| September
2008 |
| 2
& 3:
Old-fashion/ Traditional Bazaar -
Ceres Transport Rider’s Museum |
|
| The museum hosts their
annual traditional bazaar where delicious, homemade treats like bread,
pancakes, ginger beer, biltong, etc. and locally made arts & crafts are
sold. |
|
| Venue: |
Ceres Transport Riders
Museum |
| Contact: |
Bertdene – 023 312
2045 |
| |
|
| 06: Ceres Lions Club
presents a Gala Music Concert |
|
| The Ceres Lions Club
will be hosting a gala music concert in the DR Church Hall, Prince
Alfred’s Hamlet at 19h30. This
event will include the well-known singer, Minette du Toit-Pearce and
pianist Elna van der Merwe and proceeds will go to the Roselt du Plessis
Trust Fund. Tickets at R150
p/person and includes a 3-course meal. |
Ceres Golf Course,
Ceres |
| Venue: |
DRC Church Hall,
Prince Alfred’s Hamlet |
| Contact: |
Bertdene Laubscher –
023 312 2045 Melinda Rossouw
– 023 313 3204 |
| |
|
| 13: 4x4 Moon Drive @
Matroosberg Nature Reserve |
|
| 4x4 Moon Drive: Before sunset drive up the Matroosberg 4x4
route and at the spectacular Groothoek Kloof canyon, enjoy your own
sundowners and picnic. After
the full moon has risen (after 7pm) drive downhill in the moonlight.
Picnic baskets available by prior arrangement. |
|
| Venue: |
Matroosberg Nature
Reserve |
| Contact: |
Didi Greeff – 023
312 2282 / 082 453 9841 |
| |
|
| 17:
Witzenberg Birding Club: Club Meeting |
|
| Visitors
are welcome to meet with the member's of this local birding club at their
bi-monthly club meeting. |
|
| Venue: |
Gericke
Primary School Hall, Ceres |
| Contact: |
Pietman Basson - 082 896
4042 |
| |
|
| 20:
Witzenberg Birding Club: Bird Watching @ Achtertuin/ Eselfontein |
|
| This local
birding club will be visiting the farms Achtertuin/ Eselfontein and
other surrounding farms for bird watching. Contact Pietman Basson - see
details below. |
|
| Venue: |
Achtertuin/
Eselfontein & other farms |
| Contact: |
Pietman
Basson - 082 896 4042 |
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| October
2008 |
| 10 - 12:
Eselfontein Outdoor Festival |
|
| This has become a must
do on every serious mountain bikers calendar. An array of disciplines and
distances cater for all levels of riders, but the true magic of the
Eselfontein Experience lies in the variety and quality of the single-track
incorporated in the event. Whether you get your kicks from lung-busting
climbs, breathtaking views, long fast descents, single-track or just a
cruise through the orchards, the Ceres MTB Experience should not be
missed. |
|
| Venue: |
Eselfontein Farm, 13km
outside Ceres |
| Contact: |
Deon Malherbe – 023
312 2996 / 082 389 4202 www.eselfontein.com |
| |
|
| 11:
Witzenberg Birding Club: Annual Birding Day @ Bergsig Estate |
|
| Join this
local birding club for their annual birding day at the Bergsig Wine
Estate, in the Breedekloof (outside Wolseley). It coincides with
the Breedekloof Outdoor Festival. Please book in advance with De Wet
Lategan - see details below. |
|
| Venue: |
Bergsig
Wine Estate, Breedekloof |
| Contact: |
De Wet
Lategan - 023 355 1840 |
| |
|
| 17: 4x4/ Quad Bike
Moon Drive @ Matroosberg Nature Reserve |
|
| 4x4 Moon Drive: Before sunset drive up the Matroosberg 4x4
route and at the spectacular Groothoek Kloof canyon, enjoy your own
sundowners and picnic. After
the full moon has risen (after 7pm) drive downhill in the moonlight.
Picnic baskets available by
prior arrangement. |
|
Quad Bike Moon Drive: Depart after 8 pm on a group quad bike drive
and end off the evening at the rock pools with a picnic under the full
moon. Quads for hire (limited no. available) or drive with
own quad.
Picnic Baskets available by
prior arrangement. |
|
| Venue: |
Matroosberg Nature
Reserve |
| Contact: |
Didi Greeff – 023
312 2282 / 082 453 9841 |
| |
|
| 26: Matroosberg Quad
Bike Adventure Weekend |
|
| A day filled with quad
bike fun and adventure, with participants taking ‘quads’ through a
obstacle course and time trail testing speed and road holding. Also some
other surprising challenges will be on offer.
Spectators welcome |
|
| Venue: |
Matroosberg Nature
Reserve |
| Contact: |
Didi Greeff – 023
312 2282 www.matroosberg.com |
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November 2008 |
| 07 & 08: Ceres
Classic Golf Day |
|
| The Ceres Golf Club,
situated at the foot of the beautiful Skurweberg Mountains and sheltered
from the South Easterly wind, offers this major golfing weekend on one of
the best 9 hole courses in the Cape, with high quality greens, smooth
well-grassed fairways and magnificent views. |
|
| Venue: |
Ceres Golf Course,
Ceres |
| Contact: |
Gerhard Gelderblom –
023 312 3068 |
|
|
|
| 08:
Witzenberg Birding Club: Mini Birding Big Day |
|
| This
club will be having a Mini Birding Big Day as a forerunner/ preparation
for the Birding Big Day later in the month. Persons attending will
be working in teams. Contact Pietman Basson - see details below. |
|
| Venue: |
TBC |
| Contact: |
Pietman Basson - 082 896
4042 |
| |
|
| 14: 4x4/ Quad Bike
Moon Drive @ Matroosberg Nature Reserve |
|
| 4x4 Moon Drive: Before sunset drive up the Matroosberg 4x4
route and at the spectacular Groothoek Kloof canyon, enjoy your own
sundowners and picnic. After
the full moon has risen (after 7pm) drive downhill in the moonlight.
Picnic baskets available by
prior arrangement. |
|
Quad Bike Moon Drive: Depart after 8 pm on a group quad bike drive
and end off the evening at the rock pools with a picnic under the full
moon. Quads for hire (limited no. available) or drive with
own quad.
Picnic Baskets available by
prior arrangement. |
|
| Venue: |
Matroosberg Nature
Reserve |
| Contact: |
Didi Greeff – 023
312 2282 / 082 453 9841 |
| |
|
| 28 - 30: King of
the Mountain (Gydo Pass Hillclimb) |
|
| A weekend of
spectacular racing with road/rally and racecars partaking on the Saturday
starting at 14:00 and the heavy metal machinery on the Sunday starting at
13:00. There are 27 turns, 6,5 km of sheer rock face on the one side and a
serious drop off to nowhere on the other, set on the famous majestic
Gydo pass. Each driver has 3 timed runs and the one with the fastest
timed run secures the title “King of the Mountain. |
|
| Venue: |
Gydo Pass, outside
Prince Alfred’s Hamlet |
| Contact: |
Ian Wilder – 076 838
6507 www.kotm.co.za |
| |
|
| 28 - 30: Gydosig
Christmas Light Festival |
|
| The residents of the
Gydosig retirement village decorate and light up their houses with a
variety of colourful Christmas lights and decorations. Bring the family
and view this wonderful sight of lights!
Also find here a small market with home made treats, coffee/tea
garden and a variety of foods like roosterkoek, sosaties, afval,
potjiekos, wine etc. A small entrance fee is charged and opens at 19h00. |
|
| Venue: |
Gydosig Retirement
Village, Prince Alfred’s Hamlet |
| Contact: |
Marlene
Morkel –
023-313 3731 |
| |
|
| 29:
Birding Big Day (National) |
|
| Join the
Witzenberg Birding Club on this Birding Big day, held nationally, to see
how many birds you can identify and put on your birding list. Contact Pietman Basson - see details below. |
|
| Venue: |
TBC |
| Contact: |
Pietman Basson - 082 896
4042 |
| |
|
|
Christmas Market at Ceresvallei Church (Date TBA) |
|
|
A variety of stalls to visit for your Christmas shopping. |
|
|
Venue: |
Ceresvallei Church Hall |
|
Contact: |
Diane Steenkamp – 023 316 1761 or 084 247 2513 |
|
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| December
2008 |
| 12: 4x4/ Quad Bike
Moon Drive @ Matroosberg Nature Reserve |
|
| 4x4 Moon Drive: Before sunset drive up the Matroosberg 4x4
route and at the spectacular Groothoek Kloof canyon, enjoy your own
sundowners and picnic. After
the full moon has risen (after 7pm) drive downhill in the moonlight.
Picnic baskets available by
prior arrangement. |
|
Quad Bike Moon Drive: Depart after 8 pm on a group quad bike drive
and end off the evening at the rock pools with a picnic under the full
moon. Quads for hire (limited no. available) or drive with
own quad.
Picnic Baskets available by
prior arrangement. |
|
| Venue: |
Matroosberg Nature
Reserve |
| Contact: |
Didi Greeff – 023
312 2282 / 082 453 9841 |
| |
|
| Ceres Christmas Market (Date TBA) |
|
An evening Christmas street market in the central business area of
Ceres. A part of Voortrekker Road (main road) is closed for a few hours to
traffic and pedestrians can move freely along the street through a variety
of stalls – from Christmas gifts, toys, arts and crafts, home made
treats and speciality foods. The start of the market coincides with the
official switching-on of the Ceres Christmas lights in Voortrekker Road.
Also life entertainment and music by local artists and musicians.
The Market ends on the
Sunday evening with gospel music and carols to celebrate Christmas with
family and friends. |
|
| Venue: |
Voortrekker
Street, Ceres |
| Contact: |
Ceres
Tourism Bureau - 023 316 1287 |
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