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CERES EVENTS CALENDAR
2010 |
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March 2010 |
| 21 - 23: ABSA
Cape Epic |
| The Absa Cape
Epic presented by adidas takes
place every year and is a race held over 8 days and includes a
time-trial prologue. The route changes every year, and leads aspiring
amateur and professional mountain bikers from around the world through
approximately 800 kilometres of the unspoilt nature of the Western Cape
and up approximately 16 000m of climbing over some of the most
magnificent passes in South Africa. |
| Venue: Ceres |
| Contact: Ceres
Tourism Bureau - 023 316 1287 |
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| 24 & 25: Old-fashion Bazaar at Ceres Transport Rider’s Museum |
|
Come
and visit this annual bazaar/ market to be taken back to the olden days
of real home made treats, like ginger beer, “koeksisters”, pancakes,
“mosbeskuit”, home made soap, candles and many more.
Learn about the history of Ceres while strolling
through the various interesting exhibitions at the Transport Rider’s
Museum. |
| Venue: Ceres Transport
Riders Museum |
| Contact: Bertdene – 023
312 2045 |
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| 28: Matroosberg Sermon on
the Mountain |
| A worship service on
Matroosberg to experience God in nature and to bring praise to Him for
His wonderful creation. Start the day with a drive up Matroosberg and
join the worship service. Thereafter have your own picnic for lunch and
enjoy the scenery and mountains. |
| Venue: Matroosberg Nature
Reserve |
| Contact: Didi Greeff – 023
312 2282 |
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May 2010 |
| Ceres Chrysanthemum Show (Date TBA) |
| The Ceres Chrysanthemum
Association hosts their annual Chrysanthemum Show, which should not be
missed. |
| Venue: Ceres |
| Contact: Henrico Theunissen
– 023 312 2033 / 072 522 8459 |
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July
2010 |
| Wolseley
Moutain Bike Competition |
| Venue: Wolseley |
| Contact: Cathy
Grobbelaar – 084 2545 205 cathy@wolfpackpear.co.za |
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October 2010 |
| Eselfontein Outdoor Festival
(Date TBA) |
| 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 |
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| 02: Matroosberg All 4 Fun
Day: 4x4 Family Fun |
| This day is being organised
to give “normal” 4x4 drivers and their families the opportunity to
get together locally and enjoy their vehicles. This day is aimed at
spectators and apart from the obstacle course, there will be a ‘time
trail’ to test speed and road holding. |
| Venue: Matroosberg Nature
Reserve |
Contact: Didi Greeff – 023
312 2282
www.matroosberg.com |
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| 16: Michell’s Pass Half
Marathon |
| This major annual sporting
event, hosted by the Ceres Athletic Club, takes runners through the
beautiful Michell’s Pass, the gateway to the Ceres valley. |
| Venue: Michell’s Pass,
between Ceres and Wolseley |
| Contact: Lionel Hill – 023
312 2143 |
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November 2010 |
| 5 &
6: Ceres Golf Classic |
| 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 |
| Contact:
Gerhard Gelderblom |
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| 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 |
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| Gydosig Christmas
Light Festival (Date TBA) |
| 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. |
| Venue: Gydosig
Retirement Village, Prince Alfred’s Hamlet |
| Contact: Marlene
Morkel – 023-313 3731 |
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December 2010 |
| Ceres Christmas Market |
| 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.
Friday & Saturday evening will include life entertainment and
music by local artists and musicians.
The Sunday evening will be a Gospel and Christmas Carols evening
involving various local churches and choir groups. |
| Venue: Voortrekker
Road, Ceres |
| Contact: Witzenberg
Municipality – Jo-Ann Krieger Tel. 023 316 1854 |
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