moved from the Biscuit Mill, specialize in pieces from this era. Their new spot is just off Salt River circle in Durham Avenue, in a former 1960’s sports car showroom where the light filled premises showcases their furniture perfectly. ILW chats to owners Ernst and Gawaine about the unique pieces in their store.
