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By Bianca Coleman

already well known for its scrumptious breakfasts, lunches and baked goods as well as a fab range of

jams and preserves, The Larder Café launched its Supper Club earlier this year.

This is good news for anyone looking for easy, comforting and de-licious weeknight suppers in a home cooked style, but without the has-sle of actually making it themselves. Every Monday owner Sonja Edridge and her team serve up roast chick-ens with a selection of side dishes at three sittings – 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm. If you are pressed for time, you can order the meal as a take away which is a great option for families, or even if you want to invite friends around.

The evening’s menu includes starters and desserts, which are over and above the R150 per person cost for the winner winner chicken din-ner. The choices change every week. My partner began with a huge bowl of pea and parsley soup with buf-falo yoghurt, while I had the smoked salmon trout with fennel, beetroot,

radish and cucumber salsa, dressed with lemon and dill cream. A third choice that night was sweet potato falafel with tahini and cucumber tza-tziki.

For the main event, half a free range Elgin bird is allowed for two people. Two normal people, that is. Knowing my partner is a large man with a large appetite, I warned Sonja in advance we’d need a whole chick-en. I was hoping for leftovers, but there were none. All that remained at the end of the meal was a carcass, picked clean.

The perfectly roasted chicken was moist and tender, and served all to-gether in a big roasting pan with roast sweet potatoes, butternut and carrots with sesame soy glaze, and “hedgehog” potatoes with thyme and smoked salt. There were two lit-tle bowls with lemon and roast garlic mayo, and The Larder’s yummy spicy plum ketchup.

The great thing about their des-serts is that some of them are suit-able for those on low carb diets (like me), as well as a gluten intolerant person (like him). A platter of local cheeses with Larder preserves can

be served with bread or gluten-free crackers. The carrot cake works for both dietary restrictions, and the Banting platter (which I had) com-prises sticky chocolate peanut slices, banana bread, and the most wonder-

ful chocolate hearts, all free of re-fined sugar. I am delighted to known these freeze exceptionally well, so as soon as I have the space I will be or-dering a batch to keep on hand for when the urge strikes.

If you are unfettered by concerns like wheat and sugar, your options can include things like salted caramel cheesecake, or dark chocolate but-termilk cake with cardamom cream. The chicken dinner price includes a bottle of Spier house red or white. If you fancy a different wine you’re welcome to order from the list and R40 will be deducted from its price.

The cosy café offers inside and outside seating, with weather pro-tective blinds and heating for winter evenings. The café décor is homely and charming, the food is whole-some and honest, and the service is friendly and efficient. “The idea is for my Supper Club to take the work out of weeknights, by offering a fun supper solution for busy families and friends who like to eat delicious, healthy food – and of course we do the dishes!” says Sonja.

Find The Larder at Unit 5 Grove Building, 8 Grove Avenue, Claremont.

To join The Club, be sure to book as space is limited. Send an email to [email protected]; or call 021 671 1958.Find The Larder Café on social me-dia:Twitter @thelarderZAFacebook thelarderZAInstagram praisethelarderwww.thelardercafe.co.za

A little bit about Sonja EdridgeThe Larder café was born four years ago when Sonja returned from near-ly 20 years in London and Block & Chisel in Diep River invited her to open an artisan café in its flagship store.

Sonja earned her chef “stripes” at Prue Leith’s London school of Food & Wine, where she won the coveted Moët & Chandon Student of the Year award.

Part of her history includes occa-sionally doing private chef contracts for Johnny Depp and his entou-rage. Ask her how she managed to stop Dustin Hoffman (or Rain Man as Sonja called him for the first few hours) from eating straight out of the frying pan before dinner!

Athol Fugard returns with latest internationally acclaimed workInternationally celebrated playwright Athol Fugard returns to the theatre bearing his name with his new play: a story inspired by farm worker Nukain Mabuza (played by Tshamano Sebe) – a self-taught artist living in segre-gated pre-liberation SA.Nukain has spent his life transform-ing the rocks on a koppie at Revolver Creek into a garden of painted flow-ers. Aided by his young companion Bokkie, Nukain confronts his last challenge to paint the huge boulder at the summit. Yet before long, the landowner’s wife, Elmarie Kleynhans (Anna-Mart van der Merwe) arrives and makes demands about the paint-ing, laying bare the profound rifts of a country hurtling towards the end of apartheid. When Bokkie – now known as Jonathan Sejake (Sne Dlad-la) – returns years later, it is to con-front the legacy Revolver Creek left him as a young man trying to find his

place in the new South Africa.‘The Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek’ is co-directed by Fugard and Paula Fourie and is showing at the Fugard

Theatre until September 24.Peter Tromp caught up with the cast.

Why should theatregoers be excited

for the production?Van der Merwe: It is the iconic South African playwright, Athol Fugard’s latest play that premiered in New York at the Signature Theatre last year. Come and listen to the voices of South Africans in a way that only Fugard can capture them, in such a full, rounded and profound way. We need to start talking and truly listen to each other.

What has it been like working under director Athol Fugard?Dladla: It’s been absolutely incred-ible. I’m only 25 and I’m one of the very few people in the world that has gotten to work with a man of his cal-ibre. He’s shown me levels that one can only imagine. You learn to look at the finer details and shape things about your work that you would nev-er normally think about.

Tell us a little about your character and how you have gone about real-ising her/him.Sebe: As the story and character are based on a real person’s life, I had to do a lot of research. I also had to dig deep within myself and my emotions to connect with him.Van der Merwe: She is religious, loves the land and is the kind of woman you can also rely upon. Active in the community, she’s kind of woman you want in your cake baking team for the church bazaar.Dladla: He is very political and a humanitarian at heart. The story of Jonathan has plot lines that are so similar to my dad’s life story. I often speak to my father to hear about his stories of how he grew up and find out more about the things that he cares about.

book at Computicket.

Anna-Mart van der Merwe and Tshamano Sebe in ‘The Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek’

Winner winner chicken dinner with Sonja at The Larder Café

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Tony, Olivier and Pulitzer prize-winning play for Cape TownWinner of the Tony Award for Best Play (2012), Olivier Award for Best New Play (2011) and Pulitzer Drama Prize (2011), Bruce Norris’ acclaimed black (and white) comedy ‘Clybourne Park’, is soon to have its South Afri-can premiere at the Fugard Theatre.

Eric Abraham - a producer of the play in the West End – will present this Fugard Theatre production, di-rected by Greg Karvellas (‘Bad Jews’), from August 16 until October 1.

Bruce Norris’ humorous script ex-plores the fault line between race and property. The work is the author’s response to Lorraine Hansberry’s re-nowned play, ‘A Raisin in the Sun’, with that play’s protagonists, The Youngers, as the young black family moving to Clybourne Park.

It’s 1959 and Russ and Bev are selling their desirable two-bedroom Chicago Bungalow in Clybourne Park, which enables the first black

family to move into the neighbour-hood, creating ripples of discontent amongst the cosy white suburban-ites. Fast forward to 2009 and the

same property is being bought by a young white couple, Lindsey and Steve, whose plan to raze and rede-velop the house stirs similar echoes of unhappiness in the now all black community.

The all South African cast includes Andrew Buckland (‘Tobacco, and the Harmful Effects Thereof’); Susan Danford (‘Broken Glass’, ‘Missing…’); Lesoko Seabe (‘Siembamba’); Scott Sparrow (‘Strangers On A Train’); Nicholas Pauling (‘The Pervert Laura’, ‘A Steady Rain’); Pope Jerrod (‘Othel-lo’) and Claire-Louise Worby (‘Court’).

“It is a play that will inspire con-versations, for sure,” Claire-Lou-ise Worby mentions to The Next 48hOURS. “Bruce Norris has really mastered a balance of cringing truth

and comedy with characters that ex-pose each other’s opinions and chal-lenge those opinions around race and the property divides and distribu-tions. Although it is set in Chicago, this is a play that will shine light on a lot of Cape Town residents’ own neighbourhoods,” says the actress. “It’s a brilliant piece of writing that will leave you reeling for a scotch. It’s exciting because it’s wound as tight as a bow string,” adds Scott Sparrow.

Performances will take place Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8pm.Tickets, ranging from R120 to R240, can be booked at Compu-ticket, or through the Fugard Theatre box office on 021 461 4554.

The cast of ‘Clybourne Park’, with Scott Sparrow & Claire-Louise Worby third and fourth (from centre outwards)

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By Bianca Coleman

Working for something worth having is not an original thought; many have been quoted on

this matter, including Theodore Roosevelt, who said: “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth do-ing unless it means effort, pain, dif-ficulty…”

Keep this in mind on your way to Idiom, because it is by no means an easy road to travel (especially if you are directionally challenged; I’ve in-cluded simple instructions below) but at the end of the journey along high-ways and byways and gravel roads, you will be rewarded with a magnifi-cent location, an extraordinary ven-ue, and remarkable food and wine, and any grumpiness over the drive that took so much longer than it should have, immediately evaporates.

From its position high up on the hills, the view from Idiom stretches across wide expanses of pristine em-erald lawns to the bluegum trees beyond. The vista extends to the Helderberg basin and the full expanse of the Cape Peninsula, from Table Mountain to Cape Point, with False Bay glistening in the foreground.

The building which houses the Idiom Restaurant and Wine Tasting Centre was designed by architect Thomas Leach in close partnership with Idiom owner Alberto Bottega and his son Roberto, to mirror South Africa’s unique positioning in the

world of wine: a composition of New World modernism on a base of Old World support. The self-supporting arches are made from local stone quarried on the farm, and the solid wooden posts and beams were cut from selected alien Eucalyptus Cla-dycalyx (bluegum) trees.

There is a further father/son con-nection with the “Generations of Expression” exhibition of works by artists Anton Smit and Lionel Smit, some of which are displayed outside while others reside inside the glass-walled structure, along with pieces by other artists.

The venue is still new, having opened in June this year. In the res-taurant Chef Irwin de Vries is a culi-nary artist who uses the plate as his canvas and has been tasked with cre-ating food that in true Idiom style is creatively expressive. He has worked at numerous five-star properties and has cooked for Will Smith, our waiter Jonathan told us, clearly impressed by this tidbit.

The menu has two options – the Explore section offers platters and salads to be shared, as well as a burg-er comprising a patty made with Gle-noaks pork, porcini mushrooms and grass fed beef topped with wagyu marrow, caramelised onions, wild rocket and aioli. Another easy eating choice is a pizza from the wood fired oven.

If you want to go less casual, the Idiom Food & Wine Experience is what you want. Two to four courses

are priced from R290 to R490 and each dish includes a small splash of paired wine.

My friend started with panko-crusted Mozambican prawns served with crushed wasabi avo, aioli, and coriander and pine nut pesto. It was paired with Viognier. I had the game trio - Zinfandel salt-cured springbok loin with beet and buchu emulsion, charcoal-seared kudu carpaccio with sweet chestnut puree, and smoked gemsbok tartar with quail yolk. Paired with the Rhone blend, this dish was a winner.

For our main course we both had the flamed beef fillet, described on the menu as chargrilled. It’s served with smoked mushrooms, potato

fondants, steamed veggies, and a cabernet sauvignon reduction. The small piece of meat is served sliced, and neither arrived as ordered, both being overdone. Jonathan later ex-plained that the sous-vide cooking method is employed, which can af-fect the colour of the meat, but I’m not convinced. We had a few other questions about the food during the meal, and no one could answer these without going back and forth to the kitchen to check. This is something that can easily be addressed with proper training and educating all the staff about the menu.

The restaurant does not have a liquor license yet, hence the accom-panying tasters of wine offered with

each course. If diners want more they can buy by the bottle from the tasting centre. After lunch Jonathan conducted a tasting with us, from the entry level Heritage series through to top of the range single varietals. The focus is on Italian reds like San-giovese, Barbera and Nebbiolo, as well as a complex and rather divine 100% petit verdot. This is in the 900 Series, which are rare and lim-ited, coming from just three barrels yielding 900 bottles. The Idiom Wine Tasting Centre is open from 10am to 5pm daily. The Idiom Restaurant

Is open from 10am to 5pm (Wednesdays to Sundays). For Idiom wine tastings and restaurant reserva-tions call 021 204 1059. For more information, go to www.idiom.co.za.

The address is Da Capo Vineyards, Sir Lowry’s Pass, Knorhoek Estate entrance, Sir Lowry’s Pass, Somerset West.

Better directions than Idiom’s website: Take the N2 through Som-erset West. At the traffic light to Gordon’s Bay, turn left to Sir Lowry’s Pass Village. Drive through the village (over a circle, a four-way stop and a railway line).

Turn right. Shortly after that turn left, where you see the brown build-ing called Kingdom Builders Minis-tries. Continue along that road until you reach the Knorhoek Estate. The security guard will direct you further. Do not ask local police to help you.

They don’t know as much as you’d think.

Flamed beef fillet with smoked mushrooms, potato fondants, steamed veggies, and a cabernet sauvignon reduction

IdIOm: Tradition and innovation intersect high up on the hills

mother city fine diningThousands enjoyed the 10th annual Artscape Women’s Humanity/Arts Festival 2016 The Larder Café: Homely, wholesome and honest food


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It’s still winter and many people might still be planning a visit to the Matroosberg for fun in what remains of the snow, but if your

time and money are limited, Krazy Katz in conjuction with Artscape Theatre offers an alternative: the children’s production ‘Vlooi en die Sneeuman/Kipper and the Snow-man’.

Kipper and his sister Biff are on a hiking weekend in the Drakensberg with their neighbours Wilma and Wilf. The first snow of the season fall and the kids build a snowman. Then the magic key starts to glow and a brand new adventure starts which take them all the way to the South pole.

When Kipper stands on the Ant-arctic continent, the thought of global warming (or anything warm) is very far removed, but soon they found out how serious this problem really is, not just for the North and South poles, but for the whole of Mother Earth. Kipper and his friends

learn valuable lessons, with the help of two king penguins, Polka and Perry, and how simple it is for every-one to make a difference.

Directed and written by theatre professionals Marinda Engelbrecht and Margit Meyer- Rodenbeck re-spectively, and featuring music by Emile Minnie, the production stars such celebrated actors as Crystal Donna Roberts, Dean Balie, Elanza Swart, Karli Heine and Kyle Seconna.

There is a public show scheduled for September 3 at 11am, but the public is also welcome to attend the schools shows on Thursday and Fri-day, August 25 and 26, at 9.30am and 11am (English); and from Au-gust 29 to September 2, at 9.30am and 11am (Afrikaans).

book for the Public Show at Computicket and the schools shows by calling 082 828 8505, or emailing [email protected].

Paul du Toit as Hedwig

Anthology After the End’ stars Donna Cormack and Daneel van der Walt - Photo credit Nardus Engelbrecht

Crystal Donna Roberts as Wilma, Kyle Seconna as Dad and Dean Balie asWilf

‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’, the iconic rock musical that spawned a cult classic indie film, is to open at Gate69, Cape Town’s newest theatre venue on Bree Street, in the coming weeks. The landmark production by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask was “groundbreaking and un-doubtedly ahead of its time,” accord-ing to US publication Entertainment Weekly. The genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing musical, with its puls-ing score, tells the story of one of the most unique characters to ever hit the stage. The music, written by Trask, is steeped in the androgynous 1970s glam rock style of David Bowie (who co-produced the Los Angeles production of the show), as well as the work of John Lennon and Iggy Pop. Originally directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (‘Spring Awakening’) and winner of four 2014 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ played to record-breaking sell-out crowds on Broadway.

The South African production will star Paul du Toit (‘The Rocky Horror Show’, ‘Same Time Next Year’, ‘Bin-nelanders’, ‘Backstage’) and Genna Galloway (‘Grease’, ‘Showboat’, ‘Noah of Cape Town’) and will be di-rected by Elizma Badenhorst (‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’). Design is by Niall Griffin and musical direction is by Wessel Odendaal.

After their sell out success of ‘I love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ that ran recently at the Theatre on the Bay, VRG Theatrical in association with Gate69 will present the unusual and controversial ‘Hed-wig and the Angry Inch’. The story is about a fictional rock band fronted by an East German transgender sing-er called Hedwig, formerly known as Hansel, who assumes a female per-sona after a botched sex change op-eration that was performed to allow

her to marry an American man and escape East Germany. The musical explores Hedwig’s life and complex gender identity.

GATE69 is an intimate new 80-seater theatre that prides itself on its mezze cuisine and unparalleled service. Plush and ornate, the down-stairs bar is ideal for those who wish to enjoy a pre-show drink or wind down after a performance. The space functions as part of the theatre as well as a venue on its own.

The face of the establishment and the hostess each evening is Cathy Specific, South Africa’s very own aviation goddess and undisputed First Lady of Flying. This self-styled “trolley dolly” is the alter ego of the multiple award-winning Brendan van Rhyn, (‘The Rocky Horror Show’, Madame Zingara) and a firm favour-ite amongst theatre fans.

Hedwig and the angry Inch’ will run from September 15 to no-vember 27.Tickets cost R550 per person and include a welcome drink, a mezze platter, a hot bread service and dessert. bookings are via the box office on 071 589 2915, or by visit-ing www.gate69.co.za. Strictly no persons under 16 years of age.

Rock musical ‘Hedwig and the Angry

Inch’ coming to Cape Town‘Anthology’ returns with more new short works from acclaimed writersThree writers, two actors, and one director are coming together to cre-ate an anthology of three new short plays on the theme ‘After the End’, showing at The Alexander Bar Up-stairs Theatre from Monday, August 29, to Saturday, September 17.

The Alexander Bar’s Upstairs Theatre has garnered a reputation for showcasing new writing and the ‘Anthology’ series has become the platform for writers to play with style and material. For ‘After the End’, Nicholas Spagnoletti lifts the lid on a vicious rivalry in ‘abreast’; Jon Keevy makes politics personal in ‘The Shepard’; and Louis Viljoen sets stoner against seraph in ‘Cher-ub-A-Dub-Dub’.

Director and contributing writ-er Louis Viljoen is a Cape Town based playwright and director. He has written and produced numer-ous plays including, ‘The Bile Boys’, ‘The Frontiersmen’, ‘The Verbal-ists’, ‘Champ’, ‘The Kingmakers’ and ‘The Pervert Laura’. He is one of the creators (along with Spagnoletti and Keevy) of the successful short-play initiative ‘Anthology’, which has had three successful seasons at The Al-exander Bar. Viljoen has won ‘Best New South African Script’ Fleur Du Cap Theatre awards for ‘Champ’ (2013) and ‘The Kingmakers’ (2015) and is currently the Writer In Resi-dence for The Fugard Theatre.

As a writer Keevy flounces through different genres, from Chil-dren’s theatre to saucy sketch com-edy, to solo shows dealing with dark South African themes. Most of these he has produced himself or with the aid of ASSITEJ and/or the Theatre Arts Admin Collective.

Spagnoletti is a playwright and the co-owner of Alexander Bar. He is perhaps best known for his play ‘London Road’, for which he re-

ceived a Fleur du Cap and the Ol-ive Schreiner prize. Other plays that have been performed in SA and abroad are ‘Special Thanks to Guests from Afar’ and ‘Civil Parting’.

Newcomer on the professional stage, Donna Cormack, graduated from UCT’s Theatre and Perfor-mance degree in 2015. Her most re-cent performance was as The Whore in Tom Eyen’s ‘The White Whore And The Bit Player’, directed by Christopher Weare.

Daneel van der Walt studied The-atre and Performance at UCT before Instagram existed. She has appeared

in shows like Juliet Jenkin’s ‘Big Girl’, ‘Long Street Nights’ directed by Nicky Rebelo and The Fugard’s ‘Rocky Horror Show’. She recently wowed Alexander Bar audiences with her original cabaret ‘Dani and the Lion; Last night at The Den’.

Tickets are between R70 and R140 according to date and are cheaper if you pay when you book. You can book by visiting shows.alexanderbar.co.za; or purchase directly from the bar



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Your guide to the best of what is happening in and around Cape Town. To list your event, [email protected]

This week marks the 25 anniver-sary of the Internet and how for-tunate are we that this tool has revolutionized the music busi-

ness (both good and bad), but that’s a debate for another day.

What is exciting is that the annual Music Exchange conference is around the corner, on Thursday and Friday, Sep-tember 9 and 8, at Grandwest Market Hall and a great product will be launched at the conference called TurnUp Music.

Careers are made and broken online, and TurnUp Music is the new digital dis-ruption platform that artists, and fans alike, will love.

TurnUp Music, in collaboration with WeChat and Endemol Shine Africa, is an online music service dedicated to help-ing musicians build their careers by of-fering the platform to reach and grow their fan base.

Available exclusively through WeChat, TurnUp is the ultimate gateway to a host of local talent, including various South African superstars the like of MiCasa,

Nathi, Emtee and Vusi Nova.“Our core mission at WeChat is to

make every day easier for everyone,” says Brett Loubser, CEO of WeChat Africa.

“From publishing, licensing market-ing and distribution, the traditional mu-sic model wasn’t built for the benefit of musicians or the fans. We’re doing away with that. Firstly by making sure the mu-sicians are well looked after by reaping maximum benefit from their work. Then we help them take their product to the fans that then can buy the music on our platform,” continues Loubser.

As a local artist-centric space online, where undiscovered artists are able to make their music available to the large South African audience, TurnUp Music is about to turn heads as the epicentre where artists and their fans can connect. A dynamic pricing structure ensures that all artists’ fans are catered for.

“What differentiates TurnUp Music is focus. Our aim is to create opportunities to grow artists and amplify their careers by harnessing collaborative marketing reach and opportunities.

Marketing and artist development equals longevity and longevity makes a career in music sustainable and poten-tially profitable.

It’s this focus that has driven TurnUp to promote talent, provide opportunities for learning new skills and pay artists

70% of download revenue. TurnUp will further work with En-

demol Shine Africa to support TurnUp artists and their music on TV and digi-tal media platforms,” says Thabiet Allie, COO of TurnUp Music.

This TurnUp launch is a very excit-ing part of the 2016 Music Exchange Programme and together with speak-ers like Mike Joubert, Arthur Goldstuck, Grant Davison, Kim Kallie Banner and Bev Scott Brown included in the line-up, along with Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse and Moreira Chonguica, all areas of the music business will be covered, including having the legal dynamos Warrick Percy, Nick Matzukis and Adrian Rogowski all speaking.

Gig of the week

Basson Laubscher, Matininio and Phil MoffettFriday, August 26 – Alma Café RosebankNew installment of giving younger, but no less brilliant performers a feature evening. Basson Laubscher is the blis-tering blues axe slinger from the Blues Broers, an institution of a South African band. Matininio writes dark, stark, goth-ic piano driven music. Phil Moffett is on guitar. You haven’t seen something like this before.Call 021 685 7377 to book.

Music Exchange: 25 years on and the Internet is still creating musical opportunities

By Martin Myers@martinmyers

Thabiet Allie, COO of TurnUp Music

Paul du Toit as Hedwig

Rock musical ‘Hedwig and the Angry

Inch’ coming to Cape Town THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE ART ART ART MARKETS

objects and figures, creating whimsical, humorous and of-ten surreal scenes from his imagination.Until 26 AugustFREEMoor Gallery, 4 Bordeaux Street, Franschhoek, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 462 6851

Natures Best Photography Af-ricaAn exhibition of the winning images from Nature’s Best Photography Africa 2016. The annual African focused na-ture photography competi-tion is about depicting Africa’s unique biodiversity and wild-life.Until 25 SeptemberR15 – R3025 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 481 3800

Bit by Bit Mosaic Experience a day you will al-ways remember. Half day Saturday workshop that is perfect for beginners – ‘you will be amazed at what you can achieve after just 1/2 a day,’ says owner Kerry Ather-stone. Take the first step and we will guide you through the mosaic process. All the work-shops are very practical. R400 per person & Special rates when booking for 2 people. Observatory, Cape Town, Tel: 079 042 3908

Big Tree Mosaics Join Michelle McConnell, who started her journey into the art of mosaics after an inspi-rational trip to Turkey, at her home studio in Durbanville.9:30am – 12:30pm & 6pm –

8pmR60 – R9042 Primula Crescent, Well-wayPark East, Durbanville, Tel: 073 653 2688

Fiddlewood Pottery StudiosClasses are small and inti-mate giving student’s ample individual attention as they learn the tricks of the trade. Beginners are more than wel-come to come and learn about pottery basics such as; glazing, firing, hand as well as wheelwork.10am – 12:30pm, 7:30pm – 10pm & 5pm – 9:30pmR410Fiddlewood Pottery Studio 88, 1st Avenue, Harfield Vil-lage, Claremont, Tel: (021) 671 2515

MARKETS

Muizenberg MarketSituated under the magical Tokai Mountains, the Muizen-berg market offers a totally diverse shopping experience. From fresh fruit and vegeta-bles to little delicious cakes of all colours and sizes, fashion at incredibly low prices and great gift ideas, this market will not disappoint. Every Sunday @ 8am - 5pm.Sunrise Circle, Muizenberg, Cell: 076 037 0862

Woodmill MarketHosting 30 diverse stalls with boutique wines, craft beers and home-made foods. Local musicians entertain crowds, and kids are welcome.FridaysFreeWoodmillMarket,Vredenburg Road, Stellenbosch, Email:

[email protected]

Milnerton Flea MarketCape Town’s most diverse outdoor market and famous landmark for bargain hunters! Enjoyendless variety of used items ranging from household goods and bric-a-brac, to col-lectables and antiques at bar-gain prices.Open weather permitting from 8am Saturdays, Sun-days & Public HolidaysAmple free parkingMarine Drive (R27), Metro In-dustrialFor further info visit www.mil-nertonfleamarket.co.za

Noordhoek Community MarketHigh quality vendors includ-ing The Foodbarn, African Juice Bar, Angel Chefs, Bud-dy’s Burgers, Cape Point Kitchen, Jacki A’s, Kitchen Cowboys and Passion Foods, in a child-friendly setting with views out over Noordhoek to the sea.ThursdaysFreeCape Point Vineyards, Silver-mine Road, Noordhoek, Cape Town,Tel:(021) 789 0178

V&A Market on the WharfCape Town’s only permanent market has an array of local and international fresh, arti-sinal and gourmet food stalls, on-site demo kitchens, chil-dren’s entertainment and more.Daily / FreeNoble Square, V&A Water-front, Dock Road, Cape Town, www.marketonthewharf.co.za

Karoo MooseWinner of 15 top South Afri-can awards, Lara Foot’s Ka-roo Moose returns to the stage with the original cast, including Zoleka Helesi, Mdu Kweyama, Bongile Mantsai, Thami Mbongo, Chuma So-potela and Apollo Ntshoko. Performed in English with isiXhosa, the story takes place in a remote and impov-erished village in the Karoo. 31 August – 24 SeptemberR60Baxter Golden Arrow Studio, Rondebosch, Tel: (021) 685 7880

Rememberting the LuxThe production pays tribute to the iconic Luxurama Theatre, one of Cape Town’s grand old dames of cinema and enter-tainment. Written and directed by Izobell and Baxter CEO and artistic director Lara Foot, Remembering the Lux was the undisputed highlight of the festive season and returns to bring to life and celebrate the history of the legendary Luxu-rama through charming anec-dotes and classic hit songs.25 August – 17 SeptemberR140 – R160Baxter Theatre, Rondebosch, Tel: (021) 685 7880

We Didn’t Come to Hell for the Croissants7 Deadly Sins. 7 writers. 7 new stories. Jemma Kahn and her side-kick return in the sequel to the international cult hit, The Epicene Butcher. With Roberto Pombo. Direct-ed by Lindiwe Matshikiza.Until 27 August R120 – R140Alexander Bar & Café, 76

Strand Street, Tel: (021) 300 1088

Painted Rocks at Revolver CreekInternationally acclaimed and multiple award-winning play-wright Athol Fugard returns with his new play: a story in-spired by farm worker Nukain Mabuza – an artist living in pre-liberation South Africa.Until 24 SeptemberR140 – R180Fugard Theatre, Corner Cale-don & Lower Buitenkant Street, District Six, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 461 4554

HinterlandNaledi award nominated pro-duction, Hinterland revolves around a fictional meeting be-tween Cecil John Rhodes and Sol Plaatje while Kimberley is besieged during the Anglo-Boer War. Until 1 SeptemberR80Artscape Theatre Centre, D.F. Malan Street, Foreshore, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 410 9800

Joseph and the Technicolor DreamcoatDirector Paul Warwick Griffin presents the award-winning musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream-coat, including popular songs ‘Any Dream Will Do’ and ‘Close Every Door’. Featuring Earl Gregory, Bianca Le Grange and Jonathan Rox-mouth.Until 5 NovemberR125 – R350Theatre on the Bay, Camps Bay, Link Road, Camps Bay, Tel: (021) 438 3301

Pay Back The CurryMike van Graan’s Pay Back the Curry comprises a series of comedic sketches that en-tertain and engage audienc-es. Produced by Siv Ngesi and directed by Rob van Vuuren, this production fea-tures the multi-talented Daniel Richards depicting a variety of characters (and carica-tures) commenting on all things contemporary.Until 27 AugustR100Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Road, Rondebosch, Tel: (021) 685 7880

Clydebourne ParkRuss and Bev are selling their two-bedroom Chicago Bun-galow in Clybourne Park which enables the first black family to move into the neigh-bourhood, creating discontent amongst the white suburban-ites of Clybourne Park. Until 1 OctoberR120 – R250Fugard Theatre, Corner Cale-don & Lower Buitenkant Street, District Six, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 461 4554

Slava’s SnowshowThe multi-award-win-ning comedy drama Slava’s Snowshow tours South Africa, a unique wordless visual clown show, that creates a universal world which is spon-taneous, interactive and an entertaining journey under a snowy blanket.Until 28 AugustR175 – R400Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan Street, Foreshore, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 410 9800

Joshua MilesMichaelis Prize winner, Josh-ua Miles uses the Japanese tradition of woodcut printmak-ing as inspirations for his work. He has expanded his skill set to include reduction lino cut and mono print tech-niques as well. The exhibition titled Overberg In Print fea-tures a selection of prints rep-resenting the the West-ern Cape’s landscape with a focus on the Overberg district.Until 7 SeptemberFREESouth African Print Gallery Annex, 109 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Tel: (021) 4626851

David KoloaneAn acclaimed expressionist painter, Koloane presents his new body of work in a solo exhibition, In the City. Since the 1950s, the artist has con-fronted the urban world in fig-ural renderings and bold col-ors to develop a powerful mode of social criticism. Ko-loane depicts the city of Jo-hannesburg in swirling, sway-ing, and executed brush strokes. At the centre of the exhibition is a new stop-mo-tion animated video, created from a series of detailed pen-cil drawings.Until 7 SeptemberFREEGoodman Gallery, Fairweath-er House, 176 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Tel: (021) 462 7573

Theo Paul Vorster Cape Town based artist, Theo Paul Vorster holds a solo ex-hibition in Franschhoek in which he juxtaposes different



MARKETS EVENTS MUSIC

The Watershed MarketThe Watershed Market is host to ceramics, art, furniture, tex-tiles, fashion and jewellery on sale . It also has facilities for exhibitions, live entertainment and workshops events.DailyFreeWatershed, V&A Waterfront, Dock Road, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 408 7840

Tokai Forest MarketThis market has a little bit of something for visitors of all ages. It also provides an op-portunity for some family quality time and adventure. There is a great deal of fun to be had for each member of the family, from activities for the kids to shopping for the teens as well as culinary high-lights for the foodies.Every Saturday @ 9am – 2pmTokai Forest, Open Road/Spaanchemat River Road, Tokai

Fashion in the Village MarketThe monthly market is the passion project of Cape Town local and fashion guru Kim Speer, who also runs the weekly Friday night Blue Bird Garage Food and Goods Market out of the same space (an old converted postal plane hangar in the heart of the sub-urb). While she gives much of her attention to the regular evening event, she launched the vibe daytime clothing and design fair in an effort to find expression for her long-time love of beautiful attire.Every 1st Saturday of the month @ 11am – 4pmBlue Bird Garage, Muizen-berg, Tel: 082 3312471

Bay Harbour Market (Hout Bay)An inspiring destination for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this weekend market kicks off with Friday Nite LIVE!, offer-ing live music, at least 26 culi-nary experts catering to ev-erything from Tunisian cuisine, Seafood platters, Ov-en-fired Pizza to gourmet Sandwiches, speciality soups and everything in-between.Dates & times: Friday Nite LIVE: 5 pm to 9 pm; Sunday: 9.30 am to 4 pm.Extended trading hours on: Saturdays 10.30am-6pm31 Harbour Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town

EVENTS

Cape Town Mini Maker FaireThe second Cape Town Mini Maker Faire focuses on DIY and technology. Techies, tin-kerers, hackers, hobbyists, crafters, artists, tech gurus, authors and inventors gath-er to engage with the public and exchange ideas. Part sci-ence fair, part trade fair, and part something entirely new, the event offers amazing cre-ations and innovations from more than 60 exciting tech makers from around the country.26 – 28 August @ Fri 2pm to 6pm | Sat & Sun 10am to 2pm or 2pm to 6pm

R120 Adult (13 yrs up) | R30 Kids (4 – 12 yrs) | R50 Students (with student ID) | Free for Kids (0 – 3 yrs)The Science Centre, 370B Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 300 3200

Blisters for BreadThe Peninsula School Feed-ing Association (PSFA) Blis-ters for Bread hosts their an-nual Charity Family Fun Walk to raise funds to feed hungry schoolchildren. The walk starts from the Cape Town stadium, along the promenade and ends with food and festivities at the Green Point Cricket Club. The PSFA has been addressing childhood hunger since 1958 and aims to eradicate child-hunger and malnutrition.28 August @ 7:30amR50Green Point Cricket Club, Corner Vlei & Fritz Sonnen-berg Road, Green Point, Tel: (021) 447 3906 / 0843394631

Body Worlds Vital ExhibitionThe exhibition provides visi-tors with an opportunity to see how lifestyle choices drasti-cally affect the body. All the sections create an absolutely amazing exhibition, demon-strating the human body’s in-telligent design, how it func-tions and to appreciate what happens when disease strikes and how it can miracu-lously regenerate itself. Until 23 OctoberR100 – R160Watershed, V&A Waterfront

Oude Werf’s Soul Food EveningsThis winter, Chef Jeromy will be exploring the flavours of our heritage with his Stellen-bosch Soul Food menus.Every Thursday until 30 Sep-temberR155ppOude Werf Restaurant, Church Street, Stellenbosch, Tel: (021) 887 4608

Delheim’s Cheese Fondue and Jazz SundaysA laidback lunchtime affair where guests can enjoy the atmospheric tasting cellar, taste quality estate wines and snack on fondue while listen-ing to a live jazz band until the late afternoon. Resident Chef Bruce von Pressentin’s cheese fondue follows an au-thentic Swiss recipe and com-bines Emmental, Gruyère and white wine. The fondue makes its way to the table with oven fresh bread dippers and vegetable crudités.Every Sunday Until 28 August @ 12:30pmR200Delheim’s Garden Restau-rant, Knorhoek Road, off the R44, Stellenbosch, Tel: (021) 888 4607

MUSIC

Kwaito House Evolution Confer-ence After PartyAn event which celebrates the evolution of house and kwaito in South Africa. Featuring Os-

kido, Dj Bongz, Metro FM’s Lerato Kganyago and Cape Town djs such as Kaunda, War, Mbacu, Pisce, Deepcon-soul and more.27 August @ 7PMR120 – R1800Marimba Restaurant, Cape Town International Conven-tion Centre, Heerengracht Street, & Walter Sisulu Ave-nue, Tel: 082 9962250

Muriel Marco ND ProjectMuriel Marco, Argentinian born, composer and singer performs music from her lat-est project, No Direction (ND). Known for her Jazz and World musical styles, this project ranges from Tango to Mas-kandi, Swing to Chacarera, Mbaqanga to Toba lullaby. ND Project music is well rooted on Marco’s Argentinian, Latin, African and Jazz background but alternative and pop music influences also emerge in the compositions.28 August @ 6:30pmR100The Masque Theatre, 37 Main Road, Muizenberg, Tel: (021) 788 1898

Cat SimoniLondon-based chanteuse Cat Simoni returns to South Africa to perform her favourite songs from the world of musicals and movies, written by the likes of George Gershwin, Je-rome Kern, Cole Porter, Ste-phen Sondheim, Michel Le-grand and Burt Bacharach.28 August @ 12pmR120Café Bon Bon, Excelsior Road, Franschhoek, Tel: (021) 876 3936

FAMILY FUN

Rocklands Deer ParkRocklands Park Kids Play-ground is a popular family destination in Cape Town. It is located next to a coffee shop and restaurant, the Deer Park Cafe. A dedicated committee has managed to turn this park into one of the best equipped playgrounds in town. Children have access to wooden climb-ing structures, creative ani-mals sculptures, mosaic benches and a giant caterpil-lar for balancing and play. Rocklands Park has be-come a popular spot for birth-day parties which are also hosted at the Café.Daily @ 8am – 8pmFREEDeer Park Café, 2 Deerpark Drive, Vredehoek, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 462 6311

Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm in PaarlA kid-friendly destination of-fering prime croc viewing close to Cape TownAlmost every little tyke has pored over picture books etched with sketches of the prehistoric-looking crocodile. But despite living in ‘wild’ Afri-ca, very few Cape Town-born kids have actually seen one of these intriguing creatures in the flesh. Le Bonheur in the tiny hamlet of Simondium just

The 2016 GrandWest Open Mic Jazz singing compe-tition has kicked off, with the next couple of weeks

of auditions taking place at the entertainment destination. Emerg-ing jazz singers are called to enter the competition at Jackson Hall, GrandWest on Wednesday nights, until September 7. Auditions will take place from 8pm and there is no cost to enter the competition.

With the chance to shine on stage comes the chance of winning various prizes. The winner of the 2015 GrandWest Open Mic Jazz singing competition, Adelia Douw won a prize package worth over R66000.

“We are pleased to announce the start of the 2016 GrandWest Open Mic Jazz singing competi-tion on August 17. We encourage emerging jazz singers to enter the eighth annual Open Mic Jazz sing-ing competition which has become a respected platform for local tal-ent to be discovered and show-cased. Hopefuls are urged to take note that the auditioning period has been reduced from eight weeks to four weeks,” says Elouise Mat-thys, PR and Promotions Manager at GrandWest.

The competition, staged by GrandWest and Heart FM, is open to all emerging jazz vocalists over the age of 18. Professional singers – those already deriving an income from performing – are not permit-ted to enter the competition. Per-formers must register for the com-petition between 7pm and 8pm at Jackson Hall on the day of their audition. Auditions are limited to 30 entrants per night.

The participants will be ac-companied by an accomplished band. The judges will focus on

vocal technique, song interpreta-tion, stage presence and audience response. The entrants are encour-aged to bring their friends, fam-ily and fans to cheer and support them. At the end of the four week audition period, judges will choose the top 24 competitors who will go through to the quarter final round, starting on September 14.

For more information on the competition, call on 021 505 7526.

GrandWest will be the place to be for emerging singers

Nianell

Show your mettle at Open Mic Jazz singing competition

SA’s biggest multitasking songbird back at Die BoerSA songstress extraordinaire Ni-anell will be back in Cape Town for a once off gig at Die Boer, on Sunday, September 4, at 1.30pm.

The platinum selling vocal gymnast is known for her ability to ease through four octaves. She in-cludes elements of Folk, Pop, R&B, Country, Classic and Celtic music in her song-writing, and accompa-nies herself on piano and acous-tic guitar. Vocally she has created her own musical language, where words are often deemed unneces-sary.

She is a South African and in-ternational success story, with many of her songs playlisted on radio stations worldwide. In addi-tion to being a vocalist, musician and songwriter, as well as an au-thor, Nianell is now also sharing her message as an inspirational keynote speaker. “Awareness is the birth of new beginnings, the be-ginning of a life worth living, the beginning of actually being alive,” she explains.

The artist has been a trailblazer for female singer-songwriters in South Africa ever since the release of her debut-album, 2001’s ‘Who Painted the Moon?’. The title track swept listeners across the country away and Nianell quickly became a household name. She also achieved international success with the title track when Hayley Westenra did a cover version of it and sold over two million copies worldwide.

On home soil, Nianell has delivered consistently success-ful albums, including the double SAMA-winning ‘Angel Tongue’

(2004), ‘Life’s Gift’ (2006), ‘I Know I’m Lucky’ (2008), ‘Sand & Water’ (2010) and ‘My Heart’ (2012).

In September 2014, the artist released her most introspective and soul-bearing album to date, ‘Just Be’, which saw her coming full cir-cle to the sound of her first two al-bums with a tempered wisdom and

more than a decade of life experi-ence poured into each track.

Tickets are R130 and can be booked by calling 021 979 1911; or by visiting www.dieboer.com. To keep up with all things nianell, visit www.nianell.com.



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The Durbanville Craft Market is back in the game

Arderne GardensThe Arderne Gardens, with its Japanese garden, shady glades and romantic nooks, conjures up happy memories for many Capetonians as a place to bring young children or take precious wedding photographs.Open Daily @ 9am – 4pmMain Street, Claremont, Tel: (021) 689 4185

Rondebosch ParkThis is an open park with big trees, and features a variety of flora. There are pathways for gentle walks and its lawns provide ample space for pic-nics. Open Daily @ 8am – 6pmCorner Campground Road & Sandown Roads, Rondebosch, Tel: (021) 689 4185

Maynardville ParkThis district park features roll-ing expanses of lawn popu-lated with trees and a vibrant eco-system of birds. The gar-den includes the famous May-nardville open-air theatre. There is also a water feature and children’s playground.

Opening hours: daily 8am – 6pmCorner Church & Wolfe Street | Wynberg | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 689 4185

Wynberg ParkWynberg Park is where the spring of the Krakeelwater River begins. This district park features a conifer gar-den, children’s playground, duck pond, lawns, and ideal for walking dogs, picnics and braais.Open Daily @ 8am – 6pmCorner Klaassens & Trovato Link Roads, Wynberg, Tel: (021) 689 4185

Durbanville Rose GardenThis district park is a historical site, and is also home to nu-merous farm graves. It fea-tures 500 varieties of rose bushes. Visitors and tourists are invited to enjoy tea among the rose bushes at the park’s Tea Room on Sundays during flowering season.Size: 1.5 hectaresOpening daily @ daily 8am – 6pmDurban Road, Durbanville, Tel: (021) 970 3129

Abseil AfricaEnjoy a 112m controlled de-cent from the top of Table Mountain, not only experi-ence a surge of adrenalin but also witness Cape Town’s beautiful beaches and breath-taking views from above.R695pp (excluding cable car fee)www.abseilafrica.co.za, Tel: (021) 424 4760

City RockWhen the weather is keeping you inside, go to CityROCK, one of Cape Town’s indoor climbing gyms. With its boul-dering cave, lead wall, and 10m high climbing area you won’t even know it’s raining outside. 21 Anson Street, Observatory, Tel: (021) 447 1326

Fynbos Horse Trails Enjoy a full or half day guided horse tour through the beauti-ful vineyards beneath the Hawequa Mountains. www.fynbostrails.com, Tel: 082 3358132

The Durbanville Craft Market is moving to new premises after almost 33 years of trading on the grounds of Rust-en-Vrede.

The Market is relocating to the circle at Louw Street and De Villiers Drive - 950m from the Durbanville Police Sta-tion - and putting on a new jacket in the process by becoming more youth centric. The opening at the new venue on Saturday, September 3, from 9am to 2pm, will take the form of a “Kiddies Spring A-Fair”.

It will feature a special children’s market, and young ones are invited to join in on the fun by having a table at the market. The annual Balloon cere-mony will take place at noon when visi-tors can buy a balloon for a donation towards The Pink Ladies Missing Mi-nors Organisation. The bio-degradable, environmentally friendly balloons with photographs of missing children will be released at 12pm.

Visitors will also be able to meet Reggie McVeggie and obtain informa-tion about healthy, cruelty free living, courtesy of Beauty Without Cruelty. There will be activities for kiddies to explore the wonders of science with Science Action.

“Over the past 20 years, being a crafter, I have seen crafters becoming a dying breed; therefore we would like to encourage children to join us in expe-

riencing the joy of earning a little extra income with their creative ability. We are trying to start a new generation of crafters, so as part of our new ‘jacket’ we’d like to encourage youngsters un-der 16 to apply for a stall and become involved in the world of crafting,” says organiser Anni Theron.

The Durbanville Craft Market was a founder member of the Durbanville Cultural Society more than 32 years ago, and has become an icon in the Durbanville society ever since, being a “fundraising” arm of the Society for the past three decades, trading on the grounds of Rust-en-Vrede every month since then.

The Market is one of the very few still left being run by crafters for craft-ers, endeavouring to create an income for pensioners, charities, and unem-ployed cash strapped individuals at the lowest possible cost.

However, the venue at Rust-en-Vrede became increasingly dangerous and problematic during the past year with vagrants camping out next to the grounds.

For more information, call 072 1731040; send an email to [email protected]; or visit www.facebook.com/Durban-villeCraftMarket.

New lease of life for Durbanville Craft Market

outside Paarl delights and en-chants youngsters’ imagina-tions by giving them this rare opportunity.Monday – Sunday: 9am – 5pm(Open throughout all sea-sons)Adults R58 & Kids R32R45, Babylonstoren, Paarl, Tel: (021) 863 1142

World of BirdsIs the largest bird park in Afri-ca and one of the few large bird parks in the World. Over 3 000 birds (and small ani-mals) of 400 different species are uniquely presented in more than 100 spacious land-scaped walk through aviaries, allowing you the most inti-mate closeness with nature.Daily @ 9am – 5pmAdults R90 & Kids (3-16yrs) R45Wildlife Sanctuary, Valley Road, Houtbay, Tel: 021 790 2730

ArtjammingCreate a masterpiece (or mess) on a blank canvas, while listening to funky music. Artjammers are provided with a menu of 12 different size canvases, easels, a selection of non-toxic acrylic paints, brushes and tools to freely express themselves. Great idea for children’s parties!R130 Cape Quarter, Cavendish Square, The Paddocks, V&A Waterfront &Willowbridge Centre, www.artjamming.co.za

AcrobranchingAcrobranching gives you and the kids the chance to un-leash your inner-ape and go swinging through the tree tops. This is another fantastic holiday activity for the entire family if the weather decides to play along. The Acrobranch Park in Constantia consists of three courses, each some equipped with zip lines, sing bridges and Tarzan swings.Adults R140 / 180 & Kids R100 / 140 / 180Constantia, Tel: 081 8511765

Bugz Family PlayparkAn activity-filled park in Kraai-fontein with a huge outdoor playground and an impres-sive indoor play area suited for children from 2 to 10 years old. There are pedal cars, jumping castles, rowing boats, swing horses, mini tractor rides, a choochoo train as well as free play areas, horse rides and magic shows.Adults R35 / 50 & Kids R60 / R120Open Daily @ 9am-5pmKraaifontein, Tel: (021) 988 8836

Discover a unique Two Oceans Aquarium in the WaterfrontOne of the top tourist attrac-tions in Cape Town and over 3000 living sea animals, in-cluding sharks, fishes, turtles and penguins can be5 seen this spectacular underwater nature reserve.Open: Daily @ 9:30am – 6pm (incl. Public Holidays)

Adults R150/R135, (Students & Pensioners) / R110/R100 & Kids R110/R100 (14yrs-17yrs) & R70/R65 (4yrs-13yrs) & Children under 4 en-ter for FREE.Two Ocean Aquarium Cape Town, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 418 3823

Beautiful Butterfly WorldVisit this Winelands paradise and be privileged to see rest-ing butterflies, exotic spiders and scary scorpions up close. Monday – Friday @ 9am – 3pmAdults R72 & Kids R41Route 44, Klapmuts (near Stellenbosch and Paarl), CapeWinelands, and Tel: (021) 875 5628

Noordhoek Farm VillageRenowned for long white sandy beaches, vast wet-lands and ancient milkwood forest, Noordhoek epitomizes a relaxed, unhurried lifestyle that is sought after by many environmentalists and artists, so don’t be surprised to find horses, pigs, cows, hens, ducks and rabbits roaming the gardens and open public spaces. Noordhoek Farm Village,Noordhoek, Tel: (021) 789 2812

PaintballTeamwork, stealth and strate-gy are all part of what makes it so exciting. Hiding behind trees, belly crawling through the grass or strategising with their team will soon make them forget about their com-puters. Monday – Sunday: 9:15am-12:45pm, 1:15pm – 4:45pmArea 51, Imhoff Farm, Kom-metjie, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 790 7603

Camel Riding If the paintball sounds a bit too hectic then why not take your kids for a camel ride at Imhoff Farm next door to the paintball. Tuesdays – Sundays and public holidays: 12pm – 4pmPlease be aware that rides are not offered when it is rain-ing or in stormy weather.Imhoff Farm, Kommetjie, Cape Town, Tel: 082 3443163

Pirate Boat Craving adventure on the high seas? Set sail aboard the Jolly Roger and enjoy the live pirate show out at sea. Children will love the authen-tic looking pirate ship and the sense of adventure that the crew helps to create. Opening times: Subject to weather conditionsV&A Waterfront Harbour, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 421 0909

Cool Runnings Tobogganing Park We’ve swapped sunshine and beaches for the lure of snow here in Cape Town but that doesn’t mean we have to miss out on the winter sports they get to enjoy elsewhere. Opening Times: Tuesday –

Friday: 12pm -6pm, Saturday-Sunday: 9am-6pmOff Carl Cronje Drive, Oppo-site BellvilleVelodrome, Tel: (021) 949 4439

Cape Town MuseumsThe musty smell of old photo-graphs and historic artefacts in well-lit showrooms offers a welcome retreat from the rainy weather outside. 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 481 3900

The Science CentreA world of discovery under one roof, the Science Centre features a wide variety of in-teractive displays and exciting activities for your enjoyment. Monday to Saturday 9am - 4:30pm; Sundays & Public Holidays 10am - 4:30pm370B Main Road, Observato-ry, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 300 3200

Clay CaféThe Clay Café makes for a memorable day of creativity and recreation for children and parents alike.Monday – Sunday @ 9am – 5pmOld Dairy, Oakhurst Farm, Main Road, Hout Bay, Tel: (021) 790 3318

Green Point ParkPerfect for a family outing with scooter, bikes and picnic bas-kets.Open Daily @ 7am – 7pmGreen Point Park, Bay Road, Green Point, Tel: (021) 417 0111

Monkey TownMonkey TownMonkey Town is a sanctuary for 28 exotic monkey species from all over the world. Guided tours, feed-ing-time talks, touch farm yard, play-park and restau-rant. There is also interaction with tame monkeys under guided supervision.Mondeor Rd, Somerset West (Turn off from N2),Tel: (021) 858 1060

Bounce WorldBounce World is the largest indoor inflatable play area in South Africa.Saturdays and Sundays Montague Arena, 15 Mon-tague Drive, Montague Gar-dens, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 552 3165

Bizzy BodiesCape Town’s biggest indoor play gym is also its busiest, offering active play experi-ences for children aged 9 months to 12 years.Monday – Saturday @ 10am – 5pm 23 Bell Crescent, Westlake Business Park, Westlake, Tel: (021) 702 0505

Cave Golf This 18 hole indoor mini-golf course offers just the right blend of fun and frustration. A two-player game should take about half an hour, perfect for rainy days.Open Daily @ 9am – 4:30pm

Next to Scratch Patch, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Tel: (021) 419 9429

Stadium BowlingTen Pin Bowling is a great ac-tivity to be enjoyed with friends and colleagues. Monday – Thursday @ 9am – 10pm, Friday – Saturday @ 9am – 12am & Sunday @ 10am – 10pmStadium on Main Shopping Centre, Main Road Clare-mont, Tel: (021) 671 4759

Scratch PatchFor a very unique experience search through the sea of co-lourful gemstones beneath you feet while picking out your favourites. This is a great ac-tivity for people of all ages. Monday – Friday @ 8:30am – 4:45pm Saturday – Sunday @ 9am – 5:15pmDido Valley Road Simon-stown, Tel: (021) 786 2020 Monday – Sunday @ 9am – 5:30pmV&A Waterfront, Tel: (021) 419 9429

The Boulders Penguin ColonyWelcome to paradise: pen-guins and beautiful beaches in a seaside village. Pen-guins live almost exclusively in the southern hemisphere, but yes, you will also find them in South Africa, in the seaside village Simon’s Town in False Bay between Fish Hoek and Cape Point - an easy hour‘s drive from Cape Town. February – March: 8am – 6.30pmApril – September: 8am – 5pmOctober – November: 8am – 6.30pmDecember – January: 7am – 7.30pmConservation fee: Adults, R45 adults; children under the age of 12, R20 @ free entrance for WILD card holders.Sanparks, Tel: (021) 786 2329

The Company’s GardenFeaturing a historical city park, a rose garden, a fish pond, an aviary & numerous trees of botanical and histori-cal significance.Summer: 7am – 7pm & Win-ter: 7am – 6pmQueen Victoria Street, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 400 2521

De Waal ParkA cool retreat in summer, dogs delight in the pond around the Victorian fountain while the children enjoy them-selves in the playground.Open daily @ 8am – 6pmUpper Orange Road, Gar-dens, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 400 2521

Trafalgar ParkThis park is situated in Wood-stock & is a safe place for children to play.Open Daily: 8am – 6pmCorner Victoria Road & Sear-le Street, Woodstock, Tel: (021) 400 3031


The Next 48hOURS • Movies

Malina Weissman in ‘Nine Lives’Anna Mart Van der Merwe in ‘Dis Koue Kos, Skat’

A scene from ‘Star Trek Beyond’

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‘Pele: Birth of A Legend’

‘Bad Mom’

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FILM: NINE LIVESCAST: KEVIN SPACEY, JENNIFER GAR-NER, MALINA WEISSMAN, CHERYL HINES, CHRISTOPHER WALKEN, MARK CONSUELOS, ROBBIE AMELLDIRECTOR: BARRY SONNENFIELD

Tom Brand (Kevin Spacey) is un-deniably successful, impossibly wealthy, and an unapologetic jerk. Striving to build the tallest skyscraper in the Northern Hemi-sphere, the daredevil billionaire will sacrifice anything — even the love of his family — to complete an architectural marvel nearly as gargantuan as his ego.

Tom’s workaholic lifestyle has alienated his long-suffering fam-ily, including his devoted wife Lara (Jennifer Garner), neglected adult son David (Robbie Amell) and starved-for-attention young daughter Rebecca (Malina Weiss-man). When Rebecca’s 11th birth-day arrives, the girl begs her father for the same present she asks for every year: a cat. Tom hates cats, but reluctantly finds himself in a magical pet shop owned by the quirky Felix Perkins (Christopher Walken). The peculiar proprietor knows exactly what Brand needs — and its name is Mr. Fuzzypants.

After suffering a fateful ac-cident on the way to Rebecca’s birthday party, a horrified Tom dis-covers that while his human form is lying comatose in a hospital bed, he is watching events unfold from inside the body of the cat.

Trapped inside Mr. Fuzzypants and trying desperately to make his

loved ones aware of his situation, he soon realizes that if he is ever to earn back his human existence, he must reconnect with his fam-ily and become the husband and father they deserve.

One of the world’s most re-spected actors, Kevin Spacey has won acclaim on the stage and screen over the last few dec-ades, and currently rules over the streaming television landscape as Machiavellian US President Frank Underwood in Netflix’s ‘House of Cards’. But in addition to those dramatic roles, the New Jersey-born actor has displayed his come-dic skills in films as diverse as the Richard Pryor-Gene Wilder vehicle ‘See No Evil, Hear No Evil’; Ted Demme’s ‘The Ref’ and the ‘Hor-rible Bosses’ movies. So when the

‘Nine Lives’ script crossed his desk, he decided the time to get silly again was, well, right meow.

“Barry Sonnenfeld has done some of the great films of all time, no doubt about it,” says Spacey. “So when he came onto this pro-ject, I was enormously excited.”

According to Sonnenfeld, Spac-ey’s unique qualities made him ideal for the duality of the role — first playing an insensitive hu-man, then voicing the same per-son transplanted into a cat’s body. “Kevin is perfect for the role be-cause he’s smart, funny, sarcastic, and can portray very warm or very cold,” says the director. “Kevin’s voice is also perfect for this be-cause it’s recognizable, it’s droll, it can be sardonic — it’s all the things you want for the voiceover.”

FILM: DIS KOUE KOS, SKATCAST: ANNA MART VAN DER MERWE, DEON LOTz, FRANK OPPERMAN, ELzABE zIETS-MAN, ANGELIqUE GERBER, DEANRE REIN-ERSDIRECTOR: ETIENNE FOURIE

‘Dis Koue Kos, Skat’, based on the novel by Marita van der Vyver, is a story about betrayal, jealousy, the importance of family, starting over and ultimately re-venge.

When Clara Brand (Anna Mart Van der Merwe) discovers that her husband, Bernard, is cheating on her with her friend and colleague, Anais (Angel-ique Gerber), things take a turn for the worse. Caught between a collapsing marriage, a ruined friendship and be-ing a mother to her two children, Clara

moves her family from Johannesburg to Cape Town in an attempt to start afresh. Here, Clara rediscovers her pas-sion for food, begins new friendships and re-enters the world of dating for the first time in twenty years, all the while plotting her revenge on the peo-ple who wronged her.

Review of the weekFILM: STAR TREK BEYONDCAST: CHRIS PINE, zACHARY qUINTO, KARL URBAN, zOE SALDANA, SIMON PEGG, ANTON YELCHIN, JOHN CHO, IDRIS ELBA, SOFIA BOUTELLA.DIRECTOR: JUSTIN LINCLASSIFICATION: 10PGVREVIEWER: PETER FELDMAN

Justin Lin, who made his name with the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise, takes up the reins from J.J. Abrams in this energy-driven rebooting of

‘Star Trek’.The end result is it’s too loud, too

long and too technical - but trekkies will likely love it nonetheless.

Millions of trekkies around the world will discover a world of nostalgia as di-rector Lin takes them on a journey that boasts some of the most spectacular set

pieces ever conceived in the series. It boggles the mind and watching it on the giant IMAX screen at Ster-Kinekor’s new Mall of Africa cinema in Midrand, one becomes entrapped by the whole visual experience.

‘Star Trek Beyond’ deals with the Enterprise landing in the wilderness of a foreign planet after being cut in two by a swarm of metallic space “bees”. The swirling bees are controlled by Krall (Idris Elba), a dictator with the scaly face of a lizard and the voice of a warlord. He has an attitude to match.

His energy emanates by literally suck-ing the life out of people, and he’s out to capture an artifact that was on board the Enterprise, an ancient clicking device that he desires in order to take control of the planets of the federation.

Meanwhile, the crew of the Enterprise, now dispersed on the planet, is trying to regroup. They desperately need to come up with a feasible plan of action to com-bat Krall’s aspirations.

Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) provides a di-version by riding a chopper around Krall’s

woodland headquarters. Then a leonine alien named Jaylah (Sofia Boutella), with her black-etched-on-white face (which seems to be a cosmetic trend that may catch on with fashionistas), engages in hand-to-hand combat with Krall.

On this inhospitable planet we also reunite with other familiar characters who have arrived on the planet in sepa-rate pods after the destruction of the En-terprise. They are Spock (Zachary Quin-to) and Bones (Karl Urban) who bond through their antipathy. Scotty (Simon Pegg) tries to make a connection with the forceful Jaylah, who refers to him as “Montgomery Scotty” while the late An-ton Yelchin is commanding as the brainy Russian Chekov.

The film is at its best when the charac-ters work as a team, but this only occurs midway through and when the revs are notched up.

Overall, ‘Star Trek Beyond’ is a robust

slice of filmmaking which attempts to re-vive the spirit of the early TV series. How-ever, this version fails because it doesn’t break new ground. It covers a familiar no-mystery structure in which there is plenty of action to be seen, but lacks exploring new frontiers. It comes across as a more serious, though less exciting escapade and for large stretches of the action a repetitive motif emerges that becomes a relatively boring exercise in its visual dexterity.

Director Lin may have orchestrated visually enthralling set-pieces, but every-thing else about the film is easily forget-table and instead of advancing the “Trek” cosmology it keeps it relatively stagnant.

In the end, though, one fervently hopes that the next ‘Star Trek’ escapade will have what it takes to go where no other ‘Star Trek’ film has gone before. And it takes a brave man to do this!

Sofia Boutella as Jaylah in ‘Star Trek Beyond’

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The work ‘Carpobrotus Edulis’ by Solly Gutman

The work ‘Protea Cynaroides and Strelitzia Reginae’ by Arabella Roupell

The UCT Irma Stern Museum in Cape Town will celebrate the arrival of spring with a botanical art exhibition,

bringing together artwork from es-tablished artists of Cape flora with new artwork that has been commis-sioned for the exhibition.

The Western Cape floral kingdom, with its unrivalled diversity of plant species has attracted explorers, artists and botanists for hundreds of years.

The exhibition, titled ‘Flora Old and New’, will be held from Septem-ber 3 until October 1, as part of the special public programme to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of the internationally renowned South African artist, Irma Stern.

It will be a collaborative event with contemporary botanical paintings by members of the Western Cape branch of the Botanical Artists’ Association of Southern Africa (BAASA) and older works, dating from the 19th and ear-ly 20th centuries, on loan from UCT’s Manuscripts Department and Bolus Herbarium Collections.

The herbarium, established in 1865, is the oldest functioning her-barium in South Africa, holding a collection of over 350000 specimens and recognized for its superb repre-sentation of the Cape Flora.

The theme is “plants indigenous

to southern Africa”.A selection of botanical artworks

from the UCT collections, either sel-dom or never displayed, will feature paintings by Arabella Roupell, Mary Page and Beatrice Carter, as well as Harry Bolus, together with several herbarium specimens of great historic interest collected by William Burchell during his travels in the interior of southern Africa between 1811 and 1815.

The earliest paintings, “made solely for the amusement of leisure hours”, dated 1843, are by an Eng-lish visitor to the Cape, named Ara-bella Roupell, who accompanied her husband to India. Some of her works were published in a book issued in 1849, titled, ‘Specimens of the Flora of South Africa’.

Contemporary work by national and internationally acknowledged botanical artists who are members of BAASA Western Cape will be on view in various media, ranging from watercolours and oils to scraper-board and stained glass. In Febru-ary this year Margaret de Villiers was awarded a gold medal at the RHS’s

Botanical Art Show for her Ericas of the Western Cape, Fynbos Species. Vicki Thomas and Gillian Foster are represented in HRH Prince Charles’s Highgrove Florilegium.

An educational component is planned, including daily morning walkabouts by the participating art-ists and several workshops and talks for different interest groups.

“The Irma Stern Museum lends its space so perfectly to an exhibition on botanical art. We invite young and old, botanical art lovers and the general public; everyone who has an interest in Cape nature and its flora, to visit and to meet the artists at one of our walkabouts and talks,” says Mary van Blommenstein, curator at the Irma Stern museum.

Opening Hours:Tuesdays to Fridays, 10am-5pmSaturdays, 10am to 2pmWalkabouts at 11amThe Irma Stern Museum is situ-ated on Cecil Road, Rosebank.For more information, visit www.irmastern.co.za.

Irma Stern Museum to celebrate spring with ‘Flora Old and New’

The Constantiaberg Art Society will be holding their spring exhibition from Friday, August 26, until Sep-tember 9, in the John Winter (for-merly Sanlam) Hall at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

The exhibition will feature the work of more than 50 local artists, in a variety of media and genres. This is an opportunity for the members of CAS to showcase their artwork and for the public to enjoy, admire and purchase it.

The Society was established in 1991 and holds two exhibitions a

year. The exhibition will be opened on Friday, August 26, at 6pm by Fio-na Chisholm.

It will be open between 9.30 am and 5.30 pm daily.

Visiting the exhibition is free, but the usual Kirstenbosch entrance fee applies. Tuesday is free for pensioners.For more information call, 072 322 1745; or send an email to [email protected].

Jen Thom’s works will be on show

Constantiaberg Art Society steps the fore with new exhibition


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You can eat it, you can drink it; it’s wonderful in sweet dishes and equally delicious in savoury dishes. What am

I talking about? Why, only the won-derful, juicy rhizome that turns food into something special – ginger.Ever since I was a little girl I have been in love with ginger. My father used to make bottles and bottles of fiery ginger beer and he could nev-er understand how my sister and I could gulp down litres of the fiery stuff from a tender age – we simply loved it. In fact, one batch was left too long and I think we got slightly tipsy from it.My grandmother used to make won-derful, sticky gingerbread loaves and biscuits every week. We used to cut thick slabs of gingerbread and spread it with a thick layer of cold butter and top it with cheese - it was heav-en. I’ve yet to taste a gingerbread like my granny used to make. Sadly she took the recipe to her grave.There is an old Indian proverb that says that “everything good is found in ginger,” and it’s so true, as it is used in foods, drinks and medicines. My granny used to make us ginger tea when we were feeling nauseous, or serve hot milk sweetened with honey with grated ginger.Ginger has wonderful properties: it’s anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant. You can even add ginger to baths and foot soaks.Because of ginger’s anti-inflam-matory and anti-bacterial action, it may help keep skin clear and free of blemishes. It may also help fight skin discolouration and aging, both when consumed and topically applied.Ginger may even help your sex life. The famous Arab physician Avicenna

wrote that ginger “increases lustful yearnings”, and ginger appears in the ‘Kama Sutra’. Rat studies confirm that ginger may help increase testos-terone.But enough of that; let’s make some sweet stuff with ginger.Sam Linsell, top South African food stylist and ‘Drizzle and Dip’ blogger, has done it again with beer, this time creating a triple ginger and stout cake with a stout butterscotch sauce.“If you are a lover of all things ginger in baked goodies like I am, then this one is for you,” says Sam.“I have used three types of ginger, which each add their own ‘gingery’ flavour dimension as they act as in-dependent components. They also do not overwhelm, so if you are a real ginger-head, you can add more,” said Sam.The cake itself is not overly sweet, with the stout bringing a smidge of desired bitterness to the flavour.

A rich amber caramel sauce is made with the remainder of the beer.For those who would like to try it at home, see the recipe below.

Let’s cook!!

Triple Ginger and Stout Cake

Cooking notes:ï Pre heat the oven to 180C and line a 20 to 22cm square, or round cake tin with baking paper.ï If you are making this in advance, heat the sauce up a little before serv-ing.Makes a one layer cake

Ingredients for the Cake:• ¾ cup Castle Milk Stout Choco-

late Infused• 120g of butter• ½ cup (110g) brown treacle

sugar or muscovado• ¼ cup golden syrup such as

Lyles• 1 free-range egg• 1 tablespoon fresh minced gin-

ger• 1 tablespoon finely chopped

preserved ginger in syrup• 1 teaspoon ground ginger• ½ teaspoon salt• Pinch of white pepper• Pinch of ground nutmeg• 1 ¾ cups (230g) flour• 1 teaspoon baking soda

For the Stout butterscotch sauce:• 1x 340ml bottle Castle Milk

Stout Chocolate Infused• 2 tablespoon butter• 1 ½ cups sugar• 1 cup cream• 1 teaspoon vanilla• 1 – 2 teaspoon/s sea salt flakes

Method:To make the cake, place the stout and butter in a small pan and bring it to boiling point. Cook briefly and stir until the butter has dissolved. Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool a little.Add the stout/ butter mix to a large bowl with the sugar and golden syrup and whisk until it’s well com-bined.Add the egg and whisk again.Add all the spices and whisk.Sift the flour and baking soda in by hand and whisk briefly until smooth (it will be fairly runny).Decant this into a lined 20cm cake tin (square or round), tap the filled pan to remove and bubbles and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The cake is done when it’s springy to the touch and when a sharp knife pierced into the thickest part comes out cleanWhile the cake is baking, make your

butterscotch sauce.The quantities make a little more than you need for the cake but store the rest in a sterilized jar and use with other desserts.Bring the Castle Milk Stout Choco-late Infused and butter to the boil in a medium sized pan and allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes un-til it has reduced by more than half. Add the sugar and continue to let this cook, stirring frequently until it reaches 110C/225F on a sugar ther-mometer. This will take around 15 minutes.When it has reached temperature, add the cream while stirring con-stantly. Carry on cooking this until it thickens more. Once it has reached 105C on the thermometer it is ready. It will also thicken more as it cools.Let the cake cool to room tempera-ture and then pour the warm sauce over to serve. Keep any extra on the side to serve.

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Bot River’s winemaking community will be out in full force

Triple Ginger and Stout Cake

The close-knit winemaking commu-nity of the small town of Bot River is set for its annual Spring Weekend, which promises an authentic bou-quet of all things exceptional and ex-clusive to this unsung Overberg gem from September 2 to 4.

Bot River features 11 wine farms – most of them family-owned and run – and during the Spring Weekend each of them will share something unique to their “farm cupboard”, be it olive oils, fresh produce, deli offer-ings, honest wines, farm fare, indig-enous greenery or local talent.

“Bot River’s chilled approach to life and playful camaraderie amongst its winemakers is infectious and makes one feel part of the commu-nity almost instantaneously,” shares Kobie Viljoen of Villion Wines and current Bot River Vineyards Chair-person. “As if our genuine hospital-ity is not enough to perk you up, the scenic drive to our Botriviera, especially this time of year when it features rolling green pastures and vivid canola fields, guarantees to put the spring back into any jaded city dweller’s step.”

But this heart shaped town offers more than just fine wines and fresh air and it is during this weekend of homegrown goodness that visitors will experience its distinct, laid-back character and quirky, country charm whilst interacting with its farm own-ers and winemakers.

“One day in our company is sim-ply not enough so we are opening

our doors for the whole weekend so that visitors can soak up, sip, savour and share in our passions and pleas-ures,” explains Melissa Nelsen, Cap Classique maven and creator of Ge-nevieve MCC.

The Spring Weekend will kick off in high spirits with a sommelier lead Bot River Magnum Magnificence at Beaumont Wine Estate, one of the oldest wine establishments in the area, on Friday, September 2. Local producers will haul out their “big boys” from the cupboards, for some of South Africa’s top sommeliers to match them with delectable pairings.

On Saturday and Sunday, Septem-ber 3 & 4, the farms dotted along this 10km enclave – a mere hour’s drive from Cape Town – will entice visitors with their true talents and tastes. This includes a sausage mak-

ing course at Luddite, known for its technology-resistant winemaking philosophy. Here Genevieve MCC will also treat enthusiasts to Oysters & Bubbles all weekend long and have magnums of its newly released 2012 vintage on sale.

Early birds can rise to a hearty breakfast at Goedvertrouw and avid outdoors fans can lace up for a guid-ed fynbos hike amongst the Nguni Stud at Paardenkloof Estate, where family picnics prevail.

Nature lovers should have a blast at the Ecology Lifestyle Farm, with specials on fynbos plants at their nursery and Paardenkloof wine tast-ings and pairings to coax the sens-es. Or why not fill your own picnic basket, with fresh farm goodies, all served up with live music and a pet-ting zoo for the kids.

Delicious lunch destinations en route include Gabriëlskloof, nestle atop a hill with views of the Over-berg. They are famous for their hearty, slow-cooked meals. During the Spring Weekend they will also be experimenting with tasty pickles and preserves in their kitchen, sell it in their deli and pair it with their wines in the tasting room.

Villion Family Wines will light the fires for a laidback Spitbraai and “lan-garm sokkie” on the farm on the Sat-urday evening. Or swing by Rivendell Estate where a special Sunday Roast indulgence will end your weekend on a wholesome high. Wildekrans is an-other popular destination where one can while away the hours with glee.

Child-friendly hosts for the week-end include Beaumont Estate, where a pink sweet stall, pink kiddies bowl-ing action, a playground and tractor rides will keep the little ones enter-tained whilst adults can feast on jewellery, plant and produce boxes, food and stellar wines. Barton Estate, all decked out with a jumping castle and tractor rides, will tempt passersby with complimentary canapé and wine or beer pairings and a wine blending competition.

A highlight event of the Spring Weekend will take place at Mara-manna Polo Estate on the Saturday evening, where a Pink Gin and Bub-ble Polo affair will end off the day’s entertainment with fun-loving ac-tion, locally made gin and a bubbly bar.

all farms will be open from 10am until 4pm on both days.Tickets are available at www.quicket.co.za and a weekend pass costs R100 per adult, which in-cludes a wine glass; an informa-tive booklet to be collected at the tourism office opposite the local hotel, and two days of bountiful discoveries.For accommodation options in the area, visit www.botriver-wines.com.For more information on the bot River Spring Weekend, contact call 083 302 6562; or send an email to [email protected].

Pantry of homegrown pleasures to be savoured as Bot River welcomes Spring


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The park will allow children with limited or no vision to play with kids who are not visually impaired

Expect pavement-style cuisine par excellence

Cape Town’s first blind-friendly outdoor park unveiled

Fresh My Life, labelled the first event of its kind, will be taking place on Saturday, September 3, at LOKOH -an old warehouse in the heart of Woodstock - from 9am to 5pm.

Featuring an all-female DJ line-up, ticket holders will get access to a wide variety of lifestyle work-shops, coffee tastings presented by Black Insomnia and organic wine tastings with Bio Cape Wines.

Beauty brands such as Kiehls and Inglot will be hosting Make-up Basics classes to get your make-up game on point. Aspiring bloggers will be able to learn about “find-ing your niche and content promo-tion with Lauren from the Travel Manuel (voted The Best Travel Blog in Africa). CEO of Jumpstarter will

be hosting a workshop on fund-ing your small business through crowdfunding (Voted Best in SME Business Financing for the 2015 Corporate Vision African Corporate Excellence Awards). And more.

FML’s movement classes will have you breaking out the moves. Lee Sophia Piedt, top contestant in ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, will be leading a “Dancing in Heels” class and Nadia Jaftha will be boosting confidence levels with her “Bootyfull” dance class.

Silent yoga, a unique new con-cept to Cape Town combining “Si-lent Disco” and yoga will also be available for a truly exciting move-ment mash up.

The Design Cartel will provide a visual treat with an art exhibition,

costume jewellery for ladies and a streetwear sports brand for men. iScream and Red will also be there with their bags made from recycled seatbelts - all set to the sounds of up-and-coming Cape Town based musicians.

Tasty food trucks and various fresh offerings will be available to keep you fuelled as you celebrate your new self.

Limited tickets available and can be bought at www.quicket.co.za.Visit www.freshmylife.co.za for more information.Venue: Lokoh, 89 Sir Lowry Rd, Woodstock (Opposite buchanan Square)

Get this summer started with Fresh My Life

The City of Cape Town un-veiled its first blind-friendly park in Bellville this past week. The park has a unique

design and special features, such as a scented garden and acoustic way-finding to assist children with limited or no vision to orientate themselves in this outdoor space.

The park is situated between Berol Street and Beroma Crescent, within walking distance of the Athlone School for the Blind.

Over the past five months Trans-port for Cape Town (TCT), the City’s transport authority, has used approxi-mately R1,1 million from its budget for non-motorised transport to trans-form this square of sandy land into an inviting playground.

“Learners from the school have visited the park over the past few days to give the new play equipment and features a test-run. Some of the local residents even came to have a look and expressed their satisfaction, promising to take ownership of the park,” said the City’s Mayoral Com-mittee Member: Transport for Cape Town, Councillor Brett Herron.

TCT’s non-motorised transport programme is aimed at improving pe-destrian facilities across Cape Town. As such, the park has been fitted with universal access – dropped kerbs and tactile paving – along both roads, making it easier for those with lim-ited eye sight to enter the grounds in the suburb of Beroma in Bellville.

“All children can play in the park.

However, what makes this playground different is that we have used the same elements that you would find in other parks and implemented them in such a way so that children with lim-ited vision or no sight can find their way between the different play areas. Thus, we have designed the park with special needs in mind and with the intention of giving these children the opportunity to interact with other children who are not visually im-paired,” added Councillor Herron.

Apart from the input that was received from five community meet-ings, officials also engaged with the local ward councillors, the Athlone School for the Blind, and a mobility expert on how those with limited eye sight “read” public spaces.

“First of all we have divided the park into smaller play areas. To as-sist with navigation, we have created a scented garden with indigenous plants such as lavender, wild garlic and rosemary where the park borders

on Beroma Crescent. Once the gar-den is established and the plants fully grown, they will release a fragrance as legs brush past, stimulating the smell organ,” mentioned Councillor Herron.

Low-seating walls, cutting across the park, assist with acoustic way-finding – the echoes enable one to determine your location through hearing as the sound of feet and walking sticks reverberate off the walls.

An extensive relief mural has been installed on the seating walls.

“Each mural tells a different story. For example, there is the story of how a seed or pod travels by wind and with the help of birds to the place where it will sprout and eventually bloom. Another mural tells the story of the worker bees, how they build their hives and care for the queen bee. The stories are depicted through mosaic, enabling those with impaired sight to ‘read’ the stories on the walls by following the mosaic- and tactile art with their fingers,” said Councillor Herron.

A goal ball court, enclosed with a fence and seating walls, is situated in the northeastern corner of the park for a game played by blind people in particular. The court can also be used for other activities. Opposite the games court are trees and a lawn for picnics and informal games.

a variety of paving materials, each leading to a different play area, guide the children to the following spaces:•aplayareawithasphalthumpsforsmall bikes and scooters;• an areawithwooden play equip-ment, slides, and swings on rubber matting to stimulate balance, en-courage mobility, build confidence and improve muscle tone;• play equipment within a fencedarea, making it easier to tend to pre-school children in what can be de-scribed as a separate “room”.

The third annual Street Food Festival will pay homage to our food culture by dishing up authentic South Afri-can street foods, pavement-style.

The festival features a food mar-ket of local talent and a conference geared towards food entrepreneurs with such industry speakers as Dinesh Patel, Georgia East, Alice Toich and Lufefe Nomjana.

It all takes place in Cape Town at Side Street Studios, Woodstock, on Sunday, September 4.

Preceding the market and confer-ence will be special Indian-themed

Street Food dinner designed by Stu-dio H and created by Food Jammer chef Jade de Waal; the menu will be inspired by their travels through India as well as South Africa’s rich local In-dian food heritage. The dinners will take place on Friday, September 2, in Cape Town.

Tickets to the Street Food Fes-tival are available from quicket.co.za. admission to the market is R50, the conference is R550 and the dinner is R400.

Celebrate authentic street food in Woodstock


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The Clanwilliam Wild Flower Show is opening on Thurs-day evening at 6pm in the Flower Church and will

last until September 3. The theme of this year’s landscape exibition is “Reflect” and flower viewers are invited to come and spend a quiet moment or two amongst the wild flowers in the church and reflect on their lives, according to the Chair-person of Clanwilliam Wild Flower Society, Mrs Alida Stone.More than 400 species are exhib-ited in the church and this is pur-ported to be one of the most con-

venient ways to view the flowers. Other popular flower spots in and around Clanwilliam where the flow-ers are in full bloom at the moment is Ramskop Wild Flower Garden, the Vredeoord Graveyard and the Bie-douw Valley. Even the N7 between Clanwilliam and Citrusdal offer great flower viewing opportunities. Flower experts of this region all agree that this weekend is probably going to be the best weekend this year for flower viewing and that it is a bumper season.Quite a few tea gardens and food stalls run by locals serve local fare

during show time and the Kom Net Flea Market will also be held from 10am until 4pm on Saturdays. The Old Jail Museum boasts a few spe-cial exhibitions, for example, a quilt exhibition.

The Flower Church is open from 9.30am until 6pm daily until September 3.For more information about ac-commodation or where the best flower spots are, call the Clan-william Tourism bureau on 027 482-2024.

It’s flower season and Clanwilliam is putting on a spring show

The N7 between Clanwilliam and Citrusdal offer great flower viewing opportunities

The best-dressed male and fe-male wins their weight in wine at Cellar2Cellar

Cape Winelands getting sporty for the warmer seasonThe Cellar2Cellar Trail Run and Wine Experience is set to take place in Stellenbosch on Saturday, September 3; while the Slanghoek and Jailbreak triathlons are similarly much-antici-pated events on the province’s sport-ing calendar.

“The Cellar2Cellar Trail Run offers the best that Stellenbosch has in the way of wine, beautiful scenery and outdoor athletics,” says Pieter du Plessis, race director and founder of Iqela Events.

The event includes three options – a 12km trail run and a 20km trail run, and the 12km “flower-power wine experience”, with the added drawcard that the best-dressed male and female wins their weight in wine. Blaauwklippen, Waterford and Stellenrust are just a few of the wine farms that will be offering wine tast-ings along the route, with a Fairview cheese pairing.

The Slanghoek Triathlon in the beautiful Slanghoek Valley outside Rawsonville will run over the week-end of October 22 and 23. It caters for all categories, from beginners to elite athletes, with four different rac-es to choose from. On the Saturday there’s the mountain bike triathlon, with the option of doing either a standard or a sprint distance, while on the Sunday the road triathlon take places, also with standard- or sprint-distance options. This event has become a great weekend geta-way for the whole family, with many

festivities at the end of the races.This year, Iqela Events will be or-

ganising the Jailbreak Triathlon on December 10 for the first time, with a new route to be revealed early in September at a launch at Land Rover at N1 City. “We’re very excited to be revitalising this well-known triath-lon,” says Du Plessis. This themed race starts near Paardeberg at Doran Vineyards, with athletes and sponsors nominated to be “parole officers” or “prime suspects”. All athletes com-pete hard to win their “freedom” at the end of the race, and great prizes are up for grabs.

For more information, visit www.iqela-events.co.za.

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