What’s On in the Area

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

International Yoga Day celebration 2017

June 25 – Yoga 4 U invites all to join the International Yoga Day 2017 celebration.

This auspicious celebration will commence from 7.30am for 8am at the Fernwood Sports Grounds.

For more information, contact Ash Beeharie on 082 363 9617.

Community notice of Women’s Fortè AGM

June 28 – The Women’s Fortè Annual General Meeting will be held at 4 Jupiter Road, at 9am.

Nofta Annual General meeting to be held at end of month

June 28 – Newcastle Organisation for the Aged (Nofta) hereby informs the community of its Annual General Meeting, which will be held at 2pm.

Your presence will be highly appreciated. For more information, contact secretary Bully Singh on 084 525 5060.

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 worsbroodjies, hamburgers, vetkoek, pannekoek, kerrie en rys, koeke, koeksisters, nagereg and ander eetgoed wat tekoop gaan wees. 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, with 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. 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 to 7.30pm, and 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Contact Rajesh on 082 321 7150 or Shirley on 034 315 2534 or 082 576 0806.

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.

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 – Green Street.

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

Religious

Ramakrishna Sub-Centre – Guru Punima

July 9 – The centre will observe Guru Purnima at the Green Street Ashram at 9.30am. The programme will include a talk, bhajans and kirtans. Contact Raisha Singh on 083 232 7948 for more information.

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. 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 their children attend regularly.

For more information contact, Secretary, R. Singh on 083 232 7948.

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.