FRIDAY, 5 APRIL: Probus members meet at Amanzimtoti Bowling Club as Umbovango Nature Reserve is undergoing an upgrade and necessary repairs. Meeting time 9.20am for 10am. The meeting is an AGM and games morning. Take meat and salads for the braai after the meeting, drinks to be purchased at the bar. Call Cliff Hole on 076-542-5082.
SATURDAY, 6 April: Kingsburgh Lions monthly fleamarket at St Mary’s Anglican Church, 157 Kingsway, Warner Beach from 7am to 10am. Call Sonia on 072-761-1610 or Sandy on 082-466-6480.
SATURDAY, 6 APRIL: KZN Philharmonic Orchestra fundraiser at Mooi Hawens from 3pm. There is no cover charge but a donation of R50 or more from each person will be welcomed. This includes refreshments before the one-hour concert. Tickets are limited at 180. For details or to book, call Priscilla Robinson-Nicol on 083-789-4811.
SUNDAY, 7 APRIL: Amanzimtoti’s partially sighted and blind bowlers are urged to attend the Visually Impaired Bowlers Association’s weekly bowling afternoon at Berea Bowling Club in Durban every Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Blind and partially sighted people who are prepared to join this association can look forward to an afternoon of fun and fellowship playing bowls. Contact chairman Peter Lonsdale on 031-201-3347 or secretary Clifford Hole on 031-903-1134 for more information.
SUNDAY, 7 APRIL: Toti Ramblers hike through Burman Bush Nature Reserve in Morningside. It is a shady walk. The reserve is fairly small at about 50 hectares and has three trails, the Pithi (500m), Hadedah (1km) and Forest Olive (2km). A viewing platform at the outer walk’s northern extremity provides sweeping views of Umgeni River from Connaught bridge to Blue Lagoon, The reserve has Durban’s largest population of blue duiker, as well as grey duiker, mongoose, porcupines, vervet monkeys and a wide variety of birdlife. Field rangers will accompany the hikers. All are welcome. There is no entrance fee. Don’t forget your chair for the picnic afterwards. Meet at Lords and Legends parking area at 7.15am to sort out transport. If new to the area, meet at Lords and Legends parking and travel in convoy to the reserve. An indemnity form must be completed if not already done and your ID number is required as well. Directions: On Umgeni Road from the N2, with Makro on your right, you will notice St Mathias Road on your right. At the next robot make a U turn, turn left into St Mathias Road and right into Burman Drive. The reserve parking is on the right. Call Anita on 061-827-3208 or Hylton on 084-783-7336.
MONDAY, 8 APRIL: SAARP AGM at Toti Bowling Club from 9.30am to 11.30am. The theme is ‘memories are made of this’. Feel inspired to volunteer or nominate new committee members. Entry fee is R4 per person. New members and visitors over 50 are welcome. Joining fee is R30 per person or R50 per couple. Call Maureen on 031-903-4182 or 082-436-9281 (Whatsapp).
WEDNESDAY, 10 APRIL: Upper South Coast Garden Club meets every second Wednesday of the month at 9.30am. The venue for this meeting is TC Robertson Nature Reserve in Scottburgh. Membership is open to anyone interested in gardening even if you don’t have a garden. Annual membership fees are R30. Visitors are welcome. Take a hat and wear comfortable shoes if you want to do the short hike. We’ll be having refreshments for your own account. Contact Lydia on 083-642-2990 or 031-903-4212 for more information.
SUNDAY, 21 APRIL: Easter Sunrise Service is an outdoor event held at Amanzimtoti Uniting Presbyterian Church, 10 School Place, Umbogintwini on Easter morning at 6am. Call the church on 031-904-1462.
Ramble along with walkers
TOTI Ramblers walk every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6am from Lords and Legends parking area.
All are welcome to join this bunch of intrepid walkers.
Call Hylton on 084-783-7336.
Learn to play bridge
CROSS over from being a non-player to a happy, relaxed social bridge player.
Join or learn the art of bridge every Wednesday at St Mary’s Church from 8.15am until noon.
Call Maureen on 082-436-9281 or on 031-903-4182.
Lions host health checks
KINGSBURGH Lions Club hosts its next health testing session on Saturday, 8 September.
Every second Saturday of the month from 10.30am to 12.30pm, the Kingsburgh Lions Club hosts free blood pressure and diabetes testing at the entrance to Pick ’n Pay Arbour Crossing.
