Once again, Stanford’s warm heart and deep care of others motivates the Village event this week. On Saturday, 26th November, from 3pm to sunset, will be our first ever Stanford Stumble. Great fun is to be had, and the profit will go to the Abigail Hoogbaard fund. (Abigail is a little girl from Stanford who suffers from CHARGE syndrome, and needs financial assistance for specialist schooling).
A 5km run or 2km walk through the vineyards at Stanford Hills. Teams will be dressed up, with prizes for best dressed. The traditional water tables will be replaced by wine tables, hence the name Stanford Stumble! The race will end on the front lawn at Stanford Hills, where there will be live music by Jazz band SWAY. And of course, excellent local wine and beer! Children are welcome, and the African Horse Company will be offering pony rides. A jumping castle and free use of the swimming pool should keep the young ones entertained!
Great prizes to be won. R50 per team of 2 to enter, and 2km should be a walk in the park for most (excuse the pun!)

There will be cool drinks, water and mini-picnic baskets on sale, as well as Boerewors rolls. Leg massages available at race end, sponsored by La Femme, and all in aid of charity. Please contact Steph at the Stanford Tourism office for entry forms ask@stanfordinfo.co.za or 028 341 0340

The annual Boxing Day Cricket fundraiser was held on the hallowed grounds of the Stanford Cricket Ground, otherwise known as the Market Square . The 12 illustrious teams battled it out in the hot sun, gallantly defending their pride. Delicious smells from the potjies wafted across the pitch, while families enjoyed the entertainment. The children had their very own cricket corner . This wonderful village event has been on the local calendar every year for the past 10 years. It started as a challenge from the locals to the weekend visitors, and now attracts a host of celebrity sportsman.  Jake White, Schalk Burger and Peter Grant were spotted patiently signing autographs.  The funds raised are for the local Animal Welfare charity and the Okkie Smuts ‘koshuis’ children. Make plans to be there for Boxing Day 2010 and be part of the fun!

Bollywood comes to the Overberg! This Saturday evening, November 21st, the Stanford Rotarians will be hosting an evening of Eastern delights at the Birkenhead brewery from 7pm till late. Tickets are available from Stanfordinfo for R150/head.

The evening kicks off with an enchanting eastern cabaret presented by The Dance Variations Company, in conjunction with The Liesel Trollope School of Dance. You will be entertained by dances from Kashmir, the Bollywood Ballet, North India and a finale all the way from the Taj Mahal.

The sumptuous 3 course meal starts off with Gujerati Soup ‘Sarki’ and goes on to include other exotic curries such as Kashmiri Koftas, Marswangan Korma, Tandoori Murghi,  Rogan Josh,  Chettinad Malaidar,  Goan Kath Katha,  Masoor Dal aur Band Gobi served with Masaledar Basmati and Til Ki achaar, Kheere ka raita and Gajar ka Kheere achaar. For those still feeling peckish after this astounding array of dishes, a Coconut layer cake with toasted almond toffee and banana should fill the gap.

There will be prizes for the best dressed, although Indian dress is optional. This promises to be a night of fun, good food and great entertainment and all proceeds go to the local charities supported by the Stanford Rotary Club. Previous projects have already kitted out 3 junior football teams, and Rotary’s very active soup kitchen brings a warm nutritious meal into many hungry tummies every day.

Come and join the party and support the local charities, just in time for the festive season!