Enjoy a delicious picnic on the sprawling lawns surrounding the estate’s neo-classical manor house from 1788, or on its terrace while the kids keep themselves entertained on the Dreamweavers jungle gym.  You can also order a cheese platter in the tasting centre to savour with some of Uitkyk’s delicious wines.

A gourmet picnic basket for two at R300, including a bottle of wine, is available but must be booked 24 hours in advance. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets, in which case a R50 entrance fee will be applicable.  This fee will however be waivered if more than R100 is spent on wine purchases at the estate’s tasting centre.  Guests may also bring picnic blankets and chairs, but picnic blankets can also be booked at no cost. A cheese platter for four is offered at R120 and can be ordered on arrival.

Uitkyk’s festive trading hours are Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 to 17:00 and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 16:00.

Contact Carlin van Graan on 021 884 4416 or cevangraan@distell.co.za for bookings and enquiries.

Cape Town, South Africa, November 2011

Mar Mostro is PUMA’s second entry into the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race having placed second in the 2008/9 Volvo Ocean Race.

Cape Town is the first stop-over in this “Mount Everest of sailing,” a 39,000 nautical mile, round-the-world ocean race, stopping in ten ports over the course of nine months.

PUMA’s Mar Mostro is expected to sail into the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town on 25 November. Spectators will be able to view the boat in action in-port on 9 and 10 December and at the race restart on 11 December.

A PUMA pop-up store and entertainment zone called the PUMA Quad will be located opposite the V&A Amphitheatre, to provide the public with limited edition PUMA product for the two-week stopover.

PUMA will host daily activities at the PUMA Quad. Sailing prowess will be tested with grinding competitions taking place between 3pm and 6pm on the 26 November, 1, 3, 8 December as well as between 2pm and 4pm on 10 and 11 December.

The contestant with the best grinding results on competition days will win a R1000 PUMA voucher. Two grand prizes of R10 000 in PUMA vouchers will be awarded to the contestants with the top grinding scores on 10and 11 December.

Daily sundowner Spinnaker Sessions will start on 25 November and will see the likes of local DJs Dino Moran and Craig De Sousa spinning cool tunes at the PUMA Quad from 6.15pm to 9pm and between 7.15pm to 9pm on 10 and 11 December.

In 2010 PUMA hosted a series of parties around the globe to celebrate the after-hours athlete – a person who loves to compete in the lesser known sports (pool, foosball etc) within the social environment. PUMA will continue to celebrate these after-hours sports heroes, this time with a sailing twist, through the PUMA Social Club presents All Hands on Deck party on 9 December from 4pm to 1am at Quay 4, V&A Waterfront.

This is the official Volvo Ocean Race party with live performances by Jack Parow, Craig de Sousa, Holiday Murray, Anthea Scholtz, Them Tornados and The Wedding DJs. Ping pong, darts and bowling are a few of the games that can be played with a drink in your hand on the night. Tickets are limited and will be sold at the door for R50 per person.

The PUMA Ocean Racing team is led by Skipper Ken Read, who has amassed 10 of the most elite off-shore sailors from across the globe, including South African born Jono Swain, to compete in this epic race.

The Volvo Ocean Race begins 5 November 2011 in Alicante, Spain and ends in Galway, Ireland in July 2012. The eight stopovers in between include: Cape Town, Abu Dhabi, Sanya (China), Auckland, Itajaí (Brazil), Miami, Lisbon and Lorient (France).

For more information on the race, team, and crew visit www.puma.com/sailing.

Get rid of your Monday blues by dropping by to watch your favourite classic sports match. Indulge in delectable snacks prepared by Executive Chef, Jochen Riedel and his team and enjoy some great beer. “We are excited to introduce this new tradition at Harveys bar. Guests can look forward to good food, good company and good service, with a personal touch,” comments Nils Heckscher, Managing Director of Winchester Mansions.

Guy’s Night will take place every Monday evening, starting on 7 November.

As life gets busier, there’s rarely enough time to hang out with mates and it’s easy to overlook the small things that make you happy. For this reason Winchester Mansions have put together an appreciative list of some of the luxuries that men can’t live without and crammed them into a weekly evening for boys and their favourite quality entertainment.

Harveys bar is currently among the trendiest spots on the Atlantic Seaboard. With amazing views from the terrace, stylish interior, luxurious atmosphere and first class service, it offers the ultimate in classic elegance.

For more information on the hotel and the various lifestyle offerings visit www.winchester.co.za or contact +27 21 – 434 2351 or harveys@winchester.co.za.

Winchester Mansions, situated along the Sea Point Promenade and facing the Atlantic Ocean, has earned its reputation as Cape Town’s iconic sea front hotel among local and international guests.

On the menu this season is smoked salmon; a salad of home-smoked chicken breast with celery, spring onions, homemade pickled pumpkin and pomegranate kernels; a curried lentil salad with mint and peppadews; mascarpone cheese & fig spread; leberwurst pâté; locally-made blue cheese; freshly-cut biltong; homemade dolmades; zwiebelkuchen (German onion pie); beef samoosas; pimento-stuffed olives from Chrisna’s Deli; sun-ripened cocktail tomatoes; freshly-baked farm bread; focaccia and crackers.

Those who still have room for dessert can opt for fresh fruit or something sweeter – koeksisters & Gabriele chocolates (which I’m sure would be Bessie’s choice; but don’t let that dissuade you!) A large bottle of sparkling water is included in the price and a vegetarian option is available on request.

A basket for two is a bargain at R260 (excluding additional beverages), while a basket for four can be had for R520.

A special basket for children under the age of 12, priced at R65, includes a bratwurst hotdog, carrot sticks, raisins, Gouda cheese, crackers, yoghurt, fresh fruit, a chocolate brownie with ice cream, and a fruit juice.

Best of all, if you bounce out of bed to discover a sunny day, let us know before 10h30 and your basket can still be prepared. Contact the restaurant team at restaurant@delheim.com or telephone (021) 888-4607.

THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER : Music Network w Goodluck, Taxi Violence, Pascal & Pearce, Machineri & Louise Day
Doors open at 8PM | Free before 8:30, R40 after
Music Network brings together the industry and fans for a night of showcasing the best in the South African music scene, featuring Goodluck, Taxi Violence, Pascal & Pearce, Machineri & The Louise Day Band!

FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER : Discotheque: Musical Chairs (JHB), Jam Jarr, George Daniel, JakobSnake & Battle Beyond the Stars
Doors open at 9PM | Ladies free before 10PM. R30 before 9:45, R50 after
Discotheque imports Joburg’s Musical Chairs and squares them off against Cape Town’s live tech-hop duo Jam Jarr, backed by some of the city’s finest DJs George Daniel, JakobSnake and Battle Beyond the Stars.

SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER : Rocking The Daisies After Party with Ashtray Electric, New Holland, The Plastics, Peachy Keen & more
Doors open at 8PM | Free for RTD ticketholders, R30 for public
The Assembly hosts the official Rocking The Daisies Afterparty, with indie rockers Ashtray Electric, New Holland, The Plastics, Peachy Keen, DJ Sideshow and VGA!

WEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER : See You Next Wednesday
Doors open at 8PM | R10 Girls, R20 Boys

FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER : Discotheque: P.H.fat, Richard the Third, Das Kapital, VGA & more
Doors open at 9PM | Ladies free before 10PM. R30 before 9:45, R50 after
Discotheque assembles only the most vibrant figures of the South African electro scene, and this Friday is a sterling example with bass rap trio P.H.fat, master producers Richard the Third and Das Kapital, and party starter VGA!

SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER : Miller Music Series Presents: Wrestlerish & Friends
Doors open at 8PM | More details soon
The Miller Music Series returns with the next stop on our world tour right here in Cape Town, featuring folk rockers Wrestlerish and more!

WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER : See You Next Wednesday
Doors open at 8PM | R10 Girls, R20 Boys

FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER : Discotheque: Halloween Edition w Sedge Warbler, Kennedy, Blush N Bass, Audiophile 021, Funafuji & more
Doors open at 9PM | More details soon
Discotheque delivers the tricks and treats this Halloween with a lineup that will truly knock your socks off and get you on your feet! With Sedge Warbler, Kennedy, Blush N Bass, Audiophile 021, Funafuji, the Contraband VJs and more…

SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER : Halloween with aKING, City Bowl Mizers & Friends
Doors open at 8PM | More details soon
The Assembly’s Halloween Weekend continues with a night of live music by aKING, the City Bowl Mizers and friends!

WEDNESDAY 2 NOVEMBER : See You Next Wednesday
Doors open at 8PM | R10 Girls, R20 Boys

FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER : Discotheque & Dont Party Presents: KOAN Sound & Asa (UK)
Doors open at 9PM | More details soon
When Discotheque and Dont Party team-up, you know its a recipe for an epic night! With the UK’s KOAN Sound and Asa, plus a lineup of South Africa’s finest.