Up with Downs

UWD Coffee Shop
2025-06-04 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | 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

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 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.

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 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

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.

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 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

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 Art Exhibition @ iKhaya
2026-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Winter Car Boot Sale
2026-08-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Pieter Theron Public Park, 18 Pieter Theron Street, George, Western Cape, 6530, South Africa
The winter edition of our Car Boot Sale will be held on 29 August at the Pieter Theron Public Park. Bring your pre-loved items or handmade crafts and spend a fun morning buying and selling! Book your spot at 044 870 8770.

Pastel Tea Affair Fundraiser
2026-10-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Bramble Hill International School, 233 Moeras River Road, Geelhoutboom, George, Western Cape, 6530, South Africa
The Pastel Tea Affair is a ladies tea fundraiser with beautiful décor, inspirational speakers and a fashion show by our learners. The inaugural event was held in 2025 and was a sold out occasion. Our date for 2026 is Saturday 17 October at Bramble Hill International School. If you would like to be an event sponsor, donor or hostess, please contact Alta at 082 410 9066.

UWD Denim Day
2026-10-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Up with Downs School, 25 Pieter Theron Street, George, Western Cape, 6530, South Africa
The inuagural UWD Denim Day was held for the first time in October 2024 and was a roaring success! Businesses, schools and individuals buy a Denim Day sticker for R20 and wear denim to work or school! The UWD denim team travels through George on the day to support and thank schools and businesses who participate. Our 2026 Denim Day will be held on 30 October.
