There’s a lively line-up of events coming up in Simon’s Town over the next few months, offering something for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, avid readers, and community changemakers alike.
Mark your calendars and keep an eye on the relevant websites and Whatsapp Groups for full programme details. We look forward to seeing you there!
Books on the Bay – Simon’s Town Literary Festival
Friday–Sunday, 13–15 March
A weekend celebration of books, writers, and ideas as Books on the Bay returns to Simon’s Town.
Full programme: www.booksonthebay.co.za
Just Nuisance Birthday Walk
Saturday, 28 March | 09h30 for 10h00
Venue: Long Beach, Simon’s Town
Celebrate Simon’s Town’s most famous dog with a relaxed community walk from Long Beach to Jubilee Square. A fun and family-friendly local tradition.
More details: www.simonstown.com
The Power of Placemaking
Thursday 09 April | 17h30 for 18h00
Venue: Simon’s Town Museum, Court Road, Simon’s Town
Entrance: Free STCA members, R50 for non-members
RSVP: Seats are limited, book your seats by following this link:https://forms.gle/ibjG8YhQ8dJynihi6 or email: stcamail@gmail.com
An engaging talk exploring how placemaking can positively shape public spaces, strengthen communities, and improve local wellbeing. Presented by Vincent Truter and Alex Jongens
What is placemaking? Read about The Mission for Inner City Cape Town initiative here. It is a placemaking project in action in the city centre of Cape Town.
About the presenters:
Vincent Truter is a cross-disciplinary Creative Director, Placemaker and Experience Designer whose work is grounded in healing, nature connection, and the creation of restorative environments. He designs spaces and experiences that reconnect people with themselves, with each other, and with the living systems that sustain us. He currently heads up Green Placemaking at Mission for the Inner City Cape Town – dedicated to promoting and enhancing the street level experience for everyone that uses the inner city of Cape Town.
Alex Jongens has been working in the NGO sector, public-private partnerships and social entrepreneurial realm for 15 years with a focus on urban development and placemaking. Alex has been involved in a range of localised placemaking initiatives in Cape Town ranging from a youth development programme in Nyanga; activating public laneways in the Central City; developing the concept plan for Philippi Village to the better.bellville.together campaign in the Bellville CBD.
STCA Annual General Meeting – Guest Speaker Jean Tresfon
Thursday 07 May | 17h30 for 18h00
Venue: Simon’s Town Town Hall
Entrance: Free STCA members, R50 for non-members
RSVP: Book your seats by following this link: https://forms.gle/fe2X9r9YAM626CUJ9 or email: stcamail@gmail.com
About the presenter:
Jean is working to protect our amazing and diverse coastal habitats from destruction through poaching, pollution and illegal fishing. Jean uses stunning and unique imagery to inspire more people to both visit and conserve these beautiful wild places.
The programme will include a Welcome and brief Chairperson’s Report from the STCA Chairperson David Attwell.
