SATURDAY 18 MARCH
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 20 MAART
Strand: Nasionale Biblioteekweek (van Maandag 20 tot Sondag 26 Maart) word vanjaar landwyd gevier met die tema “Biblioteke vertel stories met Vonk” (Libraries telling powerful stories). Die Biblioteekvriende van die Strand nooi belangstellendes om 10:00 waartydens Henning van Aswegen sy nuwe boek, “Spioenmeesters: Vriende, vyande en verraaiers”, sal bekendstel. Hierdie 18 beroemde en gerugte SA-spioene se dade wat dateer van die Anglo Boere-oorlog tot die 1990’s het verreikende gevolge gehad in Suid-Afrikaanse geskiedenis en Henning belig dit met ’n visuele voorlegging. Gratis drasakke, boekmerke en gelukkige boektrekkings sal ook aangebied word. Bring sommer jou agterstallige biblioteekboeke saam – geen boete sal gehef word gedurende die week nie! Die Vriende stel ook die spesiale versameling Africana en skaars boeke in die biblioteek se foyer bekend. Dit sal op spesiale versoek beskikbaar wees vir navorsing in die biblioteek. Vir navrae of om jou sitplek te verseker, bel die biblioteek by 021 444 3106. Raadpleeg ook die biblioteek oor spesiale kinderprogramme vir die week.
WEDNESDAY 22 MARCH
Gordon’s Bay: The Insight Biz Talks – Ambassadors of Africa, an event aimed at inspiring change and creating a platform for business owners to advance their careers with opportunities, will be launched at Krystal Beach Hotel from 09:00 to 14:00. This month’s seminar focuses on communication, branding, law, tourism, the media, branding, finance and your business, and renewable energy. Among numerous mentors offering their expertise is guest speaker Janet Pillai, CEO and founder of Multilayer Trade Corporation, which offers a seamless vehicle hire, shuttle and accommodation solution across various sectors. There will be prizes and hampers up for grabs. To book a stall to showcase your business or tickets, email Hanle Barnard at insighthanlebarnard@gmail.com. For tickets, including the early bird special of R330, visit https://qkt.io/ieKVry.
FRIDAY 24 MARCH
Somerset West: The Palaeontology U3A Group will have a rock and fossil display at its monthly meeting which takes place in the activity room at Helderberg Manor in Hazelden Drive at 14:00. An introduction lecture to geology will start off the meeting, after which attendees are able to interact with the physical samples and information posters on display. The meeting concludes with a fascinating video on Microrapture, a four-winged dinosaur discovered in China, proving that many dinosaurs had feathers. An fee of R45 is payable at the door (includes refreshments). For more information, call Tommi Offret on 021 851 9329 or 082 868 4639; or send an email to palaeogroup@gmail.com.
SATURDAY 25 MARCH
Somerset West: The Country Craft Market at Southey’s Vines, 186 Main Road, takes place from 09:00 to 14:00. The market offers the best-quality handmade arts and crafts. The Country Kitchen offers plenty to eat and drink, with safe parking behind Southey’s Vines. The market is child- and pet-friendly and wheelchair-accessible. For more details, contact Lesley on 021 843 5002 or visit www.countrycraftmarket.org.
MAANDAG 26 MAART
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 Strand-Moedergemeente op die hoek van Birkenhead- en Faganstraat. Rig alle navrae aan Gerrit by 073 336 3119 of Werner by 082 826 0972.
Somerset West: The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag), a local support group for people living with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder, meets every Monday, alternatively in person (at the Coronation Avenue Methodist church at 18:00) and online. Today’s meeting takes place at the church. For more information and meeting dates and times, contact Rudyard on 021 855 0660 or rudyardh7@gmail.com.
FRIDAY 31 MARCH
Strand: Strand Care is selling delicious barbecued spatchcock chicken for collection from 14:00 to 16:00 at Huis Esperanza, 11 Donaldson Street. Orders for a half spatchcock chicken meal (which includes a roll and portion of beetroot salad) at R60, or a whole spatchcock chicken meal (which includes two rolls and a double portion beetroot salad) at R120 must be placed before Monday 27 March. To order, contact Susan (Esperanza) on 021 854 7393 or info@strandsorg.co.za; or Christine (PAM Brink) on 021 854 4579 or reception@strandsorg.co.za.
TUESDAY 4 APRIL
Somerset West: The Cancer Care Support Group and Care and Share Group meets at CancerCare at Arun Place from 17:30 to 18:30 every first Tuesday of the month. This gathering will focus on nutrition. Future meetings will be themed family support (2 May) and treatment symptoms (6 June). All welcome. Contact Carin Schultz on 021 851 2255 for more information.
Strand: Are you single and ready to mingle? The Empire Lounge in Gants Centre is calling on professional and sophisticated singletons (between the age of 35 and 65) looking for love in a potential partner to consider attending Cupid Nights, which will be held at the trendy nightclub located at 2 Primrose Street at 20:00 every first Tuesday of the month, starting today. The event takes the format of speed dating, during which interested individuals are rotated to meet each other over a series of short “dates”. Tickets cost R100 and include a glass of wine on arrival. Dress code: Smart casual. For more information or bookings, send a WhatsApp message to 079 198 2439.
