AUGUST 2026
TUESDAY - 11 AUGUST 2026 (09:00)
Midweek 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 09:00. The farm is 35km from Durbanville. Note - tell Security you are going for a walk and coffee. Bring bank cards for coffee and snacks afterwards. Wear good hiking shoes. Flowers are beautiful there at the moment.
THURSDAY -20 AUGUST 2026 (19:30)
Monthly Meeting at Tygerberg Nature Reserve
Reserve
Speaker: Michael Mason
Topic: "Bird Photography - Getting the images you want!!"
Michael Mason is known for his wonderful photography of birds. He will share some of his experiences in the field - as well as giving many valuable tips on photography. We look forward to seeing some of his incredible pictures. An evening not to be missed.
Please remember the gate is locked promptly at 19:30. Person on duty for the evening - Judy Kotze - (083 254 0919).
SATURDAY - 22 AUGUST 2026 (08:30)
Outing: RONDEVLEI NATURE RESERVE
Contact: Kevin Drummond-Hay (074 587 3792)
See website for details. Follow M5 to Grassy Park - and follow the signs on the LEFT hand side. Address: Cnr Perth Road and Fisherman's Walk, Grassy Park. If late due to traffic, just join the group along the boardwalks. This is always a popular outing venue, with a good mix of water and bush birds. Bring a picnic for afterwards. Wear good hiking shoes.
Dates to Diarise:
08-09-26 - Midweek Outing
12-09-26 - Saturday Outing (Earlier than usual)
17-09-26 - Monthly Meeting