Sheppie Snippets: Albersville residents called to CPF meeting

A community policing forum meeting will be held for residents of Albersville at Port Shepstone Secondary next Monday, October 28, at 6pm.

Warrant Officer PC Naicker, Sector Commander for the area can be contacted at 084 7035854 or 039 6881169 for any enquiries.

The community is invited to attend and take part in the meeting. Community policing forums such as these enhance interaction between the community and Saps. They also enable the police to understand local problems by identifying and assisting in addressing the underlying causes of crime in their respective areas.

Musical show

The Port Shepstone Tamil Association presents the musical show ‘Thamizhahan’ at the Port Shepstone Civic Centre on Saturday, November 9 at 7pm. The show will feature musicians Karthiegasen Pillay, Thiru Kisten, Melini Muruvan, Kas Govender, Keegan Pillay, Kirthan Pillay and Dillan Kanny and will also feature Bollywood dancers. Tickets cost R100 and are available at B&B Confectionery, Sheppie Green Grocers or from members of the temple. Lucky draws will also take place. Part of the proceeds will go towards Bread of Heaven and Genesis Palliative Care Organisation. For further information, contact Angie Pandaram at 083 7807008 or Bobby Naidoo at 081 8915136.

Golf day

The South Coast Chamber of Commerce and Industry is holding an 18-hole golf tournament at Port Shepstone Country Club this Friday, October 25. The format is a four-ball, better ball, Stableford. Tee-off is at 10am, and the fee is R280 per person.

The tournament is being held in support of the Snemfundo Creche in Mkolombe and the Cathulisanani Creche in Bhomela. The Chamber invites all golfers to support the tournament in aid of a good cause. If anyone would like to sponsor or for further information, contact the co-ordinators Bobby Naidoo at 081 8915136, Vijay Naidoo at 083 7005427 or Ivan Naidoo at 081 7228954.

Santa Shoebox

The Santa Shoebox project collects and distributes gift boxes to underprivileged children throughout South Africa and Namibia.

This year they are aiming to collect 713 shoeboxes for underprivileged children on the South Coast The public are asked to take part in the project by visiting www.santashoebox.org.za to register as a supporter.

For further details, contact coordinator Sandy Kathrayan-Moodley at 082 4523346.

Prayer

The Umbango Sri Siva Soobramoniar Alayam will be observing Skanda Shasti from Monday, October 28 up until November 2. Daily prayer will start at 6pm followed by service dedicated to Lord Muruga. All devotees are welcome to take part in this six-day prayer. Thirukalyanam (Lord Muruga’s wedding) will be on the last day of Skanda Shashti on Saturday, November 22. All are welcome and prasadam will be served daily. For more information, contact Kevin Govender at 083 3753876 or Cohen Pillay at 076 4062386.

Quiz night

South Coast Hospice will host its quiz night at the Lion’s Den on Ambleside Road, Umtentweni on Thursday, October 31 at 6pm for 6.30pm. Cost is R25 per person, and teams of two to eight are welcome. To book, contact Joy at 079 3092874 or 039 6823031.

Christmas fete

Mbango Valley Association will hold its annual Christmas Fete at Mbango Valley next Saturday, November 2 from 8.30am. Shoppers can look forward to various stalls with food, books, arts and crafts and many more items. For more information, contact Michele Marbler at 082 451 0226.

Jumble sale

The Gereformeerde Kerk Suidkus in Port Shepstone is hosting a jumble sale at the church premises, corner of Bazley and Colley Street, on Saturday, November 2 from 7am to 10am.

Items on sale include Christmas decorations, bed lamps, crockery, curtains, linen, and lots of odds and ends at bargain prices. For more information, please contact Ina Louw, at 083 4576264.

Thunee competition

For the past five years, the Wild Coast Sun Hotel and Casino Resort have held a Thunee Classic Challenge, which has become extremely popular in South Africa, attracting players from as far afield as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Richards Bay, Ladysmith and Durban as well as many local contenders.

The Wild Coast Thunee Classic Challenge will be played at the Wild Coast Sun Hotel and Casino Resort on Saturday, November 2 from midday. Closing date for team registration is October 28. Cost is R250 per team of two, and the main prize is R30 000. On Friday, November 1 a Bhangra and Old School classics evening will be held with DJ Vickraj on the turntables at Chico’s buffet restaurant. Cost is R170 per person. Bhangra starts at 6pm. For bookings via email: charmaine.hassein@suninternational.com or wcs.events@suninternational.com or contact the resort at 039 3054866/2865.

Send news to Sugan Naidoo by 2pm on a Monday, email

sugann@dbn.caxton.co.za.

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