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Monday, 9 November 2009

Sisters with Blisters taking place 28 November

We’ve all had them, that extremely painful blister after a fun night out wearing your favourite pair of stilettos. But this doesn’t really give us a sense of achievement or make much difference to anyone but ourselves. So why not get a blister on 28 November 2009 that will actually mean something?

Sisters with Blisters in an annual event that has been taking place for the past 3 years. Jacaranda 94.2 and First for Women have joined forces to raise awareness on the abuse suffered by many women and children Continued

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Monday, 2 November 2009

Pinocchio Pantomime in Johannesburg from 4 November

Adventures of Pinocchio

Adventures of Pinocchio

We have all heard of the story of the little wooden boy who was carved from a piece of pine by the woodcarver Geppetto and who was created as a puppet but dreamt of becoming a “real boy” named Pinocchio. This fictional character has been around since 1883 and has become a well loved tale and was certainly a firm favourite of mine whilst I was growing up.

And if you are in Johannesburg or its surrounding areas you will be happy to know that Pinocchio will be the biggest pantomime ever this year with 60 artists taking part. If you already au fait with pantomimes you probably call them panto’s and already have your tickets booked. However, if you do not fall into this category let me give you a little refresher in what the pantomime is … Continued

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Monday, 19 October 2009

Style in the city

Trinny & Susannah

Trinny & Susannah

You either have it or you don’t, style that is, but lucky enough for those of us to whom style doesn’t come easily, we can be helped. And the MasterCard Style in the City is here to help. Taking place from Thursday 29 October to Sunday 1 November in the ever popular V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, this event will showcase the crème de la crème of fashion and beauty and is hosted by top fashion guru’s Trinny and Susannah.

If you don’t yet know who these two straight talking ladies are then let me enlighten you. I have been a fan of theirs ever since I first saw their show while visiting my sister in the UK. What not to wear is a programme that takes ordinary people, yes that means you, your wife, mother, grandmother, father, husband or friend and Continued

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Friday, 14 August 2009

Get off the Couch – What’s happening this Weekend

Tired of sitting on the couch every weekend, feeling a bit of the winter slump? If so, don’t stop reading as we have some answers for you to get up and have some fun this weekend.

Gravity Adventure Festival

Gravity Adventure Festival

If you are in the Western Cape you could take part in the Gravity Adventure Festival happening in Kleinmond from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 August 2009. There is something for everyone from a trail run, MTB race (that is a mountain bike race for those not au fait with the lingo), downriver kayak race, K1 sprint, mile river swim, downriver croc race and adventure race as well as a climbing event. This festival, one of South Africa’s most diverse adventure festivals, takes place in and around the main road bridge on the Palmiet River. You will be able to see some awesome sights, test your climbing skills on the wall or browse through the food and gear stalls. Continued

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Thursday, 13 August 2009
Eco-Tourism in August

Celebrating Mother Earth in the Mother of all Cities

Country comes to town - ‘From the Earth’ Expo

If you’re one of those city dwellers who yearn to exchange the mad rush of the city for the peaceful yet adventurous life that the country and farm offers – even just for the day, From the Earth is the expo for you. This unique concept of bringing everything that is homemade, healthy and natural right to your doorstep will take place in the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 16-18 October 2009 … Continued

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Monday, 29 June 2009
Celebrate All Things "Vino" in July

Wine Events in July

Wine Events

Wine Events

Just because you can’t make it to the Cape Winelands in July doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate South Africa’s great wines a little closer to your intended destination (or home if you are local). There are a few excellent events being held around the country that celebrate South African wines.

Here’s a quick round up of a few “Wine” events taking place in July: In East London head to the 14th annual Wine Fair from the 1st to the 3rd of July, With over 45 estates, the Wine Fair brings a wide variety of the best tasting wine to your doorstep. Superb local restaurants and eateries always accompany the Daily Dispatch and Sparg’s Superspar Wine Fair, providing a wide selection of cuisine for the hungry. Continued

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