OLYMPIC CULTURE
Date |Saturday 28th July 2012
Time | 10h00 - 15h00
Venue | The Glass House (in the centre of Borrowdale Racecourse!)
Resource | Olympic Resources
Dress | Casual and warm
Invitees| Members and Families
In true Olympic Culture, find out about what drives those at the top of their sport. Get ready to put your competitive nature to the test and team up to be a medallist in a variety of fun and novel games that will test all ages! Come on your own or bring your family and be ready to Win it in a Minute... Carry the torch, compete as a team and put your skill and competitive natures to test against fellow YPO members and families! Be ready to laugh, to cry and to shout in the true cultures of participation and winning...
RSVP | by Friday 6 July 2012
CULTURE OF STONES
Date | Wednesday 12th September 2012
Time | 08h30 - 11h30
Venue | Crystal Passions | 24 Newbold Avenue | Greystone Park
Resource | Aude Reiner and Sieglinde Reitbauer
Dress | Casual and comfortable
Invitees| Partners (please note that numbers are limited)
Join us for a behind the scenes look at unique jewellery being hand made in Zimbabwe. Beautiful stones have been around through the ages. Precious and semi-precious stones from Africa, are created into individual masterpieces. Experience a different way to approach a crystal world and understand why Aude and Sieglinde have a "crystal passion". Enjoy the privilege or trying on spectacular pieces of jewellery and make an appointment for a one-on-one consultation if you desire. Bring your purse as you may be tempted into a gorgeous pair of earrings, ring or necklace. RSVP to secure your place at this soul feeding event.
RSVP | by Friday 3 August (due to school holidays.) Please note that numbers are limited at this event.
CULTURE OF THE MARKETPLACE
Date | Saturday 6th October 2012
Time | 10h00 - 14h00
Venue | see invitation for venue
Resource | YOU!
Dress | Extremely Comfortable casual clothes and shoes. Leave your valuables at home.
Invitees| Members and Partners
Prepare yourself for a Culture Shock! Join us for an exciting race around the Marketplace. Witness the myriad of cultures in this thriving hub. Open your eyes to a world that is on your doorstep, but far from your everyday comforts. Bargain for the best prices in your team challenges and get a feel for the vibrant and tessellated life and soul of the Marketplace. Journey to our culture rich venue for a well earned lunch.
RSVP | by Friday 14 September 2012
DAIRY CULTURE
Date | Saturday 9th February 2013
Time | 08h00 - 12h00
Venue | Kefalos Dairy and Red Dane Farm
Resource | Leif Reeckmann and other Dairy Experts
Dress | Extremely comfortable casual clothes and shoes
Invitees| Members and Partners (limited numbers)
Join us for an educational and inspirational experience. Witness Dairy Culture from start to finished products. See behind closed doors and learn how to make a surprising number of "culture" products, from one of Zimbabwe's finest cheese makers. Create your ideal brunch picnic from a splendid selection of delicacies and relax in the Red Dane farm environment with fellow YPO members and their partners.
RSVP | by Friday 18 January 2013. Please note that number are limited at this event. RSVP ASAP!
CULTIVATION CULTURES
Date | Wednesday 20th March 2013
Time | 08h30 - 11h30
Venue | The Plot Nursery | Harare
Resource | Wayne Black, Jenny and Patrick Finch
Dress | Casual with Comfortable shoes
Invitees| Partners (guests at a per person charge, subject to RSVPs)
Gardens around the world encompass a never-ending list of "cultivation cultures". Whether you prefer an indigenous / traditional / sustainable / water-wise / herb / zen / formal or an ad-hoc style, there is no doubt that digging in the earth inspires growth and relaxation. Learn about beautiful indigenous trees from Pure Earth Trees' Wayne Black. Soak up learned tips from experts in germination and planting and learn about sustainable gardening to maximise yield in your own vegetable gardens. Pick up a spade and plant a basket of delights to take home. All of this and much more, in the relaxing environment or The Plot Nursery... Adults should 'stop talking and start planting' says 13 year old Felix Finkbeiner. Should you so desire, donations for the Plant for the Planet foundation will be much appreciated. Bring an umbrella in case of downpours!
RSVP | by Friday 1 March 2013
HOSPITALITY CULTURE
Date | Sunday 9th June 2013
Time | 10h30 - 15h00
Venue | Cresta Lodge | Samora Machel Avenue | Harare
Resource | Glenn Stutchbury, Paul Cluver and Hans van Hooreweghe
Dress | Casual
Invitees| Members and Family
Explore the newly refurbished Cresta Lodge Harare, stopping along the way to gain points in the race to win YPO Harare Hospitality Team of the year! Learn the fine art of tempering chocolate from Harare's own Belgian chocolatier. Practice your basic skills and earn points along the way from hotel supervisors and managers. Explore the back areas, and find out all sorts of secrets that are kept in the cogs of an hotel. At the end of your hospitality shift, indulge in a truly spectacular luncheon with a very special guest and sip of fairtrade wines from the Cluver Estate in Elgin, with MD Paul Cluver at the ready to share his vibrant personality and knowledge.
RSVP | by Friday 17 May 2013
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