VRYDAG 1 MAART
Strand: Alle vroue word hartlik genooi na die internasionale Biddag vir vroue, wat om 19:00 by die St. Peter’s Rooms-katolieke kerk in Gordonsbaai-weg gehou word. Let wel, die geleentheid is nie ’n kerkbyeenkoms nie. Vir meer inligting, stuur ’n epos na Tirsa Simons by tirsasimons10@gmail.com.
SATERDAG 2 MAART
Strand: Die AGS Charisma Strand hou van 08:30 ’n bagasiebakverkoping by Jenningstraat 101. Vir meer inligting of besprekings, bel vir Simeon by 082 820 5405.
Somerset West: The Southey’s Car Boot (Southey’s Thrift and Second-hand Market) takes place in the park-like grounds of Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road from 08:30 until 14:00. Another day of thrilling bargain hunting awaits as the market boasts more than 100 stalls with many treasures! To book a stall contact Hayley Fensham via WhatsApp on 076 335 5116. For more information join the Southey’s Thrift and Second-hand Market group on Facebook.
MONDAY 4 MARCH
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 mense wat probleme met middelafhanklikheid het, na hul byeenkoms om 19:00 in die kerksaal van die NG Strand Moedergemeente, op die hoek van Birkenhead- en Faganstraat. Vir enige navrae, bel Gerrit by 073 336 3119 of Werner by 082 826 0972.
DINSDAG 5 MAART
Somerset-Wes: Die Helderberg Senior-klub kom by die NG gemeente Helderberg in Firmountweg byeen. Tee en verversings word van 09:00 af bedien; die samesang en program begin om 09:30. Die kunstenaar Edie Henn vermaak gaste met sy musiek tydens ’n optrede. Alle afgetredenes word hartlik na die byeenkoms genooi. Die koste vir lede is R10 en vir besoekers R20. Vir navrae, bel vir Apolonia Maritz by 021 853 7560 of 082 507 7091.
WOENSDAG 6 MAART
Strand: Die Helderberg-tak van die Vroue Landbouvereniging (VLV) vergader om 09:30 in die onthaalsaal van die NG Strand-Noord gemeente. Dit is ’n kleiner groep vroue wat interessante sprekers reël en skeppend deelneem aan aktiwiteite en betrokke raak gemeenskapsprojekte. Iemand wat voorheen by die nagskuiling gehuisves is, kom gesels met besoekers. Vir meer besonderhede, skakel 083 601 9464.
Strand: Veteran athletics commentator Ian Laxton is lined up as guest speaker at the meeting of the University of the Third Age (U3A) Helderberg. Locals will be given the opportunity to put a face to the well-known voice when the sports-media personality addresses audiences at the meeting scheduled to take place at Strand Town Hall at 10:00. After a brief overview of the history of the games his talk, entitled “My Olympic Journey”, will focus mainly on the post-modern era, from 1986 onwards. He will cover aspects of South Africa’s participation, the privilege of attending the games as an accredited media person and his personal career as a commentator. Since retiring to Helderberg Village in Somerset West in 2020, he has written a novel, The Final Lap, set in the world of international track meets (“Local pens first novel,” DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette, 5 April 2023). Copies of his book will be available to purchase by arrangement with the author. U3A members enter for free; visitors are required to pay R20 at the door. For enquiries contact Denise Fourie on 072 211 1172.
Strand: Strand Neighbourhood Watch will host its annual general meeting at the Strand Community Centre, 3 Masonic Street. All residents are welcome to attend the meeting which starts at 18:30.
DONDERDAG 7 MAART
Strand: Die Ruimte-sentrum by Millsstraat 96 verkoop weer van vandag (Donderdag 7 Maart) weekliks heerlike druiwe, vars afgelewer vanaf De Doorns. Koste: R100 vir 3,5 kg. Bestellings moet teen 17:00 op ’n Dinsdag geplaas word vir afhaal op die daaropvolgende Donderdag. Vir navrae, bel Jean-Marie of Gerda by 021 854 8234.
Somerset West: The Money Matters group meets at the Somerset West United Church, on the corner of Andries Pretorius and Bright Street, at 10:00. Professor André de Villiers, who is well remembered as an active member of Money Matters from earlier years, will be welcomed back as guest speaker. The topic for discussion is “Political and Economic Perspectives on the National Budget”. Parking is available at the back of the church building and entrance from Bright Street. Gates will open automatically as visitors approach the entrance. Members are required to wear their membership cards and expected to contribute R10. The cost for non-members is R15. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be available from 09:30. For enquiries, contact Danie Schoeman on 082 783 9582 or dschoeman2745@gmail.com.
SATURDAY 16 MARCH
Somerset West: The Country Craft Market is back at Southey’s Vines, 186 Main Road, from 09:00 to 14:00. The market and its crafters remain committed to providing the best-quality handmade crafts, from full-sized sculptures to small pocket-sized gifts, art, soft furnishings, soaps, home and garden decor, clothing, jewellery, recycled and up-cycled art, ceramics and glass, and promises that local browsers won’t be disappointed. The market is child- and pet-friendly, and wheelchair-accessible. For more information, visit the Country Craft Market’s Facebook page or website at https://countrycraftmarket.org/.
SUNDAY 28 APRIL
Somerset West: The Seventh Day Adventist church Helderzicht holds a market day at its premises at 1 Murray Avenue from 09:00 to 17:00. For more information or stalls contact Rudy on 071 990 6632.
