Sheppie Snippets: Thunee gurus prepare for battle
No 'colour cutting' at this tournament
DON’T miss out on the final Thunee competition for the year. 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 Cape Town, Johannesburg, 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 this Saturday, November 2 from midday. Cost is R250 per team of two, and the 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.
Prayer
The Umbango Sri Siva Soobramoniar Alayam is observing Skanda Shasti up until November 2, daily prayer will start at 6pm followed by a service dedicated to Lord Muruga. All devotees are welcome to take part in these prayers. Thirukalyanam (Lord Muruga’s wedding) will be on the last day of Skanda Shashti on Saturday, November 2. All are welcome and Prasadam will be served daily. For more information, contact Kevin Govender at 083 3753876 or Cohen Pillay at 076 4062386.
Lion’s Den
South Coast Hospice will host its quiz night at the Lion’s Den on Ambleside Road, Umtentweni this 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.
Jumble sale
The Gereformeerde Kerk Suidkus in Port Shepstone is hosting a jumble sale at the church, corner of Bazley and Colley Street this 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, contact Ina Louw at 083 4576264.
Mbango Christmas fete
The Mbango Valley Association will hold its annual Christmas fete at Mbango Valley this Saturday, November 2 from 8.30am. Shoppers can look forward to various stalls with food, books, arts and crafts and lots more. For more information, contact Michele Marbler at 082 4510226.
Musical show
The Port Shepstone Tamil Association presents the musical show ‘Thamizhahan’ at the Port Shepstone Civic Centre next 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 feature Bollywood dancers.
Tickets cost R100 and are available at B&B Confectionery, Sheppie Green Grocers and 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 organisations. For further information, contact Angie Pandaram at 083 7807008 or Bobby Naidoo at 081 8915136.
Send news to Sugan Naidoo by 2pm on a Monday, email sugann@dbn.caxton.co.za.
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