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30 Apr 2025

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Vergelegen wine estate’s glass conservatory will be the elegant venue for an unforgettable evening of fine music on Thursday 12 June, with a performance of the Charl du Plessis Trio’s latest production, Bach & Beatles. Blending classical, jazz, and pop music, the trio have earned international acclaim and multiple awards for their innovative performances. Bach & Beatles will present interpretations of Beatles hits such as "Yesterday", "Hey Jude", and "A Hard Day’s Night", alongside timeless works by Johann Sebastian Bach, including the Toccata in D minor, Air on the G String, and Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring. The Charl du Plessis Trio comprises pianist Charl du Plessis, bassist Werner Spies and drummer Peter Auret. The trio was formed in 2006 to promote crossover and jazz music, fuelled by musical chemistry and an understanding of each others’ musical personalities. They perform throughout Southern Africa and tour regularly to Europe and Eastern Asia. They have recorded nine albums and two DVDs and have an international recording contract with Swiss label Claves. Their recordings have received multiple awards, including four South African Music Awards (SAMAs), a Ghoema and a kykNET Fiësta. The show takes place at The Glass Conservatory at Vergelegen in Lourensford Road, Somerset West, from 18:00 to 20:00. The cost is R695 per person (includes a glass of Vergelegen wine, canapés on arrival and the show). Tickets, which are limited, are available online only via www.vergelegen.co.za/events. — Vergelegen wine estate’s glass conservatory will be the elegant venue for an unforgettable evening of fine music on Thursday 12 June, with a performance of the Charl du Plessis Trio’s latest production, Bach & Beatles. Blending classical, jazz, and pop music, the trio have earned international acclaim and multiple awards for their innovative performances. Bach & Beatles will present interpretations of Beatles hits such as “Yesterday”, “Hey Jude”, and “A Hard Day’s Night”, alongside timeless works by Johann Sebastian Bach, including the Toccata in D minor, Air on the G String, and Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring. The Charl du Plessis Trio comprises pianist Charl du Plessis, bassist Werner Spies and drummer Peter Auret. The trio was formed in 2006 to promote crossover and jazz music, fuelled by musical chemistry and an understanding of each others’ musical personalities. They perform throughout Southern Africa and tour regularly to Europe and Eastern Asia. They have recorded nine albums and two DVDs and have an international recording contract with Swiss label Claves. Their recordings have received multiple awards, including four South African Music Awards (SAMAs), a Ghoema and a kykNET Fiësta. The show takes place at The Glass Conservatory at Vergelegen in Lourensford Road, Somerset West, from 18:00 to 20:00. The cost is R695 per person (includes a glass of Vergelegen wine, canapés on arrival and the show). Tickets, which are limited, are available online only via www.vergelegen.co.za/events.

SATURDAY 3 MAY

Somerset West: The SOUTHEY’S CAR BOOT SALE (Southey’s Thrift & Second-hand Market) returns to Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road, weather permitting from 08:30 to 14:00. Locals can enjoy an exciting day of bargain hunting for treasures at over 100 stalls. To book a stall, WhatsApp Hayley on 076 335 5116.

Somerset West: Vendors are wanted for the Community Market hosted at SERENITY AT THE JADE from 10:00 to 13:00. Local arts and crafts, face-painting, pre-loved items, gifts and homeware, clothing, unique finds, delicious treats and more will be available. Stalls are R150 and vendors must bring their own tables. To book, contact Dereck on 083 226 9568.

Strand: ST PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Van der Merwe Street holds a Food and Potjiekos Fair for the entire family from 09:00 to 16:00. Enjoy delicious food, yummy desserts and treats. Loads of children’s activities are available while the parents enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch and support their favourite potjiekos team as they “bring the gees from around the world”. For more information, call Merle on 082 558 4919.

Strand: Sê Jou Sê NPC bied aan ‘n elegante High Tea in die DR. G.J. JOUBERT PRIMÊRE SKOOLSAAL. Sê Jou Sê NPC, ‘n gemeenskapsorganisasie wat in Desember gestig is, werk hard om die Strand-gemeenskap te verbeter. Hul skoolklere-inisiatief in Januarie, waardeur 300 kinders gehelp is, is ‘n bewys hiervan. Hierdie Saterdag se teegeselligheid word aangebied om geld in te samel vir toekomstige gemeenskapsontwikkelingsprojekte. Soos Brent Louis, voorsitter, tereg sê: “Elke rand wat ingesamel word, gaan direk terug in ons gemeenskap.” Vir kaartjies of navrae, bel vir Louis by 063 847 9425.

Somerset West: Roux Malan will offer a Zen-style meditation session at the meeting room of VONKE HOUSE (at 121 Lourensford Road) from 09:00 to 09:45. All are welcome! The session is succeeded by a Somerset West Unitarian Fellowship meeting at the same venue at 10:00. Malan, who is also a reverend, will share the history of the fellowship as well as the values that Unitarians aspire to. Those interested are warmly invited to discover a spiritual community that values open minds and hearts. For additional information, call Malan on 084 679 5466.

MAANDAG 5 MEI

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.

DINSDAG 6 MEI

Somerset-Wes: Die HELDERBERG-SENIORKLUB vergader by die NG-gemeente Helderberg in Firmountweg. Belangstellendes kan uitsien na tee en verversings om 09:00 gevolg deur samesang en die program om 09:30. Edie Henn en haar seun, Edu, sal sorg vir die musiek. Lede betaal R10; besoekers betaal R20 by die deur. Vir navrae, bel Apolonia Maritz by 082 507 7091.

THURSDAY 8 MAY

Somerset West: Don’t miss the next U3A MONEY MATTERS meeting at the Somerset West United Church, on the corner of Andries Pretorius and Bright Street, from 10:00 to 12:00. Jaco Pienaar, Senior Business Development Manager for JUST South Africa, presents an informative session on “Tailored retirement income solutions”. Refreshments will be served at 09:30. Members are required to bring along their U3A membership cards and pay R10; the cost for non-members is R15. For any enquiries, contact Danie Schoeman on 082 783 9582 or dschoeman2745@gmail.com.

SATURDAY 10 MAY

Somerset West: The COUNTRY CRAFT MARKET provides a calm, tranquil experience to be enjoyed by the whole family while shopping for unique handcrafts at Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road, from 09:00 to 14:00. The Country Kitchen stall, for instance, offers food and drinks, including craft beer, and gives weary visitors a chance to sit and relax while listening to live music. Well-behaved pooches on leashes are welcome. For more, contact Lesley on 021 843 5002 or info@countrycraftmarket.org.

Stellenbosch: e’Bosch Heritage Project, in collaboration with Stellenbosch Academy of Sport and CSV Construction, invites people who would like to develop skills in sports coaching to its Sports & Recreation Coaching and Training Workshop at the MARKÖTTER INDOOR SPORTS FACILITY from 09:00 to 12:00. Certificates will be issued to successful participants on completion of the practical assessment (date to be announced). For more information or to RSVP, contact Belinda Foster on heritage.ebosch@gmail.com or 061 595 4085 (WhatsApp), or Leticia Petersen on 083 987 3597.

SONDAG 11 TOT SONDAG 18 MEI

Lynedoch: Die drie susters Konstanze Harms, Maia Beyers en Cornelia Holm (almal neé Holm) stal saam in die Bornholm-uitstalruimte op BRANDWAG-PLAAS uit. Konstanze is ‘n pottebakker, Maia skep juweliersware en Cornelia is ‘n digter en skilderkunstenaar. Drie individuele kunstenaars-handskrifte, verenig deur ‘n liefde vir harmonie, kleur, handwerk en die skoonheid van die alledaagse. Vir hulle is kuns ‘n lewenswyse, nie net ‘n tydverdryf nie. Die Bornholm Driesusters-uitstalling is daagliks oop van 10:00 tot 18:00. Almal is welkom.