#What’s on in your area this weekend

The Newcastle annual Women’s World Day of Prayer

March 3 – The Newcastle annual Women’s World Day of Prayer will be held at St Peter and Paul Catholic Church on Murchison Street at 10am. This year the featured country will be the Philippines and we extend a warm invitation to all of the women of Newcastle to attend this international event.

For further information contact, Paula Friend on 073 676 7898

The Lekker Amajuba Race

March 4 – The Lekker Amajuba Race is set to take place from 9am to 8pm at Majuba Lodge.

Enjoy activities such as archery, paintball, inflatables, Dirkie’s Fun Farm, a beer tent, exhibitions and food. Guest artists of the day will be Armand Hofmeyr, and various other upcoming artists. Tickets are sold at R10 per person and can be purchased from Amajuba High School, and on the day at the gate entrance. For more information contact, Johann Marais on 082 678 7321 or 034 318 3061.

Newcastle Organisation of the Aged (Nofta) 80s Come Back

March 18 – Nofta will host a 80s Come Back celebration at the Nofta Service Centre.

Tickets will cost R80 per person. A top DJ will entertain guests.

For more information, contact Rajesh on 082 321 7150 or the Nofta office on 034 317 2251.

Cooler boxes are allowed.

Hindi Pracharni Sabha (HPS) Blood Camps for 2017

HPS blood camps will take place during the course of the year at Wonderland School.

– March 19 – 12pm to 3pm.

– May 28 – 12pm to 3pm.- August 6 – 12pm to 3pm.

– October 22 – 12pm to 3pm.

For more information contact, Ash on 082 685 6332 or Mona on 073 756 2480.

The Wedding, Health and Beauty Expo

March 24 to March 26 – The Wedding, Health and Beauty Expo will take place at Newcastle Farmers Hall.

For stall bookings or more information, contact Adam on 060 525 1527.

Lincoln Heights Secondary School (LHS) Class of ‘97: Denim and Diamonds

LHS Reunion

March 18 – The Lincoln Heights Class of ‘97 will host their Denim and Diamonds 20 year high school reunion at the Style and Grace Wedding and Conference Centre at 6pm.

Dress code is smart casual. Tickets cost R275 per person. EFT payments only. Send proof of payment to narisha.Baljoo@gmail.com.

Payments are due by February 28.

For more information, contact Ahmed Randeree on 082 923 4031 or Abdulla Vali on 084 603 4020.

Newcastle of the Aged (Nofta) Portuguese/Bhangra Cruise

March 24 – Nofta will embark on an exciting Bhangra cruise. Members pay R5 500, which includes port and baggage, mandatory insurance, service charges and entertainment fees. An immediate deposit of R3 000 will secure your place. Transport expenses excluded. Contact Rajesh Ramdaw on 082 321 7150 or Ram Sivpersad on 072 125 2809 or alternatively, contact the Nofta office on 034 317 2251.

Weenen Wildsfees

April 1 – Die Weenen Wildsfees sal vanaf 9vm plaasvind.

Toegangsfooi is R50 vir volwassenes en R20 per kind.

Vermaak en aktiwiteite gedurende die dag sluit in sweepklap, toutrek, Boeresport en vele meer.

Optrede deur Chloe Clark, Ricus Nel en Liza Bronner.

Vanaf 4 nm, sal daar daar ‘n driegang ete aangebied word, met ‘n dans en kuier tot middernag. Besprekings is noodsaaklik, en kaartjies is kos R300, R250 of R200.

Vir verdere inligting, skakel vir Laura by 036 352 5133.

Newcastle of the Aged (Nofta) 18-day tour of India

April 9 to April 27 – Nofta will embark on an exciting 18-day trip to India. Departure will be from Johannesburg to Delhi on April 9, and return will be from Mumbai to Johannesburg April 27.

Tourists will visit temples, churches, ashrams and various other places of interest. Cost of the trip will be R 23 900 per person and will include the following: –

Five nights’ accommodation in Delhi – Two nights’ accommodation in Haridwar – Three nights’ accommodation in Chennai – Three nights’ accommodation in Bangalore – Three nights’ accommodation in Mumbai – Daily buffet breakfast at the hotels – Airport arrival / departure transfers and sightseeing by 12-seater, aircon Tempo Traveller according to itinerary, fuel charges, tollgate tax, State taxes and parking fees – Chair car trainfare for Delhi / Haridwar sector – Assistance on airport arrival and departure transfers – Local English speaking guide during sightseeing only – Entrance fee to monuments for one single visit exactly according to itinerary – rickshaw ride in Haridwar – tuk-tuk ride in Rishikesh to get in to the city – ferry ride to Elephanta – Two bottles mineral water per person per day during travel only – All presently applicable taxes and government service tax.

Cost excludes transport to and from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Contact Rajesh Ramdaw on 082 321 7150, or Ram Sivpersad on 072 125 2809, or alternatively, contact the office on 034 317 2251.

CKN Dance School

Join CKN Dancers on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Fernwood War Room.

Learn different styles of dance, while having fun at the same time. Girls and boys of all ages are welcome.

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.

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 Radhika Maharaj on 079 499 4390 or Krish Ramdhani on 082 889 6128..

Volksrust Camera Club

The Volksrust Camera Club meets once a month at a different venue. Interested persons can contact Robin on 071 877 7370, or leave a message.

Nofta ballroom and line dance classes

Ballroom and line dance class are offered at the Nofta Service Centre on Wednesdays from 6.30pm to7.30pm, and 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

Contact, Rajesh on 082 321 7150 or Shirley on 034 315 2534 or 082 576 0806.

Religious

Sat-Chit-Ananda Temple Society: 42 day Hanuman Chalisa Recital and Hanuman Jayanthi

Bhalisa recitals during March, and end on Hanuman Jayanthi on April 11.

– The programme starts at 6pm from Monday to Wednesday, 7pm on Thursday, and 5.30pm at the weekend.

– Interested organisations, individuals and Hunuman devotees are invited to render bhalisa recitals.

Interested parties are invited to attend a meeting at the temple on February 20, at 6.30pm to elect a committee to plan an 108 bhalisa recital play on April 9.

Everyone is welcome to attend as we pray for world peace, health, prosperity and personal upliftment.

Cash donations are welcome.

For more information, contact AD Singh on 060 763 8461 or 034 317 3130.

Mighty Men

Maart 11 en 12 – Mighty Men-byeenkoms word opgeneem by Grace Park.

Die prediker is Steve Swart, en Oscar Ehrensberger sal die sangdiens lei.

Hindi Pracharni Sabha (HPS)

Members of the community are invited to 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 they wish to write the National Examinations.

Contact Shamilla on 076 933 0655.

Hindi Classes at Hindi Pracharni Sabha

Registration of children and adults who want to learn the Hindi language has commenced for all grades at HPS. Hindi Bol students will learn oral communication only.

Other students will be registered and taught by qualified and experienced educators for their relevant grades.

These students will write the annual National Examination with the Hindi Shiksha Sang.

Classes are taught from 6pm to 7pm. Contact Shamilla on 076 933 0655 or Roshilla on 083 309 4465 for more information.

Sathya Sai Centre classes to be held

Balvikas classes are held on Mondays from 5.30pm to 6.45pm at Sathya Sai School. Contact Ritha on 034 317 2145 / 084 285 7111 or Roy on 082 575 2458.

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