Up with Downs

UWD Art Exhibition @ iKhaya
2026-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Up with Downs School, 25 Pieter Theron Street, George, Western Cape, 6530, South Africa
Now in it’s third year, our Art exhibition has become a highlight of the year’s activities at Up With Downs. With the help of our wonderful teachers and volunteers, the learners create beautiful art and objects to showcase their talents. Artworks will be on sale and there will be a silent auction.

UWD Wine Auction Fundraiser
2026-05-29 18:00 - 23:30 | Fancourt, Montagu Street, George, Western Cape, 6530, South Africa
The UWD Wine Auction is one of the highlights of the year! This is usually formal dinner & dance which is held at Fancourt Golf Estate. Each year has a special theme which is reflected in the decor and guests can dress accordingly. The wine auction is managed by a professional auctioneer, Frederick Bekker. There are a number of lots, containing a variety of wines most of which come directly from the Wine Estates’ cellars. Each year the learners also make an item to auction. It is a glamorous evening that everyone loves.
This year our wine auction will take place on Friday 29 May. Funds raised will go towards Adult Home # 2. We wish to invite our George community to support this important fundraiser on our calendar.

UWD Golf Day Fundraiser
2026-03-12 12:00 - 17:00 | George Golf Club, 16 CJ Langenhoven Road, George, Western Cape, 6530, South Africa
Our Golf Day is held at the beautiful George Golf Club. It has become a favourite amongst the golfing fraternity along the Garden Route.
If you would like to enquire about a four ball or would like more information on sponsorship of tees and greens for our golf day on 12 March 2026, please contact Brenda at 082 853 5018, 044 870 0522 or at bb@upwithdowns.co.za

Summer Car Boot Sale
2026-01-31 08:00 - 12:00 | Pieter Theron Public Park, 18 Pieter Theron Street, George, Western Cape, 6530, South Africa
Join us for a fun morning of buying and selling in the Pieter Theron Street park! Pre-loved goods and handmade crafts will be on sale. You can book a place to sell your goods at 044 870 8770.

UWD Paint party (Painting the school playground wall)
2026-01-17 | Up with Downs School, 25 Pieter Theron Street, George, Western Cape, 6530, South Africa
Parents and volunteers are invited to join us at UWD on the 17th of January 2026 to paint the school playground wall! Bring your brushes, rollers and pans – we’ll supply the paint. This is also a bring and braai/picnic to get to know each other. More information: 044 870 8770.

UWD Christmas Market Fundraiser
2025-12-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Blanco Church hall, 9 Napier Street, George, Western Cape, 6530, South Africa
It’s Christmas Market Time! Join us on Friday 5 December at the Blanco Church Hall from 4pm-8pm for our annual Christmas market fundraiser! Crafts by our learners, plants, fresh produce, pre-loved books and clothes and a coffee shop – plus lots of Christmas cheer! Information: 072 563 1983 / 044 870 8770

Denim Day - Buy a sticker and wear your jeans!
2025-10-17 08:00 - 23:30 | Western Cape
GEORGE! Buy a sticker and wear your jeans to show your support for Up With Downs Centre for learners with special needs. Take a photo of yourself/friends/colleagues and tag us on FB or Instagram – prizes up for grabs! Get your stickers @ R20 each! Contact Suzanne: 072 563 1983

UWD Car Boot Sale
2025-08-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Pieter Theron Public Park, 18 Pieter Theron Street, George, Western Cape, 6530, South Africa
Looking for a place to buy or sell second hand items for a good cause? Visit or or book a stall at our regular Car Boot Sale in the public park at 18 Pieter Theron Street. Contact the school for more information.

Up with Downs Art Exhibition 2025
2025-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Western Cape
Join us for an evening filled with art by our special learners. This will be the third Art Exhibition held at iKhaya, the UWD adult home. Snacks and wine will be provided. Please RSVP by 30 May 2025.

UWD Coffee Shop
2025-06-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Up With Downs Training Centre, 27 Pieter Theron Street, George, Western Cape, 6530, South Africa
Support our coffee shop! Selected dates only. Everything is prepared and served by the adults in our Training Centre. It is a fun and endearing experience!
Bookings essential – please book on the Monday prior. Payments in cash only. Bookings: Brenda – 082 853 5018 or 044 870 0522

Thrift & Craft Market
2024-07-27 08:30 - 12:00 | Pieter Theron Public Park, 18 Pieter Theron Street, George, Western Cape, 6530, South Africa
We have rebranded our popular and much loved car boot sale – it is now the Thrift & Craft market! Come sell your second-hand goods and/or handmade crafts. Or come shop for something creative or a forgotten treasure. Please support this fundraiser whichever way you can.For stall bookings or enquiries contact: 044 870 8770 or 072 563 1983

Up & Down Cycle Tour 2023
2023-11-04 - 2023-11-05 | Western Cape
This year, our 2-day Up & Down Cycle tour is hosted in November at Eight Bells Mountain Inn. If you would like to get an idea of what this tour is about, please have a look at our cycle tour post on Facebook. Our 2022 event was a big success and it is now becoming a firm favourite for cyclists who enjoy a more relaxed, scenic ride without the rush of a race. Last year we hosted 45 riders at Eight Bells Mountain Inn near Hartenbos and stopped at a citrus farm, gin distillery and Perceron horse sanctuary. On day one, five of our learners rode with the group of cyclists for 7km, a big achievement for all. The dates for the 2023 Up & Down tour are the 4-5 November 2023. You can enter at www.entryninja.co.za or phone 044 870 8770.

UWD Weekly Coffee Shop
2023-06-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Up With Downs Training Centre, 27 Pieter Theron Street, George, Western Cape, 6530, South Africa
Come and meet our adult learners at our weekly coffee shop at the Up With Downs Training centre! All goodies are lovingly prepared and served by our adults with special needs. This forms part of the life skills program at the Training Centre. It’s a cosy and fun weekly get together, perfect for a group of friends.
Wednesdays from 11h00-12h30.
Bookings are essential. (4-16 persons) @ R40 pp.
Bookings: Brenda – 044 870 0522 / 082 853 5018
bb@upwithdowns.co.za

Weekly Coffee Shop
2023-06-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Up With Downs Training Centre, 27 Pieter Theron Street, George, Western Cape, 6530, South Africa
