VRYDAG 27 SEPTEMBER
Strand: Die Strand Biblioteekvriende se boekverkoping vind vandag om 10:00 tot 16:00 in die biblioteek se voorportaal en saal plaas, asook môre (Saterdag) tussen 09:00 en 12:00. ’n Wye verskeidenheid fiksie- en nie-fiksie-boeke vir die hele gesin, asook skaars boeke, CD’s, DVD’s, handgemaakte groetekaartjies, kostuumjuweliersware en tuisgebak, sal te koop wees. Kaartfasiliteite sal ook beskikbaar wees. Die biblioteek doen beroep op die gemeenskap vir skenkings van nuwe tydskrifte en koerante, aangesien die Stad Kaapstad nie meer hierdie items aan biblioteke voorsien nie. Vir navrae of skenkings, bel vir Anna-Marie by 082 612 4624.
Somerset West: Join Hirsch’s Somerset West for a fun kids pizza-making morning at the store located at 7 Dynagel Road, The Interchange from 11:00 to 13:00. For more information send an email to mariska@hirsch.co.za.
Strand: Julie Andrews Uncut introduces audiences to the fascinating history of one of the last remaining icons of the great stage-and-screen musical. Growing up on the West End stage, she became a star of stage and screen on both sides of the Atlantic. Starring Alison Hillstead, accompanied by Nathan Johannisen, and written and directed by Amanda Bothma, the show will be staged at The Drama Factory tonight (Friday 27 September) at 19:30, and Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September at 16:00. The 60-minute show is a beautiful, honest and sincere tribute to Dame Julie Andrews, featuring the songs she is famous for and her fascinating history. Tickets cost R170 or R180. For enquiries or bookings, visit www.thedramafactory.co.za.
SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
Somerset West: The Country Craft Market reopens for the spring season at Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road and is scheduled to take place from 09:00 to 14:00. The market is renowned for the very best handcrafts and art in the area, with each stall manned by crafters themselves. Visitors to the market will be able to enjoy a bite to eat, prepared by members of the 1st Somerset West Scouts as well as coffee, smoothies and craft beer. There is plenty of safe, free parking behind Southey’s Vines, off Dorhill Road. Well-behaved pooches on leashes are very welcome too. For more information contact Lesley Wonfor on 021 843 5002 or info@countrycraftmarket.org.
Strand: Die Hervormde kerk hou ’n Lentefees! Die geleentheid vind om 09:00 in die kerksaal op die hoek van Da Gama-straat en Broadway-boulevard plaas. Daar gaan Tombola en gesigverf wees, asook ’n springkasteel. Poeding, waterblommetjiebredie, ontbyt-boepensbroodjies, vleis, koffie en koek, handwerk, veilings en ook musiekoptredes is heerlikhede waarna besoekers kan uitsien.
Somerset West: St Paul’s Catholic church holds a charity book sale at its premises in Andries Pretorius Street from 09:00 to 12:00. Local bookworms can look forward to pre-loved books in excellent condition of all genres, including a wide variety of fiction, non-fiction and children’s books. Don’t forget to browse the treasure table. Card facilities will be available and tea, coffee and cake on offer. Contact Carole Gambrell on 084 299 9023.
MAANDAG 30 OKTOBER
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 kerk Strand se Moedergemeente op die hoek van Birkenhead- en Faganstraat. Bel Gerrit by 073 336 3119 of Werner by 082 826 0972 vir enige navrae.
WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER
Somerset West: Before European settlement, Africa was rich in diverse wildlife, but intensive farming and hunting led to the extinction or endangerment of many species. Guest speaker at the University of the Third Age (U3A) Helderberg’s monthly meeting, Dr Dean Allen, will discuss efforts to restore wildlife balance, focusing on conservation in the Eastern Cape, where elephants are being reintroduced. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Dutch Reformed church at 82 Firmount Road at 10:00. Allen, a renowned author and historian, has extensively published on the British Empire’s history and politics, particularly in South Africa. He has taught at universities worldwide and is currently based in Gqeberha (PE), working on a book about conservation and wildlife tourism in the Eastern Cape. There is no charge for members; visitors pay R20 at the door. For enquiries, call Denise Fourie on 072 211 1173.
THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER
Somerset West: Locals are reminded of the Money Matters meeting taking place at the Somerset West United church, on the corner of Andries Pretorius and Bright streets, at 10:00. Topic for discussion: “Investment strategies for the rest of 2024 and the opportunities evolving in 2025”. The talk will be presented by Wouter van der Merwe, CFA, portfolio manager at Sasfin Wealth Stellenbosch. Members are required to wear their membership cards and expected to contribute R10; non-members are required to pay R15. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be available from 09:30. For more details, contact Danie Schoeman on 082 783 9582 or dschoeman2745@gmail.com.
SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER
Somerset West: The Southey’s Car Boot Sale (Southey’s Thrift & Second-hand Market) returns to Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road from 08:30 to 14:00. With a variety of 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.
DINSDAG 8 OKTOBER
Somerset-Wes: Die Helderberg Senior klub se byeenkoms begin om 09:00 vir tee en verversings en 09:30 vir samesang en die program by die NG gemeente Helderberg in Firmountweg. Begaafde musiekleerders van die Hoërskool Parel Vallei sal ’n vrolike lenteprogram aanbied. Afgetredenes word hartlik na die byeenkoms uitgenooi. Die toegangsfooi vir klublede is R10 en nie-lede is R20. Bel Apolonia Maritz by 021 853 7560 of 082 507 7091 vir nog inligting of ander navrae oor die klub.
WOENSDAG 9 OKTOBER
Strand: Die Helderberg-tak van die Vroue Landbouvereniging (VLV) vergader om 09:30 in die onthaalsaal van die NG gemeente Strand-Noord. Dit is ’n kleiner groepie wat interessante sprekers reël, skeppend deelneem en by gemeenskapsprojekte betrokke raak. Die klem val op tuinbou en Hermien van Zyl van Kleinmond gaan besoekers inlig met betrekking tot die VLV-Roos. Belangstellende word hartlik uitgenooi na ’n gesellige oggend. Vir meer besonderhede, skakel 083 601 9464.
SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER
Somerset West: All Saints RFC hosts its fifth annual golf tournament at the Somerset West Golf Club. Registration starts at 10:30; participants will tee off at 11:30. The fundraising golf day takes the format of a four-ball Betterball Stableford competition. The cost is R450 per player. For more information, contact Neale Jacobs on 072 625 4604, Marie Vermeulen on 060 338 5936 or Issy Engelebrecht on 078 379 8564.
WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER
Somerset West: Stakeholders are invited to the Somerset West City Improvement District’s (CID) annual general meeting at The Farmhouse Coffee Shop and Restaurant, The Trading Post Centre, 53 Caledon Street, at 15:00. The meeting is a vital opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the Somerset West CID over the past year and to start planning for 2025-’26. RSVP to info@swcid.co.za.
