DAVY DRAGON'S GUIDE TO THE NIGHT SKY

Date: 1 - 21 March 2010

Venue: Iziko Planetarium, 25 Queen Victoria Street,, Cape Town, South Africa

Time:Saturday & Sunday – 12:00 Extra show! 22 March – 12:00

Come and join Davy Dragon as he learns all about the sky above so that he can fulfil his
dream of becoming the world’s best flying dragon! This is a playful introduction to
astronomy. Just right for inquiring young minds.

For the School Holidays!

SUNSHINE SIMON AND THE DARK DAY

Date: 7 March - 11 April 2010

Venue: Iziko Planetarium, 25 Queen Victoria Street,, Cape Town, South Africa

Time: Monday to Friday – 12:00 & 13:00 Saturday & Sunday – 12:00

One day Mister Sun didn’t come up! So Sunshine Simon, a brave little sheep, and his
friend Robert were sent on a quest to fetch Mister Sun. Did they succeed? Join them on
their adventure and find out! For children aged 5–12.

SILLY SOLLY AND THE SHOOTING STARS

Date: 10 June - 12 July 2010

Venue: Iziko Planetarium, 25 Queen Victoria Street,, Cape Town, South Africa

Time: Monday to Friday – 12:00 & 13:00 Saturday & Sunday – 12:00

Solly Snail wants to be chosen for his garden’s soccer team and thinks up ways to become a speedier snail, so that he will be chosen. He decides to ask a shooting star to help him, but does his plan work and will he be chosen for his garden’s soccer team? Join him on his quest and find out for yourself!

For more information please contact (021) 4813900

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SA’s BIGGEST MAGIC SHOW EVER

Date: 3 - 10 March 2010

Venue: Artscape Theatre, D F Malan Street, Foreshore, Cape Town
Times: 7h30pm

Join the College of Magic for SA’s Biggest Magic Show Ever! Discover the world of imagination with a cast of over 60 enchanting performers, hilarious comic characters, grand illusion and theatrical wonder as astonishment takes over and the impossible becomes reality. Sensational family holiday entertainment - fun for all ages with spectacular never-seen-before international illusions. Make sure you don’t miss the #1 holiday show in Cape Town!

For more information please contact 021 6835480 or for more information Click Here

SUGAR AND SPICE NANNY TRAINING

The Sugar & Spice Nanny Training course gives your domestic worker all the essential knowledge, practical skills and confidence she needs to take care of your young child, from birth to 3+. Now including basic baby massage in our nanny training course

Saturday 13th March: Sugar and Spice Nanny Training Kidsplay workshop. Constantia. 09:00 - 12:30. Our Kids play workshops are fun filled, hands on sessions teaching a range of creative activities for toddlers.  We included favourites like making play dough and baking as well as painting, cutting, sticking and fun in the garden. Running for one 3 ½ hour session the workshop costs R400.00 per person and we will also bring the course to you for a group of 4 or more.  Numbers are limited and booking is essential. Please contact Kirsten McIntosh 083 4060028, email kmcintosh@telkomsa.net or visit www.nannytraining.co.za for more information or to secure a place for your nanny.

Saturday 20th March: Sugar and Spice Nanny Training Kidsplay workshop. Marvellous Maids Training Room, Somerset Road, Greenpoint. 09:00 - 12:30. Our Kids play workshops are fun filled, hands on sessions teaching a range of creative activities for toddlers.  We included favourites like making play dough and baking as well as painting, cutting, sticking and fun in the garden. Running for one 3 ½ hour session the workshop costs R400.00 per person and we will also bring the course to you for a group of 4 or more.  Numbers are limited and booking is essential. Please contact Kirsten McIntosh 083 4060028, email kmcintosh@telkomsa.net or visit www.nannytraining.co.za for more information or to secure a place for your nanny.

Click here to register for courses

We will happily come to your home and run courses for groups of 5 or more at a reduced rate in the Greater Cape Town Area. Please contact Kirsten McIntosh kmcintosh@telkomsa.net for details.

For more information Click Here

THE RAINBOW PUPPET THEATRE - THE BRAVE LITTLE EASTER RABBIT

Date: 13 March, 20 March, 27 March 2010

Venue: The Constantia Waldorf School, Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia
Times: 10h00 & 11h15 (Please call to confirm show)

Situated at the Constantia Waldorf School, tucked away in the Kindergarten building is the only permanent Puppet Theatre in South Africa. The Rainbow Puppet Theatre has been performing to the public every Saturday morning at 10h00 and 11h15 for 17 years.

Our artistically painted theatre has a permanent team of five puppeteers complimented with full stage lighting, beautiful glove, rod and shadow puppets and even live music.  We can seat up to 60 guests! Although our shows are widely regarded as entertainment for children, adults who come into contact with it soon fall under its enchanted spell. Aside from a few other stories, our Rainbow Puppet Theatre usually performs well-known Grimm’s Fairy Tales such as ‘Snow White and Rose Red’, ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and ‘Hansel and Gretel’.  We have about 16 different stories altogether which rotates on a monthly basis.

For more information contact 021 783 2063

NOORDHOEK FARM VILLAGE KIDS ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE  

Date: March 2010

Venue: Noordhoek Farm Village at the Bandstand , Cnr Chapmans Peak Road & Village Lane, Noordhoek, Cape Town

Cost: Free

Time: 10h30 - 12h30

MARCH 2010 KIDS ACTIVITIES AT NOORDHOEK FARM VILLAGE

Sat 13 March 2010: Science Day  
Calling all wacky scientists – put on your experimental caps and have fun mixing potions. Experience the magic of what’s in your kitchen with a demonstration of scientific experiments. Come and join us at Noordhoek Farm Village to conduct your own science experiment that is both educational and fun!

Sat 20 March 2010:   Magic Show
Meet Vegas the bunny at the Noordhoek Farm Village magic show. Our magician will make Vegas appear and disappear in the rabbit in the hat trick. Other astonishing tricks will enthrall and captivate your children. Thrilling magic tricks as well as balloon art and facepainting.

Sat 27 March 2010:   Shell Craft Day
Turn your seashells into magical gardens, decorative ornaments or wild animals at Noordhoek Farm Village this Saturday. These treasures from the sea will be transformed into decorative art or gifts using the natural beauty, colours, shapes and patterns from our coastline. Kids could start their own beachcombing hobby at home.

For more information Click Here

DURBANVILLE PLAASFEES

Date: 13 March 2010

Venue: Diemersdal Wine Estate, off Adderley Road, Durbanville

Time: 09:00 - 16:00

Die Durbanville Plaasfees, wat deur Bergsig aangebied word, vind weer plaas op 13 Maart 2010 op die Diemersdal wynlandgoed.  Hierdie is 'n jaarlikse instelling en sal vir die derde agtereenvolgende jaar met groot sukses aangebied word.

Dit is die een fees waar die groter gemeenskap byeen kom en 'n lekker plaas atmosfeer kan geniet.  Daar is stalletjies, kindervermaak, baie te ete en drinke, musiek en natuurlik plaasdiere.

Hunker jy met nostalgie terug na die dae toe jy op strooibale gesit, koeie geruik en die skape hoor blêr het? Dan is dit die fees vir jou.  Net 'n hanetreetjie buite die stad kan jy soos 'n befaamde fynproewer pannekoek, poeding en potjiekos proe en by die stalletjies enigiets van juwele, konfyt en nog baie meer koop.

BABY COMPETITION

Date: 12 or 13 March 2010

Venue: Parow Centre, Corner De La Rey & Vootrekker, Parow

Cost: R20 : Proceeds go to charity

Time: 10h00 - 17h00

Win Your Share of Prizes!
If your bundle of joy is between 0 - 18 months, Visit our Baby Photo Station to enter!

Categories
0 -3, 3 - 6, 6 - 12 & 12 - 18 months.

For more information Click Here

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STROLLER FUN WALK AND BABY WORKSHOP

Date: 12 March 2010

Venue: Parow Centre, Corner De La Rey & Vootrekker, Parow

Cost: Free

Time: 08:00 - 11:00

Programme
Registration : 08:00
Zone Fitness - Stroller Fun Walk : 08:15
Workshop : 08:45
Light Breakfast : 09:15
Workshop : 10:15

Limited space - Bookings to be done on a first come first serve basis. To make a booking contact Karis or Esley on 021 930 8570, weekdays between 09:00 & 16:00 from 1 March 2010.

Please bring old baby clothes & toys for the Ubuntu Baby House.

For more information Click Here

OMMIBERG 'ROUND THE ROCK 2010 ' HITS THE PAARL WINE ROUTE

Date: 13 March 2010

Venue: Paarl Wine Route (participating wine farms - 10 Chapters Wine Bar * Fairview Estate * Juno Wines * KWV * Laborie * Mellasat Vineyards * Nederburg  * Rhebokskloof Wine Estate * Ridgeback Wines  * Seidelberg Wine Estate * The Mason's Winery * Under Oaks * Volksmond Coffee Shop * Windmeul Kelder)

Cost: R50.00 per person (includes Tasting glass and tasting of the 2010 young wine) Children under 18 FREE

Experience a unique opportunity to sample the first of the 2010 vintage.  Come and taste unfiltered wine straight from the tank in the middle of harvest time!  Savour the young wines with a complimentary portion of flavoursome onion cake or onion tart.

This event offers visitors the unique opportunity to taste young wines from the 2010 vintage, straight from the tank. Participating wineries will be throwing open their doors and inviting guests to come and enjoy an unforgettable experience, slap bang in the middle of harvest time.

The less adventurous can sit back with appetising food, good wine and relax to the soothing tunes of some of the great musicians that will perform on the day.  From picnic baskets to sparkling wine and oysters will be available.  As this is a family outing, provision has been made for the kids. Each wine farm is going to make sure that there will be enough activities to keep the small folk occupied while mom and dad take their taste buds on a trip. Children will go in free of charge.

Children can enjoy pony rides, slip-n-slides, tractor and trailer rides.

For more information Click Here

PLANET KIDS - SINGLE PARENT PLAY DATE

Venue: Planet Kids, 3 Wherry Road, Muizenberg

Time: from 16.00

Come and meet other single parents in a relaxed space while your kids enjoy themselves too.  And if you don’t have any kids of your own, bring a niece or nephew or a friend’s kid!
Adults free with every paying child.

For more information please contact 021 788 3070

CAPE ARGUS PICK 'N PAY TRICYCLE TOUR AND JUNIOR TOUR

Date: Saturday, 13 March 2010
Venue: Youngsfield Military Base, Wynberg
Route: 1,5 km
Ages: Open to boys and girls under six.
Entries open: Wednesday, 20 January 2010

For more information about the Tricycle Tour Click Here

Event: Cape Argus Pick n Pay Junior Tour, presented by Spur Steak Ranches
Date: Saturday, 13 March 2010
Venue: Youngsfield Military Base, Wynberg
Route: 5 km & 10 km
Ages: Six to 12-year-olds
Entries open: Wednesday, 20 January 2010

Attention Moms and Dads!

We are very excited to announce that the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Tricycle Tour AND Junior Tour will now take place the day before the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour!
This is especially great news for our out-of-town Cycle Tour participants who bring their little ones along to Cape Town and we can’t wait to see you there!
Once again, there will be plenty of refreshments and entertainment, and it promises to be a great day out for the whole family!

For more information about the Junior Tour Click Here

CENTURY CITY SPORTS FESTIVAL

Date: 19  - 22 March 2010

Venue: Central Park, Century City

It will also include Touch Rugby tournaments,  Five-a-side Corporate Soccer competitions,  Kermesse road circuit cycling races, Dragon Boat Racing, a Western Province Junior Canoe Marathon, the Century City Golf Challenge and Schools’ Touch Rugby and Soccer competitions.
The festival will offer all day fun, food and entertainment for the whole family with a Kiddie’s Corner near the field offering a wide range of entertainment including a jumping castle, a giant slide, face painting, balloons and free-style soccer jugglers

For more information please contact Daniel on  021 433 1155, 072 2121 053 .

EQUAL ZEAL PARENT CHATZ, EXTRA MURAL PROGRAMMES AND UPCOMING APRIL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

EQuip yourself and be inspired to be a more effective parent. Join us for our monthly Parentz Chatz - the last Tuesday of every month! (Bookings close on Friday, 19th March 2010)

Holistic Kids presents: Reflexology/Yoga and Massage for Kidz

Date: 23 March 2010

Venue: Earth Cafe, Parklands
Time: 10h00 - 12h00
Investment Fee : R100/person (includes a sweet treat, super prizes and an EQual Zeal Gift)

To book your seat at our Parentz Chatz please contact me on angelique@equalzeal.com or on (021) 553 5858. 

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April Holiday Programme for Kidz…

Zeal Plan for Term 2 (Grade R - Grade 12)

Date: 7 April 2010

Time: 09h00 - 15h00
Investment fee : R450.00 (includes Zeal Kit & resources and light refreshments)

Help your kids prepare for Term 2 by equipping them with the tools needed to be emotionally and academically successful.  This workshop aims at reflecting objectively on what they have achieved thus far, and what they would like to achieve in the future.  A realistic goal setting plan is provided to ensure movement in the right direction as well as motivation to maintain momentum. 

I am Clever in my Own Way (Grade R – Grade 12)

Date: 8 April 2010

Time: 09h00 - 15h00
Investment fee : R450.00 (includes Workshop Kit & resources and light refreshments)

In essence, intelligence is not a single entity based purely on an IQ score, but rather on a wide range of talents.  The old idea that an IQ score of over 140 represents a “genius” is no longer accepted.  Intelligence is a multi-faceted concept which may refer to more than a single type of ability.  This workshop explores the issue of achievement anxiety and help your children to identify their specific areas of strength and in doing so, assist in boosting their self-esteem.

Staying True to Myself (Grade 8 – Grade 11)

Date: 9 April 2010

Time: 09h00 - 15h00
Investment fee : R450.00 (includes Workshop Kit & resources and light refreshments)

Being a teenager these days can be a real challenge!  Being popular seems to be the order of the day and very often can come at a very high price.  Peer pressure can challenge and strengthen your confidence, help you learn more about who you are and what you believe, and teach you that friendships are great.  BUT, it can also be very confusing and sometimes painful.  This workshop provides the tools for your children to choose their own destiny.

For further information and to register, please contact me on angelique@equalzeal.com or on (021) 553 5858.

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8-week Zeal for Life® Extra-Mural Programme
for Grades R - 8 (Micro Zeals, Mini-Zeals and Major Zeals)

Date: Session 1 commencing on Friday, 23rd April 2010

Time: Age dependent
Investment fee : R1 200/term (R400 per month) (includes course materials and age-appropriate Zeal Kit)

Venue: The Blouberg Life Coaching Studio for Kids® in Melkbosstrand

Equip your children with a powerful toolkit to deal with the challenges facing them in today's modern world.  EQ training at its best! This programme is an takes place once a week for an hour as an optional extra-mural during the school term.

(Arrangements can be made to present the programme at a school-based venue and to offer it as a School Extra-Mural to children aged 5 - 18 years)

Registrations close on Wednesday, 14th April 2010

For further information and to register, please contact me on angelique@equalzeal.com or on (021) 553 5858.

BABY HANDS SA PARENT WORKSHOP - BABY SIGN LANGUAGE FOR HEARING BABIES

Date: 27 March 2010
Venue: 8 Vermeer Street, De La Haye, Bellville

The workshop is a once-off parent workshop which usually takes 2 hours. It includes a DVD with over 160 South African signs, a wall chart, a booklet, pen, bag and a certificate of completion. We cover everything from the history of Baby Signing to the research; how to tell if a baby is ready and you leave knowing over 60 signs.

Parent Workshop:

The workshop covers:
• Background on Baby Sign Language
• Summary of Academic studies
• Benefits of Signing With Babies
• How to tell when your baby is ready
• Baby Hands Steps to Signing
• Signs to begin with
• Introduction to some Baby Signing Games

Like what you see, purchase the workshop pack on the day for R400. incl. workshop manual, DVD with 160 signs, Baby Hands pen and bag, certificate of completion. Purchase your pack on the day and receive a special gift!

For more information Click Here or contact Clea on 0842076900 or EMAIL

RAPPORT WESKUS LAGOONFEES 2010

Date: 26 - 28 March 2010

Venue: Clud Mykonos Resort and Casino, Langebaan Road Langebaan

Entry: Ticket prices between R40 - R120. Children under seven admitted free.  
Times: 26 March: 16h00 to 24h00; Saturday 27 March: 10h00 to 24h00; Sunday 28 March: 11h00 till 18h00.

This is a vibrant festival packed with music, various lagoon and other sports. There will be a children's tent with exciting activities, food and wine stalls and lots of other stalls. A beer tent will also be open, Miss Lagoon and lots of beach activities will take place too. Lovely West coast cuisine and lots more will be on offer. The artists and the programme appear on the website. Please see the website for further details.

For more information Click Here

KIDS KARNIVAL AT SOMERSET MALL

Date: 27 March - 11 April 2010

Venue: Somerset Mall, Intersection of N2 & R44, Centenary Drive,Somerset West

Entry: R20

This Easter Holiday Join us for

• Play on Jumping Jack's Jumping Castle
• Take a joy ride on the kiddie rides
• Balls of fun in the Ball pond
• Meet the Easter bunny
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Have your Face Painted
• Parents relax at the koffe corner with Komplimentary Koffy

Join the kids karnival klub before 26 March and you could win shopping vouchers to the value of R1000!

For more information Click Here

THE UGLY DUCKLING AND OTHER STORIES AT THE BAXTER THEATRE

Date: 27 March - 10 April 2010

Venue: Baxter Theatre Centre, P O Box 297, Rondebosch,7701, Cape Town, South Africa

Entry: R35 p/p
Times: 10:30am and 12:00pm

The Lilliput Children's Theatre Company will return to the Baxter Theatre with The UGLY DUCKLING and Other Stories  over the Easter school holidays.

The Ugly Duckling, The Kings New Clothes and The Princess and the Swineherd , are three magical stories by the Danish ‘weaver of dreams’, Hans Christian Anderson. Filled with colourful characters, this stage adaptation sticks closely to the original fairytales. All three stories have wonderful lessons to be learnt: Don’t be judgmental (Ugly Duckling) – an ugly duckling can turn into a beautiful swan, don’t be greedy (Princess and the Swineherd) and don’t be foolish (The kings new clothes). This show is a fairytale classic for the whole family and the duration of the show is 45 minutes.

For more information please contact the Baxter Theatre on (021) 685 7880. For more information or for bookings Click Here

KIDZVILLE AT TYGERVALLEY

Date: 27 March - 11 April 2010

Venue: Tyger Valley Centre, Cnr. Bill Bezuidenhout and Willie van Schoor Avenues, Bellville

GIRL POWER

Date: 7 April 2010

Venue: Tyger Valley Centre, Cnr. Bill Bezuidenhout and Willie van Schoor Avenues, Bellville

Cost: R75 per person

Time: 10h00 - 14h00

CHILDREN'S STORYTIMES AT THE BOOK LOUNGE

SPOT

Date: 27 March 2010

Venue: The book Lounge, 71 Roeland St, Cape Town

Entry: FREE
Times: 11h00

Spot the little yellow dog is having his birthday and would love for you to come and join in the fun. Spot the lovable dog created by Eric Hill, comes to live at the Book Lounge, well for today anyway. Definitely a ‘paw print’ day!

For more information or for bookings Click Here

FULL-MOON PICNICS AT THE TAALMONUMENT

Diarise the full-moon picnic dates for 2010 summer season:
Sa. 27 March 2010 moonrise 17:00, sunset 18:48

Fr. 30 April 2010 time: 5pm - 10pm (moonrise 8.17pm)

Time: any time from 17:00 – 22:00

Bring your own picnic basket or prebook a basket by selecting delectable products from the picnic menu at VOLKSMOND, the new restaurant at the monument. For more information about the picnic menu, call 021 863 2800 or send an e-mail to volksmond@taalmonument.co.za.

R12 adults | R5 students | R2 children

No dogs and fires allowed. Remember your torch. For general enquiries, call 021 872 3441.

STARGAZING AT THE TAALMONUMENT

Entry: R20 - R10

Stargazing at the Taalmonument Orion the hunter and the hunting scene is the theme of the next stargazing evening at the Taalmonument in Paarl on 13 March 2010 .

From 20:00 – 23:00 members of OOG (Orion Observation Group), an informal stargazing club from the Boland, will share their telescopes with visitors, focusing on well-known constellations and planets. Guests are advised to take along binoculars. The evening starts with a picnic from 18:00. Visitors are welcome to take their own picnic baskets. The event will be cancelled if the weather is bad.

SILLY BILLY'S FUN FOR MARCH

Venue: Glengarry Village, Corner De Bron and Fairtrees Road, Eversdal

2 Jumping Castles, huge Jungle Gym, Ball Tunnel, Motorbikes and other goodies to ride on, dress up, play dough, colouring in, a black board, on weekends we have face painting. A small section (totally separate) where there is a little house with some goodies, for the smaller kids.

For more information Click Here

QUALITY HOME BASED HOLIDAY CARE DURING THE JUNE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Date: 10 June - 12 July 2010

Venue: 18 Kew Road, Little Mowbray, Southern Suburbs

RSVP: Interested parents should contact Sharon ASAP

• Quality home based holiday care for Grade 1 - 3
• Safe, child friendly environment
• Experienced mother of 3 (many years experience teaching Sunday School and ran a small day care from home)
• Mother of 10, 11 and 12 year old
• 08h00 - 17h00
• Indoor and Outdoor Activities (Indoor: Craft Activity, Art Corner and reading area. Out door: Walled garden with tree house and space for ball games and outdoor seating.)
• Daily take-home craft activity
• Healthy snacks included
• Maximum 20 children
• 2 adults to supervise indoor and outdoor area
• R65 per day (discount will be considered if parents book for full week or if they have more than 1 child)

Interested parents should please contact Sharon Taylor on (021) 689 8828 or Cell:072 035 0466 or EMAIL

METAMORPHIC ADVENTURES HOLIDAY CAMPS DURING JUNE SCHOOL HOLIDAY

Date: Session 1 (19 June - 26 June 2010) , Session 2 (27 June - 4 July 2010)

Venue: To be advised at time of booking (for reasons of safety)

Entry: R1500.00 per child per session (special rates for attending both sessions or booking more than one child can be negotiated)

Please note that any child / children coming from outside of the Western Cape / local Cape Town area can be picked up at Cape Town International airport on the day they are scheduled to attend camp, 2 hours before they are scheduled to depart for the camp site.  We welcome children from all over South Africa. 

Price includes:  All meals, transport, accommodation and Facilitation and FUN, FUN, FUN!!

For more information and bookings please contact Tanyan Gradwell on 0828395529 or 021 932 5843 or EMAIL

For more information Click Here

COOL RUNNINGS - TOBOGGAN TRACK

Venue: Off Carl Cronje Street / Opposite Bellville Velodrome
Entry: R20 - R200

Tuesdays to Fridays: 12h00
Saturdays & Sundays: 09h00
Public & School Holidays: 09h00

Cool Runnings brings you Africa`s first downhill sled track. Find out what millions of Cool Runners are raving about worldwide. Hours of affordable outdoor fun for everyone.

COTLANDS P2P PHOTO COMPETITION

Date: Entries closes on 30 April 2010

Venue: Postal entries or Shopping centres countrywide
Times: Closing date 30 April 2010

The Cotlands Prenatal 2 Primary photo competition is a fundraising initiative to support the work of the Cotlands foundation. The competition is for children from birth to seven years old and entrants stand in line to win great prizes to the value of R100 000.

Correctly complete an entry form and select the applicable age category — and attach a clear close-up photo of your child.

The entry is valid once the fixed donation fee of R40 (forty rand) has been paid and the entry form signed.

For more information EMAIL or Click Here to download the entry form

LITTLE BOOKWORMS KIDS BOOK CLUB

Date: Weekly or twice weekly
Time: Morning and afternoon workshops are available and are about an hour long
Venue: 20 Blackbird Road, Sunnydale.  Blackbird Road runs off Longboat Road and is situated near Longbeach Mall.
Fees:

Option 1:   1 workshop p/week (4 workshops p/m) – R 200.00 (Includes a free book every month!) (Siblings discount – R 180.00 each)
Option 2:   2 workshops p/ week (8 workshops p/m) – R350.00 (Includes a free book every month!) (Siblings discount – R 330.00 each)
To get this off the ground I am offering one free trial workshop per child. Please contact me to schedule your child's trial workshop!

Little Bookworms Kids Book Club is a weekly or twice weekly workshop for children 

between the ages of 2 - 7 years.  Let your kids discover the wonderful world of books and encourage a love of reading!  At these workshops we will be reading & discussing books/stories.  Age appropriate books/stories with a lesson/meaning are read.  Book related activities will then be done with your child.  Book lending & sales are available. 

you would like more information or enrollment forms, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will forward them on to you. 

Contact Angela Mouton on 082 3535 113

WARWICK WINE ESTATE GOURMET PICNIC EXPERIENCE

Date: 1 March  - 30 April 2010

Venue: Warwick Wine Estate, Adam Tas Street R44 Elsenberg area Stellenbosch

Entry: Wine-tasting: R25 per tasting (refunded on purchase); Picnic (serves 2 to 3): R299 per basket; Kiddies’ picnic: R49 per basket; ‘BIG 5’ Wine Safari: R50 per adult; Children under 12 go free.  
Times: 09h00  -  18h00

The designer, private ‘Picnic Pods’ seat up to twelve people are situated in the sun-splashed forested are. These elements are bound to be highly popular so advanced booking is advised. ‘The Forest Courtyard’ was inspired by the historical Parisian ‘Jardin du Luxembourg’ and comprises a gravelled area with tables and chairs adjacent to the water feature. Children can play on the state-of-the art jungle-gym while parents’ minds are at ease in this child-friendly, chic, bistro-style locale. ‘The Lawns’ spill out onto the dam and a wide expanse of greenery boasts relaxing spaces where visitors can repose at leisure, captivated by the majestic vineyards, mesmerising sky and glorious greenbelt. Shaded by umbrellas, patrons can relax on scatter cushions and bean-bags making for a great siesta while being served by your own picnic butler! Warwick Wine Estate is indeed doing things a little differently. Isn’t that what you would expect? So, come along this summer, make a family outing of it, and ‘taste the difference’.

Warwick’s opening hours are as follows: Monday to Thursday and Sunday: 09h00 – 17h00; Friday, Saturday and public holidays: 09h00 until 18h00. Menus are frequently updated and can be downloaded from the website. The Warwick team have adopted a ‘zero-carbon-footprint-approach’ to the packaging design with all components being either recyclable or bio-degradable, and disposal facilities are clearly demarcated.

For more information please contact Warwick Wine Estate on 021 884 3144  

PONY RIDES AT DELVERA

Date: Every Sunday
Time: 11h00 - 14h00
Venue: Delvera is situated on the corner of the R44 and Muldersvlei Road between Klapmuts and Stellenbosch.
Entrance: R10

Every Sunday – famliy day at Delvera
pony drawn cart rides for children 11:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 14:00 - weather permitting
Delvera has recently adopted a gorgeous pony giving him a new home and very important new vocation, going by the very apt name of Beauty. Beauty is now responsible for pony rides at Delvera (lead by his previous owner, Frans le Roux). Beauty can take one child - or two small children - in his cart at a time. So, take a tranquil Sunday drive through to the winelands and treat your children to an enchanting pony ride every Sunday.

Contact details:
Leigh 021 464 1144

KKNK - KINDERTEATER

BOER MANIE SE MELK WORD SUUR

Venue: Onderwysgebou - Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

Entry: R50

Time: 11:30 am

`n Opwindende kinderstuk vir oud en jonk. Boer Manie en sy trawante moet rond spring om te keer dat Bella se melk nie suur word nie. Wat voer die aaklige Tersia Tandeheks in die mou en waarheen het die tandmuis verdwyn?Ver op die Vrystaatse vlaktes is daar `n plaas genaamd Madeliefievlei. Die eienaar van die pragtige plasie, boer Manie, woon saam met sy wilde seun, Neelsie, en sy gunsteling-koeitjie, Bella. Maar wat as die tandemuis eendag skielik net verdwyn en Bella se melk suur word? En wat voer die aaklige haasbek-heks, Tersia Tandeheks, die keer in die mou? Kom kuier en sing saam met boer Manie. Boer Manie se melk word suur sal deur enigeen van 2 tot 80 jaar geniet word.

For more information Click Here

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AVONTURE IN TV-LAND

Venue: Onderwysgebou - Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

Entry: R50

Met: Met Gaerin Hauptfleisch, Stephanie Hough, Esther von Waltsleben, Jan-Hendrik Opperman en Petrus du Preez

Die bekende vervaardigers van geliefde produksies soos Jan en die boontjierank, Aspoestertjie en Rooikappie is weer aan die kook! Hierdie keer met ’n ander tipe storie, maar met bekende gesigte en karakters. Mikkie is ’n Marsman en die held van ons heldin se gunsteling TV-program. Op ’n dag word dinge vreemd in TV-land toe die bekendste en mooiste sepiester ontvoer word. Mikkie en al die maats moet help om die arme vrou uit die kloue van die effens vreemde en effens vals heks se klou te kry. Dié nuwe avontuur beloof pret vir oud én jonk. So kom lag en kuier saam met die karakters in dié spannende en vermaaklike avontuur. Teikengehoor: 6 tot 9 jaar.

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DIE STORIE VAN GRATIS

Venue: Onderwysgebou - Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

Entry: R45

Die storie van Gratis is ’n papier-poppeteaterstuk wat vir oud en jonk die kans gee om die goue randjie rondom die donker wolke raak te sien, te verloor en weer te vind. Dit is fantasieteater waar amper alles van papier gemaak is en word vertel en gelees deur ’n regte egte ouma – Gesine Holm. Sy is ’n op-en-wakker-enetjie, wat dit netsoveel geniet om te vertel as wat dit vir jonges, oues en middelmatiges ’n plesier is om saam te kyk en luister. En weldra verrys die papiertoneel (geskep en gespeel deur Wiebke HolmMikula) en poog om oor te neem.

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SUPERCOOL SHOW

Venue: Noordsaal Pre-Primary, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

Entry: R60

Uiteindelik is daar ’n show vir kinders wat regtig Supercool is! Die Sama-wenner Nedine Blom se Supercool Show is ’n gatskop, hip, kontemporêre multimedia-vertoning wat Afrikaanse jeugmusiek na ’n heel nuwe vlak neem. Dit is ’n interaktiewe saamsing-vertoning vir kinders waartydens die hele gesin saamdans en -sing en sommer soos popsterre voel. Blom betrek ook kinders uit die gehoor om saam met haar op die verhoog te dans en sing. Van die Supercool-treffers sluit in ’n plesierige tongknoper Die iPod song, Die Volstruisdans, ’n Afrikaanse weergawe van The Birdie Song en Akkedisse Likkewane. Teikengehoor: 7 tot 13 jaar.

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ZIP ZAP CIRCUS SCHOOL NEW SHOW

Date: 8 - 11 April 2010

Venue: Zip Zap DOME, next to Artscape, Cape Town

Entry: R70,  kids under 5 years old are free on lap

Time: 2pm and 6:30pm, Sunday the 11th of April it will only be at 2pm

Zip Zap Circus School presents its NEW show,
“Which Way’z Up!”
This is definitely a must-see exciting show for the whole family.
A hilarious storyline takes the audience on a fun-filled journey of life in the circus . . . . Zip Zap style!

For more information please contact Zip Zap at 021 421 86 22

THE GREAT MOSCOW CIRCUS SA TOUR

Date: 16 - 27 April 2010

Venue: Grandwest Casino & Entertainment World, 1 Vanguard Drive, Goodwood

Entry: R80 - R260

Event Type: On Stage, Family

Known and recognised as one of the world`s greatest entertainment attractions, The Great Moscow Circus features the talent, skill and daring of highly-trained performers and world-class acts. It with great demand that this phenomenal show returns to South Africa to rekindle the circus flame that burns within so many of us!

Program

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LOOKING FOR AN ADVENTURE? BUSH BABY ADVENTURE TRAIL

Date: 24 April 2010

Venue: Lourensford Estate, Lourensford Road, Somerset West

The Adventure Challenge consists of a 20km mountain bike trail ride (two 10km loops) and 5km trail (two 2.5km loops) dash through nature with natural obstacles and water crossings. Teams can participate in the long or short courses and for the less energetically inclined there’s a scenic 6-7km circular route nature hike.

A bush baby trail has been developed specifically for kids between the ages of 6-10years and kicks off with a ‘sak resies’ (bag race). Children are then guided along a marked trail on foot, negotiating a number of obstacles and surprises along the way that include  live demonstrations and chats on birds, snakes and other flora and fauna.

Spur Adventure ambassador and seven-time Dusi Marathon winner, Martin Dreyer is also participating in the event and encouraging everyone to join him as all proceeds from the challenge go to Joint Aid Management (JAM), a charity that works to feed less fortunate children across South Africa.

According Group Managing Director Pierre van Tonder the Spur Adventure Charity Challenge is an outdoor experience for the whole family. “Spur Adventure is a celebration of all things South African’ an event that makes the most of our great weather, our scenic surrounds and the simple pleasure of spending time with family and friends.”

The Spur Adventure Challenges takes place on the following dates: Cape Town (Lourensford) – 18 April 2010; Pretoria (Groenkloof) – 24 April 2010; Durban (Shongweni Dam) – 2 May 2010.

Click Here for more information or contact Quantum Adventures on 021 789 0188 or 082 658 3078.

LAMBERTS BAY CRACA CRAYFISH AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Date: 22 - 24 April 2010

Venue: Lamberts Bay Caravan Park, Penguin Street, Number 2, Melkopbaai, Lamberts Bay

Entry: Adults: Thursday R40 pp; Friday R100 pp; Saturday R120 pp; Children 3 to 12 years: Thursday R20 pp; Friday R50 pp; Saturday R50 pp; Children under three admitted free.  
Times: The festival starts on 22 April at 17h00 and continues until 23h00. On Friday the festival starts at 09h00 till 23h00, and on Saturday from 08h00 till 23h00.

For more information contact Lamberts Bay Tourism  on 027 432 1000   

2010 SENSORY INTELLIGENCE PARENTING WORKSHOPS

Date: 15 and  29 May 2010

Venue: 11 Orphan Street Cape Town

Entry:   R1990 per delegate for both days

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SABC EDUCATION BABA INDABA AND KIDS INDABA CAPE TOWN

Date: 23 - 25 July 2010

Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town

Entry: Tickets are per person; under 5’s are free  
Times: 09h30  -  17h00

Baba Indaba is a baby, parenting and toddler expo with strong retail and branding presence - from bottles to bums and rooms to the womb - it’s all under one roof. To add to an already exciting expo, gift vouchers, hampers and lots of exciting prizes are to be won at the show. There is the Kiddy Tags service, prizes every hour to lucky visitors, the Speaker’s Corner, daily “Takalani Sesame” shows, baby changing and breast feeding facilities, a bottle and baby food warming station, donations for the Red Cross Children’s Hospital and prayer rooms for Muslim patrons. Kids Indaba, aimed at kids 6-12 years, is running concurrently with Baba Indaba, and visitors will be able to move freely between the two halls and will get the best of both worlds with entertainment for the whole family! The Kids Indaba includes educational exhibits, entertainment, fashion, sporting and physical activities, healthy living and toys, and lots more! This show caters for the needs and aspirations of the children in this age group and their parents.

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THE BABY EXPO CAPE TOWN

Date: 29 - 31 October 2010

Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre, 1 Lower Long Street Convention Square Cape Town

Entry: R50 pp; Children under 10: free (two children free per adult) 
Times: 09h 00  -  18h00

The Baby Expo is the biggest and best baby and parenting expo in Africa. This is largely due to our show features and exclusive brands that no other show has, such as Barney™ brought to you by Baby City, Kids Play Area, All Expenses Paid Pregnancy Competition, Pampers nappy changing rooms, breastfeeding room, Baby Clinic, welcome and registration area, workshops and so much more.
Entrance to the Barney show is free, but don’t forget to reserve your seat as seats are limited.

For more information and bookings contact 011 704 6695