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Thaipoosam Kavady

January 31 to February 12 – The Newcastle Siva Subramanian Temple will be hosting the Thaipoosam Kavady.

The Kavady will be observed as follows:

– The Flag Hoisting ceremony will be conducted on Tuesday, January 31 and will commence at 6pm.

– Thirukalyanam will be celebrated on Saturday, February 4 and will commence at 4pm.

– The Thai Poosam Kavady will be conducted on Thursday, February 9 and will commence at 2pm.

– The public Kavady will be hosted on Sunday, February 12, and will commence at 6am.

Obayams will be conducted daily.

All are invited to attend.

For more information, contact Venash Singh on 083 287 4786. All are invited to attend.

Newcastle Organisation of The Aged (Nofta) Portugese/Bangra cruise

NOFTA will embark on a fun filled, exciting four day Bangra cruise from March 24 to March 27, 2017.

The cruise will cost R 5 500, which includes port and baggage, mandatory insurance, service charges and entertainment fee.

An immediate deposit of R3 000 will secure a place. Transport expenses are excluded.

For more information, contact Rajesh Ramdaw on 082 321 7150, Ram Sivpersad on 072 125 2809 or the Nofta office 034 317 2251.

Hindi Pracharni Sabha

The community is invited to attend satsang every Tuesday 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 for more information. Hindi classes are held every evening for children and adults. Students are registered with the Hindi Shiksha Sangh, should they wish to write the National examinations.

Contact Shamilla on 076 933 0655 for details.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place every Thursday at 7pm at the Methodist Church on 64 Harding Street.

Contact Des on 079 503 1075, Ina on 034 318 1108, Morris on 083 310 2309 or 034 326 4718 (A/H), Raj on 082 669 9140 (A/H) or contact the National Helpline on 086 143 5722.