FRIDAY 10 NOVEMBER
Somerset West: The U3A Palaeontology Group meets in the activity room at Heritage Manor in Hazelden Drive at 14:00. Presenter Andreas Groenewald, freelance environmental educator, field and nature guide, will be covering the aftermath of the Alaskan earthquake, geology and natural disasters. Also the Cretaceous Period geology, geography, biodiversity and fossils. An entry fee of R35 and R10 for tea/coffee is payable at the door. Visitors are requested to bring along the correct amount. There is a back-up power supply to offset load shedding. For more information contact Jerry Lawton on 082 808 5546; or Andrew Turner on 083 455 7415. Alternatively, send an email to palaeogroup@gmail.com.
SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER
Somerset West: The Country Craft Market at Southey’s Vines takes place from 09:00 to 14:00 today as well as Saturday 25 November. The pet-friendly market is renowned for unique, high-quality handmade arts and crafts as well as the Country Kids area and Country Kitchen. There is plenty of safe parking. For more information call 021 843 5002 or send an email to countrycraftmarket@gmail.com.
Somerset West: Locals have a unique opportunity to listen to a Creation presentation by Pieter le Roux of Creation Ministries International at Helderberg College, 27 Annandale Street, at 18:00. With many people no longer believing the Bible and its message, Le Roux has a particular passion and enthusiasm to communicate the truth of God’s word and the authority of the Bible in this scientific age. As a trained zoologist he takes great pleasure to show people how the Bible, and in particular the creation history in Genesis, which is foundational to the gospel, is relevant to all of reality. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period where anyone can ask any related question. After the presentation a wide range of books, magazines, DVDs and other resource material will be on sale. Enquiries may be directed telephonically or via WhatsApp to Dr David Glass on 082 554 2386 or to Dr Bernhard Ficker on 082 881 4982. Alternatively, send an email to dglass@venturenet.co.za.
MONDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Somerset West: If you are living with someone whose drinking is affecting you, or perhaps you are experiencing problems after having lived with an alcoholic relative or friend, help is available at the Al-Anon meetings held weekly. Meetings take place every Monday at 20:15 and Thursday at 12:00. Alternatively, help is also available via a telephone call, which will be treated as confidential. For this type of assistance, call 073 624 7547 or 072 610 1872.
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 via Google Meet. For more information and meeting dates and times contact Rudyard on 021 855 0660 or rudyardh7@gmail.com.
Strand: Die Christelike Afhanklikheidsdiens of Christians Against Drugs (Cad) nooi almal wat probleme met middelafhanklikheid het na sy byeenkoms om 19:00 in die kerksaal van die NG Strand Moedergemeente, op die hoek van Birkenhead- en Faganstrate. Bel Gerrit by 073 336 3119 of Werner by 082 826 0972 vir enige navrae.
WEDNESDAY 15 NOVEMBER
Somerset West: The Somerset West Neighbourhood Watch (SWNW) holds an e-waste and scrap-metal drive in the parking area opposite Helderberg Hospice, between Scholtz Street and Wingerd Road, from 09:00 to 13:00. Kindly no light bulbs or household batteries. For enquiries, contact the SWNW communications centre on 021 840 0009.
Somerset West: Helderbergers interested in local heritage are invited to a combined meeting of the Helderberg Renaissance Foundation and the Helderberg chapter of the Institute of Architects to discuss heritage in the Helderberg. The meeting is held at Babette’s Bakery on the corner of Andries Pretorius and St James Street on Wednesday 15 November at 17:00 for 17:30. RSVP to louis@slta.co.za by Sunday 12 November. The Helderberg Renaissance Foundation is an NPC and a registered conservation body with Heritage Western Cape. All are welcome. However, the meeting will be of interest to members of the public and professionals affected by heritage matters in the basin.
THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER
Strand: The Sectional Title Association Strand (Stas) invites all owners and tenants, or any other interested parties, to its annual general meeting to be held in the Strand North Dutch Reformed church hall in Brand Street at 18:00. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the management report, propose changes to the constitution, approve audited financial statements for 2022-’23 and the proposed budget for 2023-’24 as well as the appointment of the auditor and the election of committee members. Stas has extended an invitation to JP Smith, Mayco Member for Safety and Security, as guest speaker to deliver the keynote address. Ward 83 councillor Carl Punt will also attend and be available to answer any questions. Admission is free.
FRIDAY 17 NOVEMBER
Gordon’s Bay: Join the South African Naval College for an evening of Carols by Candlelight and Night Market which takes place at the Gordon’s Bay Naval College in Beach Road. The sunset parade starts at 19:00, followed by the carol singing led by the South African Navy Band. The entrance fee is a small donation into the non-perishable items box at the gate. For more information call 021 787 4900 or send an email to zwivhuyamitchelle@sanavy.co.za.
SONDAG 19 NOVEMBER
Somerset-Wes: Vroegkersfees met Nataniël word om 16:00 deur Helderberg Teatro by Doxa Deo in Melcksloot Village-sentrum aangebied. Kaartjies kan deur seatme.co.za bespreek word.
SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER
Somerset West: Puss in Boots The Pantomime is on at The Playhouse Theatre in Somerset West, both this month and next (December). The opening show is staged at 15:00 today. Jack the miller’s son uses his last shilling to buy his cat some boots and, suddenly, he has the most fabulous talking cat! And with Puss to help him just about anything is possible, even defeating the fearsome Ogre Grimgrab and marrying the Princess! Expect all the traditional panto ingredients, plenty of song, laughter and audience participation – and some very dangerous Killer Rabbits! Tickets at a standard R130 and R115 for children under the age of 13 are available from Computicket. For further show dates and times, visit https://www.theplayhouse.org.za/.
