The Heart of the Winelands did it again!  

Posted by Sunè Samuels on 26 April 2018 7:55 AM CAT

Wellington is ready for winter with a packed events calendar, including music, arts, sports and much more.  Spoil your mom this Mother’s Day with a visit to our gorgeous town and great Mother’s Day dining options.  Embrace the chilly weather with wonderful winter meals at many of our local restaurants and wine tastings at participating wine route members.

The Heart of the Winelands did it again!  

Proud and Happiness and a BIG honour! ABSA Cape Epic chose Wellington as the Town with the Best Spirit AND the Drakenstein Area, specific the Huguenot High and Primary Schools premises, as the Best Destination! Congratulations and a hearty thank you to all that supported the effort!

For more information please contact the Wellington Information Centre at Tel 864 1378 or e-mail wellingtoninfo@dlta.co.za

Safari Half Marathon 2018 
Huguenot High School
1 May 2018

This is a permanent event on the athlete’s as well as family calendar. Taking place annually on Worker’s Day, this event has become synonymous with Wellington for a fun-filled day enjoyed by serious runners as well as the whole family. Join hundreds of people to walk, waggle or run the 5, 10 or 21 km track through Wellington’s most beautiful scenery.

STARTING TIMES & VENUES

21.1km Run 07:10 Willem Basson boulevard (next to Boland Rugby Stadium)
21.1km Walk 07:10 Blouvlei Road (next to top school gate)
5km Fun Run/Walk 09:00 General Hertzog Boulevard
10km Run/Walk 09:30 General Hertzog Boulevard

For all results or result queries please visit www.topevents.co.za or call (021) 511 7130 or email timing@topevents.co.za.

Wellington Op ‘n Stasie Fees 2018
Kleinevalleij -Wynplaas
4 &5 May 2018  10h00-19h00

Wellington gemeenskaps fees vir die hele gesin.

Prys: R50 per persoon 

Kaartjies te koop by die hek.

Contact: 082 779 4001

Ouma-Granny House Museum presents at “Op ‘n Stasie Fees”
Kleijnevallei- Wynplaas
5 May 2018  
Event time: 10h30

Special Awards at Op ‘n Stasie Fees
• Winnie Rust Award – winner to be announced at the event

• Special Award to Marlene le Roux

R50 per person at gate
Contact detail: 021 873 3093/083 231 7027

Breytenbach Sentrum 

5 May 
Time: 14h00

Die Suid-Afrikaanse sanger en liedjieskrywer, Gerald Clark, tree op Saterdag 5 Mei op by die Breytenbach-sentrum in Wellington, waar hy deesdae woon. Die konsert sal voorafgegaan word met die opening van sy vriendin, die Tsjeggiese kunstenaar Radka Bartosikova, se eerste uitstalling in Suid-Afrika. Gerald & Trio tree van 14:00 in the piazza tussen die hoofgebou en Die Bôrdienghuis-teater op.  Pizza’s en wyn sal verkoop word. 

Kaartjies vir die konsert kos R140 per persoon en kan bespreek word by teater@breytenbachsentrum.co.za of 021 873 2786.

Wamakersvallei Opleidingsentrum 
Kookkursus
7 – 18 Mei  2018
(2 weke - vol dag)

Inhoud:

Die kursus sluit in basiese kombuisvaardighede, higiëne en die hantering van kombuisapparate.  Die studente bak  groot koeke, klein koekies, beskuit en brode. Verskillende tipes onthale word bespreek. 

Geregte word prakties voorberei vir ontbyte, ligte maaltye, hoofgeregte en nageregte.  Daar word gedek:  ‘n ontbytskinkbord, ‘n teetafel en ‘n hoofgeregtafel.  Besoeke word gebring aan ‘n Wynkelder (Wynwaardering/glase) ‘n koffie roostery en ‘n bakkery.  ‘n Volle dag word spandeer aan kelnerwerk en klientediens.   ‘n Lekker, praktiese,  allesomvattende kursus wat strek oor 10 dae.

R3000 per persoon
Kontak E Lintvelt by 083 630 8201 of 021 8735942 gedurende kantoor ure.

Hugenote Hoerskool
8 May -11 May 2018
Time: 19h00

Grease - The Musical
Rock and Roll with Grease

As "Grease" die woord is wat jou aan die ruk en rol kry, moet jy vanaf 8-11 Mei 2018 by Hugenote Hoërskool ‘n draai maak waar hierdie gewilde musiekblyspel op die planke sal wees.

Hugenote Hoërskool se talentevolle span akteurs en sangers span saam om hierdie bekende storie en onvergeetlike musiek van die “Pink Ladies”en die “Burger Palace Boys” aan te bied.

Tussen al die kattekwaad wat die bendes aanjaag, word daar gesing en gedans op die maat van geliefde liedjies soos Summer Nights, We go together, Look at me I’m Sandra Dee en Beauty School Dropout.

Kaartjies vir Grease is te koop teen R80 vir kinders en R100 vir volwassenes by Hugenote Hoërskool.

The Gala Evening takes place 11 May and the tickets are R200 per person including dinner.

Vir enige navrae, kontak 021-873-2111 of jenslin@hugenoteskool.co.za

Gravel Travel Events at Linton Park Wines
12 May 2018
Time: 8h00 – 15h00

The annual Gravel Travel MTB & Trail Run 
Distances are 25km and 50km MTB and a 10km challenging trail run.

Entries are on www.entryninja.com or contact pvanwyk@ibits.co.za
Entry fees vary between R150 and R250.

Au d’Hex  Estate
13 May 2018
Time: 12:00 – 14:00

Mother’s Day lunch with a special menu designed by the chef.
Limited seats available.

Book through 021 864 3074 or bookings@audehex.co.za

Oude Wellington Restaurant 
Mother’s Day 13 May 2018
Time: 12h00

Mother’s day always been very popular at Oude Wellington restaurant on the Oude Wellington brandy estate for more than a decade. 

Vegetarian option available on request.
We offer a three-course menu for R285 per person.
Kids under 12 only R95 per person. Menu on request 
Contact us for more info contact John & Susanna Tecklenburg on 0828368924

Breytenbach Sentrum -Bôrdienghuis
Chris Chameleon
16 May 2018
Time: 20h00

Chameleon en Daniella Deysel is dan Kat & Wolf. Hierdie musikale projek is gebore uit die begeerte van beide hierdie kunstenaars om buite die kou van hul gevestigde name op vryer vleuels met beeld, klank en kostumering in die ongewone wildernis van hul verbeelding te sweef.

Kaartjies kos R130 per persoon en kan nou al bespreek word by teater@breytenbachsentrum.co.za of 021 873 2786.

Diemersfontein Wine and Country Estate
26 May 2018
Time: 18h30

A VIP dinner will be hosted by the owners David and Sue Sonnenberg in the private Sonnenberg Cellar.

The three - course meal with a special wine pairing cost is R450 per person.
Bookings with Hazel Kelly, 021 864 5050 or 
corkclub@diemersfontein.co.za

The  Grillroom @Val du Charron
26 May- 30 June 2018
Time: 12h00-15h00

Unwin(e)d this winter with lunch time live music

Entrance free
Bookings essential: lg@vdcwines.com or 021 873 1256

Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse
Every Sunday from 25 March - 29 July 2018
Time: 12h00-16h00

Join us for a family lunch every Sunday. Enjoy a delicious seasonal menu, family style at the deckhouse and kids of all ages welcome.Menu: Snacks and drinks on arrival / Farmhouse seed loaf with apricot butter / Roast beetroot, apple, baby rocket and orange vinaigrette / Baby spinach, roasted pumpkin, red onion and thyme bake/ Slow cooked leg of Riebeek Lamb, rosemary and mint jus / Sandveld potato bake / Crust less chicken pie with sour cream / Gooey butter cake with vanilla crème fraiche / Coffee and tea

Cost R280.00 per person -Kids under 12 half price. Includes family style lunch, tea and coffee. Any dietary requirements can be can be catered for. 
Bookings: info@bartholomeusklip.com

Oude Wellington Restaurant
Sunday luncheon  8 April to 26 May 2018
Time: 12h00 to 17h00

Join us for a relaxed Sunday lunch with  3 courses of hearty and honest food, cooked the traditional and slow way

For 3 course menu contact Susanna.
Full ala carte also available   
R250 per person
Reservations  contact John & Susanna Tecklenburg on 0828368924 or reservations@bbbs.co.za

Linton Park Wines
13 April -28 May 2018

Linton Park - Win Top Wines Competition!

YOU too can be a WINNER!

Following the overwhelming response to our recent sold-out Valentine’s concert and competition, we decided on giving away 5 WINE PRIZES – each consisting of 6 bottles of TOP LintonParkWines!

It’s so easy to enter & win, answer one question - READ further ...

HERE are THE ENTRY DETAILS?

1. Send us the name of ONE Linton Park wine that you PREFER or ENJOY – there’s more info on our wines available on our website at http://www.lintonparkwines.co.za.

2. Competition ends on – Monday, 28 May at 12:00;

3. The 5 winners will be determined by a ‘lucky draw’ and will be announced by latest Thursday, 31 May at 13:00 on Facebook;

4. Entries and prizes are restricted to persons older than 18 years; 

5. The competition is limited to South Africa;

6. The 5 prize winners can collect their wines at our Estate or we will deliver it to you by courier;

7. Terms and Conditions are applicable.

More info on our wines available on our website at http://www.lintonparkwines.co.za.

The Stone Kitchen at Dunstone

Fridays at Dunstone is Burger Night!

Looking for somewhere vibey to celebrate the start of the weekend? The Stone Kitchen at Dunstone is bringing you a Friday Burger Night, where we'll be offering all our diners a tasty, home-style.
Go on, tell all your friends, Dunstone Burger Night is the place to be this Friday, every Friday!

Burger and glass of Dunstone wine for just R98! 
Bookings essential; email food@dunstone.co.za to reserve a table.

Bontebok Ridge Reserve

We supply delicious wild boar and venison meats from our farm outside Wellington directly to you “Farm to Fork”.

The animals are pasture reared and drink from dams and streams.

If you’d like to be added to our mailing list to receive our monthly orders email, please email Melandri on info@turnercorp.co.za.

We take orders in the first week of the month and deliver to your home or office at the end of the month.

Our offerings include roasts, chops, mince, goulash, and stewing meat on the bone, delicious homemade sausage and burger patties.

Orders: 1st week of each month
Delivery: 4th week of each month

E-mail Melandri: info@turnercorp.co.za or call Katja – 082 690 9075