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a set of family tickets to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
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Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs
27June to 19 July
Canal Walk will be transforming its Centre Court into a magical children's theatre again this winter school holiday as Fred Abrahamse & Marcel Meyer present Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The production features some of South Africa's brightest young musical theatre stars. This fairytale has all the ingredients that make for a visual spectacular, with breathtaking sets, magnificent costumes and sweet songs. Tickets can be booked through www.computicket.com at R75 each. Shows will be presented at 11am, 12:30pm and 2pm Tuesday to Sunday. (Canal Walk will donate a percentage of each ticket sold, as well as the proceeds of programme sales to Stop Hunger Now.)
place throughout Knysna at various times.
More Adventures of Noddy
Fantastic 50 30 June - 12 July
25 June- 10 July
A theatrical performance by the renowned entertainer Ian von Memerty and dancer Vivianne Lawrence who celebrate turning 50, includes dancing, music and colourful costumes. Taking place at the Theatre on the Bay, Camps Bay: Tue - Fri at 8pm, Sat at 5pm & 8pm and Sun at 3pm. Cost: Tues R 95 – R 105 | Tues dinner & theatre R 300 | Wed to Sun show only R 100 – R 165 | Wed to Sun dinner and theatre R 330. Call 021 438 3301 for more info.
A stage performance of the popular children's book and TV series, More Adventures of Noddy, based on the characters created by Enid Blyton. Taking place at the Artscape Theatre, D F Malan St. Times: 10.30am – 11.30am | 6 & 8 July 12.30pm – 1.30pm. Tickets cost R 70 and are available at www.computicket.com. Call 021 421 7839 or visit www.artscape.co.za Franschhoek Bastille Festival 11 - 12 July The Franschhoek Bastille Festival is an annual festival celebrating the town's French Huguenot heritage. The event programme includes a trail run, a boules tournament, a barrel rolling competition, a farmer's market and an array of performers. Taking place at The Huguenot Monument, Franschhoek from 12pm to 5pm. Tickets cost R 200. Tel: 021 876 2861
Knysna Oyster Festival
3 – 12 July
The 32nd annual Oyster Festival promises plenty of oysters, oyster shucking & eating competitions, craft & food markets, bridge tournaments, live concerts, street parades, wine & whisky tastings, competitive sporting events (ie. Knysna Marathon and Rotary Knysna Cycle Tour) and a host of kiddies activities. It takes
Ben Howard 22 & 23 July 2015 The UK indie/folk singer-songwriter makes his South African début. Taking place at the Grand Arena, Grand West at 7pm. Tickets cost R 465 and are available at www.webtickets.co.za Winelands Chocolate Festival 25 & 26 July
See Page 2 to enter our exciting competition This annual festival showcases the growing number of Master chocolatiers and pastry chefs in South Africa. The festival includes a variety of chocolate-focused events and exhibitions, including a children's dress-up competition. Taking place at Lourensford Wine Estate, Somerset West: Saturday 9am - 7.30pm & Sunday 9am - 6pm. Cost: R120 | Students R 100 | Family of 4 R 340 | U12 Free on Sun. Buy tickets on line at www. quicket.co.za
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Kommetjie, which is Afrikaans for “Little Bowl”, is named after the circular bowl-like sea basin known as ”Die Kom” which forms the heart of this seaside town. It is perfect for water lovers as there were surfers, stand up paddle boarders, boats, jet skis and all number of water activities going on during our stay. In fact, it made us feel a bit lazy sitting on the expansive deck soaking up the view but we soon got over that and began to really unwind in this little piece of heaven. We were lucky enough to have exceptional weather during our stay with cloudless blue skies and no wind. It was still quite chilly though so we had the huge fire going around the clock in the cosy, maritime living room. Our children spent hours on the dunes in front of the house looking for sea urchins and just
Every beach home I've stayed at has something totally unique about it and these seaside holiday weekends never cease to provide me with some much needed soul food. This month saw us stay at The Point in Kommejie. At first I wondered if that lovely, relaxed “I'm-on-holiday” feeling would abound, seeing as Kommetjie is well under one hour's drive from Cape Town. Thankfully it did!
mucking about in the sand. There was also little rock pools that kept them endlessly entertained whilst trying to catch a myriad of little sea creatures using their buckets and nets. We never worried about them and didn't once hear the expression, “I'm bored”; which made such a refreshing change from city life and gave us parents a welcome break from the type of helicopter parenting we practice at home. Unfortunately it was too cold to swim (for us lightweights at least) but the house boasted a lovely pool which would be an awesome way to cool down in the hot summer months. The best view from the house came from the upstairs deck which embodied understated elegance and simplicity with its nautical colours and huge built in love seat with loads of throws and scatter cushions for ultimate comfort. The patio
upstairs had uninterrupted sea and mountain views and allowed you to watch the children play on the beach whilst sipping a sundowner. The Point comfortably sleeps ten with four bedrooms inside and one outside annex. It's most outstanding features would have to be simply its fabulous location as well as the tastefully luxurious way in which it was decorated. If you're looking for a romantic weekend away with your partner, a fun couples retreat or even an action packed family holidaythis is the house for you. Start packing!
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