Friday 3 March
Somerset West: Situated on the stunningly scenic and historic Lourensford Wine Estate, is the weekend Lourensford Market, which kicks off with the popular Twilight Market every Friday evening from 17:00 to 21:00. Market goers can look forward to dinner, drinks and live entertainment for any crowd – family, friends, friends of friends and even that favourite colleague. The live music starts at 18:00. The market is pet friendly, provided that four-legged family members are on a leash. The market also takes place on Saturday from 11:00 to 16:00 and Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00.
Saturday 4 March
Strand: Strand Moslem Primary School will host a fancy-dress competition at the school. It is open to children in the age- groups 5, 6 and 7-year-olds. Many great prizes are up for grabs. The entry fee is R20 per child. Contact the school on 021 854 6123 for an entry form and more information.
Elgin: Die Tru-Cape Erfenis-vrugteboord by die Oak Valley-landgoed hou ’n gratis begeleide toer van die terrein van 10:00 tot 12:00. Die toer sal die bewaring van erfenis-appel-en-peervariëteite, wat nie meer in kommersiële produksie is nie, beklemtoon. Die toer bied besoekers die kans om geskiedkundige appelvariëteite, soos Northern Spy, Pomme de Neige en Pippen, te pluk, te proe en te leer ken. Die Tru-Cape-medeskrywers Buks Nel en Henk Griessel, wat die boeke People, Pears, and the Stories They Share, Apples in the Early Days at the Cape en The Newcomers and Their Friends geskryf het, sal die toer lei. Die boeke sal op die dag teen R250 elk te koop wees. Sitplek, skadu en toiletgeriewe is nie op die perseel beskikbaar nie. Kontak Brian Berkman by brianb@tru-cape.co.za vir verdere besonderhede.
Somerset West: As part of its introductory Thrift Saturdays, which incorporates thrift vendors into the usual mix, the Lourensford Market offers a hanepoot picking adventure from 07:00 to 15:00 today and tomorrow (Sunday). Pick your own and pay R26/kg. No booking required and no entry fee. There will also be tractor rides, fruit sales, pancakes, food stalls and kiddies entertainment and simply all-round fun for the whole family!
Somerset West: The Southey’s Car Boot (Southey’s Thrift and Second-hand Market) takes place at Southey’s Vines, 186 Main Road, from 08:30 to 14:00. Locals can look forward to an exciting day of bargain hunting and browsing delight. For bookings, contact Hayley via WhatsApp on 076 335 5116.
Sunday 5 March
Strand: The Boland Islamic Council Women’s League will host its annual Pink Walk for Cancer at Harmony Park on Gordon’s Bay Road. This year the selected beneficiary is Pink Drive, an NGO dedicated to creating and promoting awareness about cancer in South Africa. Young and old are encouraged to support and enter the event, which costs R30 per entry and includes a bandana. Participants can choose between the 5 km or 8 km event. All entries are to be paid in cash with completed entry forms and race numbers to be issued. Refreshments will be provided at the 2 km, 4 km and 6 km marks, and several food stalls and entertainment will also be available. An anti-litter rule will be followed. Medals will be given to all finishers. Entry forms are available from organisers or enter at Cinnamon Square in Strand on Friday afternoons, Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, contact Nadia Henry on 076 148 7035, Amina Rhoda on 083 557 6129 or Sumaya Gabier on 084 010 1003.
Maandag 6 Maart
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. Rig alle navrae aan Gerrit by 073 336 3119 of Werner by 082 826 0972.
Somerset West: The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag), a 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 at the local venue. For more information and meeting dates and times, contact Rudyard on 021 855 0660 or rudyardh7@gmail.com.
Tuesday 7 March
Somerset West: The Cancer Care Support Group and Care and Share Group meets at CancerCare at Arun Place from 17:30 to 18:30 every first Tuesday of the month. This gathering will focus on “Where do I get information?” Future meetings will be themed nutrition (4 April), family support (2 May) and treatment symptoms (6 June). All welcome. Contact Carin Schultz on 021 851 2255 for more information.
Strand: Are you single and ready to mingle? The Empire Lounge in Gants Centre is calling on professional and sophisticated singletons (between the age of 35 and 65) looking for love in a potential partner to consider attending Cupid Nights, which will be held at the trendy nightclub located at 2 Primrose Street at 20:00 every first Tuesday of the month, starting today. The event takes the format of speed dating during which interested individuals are rotated to meet each other over a series of short “dates”. Tickets cost R100 and include a glass of wine on arrival. Dress code: Smart casual. For more information or bookings, send a WhatsApp message to 079 198 2439.
Sunday 12 March
Somerset West: The All Saints Rugby Football Club holds its annual golf day at the Somerset West Golf Club. Registration starts at 06:30, with tee-off scheduled for 07:30. Format: individual stableford. Entry fee: R450. For more information, call Neale Jacobs on 072 625 4604; Randall Thomas on 084 445 9918; or Rudi Sinclair on 078 178 5637.
Donderdag 16 Maart
Somerset-Wes: Die Reik na Herstel-borskankersteungroep nooi u, u lewensmaat en vriende/vriendinne uit na hul maandelikse ondersteuningsvergadering vir mense wat deur borskanker geraak word. Die vergadering vind om 09:30 vir 10:00 in die Learning and Development Room by Mediclinic Vergelegen plaas. Onderwerp: Dieet en borskanker, en voeg aanvullings waarde toe? Spreker: Anél Kirsten. Navrae: 0 Reik na Herstelop by 082 357 0497.
Maandag 20 tot Sondag 26 Maart
Strand: Nasionale Biblioteekweek (van Maandag 20 tot Sondag 26 Maart) word vanjaar landwyd gevier met die tema “Biblioteke vertel stories met Vonk” (Libraries telling powerful stories). Die Biblioteekvriende van die Strand nooi belangstellendes om 10:00 Donderdag 23 Maart na ’n oggendtee waartydens die geliefde stamboomnavorser van die Kaap, Aubrey Springveldt, besoekers meer gaan vertel oor die proses om familiegeskiedenis na te vors. Aubrey is tans te sien in Martelise Brink se DStv-program Martelise se stamtafel, waartydens hy bekendes se “komvandaan” uitlê. Gratis drasakke, boekmerke en gelukkige boektrekkings sal ook aangebied word. Bring sommer jou agterstallige biblioteekboeke saam – geen boete sal gehef word gedurende dié week nie! Die Vriende stel ook die spesiale versameling Africana en skaars boeke in die biblioteek se voorportaal bekend. Dit sal op spesiale versoek vir navorsing in die biblioteek beskikbaar wees. Vir navrae of om jou sitplek te verseker, bel die biblioteek by 021 444 3106. Raadpleeg ook die biblioteek oor spesiale kinderprogramme vir die week.
