What’s on...
My Fairest Lady for Hospice
A show centred around the music and lyrics of My Fair Lady, performed by internationally recognised musicians and singers, on Friday 15 November, 19:00 at the D.R. Church Hall, Knysna. Tickets R200, children U12 R150 from Connie 044 384 0593, Hospice Charity Shop 10:00-14:00 daily 044 382 6353, The German Shop, Waterfront Drive, cash only.
Plettenberg Bay performance on Sat 16 November, 19:00 at The White House. Tickets from The Old House Shop, Kloof Str, 044 533 2010, Lady Conyngham 044 533 5178 / aconyngham@telkomsa.net
KDF AGM
All welcome at the Knysna Disaster Fund AGM (NPO. 225-178) on Tuesday 26 November, 14:30 at Child Welfare office, Waterfront Drive. Info: Jill 074 474 8368
Battle of Rorke's Drift
At the next U3A Knysna general meeting, Mike Sankey will talk about the coincidences of the Battle of Rorke's Drift, where about 150 British and colonial troops during the Anglo-Zulu War defended the station against attacks by up to 4 000 Zulu warriors. Many other facts will be revealed by Mike at the Brenton community hall on of Thursday 28 November. Doors open 09:00 when refreshments and festive fare will be served. All welcome. Members R5, visitors R10. More info: Judy 072 390 6667
Ceramic workshops
Iphupho Creative Designs presents ceramic workshops every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00 at a nominal fee that covers all material, glazing and firing. You don't need any experience, we teach you from start. More info: www.iphuphoshop. co.za, mail zitadagama@gmail.com or call 081 270 1413.
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
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. Network in Knysna
Knysna Networking, a group of dynamic individuals looking to help each other grow their business, meet twice a month on a Wednesday. Interested to join? Call Gudrun
on 072 699 4174.
Leisurely strolls
The Motorcycle Room museum, Thesen Isle, Knysna (daily). Info: 082 414 5167 / 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 (MonSat). 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 18:00. 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
Park it at the market
The Friday Market at Knysna Montessori School in Kanonkop Street, 16:00 - 20:30. Supervised parking, seating and shelter, bonfires and live music, a quality craft selection, a bar and an amazing choice of locally produced food enjoyed on the premises or at home.
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.
Run free
Knysna parkrun: free, timed 5km run every Saturday at 08:00, starting at grassed area next to the scout hall in George Rex Drive. The aim is to promote health and fitness. To register go to www.parkrun. co.za.
Harkerville parkrun: Start at the field opposite the Harkerville market on Saturdays, just off the N2 between Knysna and Plett (about 22km from Knysna). Please be there by 07:45.
Find it online!
For a comprehensive listing of what to enjoy in the Greater Knysna and Plettenberg Bay area, 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 on www.pletttourism.co.za/do/event and www.pletttourism.co.za/do/daily-diary.
Also visit www.n2rs.com/knysna for a wealth of information, including a monthly diary of events as well as activities in our area.