Dagboek | Diary

WOENSDAG 16 APRIL

Somerset-Wes: Besoekers aan die HUISWINKEL, die geskenkwinkel en teetuin by Helena-laan 62, kan uitsien na ‘n Paashaas-fees van 10:00 tot 17:00. Belangstellendes word hartlik uitgenooi om in te loer vir talle winskopies of net ‘n koppie troos saam met die hase! Vir meer inligting, skakel 082 521 4503.

Stellenbosch: Round up your smartest crew for the Quiz Night at THIRSTY SCARECROW at 19:00. Teams of four are welcome to enter. There will be prizes and free shots for all. To book your place, call

082 549 8800.

Gordons Bay: LEMON TREE CAFE AND DELI hosts a drumming circle with Strand Kunshuis Art Collaboration Workshops and Drumba. The first session will be held at the newly revamped coffee shop situated at Mountain Streams Nursery from 18:30 to 20:15. Interested individuals are welcome to join the drumming session at only R150 per person, or with a meal priced between an additional R70 and R90 per person. For bookings, WhatsApp Erika on 082 824 0642.

FRIDAY 18 APRIL

Strand: Join in the Good Friday Beach Jam fun around sunset (18:17). The event is held by THE FIRE DANCING STUDIO on the beach near the water park along Beach Road and is open to anyone.

SATURDAY 19 APRIL

Somerset West: The SOUTHEY’S CAR BOOT SALE (Southey’s Thrift & Secondhand Market) returns to Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road, weather permitting from 08:30 to 14:00. Locals can look forward to an exciting day of bargain hunting for treasures at over 100 stalls. To book a stall, send a WhatsApp message to Hayley on 076 335 5116.

Strand: Join SUNSET BOOKS for an unforgettable afternoon of music and books, with talented musicians and writers Hanru Niemand, Stefan Schutte and Riku Lätti. The event takes place at the book shop located at 9 Heinecke Street from 14:00 to 16:00. Entry is free, but booking is essential. For more information or to RSVP, call 078 801 8218.

SUNDAY 20 APRIL

Somerset West: TRIGGERFISH MARKET at Unit 9, WR Quinan Boulevard, Paardevlei, will host an Easter Fun Day from 10:00 to 16:00. There will be a treasure hunt (11:00 to 13:00), a mosaic workshop (13:00 to 16:00), a photo booth, a jumping castle, and other games and activities for all.

TUESDAY 22 TO THURSDAY 24 APRIL

Strand: THEMBA TRAINING offers a dress-making course at Yethemba Place, 45 Newton Street, Gants Centre, from 09:00 to 13:00, Tuesday 22 to Thursday 24 April. The designer evening-wear course will focus on demonstrating pattern adjustments, corset and boning, basic skirt pattern, bodice ruching and pleating, and final finishes. Please note, the course is not for beginners; interested individuals are required to have good sewing skills. The cost of the course, which is one of many offered by the organisation for impoverished communities in the Helderberg, is R650 per person. Space is limited. For more information or bookings, call 073 270 3516.

Somerset West: “There is no incurable!” THE BRUNO GRÖNING CIRCLE OF FRIENDS offers a medical lecture on Wednesday 23 April from 18:30 to 20:00. The topic is “Help and healing on the spiritual path”. Guest speakers: Andreas Flörchinger (MD) and Melanie Jacob (PhD Germany). A follow-up lecture takes place on Thursday 24 April from 17:30 to 19:00 at Vredenhof in Bredell Road. Admission is free, however, donations are welcome. For more information, WhatsApp +49 160 9773 5780 or send an email to south-africa@bruno-groening.org. Alternatively, visit www.bruno-groening.org/en.

SATURDAY 26 APRIL

Somerset West: ST PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Andries Pretorius Street hosts its monthly book sale from 09:00 to 12:00. Avid bookworms can look forward to “new” quality fiction, non-fiction and children’s books. There will also be tea, coffee and an amazing selection of eats on offer. Card facilities are available. Visitors are implored to support the fundraising car wash. For enquiries, phone Carole on 084 299 9023.

Somerset West: The COUNTRY CRAFT MARKET provides a calm, tranquil experience to be enjoyed by the whole family while shopping for unique handcrafts at Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road, from 09:00 to 14:00. The Country Kitchen area offers food and drinks, including craft beer, and gives weary visitors a chance to sit and relax while listening to live music. Well-behaved pooches on leashes are welcome. There’s plenty of safe parking behind Southey’s Vines. For more, contact Lesley on 021 843 5002 or info@countrycraftmarket.org.

SATURDAY 3 MAY

Somerset West: Looking to sell your wares? Vendors are wanted for the Community Market hosted at SERENITY AT THE JADE from 10:00 to 13:00. There will be local arts and crafts, facepainting, preloved items, gifts and homeware, clothing, unique finds, delicious treats, and plenty more. Interested vendors are welcome to book a stall for just R150 and must bring their own tables. For bookings, call Dereck on 083 226 9568.