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What's on in and around Durban this week.

LIFELONG Learning presents: TED Talk: Brain scientist’s experience of massive stroke, at 10.30am on 16 April at Musgrave Library.

RSVP to Cedric on 082 873 2702 or visit www.lllkzn.net

A SAVVY Senior Seminar on housing options takes place on Saturday 18 April at Glenwood Christian School, intersection of Umbilo and Allenby Gardens Road from 10am to noon.

The programme includes what housing options are available for senior citizens and what the costs are to relocate compared to staying in one’s home.

Register on www.lllkzn.net and contact Charlotte Fuller on 082 536 7668 or Rochelle on 073 725 7381.

GARDEN and House Plant Club will meet on Saturday 18 April at Musgrave Methodist Hall (entrance in St Thomas Road) at 2.15pm. Di Higginson-Keath will talk on Searching for the blue poppy in the Himalayas!

Contact Naomi on 031 465 7358 or 072 103 9591.

THERE will be an Open Morning on Saturday 18 April at the Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve from 8am to 1pm.There will be a bird walk at 8am sharp with a local bird enthusiast. Braai and picnic spots are available, and Ezemvelo Wildlife Honorary Officers are on hand to assist with walks and answer questions.Entry is free. Beachwood Mangroves Honorary Officers are in need volunteers. Anybody over the age of 18 may apply. Contact Basil Pather on 082 559 2839 (patherb@kznwildlife.com) or Ros Mac Donald on 083 478 3815 (rosalind@futurehistory.co.za) for information.

THE Morning Trade has moved from 8 Morrison Street to much larger warehouse premises at the Station Drive Precinct, 15 Station Drive.

Join The Morning Traders every Sunday between 8am and 1pm to shop for your farm fresh ingredients, delectable homemade specialties, fresh cut flowers, top quality meats and wholesome, locally produced food – or just to meet friends over delicious artisanal food and drink.

AMAZING Grace ministeries will host international speakers at 9 Abingdon Road, Umbilo, with the opening on 19 April at 2pm with pastor Vernon Christopher Jacob.

There will be a crusade on 22 and 23 April with speakers Bishop Joel Thomas from the UK and Rev Prince Chambers from Jamaica.

Contact Preggie on 076 805 3420.

LIVING beyond suicide, suffering from depression or other mental ailments. SOLOS-is a support group that meets once a month offering a non-judgmental safe environment to you, to share your feelings or just listen.

The next meeting will be on Monday 20 April at 171 Bulwer Road, Glenwood, at 6pm.

Contact Lori on 083 652 0117 or email suicideprevent@gmail.com

A BOOK launch of Raymond Suttner’s Recovering Democracy in South Africa takes place e at 6pm on 22 April at Ike’s Books 48A Florida Road. Contact Cedric on 082 873 2702.

GET down to Hirsch's Springfield Park this month for exciting events.

On 23 April there will be the Hirsch’s Springfield Park’s Networking Function and on 30 April there will be the Hirsch’s Springfield Park’s Domestic Training Workshop. Contact Bianca on bianca@hirschs.co.za or 031 242 2600 for more information.

A MARKET day, which is an upliftment project for the community, takes place on 26 April at St Peter's Church, Point, at 7.30am.

Cost to hire a small table is R25 and a large table costs R50. Please note that during Lent there will be no selling of meat including chicken.

To confirm your items call Cecile on 082 781 6699 or confirm with the parish office 031 337 5676.

NAZARETH House Charity Shop, 82 South Ridge Road, Berea is open daily Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 2.30pm. The charity shop raises much-needed funds for the home and needs the support of the public.

Any donations of clothing, bric-a-brac etc are welcome. Nazarerth House will collect. Contact 031 261 2207.

TAFTA will host a support group for friends, family members and care givers of Alzheimers patients at TAFTA Lodge, 42 South Beach Avenue, Durban. Contact Nivashnee on 031 332 3721 for more information.

SASFA, South African Senior Fitness Association, will hold exercise classes for the over 50s every Thursday morning from 9am to 10am at the Masonic Lodge, 25 Hunt Road. To join and for more information, contact Gill on 031 702 6522.

CHESHIRE Home Sparks Estate, 145 Mary Road, Sydenham, invites the public to support its charity shop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 11.30am. All welcome.

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