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.
ENJOY Halloween on the Mystery Ghost Bus on 29 October in Durban from 7am to midnight.
There will be ‘Pub & Grub’ stops, poltergeists, EVP recordings, dowsing rods, castles, a dark haunted room, graveyards and much more.
Cost is R349. Get your costumes ready, visit the website www.mysteryghostbus.co.za and book at www.QUICKET.co.za
THE African Art Centre will open its Christmas exhibition on Thursday 29 October at 5.30pm for 6pm.
The exhibition will be opened by a special performance by local icon, Madala Kunene with his unique blend of jazz and Nguni folk blues.
Contact 031 312 3804/5.
HIRSCH’S Springfield’s Business Women’s Networking next meeting is on 30 October at Hirsch's Springfield Park, at 10am.
Every month, a business woman in the community is acknowledged by Hirsch’s with the Margaret Hirsch Woman in Business Achiever of the Month award, and goes through to the finals, which will be held in February 2016.
All local businesswomen who are interested, should contact Bianca Hauser on 031 242 2600 or bianca@hirschs.co.za
A BRAAI night takes plce at Umbilo Congregation Church, Bartle Road, on Friday 30 October at 5.30pm, and there will be a fleamarket on Saturday 31 October from 7am to noon.
Contact Wally van Rooyen on 031 465 4985 should you wish to book a table.
THE Natal Orchid Society is hosting an orchid show on 31 October and Sunday 1 November at the Parkhill Bowling Club, Umhlanga Rocks Drive in Durban North from 10am until 5pm on Saturday and from 9am to 3pm on Sunday.
The show will include plant sales, potting demonstrations, culture advice and lots of additional information for orchid lovers.
Refreshments, cakes and sandwiches will be available. Entrance is R20 and children under 12 are admitted for free.
Contact Hennie on 082 413 8651 or Ingrid on 083 716 5954.
RELAX and re-focus your mind at a free meditation course presented by Brahma Kumaris at 39 Maze Road, Glenwood, Durban.
Starts on Saturday, 31 October from 2pm to 3pm.
Contact Seelan/Pathma on 031 208 1336 or devindree@gmail.com
KZN Quilters Guild is hosting a quilt show and open day on Saturday 31 October from 9am to noon at Durban Girls' High School, Glenwood.
Cost is R40 for visitors. Contact Pauline on 082 806 9149.
ST John the Divine, 205 Clark Road, Glenwood, will host a parish fete on Saturday 31 October at 8am.
JOIN Ingrid Shevlin, journalist and food critic, and the South African Writers' Circle for A Tasty Review at Gecko Culinary Adventures in Musgrave Road, Durban on 31 October from 9am to 2.30pm.
It will be a morning of cooking demonstrations, being shown the ropes on writing a review and sitting down to a delicious meal at lunchtime.
Cost is R200 which includes refreshments and a three-course meal. Contact Ginny Porter at ginny.sawc@gmail.com or 084 309 9384.
THE Highway Art Group will meet at the Westville Methodist Church, Jan Hofmeyer Road, Westville at 9.30am on Saturday 31 October.
Jane Digby will be the demonstrator. Visitors are welcome. Contact Irma at 031 266 2468 or 082 338 8876.
JOIN the Tibet Society of SA on Sunday 1 November at The Breathing Space, Glenwood for the showing of two excellent, thought-provoking films at a cost of R25 per film, with one viewing from 9.30am and the second at 11am.
For further details contact Jill on 082 570 3067
THE Rhodesia Association of South Africa (incorporating the Flame Lily Foundation) will get together on Sunday 1 November at Musketeers, 7 Barham Road, Westville from 11.30am, to remember the 50th Anniversary of UDI of Rhodesia..
This is an open invitation to all Rhodesians – young and old. There will be fires, sadza and gravy and Graham Boyle with Spider Murch playing music.
Take your own meat and perhaps a salad to share. Entrance is R30 per adult. Contact Jill de Beer on 083 449 8422 if you would like to attend to allow for catering purposes.
THE Theosophical Society extends an invitation to the public to listen to a free talk given by Bruno Pelizzari on the comparitive study of The Measure of Man as to the Ancient Wisdom on Sunday, 1 November at 306 Avondale Road, Morningside, Durban at 10am.
Free public talks are on the first Sunday of each month. Contact 073 585 4856.
THE University of the Third Age will have a social coffee morning at 9.30am for 10am on Wednesday 4 November at the Frere Road Presbyterian Church Hall.
Cecile Levine will be talking about self publishing a book.
Tea, coffee and cake will be served. Cost is R10. Contact Jessie on 031 208 2610.
CHOOSE Happiness, a public talk with Buddhist monk Gen Pagpa, is on Thursday 5 November at Durban Botanical Gardens Visitors Centre from 7pm.
At this special event, open to everyone, Gen Pagpa will explain the methods that free us from negative emotions, making joy, happiness and a meaningful life our everyday reality.
Cost is R60 prebooking or R70 at door (including refreshments).
Contact 031 266 0096 or info@meditateinsa.org
BENSON Place Retirement Complex, 26 Rapson Road (off Windermere Road) Morningside, is hosting a mini fete on Saturday 7 November from 8am to noon.
Browse a variety of stalls, White Elephant and enjoy boerewors rolls and relax in the tea garden.
Contact Jenny on 083 979 1264.
WEEKLY meditation classes in Morningside are held every Thursday evening from 7pm to 8.15pm at Positive Health Studio, 5 Claribel Road.
Learn simple breathing meditations. All 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.
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.
