THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
Somerset West: Child Welfare Helderberg holds its annual general meeting (AGM) at the United Church at 28 Bright Street at 10:00. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Imelda on 021 852 3126.
Somerset West: Is jy op soek na ’n lekker kuier-geleentheid saam met vriende of jou kliënte? Dan is die Helderberg-tak van Helpende Hand se wynproe en veiling met Francois Boyce die ideale geleentheid! Die organisasie reël hierdie geleentheid om geld in te samel sodat studente in die gebied in 2025 verder kan gaan studeer. Dit word by die unieke WYN gehou en heerlike canapés word saam met die wynproe voorgesit. Die geleentheid vind om 18:00 plaas en die koste per persoon is R300. Drag: Semi-formeel. Slegs ’n beperkte aantal kaartjies is nog beskikbaar; koop joune betyds hier: https://weskaaphand.co.za/wynaand/.
SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
Strand: The City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department is joining forces with various stakeholders for a coastal clean-up initiative at the Helderberg Marine Protected Area along Strand Beach in significance of International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) Day. This free event will take place from 09:30 and all residents are invited to join. The meeting point is at the blue MPA sign situated opposite the Lourens River mouth. Join the City of Cape Town; Helderberg Ocean Awareness Movement; Shark Spotters; Strand Neighbourhood Watch; Interwaste and others at this fun event where participants may even win a spot prize from local participating businesses. Residents are reminded to record the litter collected on the Litter Logga Apps.
Somerset West: The Southey’s Car Boot Sale (Southey’s Thrift & Second-hand Market) returns to Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road from 08:30 to 14:00. With a variety of 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.
MAANDAG 23 SEPTEMBER
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 kerk Strand se Moedergemeente op die hoek van Birkenhead- en Faganstraat. Bel Gerrit by 073 336 3119 of Werner by 082 826 0972 vir enige navrae.
Somerset West: Are you troubled by a loved one’s drinking? Support is available at Al-Anon. Meetings take place every Monday at 19:30 and Thursday at noon. For venue details, call 073 624 7547 or 072 610 1872.
TUESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER
Somerset West: The Coachman’s Cottage Museum, on the corner of Victoria and Andries Pretorius street, will host a special Heritage Day photographic exhibition on the history of the Helderberg basin. The focus will be on photographs and maps of Helderberg communities including Somerset West, Gordon’s Bay, Sir Lowry’s Pass, Raithby, Firgrove, Faure, Macassar and Sandvlei. A new feature will be a detailed history of Sir Lowry’s Pass, research on Sandvlei, a new book of stories from residents of Macassar by Clint Abrahams, the history of the Macassar VGK church by Dr. C. Flaendorp and photographs of the farms on the northern side of the Helderberg – Zandvliet, Vergenoegd and Meerlust. The exhibition takes place from 10:00 to 15:00 and free tea/coffee and snacks will be served. All interested individuals are welcome.
Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch Museum hosts a Heritage Fair at the Village Museum in Ryneveld Street from 10:00 to 14:00. The fair will include workshops, exhibitions and performances, including but not limited to the Arabic-Afrikaans writing tradition, Xhosa beadwork, oil painting, Knapping, basic Xhosa language and, of course, wine tastings. Music performances include a Malayan choir, Khoi music performance and a Boereorkes performance. Admission costs R100 per adult and R50 per child, payable at the Village Museum’s ticket sales office in Ryneveld Street. The entrance fee includes participation in all the workshops presented on the day. The final programme will be advertised closer to the event. For more information, call 021 887 2937.
WOENSDAG 25 SEPTEMBER
Macassar: Geestelike leiers en belangstellendes word uitgenooi na ’n paneelgesprek met die tema “Praat God/Allah nog Afrikaans?” om 11:00 tot 13:00 by die Hoërskool Zandvliet in Reebweg. Die paneellede – dr. Charles Flaendorp, Imaam Shaakier Darries en eerwaarde Etienne October – sal onder leiding van die opvoedkundige en geloofsleier David Jantjies praat oor kwessies soos: Hoekom skuif geloofsgemeenskappe so dikwels van Afrikaans oor na Engels as geloofstaal? Hoe kan Afrikaans as geloofstaal binne ’n eentalige of meertalige konteks beter bestuur word? Koms gesels saam oor ’n saak wat almal raak. Bevestig bywoning aan Jantjies by 082 697 2777; of Pam Wenn by 067 004 0468 voor 16 September.
Strand: Kom snuffel van 11:30 af vir wonderlike winskopies van tweedehandse goedere by die NG kerk Lourensrivier. Die gemeente se snuffelmark word in die kerksaal op die hoek van Da Gama- en Jenningsstraat gehou. Artikels teen sakpaspryse word aangebied. Vir navrae, skakel die kerkkantoor by 021 853 5991.
FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
Somerset West: Join Hirsch’s Somerset West for a fun kids pizza-making morning at the homestore located at 7 Dynagel Road, The Interchange from 11:00 to 13:00. For more information, send an email to mariska@hirsch.co.za.
SATERDAG 28 SEPTEMBER
Strand: Die Hervormde kerk hou ’n Lentefees! Die geleentheid vind om 09:00 in die kerksaal op die hoek van Da Gama-straat en Broadway-boulevard plaas. Daar gaan Tombola en gesigverf wees, asook ’n springkasteel. Poeding, waterblommetjiebredie, ontbyt-boeppensbroodjies, vleis, koffie en koek, handwerk, veilings, en ook musiekoptredes is heerlikhede waarna besoekers kan uitsien.
Somerset West: St Paul’s Catholic church holds a charity book sale at its premises in Andries Pretorius Street from 09:00 to 12:00. Local bookworms can look forward to pre-loved books in excellent condition of all genres, including a wide variety of fiction, non-fiction and children’s books. Don’t forget to browse the treasure table. Card facilities will be available and tea, coffee and cake on offer. For more information, contact Carole Gambrell on 084 299 9023.
SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
Stellenbosch: The Mudita Foundation hosts its Serenity Fun Run at the Blaauwklippen Wine Estate. Participants can choose between a 6 km or 10 km run, both starting at 08:00. Late registration is available from 06:30, with fees set at R75 for adults and R55 for children under 14 for the 6 km run, and R95 for adults and R75 for children under 14 for the 10 km run. The first 100 finishers will receive medals, and prizes will be awarded to the winners of each run. Additionally, spot prizes will be up for grabs. For more information, call 060 509 2098 or visit the foundation’s Facebook page.
WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER
Somerset West: Before European settlement, Africa was rich in diverse wildlife, but intensive farming and hunting led to the extinction or endangerment of many species. Guest speaker at the University of the Third Age (U3A) Helderberg’s monthly meeting, Dr Dean Allen, will discuss efforts to restore wildlife balance, focusing on conservation in the Eastern Cape, where elephants are being reintroduced. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Dutch Reformed church at 82 Firmount Road at 10:00. Allen, a renowned author and historian, has extensively published on the British Empire’s history and politics, particularly in South Africa. He has taught at universities worldwide and is currently based in PE, working on a book about conservation and wildlife tourism in the Eastern Cape. There is no charge for members; visitors pay R20 at the door. For enquiries, call Denise Fourie on 072 211 1173.
