WHAT’S ON

AUGUST

30 July - 4 August

The Garden Route Botanical Garden, in collaboration with Saaste (South African Association for Science and Technology Educators), is hosting a science week for schools. Bookings: Charles 084 5036 478. Saturday, 4

Book sale. Venue: Dining room, RLR Retirement Centre in De la Fontaine Street. Time: 09:00 - 12:00. Lots of bargains. Also a tea room. All welcome.

Big Friends Group (BFG) event co-hosted by Wessa and "Friends of Zeekoeivlei and Rondevlei". Day starts with optional early morning guided bird walks at 07:30. Time: Registration at 09:00; talks at 09:30. Programme concludes with light vegetarian lunch at 13:00.

RSVP before 1 August to Annette at wessawesterncapemembers@gmail.com. Thursday, 9

Join geologists Peter, Paul and Colin on geological expedition from Oudtshoorn, over the Swartberg via Prince Albert, through Meiringpoort and ending at De Rust in the late afternoon. Geological features will be explained at various points along the route. Ideal for the motorist who does not like to walk much. Starts at 08:00. Cost: R100. Booking essential at Ingridvis12@gmail.com or 084 585 2222. Friday, 10

Launch of Lizzie Matthews's inspirational book, Arise Warrior, about surviving struggles and finding faith. Venue: VGK Blanco. Come and hear how she kept the promise to herself to write this book although it took two years. Lizzie 078 479 9533.