Sunday, September 23, 2007

Flock to Stanford for Double Celebrations Sept 28-30

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Hello Rainbow

We are all a flutter with excitement as our 4th annual Stanford Glendower Bird Fair draws near, this year being exceptionally special as the Bird Fair kicks off the 150th Anniversary celebrations for the village of Stanford.

Together with our fellow Stanfordians we have pleasure in inviting you, your family and your friends to join us in our celebrations. Come and take part in what we trust will be another wonderful weekend for birds and birders alike, with plenty of other exciting events and activities for the whole family.

Events and celebrations begin at 8:00 am on Friday, 28th September and continue until 5 pm on Sunday, 30th September.

For the full bird fair program, go to http://www.stanfordbirding.co.za/program.html

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE

Lectures and talks

· Morne du Plessis, CEO of World Wildlife Fund SA

· Nico Myburgh, Famous bird Photographer

· Dalton Gibbs, Rondevlei Nature Reserve

· Norman Larson, author and photographer of spiders:

· Louis Nel of Kleinmond Posduifklub

Live animal displays

· Cheetah

· Monkey Town

· Eagles & more raptors

· Spiders

· Snakes & other Reptiles

· Racing Pigeons

Bird and nature film festival

· March of the Penguins

· Happy Feet

· An Inconvenient Truth

Mini ID course on Overberg birds.

Guided bird outings

STANFORD BIRDING PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

Prizes:

· Flight of the Giants with AFRICAN WINGS

· Pet friendly accommodation at OAK GROVE FARM

· Stanford Technology Center gift pack

· 1 hour outride for 2 people with AFRICAN HORSE CO

· Meal for 2 at BIRKENHEAD MICRO BREWERY plus runner up prizes of Honey Blonde Ale, Premium Lager, Malt Stout, Red Reloaded & Crystal Fynbos Still & Sparkling Water

Simply email each individual entry, in a separate email, to info@stanfordbirding.co.za. Include your full name, age, location the photo was taken, the correct name of the subject matter and your own unique caption.

De Waal Steyn, Media Manager of http://www.dieburger.com/, says the video footage filmed a few weeks ago at Oak Grove Farm, of me promoting Stanford’s double celebrations, will be on the home page of the website on Thursday 27th September.

STANFORD 150TH CELEBRATIONS/GLENDOWER BIRD FAIR - PROGRAMME

DATE

EVENT

COST

Ongoing

Photographic competition and display

Ongoing

Photographic tribute to senior citizens

SEPT: Mon 24

Ukuxhela Traditional Ceremony

Free

SEPT: Fri 28

Street Bash and naming the RDP township

Free

SEPT: Fri 28 - Sun 30

Police displays & demonstrations

Free

SEPT: Fri 28 - Sun 30

Fynbos & Flower display

Donation

SEPT: Fri 28 , 08:00 - 17:30

Bird Fair Exhibition Centre

Free

SEPT: Fri 28 @ 09:30

Cheetah. Live demonstration by Cheetah Outreach

Free

SEPT: Fri 28 @ 11:00

Monkey Town. Live demonstration

Free

SEPT: Fri 28 @ 12:00

Nico Myburgh. Famous bird photos slide show

Free

SEPT: Fri 28 @ 12:30

Bird puppet show

Donation

SEPT: Fri 28 @ 15.45

Snakes & other reptiles. Live demo Cape Reptile Club

Free

SEPT: Fri 28 @ 15.45

Bird watching river trip on African Queen boat

R80pp

SEPT: Fri 28 @ 18:00

Official opening, whisky tasting, Music by ZAMAR. Dinner

R75pp

SEPT: Sat 29 @ 07:15

Bird watching river trip on African Queen boat

R80pp

SEPT: Sat 29, 08:00 - 17:30

Bird Fair Exhibition Centre

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 @ 08:00

Glendower Bird Spotting game

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 09:00 - 17:00

Country Carnival: Stalls, entertainment, etc

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 @ 09:00

Snakes & other reptiles. Live demo Cape Reptile Club

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 @ 10:00

Film: An Inconvenient Truth

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 from 10:30

NG Kerk Bazaar

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 from 10:30

Magic Show

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 @ 11:00

Rope Skipping demonstration: SA Gymnastics Federation

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 @ 11:00

Habitat talk by Dalton Gibbs of Rondevlei Nature Reserve

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 @ 12:00

Falconer & Black Eagle. Live demo by Eagle Encounters

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 @ 13:00

Marinba Band

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 @ 13:30

Spiders & other goggas. Norman Larson

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 @ 14:15

Dance Variations: Maypole Dance

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 @ 14:45

Prof Morne du Plessis talk. CEO World Wildlife Fund SA

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 @ 15:00

Gumboot Dancers

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 @ 15:00

Film: Happy Feet

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 @ 16:00

Bird watching outing to Mosaic Farm

R50pp

SEPT: Sat 29 @ 16:45

School of Rock

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 @ 17:30

Street procession.Wear Bird Mask! Klopse, drummies, etc.

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 @ 18:30

Dance Variations: Spanish Dancers

Free

SEPT: Sat 29 from 18:30

Street party. Bring your own or buy. Live music.

Free

SEPT: Sun 30 @ 07:15

Bird watching outing to Mosaic Farm

R50pp

SEPT: Sun 30, 07:30 - 12:00

Mini Bird ID Course by Dr Anton Odendal

Free

SEPT: Sun 30, 08:30 - 15:00

Bird Fair Exhibition Centre

Free

SEPT: Sun 30 @ 09:30

Interdenominational Church Service, ProMusica Choir

Donation

SEPT: Sun 30 @ 11:00

Monkey Town. Live demonstration

Free

SEPT: Sun 30 @ 11:00

Regiment WP march & wreath laying

Free

SEPT: Sun 30 @ 12:00

Racing pigeons release/talk L. Nel Kleinmond Posduifklub

Free

SEPT: Sun 30 @ 13:30

Spiders & other goggas. Norman Larson

Free

SEPT: Sun 30 @ 15:00

Film: March of the Penguins

Free

OCT: Fri 5 - Sun 7

Fynbos & Flower display

Donation

OCT: Fri 5 - Sun 7

Unguided Heritage Walks with map

Free

OCT: Fri 5, 16:00 - 17:30

"Forced Removal History" walk

Free

OCT: Fri 5 @ 18:30

"Stanford 150: Portrait of a Village" Photo exhibition

Free

OCT: Sat 6 @ 09:00

Dog Show

OCT: Sat 6, 08:30 - 11:30

Farmers Market

Free

OCT: Sat 6, 10:00 - 14:00

Vintage/Old car, tractor & farm implements display

Free

OCT: Sat 6 from 10:00

Scarecrow display/competition

Free

OCT: Sat 6, 11:30 - 13:00

"Forced Removal History" walk

Free

OCT: Sat 6 @ 11:30

Renovations at Die Spookhuis

Free

OCT: Sat 6, 14:00 - 18:00

Workshop

R60pp

OCT: Sat 6, 17:00 - 19:00

Wine Tasting of local wines

Free

OCT: Sat 6 @ 19:00

Country dinner @ Kobus' house

R250pp

OCT: Sun 7, 11:00 - 12:00

Devotional Music Performance

Donation

OCT: Fri 12, Sat 13

Stanford play

Yes TBA

OCT: Sat 13

Six a side soccer finals

Free

OCT: Sat 13

Egyptian Odyssey: A Journey Thru Ancient Egypt

R50pp

OCT: Sat 13

Traditional Skuurdans

OCT: Sun 14

Cricket Tournament

Free

OCT: Fri 19

Do It Day

Free

OCT: Sat 27

St Thomas church Fete

Free

OCT: Sat 27

Prizegiving of photographic competition

OCT: Sat 27

Adamsappel Concert/Show

R60pp

For more information about the celebrations and activities planned for Stanford’s 150th Anniversary, visit Stanford Tourism Bureau online, email stanfordinfo@overberg.co.za or call 028-341 0340

So Rainbow, flock to Stanford and do it with the birds! We look forward to welcoming you here in the heart of the Overberg.

Kind regards

Philippa Castle

Partner

DIGIVID

p.s. I am dancing in the Spanish Dance Production “El Deseado”, being staged by The Dance Variations Co., in the Marquee on the Stanford Village Green

p.p.s. Be sure not to miss the "Stanford 150: Portrait of a Village" Photo exhibition by Annelize Mouton of Village Life fame, being held at Stanford Galleries.

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