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Activities Calendar 2012

BIRDING AND NATURE WEEKENDS

10-12 Feb
2-4 March
25-27 May
22-24 June
14-16 Sep
19-21 Oct
2-4 Nov


The Cavern is a naturalist's paradise set in the Drakensberg foothills. The mature rambling garden alone boasts nearly 100 species of birds. Join Sally & David Johnson for an informative birding presentation. Birding and nature weekends are suitable for both complete beginners and for those who know a lot more. Although birds get the greatest emphasis, trees, flowers, goggas, geology and anything else gets due attention.
R1660. pps

STAR GAZING  
17-19 August

Join us for an informative weekend on the stars of the Southern Hemisphere.R1660. pps

 

PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOPS
3-5 Feb
18-20 May
7-9 Sep

Derek and Norma Pearman invite you to join them for a weekend photographic workshop in the beautiful setting of The Caven. The workshop, from basic to advanced, will encompass: understanding 'your' equipment; composition and adding impact to your pictures; multi-exposure and other tricks; the secret of using light and much more.R1660. pps

BOTANICAL ART COURSE
21-27 Oct

Gill Condy and Elsa Pooley combine their talents as botanical artists and author of field guides to provide a memorable botanical art course in the mountains. Plant material is easily sourced from the gardens and the surrounding mountains and you can enjoy guided walks with Elsa. Whether you are a beginner or an established botanical artist, attending the course will inform and inspire you. R6520. pps

JOURNALING IN THE BERG
13-17 April

Experience the wildlife, wildflowers and scenery of the Drakensberg at the Cavern by sketching and painting in the field and in the studio with Gill Condy and Elsa Pooley.
R4540. pps


CAVERN BOWLING
5-9 Nov

Join other bowlers for a few days of fun. Great prizes to be won. R2490. pps

PAINTING WORKSHOP
18-23 Jan
8-13 May

A relaxing painting workshop to capture the Berg in its summer or
autumn colours with painting enthusiast and teacher, Colleen
Hamer. R3300. pps

BRIDGE WORKSHOP
20-25 May

Meet David Johnson to polish your everyday skills and discover a few advanced tricks,
Mini tournaments and analysis in a friendly environment.
R3475. pps

BATTLEFIELD TOUR
8-10 June

Ken Gillings, renowned historian, will conduct a guided tour of the
battlefields. Own transport required.
Ken has been conducting battlefields tours for over 30 years and has
written extensively on South African military history R1660. pps

CHRISTMAS IN JULY
27-29 July

Christmas in July: A chance to experience a 'White' Xmas. R1660. pps

 


WILD FLOWER WEEKEND
23-25 Nov Your specialist guide for the weekend, Elsa Pooley, is author of "Mountain Flowers. A field guide to the flora of the Drakensberg and Lesotho". A great introduction to flower and tree 'watching' and an opportunity for the more knowledgeable to get to know
mountain plants.. R1660. pps

ROYAL DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE

1-3 June

A series of off-road mountain biking routes departing from the Adventure Centre. All proceeds to Royal Drakensberg Primary School. Great prizes for everyone. R1660. pps
Entries www. roag.co.za

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