3km sunset fundraiser walk by the Hermanus Cliff Path Management Group. Only 50 tickets. R450pp includes water, a health muffin, refreshments, a pizza slice and a talk by Dr Matthew Germishuizen of the Mammal Research Institute.
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.
Demonstrations, goods for sale, show-and-tell. Tea will be served. Visitors welcome. Enquiries: Alexandra 082 480 5822. Facebook: Overberg Quilters Guild.
Every Monday. Volunteers are encouraged to join HHG to help clear alien vegetation. All tools are provided. Details via Quentin Southey.
At a crossroads or in a cul-de-sac? Werner Zybrands, a former Overstrand municipal manager, will give a broad outline of the legislation that governs municipal elections. He will paint a picture of the state of local government, conjure a bright picture of all the election promises (lies?) in a variety of party manifestos, spell out […]
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.
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.
How can the CBD be improved? Stakeholders are invited to engage in ‘Preparing for the Festive Season and Beyond’. Speakers, including, among others: Trevor Edwards, Mayoral Committee member Clinton Lerm, Acting Municipal Manager Edward Janties, HPP Chair Marcia Brown, SA Police Services Col Tamboer, Ross Dewar, HBC Chair Jana Smith, Debbie Van Vuren, and René […]
How is your ward really performing? Overstrand has had 13 clean audits in a row, but a clean audit doesn’t show whether services were delivered. WardTracker is a recorded civic profile of each of Overstrand’s 14 wards: what residents report, what’s been delivered, and what’s still open. Every claim is labelled by how well it’s […]
Mediclinic Hermanus will check blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels. No appointments are needed. Screening on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, phone Mediclinic Hermanus at 028 313 0168.
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.
Delana Finlayson will highlight Urban Think Tank Empower’s (UTTE) model and how it could work in Hermanus. Learn what it would take to bring a project here, and how local people could help the town so more families could have secure homes and stakes in its future. Entrance fee (cash): U3A members R10 and non-members […]
Every Friday. The Onrus NG Kerk Tea Garden is open every Friday. Enjoy delicious nibbles and treats, tea and coffee. For more information, phone Siska at 082 762 2732.
Every Friday. Take a partner for an enjoyable afternoon of duplicate bridge. Also on Mondays and Wednesdays in Fernkloof Hall. For information, phone the secretary, Neil Archibald, at 081 092 4868.
Every Saturday. Run, jog or walk 5km in the picturesque Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. You will receive a barcode to take for weekly scanning. No charge. One dog per person on a short lead is allowed. A stop/go system is in place before the turn-off to Camphill Road, so allow for this delay.
Not a mailing list and not an algorithm. Real shelves, in real shops, from Grabouw to Kleinbaai — picked up by people who live here, and still lying on the table on Sunday.
