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Make sure you diarise these events for great family fun
OCTOBER
NEW 19 JOHANNESBURG South Garden Club will be listening to guest speaker and garden club member Brian Hovelmeier chatting about his recent trip to Russia. The meeting will take place in the Geelhout Room, Klipriviersberg Recreation Centre, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park, 9.30am for 10.30am. Monthly Show Table with categories: Pot plants, cut flowers, indigenous, fruit and vegetables and succulents. Visitors welcome. Please phone Dennis Boddington on 083 642 1967/ 011 432 6208.
19 CURRY and Craft Festival at the Gold Reef City Level 5 parking area. A variety of food stalls exploding with flavour, smell and all things curry from various cooks. Experience the curry cook-off between the stalls where one winner will receive a trophy for the best curry, Best Bunny in Jozi Competition, show and shine, Bhangra and Thunee competition. Bhangra from 8pm till midnight at R80 per person. Times: 9am to 12am. Tickets: From R20 to R80. Tickets can be purchased on the day at the entrance. For more information visit: www.tsogosun.com/gold-reef-city-casino/whats-on/events/curry-and-craft
19 NICHE Community Market is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 9am to 2pm. Stall holders sell honey, jams, handmade natural soaps, plants, fresh produce, Aloe creams, cookies and biscuits, biltong, koeksisters, fudge and candy floss as well as a variety of crafted goods. Fresh food vendors include Asian food, boerewors rolls, vetkoek and Indian food. There is a gin bar, craft beer and Ciders. There’s a play area for the kids and pets are welcome. Follow Niche for more information follow Niche on Facebook at @NicheCommunityMarket
19 BLUE Pea Country Market on every Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, from 8am till 1pm. You’ll find fresh vegetables, healthy food options, homemade delicacies, arts and crafts as well as some unique products. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food and a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls are available to sell your produce at R150 per Saturday. The venue is pet friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along too. For more information please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601.
19 JOIN us for our Christmas Market from 9am to 4pm at Frances Vorwerg School, Rifle Range, Haddon. There will be a variety of food stalls, a tea garden, children’s entertainment, 40 stalls, an archery competition at 10.30am, a colour run vs paintball at 1pm and a visit from Father Christmas at midday.
23 THE Horticultural Society invites you to a talk by Renee Mendelow on carnivorous plants at 9.30am at The Floreum, Joburg Botanical Garden, Olifants Road, North entrance, Emmarentia. Members pay R20, visitors R30 and it includes refreshments. Enquiries on 082 951 1432.
NEW 24 PLAY golf for a cause. Broken Wings, Association for Adults with Disabilities gold day at the Glenvista Country Club. Tee off at 10am. To ensure the success of the day, they need your support in one of more of the following ways: Four-ball at R2 000, sponsorship holes 1, 9, 10 and 18 for R2 000, sponsorship for other holes at R1 200, donations of any amount and prizes, referably four of each.
Please contact Broken Wings on 011 869 3415 or email on brokenwings@absamail.co.za for an entry form and all other donations.
26 LADIES annual brunch for Lusito School will be taking place at 10am at Lusito/BCP Banqueting Hall, 60 South Road, The Hill. Tickets cost R300 per person. Book now. Call José on 011 435 8583 or suzy@lusitoassociation.org.za
26 NICHE Community Market is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 9am to 2pm. Stall holders sell honey, jams, handmade natural soaps, plants, fresh produce, Aloe creams, cookies and biscuits, biltong, koeksisters, fudge and candy floss as well as a variety of crafted goods. Fresh food vendors include Asian food, boerewors rolls, vetkoek and Indian food. There is a gin bar, craft beer and Ciders. There’s a play area for the children and pets are welcome. Follow Niche for more information. Follow them on Facebook at @NicheCommunityMarket
26 BLUE Pea Country Market on every Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, from 8am till 1pm. You’ll find fresh vegetables, healthy food options, homemade delicacies, arts and crafts as well as some unique products. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food and a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls are available to sell your produce at R150 per Saturday. The venue is pet friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along too. For more information please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601.
26 JOIN us for our Christmas Market from 9am to 4pm at Frances Vorwerg School, Rifle Range, Haddon. There will be a variety of food stalls, a tea garden, children’s entertainment, 40 stalls, archery, a colour run and a visit from Father Christmas at midday.
27 COME for a walk and enjoy nature at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve guided walk. Meet at 7am for prompt start at 7.30am at the Entrance Precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park. Your fitness level will be accommodated. Bring a hat, sunscreen, good walking shoes and water. Please send replies or queries to klipriviersberg@gmail.com and book your spot. No littering. Please bring cameras for photographs and bags to collect litter on route; we can all make a difference, one step at a time.
NEW 29 – JOHANNESBURG South Garden Club will be listening to guest speaker Johan Du Preez from Starke Ayres chatting about the preparation of a garden for the holiday season. The meeting will take place in the Geelhout Room, Klipriviersberg Recreation Centre, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park, 9.30am for 10.30am. Visitors welcome. Please phone Dennis Boddington on 083 642 1967/ 011 432 6208.
NOVEMBER
1 SOJO’s annual golf day at the Reading Country Club, 44 Street, New Redruth, Alberton. SOJO’s charity of choice for 2019 is Dignity Dreams. Dignity Dreams is an NPO that was established to help face the growing concern that sanitary products are too expensive for many girls and women in SA. They manufacture and distribute washable, multi-use sanitary wear to women and girls that lasts up to four years. Four-ball alliance, R2 500, R2 000 for a sponsored hole, R3 000 for both (four-ball and sponsor hole special). Price includes golf shirt sponsored by Gold Reef City and a delicious carvery dinner. Raffle on sale and memorabilia on auction. Golf carts and halfway house for own cost. Book early to avoid disappointment. Registration form upon request. Registration at 10am, Shot Gun Tee-off at 11.30am. Contact info@sojo.co.za or nicky@sojo.co.za or on 082 481 8746 for more information and registration. Register strictly before October 25.
2 JOIN us for our Christmas Market from 9am to 4pm at Frances Vorwerg School, Rifle Range, Haddon. There will be a variety of food stalls, a tea garden, children’s entertainment, 40 stalls, an archery competition at 10.30am, a colour run vs paintball at 1pm and a visit from Father Christmas at midday.
2 QUEENSHAVEN, 64 Outspan Road, South Hills, is holding its Sale of Work Christmas Morning Market, from 9am to midday. Are you looking for that special Christmas gift? Come and see all the handmade crafts, toys, gifts and novelties which will be on sale. Enjoy a dog display by Sherwood Dogs at 11am and relax in the tea garden. Also, the final of the World Cup Rugby will be screened. There will be boerewors rolls, pancakes and delicious cakes to buy as well as books, clothing, knitted jerseys and blankets.
2 NICHE Community Market is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 9am to 2pm. Stall holders sell honey, jams, handmade natural soaps, plants, fresh produce, Aloe creams, cookies and biscuits, biltong, koeksisters, fudge and candy floss as well as a variety of crafted goods. Fresh food vendors include Asian food, boerewors rolls, vetkoek and Indian food. There is a gin bar, craft beer and Ciders. There’s a play area for the kids and pets are welcome. Follow them on Facebook at @NicheCommunityMarket
2 BLUE Pea Country Market on every Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, from 8am till 1pm. You’ll find fresh vegetables, healthy food options, home-made delicacies, arts and crafts as well as some unique products. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food and a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls are available to sell your produce at R150 per Saturday. The venue is pet friendly, so feel free to being your furry friends along too. For more information please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601.
9 NICHE Community Market is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 9am to 2pm. Stall holders sell honey, jams, handmade natural soaps, plants, fresh produce, Aloe creams, cookies and biscuits, biltong, koeksisters, fudge and candy floss as well as a variety of crafted goods. Fresh food vendors include Asian food, boerewors rolls, vetkoek and Indian food. There is a gin bar, craft beer and Ciders. There’s a play area for the kids and pets are welcome. Follow them on Facebook at @NicheCommunityMarket
9 BLUE Pea Country Market on every Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, from 8am till 1pm. You’ll find fresh vegetables, healthy food options, homemade delicacies, arts and crafts as well as some unique products. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food and a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls are available to sell your produce at R150 per Saturday. The venue is pet friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along too. For more information please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601.
10 CHARITY Golf Day in aid of educational support for underprivileged schools. Glenvista Country Club, first tee-off from 11am, followed by a dinner and prize-giving. Cost per four-ball: R5 000. Sponsorship and additional donations are most welcome. Contact Ishwarlal Govan for further details at ishwar4712@gmail.com or on 082 574 3277.
16 BLUE Pea Country Market every Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, from 8am till 1pm. You’ll find fresh vegetables, healthy food options, homemade delicacies, arts and crafts as well as some unique products. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food and a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls are available to sell your produce at R150 per Saturday. The venue is pet friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along too. For more information please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601.
16 NICHE Community Market is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 9am to 2pm. Stall holders sell honey, jams, handmade natural soaps, plants, fresh produce, aloe creams, cookies and biscuits, biltong, koeksisters, fudge and candy floss, as well as a variety of crafted goods. Fresh food vendors include Asian food, boerewors rolls, vetkoek and Indian food. There is a gin bar, craft beer and ciders. There’s a play area for the children and pets are welcome. Follow Niche on Facebook at NicheCommunityMarket for more information.
23 BLUE Pea Country Market every Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, from 8am till 1pm. You’ll find fresh vegetables, healthy food options, homemade delicacies, arts and crafts as well as some unique products. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food and a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls are available to sell your produce at R150 per Saturday. The venue is pet friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along too. For more information please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601.
23 NICHE Community Market is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 9am to 2pm. Stall holders sell honey, jams, handmade natural soaps, plants, fresh produce, aloe creams, cookies and biscuits, biltong, koeksisters, fudge and candy floss, as well as a variety of crafted goods. Fresh food vendors include Asian food, boerewors rolls, vetkoek and Indian food. There is a gin bar, craft beer and ciders. There’s a play area for the children and pets are welcome. Follow Niche on Facebook at NicheCommunityMarket for more information.
24 COME for a walk and enjoy nature at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve guided walk. Meet at 7am for prompt start at 7.30am at the Entrance Precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park. Your fitness level will be accommodated. Bring a hat, sunscreen, good walking shoes and water. Please send replies or queries to klipriviersberg@gmail.com and book your spot. No littering. Please bring cameras for photographs and bags to collect litter on route; we can all make a difference, one step at a time.
27 THE Horticultural Society invites you to a talk by Wendy Cartens on special trees in the Melville Koppies at 9.30am at The Floreum, Joburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Road, North Entrance, Emmarentia. Members pay R20, visitors R30 and it includes refreshments. Enquiries on 082 951 1432.
30 BLUE Pea Country Market every Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, from 8am till 1pm. You’ll find fresh vegetables, healthy food options, homemade delicacies, arts and crafts as well as some unique products. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food and a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls are available to sell your produce at R150 per Saturday. The venue is pet friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along too. For more information please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601.
30 NICHE Community Market is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 9am to 2pm. Stall holders sell honey, jams, handmade natural soaps, plants, fresh produce, aloe creams, cookies and biscuits, biltong, koeksisters, fudge and candy floss, as well as a variety of crafted goods. Fresh food vendors include Asian food, boerewors rolls, vetkoek and Indian food. There is a gin bar, craft beer and ciders. There’s a play area for the children and pets are welcome. Follow Niche on Facebook at NicheCommunityMarket for more information.
DECEMBER
7 BLUE Pea Country Market every Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, from 8am till 1pm. You’ll find fresh vegetables, healthy food options, homemade delicacies, arts and crafts as well as some unique products. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food and a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls are available to sell your produce at R150 per Saturday. The venue is pet friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along too. For more information please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601.
7 NICHE Community Market is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 9am to 2pm. Stall holders sell honey, jams, handmade natural soaps, plants, fresh produce, aloe creams, cookies and biscuits, biltong, koeksisters, fudge and candy floss, as well as a variety of crafted goods. Fresh food vendors include Asian food, boerewors rolls, vetkoek and Indian food. There is a gin bar, craft beer and ciders. There’s a play area for the children and pets are welcome. Follow Niche on Facebook at NicheCommunityMarket for more information.
14 BLUE Pea Country Market every Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, from 8am till 1pm. You’ll find fresh vegetables, healthy food options, homemade delicacies, arts and crafts as well as some unique products. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food and a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls are available to sell your produce at R150 per Saturday. The venue is pet friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along too. For more information please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601.
14 NICHE Community Market is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 9am to 2pm. Stall holders sell honey, jams, handmade natural soaps, plants, fresh produce, aloe creams, cookies and biscuits, biltong, koeksisters, fudge and candy floss, as well as a variety of crafted goods. Fresh food vendors include Asian food, boerewors rolls, vetkoek and Indian food. There is a gin bar, craft beer and ciders. There’s a play area for the children and pets are welcome. Follow Niche on Facebook at NicheCommunityMarket for more information.
21 BLUE Pea Country Market every Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, from 8am till 1pm. You’ll find fresh vegetables, healthy food options, homemade delicacies, arts and crafts as well as some unique products. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food and a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls are available to sell your produce at R150 per Saturday. The venue is pet friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along too. For more information please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601.
21 NICHE Community Market is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 9am to 2pm. Stall holders sell honey, jams, handmade natural soaps, plants, fresh produce, aloe creams, cookies and biscuits, biltong, koeksisters, fudge and candy floss, as well as a variety of crafted goods. Fresh food vendors include Asian food, boerewors rolls, vetkoek and Indian food. There is a gin bar, craft beer and ciders. There’s a play area for the children and pets are welcome. Follow Niche on Facebook at NicheCommunityMarket for more information.
28 BLUE Pea Country Market every Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, from 8am till 1pm. You’ll find fresh vegetables, healthy food options, homemade delicacies, arts and crafts as well as some unique products. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food and a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls are available to sell your produce at R150 per Saturday. The venue is pet friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along too. For more information please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601.
28 NICHE Community Market is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 9am to 2pm. Stall holders sell honey, jams, handmade natural soaps, plants, fresh produce, aloe creams, cookies and biscuits, biltong, koeksisters, fudge and candy floss, as well as a variety of crafted goods. Fresh food vendors include Asian food, boerewors rolls, vetkoek and Indian food. There is a gin bar, craft beer and ciders. There’s a play area for the children and pets are welcome. Follow Niche on Facebook at NicheCommunityMarket for more information.
