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Tuesday 19 June
■ The Pollinators: who done it? Join Whale Coast Conservation for a presentation by Giorgio Lombardi on The Pollinators: who done it? R20 donation for environmental education. Contact Anina Lee on 083 242 3295 or anina.wcc@gmail.com. At The Green House, R43, Vermont, at 17:30.
Wednesday 20 June
state-owned enterprises. Dr Robin Lee will summarise developments regarding each of these challenges in the last three months since the AGM talk and assess whether President Ramaphosa has made progress in any field. Members R10; visitors R25. In the Catholic Church Hall, at 10:00. ■ Hermanus Botanical Society: At BotSoc’s monthly talk, Primatologist Joselyn Mormile of UCT’s Department of Biological Sciences and the Institute for Communities and Wildlife in Africa, will present a fascinating talk on The human-baboon interface in the village of Rooiels. Having worked with baboons throughout South Africa for over seven years, Joselyn is currently doing research in Rooiels for her PhD, which focuses on the challenges people and baboons face when competing for space in urbanised landscapes. In the Fernkloof Hall, at 17:30.
Friday 22 – Monday 25 June
■ Hermanus Bird Club: The club meeting will include a presentation by Peter Dagg on The Search for the Angola Cave Chat. Refreshments will be available for a donation. At Fernkloof Nature Reserve Hall, at 18:00 for 18:30.
Thursday 21 June ■ Hermanus Business Chamber: Join the HBC for a Soup & Sherry/ Wine evening that will chase away the winter chill. The theme will be ways of finding closer collaboration and considering an umbrella body where all parties can have representation, whilst retaining their unique character and role in the community. The HBC will also do a collection of warm clothes for organisations like SOFCA that care for the elderly from all communities. At Ocean Basket, Village Square, at 17:30.
Friday 22 June ■ Bhuki Café: Join the Friends of Hermanus Library for tea, coffee and eats for only R20 and help to raise funds for the library. Every Friday from 09:00 – 11:30, at Hermanus Library. ■ 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. ■ Ramaphosa’s Four Political Challenges: Any progress? U3A Members may recall the presentation made by Dr R W Johnson at U3A’s AGM when he identified four areas of national life in which it is essential that the country makes positive steps to improve policy and implementation: the failing education system; the restriction of economic growth; the size of the public sector; and the unsustainability of the
■ Gut Health Yogi Retreat: This 4-day retreat takes place in the nurturing environment of a boutique guest house & wellness retreat. Packages start from R5 300 sharing and include luxurious accommodation, all meals consisting of delicious food to restore gut health, daily BodySensing mindful movement and meditation facilitation, individual coaching sessions and a Gut Harmony Program to continue after the retreat. For more information or to book, contact Nicholas on 082 437 9776 or nicholas@guthealthyogi.com. At Forty Trees Guesthouse, Hermanus.
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. ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ Wag in the Park: Join Harcourts Hermanus in supporting HAWS. Bringing your fourlegged children and take part in this fun Doggy Parade for charity. All dogs are welcome and there are awesome prizes to be won for the three best-dressed dogs. Water will be provided and all dogs must be on a leash. Entry fee: Only donations for HAWS. Bring a blanket, dog food or any pet supplies. At the Rheezicht Crescent Park in Onrus, from 11:00 – 13:00.
■ Hermanus Country Market: A favourite among the locals, old and young. Four-legged family members are also 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
■ Holiday fun: Tots from 4 – 7 years are invited to join Whale Coast Conservation for a shark egg case hunt and sharky crafts on the beach. If the weather is bad the activities will take place indoors. The cost is R350 per child. Booking is essential; contact Shirley on 028 316 2527 or shirleym@gmail.com. At Grotto Beach, from 09:00 – 12:00.
Wednesday 27 June ■ Forest Fantasy: Tots from 4 – 7 years are invited to join Whale Coast Conservation for an adventurous outing to Piet se Bos. If the weather is bad the activities will take place indoors. The cost is R350 per child. Booking is essential; contact Shirley on 028 316 2527 or shirleym@gmail.com. At Grotto Beach, from 09:00 – 12:00. ■ OnVerWag Public Accountability Meeting: The Onrus and Vermont communities are invited to come and join OnVerWag for feedback on current and future Neighbourhood Watch activities. At the Dutch Reformed Church, Berg Street, Onrus, at 18:00.
Thursday 28 June ■ OnVerWag Patroller Training: Receive the necessary training to join the Neighbourhood Watch patrol team and make the Onrus/Vermont community a safer place for all residents. At the Dutch Reformed Church, Berg Street, Onrus, at 18:00.
Saturday 23 June ■ 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-enAarde Valley, at 08:00.
Monday 25 June
Friday 29 June
■ Penguin Plunge: If you like chilling, then this thrilling annual event is for you, when the ‘penguins’ dive headfirst into the river to raise funds for local soup kitchens supported by the Rotary Club of Stanford. The chickens line up along the bank to watch the spectacle. So bust out your bikini or boardies, and see you there. All ‘penguins’ are served a mug of hot chocolate or gluhwein to warm their bellies. There will also be Boerewors rolls, hamburgers and cooldrinks for sale. On the riverbank between King and Quick Street, Stanford, from 10:30 – 13:00.
■ Fernkloof Fun: Tots from 4 – 7 years are invited to join Whale Coast Conservation for a fun outing to Fernkloof to discover nature’s treasure. If the weather is bad the activities will take place indoors. The cost is R350 per child. Booking is essential; contact Shirley on 028 316 2527 or shirleym@gmail.com. At Fernkloof Nature Reserve, from 09:00 – 12:00. ■ Happy Gardening: The Botrivier Garden Club will meet at Fiore Garden Centre in Botrivier. Come and be inspired! You are welcome to bring cuttings or plants to swop. For more info contact Wayne on 082 327 6322. At Fiore Garden Centre, Botrivier, at 10:00.
