THURSDAY, 30 APRIL: Grosvenor Girls High’s annual senior citizens tea party is from 10am to noon. All senior citizens over the age of 60 are invited. Contact the school from Monday, 13 April to Monday, 20 April to book a place. Speak to Mrs Offer on 031-467-3614.
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, 8 TO 10 MAY: South African Writers’ Circle holds a writing weekend away entitled ‘Heart of darkness: Exploring the depths of historical fiction’ at King’s Grant Country Retreat near Ixopo. Charles van Onselen, author of ‘The Fox And The Flies’ is the keynote speaker with well-known local historian, Robin Lamplough as guest presenter. Join in the presentations, writing workshops and other writing and historical activities. All are welcome. Email Ginny Porter at ginny.sawc@gmail.com for bookings and information.
THURSDAY, 14 MAY: KwaZulu-Natal branch of the South African Military History Society meets at 7pm for 7.30pm in the Murray Lecture Theatre, Department of Civil Engineering, UKZN Howard College campus. Speakers will be Donald Davies on ‘Leon Schauder – South African war correspondent’ and Major Dr John Buchan on ‘Aspects of atomic warfare’. For details, call Roy Bowman on 084-951-2921. For more on the society, go to https://samilitaryhistory.org.
SATURDAY, 8 AUGUST: Umzinto Secondary School class of 1985 holds a 30-year reunion celebration at a local venue.
Forward contact details and class reference to admin@mpa.co.za or natasha.moodley.03@gmail.com or call Natasha at the Rising Sun on 031-402-1343.
