MARKETS

 • August 7: The Casterbridge Country Market will be held on the main terrace and starts at 08:00. Goodies on sale include handmade arts and crafts, preserves, fresh produce, indigenous plants, baked goods, home-made items, beaded jewellery, embroidery, pet products and more. Enquiries: 013-750-2358.
31 Julie: Maandelikse Boermark by die skougronde vanaf 7:00 tot 11:00. Wees ‘n vroeë voëltjie en kry die beste varsprodukte, gebak, plante handewerk en vele meer. Heelike pret vir die kinders ook. Kom smul aan ‘n boere-ontbyt en kuier saam. Navrae: 013-752-2801.
 

CLUBS

• July 31: The Lowveld Rambling Club will be hiking Mooifontein near the Sudwala Caves. A 10- to 12-km hike rated easy to moderate with some uphills. Meet at Sudwala Caves at 08:00
Enquiries: Winston Brent  013-750-1316 or Girla van der Merwe on  013-767-1908.
• August 3: The next meeting of the Lowveld Garden Club will be held at 12:00. This will be a friendship and fun day to celebrate its 49th birthday. It will commence with a light lunch followed by competitions, a small mini-market and a talk by Leon Kluge on his experiences at the 2010 Chelsea Flower Show. Enquiries: Julie on 013-750-0781.
• August 4: Montana Garden Club is cooking up a storm at 10:00. Top chef Oliver of  world-renowned restaurant Oliver’s, will be the guest speaker and will impart some of his cooking secrets. Booking essential. Visitors welcome at R45 each. Enquiries: Jacki on 083-301-9247 or Montana on 013-741-4612.
  

SOMETHING ELSE

• July 31-August 1: A game fair will be held in Dullstroom featuring expos on traditional country pursuits such as clay-pigeon shooting, falconry, fly-fishing and much more. Enquiries: Lauren Adcock on 084-580-8412.
• July 31: The SPCA Grand Bargain Dash will be held at the Car Museum at Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre in White River from 10:00 to 12:00. Cash only, all items to sell at R100. Enquiries: Judy de Villiers on 082-558-9938.
• July 31: Creative Image Craft and Art Studio will start a beginners class. The cost is R270. Enquiries: Selma on 013-741-1048.
• July 31: Mica Nelspruit will be hosting a pencil sketching course for beginners from 12:00 to 15:00. The course is R760 per person and includes the kit. This is a three-week training session that will open your eyes to drawing. Let Sian bring out your hidden talent. Booking is essential. Enquiries: Petro or Colleen at Mica on 013-755-4848.
• July 31-August 7: Fun days for kids at Cinrick Arabians in White River from 8:00-13:00, every Saturday. Horse riding, games, huskies and more for children from eight to 18 at R100 per child. Each child to bring their own lunch. Enquiries: Cindy on 082-907-9285.
• 1 Augustus: Die Gereformeerde Kerk Nelspruit hou ‘n plaasontbyt in hul kerksaal. Kom geniet 'n heerlike ontbyt. Bring almal jonk en oud! Enige donasie welkom.
• August 2: Mica Nelspruit will be hosting an acrylic painting course for beginners from 18:00. The course is R850 and includes the kit. Maretha le Roux will present this three-week course. Let Mica introduce you to another medium. Enquiries: Petro or Colleen on 013-755-4848.
• August 6: A stargazing evening themed Tribal Skies will be held at the Lowveld National Botanical Garden from 18:00 to 20:30. The costs are R30 per adult and R20 per scholar and pensioner. Booking is essential as limited space is available. Enquiries: Lou-Nita on 013-752-5531 or 082-813-5834.
• August 7: A cricket clinic will be held at LVCC for all children from nine and older - girls welcome. Registration begins at 07:30 and the clinic begins at 08:00. Lunch will be included. Enquiries: Peet on 079-872-0103.
• August 7: Michael Tellinger will be giving a full-day workshop at The Rest Eco Estate. Registration is at 09:30 for 10:00 until 17:00. Booking is essential as seats are limited. Cost is R450 including coffee, tea and a light lunch. Enquiries: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 082-348-3019.
• August 9: A full-day art workshop will be held at Panorama Rest Camp at Graskop on Women's Day from 09:30 to 17:00. Please bring own art materials. Lunch from 13:00 to 14:00. The workshop costs R250 per person -  beginners welcome. Enquiries: Petru Viljoen on 084-292-2052.
• 10 Augustus: Algemene Jaarvergadering van die CMR Mpumalanga Laeveld om 14:30 by NG Suid, Nelspruit se lapa. All besoekers welkom. Navrae: Leonie Broodryk by 013-744-1035 of This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• August 12: A domestic housekeeping course hosted by Vital Life will be held at Montana Garden Pavilion from 08:30 to 13:00. Cost: R290 per person, including a certificate. The course is limited to 10 per class and booking is essential. Enquiries: Jacki on 083-301-9247.
• August 12: The Lowveld Quilters Guild is hosting a traveling exhibition featuring is quilts from over the country. Thursday will run from 10:00 to 17:00, Friday from 10:00 to 19:00 and Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00. Additional exhibitions include machine-, hand- and ribbon embroidery. Several stalls and various demonstrations will be on show. Entrance fee is R10. There will be a tea garden as well. Enquiries: Heila Grobler on 082-553-4073 or 013-752-7486.
• August 14: There are only a limited number of tickets left for the Denim and Diamonds fund-raiser in support of the Walter Sisulu Paediatrics Cardiac Centre for Africa. Hosts Jenna Clifford and Laurette Batstone will talk about personal growth, exploration of the self and inspiration. Tickets are R375 and include cocktails, chocolate and a goody bag. The event will take place at Kuzuri Restaurant and the dress code is diamonds and denim. Enquiries: Laurette on
083-783-2232.
 

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
• 30 Julie: Sang en musiek met Len Viljoen by die Bundu Lodge begin om 09:00. Kaartjies is bekikbaar by Hermien en sluit ontbyt in. CD’s en DVD’s sal ook beskikbaar wees. Navrae: Hermien by 083-258-2177 voor 28 Julie.
 • July 30: The Beauty with a Purpose gala evening hosted by Nashua Lowveld and Miss Earth finalist Deborah will be held at Nou’s Toeka at 18:30 for 19:00. The evening is a dinner dance with a smart dress code. Tickets cost R350 per couple and R175 per person for a three-course meal, wine on the table and a truly sparkling evening. The event is in support of the Kruger National Park. Enquiries: Deborah on 083-411-8647 or Jenny on 083-270-5474.
• July 30-31: The Dejavu Dance Troupe will be performing in a variety show at the Barnyard Theatre at 19:30. Tickets are R120 per person and can be collected from Hans van der Merwe showroom at Casterbridge or at the door.
• August 4: Compass Karaoke at Mango Lounge. Truly about music in every direction, with approximately 14 000 high-quality tracks to choose from.
• August 7: Round Table will be holding a comedy night with Michael Knaicker at Hoërskool Nelspruit at 18:30 for 19:00. Strictly no under 18s allowed. Tickets are available from the Innibos offices or by calling 013-741-5294.
• August 7: In Unity We Drum will be having a night of drumming under the stars around a bonfire at Blue Moon. Entrance is R40 and fun starts at 19:00. Drums available for hire and sale. Enquiries: Raquel on 084-782-3230.