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Wednesday 5 September
■ Hermanus Photographic Society: Monthly meetings that cater for everyone, from the beginner to the advanced photographer, on the first Wednesday of each month. The theme for the September Club competition will be ‘A day in nature’ while the Audio Visual Group’s next challenge is depicting ‘Funky’. Visit hermanusphoto.co.za for further announcements of forthcoming monthly outings, challenges and workshops. Contact info@hermanusphoto.co.za. In the Hermann Swart Hall, Dutch Reformed Church, Hermanus, at 19:00.
Thursday 6 September ■ Hermanus Bird Club: The club’s monthly walk in Fernkloof Nature Reserve will be guided by Ronnie Hazell. Meet in the Fernkloof parking area, at 08:00.
raise funds towards the events taking place during the eleven days in October celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Parish of St. Peter’s. R85 pp or R510 per team of 6 will include soup and breads. Bring your own liquid refreshments and glasses. There will be great prizes on offer. Call or WhatsApp Anne Philip on 082 399 3925. At St Peter’s Church in Main Road (enter from carpark in Marine Drive), at 18:30 for 19:00. ■ 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. Cover charge R50 pp. Call 028 313 2137 to book. At Soul Café, 181 Main Road, Hermanus, at 20:00.
Friday 7 – Saturday 8 September
■ Rotary Club of Hermanus: Visitors are wel-
Friday 7 September
■ 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.
■ Botrivier Challenge: SA's most unique sports event where you can ride MTB (55 km, 40 km or 15 km), run trail (15 km or 8 km) or road (21 km, 10 km or 5 km) or simply do a guided historiccultural walk. This is combined with a lovely Spitbraai Festival and includes a Potjiekos Competition. All proceeds are used to support the Botriver Education Foundation. So don't miss out on this fun-filled day with exciting prizes, great food and warm hospitality. Registration for all races takes place at the historic Botrivier Station on Friday 7 September from 15:00 - 18:45 and on Saturday from 05:00 to the race start. Enter online at www.webtickets.co.za. In Botrivier, from 07:00.
Saturday 8 September
■ The History of Ancient Egypt: This popular DVD series presented by U3A Overberg continues with the topic of Dynasty XXI, Egypt Divided; Dynasty XXII, Egypt United presented by Gert Claassen. In the Catholic Church Hall, at 10:00. ■ The Sound of Colours: Northcliff House College presents their annual concert entitled The Sound of Colours, which will see learners from Grades R – 11 performing songs that have colours in either the title or the name of the artist. Tickets at R50 pp are available from the school or at the door on the night. There will be a tuckshop run by the Grade 11 class as a fundraising opportunity. At Hermanus High School, at 18:00 (the show starts promptly at 18:30). ■ St. Peter’s Quiz Nite: The church is having its annual Quiz Nite a little earlier this year in order to
■ 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. ■ The Singing Cook: The Spring Opening of this new restaurant will be a family-friendly affair (kids and dogs welcome) where guests can enjoy an a la carte menu or a picnic on the lawn while the children play on the jungle gym. Booking is essential. Contact Antonio on 072 462 4271. At The Singing Cook @ Rivendell Wine Estate, corner of R43 & R44, from 11:00.
come at Rotary’s weekly meetings. Contact Frank on 082 870 1187 to confirm your attendance. At Mollergren Park, every Thursday at 19:00.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ 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. ■ 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.
to bring your own drinks and glasses. In the Community Hall at Mollergren Park, at 18:30 for 19:00. ■ Astrophotography: Join the Hermanus Astronomy Centre (HAC) for a presentation on Image processing and a discussion of hardware and software compatibility. For more information, contact deonk@telkomsa.net. At Deon Krige’s house, at 19:00.
Tuesday 11 September ■ The History of Zwelihle: U3A Overberg hosts Angela Heslop, chairperson of the Hermanus History Society, who will do a presentation on her research project, The History of Zwelihle. In the Catholic Church Hall, at 10:00.
Wednesday 12 September ■ SAARP Monthly Club Meeting: The guest speaker at the South African Association of Retired Persons (SAARP) Hermanus Social Club’s monthly meeting is John Saunders who will do a presentation titled Easter Island. For more information, contact chairperson Ingrid Green on 028 316 2390 or 082 081 6889 or send an email to ingridgreen@hermanus.co.za. In the Sandbaai Hall, from 09:30 – 11:45.
Sunday 9 September
■ Lemm’s Corner Market: This popular Sunday market offers exclusive arts and crafts, and handmade local products. At Fisherman’s Village (between Cattle Baron and Fisherman’s Cottage), from 10:00 – 15:00.
Monday 10 September ■ Afrikaans lecture series: U3A Overberg presents a talk by Prof Marius de Waal who will talk about Die agtergrond en huidige stand van testaments-formaliteite in Suid-Afrika, met spesiale verwysing na tipiese probleme, nietighede en moontlike kondonering deur howe. In the Catholic Church Hall, at 10:00. ■ A celebration of African Oystercatchers: Join BirdLife Overberg for their monthly talk, presented by Jenny Parsons and Anton Odendal. This presentation on the African Oystercatcher will mostly focus on the extended incubation and chick-rearing period that these birds face before the chicks fledge. The aim of the talk is to drum up support for the protection of these very vulnerable nest sites. Catering at R100 per head. RSVP Helé by sms to 073 456 0393 or birding@southernartceramics.com. Remember
■ Hermanus Bird Club monthly meeting: The guest speaker is biologist Sally Hofmeyr, who has studied large terrestrial birds (including the Black Korhaan and Secretarybird) and how they are responding to environmental change. Since January 2016 she has been working full time for an online academic English editing company, while continuing with ornithological fieldwork -bird ringing, bird counts, and penguin monitoring – as much as possible. At Fernkloof Hall, with drinks served at 18:00 and the meeting starting at 18:30.
Friday 14 September ■ Travel Writing Course: Hit the road to adventure and creativity on this course run by James Bainbridge, a Lonely Planet author with 15 years' experience. Featured at this year's UCT Summer School and National Arts Festival, the workshop includes a lively mix of teaching, exercises and opportunities for feedback on your work. It will cover everything from research techniques and memory aids to writing processes and honing your prose, with inspiration from passages by great travel writers. The cost is R1 000 pp. Booking is essential as places are limited. Contact 073 335 1196 or jamesbains.travel@gmail.com. At Betty Blue Bistro, 126 Main Rd, Hermanus, from 09:30 – 16:00.
