St Patrick’s Day, Storyslam and social events to look forward to

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12 March – Sundowners on Eat Street from 4-6pm with DJ Royal Love.

13 March – Mixed Americano padel competition at Rockets Padel Ballito, 3-8pm. R400 pp, includes a goodie bag, shirt and court fees. Funds raised will be donated to Reach for a Dream. Registration essential via kerry@reachforadream.org.za.

– Catch Chuck Bowden at La Piazza Ballito from 5-8pm.

– Get your weekend started with The Kickstands at The Market between 6-9pm or at Eat Street with Steve Graham from 6.30-9.30pm

14 March – Enjoy breakfast with Seb Goldswain at The Studios between 10.30am-12.30pm followed by St Paddy’s lunch celebrations at The Market with Cawthorn Blazeby from 12.30-3.30pm. Dave Monks will take over at the Market from 6-9pm, while The Black Lapels perform on Eat Street from 6.30-9.30pm.

15 March – Tom & Amanda Kid’s Show at La Piazza Ballito from 12-3pm.

– Sunday lunch with Keith Austin from 12.30-3.30pm at The Market, before Afritude on Eat Street between 1-4pm.

17 March – Salt Rock Neighbourhood Watch AGM at Salt Rock Country Club at 6pm. All welcome. Call 082 818 0464 for any queries.

20 March – Live music with Tiaan Rivers at La Piazza Ballito from 5-8pm.

26 March – Ballito Writers Group meeting at the Ballito Library at 10.30am with tea. All welcome. Author Lunga Ntuli will speak about his latest book, Nomfundo: the Girl Who Chose to Rise. Contact Peter at 083 441 1950.

– Storyslam KZN at Butcher & Wine in Salt Rock Centre. Dinner from 5.30pm, storytelling from 7pm. Five speakers each tell a five minute true story. R100pp in support of the DKS Scholarship Fund. All welcome to tell a tell a story, contact Karen Doveton at 084 900 5444.

28 March – Merv the Swerve comedy show at Sibaya Casino at 8pm. Tickets R150 pp from Ticketpro.

Regular markets
• Wednesday and Saturday: Market 032 from 8am-12.30pm at La Montagne.
• Thursday: Salt Rock Farmers’ Market, 7am-12pm, at Slow Roads Collective.
• First Friday of every month: Burnedale Farm Night Market, 4.30-8.30pm in Umhlali.
• Last Friday of every month: Market 032 night market, 5.30-8.30pm at La Montagne.
• Saturday and Sunday and selected public holidays: Ballito Farmers Market, 8am-3pm at Lower Oaklands Farm, Umhlali.

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