THE South African Writers’ Circle will meet on Saturday, 16 January at the Westville Library (Room G4) at 11am.
David Canning, past editor of the Natal Mercury will be the guest speaker. A workshop will follow where those attending will have an opportunity to apply their writing skills – this is voluntary. Interested persons are also invited to take a piece of writing to read out at a get-together after the conclusion of the meeting. Visitors are welcome. Take a plate of eats. Members R10, visitors R20. Contact Brigitta Simpson on 071 681 8378 or email: southafricanwriterscircle@gmail.com
MICHELLE Wells and Gwen Bradford will speak on The World Today at Centre of Universal Mind, 46 Albert Dlomo Road, Glenwood at 2pm on 16 January.
An informative astrological talk on understanding what is unfolding in the universe. Entry R30. Tea/coffee served afterwards. Contact the Centre on 031 826 7821.
THE Morning Trade will be at The Plant – 5 Station Drive, Station Drive Precinct, Durban, on 17 January.
This is a top quality weekly food market which focuses on providing an urban space for Durbanites to buy their weekly fresh produce, top quality meats, farm fresh ingredients, delectable specialities and community-conscious foods, as well as being a space to meet friends over delicious artisan food and drink.
The market will run from 8am to 1pm. Free entrance for customers.
THE Durban Seniors Social Club invites you to its monthly meeting on the third Wednesday, 20 January, at Berea Congregational Church Hall, entrance in Pardy Gardens Road, off Musgrave Road, Durban. This will be a musical morning with entertainment by the Vermaak Family, a treat not to be missed. All ladies and gents welcome. Cost is members R10 and R12 for visitors, which includes tea, coffee and refreshments.
For further details contact Mona on 031 303 8336.
DURBAN authors Barry Smith and Andrew Blaine will launch their new book entitled the Next Step – Planning The Road to Retirement, at the Dulcé Café in Hillcrest on Wednesday, 20 January at 10am. The book, which raises important non-financial issues ahead of retirement, provides planning advice and techniques. It will be sold at a discount. Entrance is free but booking essential. RSVP’s for catering purposes to Barry Smith on besmith@telkomsa.net by 18 January.
THE KwaZulu-Natal Branch of the South African Military History Society will meet on Thursday 21 January at 7pm for 7.30pm at the Murray Lecture Theatre, Department of Civil Engineering, University of KwaZulu-Natal Howard College Campus.
The speakers will be a team from Glenwood High School on Durban / Natal Sportsmen in World War 1 and Adrian Nisbett on The von Blücher Brothers and the Invasion of Crete.
Visitors are welcome to attend. Contact Roy Bowman on 084 951 2921 or Ken Gillings on 031 702 4828.
EL Camino de Santiago – annual practical Camino workshop will be on Saturday 23 January at St Dominic’s Catholic Church , 1 Mill Road, Hillcrest from 8am to noon.
Cost is R25 which includes handouts and tea.Contact Syl Nilsen on 083 474 8086 or nilsens@mweb.co.za, or Jenny Rooks on 084 952 0622 or jen0212sa@gmail.com
THE Durban Caledonian Society will hold a Burn’s Lunch on 24 January at 12.30pm for 1pm at the Masonic Hall, Hunt Road.
Visitors welcome. Cost R60, booking essential. Contact Molly on 031 701 4148 or 083 656 8716.
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.
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.
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.
