Things to do
The village of Greyton is an enchanting place. Walk along the rustic lanes in the shadow of towering ancient oak trees. Footbridges cross leiwater streams to lush gardens and thatched cottages. Greyton’s shops are quirky and interesting. You can buy retro furniture, original artworks, silk quilts, antiques, designer dresses and home made delicacies. Cafes and restaurants offer shady patios, lush gardens and art filled saloons in which to wine, dine and be refreshed. Greyton’s beauty has inspired many artists to live here and you can visit them in home studios and art galleries. The spectacular surrounding countryside comprises some of the best fynbos in the Western Cape. There are well marked walks ranging from an easy stroll to a two or three day hike. The outdoor adventurer can also enjoy horse-riding, swimming in the river, mountain-biking and 4x4 trails. Tennis and bowls are available in the village and excellent golf courses are only 40 minutes away at Riviersonderend and Arabella at Kleinmond. The regular Saturday morning market should not be missed. Fresh local produce, home cooked delicacies and delightful village-made crafts are all there. Various interest clubs abound and you are welcome to join us for bridge, yoga or line dancing! Watch this space for details of our themed short breaks when you can chill out during a wellness week, or stroll from one event to another enjoying South Africa’s finest classical music performers during our soiree weekends, or visit the first the many art galleries in Greyton.
Bridge
We are starting a monthly bridge club to be held on the second Wednesday evening of each month, starting on June 11th.
Venue............Country Village Clubhouse
Time...............7p.m. until approx. 9.p.m.
Cost...............R10 per person to include tea and biscuits
All bridge players very welcome, experienced and new. We would like this to be social, fun bridge, not competitive.
No partners necessary. Just come along, bring your own scorecard and pen and have an enjoyable evening.
Contact numbers..Sally Rowson 028 254 9076. Jean Nicholls 028 254 9473
Hiking
Thursday hikers (men) meet at 7:30 at 76 Main Road.
Friday hikers (ladies) meet at 07:30 at 112 Main Road.
Sunday hikers neet at 07:30 at 76 Main Road.
Contact Penny or Jon Nesbit 028 254 9029
Monday Hikers
meet at the market at 10:00. Contact Klaus Wehrlin on k.wehrlin@tiscali.co.za or the Tourism Office.
Horse-riding and Mountain biking
Go horse-riding at Diadème or Blue Hippo. Or you can go for a swim in the clear, bergwater river at Greyton's picnic sites or take a mountain bike to meander through the village and onto the mountain paths that lead you into cool mountain crevasses with fern-lush ponds.
Seniors Club lunch
Tuesdays at 12:30 at the DRC Hall.
Social bowling
Tuesdays at 14:00, Fridays at 16:00 bring 'n braai, Saturdays 14:00. Greyton Village Bowling Club. Contact Paul Padmore 028 254 9721
Line Dancing
Tuesdays at 16:30, Uitkyk School Hall. Contact Kay Cuttler 028 254 9499
Conservation Hack
Third Tuesday of every month, 07:30. Meet at Municipal Sheds, Vlei Street
Greyton Library Book Club
First Wednesday of evey month, 17:00 Greyton Library.Monthly meetings, books purchased by members, read and then donated to Greyton Library.
Jean Nicholls: (028) 254 9473
Yoga with Jonathan Blumberg
Mondays and Wednesdays: 8 am (advanced); 9.30 am (general); 11.30 am (beginners).
Saturdays: 8 am (general). Private classes, retreats, and intensives can be arranged.
Contact Henriette on 082 738 7809 or 028-254 9667, or at vlugter@telkomsa.net
Thursday Yoga Group
17:00 every Thursday at 18 Oak Street in Garden or Uitkyk School when it rains. Al money is used for supporting children's projects in the village.
Greyton Animal Welfare Society
Volunteers with bakkie and driver who provide the necessary support for domestic animals in the area, particularly the impoverished side of Greyton.
Sue Carter: (028) 254 9945
Saturday Morning Market
In aid of Greyton Conservation Society.
Val Turner: (028) 254 9748