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Fugard Festival ~ 23 to 26 September
This once-in-a-lifetime experience takes place annually during the Heritage Day long weekend and features music, theatre, shows and exhibitions as the entire village becomes abuzz.
049 8411 653 / http://www.fugardfestival.co.za |
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Gallery |
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Arts |
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Farm stay |
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Festival of Lights
Annually ~ 31 December
This event is a Community Project coordinated by the Bethesda Foundation & has delighted thousands of people from all over the world ~ a unique way to see in the New Year. |
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The highlight of the evening is walking and singing with handmade lanterns in the parade which snakes through the village. Thereafter you can enjoy local foods at a braai (barbeque)at the Bethesda Arts Centre ~ accompanied by dancing with a live band under the stars.
Contact Jeni on 049-8411 729/731 for more information.
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Join the villagers for a quirky market where you can buy anything from a bicycle to a kitten!
Quality 2nd Hand Goods, Books, Clothing, Homemade Cakes, Eats, Sweets & goodies @ the Melting Pot a few meters from the Owl House.
Buy scones and coffee at teatime or something more substantial for lunch end enjoy it in the garden under the trees.
Make a day of it in our village ~ Owl House ~ galleries ~ artist studios ~ brewery ~ cheese maker ~ book shop ~ & more (remember that the road from Graaff-Reinet is now tarred.)
You are welcome to bring a table and sell your goods ~ please contact Belinda on 084 827 8672 to arrange. |
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Nieu Bethesda Village Market
Every first Saturday of the month ~ from 10 am |
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Energise your Sketchbook with Pen & Wash Sketches.
~ A course designed for people who want to explore their talent in an informal and fun way. Imagine sitting in a waiting room, shopping centre or the beach and making quick sketches and comments on the things and people around you...
Presented by Talbot Cox
Thursday, 1 March to Sunday, 4 March 2012
Ganora Luxury Guest Farm, Nieu Bethesda
Join well-known artist and art teacher Talbot Cox for a happy and expressive weekend workshop aimed at making art a part of your daily existence .explore the many ways of rendering stunning paintings, ideal for quick thumbnails, sketchbooks and fine pieces of art. Take art out of the closet and make it part of your daily world and open your senses to the beauty of the world around you . Beginners welcome!
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Included in the course:
~ Accommodation and meals ~ Look at Fossils and Bushmen Paintings on the farm ~ A guided tour to the world-famous Helen Martin' Owl House ~ Lunch under the trees at the Brewery and Cheesemaker ~ Visits to various artist studios & Galleries
Enquiries:
Please phone Heidi on 082 865 2699 or email heidikb@mweb.co.za. Please note that space is limited (12 people only) which ensures hands-on personal attention.
Cost: R3 200 per person sharing (everything included except for transport and alcoholic drinks.) A 50% deposit is required on bookings and a 10% cancellation fee applies.
Gift vouchers available. |
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Steve Newman Live
5 November 2011 @ 6.30 pm
@ The Old Church Hall, Martin Street, Nieu Bethesda
R 100 per person ~ All profits will be donated to the Karoo Anti-Fracking Forum. A Karoo warrior potjie will be served.
Bookings ~ 049 841 1642 |
