Every Saturday. Experience country life at this down-to-earth, family-friendly market every Saturday. Meet the makers, creators and entrepreneurs offering a range of local foods and crafts.
Every Saturday and Sunday. EARS Donkey Sanctuary in Greyton is open all weekend. The donkeys are child-friendly and love a cuddle. Take a free tour around the farm with manager Penny James and hear their donkeys’ rescue stories. By appointment only: book with Penny via WhatsApp on 082 660 6714.
Every Saturday. Enjoy an evening with loved ones as the sun sets and the cats come alive after a long day of rest. Only 25 places available. Pre-bookings only, at R490 pp (no under-13s).
Every Saturday and Sunday. EARS Donkey Sanctuary in Greyton is open all weekend. The donkeys are child-friendly and love a cuddle. Take a free tour around the farm with manager Penny James and hear their donkeys’ rescue stories. By appointment only: book with Penny via WhatsApp on 082 660 6714.
Featuring soprano Louise Howlett, pianist Albert Combrink and Dylan Tabisher on double bass, the concert focuses on vintage music from Harold Arlen, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Edith Piaf and others. Tickets R270, learners R80. Phone René du Plooy.
Every Monday. Volunteers are encouraged to join HHG to help clear alien vegetation. All tools are provided. Details via Quentin Southey.
Johan Coetzee presents a fascinating, personal talk on the history and development of anaesthesia, and how the work has expanded to intensive care and pain clinics. Entrance (cash): U3A members R10, non-members R25.
Every Tuesday. Join the Whalers Athletic Club for its weekly 10km social run in Onrus, where the pace is easy and the gees is high. Meet new friends, boost your energy and enjoy the good vibes!
Every Wednesday. Families, including well-behaved dogs on leads, are invited to join the 5km-in-an-hour walk. R20 donation (or more if you wish). Check the Lighthouse2Lighthouse Ladies Facebook or Instagram pages for the starting point. For the L2L walk alternating between Franskraal, Kleinbaai and De Kelders, phone Betsie at 083 395 7565.
Every Wednesday. Discuss serious issues with thoughtful people, for fun. All are welcome. For more information, phone Trevor Watkins.
Guest speaker Maxine Blaise, an advanced lymphoedema therapist, will address the meeting on the lymphatic system. Visitors R20. For details, phone Verna.
Every Thursday. Join Biga Bakery’s hands-on class and discover the secrets to creating artisan dough, guided by expert bakers. Take home your own bread, a live starter plant and all the ingredients you need. Freshly baked quiche and coffee included. Only five spots at R450pp. Now also on Saturdays at 09:00.
Every Thursday. Is another person’s drinking affecting your life? Join Al-Anon for support.
Every Thursday. Whether you’re a complete beginner, a casual player or a seasoned strategist, join the Hermanus Chess Club for an afternoon of fun, learning and friendly competition. Boards and pieces are provided.
Dr Alistair McInnes of BirdLife SA will highlight the fight to save South Africa’s seabirds. For details, phone Anina Lee.
Get your R20 Silly Sock Day sticker from a committee member, at various outlets or at a Wonderful Wednesday Walk. Pull on your silliest socks, wear your sticker and help raise funds for the Lighthouse2Lighthouse 2027 beneficiaries.
Every Friday. Hook up with old friends to reminisce – and find new ones – at Bhuki Café. Tea or coffee with two sweet or savoury treats for only R35. Proceeds help buy new books for the library.
Every Friday. Hosted by Gansbaai NG Kerk, this fun-filled market offers freshly home-baked goodies – from jams to cookies and much more.
James-Brent Styan, author of Steinhoff, Inside SA’s Biggest Corporate Crash, will be the speaker. Entrance (cash): U3A members R10, non-members R25.
Not a mailing list and not an algorithm. Real shelves, in real shops, in fourteen areas from Grabouw to Kleinbaai — picked up by people who live here, and still lying on the table on Sunday.
