Good Guide and Village Explorer

Good Guide

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 – Monday 25 June

Gut Health Yogi Retreat

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.

Monday 25 June

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.

FynArts shining bright in its sixth year

Laura Bösenberg, a principal dancer with Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) performs the ‘Dying Swan’ scene from Swan Lake. The audience was transported by her emotional expressions and beautiful, fluid movements

Taylum Meyer

“The ongoing riots, both in Hermanus and along the N2 towards Cape Town did have a negative impact on sales, as the expected spike in sales just before the opening did not happen this year. Unfortunately, the R43 and the N2 were blocked at times and that might have deterred potential festivalgoers. But despite this we have had overwhelmingly positive feedback on the quality and content of this year’s festival,” Mary Faure says.