What’s On in Newcastle

Is your organisation hosting an event? Be sure to email your notices to ncschools@caxton.co.za before 9am on Mondays.

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.

October 15 Diwali Show – The annual Diwali Show will feature food, shopping stalls, children’s entertainment and a car sound competition. Contact Ishwar Singh on 082 464 2344.

Curves Pink Bra Fun Run

October 16 – Curves Women’s Fitness Centre in conjunction with CANSA, will be hosting its annual Pink Bra Fun Run.

Registration forms can be purchased from Tic-Tac-Toe at the Factory Plaza and entrance costs R80 per person.The run will commence at 9am from the Factory Plaza and end at the Curves Fitness Centre in Victoria Road. Wear your pink bra over your T-shirt and have some fun for a good cause. Men are also welcome to participate.

For more information, contact Jenny Capes on 078 683 4833.

Noord-Natal Woonwakring

Oktober 21-23 – Die klub kamp by Mike en Alida Scheepers by Battlefields Karavaanpark in Dundee. Belangstellendes word genooi om saam te gaan kamp.

Karavane en tente is welkom.

Vir verdere inligting, kontak Alfie by 082 926 8526 of Dawid by 083 362 9317.

NOFTA’s Week of the Aged

October 22 – The Newcastle Organisation for the Aged (Nofta) will host the annual Week of the Aged function, at Nofta Service Centre at 5pm.

Tickets for members cost R80 per adult, and R50 per child under the age of 12.

A three-course meal will be served and a live band will provide entertainment.

For more information, contact Bully Singh on 084 525 5060 or Rajesh Ramdaw on 082 321 7150.

Social Market Newcastle Launch 2016

November 5 – Join the Newcastle Social Market Launch for a fun filled day at the Newcastle Scrapyard from 11am to 6pm. Pop-up stores will display clothing, art, accessories, music and food, and up and coming artists will perform. There will also be an afterparty from 6pm to late. Tickets will be sold at the gate, and entry will cost R50, and R60 after 6pm.

For more information, contact Lerato on 076 826 6896, or email them at leratothandeka66@gmail.com or alternatively see their facebook page; Social Market Newcastle.

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.

Religious

Hope Evangelical Church

October 15 – Hope Evangelical Church will be hosting a Walking in Power 5km fun walk and carnival, at 2 Lace Street, Fernwood. The carnival will commence from 10am and the fun walk at 2pm.

The fun walk and carnival entrance will cost R20, while the carnival only will cost R10 per adult and R5 per child.

There will be lots of stalls, games and many activities including horse rides, jumping castles, sport tournaments and a photo booth.

Loads of prizes to be won.

For more information, contact Shane on 073 161 9170 or Natasha on 084 078 6029.

Newastle Lutheran Congregation Christmas Market

December 3 – The Newcastle Lutheran Congregation will be hosting its second Christmas Market at 15 Ouklip Street, Hutten Heights from 9am to 2pm. Stalls stock specialty goods. and shoppers can find the perfect Christmas gifts. There will be live entertainment on the day, bringing Christmas cheer.

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.