MARCH 2026
TUESDAY – 10 MARCH 2026 (08:30)
Midweek outing: MAJIK FOREST, Welgemoed
Contact: Keith Roxburgh (082 901 2611)
We meet at the UPPER parking area, above Majik Forest. If you travel along JIP de Jager
Road, turn up at Van Riebeeckshof Road towards Welgemoed. Staying in the Right-hand
lane, turn RIGHT at the Van Riebeeckshof SPAR signs, following the circular road to SPAR –
then park in the parking area of the SPAR, nearest the HIGHEST GATE. This borders the
top entrance of Majik Forest. We meet at the upper gate at 08:30. Wear good hiking shoes,
and bring coffee basket and chair for afterwards. Be careful of traffic cameras, on downhill
section going home.
13 to 15 March 2026 – TBC Camp – (Velddrif Camp full)
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THURSDAY – 19 MARCH 2026 (19:30) – gate is locked promptly.
Contact at Hall: Judy Kotze (083 254 0919)
TBC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING -and shorter talk to follow.
Speaker: Kevin Drummond-Hay
Topic: “Karoo National Park – a hidden gem”
Brigid and Benita will report back at the AGM. Then Kevin will share pictures taken over the
past 10 years at Karoo National Park. He has taken part in many Hon. Rangers events held
in the Park, and had access to the larger park sections on these days. He has lots of lovely
pictures to share – collected over many trips to the Karoo National Park.
SATURDAY – 21 MARCH 2026 (08:00)
Outing: SPIER WINE ESTATE
Contact: Keith Roxburgh (082 901 2611)
Directions to Spier -Follow N1 and take the R300 highway towards the Strand. Turn LEFT
onto the Stellenbosch Arterial Road (M12) – follow for 8km or more. As you go down a steep
hill, turn RIGHT onto Vlaeberg Road – the road sign shows R310 Lynedoch – follow until
Robot. Turn LEFT onto R310 Baden Powell Road, for a few km’s until you reach SPIER
WINE ESTATE, on RIGHT. Turn Left after security – Park in the Main parking area – closest
to the Buildings. We do a walk from here at 08:10. The farm is 35km from Durbanville.
Remember bank cards – for coffee afterwards.
Dates to Diarise:
08-04-26 – Midweek outing – Wednesday.
16-04-26 – Monthly meeting
18-04-26 – CWAC at Bot River
25-04-26 – Monthly Outing