SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER
Somerset West: The Country Craft Market returns to Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road, from 09:00 to 14:00, as well as Saturday 30 November and 7, 14 and 21 December. There will be a wide variety of quality handmade clothing, crafts and art available, with each crafter selling his own wares. Refreshments are plentiful, with the chance to relax while listening to live music. Well-behaved pooches on leashes are very welcome. There is free, safe parking behind the market venue. For enquiries, contact Lesley on 021 843 5002 or info@countrycraftmarket.org.
SATURDAY 16 AND SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER
Stellenbosch: The Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience, fueled by Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages, will be held with the start and finish at Coetzenburg Field. The 11th edition of the two-day stage race will see riders tackle the marathon or half-marathon race. Entry costs R2 100 (marathon) and R1 900 (half-marathon), and includes an exclusive First Ascent rider jersey, finisher cotton tee, finisher medal, on route experience, access to world class trails, a light breakfast with coffee on both days, a scrumptious lunch on both days, complimentary drinks and refreshments, well stocked water points, entertainment, exciting competitions and giveaways, and comedic acts. Riders are urged to dress-up in their best proudly South African outfit, with yellow as the standout colour on Sunday to stand a chance to win R10 000 and 10 cases of Savanna. For more information or to enter. email entries@stillwatersports.com or visit https://bit.ly/2024SavannaOOTOnlineEntries.
THURSDAY 21 NOVEMBER
Strand: Unashamedly Ethical will host its second annual golf day at Strand Golf Club, a chance to support a movement dedicated to promoting ethics, values and integrity in leadership and communities worldwide. All funds raised directly empowers the organisation’s work, and proceeds will be transparently allocated to its charity initiatives. It’s also a chance for exclusive networking, with an exciting auction, dinner and prizes. The event is about joining forces for ethical transformation. By participating, sponsoring a hole, or donating a prize, you have the chance to associate your brand with a movement that champions values every organisation should stand behind. Sponsors’ brands will be front and centre at the event. Golfers can already secure their four-ball spots, while hole and prize sponsors can indicate their interest. Golfers will tee-off with a shotgun start at 11:00. For more information contact Bertram Davids on bertram@unashamedlyethical.com or 082 770 7510, or Pippa Pringle on pippa@unashamedlyethical.com or 071 461 6692. Alternatively visit www.unashamedlyethical.com.
Somerset West: The Helderberg Renaissance Foundation will meet at 17:00 at The Modelist, 139 Main Road, Somerset West. This will be followed by a meeting of the Cape Institute for Architecture, Helderberg chapter. All who are interested in Heritage and the built environment are welcome to attend: RSVP to info@buildingintelligence.co.za
FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER
Strand: Join the La Bleue Pop-up at 30 Birkenhead Street and shop a curated collection of local treasures over three days – on Friday from 11:00 to 18:00, Saturday (30 November) between 10:00 and 17:00, and Sunday (1 December) from 10:00 to 14:00. Entry costs R10 per person.
Strand: Themba Training’s Christmas Market for a Good Cause at Yethemba Place, 45 Newton Street in Gants Centre from 09:00 to 14:00. Come and support local makers, while browsing handmade gifts and induging in homemade food.
SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER
Somerset West: The Heartlands Baby Sanctuary hosts a fundraising Christmas Festival at its premises located at 794 Old Paardevlei Road, The Interchange, from 09:00 to 15:00. There will be live music, festive foods, shopping opportunities and a rubber ducky event. All proceeds will go towards the community organisation, which serves as a temporary residential safe care facility for 25 children at any given time. Cost: R10 raffle ticket payable on entry; kids under-12 free. Please note that no alcohol is allowed on the premises. For more information, contact Nikki Bower on 021 852 3527 or nikki@heartlandsbaby.org.
Somerset West: Helderberg Development Centre hosts a Pre-Christmas Market at 10 St James Street from 09:30 to 12:30. The organisation is calling on vendors to join the fundraising market ranks. Anyone offering crafts, preloved clothes, bric-n-brac and baked goods are welcome. For more information, send an email to info@helderbergdevelopmentcentre.co.za.
Stellenbosch: Die Evangelies-Lutherse Gemeente Stellenbosch-Somerset-Wes bied van 10:00 tot 14:00 die jaarlikse Duitse Kersmark in Hofmeyrstraat 26 aan. Soos altyd bied die mark ’n unieke geleentheid vir Kersinkopies met ’n Europese inslag. Daar is handgemaakte Kersfeesversierings en adventskranse, geskenkartikels, Bratwurst en aartappelslaai, Kersgebak en ander Duitse lekkernye. Toegang is gratis. Vir meer inligting, stuur ’n e-pos aan info@lutheranstellenbosch.co.za, skakel 021 887 5030 of besoek www.lutheranstellenbosch.co.za.
