on stage and screen Children’s Theatre at Delvera Time: noon every Sunday. Venue: Delvera Wine Farm, Stellenbosch. Cost: R40. For more info: 021 884 4352 Despicable Me premieres on 1 October at all major cinemas. Hypnotist Andrew Newton live 2 September–16 October. Time: Wednesday–Saturday 8:30pm, 9 and 16 October 11:30am. Venue: 3 Arts Theatre, 260 Main Rd, Plumstead. Cost: R60–R70. Book through Computicket: 083 915 8000 The Rainbow Puppet Theatre presents Snow White and Rose Red, ideal for children four years and older. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 October. Time: 10am and 11:15am. Venue: Constantia Waldorf School, Spaanschemat River Rd, Constantia. Cost: adults and children R20. Contact Alison: 021 783 2063 or therainbow.puppettheatre@gmail.com
playtime and story time Bizzy Bodies play and party time A venue with huge space to run and jump and a coffee shop. For children up to 13 years. Time: Monday–Sunday 10am–5pm. Venue: 23 Bell Crescent, Westlake Business Park, Tokai. Cost: from R30. Contact: 021 702 0505 or visit bizzybodies.co.za Bloubergstrand Library story time Certain Mondays and Wednesdays for 10–15 minutes. Call to enquire. Ideal for 8- and 9year-olds but the library does accommodate older children. Time: from 3pm. Venue: Andrew Foster Rd, Bloubergstrand. Cost: free. Contact: 021 554 1641 Book Lounge story time Every Saturday. Time: 11am. Venue: 71 Roeland St, Cape Town. Cost: free. Contact: 021 462 2425 or visit booklounge.co.za Brackenfell Library story time Every Wednesday, excluding school holidays. Activities included. For children 3 years and older, but will accept younger children. Time: 10:30am–11:30am. Venue: Paradys St. Cost: free. Contact: 021 980 1261 Durbanville Library story time First Thursday of the month. Time: 10:30am– 11am. Venue: Oxford Rd. Cost: free. Contact: 021 970 3094 Eikendal Library story time Every Tuesday and Thursday. Time: 10:30am–11:30am. Venue: Van Riebeeck Way, Kraaifontein. Cost: free. Contact: 021 980 6160 Folio Books story time suitable for ages 3–9 years. 2 October. Time: 10:30am. Venue: Folio Books, 207 Main Rd, Newlands, opposite Westerford High. Cost: free. Contact: 021 685 7190 or foliobooks@ storm.co.za Hout Bay Library story time Every Friday for children 2–5 years. They normally show a movie after the story. Time: 10am– 11am. Venue: Melkhout Crescent. Cost: free. Contact: 021 790 2150 Jimmy Jungles Indoor Adventure Playground Time: Monday–Sunday 9am. Venue: Bellville and Claremont. Cost: from R35. Contact: 021 914 1705 or info@ jimmyjungles.co.za Kloof Street Library story hour Monday ages 2 and older, 3pm–3:30pm, up to 2 years, 3:30pm–3:45pm; Tuesday up to 2 years, 9:30am–10am with a little Afrikaans thrown in. Contact: 021 424 3308 magazine cape town
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Kraaifontein Library Afrikaans and English story time for children from 2–10 years. Call Nelia to enquire beforehand. Time: Wednesday 10am. Venue: Brighton Rd. Contact: 021 980 6209 Rondebosch Library story time Every Wednesday and Friday for preschoolers from 3–5 years. Time: 10am. Venue: St Andrews Rd. Contact: 021 689 1100 Somerset West Library story time For more info contact children’s librarian Paige: 021 850 4458 or 021 850 4526/7 The Butterfly Project helps children and teens through music, art, storytelling and play therapy. 4–16 years. Time: Monday–Friday 3pm–6pm. Venue: 14 Mayfair Ave, Newlands. Cost: R180 per hour. Contact Margi: 083 737 8386 or cmblack@mweb.co.za
sport and physical activities African Brothers Enrol your child in soccer lessons. Contact Ben: 072 650 7676, Lynell: 071 876 8026, abfamarketing@ gmail.com or visit africanbrothers.co.za Lourensford MTB Classic For the family. 2 October. Time: 8:30am. Venue: Lourensford Wine Estate, Somerset West. Cost: R25–R65. Contact: 021 884 4752, theteam@dirtopia. co.za or visit dirtopia.co.za Meridian Hiking Club offers a range of day hikes, weekend trails, longer trails and conservation activities. Contact: meridian@ meridian.org.za or visit meridian.org.za The All Rounder Cricket Academy clinics Ages 9–17 years, 8 October–3 December. Cost: R425. Ages: 5–9 years, 8 October–3 December. Cost: R280. All equipment supplied. Practise time: Friday 5pm–6:30pm. Venue: Cape Town Cricket Club, Victoria Rd, Plumstead. Contact: visit allrounderacademy.co.za
only for parents classes, talks and workshops CPR and first-aid classes for adults, children and infants. The course thoroughly covers what to do in an emergency. Selected Wednesdays and Saturdays. Time: 9:30am– 3pm. Venue: Cape Town Medi-Clinic, Maternity Lounge, 3rd floor. Cost: R220, includes manuals. Book through Daniele: 084 593 2314 or danola@mweb.co.za. Also, enquire about Daniele’s nanny classes at Cape Town Medi-Clinic October 2010
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