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Lots to do in the area over April - so get ready and fill in your calendar

April 2
• 2015 Passover Convention
Kumenywa umphakathi wonke waseDundee namaphethelo enkonzweni yephasika ezoqala ngomhlaka April 2 ize iyophela ngomhlaka April 5. Ngaphansi kwesiqubulo esithi “nginikiwe amandla onke”. Lenkonzo izobe ibanjelwe Umzinyathi Education Centre. Ngemininingwane ungashayela kule nombholo: 072 923 8412.
April 3-5
• Open Space Ministries Passover conference
Open Space Ministries host a Passover conference in the Sibongile Hall from April 3-5 starting from 9am daily. Hosted by Bishop Thulani Xaba nad Lungile Xaba the conference is the ideal way to spend Easter. Details: 082 517 5656 or www.openspaceministries.com
April 4
• Sri Hanuman Jayanti Celebrations at Glencoe Sai Centre
The Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa, Glencoe Branch and the Glencoe Sai Centre lovingly invites you to the Sri Hanuman Jayanti Celebrations to be held on Saturday, April 4 at 5pm at the M L Sultan School, Glencoe.
• Sri Hanuman Jayanti Pooja at Glencoe Hindu Temple Centre
The Glencoe Hindu Temple Society invites the public to the Shri Hanuman Jayanthi pooja on April 4 at 4pm.
The Hanuman Chalisa will be recited 11 times and Hawan will be conducted.
April 5
• Easter Sunrise Service
The Easter Sunrise Service will be held on top of Mpati Mountain on Sunday Morning, April 5 at 6am. Please dress warmly, bring camping chairs and Hot Cross buns and coffee for after the service.
April 8
• Dundee and District Club Special General Meeting
Notice is herewith given in Terms of Clause 35 of the Constitution of a Special General Meeting of members to be held in the Sports Tavern on April 8 at 5:30pm. Agenda: Welcome; Present; Apologies; Annual financial statements and auditors report; Discussion around Bylaw No 4 (regarding female partners); Closing; Snacks in bar.
April 14
• Tamil New Year
Tamil New Year will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 14, commencing at 6pm at the Dundee Hindu Temple.
April 17
• Ek’s Anoniem, Ek Sê produksie te NG Kerk Suid
Regie deur Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck. Ian “Loslip” Wessels van RSG hou sy lyf Anoniem. Kom lag saam. Wanneer: 6:30nm vir 7nm. Waar: NG Suid Gemeente – Strathmore Park. Kaartjies: 1 x R80; 2 x R150; 3 x R200; esin (4) R250. Verversings te koop vanaf 5:30nm. Kontak 034 212 3051 of 082 898 2214 vir meer inligting.
• Hobo dance at Lalalapha
Fund-raiser Hobo dance at Lalalapha Glencoe on April 17. Tickets available at Glencoe Pre-Primary Tel: 034 393 1524. Tickets: Couple: R160; Single: R80; Time: 7:30pm. Dinner included. Dress: Self explanatory.
April 18
• ‘Catch a Rising Star’ at Thatcher’s Barn Theatre
Variety and talent contest with your hosts Angela Val Verde and Jaziel Vaugh’hann and with special guest stars Melanie van Rensburg and Bruce Marx at the Thatcher’s Barn Theatre (Thatcher’s Country Guest House – Collings Pass Road off the N11 – between Ladysmith and Newcastle) on April 18. Matinée show at 2pm; Evening show: Supper from 6pm and the show starts at 7:15pm. Tickets: Matinée R60; Evening: R150 per person (includes 2 course dinner). Contact June Smith 083 389 6614/083 272 1945.
April 19
• Combined Service
The next combined Christian praise and worship service will be held at Melusi Christian Community on Sunday, April 19 at 6pm. (A free offering will be taken in support of various charities in our town).
April 24
• Noord Natal Woonwakring
Ons kamp by Battlefields Karavaanpark te Dundee, vanaf 24 tot 27 April. Almal wat belangstel word genooi om saam te kom kamp. Karavane en Tente welkom.
Dieselfde naweek as die Kosmosfees by Bergsig skool.
Kontak Dawid by 083 362 9317 of Alfie by 082 926 8526 vir verdere inligting.
May 8
• 15th Battlefields Fly-in May 8 – 10
|All welcome – Day visitors no charge.
Friday: Potjie – lamb and chicken at Lapa Ukhamba Watering Hole. Get together with all pilots, families and local enthusiasts. Saturday: Battlefields by Air; Fun Flips; 7pm country-style buffet; Theme: Pilots of Yesteryear; Best dressed prize; Initiation of new pilots; Quiz; Lucky draw.
Sunday: Leisure flying; add more to your stay.
Booking Essential for meal and accommodation: Contact Battlefields Country Lodge on 034 218 1641 or 079 496 5286; stay@battlefieldslodge.co.za
May 7 & 9
• 2015 Kallies Stadium Dundee and Miss Endumeni Winter Sport Challenge
With just a few weeks left before May 7 the Endumeni Winter School Challenge starts. Therefore all those looking to buy bands for May 7 for the rides at only R40 for unlimited rides. Girls and ladies looking to enter our Miss Endumeni Winter School challenge on May 9 can also contact Yasmin on 072 056 5142.
May 30
• Grey Goose Arts Festival – Newcastle.
Grey Goose Lodge to host an Arts Festival on May 30 featuring Lloyd Cele, Mel Botes, Marato, Jaani Punjab. There will be a market, Wedding Expo and kids entertainment, etc. Tickets available at Computicket.

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Terry Worley

Terry Worley has been associated with the Courier for many years and is involved in the community covering a variety of issues affecting residents. He has a passion for local politics and for the history of the area.

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