Pilates for Kids For 5–12 year olds. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 April. Time: 1:45pm–2:30pm. Venue: 29 Derry St, Vredehoek. Cost: call to enquire. Contact: 021 461 2159 or visit healthjunction.co.za Teddy Tennis Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons, accompanied by music. For 2–8 year olds. Time: afternoons. Venue: The Glen Country Club, Clifton. Cost: varies. Contact: 083 679 0731, mark@ teddytennis.com or visit teddytennis.com
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V&A Waterfront holiday activities On 22–31 March at Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre: Easter egg hunt. On 5–7 April at The Amphitheatre: Cartoon Network and Boomerang Kids’ Show. On 29 March–7 April at The Craft Market, Easter Garden: the zoo; sand art; make Easter eggs with chocolate, papier-mâché egg decorating and face painting.
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classes, talks and workshops American Heart Association The family and friends programme by ER24 and Mediclinic hosts monthly CPR and first-aid courses. 6 April. Time: 9am–3pm. Venue: Cape Gate Mediclinic. Cost: R300, plus manual. Contact: daniele.milner@er24.co.za Family and Friends CPR 6 April. Time: 9am–12pm. Venue: Constantiaberg Mediclinic. Cost: R250. Contact: 021 705 6459 or training@pec.co.za Mojo4Moms personal development workshops The speakers are Steve Harris (mental toughness); sexologist Dr Eve; psychologist Sue Cooper; dietician Nasreen Jaffer; Dr Gabrielle Prinsloo (sports science); Gavin Keller (EQ for children); image consultants Heather Katz and Ali McAdam (style and make-up); organiser Judith Penny and life coach Brenda van Staaden.
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9 April–28 May. Time: 9am–11:30am, every Tuesday. Venue: Ambassador Hotel, Bantry Bay. Cost: R3 000. Contact Sacha: 071 825 0923 or sachajack@mojo4moms.co.za Nanny basic cooking and baking course 9, 11 and 17 April. Time: 9am–12:45pm. Venue: Montana Rd, Camps Bay. Cost: R1 450 for a four-week course. Contact Janis: 082 319 9215, janis@nicetouch.co.za or visit nicetouch.co.za Portuguese or Spanish beginner conversational course 8 April–21 June. Time: morning and evening weekly classes and Saturday morning classes. Venue: Alas Academy, 85 Kommetjie Rd, Fish Hoek. Cost: R800 per person. Contact Amy: 021 782 6552, alasacademy@gmail.com or visit alasacademy.co.za
Purposeful play workshop Moms and caregivers learn to create sensory-rich play experiences for children under 3 years old. Time 10:15am–11:30am. Venue: Raleigh Rd, Little Mowbray. Cost: R100. Places limited; booking essential. Contact Sally: 076 746 6522 or visit beplaylearn.co.za
on stage and screen Open Air Cinema 3 April: The Cove; 10 April: The Motorcycle Diaries; 24 April: Pulp Fiction. Time: 5pm. Venue: Galileo Open Air Cinema, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Newlands. Cost: R60–R85. Book through Webtickets: visit webtickets.co.za or for more info, visit thegalileo.co.za Madame Zingara’s Miracle Tour Time: 7pm, Tuesday–Saturday. Venue: V&A
Waterfront. Cost: R385–R475, including a four-course meal and a bottle of wine for the table. Contact: 0861 623 263, boxoffice@madamezingara.com or visit madamezingara.com The Dog’s Bollocks An eccentric Eastern European professor rants about the history and propagation of the English language. Time: 8pm. Venue: Kalk Bay Theatre. Cost: enquire on booking. For more info: visit kbt.co.za out and about Chocolate and wine at Durbanville Hills The daily tasting includes five Durbanville Hills wines paired with chocolates. Cost: R60; booking is advised for groups of eight or more. Contact Laura: 021 558 1300 or lacarswell@durbanvillehills.co.za Culinary innovations at Grande Roche Join top local writer Diane Awerbuck to hear more about her latest novel, Home Remedies. 26 April. Time: 7pm, with welcome drink. Venue: Bosman’s Restaurant, Grande Roche Hotel, Plantasie St, Paarl. Cost: R385. Contact Christine: 021 863 5100, christine@granderoche. co.za or visit granderoche.co.za Elegantly Elgin open wine weekend Taste the 2013 pinot noir. Collect your free map from Elgin Valley Tourism at Peregrine. 6 and 7 April. For more info: visit elginwine.co.za Paul du Toit: Vertex of Reality Vertex of Reality is a philosophical reflection of an uncertain future. 9 April–4 May. Time: 10:34am–4pm, Tuesday–Friday;
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