Keen photographers ... listen up! Regular "photographic evenings" are planned in Bredasdorp ... keep Monday 16 May free.

Kobus Tollig is hosting FREE PHOTOGRAPHIC EVENINGS for all interested photographers, regardless of experience, all are welcome. It will be a time of sharing, learning and developing  ... watch this space ... more information & details to follow!

Markets... wine farms... farm stalls ... places to see, things to do ... visit the Overberg http://www.theoverberg.com/index.html

Explore the website ... click the links on the Facebook page ... take a "virtual tour" to plan your itinerary. Come and visit this SPECTACULAR REGION ... we look forward to seeing and hosting you 

Enjoy the ROYAL WEDDING at THE FOX in Napier ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/eateries/the-fox

Traditional FISH & CHIPS in a tradition English-style pub ... what better way to relax and enjoy Prince William and Catherine's wedding? Mike says they sold out last week, so it would be good to book your portion of REALLY GOOD FOOD ... phone 028 423 3293

Lovely rain and snow in the Overberg - come and visit! ... http://www.theoverberg.com/index.php

It seems like winter is on its way ... explore all there is to do in the area - browse through our EVENTS on the website! Don't know what's available? Call us and we'll help you find the perfect things to do and places to visit ... info@theoverberg.com or phone 076 604 9221

Gardeners delight in the variety at the RED WINDMILL ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/businesses/red-windmill-nursery

Come and browse through the peaceful displays and ask for recommendations from Dee and Niel

RIEK CREATIVE has another artist's works on display ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/arts-a-crafts/riek-creative-gallery

"Liesel Kershoff may use a camera and a tripod to make her images, but in spirit she is more like painter ... spends many hours in remote locations, watching the light and waiting for the right moment to press the shutter button. And, like a landscape painter, there is a degree of subjective interpretation in her work' - Jon Minster (Weg/Go! March 2011)

theoverberg.com wishes you a peaceful and blessed Easter ...http://www.theoverberg.com/index.html

We send our greetings and best wishes to all our friends this Easter ... we remember the true significance of this time in the Christian calendar. If you're travelling, please drive safely and take breaks when necessary ...

FISH 'N CHIPS available at THE FOX on Friday ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/eateries/the-fox

This popular dish is in demand at THE FOX ... so we suggest you pre-book your order with Mike at 028 423 3293 ... a large portion of succulent fish wrapped in Mike's special light-and-tasty batter with fresh chips have been hailed as "the best I've EVER had" by many. Give yourself a treat!

  

RENEESSANCE Restaurant in Napier is open over the weekend ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/eateries/reneessance-restaurant-a-larder

OPEN for dinner on Friday evening 22nd  and over the weekend till Monday 25th and then from Wednesday 27th until 2nd May for breakfast and lunch. Also open on Wednesday evening 27th April. 

SOUTBOS are having an OPEN DAY this weekend ... http://www.theoverberg.com/events/details/211-open-day

Learn about the restoration and progressof this historical Farmstead right here in the heart of the Overberg ... enjoy learning about the history, the development and the passion in preserving the heritage of SOUTBOSCH ... enjoy soup & toast while you relax in good company ...

Are you having an "AFFAIR"? Or a function ... or an event? ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/hermanus/services/unlimited-events

UNLIMITED EVENTS will work with you to plan and execute THE BEST EVENT for any occasion ... weddings - birthday celebrations - corporate functions - GRAND OPENINGS - cocktail parties etc etc ... the list goes on! Visit their FEATURED LISTING on www.theoverberg.com to learn more about what UNLIMITED EVENTS can do for you ... 

PATATFEES Stallholders (or potential ones) ... you need to RESERVE A STALL .... WELL before 10 June ... but they're going fast!

This year designated stands are being allocated to people as their applications are received, and all the best spots are quickly being taken by non-locals! Please spread the word to those without email, who may want a stand, and so that no-one misses out. It's strictly "first-come-first-served" ... 

RIEK CREATIVE is open every day over Easter ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/arts-a-crafts/riek-creative-gallery

From Thursday onwards we will be exhibiting works by landscape photographer LIESEL KERSHOFF. New works by Linda Rayburn, Peter Retief, Rosalind Stone, Chris Jonker, Rosemary Jaffray are also on display along with ceramics by Andre Minnie. The works can be seen on http://www.wix.com/riekcreative/home but we suggest you pop around in person. 

Lots to do in the Overberg over the long weekend ... http://www.theoverberg.com/events/eventlist

Explore our EVENTS CALENDAR ... browse through our FEATURED LISTINGS ... viait our GALLERY ... click through our TOWNS to see what's "on-the-go" ... www.theoverberg.com is showcasing so much variety ... COME AND VISIT!

SHANNON HOPE is appearing at SUNTOUCHED INN on 24 April ... http://www.theoverberg.com/events/details/132-shannon-hope-live

Shannon Hope is back on the road ... showcasing some of the material from her forthcoming album "Fight A New Day", due for release in Winter 2011.

HOUSE OF CARPETS FURNITURE & APPLIANCES have "specials" on the go till 7th May ...http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/bredasdorp/businesses/furniture-a-appliances/house-of-carpets-furniture-a-appliances

EASTER SPECIALS ON SELECTED small & large APPLIANCES, FURNITURE AND CARPETS ~ like 6kg Tumble-Driers @ R2199 or Electric Guitar WITH amplifier for R1299 ... a 43 litre silver Microwave (with grill) is only R1150 and a 76cm Foam Mattress (100mm thick) is JUST R299 ... and ... BARBIE CHARACTER RUGS are R49 ... 5m PRE-PACKED VINYL is R79

HELDERSTROOM ALPACAS are working hard toward the Big Baby Indaba ... see what the Overberg has in pure Alpaca fashionware ...

The country’s largest baby exhibition advertises itself as having everything for bump, baby and toddler.  The HELDERSTROOM ALPACAS ladies are busy “running up” dozens of beautiful baby and toddler & a maternity range of cardigans and jumpers for the mum to be!  Baba Indaba is 5-7 August and people will find us there... OR VISIT http://www.helderstroomalpacas.co.za/

Villa di Baia HAS A GREAT EASTER SPECIAL on ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/stanford/accommodation/guest-houses/villa-di-baia-luxary-country-retreat

Situated atop a hill overlooking Walker Bay and onto Hangklip and Cape Point in the far distance, this magnificent Mediterranean villa offers luxury self-catering accommodation for families or couples ... stay 5 nights @ R1250 per night for 4 adults and 1 child.

Even more for the children at RED WINDMILL ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/businesses/red-windmill-nursery

The JUNGLE GYM is now installed! We are all very excited about this new addition, which is easily visible from the road. 

Additionally, there is a nice little range of well-priced and good quality Easter Eggs and sweeties available in the Nursery Shop. We welcome all children over Easter. 

It's ALL ABOUT CHICKEN at M's on R62 in Barrydale ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/barrydale/accommodation/self-catering/catani

Martina's trendy restaurant and self-catering in Barrydale is HOT ... recently moved to the well known "MUD GALLERY" they are the No.1Chicken Rotisserie in the area. Stunning views - a tranquil garden - a unique atmosphere! Specials - 1/2 chicken or thighs, served with sauteed potatoes and cabbage salad. The prices vary from R12.00 for take away to R52.00 in the restaurant. 

Functional art at RIEK CREATIVE ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/arts-a-crafts/riek-creative-gallery

Ulrich has created another UNIQUE PIECE of functional art ... visit the Gallery to view it and to see what other talented local artists can offer. Visit the new website for the Gallery at http://www.wix.com/riekcreative/home

DAVE'S COUNTRY KITCHEN will be trading the whole weekend ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/eateries/daves-country-kitchen

LUNCH SPECIAL on Good Friday, Easter Sat/Sun/Mon - Traditional Cape Malay Pickled Fish with homemade bread or hot+buns followed by Meringue Delight ice cream R65. Kids portion R28 incl.Easter egg.

THE FOX serves AMAZING fish & chips on Fridays (best to phone and order your portion) ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/eateries/the-fox

Don't miss the SPECIAL lunch on Easter Sunday ... Starter / choice of 2 roast meats with vegetables & all the trimmings / choice of desserts all for R130.00

Peter Retief, Fine Artist has produced a portrait in oils ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/arts-a-crafts/peter-retief-fine-artist

View it "in the flesh" at RIEK CREATIVE gallery in Napier ... Peter has other works at GALORE GALLERY & GIFTS in Bredasdorp ... two galleries WELL WORTH the visit over the Easter Weekend ...

Saturday morning sees another CAR BOOT SALE in Napier - a fundraiser for Animal Welfare ... come and hunt for a bargain!

On the lawn outside the OverbergAgri (the Co-op) you'll find the regular stall-holders as well as those with their car boots filled with the interesting and quirky, the collectible and the "nice to have" ... the stall holders will be donating amounts to the Animal Welfare, so come along and support them. Lots to see, to eat and to talk to ...

Easter Egg Hunt at the LIFESTYLE CENTRE on Saturday 23 April ... http://www.theoverberg.com/events/eventlist

Come and enjoy a fun morning with the family ... 

Cowan Properties have a new WEBSITE ... visit their listing to see more ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/real-estate/cowan-properties

Neville & Pat have highlighted more great deals on their pages for interested buyers to look over ... visit their new website too (but the old one is still active) ... http://www.napier-cowanprop.co.za/

 

A whole variety of activities are planned for the Southern Tip (including the relay race) for 13th to 15th May ... check out http://www.theoverberg.com/events/details/205-strandveld-activities

Wine tastings ... hikes ... tours ... trips ... art & culture ... birding ... the team relay THERE'S SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO ... go to our Events Calendar to see more of what's available.

One law for us, another for the "LAWMAKERS"? KAM official Ford Bantam overtakes on double white on a blind rise!

Obviously a REALLY important mission to attend to (not)! White Ford Bantam bakkie overtakes in a very dangerous place and speeds off into the distance - CS 14462 Yesterday (Tuesday) at 11h34 on the road between Bredasdorp & Napier. Fat oke with sunglasses, alone in the vehicle!

Napier Brewery featuring in Cape Town Magazine ... http://www.capetownmagazine.com/Lifestyle/Top-beer/104_22_18010

Don't forget to tell you friends about Napier Beer and Napier Brewery ... making a name for themselves!

Join thousands of wine lovers at South Africa's BIGGEST regional wine festival ...http://www.theoverberg.com/events/details/201-wacky-wine-weekend

BONNIEVALE CELLAR'S WACKY WINE WEEKEND has a great programme ... Elvis Blue; Bra Wou ; Kobus se gat food ... Children's playpark and horse and cart rides ... wine tasting ... keep the dates free and enjoy the hospitality of the Bonnivale Overbergers

Great value for money at VILLAGE MART in the Checkers Centre, Bredasdorp ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/bredasdorp/businesses/village-mart-bredasdorp

Specials on the go till the end of April ... great stuff for the GARDENER ... for the CAMPER ... for the MECHANIC ... for the HANDYMAN ... for the ADVENTURER ... come and see the REAL BARGAINS ... 

Make a note ... the WACKY WINE weekend in Bonnivale is coming up .... http://www.theoverberg.com/events/details/201-wacky-wine-weekend

Music from Elvis Blue & Bra Wou - there will be lots of great food - plenty for the kids to do .... and the "odd bit of wine" too!!! Visit the Bonnivale Cellars for this great weekend ...  

Don't forget to browse our Events list to see what's on this weekend ... http://www.theoverberg.com/events/eventlist

We list what we have been informed about ... tell those who don't know about the FREE EVENT listing on www.theoverberg.com

 

We're giving this a try ... http://www.virtapay.com/r/theoverberg

VirtaPay is developing a private virtual currency and payment processing service to make real-world buying and selling online easier, more secureand available to everyone. 

Tell us about your forthcoming event! ... http://www.theoverberg.com/events/eventlist

The long weekends are just around the corner! Do you have something you want to tell others about? Let us know and we will publicize them for free on our EVENTS CALENDAR ...Email to info@theoverberg.com or phone 076 604 9221

Napier prepares for SCARECROW SEASON ... Craigan show us how to do it in a practical workshop at Suntouched Inn

Find out all about the SCARECROWS of Napier from Craigan & Angela at the Suntouched Inn ... there's some history that's turned into a tradition and yielded a book too ...

How convenient is this? A regular cleaning service to save you the hassle! MAID TO SHINE will do it all for you ...http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/services/irenes-cleaning-services-soapy-moments

House cleaning on a regular basis - quick & efficient! Windows - cars - guest rooms - ironing - spring cleans! Let Irene & her team show you how they can make your home sparkle ... call her on 076 315 1668

RIEK Creative has a real SCAREcrow at the entrance ... don't mind him as you enter to enjoy the fine displays ...

Ulrich has created some fine chandeliers ... functional artwork ... that will enhance any space. Visit the gallery to see them in operation and to take in the variety of wonderful art the local region has to offer

Make a scarecrow! Lessons and sharing of ideas at SUNTOUCHED INN at 18h00 tonight ... come and join in ...

Come and join in the fun as you share ideas and learn the art of making scarecrows ... which are becoming a tourist attraction in Napier!

Sunbird Lodge in Napier have spotted a ROOIKAT in the area ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/accommodation/self-catering/the-sunbird-lodge

Stephen was out for an early morning jog and spotted this on top of a telephone pole ... Rooikat (Caracal) are NOT ENDEMIC to the area so a capture and relocation will be attempted ... the first rooikat seen near the lodge for many years ...

ROSE'S MEALS in Napier starts a new menu from 4 April ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/eateries/rosemarys-meals-delivered

Enjoy a varied menu - something different every day for a 6 week 'rotation' request a menu ... e-mail us!
This week you could be enjoying Ginger-ale chicken; Beef & bacon rissoles; Roast lamb; Mexican pork chops and Mongolian mince stir-fry ... delivered!

 

Scarecrow characters abound in Napier ... and at THE RED WINDMILL there's a new figure ...

Leaning out of her window, Hendrina is on to Johannes' case (he's up the ladder) ... pop in to meet them, browse through the new eco-friendly pot holders, snjoy the peace of the newly-stocked waterblommetjie pond and enjoy some tea and eats at DAVE'S COUNTRY KITCHEN

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Fish & chips ... reportedly the BEST in the region now available at THE FOX on Fridays ...

This new addition to the Fox's menu is VERY POPULAR and a number of patrons reported that it was the BEST they had tasted PLUS excellent value for money ... come and try it ... and have a glass of draught to keep it company!

 

Sunday lunch special at DAVE'S COUNTRY KITCHEN just outside Napier ... very popular and REALLY delicious ...

Come and relax in the refreshing and vibrant COUNTRY KITCHEN while you enjoy the roast and selection of vegetables ... save yourself the effort of preparing, cooking and then washing up! Dave & Erica will make your visit enjoyable ... you'll become a "regular" ... ;-D)

Red Windmill has lots of new things on offer ... http://www.theoverberg.com/business-directory/napier/businesses/red-windmill-nursery

GIANT pumpkins ... waterblommetjies for the pond ... the new scarecrow, Hendrina, is giving Johannes "gass" from the window ... come and visit and enjoy coffee or cake from Dave's excellent COUNTRY KITCHEN at the same time ...