THE Trafalgar Presbyterian Church, which holds its services at the Imbezane Mission Church in Southbroom, is planning a great fund-raiser, the `Amazing Race’, at Southbroom Tennis Club on Heritage Day (24th) at 11am. Entry fee is R10 per person – the fun is for free – and participants need to work in pairs. There are great prizes on offer and the race should end in time for a tasty boerewors roll lunch. For more details phone Sue Westoby at 082 4911293.
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The church’s congregation recently had a Sunday service with a difference. Just before the sermon was due to begin the organist started playing the `Wedding March’ and bride Leilanie Mare walked down the aisle to join Jurie Snyman, who was waiting for her at the altar. They exchanged their wedding vows with the parishioners as their witnesses, and after the service, everyone was invited to a festive tea to celebrate the nuptials. Both Leilanie and Jurie had been widowed, and their church family is delighted that they have found happiness together and chose the congregation to share their happy day.
Rock against cruelty
`Hate Speech’, the South Coast’s best-known heavy metal band will embark on a fund-raising drive for the Lower South Coast branch of the SPCA. `Rock Against Cruelty’ takes place at Ramsgate’s iconic music venue, Rocky Ridge on Saturday, September 21. Doors open at 6pm and band will play from 8pm. Entry is R50 per person, and all door takings will go to the animal shelter.
Donations of canned pet food, blankets and pet toys will also be appreciated.
Another great fund-raiser for the SPCA is its annual golf day.
This year’s event will be played at San Lameer Country Club this Saturday (14th). The format is a Betterball Stableford with a shotgun start at 11am.
For more information phone the pro shop at 039 3135141.
Golfers are also asked to take along a bag of cat or dog food.
Rocky Ridge is hosting a `Nu Rift Trance-Party’ this weekend (13th and 14th). It will feature new deejays from all over the country who will present hour-long stints.
Campsites are available to party people, and there will be two dance floors.
Choral concert
The Durban Men’s Choir, which was established in 1971, has been performing all over the province and the country for the past 48 years. The Residents’ Activities’ Committee (RAC) at Margate Retirement Village is delighted to present an afternoon of choral music at Azalea Hall. The choir’s concert takes place on Sunday (29th) at 2pm for 2.30pm. Take note it is theatre-style seating and bar facilities will be available. Tickets at R50 per person are on sale from either the RAC or admin offices at the village.
To book and for more information phone 039 3125701 or 039 3125812.
And the next DVD Classic Movie to be screened at the Ronnie Baker Hall is `Annie Get Your Gun’ this Sunday (15th) from 2.30pm.
The film starring Betty Hutton as Annie Oakley and Howard Keel was one of the big musicals of the 50s. Tickets cost R5 per person which includes te/coffee and biscuits during the intermission.
There’s a full moon rising
Ramsgate Conservancy’s `Moondeckers’ invite everyone to join them at the Whale Deck this Saturday (14th) to watch the full moon rising. Get to the deck from 5pm for 5.30pm, and enjoy a tasty prego roll at R40.
Don’t forget to take along your drinks and glasses and a torch. Take note booking is essential for catering purposes. Phone Adrian Voice at 083 2867901.
There will also be lucky draws so remember to take some extra cash.
Fabulous festival
Be stirred by the unusual sounds of Spanish guitar and piano at an afternoon concert at Riverbend Crocodile Farm on Sunday, September 22.
The concert, featuring pianist Christopher Duigan and classical guitarist James Grace is part of the annual South Coast Spring Wine Festival.
The acclaimed musicians will play their arrangements of immortal melodies, jazz standards, Latin milonga and Spanish classics. Their session will include Fields of Gold, Tico Tico, Black Orpheus, Just The Way You Are and the theme from The Deer Hunter. Duigan’s composition, Indigo a favourite at any Duigan and Grace concert, will complete the programme.
Tickets are on sale at the Crocodile Farm reception.
Bet on a good time
Don’t forget to book your table at the annual `Donkey Derby’. This fund-raiser for South Coast Hospice ranks as one of the highlights on the South Coast’s entertainment calendar. It takes place at Margate Bowling Club on September 21. If you fancy yourself as being a `racehorse’ owner, this is your opportunity as the nags will be auctioned before each race. And punters can have a little flutter or two. Tickets at R100 per person are now on sale.
For details or to book a table contact ‘BT’ King at 082 7280233.
Beautiful blooms
Many rate orchids as the most exquisite flowers on the planet. If you are a fan – good news awaits, the Alfred County Orchid Society will hold its `Spring Fair’ soon.
The venue is the Margate Methodist Church on Friday, September 27. For details contact Monica Marr at 079 1070463.
Save these dates
Margate Baptist Church will hold a women’s seminar on October 29. Jaci Mun-Gavin is the guest speaker, and the seminar is from 9am to midday.
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Ramsgate Community Policing Forum will hold its annual general meeting at the Lions’ Community Hall on Monday, October 21 at 6pm.
Condolences
Deepest sympathy is extended to Dee Marsh and family on the recent death of Peter. He suffered a heart attack and died at home on August 31. Peter worked for Eskom for many years and was a long-standing member of Margate Country Club. He was an avid bowler and cyclist.
Good wishes
Celebrating birthdays this week are Johann Bester, Wendy Zipp, Raoul Bosiers, Lea Jacobs, Tayla Banks, Wayne Marsh, Hayley Maisch, Kelsey Muirhead, Jason Dewe, Grace Anderson and Matthew Burns (11th), Zara Bromfield and Zenda Fisher (12th), Kym Hill, Rod Myburgh, Caylan Snyman, Linda Adendorff and Clint Strydom (13th), Jolene Vujevic, Lisa Wallett, Vanessa Gounden, Sidney Seaton, Judy Leppan and Bianca Pretorius (14th), Ken Kennedy, Yvonne Lee and Christie Herselman (15th), Judi Davis, Bob Young, Gavin Adie, Linda Fairbrother, Echardt Scholtz, Megan Rorich, Chris Broodryk and Luke Millar (16th) and Jay Harris, Tish van Tilburg and Corrine Becker (17th).
Happy wedding anniversary wishes go to Nadine and Charl Cilliers (11th), Scott and Kirsty Archer and Ronel and Leon Ramana (16th) and Warren and Michelle Theron celebrate their pearl on the 17th.
Stay in bed this Friday – it’s the 13th.
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