At the moment we have no upcoming conferences, what follows below is an example of what we've done in the past:

show excursions

Three excursions* will be on offer during the show. Delegates will be able to join two of these as the Soweto* excursion and the Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre visit will take place at the same time.

Delegates will be able to book and pay for these excursions* at the beginning of the show but are kindly requested to do so ahead of the show by contacting Joan Cowan.

• Local tour 1
• Wed, 11 October 2000, 12:15 - late afternoon (no lunch incl.)
• Transport @ R60 per person
• Entrance @ R25 per person (incl. tea & cake)
• Money needed for devine gifts from shop and nurseries!

This Herbal Centre at De Wildt is situated in the Magaliesberg mountains near Hartebeespoort Dam. It boasts of being the biggest herbal gardens and centre in the southern hemisphere with extensive traditional herb gardens, studios, demonstration kitchens, nurseries and shops.

The founder and author of many internationally acclaimed books on herbs is Margaret Roberts who with her daughter Sandy will be on hand to welcome and guide us.

• Local tour 2
• Wed, 11 October 2000, 12:00 - late afternoon
• Includes shebeen lunch & transport
• R170 per person
• Bring camera, you won't have a similar experience ever again!

A colourful and fascinating tour of this enormous, vibrant township. Your guide will introduce you to everyday life in Soweto* and you will get to visit the historical sites. At different times three Nobel Peace Prize winners stayed here. Visit the Hector Peterson Memorial, erected in memory of the first child to die during the 1976 school uprising (protesting against apartheid). Amongst others we visit the Regina Mundi Church, a squatter camp and the world famous Wandi's Shebeen and Restaurant where we enjoy lunch and experience the unique shebeen culture. All in the company of a professional guide.

Evening tour: Lesedi Tribal Village

• Local tour 3
• Thursday, 12 October, 5pm - late
• R250 per person (includes all transport and dinner, not drinks)

This excursion makes for a very informative, lively and entertaining night out. On arrival you are greeted by your traditional host (dressed in traditional regalia). After a introductory video on South African cultures your host will lead you of to the first of four traditional "kraals" (African communal area, dwellings organized in a circle).

During the next 30 minutes or so you will be introduced to the Zulu's*, Pedi's, Basotho's and Xhosa's. You will see what their dwellings looks like and will meet people from the different tribes. Your host will explain some cultural aspects of each tribe and you will learn how to greet someone belonging to the tribe.

After some refreshments and light snacks its time for an extremely rhythmic experience, traditional dances to the beat of African drums - quite something! Once again you'll be treated to a range of traditional dances covering all of the tribes that you've been introduced to. You can even join in the fun if you feel up to it.

The evening is rounded of with an African feast, your host will introduce you to the various traditional delicacies and you'll have plenty of time to sample as much of it as you wish. If you're lucky you might even end up at the host's table.