What’s on in the area

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

The village of Wakkerstroom will host the annual Arts and Crafts Ramble

June 16 to 18 – Enjoy sunny, crisp winter days where local, national and first time artists will be showing and selling their art and crafts in studios, halls or galleries around town. Be inspired by the art and demos, encompassing a range of skills, from glass art, paintings, wirework, wood carving, recycling and hand-crafts.

There will even be artists working and displaying art from their own home studios.

Many venues are within easy walking distance from the village centre. Entrance to most venues is free. There will be daily demonstrations, courses and talks, some of which may require pre-booking or a nominal fee.

The official opening of the ramble will take place on the public holiday Friday, June 16, where well known contemporary artist, Gordon Froud will give a brief talk and open the ramble. There will be an auction of art and other items on Saturday, June 17, and all profits will go to the chosen charity, which this year is Reach for a Dream – a really worthy cause.

The art ramble runs alongside the Mountain Run Walk Challenge which will take place on the Saturday morning, so there is something for everyone in the family!

Maps, booking forms and further details will be available from the organisers on email below, or to download from www.artramblewakkerstroom.co.za website.

Contact organisers on 083 452 3363 info@dekotzenhof.co.za or admin@artramblewakkerstroom.co.za for more information.

Sat Chit Ananda temple Society: Youth Day Fun Day

June 16 – The Sat Chit Ananda Temple Society of Newcastle invites all youth for a Fun Day: Yeh Jawani, Hai Deewani.

Venue: 164 Panorama Drive

Time: 9am

The day’s activities will include the following: Motivational talks, games and prizes galore, volleyball, cricket, jumping castles, face painting, team building, dancing, entertainment.

Aunty Barbie will also be celebrating her 85th birthday and lunch will be served.

“Be the change you wish to see.”

For more information contact, Rajendra on 084 631 7128 or Avikaar on 084 578 1355.

Winter Pre-Eid Pop-up Fair

June 17 – Enjoy a fun filled day at the Winter pre-Eid pop-up fair at the Scott Street Pick n Pay Centre from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

Some of the items on show will be women and children’s clothing, toys, Tupperware, Sh’zen, Avon, Justine, snoods, arts and crafts, watches, biltong, shoes, abayas, scarves, nuts, bedding, sauces, spices and lots more.

If you are looking for a special gift for that special someone, you’re sure to find it there.

For more information, contact Thurrayah Randeree on 076 500 9086 or 034 312 1997.

NG Gemeente Newcastle Suid hou Basaar

Junie 30 – Kom geniet die aand die NG Gemeente Newcastle Suid vanaf 5nm by Doorn Straat 20, Arbor Park.

Baie beesvleis beskikbaar soos maalvleis, wors, kook vleis, steaks en patties. Geniet lekker worsbroodtjies, hamburgers, vetkoek, pannekoek, kerrie en rys, koeke, koeksisters, nagereg and ander eetgoed wat tekoop gaan wees.

Vir vedere inligting, skakel Jan Labuschagne op 034 312 1978.

“For the Love of Cars” – Car Expo

July 1 – Newcastle Mall is proud to host the first Car Expo at the mall parking lot.

Car enthusiasts are invited to show off their wheels.

The show and shine type expo includes three categories: Vintage, Classic and Sport.

R10 000 worth of prizes and trophies are to be won.

The objective of this expo is to provide a wider variety of entertainment to the community as the July school holidays commence.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the RSA Feeding Project towards their “Shoe Box” campaign.

There will be stalls, music, and other activities to keep spectators entertained.

Entry is R100, and special rates to car clubs. Entrance is free to spectators.

For pre-entries or stalls please contact Abigail on 034 326 1120 or abigail@mseed.co.za.

Dundee Homecoming – Come home to Dundee

September 23 to 24 – Join in the commemoration of Dundee heritage.

Saturday, September 23:

– 2.30pm – Opening of new permanent exhibit at the Talana Museum. “Historic Dundee” and afternoon High tea, showcasing 135 years of the history of Dundee, Glencoe and Sibongile.

– 6pm – Musical soireë in Dutch Reformed Church and a Dundee dinner in the church hall.

Sunday, September 24:

10am to 1pm – Walk or travel by carriage through the historic heart of Dundee. Meet characters from the past who will bring our history to life. Join your old and new friends for an afternoon tea.

For more information contact Talana Museum on 034 212 2654, or email them at info@talana.co.za. You can also visit their Facebook page, talanamuseum, or visit their website www.talana.co.za

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.

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.

Religious

Ramakrishna Sub-Centre – Guru Punima

July 9 – The centre will observe Guru Purnima at the Green Street Ashram at 9.30am.

Programme includes talk, Bhajans and Kirtans.

All are welcome.

For more information, contact Raisha Singh on 0832327948.

Ramakrishna Sub-Centre – Swami Nischalananda Jayantho

July 23 – The centre will observe Swami Nischalananda Jayanthi at the Green Street Ashram at 9.30am.

Programme includes a talk, Bhajans and Kirtans. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Raisha Singh on 083 232 7948.

Ramakrishna Sub-Centre – Varalakshmi Varatham

August 4 – The centre will observe Varalakshmi Varatham [Lakshmi Puja] at 6.30 pm at the Green Street Ashram.

Devotees wishing to participate in the Puja must contact Raisha Singh on 083 232 7948.

17th Annual Maha Yagna Pooja

August 13 – The Shree Sanathan Dharma Purohit Mandal will host its 17th Annual Maha Yagna Pooja for rain, grain, peace, prosperity and unity.

The pooja will begin at 8am at the corner of Dixon and St Thomas Street, Lennoxton.

A peace walk will precede the pooja, starting at 7am. All youth are encouraged to join the peace walk. Special blessings and prayers will be done for learners, including a Saraswathi Pooja, which will be carried out by the priest.

The pundits will recite 1008 mantras on the day.

Parsadh and lunch will be served.

Any form of donation should be handed to Pundit, Ram, Pundit Suresh, Pundit Panday, Pundit Mohan Maharaj, Pundit Mugan Maharaj or Pundit Roshan Maharaj.

For more information, contact 034 317 1889 or 082 658 5782.

Ramakrishna Hinduism for Children’s Programme

The Ramakrishna Newcastle Sub-Centre conducts the Hinduism for Children’s Educational Programme on Thursdays, from 3.30pm to 4.30pm at the centre.

The programme encompasses pre-school to matric classes, whereby the different aspects of Hinduism, including the Ramayana and the Bhagavad Gita are discussed.

Transport is provided for the children and a light snack is served to all present. We encourage all parents to send their children to these educational classes and to ensure that their children attend regularly.

For more information contact, Secretary, R. Singh on 0832327948.

Ramakrishna Sub-Centre – free Maths tuition

Free Maths tuition for Grade 8 learners will be offered on Saturdays from 9am to 10am. Own transport to be provided for tuition.

The first 20 students to register will be accepted. Registration will take place on Thursdays from 3pm to 4pm at the Ramakrishna Ashram on Green Street.

Contact Sharitha Surjoo [Chairperson] on 084 675 1618 for more information.

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 Neven Singh on 083 258 3990.

Hindi Classes at Hindi Pracharni Sabha

Evening classes for children and adults, who want to learn the Hindi language, has commenced for all grades at the HPS. Hindi Bol students learn oral communication only. Other students are registered and taught by qualified and experienced educators for their relevant grades. These students write the annual National Examination with the Hindi Shiksha Sangh.

Contact Shamilla on 076 9330655 or Roshilla on 083 3094465 for more information.

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.