SUNDAY, 26 FEBRUARY: Toti Ramblers will be rambling at the Krantzkloof Nature Reserve in Kloof. Meet at Lords and Legends at 7am to arrange lifts. Braai after walk. For queries, contact Eileen on 031-903-1617.
SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY: Poinsettia Park hosts a ‘nearly new’ sale from 9am to noon. Browse through second-hand clothes, books, linen, kitchenware, CDs and more. For more information, call 031-904-2079.
SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY: KZN Quilters Guild Quilt Show, which has moved up to Kloof hosts a qualit show and vendors’ tables as well as quilting demonstrations and refreshments on sale at St Agnes Church, Kloof. Entrance costs R50 for visitors. Call Lyn on 083-463-7729.
WEDNESDAY, 1 MARCH: Amanzimtoti Bird Park’s charity tea garden is open from 9.30am to noon. Parking and security is available so go along and enjoy a few of the treats on offer.
FRIDAY, 3 MARCH: Probus Club Amanzimtoti meeting takes place at 9.30am for 10am in Umbogavango Nature Reserve. Probus monthly meetings are now held on the first Friday of every month, instead of the last Friday of every month. For the bring-and-braai after the meeting, members are urged to take their own cups, meat, salads and refreshments. There will be an interesting speaker for your enjoyment. Probus Club Amanzimtoti is a social club for retired or semi-retired persons over the age of 50. Membership is open to singles or couples who enjoy meeting new people and socialising with their peers. Seating at the venue is strictly limited so interested visitors who would like to attend the meeting should call Sharon-Ann Theron on 083-312-5360 by Wednesday, 1 March at the latest.
SATURDAY, 4 MARCH: Kamalinee Primary School holds its annual big swim at 9am at the school’s swimming pool. Call the school on 031-902-4534.
SUNDAY, 5 MARCH : Free diabetes testing offered by the Lions Club of Kingsburgh resumes the first Saturday of every month at Pick n Pay Arbour Crossing from 10 am until noon. For more information contact Sandy on 082-466-6480.
SATURDAY, 11 MARCH: Sanctuary of the Great White Light, 9 Barrow Street Umkomaas hosts Sharon Row and Carol Alberts for a workshop on how to meet your guides, what a guide is and their purpose. This should be an interesting afternoon for all. For more information, call Gayle on 083-654-5261.
FRIDAY, 26 MARCH to SUNDAY, 28 MARCH: Mountain Backpackers Club enjoys guided day hikes at Mhlopeni Nature Reserve near Greytown. At this SA natural heritage site in the Muden area, the weather may hit 0 degrees at this time of year, so wrap up warm. The self-catering camp costs R150 per person and own tent costs R80 per person. There is accommodation available. Guided hikes on Saturday and Sunday will take in the beautiful bushveld, game and prolific birdlife. Pre-booking and payment is essential. Email joy@mhlopeni.co.za for details. For more information call, Heidi Cox on 082-706-4283 or email heidi.dinan@gmail.com.
