SATURDAY 2 MAY
Somerset West: The SOMERSET WEST UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP gathers at the meeting room at Vonke House, 121 Lourensford Road at 10:00 for a presentation led by Rev. Roux Malan and entitled, “Achieving Balance in a World That Seems Chaotic and Out of Control: Lessons from artist Piet Mondrian and Japanese Zen Masters.” Interested locals are welcome to join in and discover how art and contemplative wisdom can help see balance not as something to achieve, but as a way of seeing and being. For more information, phone Malan on 084 679 5466 or visit https://swunitarians.carrd.co.
Strand: KLIPWERF KUIERS elke Saterdag vir ‘n bring-en-braai. Ouderdom 60 en ouer welkom. Vir meer inligting, bel 084 989 6712.
WEDNESDAY 6 MAY
Somerset West: The U3A HELDERBERG will host Andrea Angel at the Dutch Reformed church, 82 Firmount Road, to discuss seabird conservation at 10:00. Angel will address how seabirds are the most endangered group of birds globally, particularly migratory albatross and petrel species that face threats from commercial fishing operations. South Africa’s oceans support over 25 seabird species but are also home to more than 300 commercial fishing vessels, creating significant challenges for bird survival. Angel heads the Albatross Task Force, which works to protect thousands of pelagic seabirds through research, mitigation measures, and policy development. Despite ongoing compliance challenges, she reports that new conservation tools are emerging with South Africa leading international efforts. Angel holds a Masters in Conservation Biology from UCT and has worked on seabird conservation since 2003, including projects on remote islands like Marion and Gough. Originally from Chile, she has lived on three continents and been based in Cape Town for 25 years. Members attend free, visitors pay R20. Phone Denise Fourie on 0722111173 for enquiries.
FRIDAY 8 MAY
Somerset West: The U3A SOMERSET WEST holds its next SA Today meeting at Somerset West United church, on the corner of Andries Pretorius and Bright Street, from 14:00 to 15:30. Jan Myburgh, director at Harcourts Platinum, will present on “Safe as Houses: How Real Estate Wins When Money Wobble,” focusing on property investment in economic uncertainty. Members with membership cards and contribute R10, while visitors pay R20. Parking is available at the rear of the church and the Bright Street entrance, but attendees are asked to keep the nearest spaces open for church members. For information, contact Danie Schoeman on dschoeman2745@gmail.com or WhatsApp 082 7839 582.
SATURDAY 9 MAY
Somerset West: Don’t miss the last instalment of the COUNTRY CRAFT MARKET before the winter break! Your final chance for market browsing fun awaits at Southey’s Vines, 186 Main Road, from 09:00 to 14:00. Shop for unique handcrafts and art before the season closes. The market provides a calm, tranquil experience to be enjoyed by the whole family. 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 very welcome. There is plenty of safe parking behind Southey’s Vines. Contact Lesley on 083 590 9197 or info@countrycraftmarket.org.
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