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| 5-11 September
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| Theme: The Water Quality Challenge – Prevention, Wise Use and Abatement. A talk for learners highlighting the importance of looking after our environment for the benefit of tourism. Visit the Tourism Bureau at 14 Harbour Road in Kleinmond to view the display of water wise plants and interesting facts on water.
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| 6 September
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| Join members of the Kleinmond Nature Conservation Society and hiking club to do the weekly picking for the Fynbos display at the Tourism Bureau. Bring with a rucksack, jacket, walking stick, water, hat, hiking shoes and something to eat. Contact Fanus (028 271 4851) or Chris (028 271 5926) for further details.
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| 8-12 September
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| The next exhibition will take place in Hermanus at the Fernkloof Nature Reserve from Wednesday 8 September to Sunday 12 September from 10h00 to approximately 17h00. The group produces woven articles, paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor, leather art and ceramics. This exhibition is not to be confused with a market although some small items will also be on sale. The Knorhoek Wine Estate will be supporting them with a wine tasting, which will take place on Friday 10 September from 17h00 and wine orders may be placed at the exhibition throughout the duration. Enquiries: 028 271 3236 or kriki@sonicmail.co.za or click here to view a few examples.
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| 9 September
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| Come enjoy Fish & Chips with us at the Harbour from 17h00 until 19h00. Contact Glenda Kitley at Gansbaai Tourism (072 291 5564 or gansbaaimanager@telkomsa.net) for further details.
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| 10-13 September
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| The biggest, the best, the oldest wildflower show! A weekend of stalls, Windgat wine tent, music, food, live snakes, fynbos flower arrangements, tractor rides, children's art, plant identification course and tea garden. Venue: Victoria Hall, Hope Street in Caledon from 09h00 until 17h00 on Thursday to Sunday and 09h00 to 13h00 on Monday. Admission for adults at R25 per person. Scholars free. How to get there: on the N2 from Cape Town take the second entrance into Caledon – the hall is just off the N2. Contact Adriaan Hanekom (028 214 1016 or 082 772 4681), email adriaanhanekom@telkomsa.net or visit www.caledonwildflowers.co.za for more information.
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| 11 September
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| From 08h30-16h00 and events include TruCape Kogelberg Mountain Challenge, 5km Fun Run, 10km, 21.1km, Conservancy Auction, Indigenous Plant Auction and Sales, a great variety of stalls, spitbraai, beer tent, food and wine area, and much more! Spitbraai costs R45.00 – please buy your tickets in advance from most Pringle Bay shops or contact Bernard on 078 815 5708. Lunch starts at 13h00! Stalls open at 08h30 and include nurseries, wine cellars, handmade goods, art, jewelry, solar heating, beauty products, organic products and many more! Conservancy Auction (at 11h00 and 12h30): plants, landscaping services, wine, art, household appliances, B&B and Restaurant vouchers, and massage and reflexology vouchers. All funds raised will go towards the Pringle Bay Ratepayers Associations Security Project. For more information please contact Bernard on 078 815 5708. For information on the TruCape Kogelberg Mountain Challenge please visit www.hangklipathletics.co.za.
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| 11 September
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| A registration fee of R200.00 per person include transport and refreshments for the day. So get on the bus at 09h00 next to the Police Station in Bredasdorp, sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery and good company while we serve you. Programme: arrive at the OPS building at 09h15 and learn more about the OTB; the bus leaves at 10h45 for the terrain tour (viewing game and fynbos); arrive at De Hoop Vlei at 12h00 for some vlei bird-watching, game and fynbos viewing; at 12h30 the bus departs on the next leg of the terrain tour and arrives at Skipskop at 12h45 for a lunch picnic and a visit to the stone fish traps, historical buildings and grave yard and the marine reserve; the bus leaves again at 14h30 for a visit at Ryspunt at 15h00 with the conclusion of the tour at 16h00.
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| 13-19 September
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| National Clean-Up week (Art from Junk competition and recycling) coincides with the International Coastal Cleanup Campaign (see 18 September).
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| 14 September
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| The Whale Crier is coming to Gansbaai Primary School this year – and then we'll see what else we have time for! Contact Glenda Kitley at Gansbaai Tourism (072 291 5564 or gansbaaimanager@telkomsa.net) for further details.
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| 16 September
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| International Day for the preservation of the ozone layer with a talk and display.
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| 17-19 September
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| The Mofam record is currently sitting at 4.29 kilogram, caught by Shane Crause. Who has the skills to break it? Book now to avoid disappointment as spots will go like hot cakes. We look forward to seeing you all on the water again! Contact Zaren Knight, Mofam River Lodge, at 021 846 8345 or visit www.mofam.co.za for more info.
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| 18 September
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| Sarah Milton – a BHSII and SANEF instructor, judge and teacher / coach for 36 years – is holding a clinic for instructors, riders, parents and anyone interested in teaching people to ride effectively. How do we communicate with our horses: on the ground and in the saddle? What is a good, deep independent seat? How does the seat effect the way the horse moves? Riding that will improve both your jumping and dressage skills. Price is R100 per person for the morning and includes practical demonstrations and theory. Light snacks and drink provided. Contact Sarah (082 463 8285) to book or for more information.
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| 18 September
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| World Water Monitoring Day is an international education and outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by engaging citizens to conduct basic monitoring of their local water bodies. Visit www.worldwatermonitoringday.org for more information.
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| 18 September
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| (Organised excursion by Seawatch and KOBIO.) Clean up, fix up and conserve the local environment. Please help South Africa to become cleaner and healthier by removing litter from our beaches and rivers on the 18th of September. When you join us, you'll be joining a worldwide movement of ocean-lovers who are turning the tide on ocean pollution. In South Africa, 16 000 volunteers in the four coastal provinces removed more than 10 tons of litter in 2009 during the week prior and on the International Cleanup day. See more at www.cleanuptheworld.org. Contact Louise or Celeste at 028 271 5657 for info.
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| 20 September
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| Join Thobeka for a township tour from 12h00 until 14h00. Contact Glenda Kitley at Gansbaai Tourism (072 291 5564 or gansbaaimanager@telkomsa.net) for further details.
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| 22 September
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| Fun walk. Put the heat on the city planners and politicians to develop an effective public transport system – and take the heat off the planet!
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| 24 September
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| A day of walks, potjiekos competition and a soccer tournament. Purpose: focus attention on the importance of South Africa's natural and cultural heritage.
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| 24 September
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| You are invited to attend the launch of the book, Limestone Fynbos of the Vermaaklikheids Area, in The Vrede Saal at 10h00 until 13h30 in Vermaaklikheid Village. The book highlights the rarity of the Limestone Fynbos Flora. The village of Vermaaklikheid and its surrounds lies centrally within an area of limestone fynbos and is consequently an important area for biological conservation. Click here to view the invitation and programme.
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| 24-27 September
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| Contact infoburo@hermanus.co.za for more information about the annual Hermanus Whale Festival.
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| 25 September
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| Shows may change from Jumping to either fun equitation combined with Jumping. Hope to see you all with us for as many shows as possible. Please contact Sarah Milton 082 463 8285 for more information.
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| 27 September
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| Kleinmond Tourism has arranged a Safari dinner and treasure hunt. Gansbaai Tourism has arranged quad bike rides and wine tasting between 14h00 and 18h00. The day aims to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic values.
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| 30 September - 3 October
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| This fair serves as a fund raising event for the Hermanus Botanical Society and the Overstrand Conservation Foundation. BotSoc spends about R100,000 per annum on maintaining Fernkloof (for the free use of the public) and this is their only fundraising event. The funds raised at the Fair will be used to maintain the Fernkloof gardens and to support an Eco-Schools node co-ordinator. Open daily from 09h00 to 17h00, except on Sunday: until 16h00. Entrance fees are R30 per adult, R15 children under 12 and children under 6 enter free. Please click here to read more about the Fair.
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| 1-3 October
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| The Mofam record is currently sitting at 4.29 kilogram, caught by Shane Crause. Who has the skills to break it? Book now to avoid disappointment as spots will go like hot cakes. We look forward to seeing you all on the water again! Contact Zaren Knight, Mofam River Lodge, at 021 846 8345 or visit www.mofam.co.za for more info.
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| 1-3 October
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| Attend the all-weekend fair with various activities. Phone Royd Frith (083 676 2282) or Stanfordinfo (028 341 0340) for more info.
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| 2 October
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| Bring awareness to the farm animals and encourage humane treatment of these animals. The date honors the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, a champion of humane sustainable farming.
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| 4-8 October
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| Focus on creating public understanding of the negative impacts of invasive plant species and weeds.
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| 5 October
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| A day designated to reflect on the state of human settlements.
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| 9 October
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| Online entries are now open at www.topevents.co.za. Phone Tom Ambrose (082 978 1971) for any race enquiries.
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| 11-15 October
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| The aim of National Marine Week is to create awareness of the marine and coastal environment and the benefits that coasts, oceans and the resources provide.
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| 30 & 31 October
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| Daily classes from 09h00: showing, equitation, show jumping and dressage. Stalls: horse tack, feed, home made produce, pony rides and children's fun area. Lots of fun and prizes to be won. Hope to see you all with us for as many shows as possible. Please contact Sarah Milton 082 463 8285 for more information.
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| 27 November
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| Shows may change from Jumping to either fun equitation combined with Jumping. Hope to see you all with us for as many shows as possible. Please contact Sarah Milton 082 463 8285 for more information.
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| 27 November
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| The purpose of Birding Big Day is to raise funds for bird conservation. To participate, count the number of bird species you see during a twenty-four hour period, between midnight and midnight and within a radius of 50 kilometers.
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| 10 December
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| Second year Charity Christmas Tree. Please contact Joan-Anne Harris at 082 442 6545 or send email for more information.
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Come and join the locals for the freshest home produce at Stanford Galleries from 10h00-12h00 (except when Evening Market is on). Contact Stanford Info at 028-341 0340 for more details.
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Yes, cocktail hour is back every Friday afternoon from 17h00 with a fine selection of Dagbreek cocktails. Phone +27 (0)28 840 2126 for more info.
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Stanford Evening Markets will take place on the last Friday of every month from 18h00 to 20h00 at Birkenhead Brewery's wine cellar. For further details, please contact Denise Inkson on 028 341 0957 (send email) or Bea Whittaker on 028 341 0430 (send email).
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Come and join the locals for the freshest home produce of all description. Phone 028 254 9414 for further details.
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Weekly event at Peregrine Farm Stall showcasing the region's abundant supply of fresh produce, home-made fare, fruit, flowers and wine. Justin at 083 324 4766 or visit their website.
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Just behind Montesorri School. Browse through mostly organic produce and top quality home industry. Jolly atmosphere. Phone 028 312 2629 for details.
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Locally produced crafts, organic vegetables, food and ice cream from 08h00 til 12h00. Phone 028 423 3325 for more information.
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Join us from 09h00 til 13h00 at our food and wine market with its variety of cheeses, organic fruit and vegetables, organic coffee and much more. Phone 028 316 1875, 028 312 2629 or visit their website for info.
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Well-known hand craft market from 08h30 til 15h00 – operating more than 20 years. Phone 028 313 0418 or send an email for more info.
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Contact Roelof Diener (082 552 5444) or send email for details.
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Old Goal, Swellendam. Phone 028 514 2905 for more information.
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Phone Paul Pretorius 079 020 8295 for more info.
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Experience the pulse of our Djembe drum for Free! Sponsored by Helderberg Insurance Brokers every first Saturday of each month. Refreshments and light meals available from Wildcats Pub. Bookings: 021 844 0975 or send email. Directions: on the N2, take the Kromco / Paul Cluver turnoff, over the railway crossing turn right.
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The last Saturday of each month The Dagbreek will host a pensioner's lunch. This lunch includes a bredie, rice, vegetables and juice for only R45. To book phone +27 (0)28 840 2126 or for more info.
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10h30 at the Stanford Arms Center. Send mail to Henriette to find out more.
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09h00 at the Studio @ Stanford Art Cafe. Phone Celia (076 294 2170) or send email for details.
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18h30 at The Stanford Arms. Send email for more info.
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