FRIDAY 1 AND SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER
Strand: Get a head-start on your Christmas shopping! St Peter’s Catholic church in Van der Merwe Street is hosting a Christmas Gift Market from 12:00 to 19:00 on Friday and between 09:00 and 17:00 on Saturday. Locals interested in attending can look forward to lots of gift ideas, food stalls and much more. There is very limited space available for vendors, who are eager to be part of the event at R400. Buskers are welcome. For more information, call Paula on 082 896 8913.
Somerset West: The First Fridays continue at Lourensford Market, with a spooktacular Halloween theme instalment from 17:00 to 22:00. There will be a live performance by Wicked World at 19:30. Entry to the market is free and limited premium seating is available at R75 per person. Parking costs R20. But, this is not all – catch the Lourensford Market on Saturday (from 11:00 to 16:00) and Sunday (between 10:00 and 15:00).
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.
Bettiesbaai: Kom kuier Saterdag saam by Hangklip-gemeentesentrum vanaf 09:00 tot 13:00 solank voorrade by die Hangklip Kuierbasaar hou. Gratis bodemlose koffie en tee. Pannekoek, basaarpoeding, potjiekos, hamburgers, boereworsrolletjies, boepensbroodjies, koek, beskuit, geskenke, tuinplante, wit olifante…o ja, ook lekker musiek en vermaak vir die kinders. Daar is iets vir jou, kom net! Navrae: bel vir JC Hanekom by 082 410 8141; of Fanie Krige by 082 773 7749.
Strand: Helderberg Rugby Club holds a Potjie Party comprising a potjiekos competition and family market in aid of Township Outreach Project from 13:00 on Saturday. There will all sorts of market goodies and children’s entertainment including face painting, jumping castles, games, slippery slides and pony rides. Free entry. For more information, call Eileen on 072 897 5331.
Strand: Strand-buurtwag hou vanaf 09:00 tot 14:00 Saterdag by 3 Masonicstraat ’n markdag. Besoekers kan uitsien na tuisgebak, ingelegde kosse, vleise, babaklere, gebreide speelgoed, leerprodukte, kostuumjuweliersware, strikkies en haarbande, bekers en sleutelhouers, wit-olifant items, basaargunstellinge soos pannekoek, koek, koffie en tee en allerhande lekkernye in die teetuin. Kontant ot kaartverkope is welkom. Vir meer inligting, bel vir Sanel Woordward by 082 706 8642.
SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER
Somerset West: The Triggerfish Market takes place at the Triggerfish Brewery in Quinan Boulevard, Paardevlei, every Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00. There is arts and crafts, craft beers, artisan products, live music by John Masser and much more. The market is pet-friendly.
Somerset West: The Glen-Graze Sanctuary hosts a Sunday Market at its premises in Old Main Road, Firgrove Rural, from 10:00 to 14:00. For more information, call 084 230 0767.
VRYDAG 8 TOT SONDAG 10 NOVEMBER
Grabouw: Die jaarlikse Buitelewe- en Avontuur-ekspo is vanjaar van Vrydag 8 tot Sondag 10 November terug by die Elgin-sportklub. Die byeenkoms behels uitstallings van die jongste buitelewe- en avontuurleefstyl-voertuie en toerusting en is op die hele gesin gemik. Dit sluit gewone en veldrywoonwaens, 4×4-veldryvoertuie, nutsmotors en veral sportnutsvoertuie sowel as kampeer- en ander toerusting vir ’n vakansie of leefstyl in die veld in. Talle ander uitstallers sal ook betrokke wees, waaronder kos-, koffie- en wynuitstallers, ’n biertuin en vele meer. Die ekspo is nie net nog ’n skou of ’n vlooimark nie – dit is ’n volbloed-buitelewe- en avontuur-ekspo vir die hele gesin. Kaartjies is by TicketPro te koop en die volledige program is by www.lrclassic.com te sien.
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.
Raithby: The Raithby Farmer’s Market takes place at Post House Wines just off the R44 from 09:00 to 14:00 on Saturday (9 November). 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.
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 DECEMBER
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.
