FRIDAY 10 MARCH
Somerset West: Situated on the stunningly scenic and historic Lourensford Wine Estate, is the weekend Lourensford Market, which kicks off with the popular Twilight Market every Friday evening from 17:00 to 21:00. Market goers can look forward to dinner, drinks and live entertainment for any crowd – family, friends, friends of friends and even that favourite colleague. The live music starts at 18:00. The market is pet friendly, provided that four-legged family members are on a leash. The market also takes place on Saturday from 11:00 to 16:00 and Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00.
Strand: Bethesda Evangelical church hosts a Youth Fellowship Coffee Bar at its premises at 9 Stork Road, Broadlands Park, at 19:00. An entry fee of R10 is payable. For more information, call 021 845 6574.
SATURDAY 11 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.
SUNDAY 12 MARCH
Somerset West: The All Saints Rugby Football Club holds its annual golf day at the Somerset West Golf Club. Registration starts at 06:30, with tee-off scheduled for 07:30. Format: individual stableford. Entry fee: R450. For more information, contact Neale Jacobs on 072 625 4604, Randall Thomas on 084 445 9918 or Rudi Sinclair on 078 178 5637.
MAANDAG 13 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 online. For more information and meeting dates and times, contact Rudyard on 021 855 0660 or rudyardh7@gmail.com.
TUESDAY 14 MARCH
Somerset West: Rape Crisis Helderberg holds its annual general meeting for the 2021/2022 financial year at its premises located at Helderberg Hospital off Lourensford Road at 16:30. RSVP to Reinette at help@crisiscentre.org.za; or Sandy at finance@crisiscentre.org.za.
Somerset West: Solidariteit Helpende Hand se Helderberg-tak hou van 08:30 tot 11:00 ’n sakeontbyt by Avontuur-wynlandgoed. Die gassprekers is Dawie Roodt en Hannes Noëth. Vir meer inligting, stuur ’n epos na alisha@helpendehand.co.za.
DONDERDAG 16 MAART
Somerset-Wes: Die Reik na Herstel-borskankersteungroep nooi u, u lewensmaat en vriende/vriendinne uit na hul maandelikse ondersteuningsvergadering vir mense wat deur borskanker geraak word. Die vergadering vind om 09:30 vir 10:00 in die Learning and Development Room by Mediclinic Vergelegen plaas. Onderwerp: Dieet en borskanker, en voeg aanvullings waarde toe? Spreker: Anél Kirsten. Navrae: Reik na Herstelop by 082 357 0497.
Strand: Patisserie Femme, a debut production by new kids on the block, Three Pillars Productions, will be staged at The Drama Factory at Asla Park today, and Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 March. The theatre production, with young performers Liphelo Matthews and Nomfundo Selepe, is based on a bakery in the heart of Cape Town amid an array of mouth watering confectionaries. The acting duo takes on a mockumentary, meta-theatre style of performance, where they explore a bakery dedicated to selling not pastries, not cakes, but women. Patisserie Femme tackles issues of society pushing certain conventions onto the bodies of women and references many a sexual innuendo. The show starts at 19:30 on Thursday evening, and at 16:00 on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets at R100 and R70 are available via www.thedramafactory.co.za. For more information, call the theatre located at 10 Comprop Square, Henry Vos Close, on 073 215 2290.
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 Donderdag 23 Maart na ’n oggendtee waartydens die geliefde stamboomnavorser van die Kaap, Aubrey Springveldt, besoekers meer gaan vertel oor die proses om familiegeskiedenis na te vors. Aubrey is tans te sien in Martelise Brink se DStv-program “Martelise se stamtafel”, waartydens hy bekendes se “komvandaan” uitlê. Gratis drasakke, boekmerke en gelukstrekkings vir boeke sal ook aangebied word. Bring sommer jou agterstallige biblioteekboeke saam – geen boete sal gehef word gedurende dié week nie! Die Vriende stel ook die spesiale versameling Africana en skaars boeke in die biblioteek se voorportaal bekend. Dit sal op spesiale versoek vir navorsing in die biblioteek beskikbaar wees. 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.
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.
