Saturday 5 March
Strand: The ABET Class of 2022 presents a fundraising market day at Strand Secondary School from 08:00 to 14:00. Quality pre-loved clothing and a variety of food will be on offer. Funds are for necessary repairs at the school. Interested stallholders can contact Shakoor Vallie on 078 392 9842. Stallholders must bring their own gazebos, trestles and table tops. A table will only be provided to the first 20 stallholders that secure their booking by paying R100.
Somerset West: The Southey’s Car Boot (previously known as Southey’s Thrift and Secondhand Market) returns to Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road in Somerset West from 08:30 to 14:00. Locals can look forward to an exciting day of bargain hunting and browsing delight. To book a stall, contact Hayley via WhatsApp on 076 335 5116. All covid regulations will be complied with.
Sunday 6 March
Somerset West: Goedeverwachting Estate’s weekly Sunday Market at 43 Old Sir Lowry’s Pass Road will take place from 09:00 to 15:00. Besides the usual fantastic food and fare, there is a shaded flea market, and free art gallery in the historic Manor House. For children tagging along there are free-roaming animals to experience and free jumping castles. For more information, call or WhatsApp Linnèa Bester on 072 238 7045; or visit the Goedeverwachting Estate’s Facebook page or website (www.goedeverwachting.com).
Maandag 7 Maart
Strand: Die Christelike Afhanklikheidsdiens of Christians Against Drugs (Cad) nooi mense met probleme met middelafhanklikheid 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.
Somerset West: The South African Depression and Anxiety Group’s (Sadag) local support group for people living with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder is fully operational and meetings take place every Monday, alternatively in person (at the Coronation Avenue Methodist church at 18:00) and online. For more info, meeting dates and times, contact Rudyard on 021 855 0660 or rudyardh7@gmail.com.
Wednesday 9 March
Guest speaker Leon Kluge (pictured) will be talking “Fabulous Fynbos” at the Hottentots Holland Garden Club’s meeting at 10:00. The meeting, which coincides with the club’s AGM, will take place at the Hottentots Holland Dutch Reformed church off Gordon Road. Covid protocols will be observed. To book, email the club’s secretary at fourie.christie@gmail.com.
