The annual Boxing Day Cricket fundraiser was held on the hallowed grounds of the Stanford Cricket Ground, otherwise known as the Market Square . The 12 illustrious teams battled it out in the hot sun, gallantly defending their pride. Delicious smells from the potjies wafted across the pitch, while families enjoyed the entertainment. The children had their very own cricket corner . This wonderful village event has been on the local calendar every year for the past 10 years. It started as a challenge from the locals to the weekend visitors, and now attracts a host of celebrity sportsman.  Jake White, Schalk Burger and Peter Grant were spotted patiently signing autographs.  The funds raised are for the local Animal Welfare charity and the Okkie Smuts ‘koshuis’ children. Make plans to be there for Boxing Day 2010 and be part of the fun!

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!