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Heidelberg Hospice Arts and Culture Market
28 & 29 AUGUST 2026
Heidelberg Hospice is hosting an Arts and Culture Market in August to raise funds for the hospice centre.
Vendors are invited to be part of the weekend and display art, pottery, handmade goods, jewellery and fibre arts.“Showcase your talent, connect with the community and support a great cause,” said Marlene Walkden, the centre’s social worker.
Friday (August 28) will entail a historical tour of the town, and special opening hours for the Hospice Shop at 2 Freeman Street. On August 29, the market will feature delicious food, activities for the whole family, arts and crafts, and the hospice shop reopening.
More information will follow
Those interested in booking a stall can contact Walkden via email on socialw@suikerbosoord.co.za
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Schools Close
Friday, 2 October 2026
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Schools Open
Monday, 20 July 2026
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Schools Close
Wednesday, 11 December 2026
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Schools Open
Monday, 12 October 2026
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GOOD TO KNOW: Help and Advice
🎪 The Heartbeat of a Small Town: Why Local Events Matter
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Boosts the local economy: Events bring people to the town center. Visitors and locals spend money at small businesses, cafes and street vendors.
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Showcases local talent: Festivals, markets and school concerts give local artists, musicians and crafters a stage to share their skills.
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Keeps history alive: Annual events celebrate the unique heritage, traditions and stories of the town so they are not forgotten.
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Creates happy memories: Fun days out give children and families shared traditions they will cherish for the rest of their lives
📢 Filling the Seats: The Power of Local Advertising
An event is only successful if people show up. Spreading the word ensures that no one misses out on the fun.
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Reaches every resident: Good advertising ensures that new residents, elderly neighbors and busy families all know what is happening.
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Builds excitement: Seeing posters and flyers around town creates a buzz and gives people something to look forward to.
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Uses diverse channels: Mixing printed banners, notices in local shops and posts on community Facebook pages reaches people of all ages.
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Welcomes outsiders: Advertising in neighboring areas brings in visitors who bring extra support and money to the town.
🤝 A Place to Belong: Why Supporting Events Matters
Belonging is a basic human need. Supporting community events is the best way to feel connected to the people around you.
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Fights loneliness: Small towns can feel isolating. Coming to an event helps lonely residents step out, smile and talk to neighbors.
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Builds strong friendships: Standing in line or sharing a table lets you meet new people and turn strangers into friends.
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Creates a safety net: When you know your neighbors, you look out for one another. This makes the entire town safer and kinder.
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Keeps the town alive: Events cannot happen without a crowd. When you buy a ticket or volunteer, you ensure the event returns next year.
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We welcome the following events and calendar dates:
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Bazaars: Marketplace selling miscellaneous goods.
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Classes: Educational sessions for learning.
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Clean ups: Organised trash removal activities.
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Clinics: Local medical service events.
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Club Meetings: Gatherings for organized groups.
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Community Invitations: Public town involvement requests.
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Councillor Updates: Local political news briefings.
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Eco Projects: Environmental improvement group actions.
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Entertainment Local Events: Fun community social activities.
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Fairs: Festive public commercial exhibitions.
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Free Workshops: Cost-free practical skill lessons.
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Fun Runs: Casual community running events.
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Games: Organised playful sporting matches.
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Green Projects: Nature focused development plans.
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Group Gatherings: Social assemblies of people.
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Leagues: Scheduled sports division competitions.
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Local Festivals: Cultural neighborhood celebratory events.
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Major Events: Large scale community happenings.
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Markets: Places for buying goods.
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Matches: Competitive sports team games.
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Neighborhood Watch: Local crime prevention groups.
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Public Health: Community wellness support initiatives.
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Recycling: Waste material collection drives.
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Safety Meetings: Security planning public discussions.
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School Games: Student sports team competitions.
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School Sports: Educational institution athletic activities.
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Screenings: Preliminary medical testing events.
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Skills Training: Practical workplace capability instruction.
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Sports: Physical exercise team games.
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Talks: Informative public speech presentations.
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Tree Planting: Environmental greening action days.
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Vaccine Pop ups: Mobile medical immunization stations.
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Volunteer Invitations: Requests for unpaid help.
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Ward Meetings: Regional civic discussion forums.
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Wellness Clinics: Health improvement service days.