December 12
The St Andrews’ Presbyterian Church is hosting a Carols by Candlelight in the church hall, on the corner of Bedford Street and Hastings Avenue, at 5pm. A small entry fee will be charged, but it’s not compulsory.
The Brakpan SPCA will hold a Carols by Candlelight service at the Brakpan Garden Centre, along Dirk van der Hoff Road, from 7pm to 8.30pm. For more information contact the SPCA (011 742-2007).
The Mall@Carnival will host the talented Elvis Blue and Lloyd Cele for a Carols by Candlelight evening, from 7am to 9am. The event will take place in the new parking area, adjacent to the N17 highway.
12 Desember
‘n Nagmark word oorkant Perry’s Supermark, in Dalview, deur die Wees ‘n Engel-organisasie aangebied. Stalletjies kan bespreek word deur vir André van der Berg te kontak (079 820 3184).
13 Desember
“Die betowering van Kersfees” word deur die toneelgroep van Hoërskool Die Anker, in die skoolsaal van Hoërskool Stoffberg opgevoer, met die sangers Madeleine Pretorius en Nicholas Neetling. Die program begin om 10vm en die toegang is gratis. Vir meer besonderhed kontak vir Rudi Botha (082 744 2849).
General:
Every Tuesday
A Narcotics Anonymous meeting for people who have a problem with drugs, or think they might have a problem with drugs, is held every Tuesday, at 7.30pm, at the St John the Baptist Catholic Church, at 74 Queen Avenue.
Elke tweede Dinsdag
Die Brakpan-tak van die Vroue-Landbou-Unie vergader elke tweede Dinsdag van die maand om 10vm, in die saal van die NH Kerk, te Dirk van der Hoffstraat. Belangstellendes kan vir Hettie Basson kontak (082 925 1766).
Every Wednesday
A soup kitchen is held every Wednesday at the St John the Baptist Catholic Church, at 74 Queen Avenue, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
Every first Thursday
The Brakpan Homecrafts Society meets every first Tuesday of the month, in the St Peter’s Anglican Church hall, at 10am. New members are welcome. For more information contact Jane Donker (011 915 2539).
Every last Thursday
A Parkinson’s Disease support group meeting takes place every last Thursday of the month, at Rynpark 6, corner of Struben and Parker streets, Rynfield, Benoni. The meeting starts at 10am. Contact Heather Smith for more information (011 849-8509).
Every Saturday
The Brakpan Dog Training Club meets every Saturday, at 3pm, at the club, in Hospital Road (opposite the Sherwood Shopping Centre). For more information contact Pam Bubb (082 492 1062).
Every Sunday
Mountain bikers who are interested in doing cross-country rides on Sundays can contact Athol Davis (082 857 5747).
Every last Sunday
The Just Wheels Car Club will host an open day at the clubhouse, every last Sunday of the month. The club is situated at 169 Kitzinger Avenue, Dalview.
Looking for new members
The Eastern War Games Club (battles with model soldiers) is looking for new members. For more information contact Ben Booysen (076 134 8488).
