Friday 18 November
Strand: Ons Plek Strand bied vanaf 09:00 tot 12:00 by Woltemade-straat 66 ’n gesondheidsdag aan. Masicedane-gemeenskapsdienste sal masserings deur Helderberg School of Beauty; bloeddruk- en suikertoetse, beraders en sielkundiges, ’n regsadvies-kliniek, en nog meer dienste beskikbaar stel. Toegang is gratis. Verversings sal deur die dag verskaf word. Belangstellendes word versoek om ’n WhatsApp-boodskap na 079 733 9477 te stuur.
Strand: An explosion of rock music will rattle the basin when Women of Rock – Unleashed takes to The Drama Factory stage at 19:30. The concert pays tribute to the talented, strong, independent and amazing women of rock music over the last 60 years – from Janis to Alanis, Patti Smith to Pink, and Blondie to The Bangles. The five-piece band features Sharyn Seidel-Kometz on lead vocals, Pam Levesque on keyboard, Josh Buchalter on lead guitar, Colin Plit on bass and Damian Rijkers on drums. Tickets, at R200 per person, can be booked online at www.thedramafactory.co.za. Call 073 215 2290.
Saturday 19 November
Somerset West: Hottentots-Holland High School hosts the 2022 Helderberg Homecoming for learners who matriculated between 1969 and 1975. The event takes place in the school hall at 18:00. Tickets cost R150 per person. There will be food trucks on site and live music by the Dockrall Brothers, Peter Wyness and Peter Leibrandt. Don your hippie gear and join in the reunion fun! For more information, phone Donna on 082 423 7139.
Somerset West: The Southey’s Car Boot Sale (previously known as the 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 stall bookings contact Hayley via WhatsApp on 076 335 5116.
Maandag 21 November
Strand: Die Christelike Afhanklikheidsdiens of Christians Against Drugs (Cad) nooi persone wat probleme het met middelafhanklikheid na sy byeenkoms om 19:00 in die kerksaal van die NG Strand Moedergemeente, op die hoek van Birkenhead- en Faganstraat. Vir navrae, bel Gerrit by 073 336 3119 of Werner by 082 826 0972.
Somerset West: The South African Depression and Anxiety Group’s (Sadag) local support group for people living with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder is fully operational, and meetings take place every Monday, alternatively in person (at the Coronation Avenue Methodist church at 18:00) and online. For more information and meeting dates and times, contact Rudyard on 021 855 0660 or rudyardh7@gmail.com.
Wednesday 23 November
Somerset-Wes: Die Somerset-Wes Biblioteekvriende bied om 18:00 ’n praatjie met skrywer Elise Bishop aan. Sy het in 1975 die pluimpie van eerste transseksuele vrou in Suid-Afrikaanse media verwerf vertel haar storie in haar outobiografie, “Twee lewens”. RSVP na Nizam Bray by 021 400 4820 of nizam.bray@capetown.gov.za.
Vrydag 25 November
Strand: Die Suiderstrand Gemeente bied van 16:00 wegneemetes aan. Waterblommetjiebredie teen R65, maalvleis-boepensbroodjies teen R20 en koue poeding teen R20 word te koop aangebied. Bestellings moet voor Maandag 21 November by die kerkkantoor (021 854 5076) geplaas word.
Strand: Die NG Moedergemeente Strand hou groot opskop met ’n Mandjie-dans wat vanaf 19:00 in die kerksaal, op die hoek van Fagan- en Birkenheadstraat, gehou word. Kaartjies teen R20 is by die kerkkantoor (021 853 1128) beskikbaar.
Saturday 26 November
Sir Lowry’s Pass: The Enchanted Forest Wellness Festival will be held at 22 Old Sir Lowry’s Pass Road from 09:00 to 22:00. Tickets, at R250, are available at the gate or online through Quicket. Children enter at no cost. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/557103112614325.
Gordon’s Bay: The Compassionate Friends will host a candle lighting ceremony in memory of children, grandchildren, siblings and babies born as angels and loved ones of all ages in the clubhouse of the Summervale Lifestyle Estate in Lemoenboom Street, 15:30 for 16:00. The annual event is held to remember those gone too soon, especially as the festive season has a way of bringing the dearly departed to mind and making one more aware of that empty chair in the house. The programme includes a slot to share a message of hope, a poem, letter, CD or DVD recording of their choice (maximum three minutes). There will also be some musical items and a special video in memory of the departed. If you wish to have your loved one remembered in the video, send a photo and all relevant details via email to cey51155@gmail.com, or via WhatsApp to 084 551 1349 by Monday 21 November. Those attending can take a framed photo of their loved one along for the special photo table. The event is free of charge, but a donation of R50 per person will be appreciated to cover costs. RSVP before Wednesday 23 November. The Compassionate Friends, an international support organisation assisting bereaved families following the death of a child or sibling.
Somerset West: The Country Craft Market returns to Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road from 09:00 to 14:00. The market serves as a mecca for locals who love spending hours just browsing and has always been committed to providing the best quality handmade arts and crafts. Visit the Country Craft Market’s Facebook page or website at www.countrycraftmarket for more information.
Stellenbosch: Die jaarlikse Duitse Kersmark word weer deur die Evangelies-Lutherse Gemeente Stellenbosch–Somerset-Wes aangebied en vind van 09:00 tot 13:00 by Hofmeyrstraat 26 plaas. Toegang is gratis. Soos altyd sal ’n unieke geleentheid vir Kersinkopies met ’n Europese inslag beskikbaar wees. Handgemaakte Kersversierings en adventskranse, water-wyse plante, geskenkartikels, tradisionele Duitse vleisprodukte, Bratwurst en aartappelslaai, Kersgebak, handgemaakte sjokolade en ander Duitse lekkernye. Vir verdere inligting, stuur ’n epos aan info@lutheranstellenbosch.co.za of skakel 021 887 5030.
SomersetWest: An early charity book sale and mini Christmas market takes place at St Paul’s Catholic Church in Andries Pretorius Street from 09:00 to 12:00. Pre-loved books in excellent condition, of all genres, including children’s books, will be on offer. Local bookworms can also look forward to stocking up for the holidays at very reasonable prices. Card facilities will be available. Enquiries: 0 Carole Gambrell on 084 299 9023.
Sondag 27 November
Strand: Die NG Strand Moedergemeente bied om 19:00 sy jaarlikse Kerssangdiens aan. Die diens word ingekleur deur die Cape Town Youth Choir, solis Keaton Manwaring, en orrelspel deur Dale de Windt en Babette Viljoen. Toegang is gratis. Vir nadere inligting, skakel die kerkkantoor by 021 852 1787 of ngsomerset@mweb.co.za.
Strand: Rusthof LSEN School hosts a high tea in the school hall at 16:00. The event, featuring Lyntjie Jaars as master of ceremonies, is themed music and flowers. The cost is R100 per person. Table set-up is scheduled for 15:00.
Strand: The Helderberg Family Market Day takes place at Charles Morkel Stadium in Church Street from 09:00 to 15:00. Entry is free and locals can look forward to food, music, stalls, a children’s corner, games, a lucky draw and so much more.
Somerset West: Balwin Properties hosts its 5 km Charity Hat Walk in the Paardevlei Precinct at 07:00. All keen walkers and runners are welcome. To enter, simply purchase a T-shirt priced at R100 for adults and R80 for children. All sale proceeds will be donated to charity. There will also be prizes up for grabs for those donning the best hat, tagging along as the best-dressed child or dog and comes kitted-out in their best superhero-themed T-shirt.
Tuesday 29 November
Somerset West: The Friends of the Richard Dawkins Association (Forda) meets at Sage & Thyme Village Coffee Shop at 28 Circle Centre in Caledon Street, at 18:00 for 18:30. James “Jim” Underdown is the guest speaker and will present a talk entitled “Feet to the Fire”. He has been the executive director of the Center for Inquiry-Los Angeles since 1999. He has written for both Skeptical Inquirer and Free Inquiry magazines, and is founder and chairperson of the Center for Inquiry Investigations Group, the US’s premiere paranormal investigation team. In this talk Underdown will give some examples of how the group uses science and its methods to tackle extraordinary claims. Entry is free, but donations are welcome. RSVP to info@forda.co.za.
Wednesday 30 November
Strand: Strand Rugby Club holds its annual general meeting at the Gustrouw Sports Grounds at 19:00. For more information, email strandrfc@gmail.com or call chairman Gershwin Leyds on 084 517 0595.
