What’s on...
Karatara Kerkbasaar
Dit is weer tyd vir ons jaarlikse NG Kerk Karatara basaar (in die middel van die paradys) met die tema “Hoede en Boots” op Saterdag 26 Oktober by die kerkgronde waar bobaas baksters en kokke gaan sorg vir alles wat hierdie basaar so ‘n uitsiengeleentheid maak. Dink aan koeke, terte, brode, koekies, beskuit, gemmerbier, poeding, pannekoek en soveel meer. En moenie van die biltong vergeet nie! Ontbyt: 08:00; amptelike opening: 09:00; vleistent open 10:00. Daar sal ook ‘n fietsrywaentjie, speletjies vir kinders, lekkergoedtafel en vele meer wees terwyl Die Donkiekar Boereorkes vermaak verskaf. Navrae: Minnette Coetzee 044 356 2651 / 083 655 6220.
Street collection
Knysna Disaster Fund asks for your generous support at its street collection on Saturday 26 October, to help future fire victims.
Shades of Pink
Cancer SA (Cansa) invites participants for a Shades of Pink walk wearing anything pink for breast cancer awareness, at Loerie Park, Knysna on Sunday 27 October at 08:00 at a fee of R30 (adults) and R20 (children). Prior entries welcome. More info: Celeste 082 497 1075 / celestewabanie@gmail.com; Adri 072 133 0444 / aodendaal@cansa.org.za
Musical Gifts
The Knysna Singers concert Musical Gifts will take place on Sunday 27 October (and 3 November) at 15:00 in St George’s Church Hall. Tickets R75 at the door or from choir members. Proceeds donated to Knysna Animal Welfare Society (Kaws).
Knysna Garden Club
The club meets on Wednesday 30 October at 09:45 for 10:00 at Bright Berries farm on the Barrington road. The farm has been rebuilt and replanted after being destroyed in the 2017 fires. Bring chair, hat, walking shoes and refreshments. Visitors welcome. Directions: phone 044 387 1966.
Coast trace fossils talk
On Thursday 31 October, Knysna U3A will have Dr Charles Helm do a presentation on the highlights of his trace fossil discoveries of the past decade along the Southern Cape’s coast at Brenton community hall at 10:00. These discoveries include evidence of hominin activity such as 90 000-year-old footprints on the coast near Knysna. A portion of the talk will be devoted to sites along the Breton stretch of coastline. Helm is a research associate with the African Centre for Coastal Palaeoscience, NMU. He has made numerous fossil discoveries, and led the creation of the Tumbler Ridge Unesco Global Geopark in 2014. Doors open 09:30 for refreshments served. Members R5, visitors R10, all welcome. Info: Judy Dixon 072 390 6667
Gardening @ Leisure
On Friday 1 November at 10:00, DP Ferreira will talk on “Gardening for the vase” at a lovely property in Bibby’s Hoek. Directions: Take Rheenendal road off the N2, follow for 14km. At Tottie’s Country Store on left, take next right onto Bibby’s Hoek road. Follow 1.5km until you boom for Goudveld, turn right and proceed to last property on left, with a small gate and sign “Woodcutters Forest Cottages”. Visitors welcome at R20. Bring chair, hat, mug & money for raffle. We will be serving Liqui Fruits and water, plus our normal eats.
Tree Society outing
The Dendrological (Tree) Society Outeniqua visits Diepwalle Forest Station in the Knysna forest on Sunday 3 November at 10:00. There will be an introduction talk by ex-forrester Georg vd Bussche, a visit to the forest museum and the indigenous tree arboretum, followed by a short walk along the Elephant Walk. Afterwards a BYO picnic at Velbroeks Draai with a short walk to the Big Tree. Visitors welcome at R20. Directions: on the N2, take the Uniondale turn-off (R339 about 6km east of Knysna), drive about 18km to King Edward Big Tree on left – entry to forest station almost directly opposite. Info: Georg 082 415 4321
Embroidery Guild
The Knysna Embroidery Guild meets the first Wednesday of the month at the Cearn Hall in Leisure Isle at 09:30 (please arrive a little earlier). Everyone welcome, experienced or novice, and bring your work to show or request assistance with. We are a relaxed group and like busy hands. No charge for visitors, except for tea and cake at R20. More info: Berry 082 2169 666.
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.
Outdoor Art Fair
Meet local artists and their work every first Sunday of the month at the Outdoor Art Fair @ Mosaic in Sedgefield, 11:00 to 15:00. Expect local art, food, wine, music and a kids’ play area. More info: Elaine 083 442 2213.
Bridge pairs morning
Duplicate bridge every Wednesday at the Knysna Angling Club from 09:00 (register by 08:45) to 12:45. All welcome. Info: Heidi 082 776 0238 / heidi@hidealoerie.co.za
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.
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.
Find it online!
For a comprehensive listing of what to enjoy in the Greater Knysna and Plettenberg Bay area, go to www. visitknysna.co.za/things-to-do / www. plett-tourism.co.za/do/event / www.pletttourism.co.za/do/daily-diary / www.n2rs. com/knysna.