1. Twee skrywers, twee boeke by Boekklub

   6:30 PM - 7:00 PM CAT
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   @ Breytenbach Sentrum

   Izak de Vries praat by die Breytenbach-boekklub met twee skrywers oor hulle boeke. Hulle is André Kruger, skrywer van ’n Redelike hoeveelheid moeilikheid, en Hannes Marais, skrywer van Halley se komeet. Die gesprek is om 18:30 vir 19:00 in Die Bôrdienghuis by die Breytenbach-sentrum. Dit kos R30 per persoon en sluit wyn en ligte eetgoed in. Bespreek by 084 501 0355 / 021 873 7376 of thebooktraders@gmail.com

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1. Quest for the Best Wine Awards Dinner

   7:00 PM - 10:00 PM CAT
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   @ Villamar

   The Old Mutual Insure Wellington Wine Route will once again host this very special and exclusive dinner - in honour of the winning wines and estates of the 2019 Quest for the Best Wine Awards.
   
   This is your opportunity to join the panel of judges and WWR members for a celebratory dinner, where the 12 winning wines are spectacularly paired with a 6-course dinner.
   
   Please note that there are only limited seats available to this event, and booking is essential.
   R950pp, Dress code: Semi-formal
   
   Bookings via email at: wellingtonwineroute@gmail.com
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1. Beauty Workshop

   6:00 PM - 10:00 PM CAT
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   @ Aan Tafel Restaurant @ Diemersfontein Estate

   The Makeup Madonna Team will be doing live model demonstrations at Aan Tafel Restaurant, Diemersfontein Estate on August 26th. Join us and end Women's month on a good and fun filled note.
   
   Book at Makeup Madonna Beauty Bar; Checkers Centre Welgelee Plein Wellington. Note that there's limited seats available, so book now!
   
   Your R190 will include a Welcome drink, Harvest platter, Lucky draw & live model demos.
   *Cash bar also available.
   
   0849197051
   Salonmakeupmadonna@gmail.com

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1. Wine Wednesdays at the Breytenbach Sentrum 28 August 2019

   4:00 PM - 8:00 PM CAT
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   @ Breytenbach Sentrum

   *** THE TOWNS' FAVOURITE WINE EVENT**
   
   This event has become one of the most popular days of the month in Wellington! Come and join our OMInsure Wellington Wine Route producers and the rest of our locals and friends to see how much fun is had on a night like this!
   
   The evening offers a splendid opportunity for a social gathering, networking session or just a good 'ol chillax - where you get to have a light mid-week wine-down - without having to lift a finger!
   
   Enjoy sampling incredible wines from a collection of our local Wellington wine producers and get to personally meet the people behind the scenes from these estates!
   
   Grab a table, order a delicious home made pizza from the Breytenbach ladies, and with a great glass of wine in hand, sit back and enjoy the live music entertainment, company and awesome atmosphere!
   
   LIVE BAND FEATURING: RONEL
   
   ***TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM QUICKET as we will no longer be doing cash ticket sales at the gate.
   
   TICKET LINK: https://www.quicket.co.za/events?search=Wine%20Wednesday
   
   KINDLY NOTE: Wine tastings and music end at 20h00. The venue closes at 21h30.
   
   We look forward to seeing you there!
   
   Dodgy weather: In the event of cold/wet weather, we simply move inside, no worries!
   
   Tickets: R50pp (only available at Quicket)
   On entry (with your Quicket ticket) you will receive a tasting wine glass as your pass to taste wine - and yes, you may take your wine glass home with you.
   
   You may buy wine by the bottle from the producers to enjoy at the event, and you can also order from them for home delivery.
   Bar facility available for other beverages.
   
   Proceeds from the ticket sales go towards community- social and educational uplitment initiatives of the Breytenbach Sentrum.
   
   The OMInsure Wellington Wine Route and all the associated member producers support the responsible enjoyment of wine/alcohol. Please enjoy your wine but act responsibly. No alcoholic beverages are sold or permitted to persons under the age of 18yrs.

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1. Sophia Kapp praat oor haar boek Kantelpunt

   6:30 PM - 7:00 PM CAT
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   @ Breytenbach Sentrum

   Kom luister wanneer Sophia Kapp by die Breytenbach-boekklub oor haar besondere boek, Kantelpunt, gesels. Die naam van die gesprekleier sal later bekend wees. Die gesprek is om 18:30 vir 19:00 in Die Bôrdienghuis by die Breytenbach-sentrum. Dit kos R30 per persoon en sluit wyn en ligte eetgoed in. Bespreek by 084 501 0355 / 021 873 7376 of thebooktraders@gmail.com

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2. Hansel and Gretel Concert

   6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CAT
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   @ Hugenote Laerskool/Huguenot Primary School Wellington

   Please join us for an entertaining evening filled with fun and laughter at our yearly Doemsie concert.
   
   We cannot wait to show off all our talent!
   
   Tickets are available at Doemsie Campus @ R50 per person.
   
   See you there!

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1. Wildsfees 30&31 Aug te Wellington-Oos NGKERK

   Starts 2019/08/30 at 4:00 PM CAT
   Ends 2019/08/31 at 9:00 PM CAT
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   @ Wellington-Oos NGKerk

   Ongelooflike wildsvleis van Middelburg te koop op die 8ste Wildsfees van Wellington-Oos NGKerk. Kom kuier saam met ons en ervaar die gasvryheid en lekker saam kuier

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1. Plaas Mark at Oude Wellington

   9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CAT
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   @ Plaas Mark at Oude Wellington

   Our beloved Wellington’s own Farmer Market’s focus is on farm, organic, green and artisanal. You will also meet talented locals and their beautiful hand-crafted products while you mingle with people who are passionate about art, animals, the environment, nature and of course, great food and music. Even our live music is home-grown! The fresh country air will soon arouse appetites and we will be ready to delight your taste buds with delicious fare made from local ingredients, artisanal food and farm fair. With so much to enjoy here and much more to take home make sure you save this date!
   
   Entry is free. Contact Susanna at +27 (0) 82 836 8924 for enquiries.
   Future Market Dates: 21 September l 5 October l 2 November l 30 November

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1. G&T50Miler

   8:45 AM - 5:00 PM CAT
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   @ Doolhof Wine Estate

   Come and ride some Gravel and some Tar in the first G&T! Choose between the 25miler (40km) and th 50miles (80km). A wonderful meander through the beautiful wheat and canola fields in Spring - but save those legs for a bit of Bainskloof!

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2. Healthy Lifestyle Festival

   9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CAT
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   @ Langkloof Roses

   Langkloof Roses Healthy Lifestyle Family Festival
   
   Join us for a Healthy Lifestyle Family Festival on Friday, 1 September 2019, 10:00 at Langkloof Rose Farm, outside Wellington.
   
   With a combination of hands-on activities and demonstrations, step-by-step guides and powerful notes, you will leave Langkloof inspired!
   
   DON’T MISS
   Two interactive talks, two hands-on workshops, a children's programme, an organic market, picnic lunch and live music!
   
   Why do we have to experience health problems before we change our lifestyle to a wholesome way of living?
   Come and learn how to enjoy abundant health through PRACTICAL tips and topics! E.g.:
   - living without synthetic chemicals
   - helping your body function optimally whilst enjoying good food,
   - rewriting your genetic coding
   - understanding the connection between your body and what you think and feel
   - making fermented foods for good gut flora/probiotics
   
   PROGRAMME
   09:00 - Farm Opens: Coffee, tea & home made waffles available in the Tearoom!
   10:00 - Healthy Food Workshop - Aritha Kruger
   11:00 - Epigenetics and Food Talk - Inè Reynierse
   11:00 - Healthy choices for children workshop (for the kids) - Aritha Kruger
   12:00 - Organic Market & Picnic
   13:30 - Intentional Lifestyle Talk - Jenina Conradie
   14:30 - Fermentation Revival Workshop - Kari Doorduin
   
   KIDS PROGRAM
   Horse Rides
   Food Workshop
   Lawn Games
   Treasure Hunt
   
   OUR SPEAKERS & THEMES
   1) Workshop on replacing harmful synthetic chemicals in your fridge, pantry, cleaning cupboard and laundry with wholesome affordable alternatives
   Aritha Kruger (Heilsame Huis)
   A home educating mom from Somerset West, passionate about wholefood nutrition and creating an environment where a family can thrive in body, spirit and soul. Aritha will hunt down the hidden chemicals in our houses and equip us to stay the course.
   
   2) The language of food: The profound world of epigenetics.
   Inè Reynierse (author of Low Carb is Lekker / Eat 2 Thrive / Eat Lekker)
   Author. Mom. Smart carb. Nutrigenomics Recipe Developer. Wellness Coach. Real Food Devourer. Life Celebrator. Thriver. Rainbow Eater. Creative Soul.
   This interactive and practical session will explain the superpowers of ordinary foods and how they speak to our unique genetic blueprint. We are quite literally in a time where we need to understand the skill of eating for dear life, eating with the next generation in mind, eating to thrive and not just survive and off course, EATING LEKKER - For Goodness’ Sake!
   
   3) Intentional Lifestyle
   Jenina Conradie (Wholelistix)
   With healing and wholeness as a passion, Jenina expresses it as a manual lymphatic drainage therapist. She honours the Creator and Restorer of Life and practise His principles in her life and practise. [Theological degree + Diploma in Somatology]
   Jenina will discuss optimizing health from a lymphatic perspective and connecting emotionally-spiritually with your body to become more connected and aware of your yourself.
   
   4) Fermentation Revival: Kombucha and other Friendly Ferments
   Kari Doorduin (Kombukarious)
   After a total breakdown a few years ago, Kari discovered the power of probiotics on her healing journey. She started to make her own kombucha. After supplying various shops in and around Paarl, the business has grown to branching out into other fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir-cheese. Kari will explore all these hands on with you.
   
   ORGANIC MARKET & PICNIC
   Bring picnic blankets, plates, etc. and buy fantastic wholesome organically grown farm produce at various stalls (or bring your own).
   Sourdough bread, spreads and pâtés, droëwors, biltong, cheese, kombucha, dried and fresh fruit, nuts and seeds, fresh vegetable juices, sauerkraut, kimchi, homemade and organic cakes and bakes, coffee, chemical-free household and beauty products, essential oils, clothing from natural fabrics, etc.
   
   Remember to bring cash!
   
   ENTRANCE FEE
   R 125 per Adult
   R 50,00 per Child 17 years and younger
   FREE: Children 4 years and under

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1. Blood donation @ Wellington Clinic

   3:00 PM - 7:00 PM CAT
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   @ WELLINGTON CLINIC, COMMUNITY HALL

   We are in need of donors to donate blood!
   
   WHERE? WELLINGTON CLINIC COMMUNITY HALL, MILNER STREET
   
   TIME? 15:00-19:00
   
   WHEN? WEDNESDAYS
   
   2 January, 6 February, 6 March, 3 April, 8 May
   
   5 June, 3 July, 7 August, 4 September
   
   2 October, 6 November, 4 December 2019
   
   Please contact Paarl Promotions on 021 8711030, or 083 796 0462 for more information.
   
   Please remember to eat something within 2 – 3 hours before attending the clinic.
   First time donors, please bring along your Identity document/Passport, driver’s licence.
   You can donate if:
   
   You’re a healthy person who leads a sexually safe lifestyle, weigh more than 50kg and aged between 16 and 65!
   Also, please increase your fluid intake throughout the day.
   We wish you nothing but happiness and success for 2019.
   
   Thank you for supporting the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS)!

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2. Chat 'n Bietjie Ball : Wellington : 4 September

   7:00 PM - 10:00 PM CAT
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   @ Welbedacht (Schalk Burger and sons)

   Business Outsurance Chat 'n Bietjie Ball live pre World Cup Tour!
   
   4 September Welbedacht Wine Farm, Wellington
   
   Kaartjies by bookings@eventurous.co.za
   Comedy

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1. Fine Wine and Dine Evening

   6:30 PM - 7:00 PM CAT
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   @ Andreas wine & Luxury Accommodation

   An exclusive opportunity to sample 5 stunning courses from Villamar, paired with 5 divine wines from Andreas and Bosman Family Vineyards. Bubbly on arrival. Booking essential.

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1. Basaar 2019 - Wellington-Noord

   8:00 AM - 1:00 PM CAT
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   @ NG Kerk Wellington Noord - Wellington Noord Geloofsgemeenskap

   Wellington-Noord se jaarlikse kerkbasaar is 'n groot hoogtepunt op die dorpskalender. Almal is welkom! Kom kuier in ons deli, tuisgebak, tuine en tossels, heerlike ontbyt, kindertafel en vermaak en ook 'n ongelooflike wit olifanttafel.

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2. Plaashek Mark @ ARAUNA

   9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CAT
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   @ Plaashek Mark

   Eetgoed / Drinkgoed / Speelgoed / Wynproe - LINTON PARK WINES / Gratis trekker ritte / Speelplek / Geskenke & vele meer.

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1. Tuin van Digters 2019

   Starts 2019/09/13 at 9:00 AM CAT
   Ends 2019/09/14 at 5:00 PM CAT
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   @ Breytenbach Sentrum

   NUUSVRYSTELLING
   Breyten Breytenbach, een van Suid-Afrika se mees gevierde en befaamde digters en oud-Wellingtonner wat op 16 September 2019 tagtig word, is die digter wat vanjaar by die jaarlikse Tuin van Digters gehuldig word.
   
   Die Tuin van Digters, die tuiste van die Afrikaanse digkuns, word op Vrydag 13 en Saterdag 14 September 2019 vir die agtste keer by die Breytenbach-sentrum in Burgerstraat 14 in Wellington aangebied. Breyten, soos hy alom in die spreektaal bekend is, het saam met sy ouers en jonger broer en suster in die huis waarin die Breytenbach-kultuursentrum 12 jaar gelede gestig is, gewoon.
   Breyten sal buiten sy huldiging Vrydagaand, waar Laurinda Hofmeyr – bygestaan deur baskitaarspeler Schalk Joubert – van sy getoonsette gedigte sal sing, ook Saterdagmiddag deelneem aan ’n paneelbespreking oor vertaling van gedigte en of sy gedigte vertaalbaar is. Saterdagaand sal hy, met musiekbegeleiding deur Schalk Joubert, van sy gedigte voorlees. ’n Huldigingsbundel van die Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns, breyten breytenbach, woordenaar woordnar, word Saterdagoggend tydens ’n paneelbespreking bekendgestel.
   ’n Ander hoogtepunt is die toekenning Saterdagaand van die Ingrid Jonker-prys vir ’n Afrikaanse debuutbundel aan Pieter Odendaal vir sy bundel asof geen berge ooit hiergewoon het nie.
   
   Ons Klyntji 2019, ’n alternatiewe, veeltalige zine wat gedigte, kortverhale, fotografie en comics publiseer, word ook bekendgestel met van die digters en skrywers wat hul gedigte en verhale sal voorlees. Getuies, ’n rymklets-trio van tussen Wellington en die Paarl, sal hul gedigte rymklets.
   
   Afrikaanse digbundels wat bekend gestel sal word, sluit in Willem S. van der Merwe se Nuwe Vrese, Christo van der Westhuizen se debuutbundel Chrisalis, Diana Ferrus se DIE VREDE KOM LATER en Gaireyah Fredericks, een van die Breytenbach-sentrum se Mengelmoesdigters, se meTTie mAAn gePLa.
   
   Daar is ook Engelse, Xhosa, Belgiese en Nederlandse teenwoordigheid. Frieda van den Heever, aanbieder van RSG se gewilde program Vers en klank, deel die verhoog met digters Danie Marais, Jolyn Phillips, Lwanda Sindaphi, Diana Ferrus en Daniel Hugo wat gedigte in Afrikaans, Xhosa en Engels sal voorlees en saam dink en besin oor wat deur vertaling gewen en verloor kan word. Prof. Yves T’Sjoen van die Universiteit van Gent sal benewens ’n huldebetoon aan Breyten Breytenbach ook vertel hoe Breyten se tagtigste verjaardag in Gent gevier gaan word. Die Nederlandse sangeres Lieke Joosen en haar twee musikante is op hulle eerste besoek aan Suid-Afrika. Sy vermeng bestaande Afrikaanse liedjies met eie toonsettings in Afrikaans van gedigte van onder andere Antjie Krog.
   
   Dan is daar spesiale optredes deur Danie du Toit, voorsanger en skrywer (en digter) van Spoegwolf met sy kitaar, die talentvolle jong Akimba-musiekgroep, die digters van hoop van die Weltevrede Sekondêre Skool in Wellington, poësieteater deur die Breytenbach-sentrum se dramagroep, Woorde op Akkoorde deur Frazer Barry en sy musikante tussen 13:00 en 14:00 Saterdag, Willemien/Philomène en :amaFranx met musiek oor die konteks van die lewe, die liefde en die spasies tussenin, en Elsabé Daneel se roerende voorlesing van gedigte van onder andere Breyten Breytenbach en Ingrid Jonker.
   
   Daar is nog meer by 2019 se Tuin van Digters . . . die volledige program kan afgelaai word by www.breytenbachsentrum.co.za.
   Kaartjies is R350 per persoon vir albei dae (Vrydag en Saterdag), R150 per persoon net vir Vrydag (wat al die aanbiedings insluit), R250 per persoon net vir Saterdag (wat alle aanbiedings insluit), R50 per dag per student en gratis vir opbetaalde lede van PEN Afrikaans.
   Bespreek by Jeanne-Marie Gerber by besprekings@breytenbachsentrum.co.za of 021 873 2786 of 073 435 1022.
   
   MEER INLIGTING
   Francois Lötter: Feesorganiseerder, en bestuurder:
   Breytenbach Kultuursentrum, Burgerstraat 14, Wellington (021 873 2786, 083 408 1902)
   fees@tuinvandigters.co.za
   www.facebook.com/BreytenbachSentrum
   www.twitter.com/BreytenbachSent

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1. WPS&C Fun Run at Bontebok Ridge

   8:00 AM - 11:00 AM CAT
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   @ Bontebok Ridge Reserve

   WPS&C’s Fun Run takes place at Bontebok Ridge Reserve on Saturday 14 September 2019 from 08:00 – 11:00. This fun-filled fundraising event offers exciting routes on the scenic game reserve for runners and walkers alike.
   The 1km Bat Eared Fox route is suited to families with young children. Prizes will only be awarded to under 10 year olds in this race.
   The 4km Wild Boar route is open to everyone.
   The 8km Bontebok route is more challenging and suited to seasoned runners. Entries of under 10’s can unfortunately not be accepted for the 8km route.
   There is an entrance fee payable on the day for everyone attending, whether they are participating in the Fun Run or not. The entrance fee is only R20 and allows ticket holders access to the Fun Run venue.
   Participating runners or walkers do not need to buy an additional entrance ticket. Race entry tickets include the R20 entrance fee to the venue.
   All proceeds, including the entrance fees, goes towards Wellington Preparatory School & College’s fundraising initiatives.
   Prizes will be awarded to the first women and men and first boys and girls to complete the 4km Wild Boar Run and 8km Bontebok Run. Prizes will ONLY be awarded to winning children under 10 in the 1km Bat Eared Fox Run.
   Drinks and refreshments will be on sale. Regret no BYO. Food tickets will be on sale.
   All minors have to be accompanied by an adult - no drop off and go.
   Details of how to enter will follow soon.
   The routes & costs:
   Bat Eared Fox 1km run/walk R75
   Wild Boar 4km run/walk R90
   Bontebok 8km run/walk R110
   Ticket prices are the same for adults and children.
   Medals to all finishers.

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1. Musiekstories - Sangdiens 2019

   9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CAT
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   @ NG Kerk Wellington Noord - Wellington Noord Geloofsgemeenskap

   Wellington-Noord het tradisioneel 'n tematiese sangdiens in September. Vanjaar sal die 18de sangdiens wees!
   
   Kom kuier saam met ons rondom die stories van 'n klompie liedere met 'n wonderlike klomp mense wat saam met ons gaan musiek maak:
   
   Kore: Hugenote Hoërskoolkoor olv Johann Enslin, Hugo Rust Seniorkoor olv Rita Moodie, Hoër Jongenskool Paarl - Cantare olv Stefan van Hansen
   
   Soliste: André Terblanché, Clarina Solomon, Jan Olivier
   
   Orreliste/Pianiste: Marnus Greyling en Johann Enslin
   
   Slagwerk: Schalk Wasserman

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