Stay strong, the weekend is almost here
Feeling like a fun outing with your family this weekend? See what's happening in the Lowveld.

• Enjoy a flea market at Halls Gateway every Sunday. Stalls cost R20. Enquiries: Nicolene on 082-857-1214.
• Witrivier-mark vind die eerste Saterdag elke maand vanaf 08:00 tot 12:00 plaas voor die munisipale kantore oorkant die poskantoor. Navrae: Hermien van de Venter by 083-258-2177.
• July 8: Kayleigh Wicks Band performs at The Pub in Jones Street. There is no cover charge. Enquiries: 013-755-4861 or
the-pub@mweb.co.za.
• July 8-11: It’s not too late to put in your bid for a creative chicken in the Chicken Challenge 2016. All proceeds from the auction go to GRIP. Visit the website at chickenchallenge.co.za to view the creations and make your bid. You can also visit the White River Gallery at the Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre.
• July 9: Run through the famous Halls Estate in the 26th race through the orchards. It starts at Halls Gateway to the Lowveld. The 21km and 10km races start at 07:00 and the 3km fun run starts at 07:10. Enquiries: Mark Greef on
079-881-3582.
• July 9: Join in the fun at the Fit to Go Bagdad Farmers Market Trail Run. Walkers are welcome and there are spot prizes to be won. Registration is at 06:00 and the run starts at 07:00. Enquiries: sales@mag-nolia.co.za.
• July 9: Mpumalanga Heritage’s area visit of historical Hazyview. Only high-ground-clearance vehicles. Interested parties to meet at the tourism information office at Crossing Shopping Centre at 07:00. To secure a seat or offer space in your vehicle, contact Jan Minnaar on 013-741-2519.
• July 9: Nelspruit Bonsai Kai invites all bonsai enthusiasts to the next meeting at Concrete Creations (Entrance 25 on the R40 to Barberton). Vanaf 09:00 is senior lede beskikbaar om ander lede en belangstellendes behulpsaam te wees om basiese tegnieke baas te raak. Vanaf 10:00 word verskeie Bonsai-onderwerpe behandel. New members and beginners are most welcome. Enquiries: Kobus Trichardt on 083-289-9343.
• July 9: Fly, drive, ride or walk in to Bagdad Farmers Market in Hazyview Road from 08:00 to 12:00 every second Saturday of the month. Enquiries: call 013-750-0469, email info@bfm2015.co.za or visit Bagdad Farmers Market on Facebook.
• 9 Julie: Boeremark by Oewersig van 07:00 tot 11:00. Heerlike vars groente, vrugte, tuisgebak, handgemaak, plante en vele meer. Stof ook jou dans- skoene af want die aand vanaf 19:00 gaan daar ‘n lekker skoffel in die saal wees. Bring die hele gesin. Navrae: Lyzelle by 083-492-0583 of besoek die Facebook-blad, Nelspruit Boeremark.

