SATURDAY 19 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.
Strand: Join Helderberg Clinic and Helderberg Ocean Awareness Movement (Hoam) for a mindful beach clean-up for the ocean and mental health from 08:00 to 11:00. Avid participants are required to meet at Strand Pavilion and implored to come dressed fun and funky. Don’t forget ti bring a hat and plastic bags.
MAANDAG 21 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.
DONDERDAG 24 OKTOBER
Strand: AGS Charisma Strand se gholfdag vind vanaf 12:00 by die Strand-gholfklub plaas. Die kompetisie behels die formaat van ’n vierbal-alliansie. Koste beloop R2 400 per vierbal. Borg ’n putjie teen R1 000. Vir navrae en skenkings, kontak vir Ria by 062 706 9112 of info@agscharisma.com.
FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER
Somerset West: Somerset West Primary School hosts its fundraising Summies Golf Day at the Somerset West Golf Club. Avid golfers are implored to take a swing for a cause by entering for a spot in the Four-ball Betterball competition. The cost is R2 400 per four-ball or R600 per person. Participants will tee-off from 11:00 to 13:00. For more information, send an email to sabri.jacobs@wcgschools.gov.za or kerwin.felton@wcgschools.gov.za.
Somerset West: The Helderberg Hospice Open Gardens Festival returns with an instalment which boasts around 15 gardens in and around the Helderberg basin (including Somerset West and Strand), which will be open for the public’s viewing from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 October between 09:00 and 16:00. These unique and lovingly manicured gardens provide a vibrant, yet tranquil place for visitors to enjoy. Take a stroll through these beautiful gardens and feel revived by the sense of calm and peace they have to offer. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.helderberghospice.org.za or in person at Helderberg Hospice, 21 Old Stellenbosch Road, Somerset West. Weekend access allows visitors into all the gardens on all three days, however, for security purposes; the map detailing the addresses of this year’s gardens will be available only from 09:00 on Friday at Helderberg Hospice. For enquiries, contact Celéstine at 021 852 4608 or 076 062 5855.
SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER
Somerset West: The Country Craft Market returns to Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road, from 09:00 to 14:00. All the crafters at the market have been hard at work during the winter recess to ensure tables are full. There will be a wide variety of quality handmade clothing, crafts and art available, with each crafter selling his own wares. Refreshments are plentiful, with the chance to relax while listening to live music. Well-behaved pooches on leashes are very welcome. There is free, safe parking behind the market venue. For enquiries, contact Lesley on 021 843 5002 or info@countrycraftmarket.org.
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. There will also be selected books for R5 each. Card facilities will be available and tea, coffee and cake on offer. Call Carole Gambrell on 084 299 9023.
Somerset-Wes: ACVV Tinktinkie-kleuterskool hou van 08:00 tot 14:00 ’n markdag op die skoolterrein in Dummerweg. Almal is welkom om die joligheid te geniet! Vir meer inligting, kontak die kleuterskool by 021 851 4954 / 081 579 0458 of acvvtintinkie20@gmail.com.
THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER
Strand: The Strand Community Policing Forum (CPF) will hold a special elective annual general meeting at the Bethesda Evangelical church located on the corners of Stork and Arend Street in Broadlands Park, Strand, from 18:00 to 20:00. On the agenda will be the election of various CPF positions, including chairperson. The meeting is intended for CPF elective committee members, police and Community Safety representatives, and delegates of all organisations listed on the Strand CPF database. For more information, contact Warrant Officer Nico Beukes on 079 346 8755.
VRYDAG 8 NOVEMBER
Grabouw: Die jaarlikse Buitelewe- en Avontuur-ekspo is vanjaar van Vrydag 8 tot Sondag 10 November terug by die Elgin-sportklub. Die byeenkoms behels uitstallings van die jongste buitelewe- en avontuurleefstyl-voertuie en toerusting en is op die hele gesin gemik. Dit sluit gewone en veldrywoonwaens, 4×4-veldryvoertuie, nutsmotors en veral sportnutsvoertuie sowel as kampeer- en ander toerusting vir ’n vakansie of leefstyl in die veld in. Talle ander uitstallers sal ook betrokke wees, waaronder kos-, koffie- en wynuitstallers, ’n biertuin en vele meer. Die ekspo is nie net nog ’n skou of ’n vlooimark nie – dit is ’n volbloed-buitelewe- en avontuur-ekspo vir die hele gesin. Kaartjies is by TicketPro te koop en die volledige program is by www.lrclassic.com te sien.
