Nine things to do on your Heritage weekend

Planning your long weekend? Here are nine exciting activities that you just don’t want to miss out on!

Thursday, September 21

• Don’t miss Christopher Duigan as he plays an uplifting programme of classical music at Grace Hall, Ashton International School at 7pm. Tickets are R150, refreshments included. Book online at www.webtickets.co.za or at Pick ‘n Pay. Alternatively send a WhatsApp or SMS to 083 417 4473 or an email to booking@musicrevival.co.za. Limited tickets available at the door for cash only.

Saturday, September 23

• Builders Express Ballito will be hosting a fabulous carnival at the Ballito branch (next to the Umhlali Country Club). Contact the store at 032-9472605 for more details.

• Make your way to the Tinley Manor Market at Numz Adventure Island and enjoy a classy, artisan and craft market experience in the country. Serving great coffee, delicious food and an array of interesting items to purchase, this is definitely a place to linger. Open from 7am to 1pm.

• Tinley Manor Shree Siva Soobramaniar Temple Society will be hosting the Annual Hanuman and Purtassi Prayer at 2pm.

• Every Saturday morning Forest Hills German Shepherd Club Ballito holds dog training for all breeds at Townsend park, Ballito. Times are as follows: 8am advanced; 9.45am beginners. Contact Scott Farlam on 082 355 4636.

• Head down to Sugar Rush Park every Saturday for the Sugar Rush Market from 7.30-noon. Browse through fresh, home made, hand made, local and organically produced products to support our local growing and developing area. Contact Gill at gill@sugarrush.co.za

Sunday, September 24

• Celebrate Heritage Day in true South African style with a braai at Old North at Karibu, Umhlali. Meet the famous ‘Braai Boy’ who has been braaing every day for more than eight years. Contact 084 677 7799.

• The Dolphin Coast has many beautiful churches to choose from. From quiet and reflective services in a beautiful setting, to cheerful songs of praise radiating from a packed auditorium, visit our Churches on the North Coast feature to find the perfect one for you.

Monday, September 25 (public holiday)

• Pack your picnic baskets, load the fishing gear and head down to the picturesque Dudley Pringle Dam in Tongaat for the Seeff/Tongaat Hulett Fishing Fun Day on Heritage Day! The event will run from 5.30am to 10am, with prize giving taking place at 10.30am. A R5000 cash prize is also up for grabs for the lucky fisherman who manages to catch the tagged fish of the day! The cost is R100 for shore anglers and R150 for watercraft anglers, and funds raised will go towards The North Coast Courier Orphan Fund. Entry forms are available at Hook Line and Sinker Ballito and Salt Rock. See you there!

Keep an eye on upcoming events by clicking on the events calendar below. You don’t want to miss out!