What’s in a name: Geraniums/Pelargoniums? Posted on 24 January 202621 December 2025 I was fortunate enough to travel to Vancouver and then Ireland in July/August last year where the hanging baskets of… Read more South Africa, Two Years On: A Work in Progress Posted on 20 January 202620 January 2026 “How are things in South Africa?” I was asked this question in early 2024 by many living outside the country:… Read more Music in Jozi to diarize for 2026 Posted on 8 January 202624 August 2026 Mostly Classical – but jazz venues to follow Although Jozi is hardly a St. Petersburg, a Vienna (or any other… Read more Jozi weather is just like the city – mild and glorious or frenzied and dramatic Posted on 29 December 202530 December 2025 Most people agree that Joburg has one of the best climates in the world: high blue skies in winter and… Read more Festive greetings from the Liz at Lancaster team Posted on 17 December 202517 December 2025 2025 has been a good year for Liz at Lancaster. Fiona joined the team as my stand-in locum while I… Read more Staying in Jozi during December? How to keep the youngsters busy … Posted on 2 December 20253 December 2025 Working off energy is the most important thing over the long summer holidays so let’s start with: SPORT AND PHYSICAL… Read more Art meets Science -Hannelie Coetzee and landscape art Posted on 1 November 20251 November 2025 Musings on some artwork on the walls at Liz at Lancaster A recent guest was looking closely at some of… Read more Snippets from Liz at Lancaster and surrounds Posted on 13 October 20251 November 2025 Despite the many woes widely reported in local and international press, spring has brought a lightness to Jozi’s step and… Read more Tread lightly on this earth: “Gaia”, an exhibition at the Jack Ginsberg Centre for Book Arts, Wits Art Museum until 13th December 2025 Posted on 22 September 202531 October 2025 Accolades and feedback from international visitors An exhibition of artists’ book NOT to be missed. It’s at the relatively unknown… Read more Family bonding at Colour Café around the corner from Liz at Lancaster Posted on 9 September 202524 September 2025 Get Creative at Color Café If you’re looking for something to do with kids of all ages (and for adults… Read more