Bollywood comes to the Overberg! This Saturday evening, November 21st, the Stanford Rotarians will be hosting an evening of Eastern delights at the Birkenhead brewery from 7pm till late. Tickets are available from Stanfordinfo for R150/head.

The evening kicks off with an enchanting eastern cabaret presented by The Dance Variations Company, in conjunction with The Liesel Trollope School of Dance. You will be entertained by dances from Kashmir, the Bollywood Ballet, North India and a finale all the way from the Taj Mahal.

The sumptuous 3 course meal starts off with Gujerati Soup ‘Sarki’ and goes on to include other exotic curries such as Kashmiri Koftas, Marswangan Korma, Tandoori Murghi,  Rogan Josh,  Chettinad Malaidar,  Goan Kath Katha,  Masoor Dal aur Band Gobi served with Masaledar Basmati and Til Ki achaar, Kheere ka raita and Gajar ka Kheere achaar. For those still feeling peckish after this astounding array of dishes, a Coconut layer cake with toasted almond toffee and banana should fill the gap.

There will be prizes for the best dressed, although Indian dress is optional. This promises to be a night of fun, good food and great entertainment and all proceeds go to the local charities supported by the Stanford Rotary Club. Previous projects have already kitted out 3 junior football teams, and Rotary’s very active soup kitchen brings a warm nutritious meal into many hungry tummies every day.

Come and join the party and support the local charities, just in time for the festive season!

The Stanford Information bureau is publishing an informative newsletter every week, called the Stanford Grapevine. This week’s news is that the Neighbourhood watch will be hosting a ‘Bring and Braai’ at Gypsies next Thursday 25th of June. Gypsies has recently opened their doors, and serves light meals during the day.

Mosaic Farm is offering a special Fathers Day weekend package, with lunches served picnic style in good weather, or around the fireplace in the Spookhuis on chilly days. Rugby enthusiasts can watch the big games between the touring British Lions on the BIG screen in the Spookhuis while enjoying a pint of Birkenhead beer on tap, and wonderful views of the Hermanus Lagoon and Overberg mountains.

The Rotary club of Stanford has arranged a Bollywood Ball on Saturday 27th June, at the popular Birkenhead Brewery, just over the road from the village. There will be a 3-course dinner with a decidedly Indian theme, ably and deliciously prepared by Michael Dyson. This is a charity fund-raiser, and aims to support sport amongst the underprivileged members of the local youth. Previous projects have already kitted out 3 junior football teams. Tickets will be on sale - keep watching this space!