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Community joins Ward 3 Fun Walk after sports event is cancelled

Residents walked 3km through Fernwood after Youth Day sports event is called off due to venue repairs. Read more here:

June 26, 2025

Estella Naicker - Northern Natal News 1 minute read

Residents of all ages laced up for the Ward 3 Family Fun Walk, enjoying exercise, sunshine and community spirit in Fernwood.

The Ward 3 Family Fun Walk hosted on Saturday, June 14, was well-supported by young, old and even the differently-abled.

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Participants made the most of the opportunity to exercise outdoors and socialise with friends and family.

Addressing participants at the start of the event, Cllr Connie Harriram, explained that the Fun Walk had replaced Ward 3’s annual Youth Day Sports Event this year, on account of the Fernwood sports facility, which is the usual venue for the event, being in need of renovations and maintenance.

The Fun Walk, which began and ended at the Nofta Hall saw participants walk a 3km route into Fernwood and back.

Participation was free and medals were awarded to the first 60 participants to finish.

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The Family Fun Walk was supported by residents of diverse backgrounds and proved a fun outing even for the differently-abled.

Nofta (Newcastle Organisation for the Aged) members enjoyed the opportunity to socialise.

The Fun Walk was well-attended by young and old alike.

It was a great day out for the whole family.

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