Woensdag 18 Januarie
Strand: Die Hottentots Holland-tak van die Vroue Landbouvereniging(VLV) se maandelikse vergaderings skop vanjaar met ’n gesellige byeenkoms om 09:30 in die Strand-Noord se onthaalsaal af. Belangstellings soos kookkuns, blomme, naaldwerk en hand/kunsvlyt word met mekaar gedeel. Almal word hartlik genooi na wat ’n verrykende ervaring sal wees. Vir verdere navrae, skakel 083 601 9464.
Saturday 21 January
Somerset West: The Southey’s Car Boot (Southey’s Thrift & Second-hand Market) returns to Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road from 08:30 to 14:00. With more than 1 000 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: The Friends of the Helderberg Nature Reserve often offer interpretive walks for which a small fee is charged. The walks are conducted by experienced and knowledgeable guides Andreas Groenewald (day/night walks) and Charles Britz (bird walks). A bird walk takes place at 06:30 this morning (Saturday) and all participants are requested to meet at the reserve gate. A full-moon sunset supper walk also takes place from the Visitor Centre at 18:30. The events are succeeded by another interpretive day walk to Disa Kloof on Sunday 29 January. This walk goes up the gorge, so interested individuals are implored to take a picnic with brunch or lunch and meet-up at the Visitor Centre at 08:00. Bookings are essential. For more information or to secure your spot, send an email to info@helderbergnaturereserve.co.za.
Monday 23 January
Somerset West: Grieving the death of a child? The Compassionate Friends, assisting families following the death of a child or sibling, meets in the chapel of the Helderberg Dutch Reformed church in Firmount Road at 18:00. Facilitator Leila Falletisch will start the year off preparing interested individuals on how to move forward in their grief. No charge. For enquiries, call Alta Volschenk on 084 551 1349.
Somerset West: The South African Depression and Anxiety Group’s (Sadag) 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.
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. Vir navrae, bel Gerrit by 073 336 3119 of Werner by 082 826 0972.
Saturday 28 January
Somerset West: The Country Craft Market will be held at the park-like surrounds of Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road from 09:00 to 14:00. The market serves as a mecca for locals, who love spending hours just browsing, and it has always been committed to providing the best-quality handmade arts and crafts. Visit the Country Craft Market’s Facebook page or website at www.countrycraftmarket for more information.
Thursday 2 February
Strand: Sencit Resthaven Old Age Home holds its annual general meeting at its premises at 1 Thomas Street at 18:30. The last audited financial statements are available for viewing at the facility.
Sunday 12 March
Somerset West: 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.
