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Ring the Bells

Thandi’s Carols & Cocktails. Five bells, and every one has something to tell you.

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  1. The day · first bell Saturday 19 December 2026 Thandi’s Carols & Cocktails, hosted by Thandi
  2. When · second bell From 18:30 till 22:00 Cocktails from 18:30. Carols by candlelight at 19:30.
  3. Where · third bell The old church hall Kalk Bay, Cape Town. Park on Main Road and walk up the lane; follow the candles.
  4. Bring · fourth bell A blanket, a candle and a cocktail ingredient The blanket’s for the lawn, the candle’s for the carols, and the ingredient goes into the communal punch.
  5. Wear · last bell Something sparkly Christmas jerseys forgiven, sequins encouraged. It’s December: light layers.

Merry Christmas! Come and celebrate.

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You’re invited to carols & cocktails

Thandi’s Carols & Cocktails

The hall’s booked, the candles are counted and the punch bowl has been found. Come and sing the year out: cocktails on the lawn, carols by candlelight and a walk down to the harbour lights after.

Date
19 December 2026Saturday
Time
From 18:30 till 22:00 SASTCocktails from 18:30. Carols by candlelight at 19:30.
Where
The old church hallKalk Bay, Cape Town. Park on Main Road and walk up the lane; follow the candles.
Bring
A blanket, a candle and a cocktail ingredientThe blanket’s for the lawn, the candle’s for the carols, and the ingredient goes into the communal punch.
Wear
Something sparklyChristmas jerseys forgiven, sequins encouraged. It’s December: light layers.
Reply by
11 December 2026So there are enough song sheets, and enough ice.

On the night

  • Cocktails on the lawn from 18:30
  • Carols by candlelight at 19:30 (song sheets provided)
  • Mince pies & glühwein (iced, it’s December)
  • The bell-ringing finale
  • A stroll down to the harbour lights

Nobody has to sing well. Everybody has to sing.

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Kindly reply by 11 December 2026

Are you coming?

Song sheets and ice are counted per head, so let Thandi know either way.