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.
THE launch of the book Bestowing a Human Face: a Black Consciousness perspective – stories from Mpumalanga Township, Hammarsdale , KZN, is at 6pm on 26 November at St Joseph’s Church Hall, 212 Florida Road. Contact Cedric on 082 873 2702.
JOURNEY to the Heart of the World, an exploration of spiritual ecology and traditional ecological knowledge, takes place at Kendra Hall, John Zikhali Road, Durban, from 5.30pm for 6pm on Thursday, 26 November.
RSVP to community.connectdurban@gmail.com
CHILD Welfare Durban & District, Donation Station Charity Shop will host a jumble sale at 20 Clarence Road, Greyville Durban on 26 November from 9am to 1pm.
Donations of any good resalable items are needed, especially curtains, linen, men's clothing and shoes.All funds generated from this project are used for the services provided to the orphans and vulnerable children of Durban.
UMBILO Congregational Church, 498 Bartle Road, Umbilo, will host a Christmas fete on Friday 27 November from 5.30pm.
There'll be food galore, puddings, cakes, lucky dip, raffles, treasure island, an awesome kids corner, and darts.
BUSINESS Women in Durban are invited to gather on Friday 27 November at Hirsch’s Springfield Park to network and promote their business.
The event is free of charge but bookings are essential. Contact Bianca Hauser on bianca@hirschs.co.za or 031 242 2600.
LAMBERT Road Baptist Church (114 Lambert Road, Morningside) will host a craft market on Saturday 28 November from 8am to noon.
There will be lots of stalls, as well as a tea garden. If you or would like to book a table, phone Eileen on 031 208 8580.
THE Highway Art Group will meet at the Westville Methodist Church, Jan Hofmeyer Road, Westville at 9.30am on Saturday 28 November.
Tony de Freitas will be the demonstrator. Visitors are welcome. Contact Irma on 031 266 2468 or 082 338 8876.
A CHRISTMAS market takes place at 166 Evans Road, Glenwood, on Saturday 28 November from 9am to 2pm to raise funds to give Christmas gifts to the residents of Mothwa Haven in Glenwood.
Enjoy a fabulous tea garden with loads of wonderful edibles and unique gift ideas for Christmas.
Entrance is R20 a person plus a donation of a toiletry item. Raffle tickets will also be on sale with loads of lovely prizes to be won.
Contact Jenny or Carol on 031 304 4022 during office hours or Carol on 082 754 0554 after hours.
UMBILO Congregational Church, 498 Bartle Road, Umbilo, will host a fleamarket this Saturday 28 November from 7am to noon.
Contact Wally van Rooyen on 031 465 4985 should you wish to book a table.
DURBAN Art Deco will have its annual meeting and festive get-together on Sunday 29 November from 11am at the Phansi Museum, 500 Esther Roberts Road, Glenwood.
Confirm your attendance by calling Helen on 031 301 1951.
BIRDLIFE Port Natal will explore Stainbank Nature Reserve on Wednesday 2 December at 7.30am.
Open grassland, woodland and riverine vegetation. Take a picnic basket. Call Sandi on 031 701 4839.
On Saturday 5 December the group will visit Springside Nature Reserve, Hillcrest.
Take a picnic basket, and confirm time with Elena on 083 583 6824.
THE Durban Caledonian Society will host a St Andrew's Lunch on 6 December at 12.30pm for 1pm at the Masonic Hall, Hunt Road.
Cost is R60. Visitors welcome. To book, phone Molly 031 701 4148 or 083 656 8716.
WEEKLY meditation classes on freedom from painful emotions are held in Morningside every Thursday evening from 7pm to 8.15pm at Positive Health Studio, 5 Claribel Road.
All welcome, cost is R40 (donation to non-profit organisation).
Contact 031 266 0096, info@meditateindurban.org or www.meditateindurban.org
HEADWAY-NATAL is having a craft market on Saturday 28 November from 9am to 1pm at 11 Menston Road ,Westville.
There will be a variety of stalls as well as a tea garden and food stalls with live music performances by the Westville Senior Primary Orchestra and Marimba Band.
THE TAFTA Revellers present the Christmas Show 2015 on 29 November at 2pm at Tafta Lodge, 42 South Beach Avenue, Durban.
For more information contact Melanie on 031 337 0163.
THE CANSA Umbilo Support Group will meet on Tuesday 8 December at 6pm at the CANSA Offices, 619 Umbilo Road. This will be a Christmas party, and will be the last meeting until February 2016.
RSVP to lcipolla@cansa.org.za or Linda Cipolla on 031 834 0600.
THE Durban Seniors Social Club will host its Christmas tea/coffee morning on Wednesday, 9 December at 9am for 9.30am at the Berea Congregational Church Hall, Pardy Gardens Road, off Musgrave Road. Guest entertainers will be the Retired Teachers Association Choir. Please contribute a plate of eats. Voluntary R15 to R20 gift exchange, gifts to be gift wrapped,. All are welcome. Entrance fee of R10 for members, R12 for visitors, including refreshments. Contact Mona on 031 303 8336 or 031 701 9516.
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.
