FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER
Somerset West: The Helderberg Hospice Open Gardens Festival takes place from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 October, and the art of gardening is very much the focus of this year’s beautifully curated selection of outdoor spaces. Breathtaking views, quirky sculptures, expertly trimmed topiary, clever use of colour and texture – each of the 14 gardens offers visitors a different expression of the garden owners’ love of gardening. Locals and their families get to enjoy a whole weekend of gorgeous gardens in support of the palliative care that Helderberg Hospice renders to the community, offering peace, comfort and dignity when it matters most. The adventure starts at Helderberg Hospice (at 21 Old Stellenbosch Road), where you will collect your treasure map, which leads you on to a further 13 gardens and an art studio. Tickets can be bought online from the Helderberg Hospice website: helderberghospice.org.za/shop/. For more information contact Celéstine on 021 852 4608 or 076 062 5855.
SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER
Somerset West: The Friends of Somerset Library will host a violin recital by François Voges, retired music teacher of Beaumont Primary School, in the Somerset West Library hall from 11:00 to 12:00. He will be joined by an accompanist. Entrance is free. His will be the second recital hosted by Voges and the Friends, the previous one being a great success.
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. Locals can look forward to an exciting day of bargain hunting and live music. There will also be fresh flowers and home-baked goods on offer. To book a stall, contact Hayley via WhatsApp on 076 335 5116.
Stellenbosch: Die Azaleahof-tehuis hou sy jaarlikse kermis van 09:00 tot 12:30. Besoekers kan verseker wees om al die ou gunstelinggeregte en stalletjies daar te kry. Honger studente, vriende wat wil sit en kuier met ’n versnapering, winskopie-jagters op soek na iets nuttig of mooi, of besige mense wat ’n vinnige middagete wil wegneem – daar is iets vir almal. Snuffel by die witolifanttafel, geniet koek en tee in die tuin, smul aan potjiekos, pannekoek, poeding en vele meer. Almal word na die kermis by Van Riebeeckstraat 11 genooi.
SUNDAY 22 OCTOBER
Somerset West: Helderberg Village Music Society hosts a classical concert by Viviamo per l’Arte– We Live for Art (comprising trio Albie van Schalkwyk, Nerina von Mayer and Pamela Wijnberg) at Talani Terrace, Helderberg Village, on Sunday 22 October at 16:00. The concert’s theme, “Beautiful Music inspired by Legend and Fantasy”, features the classical works of Bach, Ravel, De Bussy, Bizet and Clarke, performed by the inspiringly wonderful ensemble consisting of piano (Albie van Schalkwyk), two flutes (Nerina von Mayer and Pamela Wijnberg), piccolo and gong. Booking via Quicket is essential. Tickets cost R140. For more information, contact Olga Marsay on 021 855 3752 or Peter Searle on 021 855 0952.
Somerset-Wes: Plaaslike musiekliefhebbers kan hulle gereed maak vir ’n reusekonsert met ’n reusekunstenaar met ’n reusestem! Elandré het met die Bruce Springsteen-treffer Tougher Than The Rest sy merk gemaak en die video is oornag meer as ’n miljoen keer gekyk. Sy werk word bestempel as vars, onverwags, onvergeetlik, en trots Afrikaans. Aan die spits van elke lied, musiekvideo of verhaal is die trefkrag egter steeds sy unieke baritonstem – ’n stem wat ’n mens op enige plek sal herken. Saam met sy vierstuk-orkes bring hulle al jou gunstelinge en ook iets nuut na die Helderberg Teatro-verhoog. Die konsert begin om 15:00 by die teater by Doxa Deo Helderberg in die Melksloot Village-sentrum. Kaartjies kos R220 en kan deur Seat Me gekoop word.
MONDAY 23 OCTOBER
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 in person, at the church venue. 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.
FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER
Strand: The multi-talented James Stewart and John Ellis return to The Drama Factory with their popular live show at 19:30. Blending piano, guitar, melody and vocal harmonies, the award-winning singers, songwriters and musicians will journey with the audience through the songs that inspired them to write their own – from interpretations of some of their favourite songs to intimate performances of their own. Stewart is an Emmy-nominated and multi SAMA award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and all-round nice guy. Ellis was part of Tree63 and toured internationally for many years, but has returned to South Africa. He is also a highly-regarded singer, songwriter, guitar player and a published poet. Tickets cost R170 and R180, and can be booked online at www.thedramafactory.co.za or by calling 073 215 2290.
Stellenbosch: A sunset hike will be held at Muratie Wine Estate. Participants will gather for the 3,5 km hike before sunset. The trail is marked from the Dirtopia Trail Centre, so hikers can walk at their own pace to start between 17:00 and 18:00. After 19:00, hikers who reach the look-out point can picnic with views of the Winelands before leaving at 19:30 to hike back, where coffee will be served. Participants are urged to wear good walking or hiking shoes and take along a torch, picnic snacks and a blanket as well as something warm to wear. A lucky draw will be held. Booking is essential; book at dirtpass.co.za, entryninja.com or quicket.co.za. For more details send an email enquiery to info@dirtopia.co.za or text 078 343 3572.
SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER
Gordon’s Bay: The Milkwood Toy Library in Watt Street holds an open day from 10:00 to 14:00. The Milkwood Toy Library opened its doors on World Play Day on 28 May and is one of two in the Helderberg, with the other located in Macassar. For more information, call 076 140 3437 or send an email message to info@milkwoodtoylibrary.co.za.
MAANDAG 30 OKTOBER
Strand: Casper de Vries maak ’n draai in Strand. Die komediant vertel in die intieme solo-vertoning, Casper de Vries – Semi-Lewendig, wat om 19:30 by The Drama Factory te sien is, alles oor sy stryd om weer normaal te kan funksioneer. Kaartjies kan teen R160 en R180 aanlyn by www.thedramafactory.co.za bespreek word. Dié eenmanvertoning is bedoel vir volwasse ore, en ’n sin vir humor word ten sterkste aanbeveel. Kaartjies kan teen R160 en R180 aanlyn by www.thedramafactory.co.za bespreek word.
DINSDAG 31 OKTOBER
Somerset-Wes: ACVV Somerset-wes, Tinktinkie en Huis Marie Louw se jaarvergadering vind om 09:30 vir 10:00 by die tehuis in Faganstraat plaas. Tee sal met aankoms bedien word. RSVP teen Vrydag 20 Oktober na 021 852 2103 of admiswes@gmail.com.
Somerset West: SMART (Helderberg Cares) will hold its annual general meeting at its premises at 201 Victoria Centre, 7 Victoria Street, at 16:00. Interested individuals are required to RSVP by Friday 27 October. Call 021 850 0792 or 083 327 3911, alternatively send an email confirmation to admin@smart-sa.org.
