VOLMAANPIEKNIEKS BY DIE TAALMONUMENT

Date: 3 & 4 February 2012
Time: 17:00 – 22:00
Venue: Taalmonument, Gabbema Doordriftstraat, Paarl

Cost: R15 volwassenes, R10 studente, R5 kinders (gratis onder ses jaar) by die hek

Piekniekliefhebbers moenie die volmaanpieknieks by die Afrikaanse Taalmonument op Paarlberg misloop nie. Dié pieknieks is gewild onder plaaslike inwoners én oorsese besoekers, wat veral die sonsondergang en naguitsig van die vallei geniet. Die volmaanpiekniek lok dikwels tot meer as 700 piekniekgangers.

Besoekers is welkom om hul eie piekniekmandjie saam te bring of een by Volksmond Koffiewinkel te bestel (tel. 021 863 2800 of e-pos navraag. Volksmond sal tot om 22:00 oop wees vir ligte verversings. 

ʼn Begeleide Monumenttoer sal aangebied word om 18:30 en 19:30.Geen honde en vure word toegelaat nie. Besoekers moet onthou om flitse en warm klere saam te bring. Veilige parkering is beskikbaar en toegang word beheer

Navrae: Amira Clayton tel. 021 872 3441 of E-POS navraag.

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DAVY DRAGON'S GUIDE TO THE NIGHT SKY

Date: 4 February – 18 March & 14 April - 17 June 2012
Time: Saturday and Sunday at 12:00
Venue: Iziko Planetarium, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
Cost: Adults (19 years and older) R25; Children, students and SA Pensioners R10

One day Magic Milo and his friend, Sammy Starfish, meet Major Tom who makes their dream come true by taking them on a magical trip into space. Join us and discover what it's like to be an astronaut!

Especially for children aged 5 – 12

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ATLANTIC RAIL DAY TRIPS

Date: 12 February 2012
Time: 10h30 - 16h40
Venue: Monument Station, Cape Town

Cost: Prices are R220 for Adults and R110 for Children 3 to 12.

If you are looking for something different to do with family, friends or even on your own, why not take a steam train ride on one of the day trips run by Atlantic Rail? Our train consists of wooden bodied vintage coaches dating from 1922 to 1938. One of the coaches is a lounge car with a full cash bar service. The steam locomotive we use is a Class 24 steam loco built in 1949.

We run regular day trips around the peninsula. This scenic route winds along the rugged coast of False Bay with the waves crashing on the rocks below, through villages scrambling up the steep slopes and along the beautiful coves and beaches.

The train leaves Cape Town and travels between the famous Newlands rugby and cricket grounds to Muizenburg. Traveling on to False Bay where the view of the ocean is spectacular. The railway line skirts the rocks as it travels through the quaint village of Kalk Bay, then snakes through Fish Hoek and Glencairn, finally coming to an end in Simonstown with a view of the naval dockyard.

Passengers are free to go to the beach, grab a bite to eat or stroll through the town.

The train returns along the same route back to Cape Town.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL info@atlanticrail.co.za and 021 556 1012 (office hours) to book!

UPCOMING TRAIN TRIPS

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FOUR MONTHS OF CAPE SUNSET - AT HALF PRICE

Date: Daily until 29 February 2012
Time: from 18h00 daily
Venue: The Lower Cable Station, Tafelberg Road, Cape Town

Cost: R97.50 per adult and R47.50 per child

As the days get longer, our unrivalled sunsets arrive later… and so does the Cableway’s closing. Tickets are half-price after 18h00 from Tuesday, November 1, 2011, to Wednesday, February 29, 2012. This is valid on return tickets only. These tickets can only be bought from the Cableway’s ticket office at the Lower Cable Station from 18h00.

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DELHEIM PICNICS DAILY BY THE RIVERSIDE

Date: Daily until April 2012
Time: 12h00 - 15h00
Venue: Delheim wine farm, Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch

Cost: A basket for two R260 (excluding additional beverages), basket for four R520, A special basket for children under the age of 12, is R65

Summer has arrived, the mercury is rising, and attention turns again to the sunny Cape outdoors. Enjoy a gourmet picnic on the lawn at the riverside behind the Delheim cellar (mere meters away from where Bessie the cow drank 20 litres of wine: though we don’t suggest a repeat performance by our visitors!) seven days a week at 12h00, until the end of April 2012. The best score of all is the Delheim wine, sold at cellar door prices to Delheim picnickers, sans a restaurant mark-up

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On the menu this season is smoked salmon; a salad of home-smoked chicken breast with celery, spring onions, homemade pickled pumpkin and pomegranate kernels; a curried lentil salad with mint and peppadews; mascarpone cheese & fig spread; leberwurst pâté; locally-made blue cheese; freshly-cut biltong; homemade dolmades; zwiebelkuchen (German onion pie); beef samoosas; pimento-stuffed olives from Chrisna’s Deli; sun-ripened cocktail tomatoes; freshly-baked farm bread; focaccia and crackers.

Those who still have room for dessert can opt for fresh fruit or something sweeter – koeksisters & Gabriele chocolates (which I’m sure would be Bessie’s choice; but don’t let that dissuade you!) A large bottle of sparkling water is included in the price and a vegetarian option is available on request.

A special basket for children under the age of 12, priced at R65, includes a bratwurst hotdog, carrot sticks, raisins, Gouda cheese, crackers, yoghurt, fresh fruit, a chocolate brownie with ice cream, and a fruit juice.

Best of all, if you bounce out of bed to discover a sunny day, let us know before 10h30 and your basket can still be prepared.

Contact the restaurant team via EMAIL or telephone (021) 888-4607.

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DAILY TOURS ON THE JOLLY ROGER PIRATE BOAT

Date: Daily during the month of January
Time: Morning cruise at 11h00, Afternoon and sunset cruise times are seasonal and weather dependant
Venue: Shop 8 Quay 5, V & A Waterfront
Cost: R60 - R220 pp

Ahoy Matey! Welcome aboard. Take the kids on a swashbuckling adventure aboard the Jolly Roger Pirate Boat.

The Jolly Roger is the only authentic Pirate Ship in South Africa and sails daily from Quay 5 in the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. Built for any occasion we offer daily scheduled tours.

For more information on daily cruises, rates and times Click Here or phone (021) 4210909 or EMAIL.

THE WHEEL OF EXCELLENCE 

Date: Every day from Tue to Sun
Time: Mon - Closed, Tue - Thur (11h00 - 19h00) & Fri - Sun (10h00 - 20h00) 
Venue: V&A Waterfront Market Square 
Entrance: Adult  = R80.00 p.p. ; Child = R40.00 p.p. (age between 4-12) ; Family Package = R210 per gondola for 2 adults and 2 children

Take an exciting trip on the Wheel of Excellence and see the harbour and mountain like you’ve never seen them before. This big wheel ride is a great treat for the entire family, offering loads of smiles and unrivalled views.

Much like the U.K’s London Eye, the giant R40 Wheel of Excellence will change the Mother City’s skyline. The giant Observation Wheel, a first for Cape Town and South Africa, is a unique way to savour panoramic bird’s-eye views of Cape Town, Paarl, Table Mountain and Robben Island. Sporting 30 fully-enclosed cabins, friends and family can sit back and savour the city skyline on the 12-15 minute round trip. (which consists of 4 revolutions)

The Wheel also offers two wheel chair friendly and accessible cabins.

Tickets are available at the on site booking office. For more information Click Here or phone 076 276 6962 or EMAIL.

Date: Every Saturday

Venue: Stellenbosch Waldorf School at the Spier Wine Farm on Annandale Road.

Time: 09:00 to 14:00

For food that doesn't cost the earth, find freshly harvested organic and biodynamic produce, which is farmed in partnership with the earth and not against it. Pasture-reared chickens, Cheese, Breads, Prepared and Preserved Foods. Also Skin Care and Household products.

Breakfasts, Brunch and Lunches and many child friendly activities.

For more information please contact Chris on 082 969 5757

PRIMI PODS FUN KIDS ACTIVITIES

Date: Mondays to Fridays
Venue: Primi Piatti Sea Point, 51 Regent Road, Sea Point

Come and join us for the kids activities at Primi Sea Point, a different kind of fun everyday of the week.

Mondays: Primi Pods Art & Fun (16h00 - 18h00)

Tuesdays: Biscuit Decorating (16h00 - 18h00)

Wednesdays: Primi Pods Pizza Making & play dough (14h00 - 18h30)

Thursdays: Primi Pods Face painting & balloon shapes (16h00 - 18h00)

Fridays: Primi Pods Story telling time (09h00 - 11h00)

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STORY TIME AT CAFE PARADISO

Date: Mondays to Fridays
Venue: Cafe Paradiso, 110 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town

Time: Story time: 17h30 – 18h30; Kid’s projects: 18h30 – 19h30

Bring the kids and join us for a two hour HAPPY HOUR at Cafe Paradiso this winter. At 17h30, the little ones can snuggle up next to a roaring fireplace with blankies and cushions for STORY TIME with renowned storytellers, Gavin Bonner or Marie Vorster. And then at 18h30 they can enjoy KID’S PROJECTS in the bakery – making their very own pizza, baking colourful cupcakes or creating gingerbread men.

Our cosy story room can keep up to fifteen tots entertained while mum and dad relax after a long day. Monday – Friday Story time: 17h30 – 18h30 Kid’s projects: 18h30 – 19h30

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BABY PLAY DATE

Date: Every Friday morning
Time: 10 - 12pm
Venue: Planet Kids, Wherry Road Muizenberg

On Friday mornings from 10 am – 12 noon there will be a group for 6 – 12 month olds for Mommies and Daddies and babies to socialize. As we only charge from 10 months old the younger babies and their parents can come in completely for free. The 10 -12 month olds will be charged from R20 – R22 a once-off session (depending on their age).

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