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What makes Somerset West a town for all seasons?
Somerset West, located 46.7 km away from Cape Town city centre via N2, also serves as the gateway to the Cape Winelands. It’s not surprising
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Meet our residents, Omer and Maddy Mees
Residents, Omer and Maddy Mees are a Belgian couple who grew up in the same village. Their fathers worked together. Omer volunteered at the local
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Meet our residents, Jasper Pieters & Edna Hanke
Jasper Pieters, the Chairman of the Forum for The Somerset residents and a trustee of the Homeowners Association, and his partner Edna are very happy
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Meet our residents, Sharon and Hendrik Te Roller
Sharon and Hendrik Te Roller enjoy some of the best views from their house that The Somerset Lifestyle and Retirement Village offers. Sighted above the
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Denim & Diamonds at The Somerset
Whatever we’ve done, or not done, there is something significant about us reaching the end of a year. Despite the challenges we’ve faced, the highs,
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Once in a blue moon
One of our residents, Marita Burger, writes: “The moon gazers among us will tell you that there are 13 full moons on the lunar calendar
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‘Boukia kai syghorio’ at The Somerset
On Friday, 3 November 2023, with the help of Western Province Caterers, we treated our residents to a Greek Dinner Evening. Greek food is special
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Heritage Day Celebrations at The Somerset
Heritage Day on 24 September (a Public holiday that is officially known as Heritage Day, and unofficially known as Braai Day) recognises and celebrates the
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A delightful wine experience with Bonnievale Wines at The Somerset
The Bonnievale story and the winery itself came about through the collaboration of local farmers and was initiated in the early 2000s. These farmers understood
Food for Thought
The concepts of Critical Thinking and Logical Reasoning at The Somerset Library Talk
Marita Burger writes: “Believing without thinking… Thinking is the hardest work in the world; and most of us will go to great lengths to avoid
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The Somerset Garden Club visits Vergelegen
The Somerset Garden Club wanted to experience the Vergelegen Cultural Heritage and Gardens in Somerset West, first-hand. We could do this either at our own pace or accompanied by
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Celebrating Women on Women’s Day at The Somerset
August in South Africa, is Women’s Month – and each year August 9th is celebrated as National Women’s Day. It is a day where the strength