SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER
Somerset West: The Southey’s Car Boot Sale (Southey’s Thrift & Second-hand Market) returns to Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road from 08:30 to 14:00 on Saturday. With a variety of stalls to browse, locals can look forward to an exciting day of bargain hunting. To book a stall contact Hayley via WhatsApp on 076 335 5116.
Somerset West: Happy Days Pre-primary School holds a Festive Pop-up Market in the Garden at its premises at 3 Reservoir Road in Parel Vallei from 09:00 to 12:00. Those eager for some family browsing fun cam look forward to jewellery, plants, pancakes, toys, decor, books and treats. For more information contact the school on 021 851 6119.
Raithy: The Raithby Farmer’s Market takes place at Post House Wines just off the R44 from 09:00 to 14:00. There will be great food, good wine, fresh produce, children’s entertainment and gifts. The morning market is preceded by a vineyard run which starts at 08:00. To participate costs R80 (which includes coffee and a croissant). For more information, send an email to raithbyfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
MAANDAG 11 NOVEMBER
Strand: Die Christelike Afhanklikheidsdiens of Christians Against Drugs (Cad) nooi almal wat probleme met middelafhanklikheid het, na sy byeenkoms om 19:00 in die kerksaal van die NG kerk Strand se Moedergemeente op die hoek van Birkenhead- en Faganstraat. Bel Gerrit by 073 336 3119 of Werner by 082 826 0972 vir enige navrae.
THURSDAY 14 NOVEMBER
Strand: The Sectional Title Association Strand (STAS) holds its annual general meeting at Strand Neighbourhood Watch’s premises at 3 Masonic Street at 18:00. City of Cape Town Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews will be the guest speaker at the event, where information will be of benefit to all Helderberg residents.
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.
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.
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.
FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER
Somerset West: The Somerset West Christmas Market will be hosted at Generation School in Copacabana Boulevard from 16:00 to 22:00 today (Friday), tomorrow (Saturday 7 December), as well as the next two weekends (13 and 14, and 20 and 21 December). Interested individuals can look foward to unique products, gifts and food. To apply to become a vendor, call 083 415 0894.
