calendar Gymathstics classes A weekly educational maths programme that doesn’t use pen and paper activities to teach mental maths. For 3–10 year olds. Time: 9am–11am every Saturday. Venues: Centurion, Pretoria East and Pretoria North. Cost: R60 per session, R180 per month. Contact: 076 342 2005, info@gymathstics.co.za or gymathstics.co.za Kidazzle creative art workshops A fun programme that combines art and crafts with child development. The programme stimulates the development of thinking skills, motor skills and sensory integration. For 3–12 year olds. Time: 2:30pm every Monday and Thursday. Venue: 411 Furrow Rd, Equestria, Pretoria. Cost: R70 per workshop, R250 per month. Contact: 072 253 6621, amourie@kidazzle.co.za or kidazzle.co.za
holiday programmes Esperanza holiday camps A comprehensive pony camp that gets children to groom, clean and feed ponies. They also go on outrides, play various games, hike, tackle an obstacle course and more. Booking essential. For 5–16 year olds. Children 7 years and older are able to sleep over. Time: arrival 6:30am–9am; collection 4:30pm– 5:30pm. 10–14 and 17–21 August. Venue: Esperanza Riding School, plot 588 Mooiplaats, Pretoria East. Cost: R250 per day (includes lunch), sleep over R350 per day (includes all meals). Contact: 076 184 5660 or esperanzaholidaycamp.wix.com Sugar Bay holiday camp Nonstop fun and extreme adventure with over 100 activities on offer, obstacle courses, fun challenges and evening programmes. For 7–17 year olds. Jurassic World Week: 9–16 August; Hunger Games Week: 16–23 August; Wipe-out Week: 23–30 August. Time: drop off 3pm–4pm on the first day, pick up 8am–9am on last day. Venue: Sugar Bay Holiday Resort, 21 Nkwazi Dr, Zinkwazi Beach, KwaZulu-Natal. Cost: R5 699. Contact: 032 485 3778, holidays@ sugarbay.co.za or sugarbay.co.za
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family outings Picnic Sundays Pack a hamper of goodies and gather the friends and family for a picnic at Jolly Tots Corner. There are jungle gyms and scooters, jumping castles, table tennis, carcycles and more. They provide braai facilities, benches and umbrellas and there is a tuck shop that sells sweets and snacks. Time: 11am–3pm every Sunday. Venue: 300 Gouws St, cnr Gouws Ave and Ruimte Rd, Wierda Park, Centurion. Cost: R20 entrance. Contact: 079 563 6435 (between 10am–4pm), bookings@jollytotscorner. co.za or jollytotscorner.co.za
Belly Blessings Maternity Market A variety of products and services for mothersto-be. 29 August. Time: 8:30am–3pm. Venue: Leriba Hotel and Spa, 245 End St, Centurion. Cost: R30 per person, R80 with a lunch voucher, children under 12 years old free. Contact: info@bellyblessingsmarket. co.za or Facebook: Belly Blessings Market Flair Baby and Toddler Market For creative baby goods, entertainment and food. 27–29 August. Time: 12pm–6pm Thursday, 10am–6pm Friday and Saturday. Venue: The Collection Venue, 5 Boendoe Rd, Garsfontein. Cost: R30 Thursday, R50 Friday and Saturday, children under 6 years old free. Contact: 079 492 7610, 084 299 4861 or info@flairmarket.co.za Harties Arts and Crafts Market Time: 9am–3pm every Saturday and Sunday. Venue: Village Mall, Hartbeespoort. Cost: free. Contact: 071 343 5067 or hartiesarts@ gmail.com Hazel Food Market The market offers a selection of fresh fruit, vegetables, bread, deli-style products and delicious tarts. Relax on one of the shaded benches while your children play on the jungle gym and jumping castle. Time: 8am–2pm every
Paint Nite @ The Collection A professional artist guides you, step-by-step, to create a masterpiece over a cocktail or two. For 21 years and older. 9 and 25 August. Time: 7pm. Venue: 5 Boendoe Rd, on Garsfontein Rd, Pretorius Park. Cost: R550, excludes food and drinks. Contact: 012 993 3638, jenny@thecollection.co.za, paintnite.com or Facebook: Paint Nite South Africa
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Hedy and Yumi Schleifer are in South Africa presenting a series of couples workshops incorporating training that will help you develop deeply connected, meaningful relationships. 7–23 August. Time: varies. Venue: various Joburg venues. Cost: varies. Contact: 082 463 1467, info@imagoafrica.co.za or imagoafrica-hedyyumi.co.za
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Saturday. Venue: Greenlyn Village Centre, cnr Thomas Edison and Mackenzie St, Menlo Park. Cost: free entry. For more info: hazelfoodmarket.co.za Irene Village Market An art market set on the shady grounds of the Smuts House Museum. There are numerous food stalls and over 250 exhibits with wares ranging from art and crafts to clothing, delicacies, antiques, flowers and curios. 1 and 29 August. Time: 9am–2pm. Venue: Smuts House Museum, Jan Smuts Ave, off Nellmapius Ave, Irene. Cost: free entry. Contact: 012 667 1659, irenemkt@mweb. co.za or irenemarket.co.za Market @ The Collection Enjoy a selection of delicious food, drink, live music and a children’s play area. Seating is indoors and outdoors alongside bonfires. Time: 4pm–8pm every Friday. Venue: 5 Boendoe Rd, Pretorius Park. Cost: adults R20, children free. Contact: 012 993 3638, thecollection.co.za or Facebook: The Collection Function and Conference Venue The Antique and Collectibles Fair Go in search of memorabilia, collectibles and vintage gems to add to your collection. The market takes place on the roof of the large amphitheatre. 10 August. Time: 8am–2pm. Venue: Voortrekker Monument, Eeufees Rd, Groenkloof. Cost: R15 per car. Contact: 012 326 6770, marketing@vtm. org.za or vtm.org.za The Stall Night Market A niche food and wine market for food lovers of all ages, with live entertainment and a vibrant atmosphere. 27 August. Time: 5pm–9pm. Venue: Southdowns Shopping Centre, cnr John Vorster and Karee St, Irene, Centurion. Cost: free entry. Contact: 072 155 3924, gareth.christie@gmail.com or southdownscentre.co.za
The Fantastic Four premiere A contemporary reimagining of Marvel’s original and longest-running superhero team centres on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy. Premieres 14 August in cinemas nationwide. For more info: sterkinekor.com or numetro.co.za
sport and physical activities Little Kickers Boys and girls are introduced to soccer skills through fun games and activities. For 18 months–8 year olds. Time: 9am–11am every Saturday. Venues: Club Sport Maritimo, cnr Richard St and Park
Alma Flamenca A production showcasing the senior and professional dancers of the Montoya Spanish Dance Theatre. 1 and 2 August. Time: 5pm and 8pm Saturday, 3pm Sunday. Venue: Atterbury Theatre, 4 Daventry St, Lynnwood. Cost: R160–R190. Book
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Enchanted Kingdom (3-D) Discover that the natural world is stranger, more magical, and more mystical than anything you could possibly imagine during this extraordinary documentary. Premieres 28 August in cinemas nationwide. For more info: sterkinekor.com or numetro.co.za
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