Bustling weekend at the Glenwood Festival
Enjoy a weekend of activities at the annual Glenwood Community Festival.
A BUSY weekend of participative family activities is on the cards for the annual Glenwood Community Festival which runs from Thursday 3 until Sunday 6 September.
The proactive Glenwood Community Forum in Durban believes this bustling suburb is “A good place to live, work, educate and raise a family”. To this end, they are hosting a weekend festival with events from Thursday until Sunday.
Opening on Thursday evening, 3 September, is a showcase of more than 100 works of art from the various local high schools which will be on display at Glenwood High School in an exhibition curated by Sarie de Beer. The work can be viewed over the weekend.
On Friday evening, multi talented Durban actor, Jacobus van Heerden, will present his quirky, family-friendly one-man rollicking adventure Catch! at the Glenwood Preparatory School Hall at 7pm. Tickets will be on sale during school hours in advance or at the box-office prior to the performance. Tickets sell for R50 per person, R35 for primary school children. Contact Kelly Hobbs on 031 201 5165 or enquiries@glenwoodprep.co.za.
Saturday has lots of sports and fun events for Glenwoodians starting with a treasure hunt in Bulwer Park at 9am. There are participative family events at both Glenwood High School and Glenwood Preparatory School. Glenwood High will host a morning city trail relay, a bridge building competition, art on display and an afternoon cultural showcase and prize giving starting at 2pm.
At Glenwood Prep there is a morning annual chess challenge, the Camelot College market day, the pre-school's fun morning with children's games, jumping castles and other activities, the North Durban All-Stars Soccer Team vs The Glenwood All-Stars Soccer Team and the Durban Girl’s High School drummies and Glenwood High School band display.
Sunday is a Community Day of Prayer at Glenwood Community Church, in Bulwer Road. There will be Community Devotional Church Service at 9am.
For a detailed programme of events go to the website at www.glenwoodforum.org.za or email enquiries@glenwoodprep.co.za
