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Thursday 11 October
■ Rewind: Join Soul Café every Friday night and relax to the tunes of their resident band as they perform all your favourite hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. R50 pp. Call 028 313 2137 to book. At Soul Café, 181 Main Road, Hermanus, at 20:00.
Friday 12 & Saturday 13 October
■ Wild Land: The guest speaker at U3A Overberg’s open meeting is conservation photographer Peter Pickford and his wife Beverley, who will talk about their new book Wild Land – In search of the last remaining wilderness on earth. The couple spent more than four years capturing images of the last areas of genuinely wild land that may soon disappear from the face of the earth. The Pickfords have published no fewer than nine highly-acclaimed books, each a photographic record of a part of humanity’s natural environment and heritage. U3A Members R10; nonmembers: R20. Autographed copies of Wild Land will be on sale. In the Municipal Auditorium, at 17:30. ■ Rotary Club of Hermanus: Visitors are welcome at Rotary’s weekly meetings. Contact Frank on 082 870 1187 to confirm your attendance. At Mollergren Park, every Thursday at 19:00.
■ Santa Shoebox: Don't forget to drop off your Santa Shoebox this weekend! If you haven't yet pledged, do so by visiting www.santashoebox.org.za and help to reach underprivileged children in our local community. For more information, contact Hermanus coordinator Henriette Biesenbach on 082 444 2519 or henriette@santashoebox.org.za. At the Hermanus Primary School, from 14:00 on Friday – 14:00 on Saturday.
Saturday 13 October ■ Hermanus parkrun: Meet for the weekly 5 km walk or run, come rain or shine. The route is dog friendly and children are most welcome. Set off from the Overstrand Training Institute (OTI) farm on Camphill Road in Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, at 08:00.
■ Botrivier Hotel Market: For hand-made crafts and tasty treats, come and browse the new weekly market in the hotel garden. New vendors are welcome; contact Erna at ernastark@outlook.com or 028 315 2582 or WhatsApp 076 708 0818 to book your stall. At the Botrivier Hotel, every Saturday, from 10:00 – 14:00.
Sunday 14 October ■ L2L Second Practice Walk: Friends and family of the L2L ladies are invited to join them for free on the second practice walk. Bring along your day backpack with your own water (at least 2 litres), snacks/lunch, hat, sunblock, rain gear, money for coffee at the start and perhaps at the end (no shops on the way). The ± 20 km walk will follow the Kleinmond Harbour coastal path via Long Beach to the Bot River Lagoon, where you will break for lunch, and then back to Kleinmond Harbour. Find more details at www.lighthouse2 lighthouse.co.za. Meet at Kleinmond Harbour car park, time to be confirmed (tide dependent).
Friday 12 October ■ Women in Business: All business people in Hermanus and surrounds are invited to an educational, motivational and entertaining seminar hosted by Hermanus Women in Business. ActionCoach facilitators Lindie Malan and Harry Welby-Cooke will take you through the 6 steps you need to take to grow your business and have a profitable enterprise that can work like a welloiled machine without you. The cost is only a R100 contribution towards the venue and refreshments. For further information send an email to hermanus.womeninbusiness@gmail.com. At The Classroom, The Village, from 08:30 – 11:30. ■ Bhuki Café: Everyone is welcome at Friends of the Library's Bhuki Cafe where a cup of tea or coffee and delicious eats will cost only R20. Every cup helps to raise funds for new books. Every Friday from 09:00 – 11:30, at Hermanus Library.
■ Hermanus Country Market: A favourite among the locals. Young, old, two-legged and four-legged family members are all welcome. You’ll find wholesome goodies, home-made crafts, local produce, beers and wine, speciality foods, coffee and live music. Next to the cricket field, Fairways Avenue, from 09:00 – 13:00. ■ Hermanuspietersfontein Food & Wine Market: Where local and international foodies and wine lovers meet. You’ll find real plates and real cutlery; real cups and real glasses; a real hangout for real people. In the courtyard of Hermanuspietersfontein wine cellar at The Village, from 09:00 – 13:00.
■ Kolwyntjie Teetuin: Everyone in the area is welcome to enjoy a sweet treat and tea or coffee at a nominal fee, and make new friends at the Onrus Care Centre (Dienssentrum). At the Onrus Dutch Reformed Church, every Friday between 09:30 and 11:30.
■ Market in the Garden: Hunt for treasures at this peaceful market set among the shady trees of a beautiful garden. At St Peter’s Church in Main Road, Hermanus, from 09:00 – 13:00.
■ St Peter’s Celebration Concert: The 150th anniversary celebrations of St Peter’s Church will kick off with a piano recital by Benjamin Sawyer, who will perform well-known works by Chopin, Debussy, Liszt and Beethoven. Contact Anne Philip for more details on 082 399 3925 or 028 312 1517. At St Peter’s Church, Main Rd, Hermanus, at 17:30.
■ Fioré Country Market: Browse this new country market in Bot River for homemade crafts, books, local treats, fresh fruit and more. Stands are free and in the event of rain the market moves indoors. For enquiries, contact Debbie Randall on 028 284 9220. At Fioré Garden Centre & Coffee Shop, Bot River, from 09:00 – 14:00.
■ OAK concert: Overstrand Arts/Kunste will host a recital by eminent South African cellist, Peter Martens from Stellenbosch, accompanied by American virtuoso pianist, Bryan Wallick who now resides in Pretoria. On the programme are Bach Cello Suite No. 3; Beethoven Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major Op. 69; and Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata in G minor Op. 19. Tickets are R150 for adults and R60 for students, available from the Hermanus Tourism office (028 312 2629). For enquiries, contact Secretary Rene du Plooy on 082 940 4238. In the Municipal Auditorium, at 15:30.
Monday 15 October ■ Overberg Quilters Guild: Everyone who shares a passion for quilting is welcome to attend the Guild’s monthly meeting. The vendor will be Elsa Young, who sells Batik. Contact chairlady Sue Prins for more details on 028 314 1918 / 072 248 3425 or sjprins@mweb.co.za. At the De Wet Hall, Roos Street, Onrus, at 09:30. ■ U3A Afrikaans lecture series: Prof Rudolf Gouws will present a talk on economics entitled Waarom gaan dit in die Ekonomie? Waarna kyk die ekonome? In the Catholic Church Hall, at 10:00. ■ SANTA AGM: Everyone is welcome to attend the annual general meeting of the South African National Tuberculosis Association, Hermanus. In the Mollergren Park Hall, at 10:30.
■ Duplicate Bridge: All are welcome. To join, call Riekie Louw on 028 314 0662 or 072 230 9179. At Fernkloof Nature Reserve, every Monday at 13:00. ■ Mindful Mondays: Join Wellness Coach Nicholas McLean, also known as the Gut Health Yogi, for a group session on Mindfulness, Movement and Meditation. Let go of stress and distraction, and realign body and mind to find inner focus and calm. Sessions are free; donations by choice. Contact Nicholas on 082 437 9776. Fynbos Crescent, Sandbaai, every Monday at 18:00. ■ Hermanus Astronomy Centre: All are welcome to attend the HAC’s monthly meeting, where Johan Retief will present a talk on Fermi’s Paradox concerning the evidence for and against the existence of extra-terrestrial life. For more info contact petermh@hermanus.co.za or 081 212 9481. In the Catholic Church Hall, at 19:00.
Tuesday 16 October ■ Terrific Tuesdays: Join Wellness Coach Nicholas McLean, also known as the Gut Health Yogi, for a group session of BodySensing intuitive yoga to release tension and restore energy and mobility. The feel-good movements of BodySensing will put the spring back into your body. Sessions are free, or a donation by choice. For more info call Nicholas on 082 437 9776. Fynbos Crescent, Sandbaai, every Tuesday at 07:30. ■ The Great Flu Pandemic: U3A Overberg will present a DVD lecture on The Centenary of the Great Flu Pandemic of 1918 and 1919 by Dr Robin Lee. This international influenza pandemic led to the deaths of 50 million people worldwide. It made its appearance in South Africa in September 1918, exactly 100 years ago, having almost certainly been brought by two returning troopships. About 500 000 people died during the epidemic in South Africa, the fifth hardest hit country worldwide (in proportion to its population). The documentary gives an overview of events and other pandemics that followed, ending with an account of research still being carried out on the virus, as rising populations and mass travel increase the chances of a recurrence. In the Catholic Church Hall, at 10:00. ■ St Peter’s Concert Series: As part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of St Peter’s Church, Baritone Dave Wright, accompanied by Rensche J van Rensburg will present a recital of favourites, both old and new. Contact Anne Philip for more details on 082 399 3925 or 028 312 1517. At St Peter’s Church, at 17:30.
Wednesday 17 October
■ Hermanus Bird Club: Gavin Turner will be the guest speaker at this month’s Bird Club meeting. He’ll be talking about the Liuwa Plains, Zambia - Birding through the Seasons. Liuwa Plains is a remote national park in Western Zambia best known for its wildebeest migration. It is also home to a wide variety and large masses of birds. Gavin has been there four times, in both wet and dry seasons, which are quite different, and the presentation will cover these visits. There will be wine available for a donation, otherwise there is no charge. In the Fernkloof Hall, at 18:00 for 18:30.
