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The Midlands is alive with the hustle and bustle of country life at its best. Catering to all needs, the Midlands offers some of the finest adventure, relaxation, authentic experiences, shopping, cuisine and accommodation in South Africa. Many of our members are award-winning and reputed worldwide for their excellence and unique offerings in addition to being home to the finest Mountain biking tracks and some of the largest sporting events in the country. To mention just a few of our award-winners - Hartford Country House, Fordoun, Karkloof Spa and Fernhill Hotel.
The calendar of events is constantly being updated, so put this into your favorites and remember to check up!
IN TRANSITION' A movement of communities worldwide responding creatively and proactively to peak oil and climate change seeing them as an historic opportunity to build the world anew.
Where: Tanglewood Country House Donation R10 to Conservancy funds 5.30pm for 6pm
Contact: Nicky Mann Please book if you are staying for supper 084 645 5619 or 033 234 4366
Inspirational talk by Jes Foord, Rape Survivor. After Jes's rape and ordeal, she started a Rape Crisis centre. There will be a collection for bags filled with goodies for donation to the Jes Foord foundation. Cash donations for this worthy cause can be made in lieu of buying goodies or handbags. Prizes, discount vouchers & talks. Loads of fun too!
Where: Aladdin's Corner, 2 Robin Road, Central Nottingham Road @ 10.30 a.m. R45pp, incuding coffee, tea and a lovely spring spread.
Contact: RSVP Louise 033 266 6460 Book today! Limited seating but loads of standing room
Wine Tasting for KZN Wildlife. Promotions & prizes to be won, and more...
Where: Midlands Liberty Mall, Pietermaritzburg
Contact: 033 341 9510
Clome and celebrate our 3rd birthday. Special offers, gie aways & fresh produce
Where: Karkloof Farmers' Market, Karkloof, Howick
Contact: Andrea 082 820 8986
Based on the novel by Tray Blacklaws. Directed by Greig Coetzee & performed by Craig Morris
Where: Schlesinger Theatre, Michaelhouse, Balgowan
Contact: Michelle 033 234 1139 or muchun@michaelhouse.org
Enjoy a variety of High Tea Treats on the deck at Fernhill for R65 per person. From 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Where: Fernhill Hotel, R103, Tweedie
Contact: Reception on 033 330 5071
All the wine you can drink. Chocolate fountain, food hampers, entertainment for all ages, fun, games & prizes. Live music. Accommodation and transport to and from festival also available. Booking essential.
Where: Meander Fine Wines, Piggly Wiggly Farm Stall, R103, The Dargle, Kwazulu Natal
Contact: Trevor Gower, Meander Fine Wines, 083 452 3350. Deidre, Diemersfontein, 021 864 5050
Break the hiberntaion and join us for evening of tasting with 12 of the "Cape Legend" wine farms. Good wine, good food and good friends.
Where: The Wine Cellar & Mouse Trap, R103, Rosetta
Contact: Sarah or Margie on 033 267 7044
A classy, period ?whodunnit? in a classic ?murder thriller style?. It's 1909. Six guests dine with the Randlord and his wife. After dinner, a gruesome murder is committed, and you?ll have to unravel the mystery and guess who did it and why.
Where: Netherwood & Blueberry Hill, Nottingham Road
Contact: Lindy Bradford, 033 263 1532, 083 412 9503. bradford@bundunet.com, or Anna Bruce 083 683 9834, annab@lantic.net
Works from both ArtWorks Gallery, Hilton & ArtSPACE, Durban
Where: The ArtWorks Gallery, Hilton
Contact: Terri Broll on 083 477 5599, or 031 312 0793
Music all day, jumping castles for kids, lots of prizes. Lunch & Supper available. Family & friends welcome From 8.30 am registration ? late into the evening
Where: Lions River Club, The Dargle
Contact: Craig Cameron ? 0824122883 www.touch-rugby.co.za
Works from both ArtWorks Gallery, Hilton & ArtSPACE, Durban
Where: The ArtWorks Gallery, Hilton
Contact: Terri Broll on 083 477 5599, or 031 312 0793
Night market celebrating the 3rd birthday of Karkloof Farmers' Market. Live music, dinner & tasty treats. From 17h30 to 21h00
Where: Karkloof Farmers' Market, Karkloof Road, Howick
Contact: Andrea 082 820 8986
Ride to mountains through private game reserve. Free camping or alternative accommodation.
Where: Bergrails, Kamberg
Contact: Kamberg Office : 033 2677227 Rick :082 9322255 Patrick : 082 8310129 Heidi : 082 4417926
Ride to mountains through private game reserve. Free camping or alternative accommodation.
Where: Bergrails, Kamberg
Contact: Kamberg Office : 033 2677227 Rick :082 9322255 Patrick : 082 8310129 Heidi : 082 4417926