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Tulbagh - Mothers Day Special on Horse Trails

2012-05-02T10:15:55Z

Horse About, specialist horse trail operators in the Tulbagh area are offering a special for the whole of May in celebration of Mothers Day.

At Horse About Trails you can saddle up and unwind while you explore the scenic Tulbagh Valley countryside on the back of a well trained horse.

With Horse About nature trails you take a step back in time as you ride through vineyards and wheat fields to reach the contour paths at the foothills of the majestic Witzenberg MountainsOn the way you enjoy the panoramic views of the valley and surrounding mountains.

Horse About offer various trail options which can include local wine tastings or sample award winning olive oils, or simply join us for a leisurely meander amongst fynbos, vineyards and orchards while admiring the panoramic views of the Tulbagh Valley.

The trail rides and out rides can be tailored to suit everyone, from supervised pony rides for the little ones to half day and full day trails. Tulbagh boasts a wide array of accommodation, from camping and cottages on working farms to luxurious hotels in the historic village.

Every trail ride includes instruction, a helmet and an english saddle.

The Vineyard trail, a one hour scenic ride, is enjoyed by all levels of rider, but particularly suitable for the beginner as well as the not-so-fit rider.

The two to three hour Witzenberg Trail is for the more experienced rider who is fit enough to be comfortable in the saddle for a few hours and confident at a trot and canter.

For more detail contact Horse About, email them on info@horseabout.co.za or call 082 884 9881.

Tulbagh - Moonlight Horse Trail - May 2012

2012-05-02T09:34:35Z

Join Horse About on Saturday 5th May for a romantic moonlight trail on horseback. Horse About have safe and well disciplined horses and they will expertly match everyone with the right steed, depending on your horse riding skills (or lack of).

There is nothing quite like riding on a horse, out in the country, unless of course it's in the moonlight, out in the country.

For more information contact Horse About or email them on info@horseabout.co.za or call them on 082 884 9881

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Mossel Bay - Dias Festival - February 2012

2012-01-18T08:36:20Z

The Dias Festival in Mosselbay will be held from 3rd to 5th February 2012. Various venues in and around the town will be used for an exciting lineup of events. Air Shows, Motor sport gymkhana, yachting fishing cycle race, mtb biking, pet walkathons and schools touch rugby competition are some of the many attractions for this year's Dias Festival.

Apart from all the activity on that weekend Mossel Bay has much to offer the tourist including museums, quality beaches, fine restaurants and world class golf.

For full details and the Dias Festival Program

Wellington - Safari Half Marathon - May 2012

2012-01-17T07:15:13Z

The 25th Annual Safari Half Marathon in Wellington takes place on Tuesday 1st May 2012. The Safari event is one of the most popular half marathons in the Cape despite all the other events that are staged in the Western Cape on the same day. In addition to the half marathon the Safari sponsored day includes a 5km fun run, a 10km walk and a 2 by 10.5km relay race.

Bookings close on the 15th April 2012 and there is no late entry option. Over 10,000 entrants are expected for the event. Previous years experience indicates that you need between 2 and 3 hours to reach the venue
from Cape Town because of traffic congestion. That means you need to leave Cape Town anywhere between 4 and 5 am. The alternative is to find accommodation near Wellington.

For full details of the event and the booking procedure go to Safari Half Marathon.

Moorreesburg - Red and Black Angus Auction - April 2012

2012-01-10T10:04:05Z

Angus Pioniers will be holding an auction of Red and Black Angus Cattle on 12th April 2012.

The auction is being held under the auspices of the SA Angus Breeders Association and will be conducted by BKB.

24 Stud Bulls and 33 Stud Cows as well as a further 53 Commercial Cattle will be on offer.

There will be a "Bull Parade" at 11:00 on the day of the auction which is due to commence at 12:00 at the Swartland Showgrounds in Moorreeburg.

For more information see BKB

Beaufort West - Dorper Ram Auction - February 2012

2012-01-10T09:27:02Z

Gideon Vivier Dorper Stud is holding an auction of 50 Dorper Rams at 11.00 am on 16th February.

The Auction, held under the auspices of the Dorpers Sheep Breeders Association will be conducted by BKB from Paarl. In addition to the 50 Dorper Rams a further 15 White Dorper Rams will be on offer from Christo Bothma from Merweville.

Auction takes place on the farm "The Vale" -

Directions from Beaufort West.

Take the N1 toward Richmond and turn right after 31 km at Renosterkopstasie.

From Richmond on the N1 travel for around 150km and then turn left to Renosterkopstasie

For more information visit the BKB website.

George - Volvo Tournament of Champions - January 2012

2011-10-27T12:16:26Z

The European Golf Tour's first-ever true 'tournament of champions' event has been confirmed for South Africa's number-one golf course, The Links at Fancourt, from 19th – 22nd January 2012, with the prospect of the finest field ever assembled for a European Tour event on African soil chasing the €350,000 (Approximately R3,500,000) first prize.

With a prize fund of €2million (Approximately R20,000,000) the Volvo Golf tournament of Champions is the first solely-sanctioned European Tour event of 2012 and offers the circuit's most valuable purse on the African continent.

The Volvo Golf Tournament of Champions is open only to European Tour players who have won an event on the previous year's European Tour International Schedule and current Tour Members with ten or more European Tour wins to their name.

Guy Kinnings, Managing Director, IMG Golf, the promoter and event co-owner with Volvo said in a press release that, "The 2012 Volvo Golf Tournament of Champions will deliver an exclusive, international line-up of proven champions to South Africa, where their countrymen's golfing achievements speak for themselves. It is not before time that the European Tour has a tournament of champions and given the current health of the European Tour we will clearly be putting together an enviable group of players into the field at Fancourt in January."

For more on the Tournament of Champions

Accommodation in and around George will be at a premium during this tournament so book early.

Cape Town - The Green Expo - November 2011

2011-10-27T06:14:33Z

Cape Town will be hosting the Green Expo at the International Convention Centre during November. With the world's population just passing the 7 Billion mark, time is fast running out for business, industry, state and individual households to go green. Now is a chance to see how you can make a difference at home, at work and at play.

This expo will bring together all those who believe that a sustainable lifestyle is not only possible but also trendy and cool. Exhibitors will include businesses and organizations that are involved with making the world a greener place.

Exhibitors will be addressing issues such as

Reducing carbon emissions by energy saving technologies or other means.
Sustainable Business practices.
Preservation of natural resources.
Organic products and food production.
Water and energy saving technologies and products.
Waste disposal and recycling.
Green Design for homes and offices.
Eco Tourism and hospitality.
Eco friendly products for the hospitality trade.
Eco cleaning products, paints and chemicals. (Non toxic / Chemical free products)
Eco friendly toys
Eco fashion

Dates November 18th to November 20th from 10:00 to 18:00

CTICC

For More details visit The Green Expo

Johannesburg - Decorex - August 2012

2011-10-11T06:17:39Z

Decorex 2012 is the largest Home Decor and Design exhibition in South Africa and will be held at Gallagher Estate from 8th to 12th August 2012. The Decorex team are renowned for bringing the latest trends in home decor and design from around the world right to your doorstep. make sure you diarise Decorex 2012 at Gallagher Estate.

Decorex SA have also announced the dates of the Cape Town and Durban Editions of Decorex 2012. Durban will be held at the Convention Centre from 21st -25th March and Cape Town from 26th to 29th April 2012 at CTICC

Cape Town - Decorex - April 2012

2011-10-11T03:43:41Z

Decorex Cape Town 2012 promises to be an interior design experience expressing the Mother City´s innovative energy. A hotbed of captivating colours, forms, shapes and silhouettes of the moment, the award-winning exhibition offers an abundance of choices. Browse through a star line-up of leading brands,

emerging talent and trends hot off the home fashion catwalks. Stock up on the new and the nouveau, make the most of free how-to workshops and show specials orr simply soak up the spectacular displays and provocative room settings.

Decorex Cape Town takes place from 26th to 29th April 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.