January 27
A Brakpan Women United in prayer meeting will be held at the Assembly of God Fellowship, 114 Germains Street. This is an interdenominational women’s prayer group. For more information contact Lynne van Wyk (011 915-0026).
January 26, 28, 30
Auditions for Protea Stage Productions’ latest show, The Musical Adventures of Oliver Twist, will be held at the 4th Benoni Scout Hall, Morehill, Benoni, on January 26 and 28 at 6.30pm, and on January 30 at 2.30pm. For more information, contact Michael Brownhill ( 082 877 5832).
13 Februarie
‘n Boeremark word by die Brakpan Tuinsentrum, te Dirk van der Hoffweg gehou, vanaf 9vm. Talle stalletjies en vermaak.
February 20
The Life Dalview Hospital will host a free pregnancy workshop from 10am. For further information and to make a booking contact Marlé Erasmus (011 747 0747).
General:
Tuesday
The Brakpan Homecrafts Society meets every first Tuesday of the month, at the St Peter’s Anglican Church hall, at 10am. New members are welcome. For more information contact Jane Donker (011 915 2539).
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).
Wednesday
A soup kitchen is held every Wednesday at the St John the Baptist Catholic Church, situated at 74 Queen Avenue from 4.30 to 6.30pm.
Thursday
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, situated at 74 Queen Avenue.
The East Rand Amateur Radio Club meets every Thursday at 7pm at its clubhouse, situated along Ebenezer Street, Arrowe Park. For more information contact Paul Connel (083 627 3576).
Business owners are invited to join a prayer hour hosted by the Christian Family Church, Brakpan. The church is situated at 2 Carmyllie Avenue, Dalview and the prayer hour starts at 1pm, every Thursday. For more information contact Past Linda-Lee Brits (071 493 6454).
A Parkinson’s Disease support group meeting takes place every last Thursday of the month, at Rynpark 6, corner of Struben and Parker streets in Rynfield, Benoni. The meeting starts at 10am. Contact Heather Smith for more information (011 849-8509).
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).
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.
Mountain bikers who are interested in doing cross-country rides on Sundays can contact Athol Davis (082 857 5747).
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).
