■ Living Maths, a science, technology, engineering and mathematics-based NGO, is bringing Dr Don Thomas, pictured, a former NASA astronaut, to Cape Town for the Space Tour 2017. Students and families will have an opportunity to get into the same room with a bona fide spaceman when, Dr Thomas visits the country for a series of public talks and school visits. The talks will take place on Monday October 30 at Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School in the CBD; on Wednesday November 1 at Bergvliet High School; and on Thursday November 2 at Parklands College Preparatory, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Tickets prices range between R50 and R80. Book through Webtickets. For more information visit www.livingmaths.com