Save the date! Great weekend events
Looking for something fun to do with the whole family?
Some great events lined-up for this weekend:
The Horticultural Society Events
26 FEBRUARY — The Horticultural Society invites you to a talk by Marian Laserson on Progress in the Rehabilitation of Paterson Park and Reinstatement of the River. It will take place at the Roosevelt Park Recreation Centre on Preller Drive, Roosevelt Park. Members entrance is R20 and visitors pay R30, which includes refreshments. For enquiries, call 082 951 1432.
Grass ID Course
29 FEBRUARY — The Friends of Kloofendal Nature Reserve is hosting a Grass ID Course presented by Karin Spottiswoode from 9am at the Kloofendal Ecological Centre. The book Guide to grasses of southern Africa will be used. Some books are available for use from FroK reference library. Cost for the course is R150 per person. For bookings, contact Karin on 079 693 5608. For more info, visit https://kloofendalfriends.yolasite.com/.
Refentse at Barnyard
29 FEBRUARY — Catch Refentse with his guitar on stage at Silverstar Barnyard Theatre, for a performance you’ll never forget. He is a household name in Afrikaans music, so make sure you don’t miss him performing his hits from his latest album Liefdesgenerasie live from 8pm. Tickets are R150 per person and are available at https://www.barnyardtheatre.co.za/.
Walk the Koppies
1 MARCH — Join in on a 4km hike (takes three hours) on Melville Koppies. Learn about who used to live there while you enjoy the peace, and be surprised by the ways in which animals and plants interact. Hikers should be reasonably fit. Hike sets off at 3pm sharp. Adults pay R80 and children R40. Funds go towards the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the Koppies. Details: visit https://www.mk.org.za or call 011 482 4797.
Sean Quinn at Ngwenya Market
1 MARCH — Come and listen to the fabulous music of Sean Quinn from Sundowner at the Ngwenya Country Market in Muldersdrift. He starts his gigs with acoustic folk-type songs (Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Joan Baez etc.) and then moves on to easy-listening background songs with backtracks – hits from the 60s through to the present day. Browse through the interesting stalls and get to know the great vendors. Try some delicious paella at PanYella Catering. They are known to offer a blend of both street food and modern cuisine. Drop the kids off at Acorn Kids where they can enjoy arts and crafts activities especially created for little ones. Diarise the date and bring the family to enjoy some yummy food and a refreshing cocktail or two. Don’t forget that the market is pet-friendly. For enquiries contact Viv on 082 497 6054 or Tina on 082 887 4263.
