LIFELONG Learning presents a workshop by Brendan Hatcher on Moving to Windows 10, on Saturday, 23 July at Varsity College Durban North from 6pm to 8pm.
Contact Rochelle on 084 446 6362 or 031 205 5664.
BIRDLIFE Port Natal will meet on Saturday, 23 July for a Coordinated Waterbird Counts (CWAC) at Umgeni Bird Park at 11am.
Low tide is at 12.50pm, and the group will move on to Bayhead from 2pm.
Contact Flick McKenzie on 083 377 3288.
QUEENSBURGH annual Orchid Club show is on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 July at Kloof Civic Hall, Old Main Road, Kloof from 10am to 4pm. Plants will be on sale. Entrance is R15 for adults and R10 for school pupils. Refreshments will be available.
Contact Jimmy on 082 809 1572.
THE launch of the book Guide to Trees introduced into Southern Africa, by authors Hugh Glen and Braam van Wyk, is on Tuesday, 26 July at the Durban Botanic Gardens Visitor’s Centre, at 10.30am for 11am.
The book is an essential guide for landscapers, gardeners and all tree enthusiasts.
To RSVP, contact 011 327 3550 or email rsvp@penguinrandomhouse.co.za by 22 July.
THE monthly meeting of The World Ship Society takes place at Parkview Hotel, Boscombe Place, Central Beach, Durban, on Wednesday, 27 July at 5.30pm.
Guest speaker Lou Tolken will talk on her experience aboard the ill-fated cruise ship Oceanos which sank 25 years ago off Coffee Bay, Eastern Cape. All welcome. Contact David Hughes on 031 304 9390.
GORDON Road Girls’ School will host its annual family fun day at the school in Gordon Road, on Saturday, 30 July from 8.30am to 2.30pm.
There will be rides, entertainment and a variety of stalls. Free entry.
THE next meeting of the community of SAFESCHOOLS for Umbilo SAPS Sector 1 and Sector 2, is at Penzance Primary School on Wednesday, 3 August at 2.45pm for 3pm. Contact Mr John Legemaate at Penzance Primary School for more details on 031 205 2271.
DURBAN United Churches Women’s Association will host its annual Interdenominational Service at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 210 Musgrave Road on Friday, 5 August at 10am. Guest speaker is Sue Barnes of Project Dignity and a offering will be taken up for this cause.
WEEKLY line dance classes for beginners in Glenwood every Wednesday from 6pm to 6.45pm.
Contact 082 476 4907.
WEEKLY meditation classes in Morningside on ‘living in the moment’ every Thursday at 7pm to 8.15pm at Positive Health Studio, 5 Claribel Road.
Everyone is Welcome, cost R40 donation to non-profit organisation. Contact 031 266 0096, info@meditateindurban.org or www.meditateindurban.org
THE Happiness Course, a meditation programme for everyone, runs every Saturday morning at 10.30am to noon at 26 Menston Road, Westville.
All welcome, suitable for absolute beginners. R60 donation to non-profit organisation.
THE Morning Trade – Durban’s weekly artisan food and produce market is every Sunday from 8am to 1pm at The Plant – 5 Station Drive, Station Drive Precinct, Durban.
The Morning Trade 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, Free entrance for customers.
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. Nazareth 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.
