VRYDAG 24 NOVEMBER
Gordon’s Bay: A Christmas market with approximately 140 exhibitors and a restaurant is held at the Lofsentrum, on the corner of Dennehof Street and Lemoenboom Road, from today until Saturday 9 December. The market is open from 10:00 to 19:00 on Monday to Friday and 10:00 to 15:00 on Saturdays. For more information, call 021 856 1654.
Strand: Namaste Bae: Blessings and Kombucha word om 19:30 by The Drama Factory opgevoer. Ná uiters suksesvolle nasionale en internasionale toere en die verowering van die goue Standard Bank Ovation-toekenning by die 2023 Nasionale Kunstefees, kom Namaste Bae: Blessings and Kombucha na die plaaslike verhoog. ’n Genesingseremonie anders as wat jy nog ooit ervaar het, gebring deur die nuwe-era satiriese ghoeroe wat sosiale media met ’n slag tref. Namaste Bae is die guru wat jy nodig het en verdien. ’n Selfverklaarde orakel van die Moeder Scoby, Namaste Bae sal jou help om jouself in jouself te vind en met die krag van komiese katarsis sal hy jou help om geboorte te gee aan ’n beter weergawe van jouself. Namaste Bae is die wêreldwye virale breinkind van die veelbekroonde Suid-Afrikaanse komediant en akteur Rob van Vuuren, en sal jou voorsien van ’n nag van genesende hilariteit en prikkelende transendensie wat jy nie sal vergeet nie! Kaartjies kos R180/R200. Vir meer inligting of besprekings, besoek www.thedramafactory.co.za of bel 073 215 2290.
Gordon’s Bay: Rochdale Group presents Wine Experience with Late Bloomer Boutique Winery at 9 Industria Road, Mansfield, from 19:00 until late. Tickets are limited and cost R300 per person. The cost includes an informative wine tasting with winemaker Stephan Kruger, cheese and charcuterie snacks, and entertainment with Ranleigh Smith. For bookings, send an email to shav@rochdalegroup.co.za.
SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER
Somerset West: Puss in Boots The Pantomime is on at The Playhouse Theatre, both this month and next (December). The opening show is staged at 15:00 today. Jack the miller’s son uses his last shilling to buy his cat some boots and suddenly, he has the most fabulous talking cat! And with Puss to help him just about anything is possible, even defeating the fearsome Ogre Grimgrab and marrying the Princess! Expect all the traditional panto ingredients, plenty of song, laughter and audience participation – and some very dangerous Killer Rabbits! Tickets at a standard R130 and R115 for children under the age of 13 are available from Computicket. For further show dates and times, visit https://www.theplayhouse.org.za/.
Somerset West: Create your own Orielle earrings with polymer clay at Die Eekhoring Ateljee, 17 Somerset Street, Longdown Estate, from 09:00 to 12:00. The cost is R325 and includes all materials, snacks and drinks. For bookings, contact Anita on 081 407 7571.
SONDAG 26 NOVEMBER
Strand: David Muller span kragte saam met Johan Steyn vir Oom Schalk & The Sculptorop om 16:00 by The Drama Factory. Regie deur die briljante Celia Musikanth, Oom Schalk, is uit die hart Bosman op sy beste. Muller verduidelik: “Stel jou voor jy sit onder ’n withaakboom in die Bosveld terwyl jy na hierdie stories luister. Al was Bosman Afrikaans sprekend, hy het Afrikaans in Engels geskryf. Sy werk was universeel. Muller het sy Bosman-reis begin met sy uitverkoopte première by die Masque-teater. “Saam met beeldhouer Johan Steyn weef hulle saam stories wat ons ken en lief het.” Vir meer inligting of besprekings, besoek www.thedramafactory.co.za of bel 073 215 2290.
Somerset West: The Southey’s Car Boot (Southey’s Thrift and Second-hand Market) returns to Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road from 08:30 to 14:00 this Sunday and every Sunday until 17 December. Locals can look forward to bargain hunting with more than 100 stalls to browse as well as live music. To book a stall, contact Hayley via WhatsApp on 076 335 5116.
MONDAY 27 NOVEMBER
Somerset West: If you are living with someone whose drinking is affecting you, or perhaps you are experiencing problems after having lived with an alcoholic relative or friend, help is available at the Al-Anon meetings held weekly. Meetings take place every Monday at 20:15 and Thursday at 12:00. Alternatively, help is also available via a telephone call, which will be treated as confidential. For this type of assistance, call 073 624 7547 or 072 610 1872.
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 via Google Meet. 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 almal wat probleme met middelafhanklikheid het na sy byeenkoms om 19:00 in die kerksaal van die NG Strand Moedergemeente, op die hoek van Birkenhead- en Faganstrate. Bel Gerrit by 073 336 3119 of Werner by 082 826 0972 vir enige navrae.
WOENSDAG 28 NOVEMBER
Somerset West: As the holiday season approaches, locals are invited to a special Essential Oils Christmas Workshop to be hosted at The Workshop, 1 Drama Street, The Avenues, from 18:00 to 20:30. Embrace the spirit of the season by exploring the magical world of essential oils and discover how it enhances your holiday experience. The cost is R400. Helderbergers are implored to wear their favourite festive attire to fuel the Christmas spirit. RSVP to 083 508 1525 by Tuesday 28 November. Those coming are welcome to bring bubbles, wine and snacks. Embrace the spirit of the season by exploring the magical world of essential oils and discover how it enhances your holiday experience.
Strand: Huis Pam Brink se Inhuis Kersmark vind van 09:00 tot 15:30 vandag tot Vrydag 1 Desember plaas. Handgemaakte naaldwerk en witolifant-items, tweedehandse klere, tuisgemaakte lekkergoed en gebak, ’n koffie/tee winkel met daaglikse vars gebak. Vir meer inligting, skakel 021 854 4579.
WEDNESDAY 29 NOVEMBER
Somerset West: The Store at 74 Andries Pretorius Street holds a four-day charity sale in aid of the NPO Halli Trust from today (Wednesday 29 November) until Saturday 2 December at 09:00 daily. Over 4 000 items of clothing will be priced to go between R5 and R150. Donation bins are available for non-perishables, clothing and pet food.
THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER
Strand: Themba Training hosts a Christmas market for a good cause at Yethemba Place, 45 Newton Road, Gants Plaza, from 09:00 to 13:00. Show some support to local entrepreneurs by swinging by for freshly baked treats, handmade gifts, home-made eats and much more, including a cookie decorating station at R50 per person. For enquiries, call 021 852 3425.
Strand: Strand Kunshuis presents a festive season decorations demonstration from 15:00 to 19:00. Make and take home a wreath made of flowers and foliage from your own garden; a festive linocut card/menu. Cost: R480 per person.
FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER
Somerset West: It’s that time of the year again, when Helderberg Hospice calls on locals to support its annual Tree of Lights, which is held as a fundraiser and event to remember loved ones no longer with is. While the festive season is a special time of joy, it can also be a time where many may feel their losses more sharply. Locals are implored to join this poignant celebration by letting your loved one’s name hang in lights on the tree in the Helderberg Hospice Garden of Remembrance; remember to include the names of fur babies who are also dearly missed. The Tree of Lights will sparkle with your love and memories from Friday 1 December until the end of the year. Names can be purchased online throughout the year and will be placed on the tree for the month of December. Forms are available from Helderberg Hospice at 21 Old Stellenbosch Road, and from the hospice shops in Somerset West and Strand. For more information contact Celéstine on 021 852 4608 or events@helderberghospice.org.za, or visit https://helderberghospice.org.za/product/tree-of-lights/.
SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER
Gordon’s Bay: The Compassionate Friends, an international support organisation assisting bereaved families following the death of a child or sibling, hosts its annual Candle Lighting Ceremony at the clubhouse of Summervale Lifestyle Estate in Lemoenboom Street at 15:30 for 16:00. Locals are granted the opportunity to remember and dedicate special time to children they have lost, especially with the upcoming festive season. The programme will include: a message of hope; lighting of candles (supplied); a dedication video to the children and loved ones; and refreshments afterwards. Participants are implored to bring a framed photo of their child along for a special photo table, if possible. Those who want their child remembered in the video, are required to WhatsApp a photo and the details to Alta Volschenk on 084 551 1349; or via email to cey51155@gmail.com. Photos for the video must be submitted by Tuesday 28 November. A donation of R50 per person will be much-appreciated. Limited seats are available. Enquiries: 0 Alta Volschenk on 084 551 1349.
Stellenbosch: Dis weer tyd vir die jaarlikse Duitse Kersmark en soos altyd word ’n unieke geleentheid vir Kersinkopies met ’n Europese inslag gebied! Handgemaakte Kersfeesversierings en adventskranse, waterwyse plante, geskenkartikels, tradisionele Duitse vleisprodukte, Bratwurst en aartappelslaai, Kersgebak en ander Duitse lekkernye sal te koop wees. Die mark word van 09:00 tot 13:00 deur die Evangelies-Lutherse Gemeente Stellenbosch-Somerset-Wes by Hofmeyrstraat 26 aangebied. Vir verdere inligting, stuur ’n epos na info@lutheranstellenbosch.co.za of skakel 021 887 5030.
