What’s on in the area
Is your organisation hosting an event? Be sure to email your notices to ncschools@caxton.co.za before 9am on Mondays.
Is your organisation hosting an event? Be sure to email your notices to ncschools@caxton.co.za before 9am on Mondays.
Join CKN Dancers on Tuesdays and Fridays at Fernwood War Room. Learn different styles of dance, while having fun at the same time. Girls and boys of all ages welcome. For more information, contact Rashika on 076 991 4706 or 082 856 1970. Lincoln Heights Secondary Class of 1987 reunion The 30-year reunion of the Lincoln Heights Secondary Class of 1987 is being planned for 2017. All feedback and input is welcome. For more information, contact Venash on 083 287 4786 or Venesh on 082 460 4542.
All NAON members are invited to attend a workshop every Thursday from 10am to 3pm. Free sewing classes will be offered. A hot lunch will be served to all NAON members. Advice on legal and health matters will be given. Any donations of cash and kind are welcome. Contact Ally Hoosen on 084 645 4742.
Volksrust Camera Club
The Volksrust Camera Club meets once a month at a new venue each time.
Anyone who is interested in photography can contact Robin on 071 877 7370 or leave a message.
SHrooms seminars, Want to know more about mushrooms?
SHrooms will host several one-day seminars in Newcastle on the following dates:
– August 19
– August 20
– September 16
– September 17.
Some of the topics discussed will include the growing of mushrooms, irrigation, ventilation and harvesting, to name a few. Interested parties are requested to book four weeks in advance for subsequent seminars. Seminars are offered in groups of six (minimum). Training will commence at 9am and conclude at 3pm. For more information, call 082 059 5972. Alternatively, email morgain@ecoafro.com.
August 31- The Newcastle Crisis Centre invites members of the public to attend their Annual General meeting at 6pm, at 63 Sutherland Street.
For more information, contact Odette Leach on 034 315 3389.
September 3- A lunch will be hosted at Hlanganani, on the N11, between Newcastle and Ladysmith. Limited space available.
For more information contact Angie Mitchell-Innes on 082 828 33952 or email farmtoforkkzn@gmail.com
Religious
Classes are held on Mondays from 5.15pm to 6.30pm at Sathya Sai School. >Ritha: 034 317 2145 / 084 285 7111 or Mona at 034 312 4362 / 073 756 2480.
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August 12 – Varalakshmi Vratam (Lakshmi Puja) will be observed on. Lakshmi Puja will be performed at 6.30pm. Devotees are invited to attend. Programme for the celebrations will include chanting, rituals, bhajans, kirtans, discourses, hawan and aarti. For further information contact the secretary, R Singh 083 232 7948.
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August 12- The Newcastle Siva Subramanian Temple invites members of the public to participate in the Varalakshmi celebration, which will take place at the temple. Service will commence at 6pm and will include the‘tying the red string’ ceremony. Everyone is welcome.
For more information, contact Venash on 083 287 4786.
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August 19 – Krishna Ashtami celebrations will commence.
August 25 – Sri Krishna Janmashtami.
Satsang will commence at 6.30pm during weekdays and at 4pm on weekends. The programme for the celebrations will include chanting, rituals, bhajans, kirtans, discourses, hawan and aarti. All are invited to attend. For further information contact the secretary, R Singh on 083 232 7948.
<ct:Bold>Shree Sanathan Dharma Purohit Mandal of Newcastle <ct:>
August 21 – The Shree Sanathan Dharma Purohit Mandal of Newcastle will host its 16th annual Maha Yagna Pooja for rain, grain, peace, prosperity and unity on the corner of Dixon and St Thomas streets in Lennoxton. A peace walk will commence from the grounds at 7am sharp. The youth are encouraged to participate. Special blessings and prayers for students, including Saraswathie Pooja will be carried out by the priest. Pundits will recite 1 008 Mantras. Parsadh and lunch will be served. Any form of donation can be given to pundits, Ram, Suresh, Panday, Mohan Maharaj, Muggan Maharaj and Roshan Maharaj. Entrance is free. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 034 317 1889 or 082 658 5782.
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The Ramakrishna Newcastle Sub-Centre conducts the Hinduism for Children’s educational programme every Thursday, from 3.30pm to 4.30pm at the centre. The programme encompasses pre-school to matric classes, whereby the different aspects of Hinduism, including Ramayana and the Bhagavad Gita are discussed.
Transport will be provided for the children and light snacks are served. The sub centre encourages all parents to send their children to the classes regularly.
For more information contact Mrs R Singh on 083 232 7948.
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Members of the community are invited to attend satsang on Tuesdays from 6pm to 7pm. Ramayan recital classes are held every Sunday from 9am to 10.30am. Contact Ramesh on 082 885 1190 or Vinod on 072 258 9992. Hindi classes are held every evening for children and adults. Students are registered with the Hindi Shiksha Sangh, should you wish to write the national examinations. Contact Shamilla on 076 933 0655 for more information.
