What's on in Knysna...
Sports at the Waterfront
Oakhill Waterfront Chukka Festival 2018 from 15 to 18 February is expected to host around 400 high school water polo players from 21 schools, comprising 30 teams in total – 15 boys’ and 15 girls’ teams – from Pretoria, East London, Grahamstown, Port Elizabeth, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Somerset West and Cape Town. More info: www.oakhill.co.za
Reviving Knysna’s art scene
“Unblocked” art exhibition opening on Tuesday 20 February at 18:00, at the Knysna Art Gallery in the Old Gaol Complex.
Delving into history
An illustrated talk titled “The geology and landscape of the Greater Knysna area” by Morris Viljoen, professor emeritus of mining geology at Wits, will be hosted by the Knysna Historical Society on 20 February at 17:30 in Cearn Hall, Leisure Islo. Members (free) and one guest (R30) per member only, please.
Leisure Isle Country Club AGM
On 21 February at 17:15 at the clubhouse.
Family matters
On Thursday 22 February the Knysna U3A will learn about tracing one’s family when Dennis Woolard will present “Genealogy: following your family trails”. He and his wife Martha have spent over 40 years researching both their families and accumulating more than 4 300 names. It is the additional excitement of travelling to the places where their ancestors originated and the many interesting people they met that makes this “hobby” so rewarding. The meeting is held in the Brenton-on-Sea cohmunity Hall and the doors open at 09:00 when tea, coffee and biscuits will be served. All welcome. Members pay R5 and visitors R10 towards the hire of the hall. Enquiries: Judy Dixon 072 390 6667
Save the date…
Famsa event coming up – Songbirds@ Totties on 16 March.
Enquiries: Yvette 044 382 5129
Township tours
Experience the vibe in the township, meet the people, visit the preschool in the morning, visit the hairdresser, grocer, cobbler and library. Enjoy tea in a home in the township with drumming and singing. This tour gives back to the community. Depart daily at 10:00 and 14:00. Cost: adults R400, children R150. The tour lasts between two to three hours. To book: 082 338 6289 or 044 382 1087 / book@emzinitours.co.za
Birding
Lakes Bird Club outings every first Saturday of the month, also other outings and talks. Info: Pat 044 382 0638 / Steve 082 785 6152 / lakes.bird.club@gmail.com. Bridge pairs mornings
Duplicate bridge every Wednesday and Thursday at the Knysna angling club. R30 playing fee includes tea/coffee. All welcome on a “walk in” basis. Register by 08:45 to play by 09:00. “Singles” will be paired to play together. Players can stay after play when Heidi Atkinson will answer questions and go over any difficult hands at no charge, to encourage players to improve. Info: Heidi 082 776 0238 / heidi@hidealoerie.co.za
Leisurely strolls
The Motorcycle Room museum, Thesen Isle, Knysna (daily). Info: 082 414 5167 or www.themotorcycleroom.co.za
San Ambrosio Church museum in the Gouna Forest, Knysna (daily). Info: 044 382 9762 or info@visitknysna.co.za
Forest Legend Museum & Café, Diepwalle, Knysna (daily). Info: 044 382 9762
Millwood House museum, Knysna (Mon-Sat). Info: 044 302 6320
Holy Trinity church, Belvidere, Knysna (daily). Info: 044 382 1293
Time in nature
Visit Pledge Nature Reserve – 10 hectares of pure nature in the heart of Knysna. Open every day from 07:00 to 19:00. Entry off Main Road between Postnet and Steers. Dogs on leashes welcome. Ticket sales at Knysna Tourism, Polvo Coffee and Wayside Inn. For yearly/monthly tickets, call the manager on 083 629 9201.
Steenbok Nature Reserve, Leisure Isle, Knysna (all year). Dog friendly. Info: Knysna Tourism 044 382 5510
Rotarians get together
The Rotary Club of Knysna meets at the Knysna Yacht Club every Tuesday from 12:30 onwards for the lunch meeting from 13:00 to 14:00. All visiting Rotarians are welcome as well as potential new members.
Embroidery
The Knysna Embroidery Guild meets every first Wednesday of the month at 09:30 at the Knysna Bowling Club in Rawson Street. Visitors welcome, R20. Info: Berry 082 216 9666 or davidprentice25@yahoo.co.uk.
Make it snappy
The Knysna Photographic Society holds meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at the Belvidere Manor conference centre at 18:30. Visitors are most welcome to attend. More info: Jacqui Johnston 082 4587598 / www.knysnaphotosociety.com.
Network in Knysna
Knysna Networking meet and share business ideas and support our members every second Wednesday. For more information contact Gudrun on 072 699 4174.
Park it at the market
The Friday Market @ Knysna Montessori School, 16:00 to 20:00, for good food, live music, licensed bar and crafters. Follow the scarecrows on N2 then up Welbedacht Lane. Info/enquiries: Liezel 044 382 5316
Sedgefield: Wild Oats Community farmers’ market every Saturday morning (an award-winning market with over 60 stalls of the finest local farm produce, home bakes, plants and flowers, outdoor breakfast and live music), Scarab Craft Village and Mosaic Market, all in close proximity along the N2.
Plettenberg Bay: Harkerville Saturday Market every Saturday morning offers food, art and craft and more, on the N2 midway between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.
It’s a Sunday thing
Liven up your Sunday by taking a leisurely drive to a popular Plett landmark, The Heath, and support locals who exhibit their handcrafted products and other goods, amid a festive atmosphere and live entertainment – 09:00 to 15:00. You’ll still have time for your afternoon nap!
Find it online!
For a comprehensive listing of what to enjoy in the Greater Knysna and Plettenberg Bay area, from sport and entertainment, nature walks and cycling, places to stay and dining, to arts and culture, go to the Knysna Tourism website on www.visitknysna.co.za/things-to-do. Plett Tourism’s Daily Diary and Calendar of Events are also updated on a daily basis – visit www.plett-tourism.co.za/do/event and www.plett-tourism.co.za/do/dailydiary.
* Send detailed notices of your events, from meetings and fundraisers to regular get-togethers, to rianas@groupeditors.co.za. This must reach us by NOON on a Monday.