What’s on...
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
Hornlee Summer Festival
Prepare for the Hornlee Summer Festival from 13 to 16 December where foodstalls and crafts will be available. R200 deposit (R100 per day). More info: Celeste 082 497 1075
Botanical Garden Xmas Performance
Sunday 15 December, 18:30. Bring your chair and picnic things and be part of this exciting Christmas music performance of modern and traditional favourites at the Garden Route Botanical Garden, 49 Caledon St, Campher's Drift, George, which this year for the first time is presented by the 90-piece Carpe Musicam! orchestra and choir. Entry free. Donations in aid of the Botanical Garden.
Octopus Garden Xmas Performance
Sunday 22 December, 18:30. Bring your chair and picnic things and be part of this exciting Christmas music performance of modern and traditional favourites at the Octopus Garden, Scarab Village, N2,
Sedgefield, which this year for the first time is presented by the 90-piece Carpe Musicam! orchestra and choir. Entry free. Donations in aid of the Masithandane and the Carpe Musicam! Development Project.
Concordia pet clinic
Every first Wednesday outside the Concordia library from 09:00 to 11:00 at R20 per animal. Inoculations for dogs and cats, by Knysna Veterinary Clinic and Emzini Tours. We try to give collars to the dogs, give some pet education to everyone there, sign up as many for sterilisation at Knysna Veterinary Clinic as possible, then all the pets get dewormed, inoculated, treated for ticks and fleas and mange and any other problems. Each animal receives a booklet with their information.
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.
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.
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
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 OR www. plett-tourism.co.za/do/event OR www. plett-tourism.co.za/do/daily-diary.