Cape Town Field Trip (Monday)

650.0

2008-05-08T00:43:12-04:00

Experience South Africa like never before…..its not a township tour, its not a trip down guilt lane, it’s not a begging bowl route ….it’s a field excursion to discover, learn, understand, see, experience, feel and most importantly, be inspired! While the world goes about its daily chores, earning a living and living a life, millions of people around the globe are making amazing human stories in the face of almost insurmountable adversity. Uthando (Love) South Africa now offers visitors to South Africa, the opportunity to obtain a glimpse into these amazing stories. We have tried as far as possible to present an authentic, non-commercialised view of this aspect of South Africa. The tour will commence with an insight into the political and cultural heritage of the townships around Cape Town, visiting sites of brave struggle against the Apartheid regime. Whereafter we commence with visits to the Uthando projects. HIV/AIDS has had a staggering affect on South African youth, in 2006, 290 000 children were estimated to be living with the disease and there were more than 1 million orphans. This situation has worsened. A to visit Gloria Bebeza and her team at Khumbulani Day Care Centre will reveal the tremendous sense of community that exists in townships and the brave will to combat this awful disease. In 2004 the Human Sciences Research Council estimated that 57 percent of individuals in South Africa were living below the poverty income line. Many in SA would argue this statistic has worsened since then. A visit to one of the over 60 urban agricultural gardens in Khayelitsha of Abilimi Bezekhaya (Xhosa for “The Planters of the Home”) will showcase how barren swathes of very poor ground have been converted into organic lush gardens providing food and some income to the locals. We stop here for tea, coffee, delicious South African snacks, and a chat with the locals. We pop in at the Manyanani (Xhosa for “we do it together”) Peace Park, the first community park to be established in the informal settlements of Cape Town. The Park is a leading model for sustainable community based development in SA. Local entrepreneurs will have handmade arts and crafts for sale should you wish to purchase a momento of the trip. We end the trip with an entertaining visit to the Volcano Arts Project. With the drug crystal meths ravaging townships around Cape Town, this project is doing valuable work with youth and schools to teach arts and life skills. Run by University of Cape Town graduate, Mandlesizwe Lufele, he is sacrificing much to give back to the community and develop talent in the townships. The group performs drama productions aimed at creating social awareness about issues in the community. Be sure to be inspired!!! 08:30 - 13:00 (approximately 4.5 hours)

Cape Town

Kindly note that variations to this itinerary are possible, the operation of many of the Uthando projects are dependant upon many unpredictable factors.

The Monday tour starts with smiles and sing-alongs at Khumbulani Day Care Centre, where the teachers and children will have you clapping along to the A-B-C’s. Moving on to the organic gardens at Abalimi Bezekhaya, where the rich soil is matched only by the even richer tales from the ladies. Staying outdoors at Manyanani Peace Park, were we see South Africa’s first informal settlement community park. Here, there is a chance to purchase some local hand-made crafts for your envious friends and family back home. And finally, an energetic performance from the members of Volcano Arts Project, a project that presents moving drama productions, aimed at creating social awareness around issues in the community.

The townships are safe, but of course it is better to take precautions, please leave valuables in the hotel (i.e. jewellery, expensive watches etc). Bring a camera and sufficient cash to purchase arts and crafts at one or two of the stops.

Cape Town

08:30 am

Cape Town Field Trip (Monday)

Monday

2008-09-17T10:36:38-04:00

650.0

2008-05-19T21:23:28-04:00

Experience South Africa like never before…..its not a township tour, its not a trip down guilt lane, it’s not a begging bowl route ….it’s a field excursion to discover, learn, understand, see, experience, feel and most importantly, be inspired!<o:p></o:p> While the world goes about its daily chores, earning a living and living a life, millions of people around the globe are making amazing human stories in the face of almost insurmountable adversity. Uthando (Love) <st1:country-region w:st="on">South Africa</st1:country-region> now offers visitors to <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">South Africa</st1:place></st1:country-region>, the opportunity to obtain a glimpse into these amazing stories. We have tried as far as possible to present an authentic, non-commercialised view of this aspect of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">South Africa</st1:place></st1:country-region>.<o:p></o:p> The tour will commence with a visit to the halfway house and prisoner rehabilitation project called Beauty for Ashes, located in the culturally diverse and bohemian suburb of Observatory. In <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">South Africa</st1:place></st1:country-region>, statistics indicate that 80 percent of ex-offenders will be back behind bars within 3 years of their release. With unemployment in SA at around 40 percent, and prisons operating over capacity, the prospect for rehabilitation is bleak. At Beauty for Ashes you will learn more about the myriad of issues confronting ex-prisoners in a society where crime is a very important issue.<o:p></o:p> We then travel to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Hout</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Bay</st1:placetype></st1:place> and pay a visit to Imizamo Yethu township. Time permitting, visit one or all three amazing empowerment projects in the valley where you can buy hand made and highly unusual bits and pieces, T-Bag Designs ( www.tbagdesigns.co.za ), Mandela Park Mosaics ( www.mandelaparkmosaics.co.za ) and Iziko Lo Lwazi.<o:p></o:p> The picturesque valley of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Hout</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Bay</st1:placetype></st1:place> has a so-called coloured and black township with populations of approximately 8000 and 15 000 respectively. Many of these people were drawn to the valley by employment opportunities offered by the thriving fishing industry at the time. In the year 2000 the authorities withdrew many of the fishing quotas, with the consequence that today over 50 percent of the population live in abject poverty.<o:p></o:p> We visit three projects in the valley aimed at assisting and developing the youth through arts and culture, giving them an opportunity to escape these harsh realities and find meaning, purpose and opportunities in life. Started in 1986, James House serves  abandoned, abused and neglected children and youth; young people and families made vulnerable through HIV / AIDS, unsupported and abused mothers, and young people in trouble with the law. <o:p></o:p> Hear and see the miracle stories that have been created through the dedicated work of James House, the home that love built.<o:p></o:p> Jikeleza Dance Company has approximately 150 children between the ages of 6 and 18 years old enrolled in the programme, and the children receive daily classes in classical ballet, contemporary, street, African and Spanish Dance. Hout Bay Music Project teaches music, performance and theory to over 60 children. The trust offers string teaching and marimba, voice, dance and drumming lessons. The trust provides an instrument and a teacher, and children then have the opportunity to join the orchestra, string ensemble or African music program. The trust provides many performance opportunities at government and corporate functions, and concerts. In this way the children involved develop self-con.dence, life-skills and performance skills, but most of all have fun.<o:p></o:p> 13:30 - 18:00 (approximately 4.5 hours)

Cape Town

Kindly note that variations to this itinerary are possible, the operation of many of the Uthando projects are dependent upon many unpredictable factors.

The Tuesday tour begins after lunch, and starts with Beauty for Ashes, a female prisoner rehabilitation project, which shows how the past is put behind, and the future embraced. A short skip across the Mountain into Hout Bay and onto Mandela Park Mosaics, T-Bag Designs, and Iziko Lo Lwazi, community based initiatives, where beauty is created out of every day objects. A stop at James House, to share the miracle stories that have been created through dedicated work, commitment and love. A final stop takes in either the Hout Bay Music Project or Jikeleza Dance Project depending on the week. Both initiatives aim to develop self-confidence, life-skills and performance skills in the children within the projects.

The townships are safe, but of course it is better to take precautions, please leave valuables in the hotel (ie jewellery, expensive watches etc). Bring a camera and sufficient cash to purchase arts and crafts at one or two of the stops.

Cape Town

13:30 pm

Cape Town Field Trip (every 2nd Tuesday)

every 2nd Tuesday

2008-09-17T10:34:19-04:00

650.0

2008-05-19T21:54:59-04:00

Experience South Africa like never before…..its not a township tour, its not a trip down guilt lane, it’s not a begging bowl route ….it’s a field excursion to discover, learn, understand, see, experience, feel and most importantly, be inspired! While the world goes about its daily chores, earning a living and living a life, millions of people around the globe are making amazing human stories in the face of almost insurmountable adversity. Uthando (Love) South Africa now offers visitors to South Africa, the opportunity to obtain a glimpse into these amazing stories. We have tried as far as possible to present an authentic, non-commercialised view of this aspect of South Africa. The tour will commence with a visit to the halfway house and prisoner rehabilitation project called Beauty for Ashes, located in the culturally diverse and bohemian suburb of Observatory. In South Africa, statistics indicate that 80 percent of ex-offenders will be back behind bars within 3 years of their release. With unemployment in SA at around 40 percent, and prisons operating over capacity, the prospect for rehabilitation is bleak. At Beauty for Ashes you will learn more about the myriad of issues confronting ex-prisoners in a society where crime is a very important issue. We then travel to Hout Bay and pay a visit to Imizamo Yethu township. Time permitting, visit one or all three amazing empowerment projects in the valley where you can buy hand made and highly unusual bits and pieces, T-Bag Designs ( www.tbagdesigns.co.za ), Mandela Park Mosiacs ( www.mandelaparkmosiacs.co.za ) and Iziko Lo Lwazi. The picturesque valley of Hout Bay has a so-called coloured and black township with populations of approximately 8000 and 15 000 respectively. Many of these people were drawn to the valley by employment opportunities offered by the thriving fishing industry at the time. In the year 2000 the authorities withdrew many of the fishing quotas, with the consequence that today over 50 percent of the population live in abject poverty. We visit two projects in the valley aimed at assisting and developing the youth, giving them an opportunity to escape these harsh realities and find meaning, purpose and opportunities in life. First stop is James House, a child and youth care centre. Started in 1986, James House serves  abandoned, abused and neglected children and youth; young people and families made vulnerable through HIV / AIDS, unsupported and abused mothers, and young people in trouble with the law. Hear and see the miracle stories that have been created through the dedicated work of James House, the home that love built. Finish the afternoon off with a truly inspiring visit to Jikeleza Dance Company.  Founded in 2002, Jikeleza now has approximately 150 children between the ages of 6 and 18 years old enrolled in the programme, and the children receive daily classes in classical ballet, contemporary, street, African and Spanish Dance. The love, passion and dedication of the team at Jikeleza are truly making a difference in giving underprivileged children “A Chance to Dance”. 13:30 - 18:00 (approximately 4.5 hours)

Cape Town

Kindly note that variations to this itinerary are possible, the operation of  many of the Uthando projects are dependent upon many unpredictable factors.

The Tuesday tour begins after lunch, and starts with Beauty for Ashes, a female prisoner rehabilitation project, which shows how the past is put behind, and the future embraced. A short skip across the Mountain into Hout Bay and onto Mandela Park Mosaics, T-Bag Designs, and Iziko Lo Lwazi, community based initiatives, where beauty is created out of every day objects. A stop at James House, to share the miracle stories that have been created through dedicated work, commitment and love. A final stop takes in either the Hout Bay Music Project or Jikeleza Dance Project depending on the week. Both initiatives aim to develop self-confidence, life-skills and performance skills in the children within the projects.

Cape Town

13:30 pm

Cape Town Field Trip (every alternate Tuesday)

every alternateTuesday

2008-09-17T10:34:45-04:00

650.0

2008-05-19T21:58:50-04:00

Experience South Africa like never before…..its not a township tour, its not a trip down guilt lane, it’s not a begging bowl route ….it’s a field excursion to discover, learn, understand, see, experience, feel and most importantly, be inspired! While the world goes about its daily chores, earning a living and living a life, millions of people around the globe are making amazing human stories in the face of almost insurmountable adversity. Uthando (Love) South Africa now offers visitors to South Africa, the opportunity to obtain a glimpse into these amazing stories. We have tried as far as possible to present an authentic, non-commercialised view of this aspect of South Africa The tour will commence with an insight into the political and cultural heritage of the townships around Cape Town, visiting sites of brave struggle against the Apartheid regime. Whereafter we commence with visits to the Uthando projects. Khayelitsha has a population of approximately 1,5 million people. Poverty, unemployement and malnutrition is very high. It is estimated that there are roughly the same or if not more pets (dogs and cats) living in the same area. Where there is human degradation, so there is animal degradation, and traditionally, there has been little to no animal welfare in these very poor areas. The Mdzananda Animal Clinic, through its primary healthcare, sterilization drive and educational projects is working to redress these imbalances. Meet the director, view the facilities and find out how they are helping to make the expansive township more animal friendly. In 2004 the Human Sciences Research Council estimated that 57 percent of individuals in South Africa were living below the poverty income line. Many in SA would argue this statistic has worsened since then. A visit to one of the over 60 urban agricultural gardens in Khayelitsha of Abilimi Bezekhaya (Xhosa for “The Planters of the Home”) will showcase how barren swathes of very poor ground have been converted into organic lush gardens providing food and some income to the locals. We stop here for tea, coffee, delicious South African snacks, and a chat with the locals. There are over 400 000 elderly people in the Western Cape, many of them living in dire poverty and suffering terrible abuse and neglect. Visit one of the houses of Neighbourhood Old Age Homes for elderly people in Khayelitsha, learn about the issues confronting this marginalised group of society, spend some time with a vibrant group of oldies during one of their social gatherings, where they share, sing, dance, sew and generally have fun once a week. We pop in at the Manyanani (Xhosa for “we do it together”) Peace Park, the first community park to be established in the informal settlements of Cape Town. The Park is a leading model for sustainable community based development in SA. Local entrepreneurs will have handmade arts and crafts for sale should you wish to purchase a momento of the trip. We end the trip with an entertaining visit to the Ingqayi Educational Theatre Project. The project creates productions with dance, music and drama as well as running theatre development workshops in Nyanga. Performances are based on community issues and themes such as HIV / AIDS. In the townships there is limited opportunity for budding performers and artists to showcase their talents, and Ingqayi aims to redress this.There may well be time for an interactive session where you could learn gumboot dancing, drumming, playing an indigenous African instrument or drumming coupled with African dance. 08:30 - 13:00 (approximately 4.5 hours)

Cape Town

Kindly note that variations to this itinerary are possible, the operation of many of the Uthando projects are dependent upon many unpredictable factors.

Mdzananda Animal Clinic is the first stop on Wednesday’s tour, the only veterinary centre catering for the townships estimated 1.5 million animals. We then call in at Abalimi Bezekhaya to visit the organic produce growers, and for some tea, coffee, snacks and informative discussions. Neighbourhood Old Age Home is the next point enroute, and here we spend some time with a vibrant group of oldies during one of their social gatherings. We visit Manyanani Peace Park to be get some more fresh air, then move on to Ingqayi Educational Theatre Project, where you will be treated to performances based on community issues. The interactive session will have you up on your feet and bashing away on the drums and marimba’s.

Cape Town

08:30 am

Cape Town Field Trip (Wednesday)

Wednesday

2008-09-17T10:34:58-04:00

650.0

2008-05-19T22:02:41-04:00

Experience South Africa like never before…..its not a township tour, its not a trip down guilt lane, it’s not a begging bowl route ….it’s a FIeld excursion to discover, learn, understand, see, experience, feel and most importantly, be inspired! While the world goes about its daily chores, earning a living and living a life, millions of people around the globe are making amazing human stories in the face of almost insurmountable adversity. Uthando (Love) South Africa now offers visitors to South Africa, the opportunity to obtain a glimpse into these amazing stories. We have tried as far as possible to present an authentic, non-commercialised view of this aspect of South Africa. The first stop will be a visit to Nazareth House. Located in the city bowl, the historical buildings have been home to the sisters of Nazareth for the past 126 years. More recently however, Nazareth House has been a pioneer in providing shelter, care and love to underprivileged children infected and affected by HIV / AIDS. They also have an adult HIV programme as well as a hospice for those terminally ill people who are too sick or unable to go onto Anti-Retroviral treatment. In addition, Nazareth House also has facilities for frail elderly people who have no family or FInances, and for whom life is becoming increasingly difficult. The tour will leave the city and head towards the sprawling townships on the outskirts of Cape Town. First off, you will get some insight into the political and cultural heritage of the township, visiting sites of brave struggle against the Apartheid regime. In 2004 the Human Sciences Research Council estimated that 57 percent of individuals in South Africa were living below the poverty income line. Many in SA would argue this statistic has worsened since then. A visit to one of the over 60 urban agricultural gardens in Khayelitsha of Abilimi Bezekhaya (Xhosa for “The Planters of the Home”) will showcase how barren swathes of very poor ground have been converted into organic lush gardens providing food and some income to the locals. We stop here for tea, coffee, delicious South African snacks, and a chat with the locals. We pop in at the Manyanani (Xhosa for “we do it together”) Peace Park, the first community park to be established in the informal settlements of Cape Town. The Park is a leading model for sustainable community based development in SA. Local entrepreneurs will have handmade arts and crafts for sale should you wish to purchase a momento of the trip. We end the trip with an entertaining visit to the Volcano Arts Project. With the drug crystal meth ravaging townships around Cape Town, this project is doing valuable work with youth and schools to teach arts and life skills. Run by University of Cape Town graduate, Mandlesizwe Lufele, he is sacrificing much to give back to the community and develop talent in the townships. The group performs drama productions aimed at creating social awareness about issues in the community. Be sure to be inspired!!! 08:30 - 13:00 (approximately 4.5 hours)

Cape Town

Kindly note that variations to this itinerary are possible, the operation of many of the Uthando projects are dependent upon many unpredictable factors.

Another early starting tour on Thursday takes us to Nazareth House, a pioneer in providing shelter, care and love to underprivileged children, frail elderly people, and terminally ill patients. From here, we leave the hustle and bustle of the city to visit the bubbly ladies at Abalimi Bezekhaya, where we are treated to gardening tales and tasty treats. A short skip to Manyanani Peace Park, to explore more of the great outdoors and get a few trinkets and treasures. Our final stop takes us to Volcano Arts Project, for a socially derived artistic number.

Cape Town

08:30am

Cape Town Field Trip (Thursday)

Thursday

2008-09-17T10:35:14-04:00

650.0

2008-05-19T22:06:18-04:00

Experience South Africa like never before…..its not a township tour, its not a trip down guilt lane, it’s not a begging bowl route ….it’s a field excursion to discover, learn, understand, see, experience, feel and most importantly, be inspired! While the world goes about its daily chores, earning a living and living a life, millions of people around the globe are making amazing human stories in the face of almost insurmountable adversity. Uthando (Love) South Africa now offers visitors to South Africa, the opportunity to obtain a glimpse into these amazing stories. We have tried as far as possible to present an authentic, non-commercialised view of this aspect of South Africa. The tour will commence with an insight into the political and cultural heritage of the townships around Cape Town, visiting sites of brave struggle against the Apartheid regime. Whereafter we commence with visits to the Uthando projects. Khayelitsha is one of 20 townships in Cape Town, it is by far the biggest and most desolate. Home to approximately 1.5 million people, it is not a welcoming place to the approximately 20 000 orphaned children living within its parameters. Brutal gang wars, excessive violence, drug abuse, high crime rates and devastating shack .res are a way of life here. Home from Home provides supported and supervised community based foster care for orphans, abandoned and vulnerable children. Meet the house mothers and hear about some of their daily issues, and take a look around the day care centre, if its your lucky day, you might even see the joyous and happy faces of the children. In 2004 the Human Sciences Research Council estimated that 57 percent of individuals in South Africa were living below the poverty income line. Many in SA would argue this statistic has worsened since then. A visit to one of the over 60 urban agricultural gardens in Khayelitsha of Abilimi Bezekhaya (Xhosa for “The Planters of the Home”) will showcase how barren  swathes of very poor ground have been converted into organic lush gardens providing food and some income to the locals. We stop here for tea, coffee, delicious South African snacks, and a chat with the locals. In keeping with the theme of children on this trip, we visit the Khayelitsha Special Needs School, the only one if its kind in this sprawling township. The school is designated for learners with learning difficulties. The school has over 400 pupils aged between 6 and 18 years old and disabilities vary but include cerebral palsy, epilepsy, down syndrome, speech disorders, foetal alcohol syndrome and others. See the arts and crafts produced by these children, and meet one of their courageous teachers We pop in at the Manyanani (Xhosa for “we do it together”) Peace Park, the first community park to be established in the informal settlements of Cape Town. The Park is a leading model for sustainable community based development in SA. Local entrepreneurs will have handmade arts and crafts for sale should you wish to purchase a momento of the trip. We end the trip with an entertaining visit to the Ingqayi Educational Theatre Project. The project creates productions with dance, music and drama as well as running theatre development workshops in Nyanga. Performances are based on community issues and themes such as HIV / AIDS. In the townships there is limited opportunity for budding performers and artists to showcase their talents, and Ingqayi aims to redress this.There may well be time for an interactive session where you could learn gumboot dancing, drumming, playing an indigenous African instrument or drumming coupled with African dance. 08:30 - 13:00 (approximately 4.5 hours)

Cape Town

Kindly note that variations to this itinerary are possible, the operation of  many of the Uthando projects are dependent upon many unpredictable factors.

Our first point of call on Friday‘s tour will be the Agency for Refugee Education, Skills Training and Advocacy – a centre for the training and upliftment of refugees. Our next project, Home from Home, provides foster care for orphans, abandoned and vulnerable children. We move on to Abalimi Bezekhaya, where one can see Africa’s take on organic agriculture. After some tea, coffee and tasty morsels, it’s off to Khayelitsha Special Needs School¸ the only school designated for pupils with learning disabilities. Around the corner is the Manyanani Peace Park, a leading model in sustainable community based development in South Africa. And finally, a stop at Ingqayi Educational Theatre Project, where you should get ready to tickle the marimba and man-handle the drums, as the interactive session gets your musical juices flowing.

Cape Town

08:30 am

Cape Town Field Trip (Friday)

Friday

2008-09-17T10:36:50-04:00

650.0

2008-05-19T22:09:45-04:00

Experience South Africa like never before…..its not a township tour, its not a trip down guilt lane, it’s not a begging bowl route ….it’s a field excursion to discover, learn, understand, see, experience, feel and most importantly, be inspired! While the world goes about its daily chores, earning a living and living a life, millions of people around the globe are making amazing human stories in the face of almost insurmountable adversity. Uthando (Love) South Africa now offers visitors to South Africa, the opportunity to obtain a glimpse into these amazing stories. We have tried as far as possible to present an authentic, non-commercialised view of this aspect of South Africa. The tour will commence with an insight into the political and cultural heritage of the townships around Cape Town, visiting sites of brave struggle against the Apartheid regime. Whereafter we commence with visits to the Uthando projects. In 2004 the Human Sciences Research Council estimated that 57 percent of individuals in South Africa were living below the poverty income line. Many in SA would argue this statistic has worsened since then. A visit to one of the over 60 urban agricultural gardens in Khayelitsha of Abilimi Bezekhaya (Xhosa for “The Planters of the Home”) will showcase how barren  swathes of very poor ground have been converted into organic lush gardens providing food and some income to the locals. We stop here for tea, coffee, delicious South African snacks, and a chat with the locals. We pop in at the Manyanani (Xhosa for “we do it together”) Peace Park, the first community park to be established in the informal settlements of Cape Town. The Park is a leading model for sustainable community based development in SA. Local entrepreneurs will have handmade arts and crafts for sale should you wish to purchase a momento of the trip. The next stop is a visit to the Ingqayi Educational Theatre Project. The project creates productions with dance, music and drama as well as running theatre development workshops in Nyanga. Performances are based on community issues and themes such as HIV / AIDS. In the townships there is limited opportunity for budding performers and artists to showcase their talents, and Ingqayi aims to redress this.There may well be time for an interactive session where you could learn gumboot dancing, drumming, playing an indigenous African instrument or drumming coupled with African dance. A truly inspiring way to end this tour is a visit to the now world renowned Dance for All studios. For the past 17 years, Dance For All has been teaching and promoting dance, as well as nurturing dance talent, in the poorest and historically disadvantaged communities around Cape Town. Sit back, relax and enjoy watching their teacher, Hope Nongqongpo instruct these amazing children. At this time weekly the children from the junior training programme and African and Contemporary Dance programme are practicing. This is not a performance for the audience, but their usual hard working practice session, but still, be prepared to enjoy. 08:30 - 13:00 (approximately 4.5 hours)

Cape Town

The Dance for All project does NOT run during South Africa school holidays : <ul> <li>20 June – 14 July </li> <li>26 September – 6 October </li> <li>5 December – 31 December </li> </ul> A suitable alternative project will be visited in place of Dance for All during these dates. Kindly note that variations to this itinerary are possible, the operation of  many of the Uthando projects are dependent upon many unpredictable factors.

Saturday‘s tour starts off with a visit to the gumboot stomping, sing-your-heart-out kids of Happy Feet. They give their all in the practice sessions we will watch, and it shows!!! A stop for tea, coffee and South African treats at Abalimi Bezekhaya, will showcase the value of agriculture in supplying the community with fresh produce. Manyanani Peace Park shines a spotlight on the value of open spaces and sustainability. A final stop at the Ingqayi Educational Theatre Project, where your musical talent, or non-talent as you will soon find out, will be put to the test following the practice performance put on by these dynamic dancers. The final port of call is Dance for All, a dance company teaching pupils classical ballet, African, and contemporary dance.

Cape Town

08:30 am

Cape Town Field Trip (Saturday)

Saturday

2008-09-17T10:35:39-04:00

650.0

2008-06-03T02:52:55-04:00

<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Experience the winelands like never before…..its not just a wine tour, its not a township tour, its not a trip down guilt lane, it’s not a begging bowl route ….it’s a field excursion to enjoy the beauty of the winelands, to savour good food and wine, but it’s also a chance discover, learn, understand, see, experience, feel and most importantly, be inspired!</div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> This tour introduces you to The Pebbles Project, a registered non-profit organisation that supports children living in the Winelands. Visit three wine farms and taste their delicious wines, but also spend quality time visiting the crèches and after-school clubs on each farm, and get involved with a range of fun activities with the children. The Pebbles Project works with farm owners to develop their farm worker communities, focusing particularly on the education of the children. Services include: training for crèche and after-school club staff, supplying of all the educational resources and equipment, and taking the children out every month on an educational trip to local places of interest. Pebbles also offers workshops and support for parents living and working on the farms. Uthando in conjunction with The Wine Desk actively supports The Pebbles Project and as with their other specialised wine tours, endeavours to offer the wine tourist the 'off-the-beaten-track' experience. Apart from tasting wines at the tasting rooms, The Wine Desk introduces visitors to the people behind the scenes - the winemaker, the cellar and vineyard workers, their families and children. Every attempt is also made to make the tour as personalised for each wine tourist as possible, taking into account 'who they are'. On the Pebbles Wine Tour, experience life on the farm, interact with the children, and of course, taste the magnificent wines produced. 09:00 - 17:00 (approximately 8 hours)

Cape Town

The ever popular winelands tour is conducted Mondays through Thursdays, in conjunction with The Wine Desk. This tour introduces you to the Pebbles Project, an organisation that support children living in the Winelands. Visit three wine farms, taste the local produce, but also spend some time visiting the crèches and after school clubs on each farm, and get involved with a range of fun activities with the children. On the Pebbles Wine Tour, experience life on the farm, interact with the children, and of course, taste the magnificent wines produced.

<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 14.15pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -1in">Please feel free to bring gifts for the children.  </div>

Cape Town

9.00am

Uthando / Pebbles Winelands Tours

Monday - Thursday

2008-09-17T10:37:01-04:00