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Mother’s Day at Durbanville Hills With Table Mountain and Table Bay as a backdrop, raise a toast to mom with a complimentary glass of Durbanville Hills Merlot Rosé and chocolates. A buffet with herb-roasted leg of lamb, roasted garlic-and-thyme chicken, flash-fried seasonal vegetables and rustic potato wedges is served along with a selection of sweet treats. Time: 12pm–3pm. Venue: The Eatery, Durbanville Hills Wines. Cost: R169 per person and R80 for the children’s menu. Contact: 021 558 1337 or info@dheatery.co.za
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FUN FOR CHILDREN art, culture and science African drumming with CapeGators Club They offer monthly activities, competitions and prizes. Activities range from face painting, colouring-in competitions, and themed art and crafts. Join the club in-centre or via the website. For 3–13 year olds. 18 May for African Drumming. Time: 11am. Venue: CapeGate Shopping Precinct, Brackenfell. Cost: free. For more info: visit capegatecentre.co.za Free two-hour introductory fabric painting workshop This is for adults and children. 25 May. Time: 8:45am–10:45am. Venue: Pinelands. Cost: R30 per kit. Contact Wendy: 021 531 8076, 082 391 4954 or wendyadriaan@telkomsa.net Sue Nepgen’s children’s art classes Second term’s programme includes creative, painted-clay work; translucent, framed, tissue-paper collages; mixed media collaged pictures on board, using inks as a painting medium; sketching; watercolour work, as well as drawing and painting techniques linked to personal themes. For 4–13 year olds. Time: held in the afternoons and Saturday morning. Venue: Michael Oak Waldorf School, Kenilworth or 28 Klaasenbosch Drive, Constantia. Cost: R590 a term, including materials and firing. Pro-rata fees for late joiners. Contact Sue: 021 794 6609, 021 794 4723, 083 237 7242 or snepgen@xsinet.co.za
classes, talks and workshops Constantia Tots n Pots cooking and baking workshop For a variety of healthy snacks, meals and treats such as sweet orange scones, fruit pavlova and avo feta bites. Time: for 2–6 year olds, Wednesday 3pm and Thursday 2:30pm; for 2–3 year olds, Friday 10am. Venue: Constantia Tots n Pots. Cost: R720 per term (8 weeks) or R90 per class, if space available. Contact: constantia@totsnpots.com Little Cooks Club Mother’s Day events Plattekloof: 6–9 May. They are making upside down pear cake and a card for Mother’s Day. Booking for this event is essential. For 2–6 year olds. Time: 10am–11am. Venue: Little Cooks Club Plattekloof studio. Cost: R95 per child. Contact Maghboobah: 082 771 9379 or mh@littlecooksclub.co.za; Brackenfell: 11 May. They are making cheese and apple
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scones and a decorated gift box for Mother’s Day. For 2–10 year olds. Time: 10am–11am or 11:30am–12:30pm. Venue: Little Cooks Club Brackenfell studio. Cost: R95 per child. Contact Renate: 082 332 7546 or renatel@ littlecooksclub.co.za Mother’s Day cupcake class Moms and children from 12 years old decorate cupcakes with a variety of sugar flowers and butter cream. Time: 9:30am–2pm (4 May) or 7pm–10:30pm (7 May). Venue: Constantia. Cost: R600, which includes materials and a glass of champagne and orange juice. Moms attend free of charge. Contact Bianca: classes@cupcakesbydesign. co.za or visit cupcakesbydesign.co.za Stir Crazy cooking classes Themed courses are offered such as Spanish, Moroccan, Mediterranean and baking. For 12–17 year olds. Time: 9am, every Saturday. Venue: 423 Main Rd, Observatory. Cost: R400 for single sessions. Contact Noleen: 082 820 0011, info@stircrazycatering.co.za or visit stircrazycookingschool.co.za Tots n Pots cooking and baking classes Their programme is designed to develop your child’s fine motor skills while they create a dish of their own to take home. For 3–10 year olds. For a branch in your area, contact: charmaine@totsnpots. com or visit totsnpots.com
family outings Cape Point Vineyards picnics Spend the afternoon enjoying a relaxed picnic accompanied by magnificent wines and breathtaking views. Picnic blankets, cushions and umbrellas are provided and there is a play area for children. Time: 12pm–5pm, Wednesday and Friday–
4 May or 7 May – Mother’s Day cupcake class
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