International Day For Biological Diversity ( All Day )
The United Nations proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. When first created by the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly in late 1993, 29 December (the date of entry into force of the Convention of Biological Diversity), was designated The International Day for Biological Diversity. In December 2000, the UN General Assembly adopted 22 May as IDB, to commemorate the adoption of the text of the Convention on 22 May 1992 by the Nairobi Final Act of the Conference for the Adoption of the Agreed Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity. This was partly done because it was difficult for many countries to plan and carry out suitable celebrations for the date of 29 December, given the number of holidays that coincide around that time of year.

Url: http://www.cbd.int/idb/

Stellenbosch Organic Farmers Market ( 09:00 - 14:00 )

Every Saturday from 09h00 to 14h00
Annandale Road
Spier Wine Farms
Stellenbosch
7600

The Organic Farmers Market is beautifully situated at the Spier Wine Farm nestled in the buildings of the Stellenbosch Waldorf School whose treeful grounds expand their views onto the farms pastures, vineyards, vegetable gardens and then journey onto the majestic nearby mountains.

The market remains true to its declaration to connect local organic farmers to local consumers. Offering a wide variety of the freshest organic fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, nuts, grains, honey and more every visitor is not only guaranteed to fill their basket but also enjoy a breakfast /lunch or picnic with friends. The market has expanded its range to include fun activities for the children. These include puppet shows, pony rides, playing on the dream workers jungle gym, drawing/painting, candle dipping, wood carving and more……

Directions:

Turn off at the R44 or R310 onto the Annandale road and then take the entrance to Spier Wine farm. Follow the road down and you will notice bustling activity under the umbrellas.

Contact Henriette 083 953 9588 or Helen 072 4702124

Contact Info : Henriette 083 953 9588 or Helen 072 4702124 Url: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stellenbosch-Organic-Farmers-Market/134488753271788?v=info

World No Tobacco Day ( All Day )
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed around the world every year on May 31. It is meant to encourage a 24-hour period of abstinence from all forms of tobacco consumption across the globe. The day is further intended to draw global attention to the widespread prevalence of tobacco use and to negative health effects, which currently lead to 5.4 million deaths worldwide annually. The member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) created World No Tobacco Day in 1987. In the past twenty years, the day has been met with both enthusiasm and resistance across the globe from governments, public health organizations, smokers, growers, and the tobacco industry.

Url: http://www.who.int/tobacco/en/