Is your organisation hosting an event? Be sure to email your notices to ncschools@caxton.co.za before 9am on Mondays.
CKN Dance School
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 are 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 welcome.
For more information, contact Venash on 083 287 4786 or Venesh on 082 460 4542.
New Age of Newcastle (NAON)
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 different venue.
Anyone who is interested in photography can contact Robin on 071 877 7370 or leave a message.
Primary Health Care Clinic AGM
September 30 – Members of the public are welcome to attend the Primary Health Care Clinic for its annual general meeting at 9am.
The meeting will take place in the Clinic’s Board Room, and new members will be selected to serve on the Clinic Board.
CANSA Relay for Life
October 15 – the annual CANSA Relay For Life will be taking place. Entries for teams are now available.
For more information, contact Sipheleliswe Mabaso on 034 315 1751.
Religious
Jaggarsa Mother Durga
Due to unforeseen circumstances the overnight service which was set to take place on October 1 has been cancelled.
Apologies are extended to all who were interested in the service.
Navaratri celebration
October 1 – The Newcastle Siva Subramanian Temple invites you to participate in the Navaratri celebration which will be observed by the temple until October 10.
The service will be held daily from 6pm and all are welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Venash on 083 287 4786.
New Life Church
October 1 – New Life Gospel Church will be hosting a Youth Bible Quiz, at Newcastle High School, from 9am. Ages three to 19 are welcome to enter. Children can rap, recite a Psalm verse or sing. Prizes to be won. Entrance is free. A tuck shop will be available.
For more information, contact 082 504 9909.
The Ramakrishna Newcastle Sub-Centre
October 1 – Navaratri celebrations will commence and culminate with Vijay Dashmi on October 11.
The Sri Sri Durga Puja and Hawan will be held on Sunday, October 9. Satsang will commence at 6.30pm during the week and at 4pm during weekends.
The programme for the celebration will include chanting, rituals, bhajans, kirtans, discourses, hawan and aarti.
All are welcome to attend.
For more information, contact the secretary, Mrs R. Singh on 0832327948.
HPS Temple celebrates Navaratri
1-8 October: Navaratri will be celebrated at the HPS Temple every evening from 6pm.
The Shri Durga Saptshati will be recited during this period. On October 9, Pundit Suresh Maharaj and Pundit Magan Maharaj will commence with the hoisting of the Jundha and the Saraswathie poojas at 2.30pm. All welcome. Supper will be served.
On October 10, the Shri Durga Naumee will be conducted at 18.00. For further details contact Mrs Shreemathie Seeberath on 0769744122 or 034 3171582 or Nirvashni Singh on 0834652449
Sat-Chit-Ananda temple society of Newcastle
October 1 – 11 – Maha Navarthri will be held at the temple, and the programme will commence as follows:
– Daily Abishaikum will commence at 5.30pm on weekdays, and weekends at 4.30pm.
– Daily programme will commence at 6.30pm on weekdays, and weekends at 5.30pm.
The following pujas will be observed:
– Bandhi puja and Durga Saptasati recitals.
– Saraswathi puja on October 8 for students.
– Bheek and Mother’s Yatra on October 9 from 8am. Come and receive Mother’s blessing. Watch and listen for the Yatra in your respective area.
– Kanya Puja on October 9.
– Agni Hotra on October 10.
– Vishay Dasmi on October 11 (corner of Dixon and St Thomas street).
– 108 petal offerings daily (Please bring 108petals).
All are welcome, and supper will be served.
For more information, contact Avikar Singh on 084 578 1355 or Mrs Singh on 034 317 2198.
Johovah’s Witness 2016 Loyalty ConventionOctober 7 to October 9 – Johovah’s Witnesses will be hosting a three-day Remain Loyal To Jehovah convention at the Volksrust High School sports grounds.
Admission is free and no collections will be taken.
For more information, contact Daniel Dlamini on 083 265 5075 or alternatively visit, www.jw.org
Siloam Ministries Fun Run
October 8 – Siloam Ministries are inviting members of the public to join them in a fun run at the corner of van der Plank and Bethal streets, in Fairleigh.
The run will start at 2pm and entry costs R20.
For more information, contact Nico on 076 133 4415 or Pastor Joshua on 082 460 8818.
Newcastle Lutheran Congregation Christmas market
December 3 – The Newcastle Lutheran Congregation will be hosting it’s second Christmas Market, from 9am to 2pm, at 15 Ouklip Street, Hutten Heights.
Stalls stock specialty goods and shoppers can find the perfect Christmas gifts.
There will be live entertainment on the day, bringing Christmas cheer to the shoppers.
For more information, contact Juliane on 082 886 3720.
Hindi Pracharni Sabha
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.
Sathya Sai Centre Balvikas
Classes are held on Mondays from 5.15pm to 6.30pm at Sathya Sai School.
For more information contact Rithaon 034 317 2145 / 084 285 7111 or Mona at 034 312 4362 / 073 756 2480.
Hinduism for children’s programme
The Ramakrishna Newcastle Sub-Centre conducts the Hinduism for children’s educational programme every Thursday, from 3.30pm to 4.30pm at the sub 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 and light snacks will be 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.
