Get ready to visit Stanford, as this year marks its 150th birthday. To celebrate this event various activities have been arranged over the months of September and October.
28 – 30 September – This weekend will mark the opening of the celebrations. It also co-insides with the annual Stanford Glendower Bird Fair.
A marquee will be erected on the market square to house food stalls, craft stalls and areas for exhibitions and workshops, as well as a platform for live entertainment.
In addition to the marquee, a traditional country fair/fete is intended to add to the festivities. So lots of fun for everyone – hope to see you there! More info at http://www.stanfordinfo.co.za
A really exciting line-up for this 4th Stanford Glendower Bird Fair include:
Lectures and talks by
• Morne du Plessis, CEO of World Wildlife Fund SA
• Nico Myburgh, Famous bird Photographer
• Dalton Gibbs, Rondevlei Nature Reserve
• Norman Larson, author and photographer of spiders:
• Louis Nel of Kleinmond Posduifklub
Live animal displays
• Cheetah
• Monkey Town
• Eagles & more raptors
• Spiders
• Snakes & other Reptiles
• Racing Pigeons
Bird and nature film festival
• March of the Penguins
• Happy Feet
• An Inconvenient Truth
Mini ID course on Overberg birds.
Guided bird outings
STANFORD BIRDING PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
Prizes:
• Flight of the Giants with AFRICAN WINGS
• Pet friendly accommodation at OAK GROVE FARM
• Stanford Technology Center gift pack
• 1 hour outride for 2 people with AFRICAN HORSE CO
• Meal for 2 at BIRKENHEAD MICRO BREWERY plus runner up prizes of Honey Blonde Ale, Premium Lager, Malt Stout, Red Reloaded & Crystal Fynbos Still & Sparkling Water
STANFORD 150TH CELEBRATIONS/GLENDOWER BIRD FAIR – PROGRAMME
DATE EVENT COST
Ongoing Photographic competition and display
Ongoing Photographic tribute to senior citizens
SEPT: Mon 24 Ukuxhela Traditional Ceremony Free
SEPT: Fri 28 Street Bash and naming the RDP township Free
SEPT: Fri 28 – Sun 30 Police displays & demonstrations Free
SEPT: Fri 28 – Sun 30 Fynbos & Flower display Donation
SEPT: Fri 28 , 08:00 – 17:30 Bird Fair Exhibition Centre Free
SEPT: Fri 28 @ 09:30 Cheetah. Live demonstration by Cheetah Outreach Free
SEPT: Fri 28 @ 11:00 Monkey Town. Live demonstration Free
SEPT: Fri 28 @ 12:00 Nico Myburgh. Famous bird photos slide show Free
SEPT: Fri 28 @ 12:30 Bird puppet show Donation
SEPT: Fri 28 @ 15.45 Snakes & other reptiles. Live demo Cape Reptile Club Free
SEPT: Fri 28 @ 15.45 Bird watching river trip on African Queen boat R80pp
SEPT: Fri 28 @ 18:00 Official opening, whisky tasting, Music by ZAMAR. Dinner R75pp
SEPT: Sat 29 @ 07:15 Bird watching river trip on African Queen boat R80pp
SEPT: Sat 29, 08:00 – 17:30 Bird Fair Exhibition Centre Free
SEPT: Sat 29 @ 08:00 Glendower Bird Spotting game Free
SEPT: Sat 29 09:00 – 17:00 Country Carnival: Stalls, entertainment, etc Free
SEPT: Sat 29 @ 09:00 Snakes & other reptiles. Live demo Cape Reptile Club Free
SEPT: Sat 29 @ 10:00 Film: An Inconvenient Truth Free
SEPT: Sat 29 from 10:30 NG Kerk Bazaar Free
SEPT: Sat 29 from 10:30 Magic Show Free
SEPT: Sat 29 @ 11:00 Rope Skipping demonstration: SA Gymnastics Federation Free
SEPT: Sat 29 @ 11:00 Habitat talk by Dalton Gibbs of Rondevlei Nature Reserve Free
SEPT: Sat 29 @ 12:00 Falconer & Black Eagle. Live demo by Eagle Encounters Free
SEPT: Sat 29 @ 13:00 Marinba Band Free
SEPT: Sat 29 @ 13:30 Spiders & other goggas. Norman Larson Free
SEPT: Sat 29 @ 14:15 Dance Variations: Maypole Dance Free
SEPT: Sat 29 @ 14:45 Prof Morne du Plessis talk. CEO World Wildlife Fund SA Free
SEPT: Sat 29 @ 15:00 Gumboot Dancers Free
SEPT: Sat 29 @ 15:00 Film: Happy Feet Free
SEPT: Sat 29 @ 16:00 Bird watching outing to Mosaic Farm R50pp
SEPT: Sat 29 @ 16:45 School of Rock Free
SEPT: Sat 29 @ 17:30 Street procession.Wear Bird Mask! Klopse, drummies, etc. Free
SEPT: Sat 29 @ 18:30 Dance Variations: Spanish Dancers Free
SEPT: Sat 29 from 18:30 Street party. Bring your own or buy. Live music. Free
SEPT: Sun 30 @ 07:15 Bird watching outing to Mosaic Farm R50pp
SEPT: Sun 30, 07:30 – 12:00 Mini Bird ID Course by Dr Anton Odendal Free
SEPT: Sun 30, 08:30 – 15:00 Bird Fair Exhibition Centre Free
SEPT: Sun 30 @ 09:30 Interdenominational Church Service, ProMusica Choir Donation
SEPT: Sun 30 @ 11:00 Monkey Town. Live demonstration Free
SEPT: Sun 30 @ 11:00 Regiment WP march & wreath laying Free
SEPT: Sun 30 @ 12:00 Racing pigeons release/talk L. Nel Kleinmond Posduifklub Free
SEPT: Sun 30 @ 13:30 Spiders & other goggas. Norman Larson Free
SEPT: Sun 30 @ 15:00 Film: March of the Penguins Free
OCT: Fri 5 – Sun 7 Fynbos & Flower display Donation
OCT: Fri 5 – Sun 7 Unguided Heritage Walks with map Free
OCT: Fri 5, 16:00 – 17:30 “Forced Removal History” walk Free
OCT: Fri 5 @ 18:30 “Stanford 150: Portrait of a Village” Photo exhibition Free
OCT: Sat 6 @ 09:00 Dog Show
OCT: Sat 6, 08:30 – 11:30 Farmers Market Free
OCT: Sat 6, 10:00 – 14:00 Vintage/Old car, tractor & farm implements display Free
OCT: Sat 6 from 10:00 Scarecrow display/competition Free
OCT: Sat 6, 11:30 – 13:00 “Forced Removal History” walk Free
OCT: Sat 6 @ 11:30 Renovations at Die Spookhuis Free
OCT: Sat 6, 14:00 – 18:00 Workshop R60pp
OCT: Sat 6, 17:00 – 19:00 Wine Tasting of local wines Free
OCT: Sat 6 @ 19:00 Country dinner @ Kobus’ house R250pp
OCT: Sun 7, 11:00 – 12:00 Devotional Music Performance Donation
OCT: Fri 12, Sat 13 Stanford play Yes TBA
OCT: Sat 13 Six a side soccer finals Free
OCT: Sat 13 Egyptian Odyssey: A Journey Thru Ancient Egypt R50pp
OCT: Sat 13 Traditional Skuurdans
OCT: Sun 14 Cricket Tournament Free
OCT: Fri 19 Do It Day Free
OCT: Sat 27 St Thomas church Fete Free
OCT: Sat 27 Prizegiving of photographic competition
OCT: Sat 27 Adamsappel Concert/Show R60pp
For more information about the celebrations and activities planned for Stanford’s 150th Anniversary visit Stanford Tourism Bureau online, email stanfordinfo@overberg.co.za or call 028-341 0340
So «First_Name», flock to Stanford and do it with the birds!
Philippa Castle
Partner
DIGIVID
p.s. I am dancing in the Spanish Dance Production “El Deseadoâ€, being staged by The Dance Variations Co., in the Marquee on the Stanford Village Green
p.p.s. be sure not to miss the “Stanford 150: Portrait of a Village” Photo exhibition by Annelize Mouton of Village Life fame, being held at Stanford Galleries.