Saturday 5 November
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.
Friday 11 November
Somerset West: Somerset West Primary School hosts a golf day at Somerset West Golf Club. The event takes the format of a four-ball better-ball (preferred drive except par 3s). The cost is R2 400 per four-ball or R600 per player. For bookings, send an email to yvette.duplessis1@wcgschools.gov.za, kerwin.felton@wcgschools.gov.za, or rewayne.viljoen1@icloud.com.
Saturday 12 November
Strand: Sencit Resthaven Old Age Home holds a fundraising high tea and calls on businesses to sponsor a table for R2 500 at the event at the Strand North Dutch Reformed church (70 Brand Street) at 11:00. For more details, call the facility on 021 845 8502.
Maandag 14 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 vir Gerrit by 073 336 3119 of Werner by 082 826 0972.
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 per person, are available at the gate or online through Quicket. Children enter at no cost. For more information on the Enchanted Forest Wellness Festival and all its the activities, 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 at 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 us more aware of the empty chair in the house. The programme includes a slot for anyone 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 featured and a special dedication video in memory of the departed. If you wish to have your loved one remembered in the special dedication video of The Compassionate Friends, send a photo and all relevant details via email to cey51155@gmail.com, or via WhatsApp to 084 551 1349 by today (Monday 21 November). Those attending are asked to bring a framed photo of their loved one along for the special photo table set up on the day. 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.
Sondag 27 November
Strand: Die NG Moedergemeente Strand 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.
Friday 2 December
Strand: The SA Naval College, in partnership with the SA Navy Band, hosts an evening of music at Strand Town Hall. The event starts at 18:30 for 19:00 and will continue until the festive atmosphere subsides. Tickets, at R200, include a welcome drink, finger foods during the intermission and wine on the house. Tickets are available at the SA Naval College in Gordon’s Bay, from Phumla Ntlangwini on 021 856 9569 or 021 856 9500 (during office hours).
Saturday 3 December
Somerset West: Constantia’s favourite garden party, Constantia Fresh, is bringing its popular annual fine wine and food festival across the bay to the heart of the Helderberg, to welcome their own version of fresh this summer. The fresh green lawns of Vergelegen Wine Estate is where foodies and wine enthusiasts will be part of the second Helderberg Fresh Fine Wine and Food Festival from 14:00 until 18:00. Over 200 wines for visitors to swirl, sip and savour, while nibbling on gourmet small plates of food prepared by some of the Helderberg’s most talented chefs. Coffee, local craft beer and gin will also on offer throughout the day, while live music will entertain and soothe the soul. The cost is R750 per person. For more information, visit www.helderbergfresh.co.za or send an email to info@helderbergfresh.co.za.
Somerset West: PNXGlobal (Pneumatix) hosts a food and music festival at Hoogeind Manor at 88 Mondeor Road from 12:00. There will be live music entertainment by great local bands, as well as the Intramural Training Centre’s Music Department Teachers Ensemble under musical direction of its Head of Department Winston Siljeur; food and drinks stalls, a swimming pool, inflatable games and face-painting for kids. Locals can bring their umbrellas, gazebos, camping chairs, blankets, sun hats, shades and lots of sunblock for some picnic fun. Vendors can WhatsApp Cath on 072 451 1127 for more information.
Saturday 17 December
Somerset West: The Helderberg Gordon Family Association hosts a ballroom and jazz evening with the N2 Jazz Band in the Somerset West Town Hall from 19:30. Tickets costs R150 per person and is payable before the dance. Locals are welcome to join in the dancing fun and required to bring their own drinks and snacks. Fore more information, contact 083 376 7799, 072 142 5089, 072 176 5523 or 063 772 7940.
