THE revised edition of Dear old Durban has been re-published by Adams Booksellers and will be launched at 6pm on 8 October at Adams Musgrave Centre.
RSVP to Cedric on 082 873 2702.
ST James Church, (intersection of Venice and Innes Roads), will host a fete on Saturday 10 October from 8am to 2pm.
Food stalls, children’s activities, crafts, plants, 'Nearly New' items and a quilt display.
THE Tamil Women’s Progressive Movement will host a fundraising high tea for TAFTA on 11 October at Mary Asher Service Centre, Kings Hall, 80 Samora Machel Street, Durban at 1pm. Contact Mrs Gounden on 031 301 1629.
HISTORY and Conservation: SA National Society will meet on Tuesday 13 October at KwaMuhle Museum, 130 Bram Fischer (Ordnance) Road at 5.30pm.
The meeting will be addressed by Theunis Eloff who will speak on Queen Victoria was Amused! Light refreshments will be served from 4.45pm. Entrance is R10. Enquiries: I Smith 0733 549 385.
JOIN pastry chef Fatimah on Wednesday 14 October at 9.30am at Kikis Overport and watch her demonstrate how to make pastry and prepare two delectable desserts, which you can sample and purchase. Cost is R100, which includes breakfast. RSVP to Rookaya on 083 623 1154.
SUFFERERS of any type of arthritis are invited to the Arthritis Foundation of SA (KZN branch) to commemorate World Arthritis day, with a free awareness day seminar at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in the Nurses Residence Hall on 17 October from noon to 3pm.
The seminar will concentrate on Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Lupus. Dr Kannada Moraharin (Ayurvedic) will give an overview of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus and an alternative approach to their treatment.
Seats are limited and booking is essential. To book phone Roy Sonna on 031 5395094 or 084 442 8474.
THE Jeanette Smit Home to the Aged will host a fete on 17 October at 279 Lena Ahrens (Manning) Road.
There will be lots of goodies to eat and lots of fun live music. To book a table at R50, call Margaret on 071 606 0065.
PHRENAID, the only registered NPO specifically created to provide support to any person affected by Schizophrenia, is partnering with Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners from King Dinuzulu Hospital to present a short seminar to celebrate Mental Health Month.
The seminar titled Schizophrenia – A Family and Community Concern is on 17 October at Westville Methodist Church, 38 Jan Hofmeyr Road, Westville, from 1pm to 4pm.
No charge, open to all persons interested in Schizophrenia management and support.
Contact Wendy Robinson on 031 242 6228 (w) or Lyn Haydvogl on 084 645 2844.
IF you're nervous of speaking to people you don't know, or you get stage fright when you're asked to do a presentation at work, then joining Toastmasters can truly help you.
Visit the Speakeasy Toastmasters Club on the third Tuesday evening of the month, at 5.30pm for 6pm at the Glenwood Boys' High School.
A fee of R80 includes a meal. RSVP to speakeasyglenwood@gmail.com timeously for catering purposes.
WEEKLY meditation classes in Morningside are held every Thursday evening from 7pm to 8.15pm at Positive Health Studio, 5 Claribel Road.
Everyone is Welcome, cost is R40 (donation to non-profit organisation).
Contact 031 270 8363, info@meditateindurban.org or www.meditateindurban.org
ENJOY social Line dancing every Thursday from 6pm to 7pm at Stella Park Bowling Club, 337 Bartle Road, Umbilo. Contact Peter on 031 205 2488.
SASFA (South African Senior Fitness Association) will hold exercises classes for people aged 50+ every Monday and Thursday from 9am to 10am at the Masonic Lodge Hunt Road, Durban. Contact Gill on 031 702 6522.
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, homemade specialties, fresh cut flowers, top quality meats and wholesome, locally produced food – or just to meet friends over delicious artisan food and drink.
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.
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.
