Saturday 4 February
Somerset West: The Southey’s Car Boot (Southey’s Thrift & Second-hand Market) returns to Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road from 08:30 to 14:00. With more than 1 000 stalls to browse, locals can look forward to an exciting day of bargain hunting. To book a stall, contact Hayley via WhatsApp on 076 335 5116.
Somerset West: The Friends of the Helderberg Nature Reserve offers interpretive walks for which a small fee is charged. The walks are conducted by experienced and knowledgeable guides Andreas Groenewald (day/night walks) and Charles Britz (bird walks). An interpretive night walk takes place today. Participants are expected to meet-up at the Visitor Centre at 20:00 and requested to bring along torches, warm coats and water.
Maandag 6 February
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. 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 meets every Monday, alternatively in person (at the Coronation Avenue Methodist church at 18:00) and online. Today’s meeting takes place at the church. For more information and meeting dates and times, contact Rudyard on 021 855 0660 or rudyardh7@gmail.com.
Dinsdag 7 Februarie
Somerset-Wes: Die Helderberg Seniorklub se byeenkoms vind in die tent by Helderberg NG kerk in Firmountweg plaas. Verversings word 09:00 voorgesit; die samesang en program begin om 09:30. Gasspreker Dennis Malan lewer ’n toespraak “Van Oberammergau (Passiespele) tot Auschwitz”. Alle afgetredenes is hartlik welkom. Vir navrae, bel vir Apolonia Maritz by 021 853 7560 of 082 507 7091.
Woensdag 8 Februarie
Strand: Die Hottentots Holland-tak van die Vroue-Landbouvereniging (VLV) vergader in die onthaalsaal van die Strand-Noord NG gemeente. Dit is ’n kleiner groepie wat interessante sprekers reël en handvaardighede uitstal. Die tema by die vergadering is gesondheid. Suster Kruger sal die invloed van ouderdom op die liggaam bespreek. Vir meer besonderhede, skakel 083 601 9464.
Saturday 11 February
Somerset West: The Country Craft Market will be held at the park-like surrounds of 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 it has always been committed to providing the best-quality handmade arts and crafts. Visit the Country Craft Market’s Facebook page or www.countrycraftmarket for more information.
Friday 17 February
Somerset West: St Andrew’s Anglican church presents a Karaoke & Jazz Evening at Gordon High School in De Beers Avenue from 19:00 until late. DJ Robin and crew will be spinning the decks. There will be a cheese-and-wine on arrival. Bring your own beverages and platters. Food will be on sale. An entry fee of R120 is payable at the door. For more information, call Brandon on 071 883 2316; or Dorothy on 066 273 6173.
Saturday 25 February
Somerset West: A wellness for teenage girls will be hosted by Grit, Grow and Glow, which was established by a team of professional enthusiasts passionate about the development and empowerment of young women between the ages of 13 and 18, at Life Retreat Studio, Lourensford Estate from 10:30 to 15:30. The half-day workshop is aimed at the physical, emotional, spiritual and mental wellness through topics to education and empower. There will be four speakers covering five pertinent topics impacting the lives of teenage girls today. It will be fun and interactive! More information and tickets are available on Quicket (www.quicket.co.za); or alternatively call Celeste on 079 185 3204.
Sunday 12 March
Somerset West: 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.
