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16 July: Unwind after a long day at work at BON Hotel Bloemfontein Central, Bloem Plaza, East Burger Street, from 18:00 to 23:00, for a Thirsty Thursday evening. Enjoy live entertainment by Seleke while taking advantage of the drinks special: a double whisky or brandy for R55.
16-18 July: Discover the beauty of South Africa’s finest cage birds at the SANCBA National Show at the Bloemfontein Show Grounds. Visit the show on 17 July from 15:00 to 18:00 or 18 July from 9:00 to experience top bird competitions, meet fellow bird enthusiasts and enjoy an unforgettable event celebrating the country’s best cage birds. For more information, phone Fareed on 082 370 8609.
17 July: Kids are invited to Urth’s Kids Carnival this coming Thursday, for an afternoon of holiday fun from 14:00 to 17:00. They will enjoy games, face painting, mascots at 14:00 and the delightful Papadi Puppet Show will start at 15:00. Entry fee is R50 per child. For reservations, phone 051 451 1913 or whatsapp 082 696 7678.
18 July: Matsoho a hlatswana will celebrate 67 minutes for Mandela Day by giving back to the community through sharing a meal and fellowshipping with the elderly, listening to their stories of wisdom and honouring them with prayers and music. The event will take place at Relebeletse Primary School Hall in Bloemfontein from 10:00 to 15:00. For more information, phone Mohau on 078 137 9244 or Mrs Ndzakayi on 079 560 8247.
18-22 July: Join the Charcoal Making Workshop by ABZ Studio (Pty) Ltd at 121 Waverly Road in Dan Pienaar from 10:00 to 13:00. Learn how to burn wood to make charcoal sticks, craft your own charcoal for drawing and enjoy a 3-hour hands-on experience. Cost is R450 per person. To book your spot, whatsapp 079 494 0121.
18-19 July: Take part in the Bloem Battle Ground 2026 hybrid fitness race hosted by Aktief at the Tempe Armour Museum. The solo race starts at 08:30, followed by the team race at 10:00. Entry costs R220 for solo participants and R400 for teams. For ticket enquiries and more information, contact Corrie on 082 564 9804.
19 July: Enjoy an action-packed day at Toyota Stadium as Jo Black performs live from 11:00 to 12:30 ahead of the Carling Currie Cup opener between the Toyota Cheetahs and the Lions at 13:00. Tickets cost R30 for primary school learners, R35 for students, R60 for the open stand and R100 for the main stand. Tickets are available through Ticketpro.
30 July: Kom geniet die Jenwil BlouSter & Glacier Gholfdag by die Schoemanpark Gholfklub in Bloemfontein, ter ondersteuning van die NG Gemeentes Bloemfontein-Wes en Wepener. Vir besprekings, die borg van putjies en die skenk van pryse skakel of WhatsApp vir Claudette by 060 720 4643.
Compiled by Sibongile Selomane
