THURSDAY 27 MARCH
Somerset West: The REACH FOR RECOVERY BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP invites you, your partner and friends to a support meeting for those affected by a breast-cancer diagnosis in the Learning and Development Room at Mediclinic Vergelegen, at 09:30 for 10:00. Entrance is free. Please ask for directions at the main entrance, or follow the banners. Subject: The lymphatic system: Understanding its role and the impact of cancer treatments. Guest speaker: physiotherapist Mariette Conradie. For enquiries, call Reach for Recovery on 082 357 0497.
SATURDAY 29 MARCH
Somerset West: Make the most of the late summer weather at the COUNTRY CRAFT MARKET at Southey’s Vines in Main Road from 09:00 to 14:00. This family-friendly market, renowned for the best handcrafts, art and clothing, offers everything market-goers could want in a tranquil outdoor market. Pop into the Country Kitchen, to grab a bite to eat, coffee, tea or a craft beer and relax in the shade. There is plenty of safe parking, and well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. For more details, contact Lesley on 021 843 5002 or info@countrycraftmarket.org.
Strand: Join SUNSET BOOKS for a book launch and discussion with author Marthie Momberg on her powerful new book, 21 Voices: Why the Palestinian Struggle is a Global Matter, from 11:00 to 12:00 at 9 Heinecke Street. Dive into compelling narratives that connect the dots between local and global struggles for justice. Don’t miss this chance to meet Marthie and get your signed copy. RSVP to 078 801 8218.
Somerset West: ST PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH is holding its monthly charity book sale from 09:00 to 12:00. Bookworms can look forward to finding a wide selection of quality fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books. Enjoy tea, coffee and cake, with card payment available. Visitors are also encouraged to support the fundraising car wash. For more, contact Carole on 084 299 9023.
MAANDAG 31 MAART
Strand: Die CHRISTELIKE AFHANKLIKHEIDSDIENS OF CHRISTIANS AGAINST DRUGS (CAD) nooi mense wat probleme het met middelafhanklikheid na ‘n byeenkoms om 19:00 in die kerksaal van die NGK Strand Moedergemeente, op die hoek van Birkenhead- en Faganstraat. Vir navrae, bel Gerrit by 073 336 3119; of Werner by 082 826 0972.
THURSDAY 3 APRIL
Somerset West: The MONEY MATTERS MEETING takes place at Somerset West United church, on the corner of Andries Pretorius and Bright Street, from 10:00 to 12:00, with tea and coffee served from 09:30. Prof André de Villiers will give a presentation entitled “Political and economic perspectives on the National Budget”. Cost: R10 for members (required to bring their membership cards), R15 for non-members. For enquiries, contact Danie Schoeman on 082 783 9582 or dschoeman2745@gmail.com.
SATURDAY 5 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 browse. To book a stall, WhatsApp Hayley on 076 335 5116.
DINSDAG 8 APRIL
Somerset-Wes: Die HELDERBERG-SENIORKLUB kom om 09:00 vir tee en verversings en om 09:30 vir samesang en die program by die NG kerk Hottentots-Holland in Gordonweg byeen. Koste: R10 vir lede, R20 vir besoekers. Dr. Marinus Knight, ‘n prototis en ortotis, sal besoekers toespreek. Alle afgetredenes is hartlik welkom. Vir navrae, bel Apolonia Maritz by 021 853 7560 of 082 507 7091.
