Garden Route News

Mighty Family Festival at Yellowoods

Feb 27th, 2012 | By | Category: Garden Route News, Great Brak River Directory, Great Brak River News, Great Brak River Things To Do

Mighty Family Festival at Yellowoods The first Mighty Family Festival in the Western Cape will be held on the 03/03/2012 at Yellowoods weddings and function venue. We will be putting up a stage on the banks of the Moordkuyl river and there will be artists praising the Lord from 12Hoo to 20H00. Dr Fergus Buchan will bring word at 18H00 and there will also be a service 10H00 the next morning. Praise The Lord at the Mighty Family Festival at Great Brak River We want to invite everyone to bring the whole Family and to come and camp for the evening next to the river. This will be an awesome experience. We will be making a big fire next to the river and will be praising the Lord till late into the evening for all He has done for us. We had the Mighty men and now it is time to bring the whole family together and prays the Lord. It is time for the fathers to show their children and wife’s how they pray the Lord. Let us do it together at the Mighty Family Festival.  The Lord has been so good to us. Bring the whole of the  [...]



Seafood Buffet in Hartenbos

Feb 21st, 2012 | By | Category: Garden Route News, Hartenbos Directory, Hartenbos News, Hartenbos Restaurants, Hartenbos Things To Do, Mossel Bay Directory

Seafood Buffet in Hartenbos  Seafood Buffet at the Riviera Hotel in Hartenbos The Riviera Hotel is under new management and now offers quite a few exciting new specials. Everyone is welcome to enjoy what the Riviera Hotel has to offer.The Driftwood Restaurant, which is the in-house restaurant of the Riviera Hotel in Hartenbos, offer a scrumptious Seafood Buffet every last Sunday of the month. Sunday Buffet at Driftwood Restaurant in Hartenbos The Sunday Buffet meals are offered each Sunday at the Driftwood Restaurant overlooking the Hartenbos River. This is the ideal setting of a relaxed Sunday Lunch and offer a swimming pool and large open grassed area where families can enjoy themselves. Each last Sunday of the month the Driftwood Restaurant offers a Seafood Buffet which includes; mussels, clams, oysters, hake, sole, calamari, crab sticks, mussel pot and a lot of other mouthwatering dishes at only R125.00 per person. Every other Sunday guests can enjoy a truly “Boere kos” buffet at R69.00 per person. Bookings for the Sunday Buffet are essential as we can only accommodate 60 guests. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a peaceful Sunday with us on the banks of the Hartenbos River. Restaurant in Hartenbos [...]



Kurt Darren sy KD-Band en Dansers loop George Storm

Feb 7th, 2012 | By | Category: Garden Route News, George Directory, George News, George Pubs and Clubs, George Things to Do

Kurt Darren sy KD-Band en Dansers loop George Storm Kurt en sy KD Band op 15 en 16 Februarie by die Kalahri Restaurant en Teater in George Die Kaptein het geen bekendstelling nodig nie en as sy musiek   begin speel, begin ‘n mens se bene outomaties wikkel en beweeg. En nou gaan Kurt Darren behoorlik groot op die verhoog – met ‘n hele orkes en dansers. Vanaf 14 Februarie toer Kurt met sy Kaptein se Platinum Trefferstoer deur die land.  Kurt , met sy vele platinum plate, toekennings, video’s en selfs rolprente is ‘n huishoudelike naam wat nou met ‘n splinternuwe show die land aan die praat gaan hê – en hy skop  af met vertonings by die Kalahari Restaurant en Teater op George.  Op 15 en 16 Februarie kry die Suid-Kapenaars die geleentheid om saam te kuier en te jil.  Hierdie vertoning beloof om Kurt  met ‘n splinternuwe aanslag aan sy bewonderaars voor te stel. Kurt Darren op Toer met ‘n 5-stuks Orkes en vier Dansers Volgens sy bestuurder, Louis van Wyk, van Music Profile Management, is  “Kurt Is baie opgewonde om vir die eerste keer op toer te gaan met ‘n 5-stuks orkes en vier talentvbolle dansers. Die [...]



New Menu for Kalahari Restaurant and Theatre

Feb 6th, 2012 | By | Category: Garden Route News, George Dining out and Coffee Shops, George Directory, George Things to Do

New Menu for Kalahari Restaurant and Theatre The Kalahari Restaurant and Theatre in George has recently launched their new menu. This new menu surely has the public talking and flocking to the Kalahari Restaurant. Dining out in George It has been said that dining out in George will never be the same when Kalahari opened the Restaurant with a state of the art theatre. Now it is said once again, with their new menu and unbeatable prices! New Kalahari Restaurant Menu Some of the highlights on the new Kalahari Restaurant menu includes the Kalahari Breakfast for only R25, burgers served  with chips or salad from only R25, Half Chicken with Chips or salad for only R26, Steaks from only R37 for 300g, “Skaapnek” served with rice at R49 and 500g Spare Ribs for only R48. A kiddies menu is also available and every kiddies meal includes a free lucky packet! Family Restaurant in George Get your friends and family together and visit the Kalahari Restaurant for a dining out experience at affordable prices in a family friendly environment. The new kiddies play area is in the main restaurant area where you can keep an eye on your little ones!  



George Old Car Show Accommodation Special Offer

Feb 1st, 2012 | By | Category: Garden Route News, George Accommodation, George Directory, Windymere Guest Farm

 George Old Car Show Accommodation Special Offer Windymere Cottages George

Windymere Cottages George
Windymere Cottages is situated just outside of George in the heart of the Garden Route, only meters away from the well-known Fancourt golfing estate,…



Acrylic Paint in Mossel Bay for School Projects

Feb 1st, 2012 | By | Category: Garden Route News, Mossel Bay Businesses, Mossel Bay Directory, Mossel Bay News, Mossel Bay Things to Do

Acrylic Paint in Mossel Bay for School Projects ECbeads in Mossel Bay is now also a stockiest of Jabtex’s newly developed artist medium, Tascal Craft Acrylic is a unique, water based, pigment rich paint medium that can be applied to any surface. This can be used to create acrylic, water colour, and gouache or oil effects. Art Supplies in Mossel Bay Whether you need paint brushes, paint of canvas, ECbeads offers it all. Here at ECbeads in Voorbaai, Mossel Bay you will get a range of art supplies, mediums such as Craft Paint, Tascal Paint and Fabric Paint as well as extenders. ECbeads and Art Shop in Mossel Bay offers a range of beads, mosaic necessities, wooden blanks, serviettes, sequins, costume Jewellery as well as fabric paint, acrylic paint, decoupage, Filana Clay and bronzing. Here you will find that we have excellent prices and offer advice on our beads and art supplies in store. Paint for School Projects in Mossel Bay You can now get your paint and paintbrushes for school projects from ECbeads in Mossel Bay. Here are various mediums to choose from and Con and Esme’ are standing ready to give advice and tips. For more information on [...]



Tandem Skydive Valentine’s Special in Mossel Bay

Feb 1st, 2012 | By | Category: Garden Route News, Mossel Bay Directory, Mossel Bay News, Mossel Bay Things to Do

Tandem Skydive Valentine’s Special in Mossel Bay   Skydive Mossel Bay brings you an exciting and unique Valentine’s Special. Bring your partner to Mossel Bay Skydive and experience the thrill of tandem skydiving over the scenic coastal town of Mossel Bay. Mossel Bay Skydive You can now treat the special someone in your life to a truly unique and exhilarating Valentine’s treat at Mossel Bay Skydive. Experience the thrill of jumping from up to 10 000’ AGL (above ground level) at 200 – 290 kph from up to 40 seconds.   Book a tandem skydive for two and get a beach landing and bottle of sparkling bubbles for free.   Offer valid from 10th to 19th of February 2012, weather permitting.   This will surely be a Valentine’s you and your partner will never forget.   For more information on Skydive Mossel Bay



Christmas Lunch at Yellowoods Restaurant

Dec 22nd, 2011 | By | Category: Garden Route News, Great brak River Dining Out and Night life, Great Brak River Directory, Great Brak River News, Great Brak River Things To Do, Mossel Bay Directory, Mossel Bay News, Mossel Bay Things to Do

Christmas Lunch at Yellowoods Restaurant Enjoy your 2011 Christmas Lunch at the new Yellowoods Restaurant near Great Brak River – Mossel Bay. Yellowoods is situated only 10km from Great Brak River in the Garden Route. Here guests can come and enjoy a whole day out as a family in the outdoors. Yellowoods offers a number of fun activities for the whole family. the latsest craze for the kids is our foefie slide across the Moordkuyl river. The two well known  Garden Route chefs, Dietloff  Henn and Dianne Erasmus  will be responsible to present you with superb food from the Yellowoods kitchen. To avoid disappointment please do you booking well in advance. R250-00 per Adult R140-00 per child under 12 There will be 2 sessions 11h30 – 2h30 3h00 – 6h00 Contacnt Dianne at 082 778 4066   Yellowoods Christmas Lunch Menu 1st Course Starter platter per table Selection of breads—beer bread, corn bread and pitas served with butter and jams , hummus, tsatsiki and our home made Snoek Pate.  2nd Course Plated starter– Smoked salmon with capers ,thinly sliced red onion with a lemon zest and olive oil dressing. 3rd Course  Buffet Roast leg of Lamb prepared Greek style with [...]



Great Brak River Chef Wins CXPRESS Culinary Award

Dec 2nd, 2011 | By | Category: Garden Route News, George Directory, George News, George Things to Do, Great brak River Dining Out and Night life, Great Brak River Directory, Great Brak River Things To Do, Knysna Directory, Knysna Things to Do, Mossel Bay Directory, Mossel Bay Things to Do, Plettenberg Bay Dining Out and Night Life, Plettenberg Bay Directory, Plettenberg Bay Things To Do, Route 62 Directory, Wilderness Dining out and Night Life, Wilderness Directory, Wilderness Things to Do

Great Brak River Chef Wins CXPRESS Culinary Award Caption Stefan Jamneck (left) of the Transkaroo Restaurant in Great Brak River is the CXPRESS Garden Route Gastro Nomix Chef of the Year for 2011. A special award was made to Mike Clarke from Clarke of the Karoo in Barrydale.. The Ordre Mondial Wine Server of the Year (this new category was announced at the 2010 awards): went to Joseph Pietersen of Serendipity and the Eden School of Culinary Art Young Chef of the Year went to Matteo Battaini of La Locanda. The function was held  on Monday at the brand new stylish Salina’s Beach Restaurant in Wilderness.(Photo: Denise Lloyd) Stefan Jamneck from Great Brak River is the Gastro Nomix Chef of the Year for 2011. Stefan Jamneck of the Transkaroo Restaurant in Great Brak River is the Gastro Nomix Chef of the Year for 2011. He was given this prestigious award at the annual CXPRESS Garden Route Culinary Awards evening which took place on Monday at the brand new stylish Salina’s Beach Restaurant in Wilderness. The runner up was Alma Oosthuizen  of Chef Alma @ Groenvlei. The Gannet Restaurant in Mossel Bay is also one of the Top 20 restaurants in [...]



Algoa FM Brings Sizzeling Hot Waves to the Garden Route

Nov 30th, 2011 | By | Category: Garden Route News, George Directory, George Things to Do

Algoa FM Brings Sizzeling Hot Waves to the Garden Route CAaption The Algoa FM team rolling out the footprint to the Southern Cape. Seen  at the introduction to the Mossel Bay community are (from left): MD Dave Tiltmann, Jo Olivier from Neo Hair in the Langeberg Mall (who walked off with a golf umbrella and a 2012 Diary), Mimi Finestone from Goji,Kevin Reed (Deputy MD/Financial Director) and Dennis Karantges, Sales Manager. Algoa FM will hit the airwaves to the Southern Cape on 1 December 2011 Sizzeling Hot Waves For Tourism And Entertainment Algoa FM which will take to the Garden Route airwaves from 1 December 2011 The kick off to the December summer holiday season in the Garden Route has just been enhanced by Algoa FM which will take to the Garden Route airwaves from 1 December 2011. This contemporary adult station has more than 700 000 listeners in the Eastern Cape. Awesome Algoa FM goodies at the different venues in Knysna, Sedgefield, George and Mossel Bay From Thursday 1 December to Sunday 4 December the Vibe Mobile with Algoa’s jockey Kaycee Rossouw  joined by the Algoa FM hit squad will be entertaining and handing out awesome Algoa FM goodies [...]