FRIDAY 18 AUGUST
Somerset West: The Palaeontology Group’s meeting, Fossil Record of animals and Plants, takes place in the activity room at Heritage Manor in Hazelden Drive at 14:00. An entry fee of R35 + R10 for refreshments is payable at the door. The programme kicks off with a 2005 documentary entitled “St Helens – Out of the Ash” followed by a 15 minute tea break at 15:00, then the continuation of Cretaceous period and a relevant BBC documentary. For more information, send an email to palaeogroup@gmail.com. Alternatively, contact Tommi Offret on 021 851 9329 or 082 868 4639, or Jerry Lawton on 082 808 5546. The presenter, Andreas Groenewald can be reached on 072 436 0638 or andreas@gantouwtoursexcursions.co.za.
SATURDAY 19 AUGUST
Somerset West: The Southey’s Car Boot (Southey’s Thrift and Second-hand Market) takes place at Southey’s Vines, 186 Main Road, from 08:30 to 14:00. Locals can look forward to an exciting day of bargain hunting and browsing delight. For bookings, contact Hayley via WhatsApp on 076 335 5116.
MAANDAG 21 AUGUSTUS
Strand: Die Christelike Afhanklikheidsdiens, of Christians Against Drugs (Cad), nooi mense wat probleme met middelafhanklikheid het na hul byeenkoms om 19:00 in die kerksaal van die NG Moedergemeente Strand, op die hoek van Birkenhead- en Faganstraat. Vir enige navrae, bel Gerrit by 073 336 3119 of Werner by 082 826 0972.
WEDNESDAY 23 AUGUST
Somerset West: Helderberg Hospice holds its annual general meeting via Zoom at 12:00. The meeting link and password will be shared only to those who RSVP. Interested persons are requested to RSVP before Monday 14 August by calling 021 852 4608 or emailing events@helderberghospice.org.za.
Somerset West: Die Hottentots Holland-tak van die Vrouelandbou-vereniging (VLV) vergader om 09:30 in die onthaalsaal van die Strand-noord NG gemeente. Dit is ’n kleiner groepie wat interessante sprekers reël en handvaardighede uitstal. Daar gaan ’n demonstrasie van lapblomme wees wat in ’n herinneringeboek gebruik kan word. Alle belangstellendes word hartlik uitgenooi na ’n gesellige oggend. Vir meer besonderhede, skakel 083 601 9464.
THURSDAY 24 AUGUST
Somerset West: The Workshop presents Paint & Sip African Safari Night from 18:30 to 21:00. The cost is R300 and includes drumming with Drumjoy and all art materials. Just bring along your own drinks, snacks and good vibrations. For bookings, call Melissa on 082 440 7608.
VRYDAG 25 AUGUSTUS
Strand: Die skywerjoernalis Herman Lategan se blitsverkoper, “Hoerkind: Die memoires van ’n randeier”, is deur die teatermaker Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck omskep in ’n toneelstuk, ’n ware verhaal oor verlies én oorwinning. Die titel Hoerkind verwys na die neerhalende kwetswoord wat aan hom as kind toegesnou was, omdat hy buite die eg gebore is. Op ses gaan hy kinderhuis toe. Sy stiefpa skiet op hom. Op 13 beland hy in die kloue van ’n pedofiel. Alkohol -en dwelmafhanklikheid ry hom. Een aand word hy gyselaar gehou en met ’n mes gesteek. Sy foute is volop, maar hy leer soos hy voortbeur. Die eerlike eenmanvertoning met Geon Nel wat die hofrol vertolk, gaan beslis gehore bekoor. Die vertoning is om 19:30 vanaand (Vrydag) en moreaand (Saterdag 26 Augustus); en om 16:00 Sondag (27 Augustus) op die Drama Factory-verhoog te sien. Kaartjies kos R200. Vir meer inligting of besprekings, skakel 073 215 2290. Geen onder-18s toegelaat nie.
SATERDAG 26 AUGUSTUS
Strand: Die NG Moedergemeente Strand hou ’n potjiekoskompetisie en nooi alle bobaas-potmakers om aan die kosmaak-pret deel te neem! Die geleentheid vind as deel van die kerk se verjaardagfeesmark plaas. Skryf ’n span van minstens twee tot vier lede teen Dinsdag 8 Augustus in. Inskrywings is gratis. Elke span kies sy eie unieke tema vir die dag. Beoordeling begin om 12:00. Borde kos kan vooraf bestel word en wegneemetes sal teen 12:30 en R45 per bord (met rys ingesluit) gereed wees. Inskrywingsvorm en reëls kan afgehaal word by die kerkkantoor (021 853 1128). Vir meer inligting, bel Stephan by 081 218 4492.
Gordon’s Bay: Locals are invited to a ladies breakfast special featuring a collaborative dicussion about women and wealth by a woman in finance, Tania Pringle of Verum Captial at Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club at 10:00. Ideas ranging wealth creation (innovative ways to invest, the eighth wonder of compound interest over time and plans to retire with dignity), knowing your rights (marital contracts, trusts, last will and testament) and planning a wealth legacy (simple ways to leave a legacy for children/dependents) will be shared. No cover charge. For bookings, send an email to gbyc@gbyc.co.za.
WEDNESDAY 30 AND THURSDAY 31 AUGUST
Somerset West: The production Noises off is staged at The Playhouse Theatre at 19:30 tonight (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday). Hired to helm an Americanised take on a British play, director Lloyd Fellowes (Luke Botha) does his best to control an eccentric group of stage actors. During practice sessions, things run smoothly. However, when Lloyd and his actors begin a series of performances leading up to a Broadway premiere, chaos ensues. Star actress Dotty (Anne Walsh) is quickly passing her prime, male lead Frederick (Simon Jones) has no confidence, and bit actor Selsdon (Neil Ferguson) is rarely sober. Other familiar faces include Gill Jones, Michelle Sterley, Winston Gelderbloem, Victoria Kidd, Zané Habig and Tony Gaitskill. The production is directed by Bryoni Currin. Tickets at R110 can be booked online through Computicket.
SATERDAG 2 SEPTEMBER
Somerset-Wes: Die NG Gemeente in Firmountweg hou vanaf 09:00 basaar. Helderbergers kan uitsien na kostrokke en biertente, kunsvlyt en kinderaktiwiteite insluitend ’n inkleur-kompetisie, optrede deur Calla Henn, en ’n potjiekoskompetisie. Vir meer inligting, stuur ’n epos aan odette@nghelder.co.za.
THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER
Somerset West: Local NPO Masikhule hosts its annual general meeting at Urban Voice Church, on the corner of Schapenberg and Sir Lowry’s Pass Road, from 14:30 to 15:30. Registration takes place at 14:15. RSVP to infor@masikhule.org or WhatsApp Léanne on 083 415 6703 by Friday 1 September.
SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER
Strand: Renowned saxophonist Don Vino shares the stage with friends in the music industry to produce a concert like no other at the Strand Town Hall. Among artists sharing the local stage is the incredible Nur Abrahams, Fagrie Isaacs, Co-B, The Elginairs, Salome and DJ Newton. Quinton Manuels will be the master of ceremonies. Proceeds of this show will go to the Heartland Baby Sanctuary in Somerset West. The show starts at 19:00. Tickets cost R150 and can be securely booked via Quicket.
THURSDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
Somerset West: Child Welfare Somerset West holds its annual general meeting at the United Church, 28 Bright Street, at 10:00. All interested parties are welcome. For more information, call Imelda on 021 852 3126.
