SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER
๏ผSomerset West: ST PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Andries Pretorius Street holds a book sale from 09:00 to 12:00. It will feature an extensive selection of quality books alongside offerings such as refreshments, Christmas dรฉcor, manicure services, car-wash facilities and much more. All proceeds will go towards the church’s Christmas feeding scheme which continues into January, when families face financial difficulties. Visitors can enjoy freshly-brewed tea or coffee along with a selection of sweet treats. Card-payment facilities are available. To donate books, call Carole on 084 299 9023.
๏ผSomerset West: The COUNTRY CRAFT MARKET opens its doors for three special pre-Christmas Saturdays, offering shoppers the perfect opportunity to discover unique, handcrafted gifts. Every stall will be brimming with curated artisan products, from locally-made jewellery and pottery to speciality foods and seasonal decorations. Visitors can also unwind with delicious refreshments and cold craft beer while soaking up the relaxed atmosphere. Located at Southey’s Vines in Main Road, the pet-friendly market operates from 09:00 to 14:00 every Saturday, providing the ideal weekend destination for thoughtful Christmas gift hunting. For more information, call 083 590 9197 or visit www.countrycraftmarket.org.
๏ผGordon’s Bay: Get into the festive spirit at the indoor Summer Market at KRYSTAL BEACH HOTEL. Browse through loads of lovely goodies perfect for holiday gift hunting from 10:00 to 15:00. Beat the December heat in comfort with convenient basement parking at the venue. Whether you’re searching for that special present or treating yourself to something beautiful, the merry market promises festive finds and holiday cheer! For more information, contact Michelle on 076 228 5046 or [email protected].
๏ผSomerset West: Preschool ACVV TINKTINKIE holds a community Christmas Flea Market at 8 Dummer Street. For more details on the market, phone 081 579 0458.
๏ผStrand: Die Strand-leesfees, ‘n volledige dag van literรชre fees, vind van 09:00 tot 17:00 plaas by SUNSET BOOKS met skrywers, boeke, musiek, kuns en geskenke. Die fees bied ‘n perfekte geleentheid vir boekliefhebbers om hul gunstelingskrywers te ontmoet en unieke Kers-artikels te koop. Twee teaterstukke, Donkie is ‘n Wonderlike Ding vir kinders en Letterkunde in die kombuis word hierdie jaar vir die eerste keer by die fees aangebied. Daar is gratis parkeerplek tussen Van der Merwe- en Michaustraat beskikbaar. Vir meer inligting, bel Henning van Aswegen by 082 344 5641.
MAANDAG 8 DESEMBER
๏ผStrand: Die CHRISTELIKE AFHANKLIKHEIDSDIENS, of Christians Against Drugs (Cad), nooi mense wat probleme met middelafhanklikheid het na hul byeenkoms om 19:00 in die kerksaal van die NG Strand Moedergemeente, op die hoek van Birkenhead- en Faganstraat. Bel Gerrit by 073โ336โ3119 of Werner by 082โ826โ0972 vir nog inligting of navrae.
SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER
๏ผSomerset West: Local residents can enjoy the holiday season with the screening of Mamma Mia! at LOURENSFORD WINE ESTATE, as the Galileo Open Air Cinema returns for another spectacular season at stunning Winelands venues. Additional Helderberg screenings for the season include: The Greatest Showman on Saturday 3 January 2026; Crazy, Stupid, Love on Saturday 14 February 2026; and The Proposal on Saturday 4 April 2026. Each evening features a picnic experience with local food, sweet treats and award-winning wines while watching blockbuster movies on the big screen at sunset. The events include games, prizes, music and giveaways โ perfect for dates, families, and parties. The gates open at 18:00 on weekdays and 17:00 on weekends. Book your place online through Webtickets. For more information or to view movies set to be screened at other venues across the Cape Winelands, visit www.thegalileo.co.za.
WEDNESDAY 31 DECEMBER
๏ผSomerset West: ST PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Strand celebrates its 120th anniversary with a “Dancing through the Decades” New Year’s Eve event at Somerset West Town Hall. The popular dance band, The Elginaires, will provide entertainment for the evening, with guests encouraged to dress up in a costume from their favourite decade and take along their own snacks and drinks. The church has served as the mother church of the Helderberg region for 120 years, growing from a simple 80-person structure to a complex that now includes a 200-person capacity church, presbytery, hall and gardens. The grounds also house the former Catholic Loreto Primary School, which was founded by the Loreto Sisters, but has since been handed over to the government as a public school on private property. As part of the church’s anniversary year fundraising efforts, the church aims to raise R70 000 specifically to revarnish the historic knotty pine ceilings. Tickets for the dance cost R250 per person and are available through Webtickets, with more information available on the St Peter’s Catholic church Facebook page. Alternatively, interested persons can call Merle Falken on 082 558 4919.
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