12 Maart
’n Boeremark word vanaf 9vm by die Brakpan Tuinsentrum, te Dirk van der Hoffweg, gehou. Die Brakpan DBV se boek- en boereworsstalletjie kan daar gesien word, asook talle ander stalletjies en vermaak.
March 12
A kiddies’ and bikers’ jol will be held at Hippos, at 49 Elliot Road. The kiddies’ jol will take place from 9am to 1pm and the bikers’ jol from 1pm till late. There will also be games, lucky draws, stalls and prizes. For more information contact Thea Malan on 082 467 4255.
March 17
Laerskool Kommando will host a fund-raising golf day at the State Mines Golf Club. Many exciting prizes are up for grabs. For more information contact Lilani Potgieter on 011 740 2600.
May 7
A mini market will be held at the NG Kerk, Brakpan East, located at the corner of Boundary and Lapping streets. The market will be open from 9am until 5pm. For more information contact Alison Booysen on 084 991 1132.
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, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, at the St John the Baptist Catholic Church, at 74 Queen Avenue.
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, 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).
