Diary Dates – March 2017
Meetings and events taking place on the Bluff and surrounding areas this month
WEDNESDAY, 8 MARCH: Rosewood Senior Citizens Club next meets at 9am at the Montclair recreational hall. Senior members are encouraged to join the club. Meals will be served. For more information call Mr Pillay on 031-462-9582.
THURSDAY, 9 MARCH: The South African Military History Society meets at the Howard Theatre, Civil Engineering Building, Howard College campus at 7pm for 7.30pm. The speakers will be Lt Col Graeme Fuller, who will tell members about ‘The South African medical corps in World War 1’ and the second talk will be given by Dr Arnold van Dyk, who will present his talk ‘Deelfontein’. All are welcome. For information contact Roy Bowman on 084-951-2921 or Graeme Fuller on 082-659-5213.
THURSDAY, 9 MARCH: Montclair Senior Citizens Club meets at 9.30am in the Montclair Methodist Church hall.
SATURDAY, 11 MARCH: Birdlife Port Natal outing to North Park Nature Reserve from 7.30am, with Sandi. Take along chairs and a picnic. Call Sandi on 031-701-4839.
SUNDAY, 12 MARCH: Mountain Backpackers Club hosts a 15km day hike at Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve, Howick area. This hike offers great views and plenty of game and bird watching. Cost R30 per person. Last booking 8 March. Call Keith Ashton on 033-239-5023 or email keimarg@iuncapped.co.za.
SATURDAY, 11 MARCH: Get together with the Durban and Coastal branch of the Genealogical Society of South Africa at 1.45pm for 2pm at the Family History Centre, LDS Church, corner of Silverton and Vause roads, Musgrave. The entrance is in Montgomery Road which is off Silverton Road. Off-road parking is available. Donald Davies from the South African Military Society will give a presentation (talk and slides) on ‘Durban Aflame’: Burning of German businesses after the sinking of the Lusitania. Visitors are welcome. For further information, call Gail on 082-670-1842.
SUNDAY, 19 MARCH: Birdlife Port Natal outing to Priscilla Vale Farm, Gwahumble. Confirm time and meeting place with Malcolm on 083-781-1130. Take along chairs and a picnic lunch.
THURSDAY, 23 MARCH: Fynnland Combined Sports Club holds its annual AGM at 7pm at the club. All members are asked to attend.
FRIDAY to SUNDAY, 26 to 28 MARCH: Mountain Backpackers Club enjoys guided day hikes at Mhlopeni Nature Reserve near Greytown. At this SA natural heritage site, the weather may plummet to 0 degrees, so wrap up warm. Self-catering camp costs R150 per person and own tent costs R80 per person. Accommodation is 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, call Heidi Cox on 082-706-4283 or email heidi.dinan@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, 1 APRIL: Elim Gemeenskapskerk car boot sale takes place at 87 Tara Road from 7.30am to 2pm. Food stalls available. Sell out of your car boot at R50 per vehicle. Call Kate on 031-467-4488.
SUNDAY, 23 APRIL: KZN coastal branch of the Botanical Society of South Africa presents an unique half day morning and afternoon walk outing with tree expert and author, Richard Boon in the Umlalazi Nature Reserve at Mtunzini. Charges will include entrance fees, a finger lunch at Charles and Julia Botha’s cottage, personal attention with tree identification by an eminent expert, autographed copies of Pooley’s Trees of Eastern South Africa at a specially reduced price. Numbers will be limited, so book early. Make payment to Botanical Society of SA, Nedbank, Durban North branch, code 135226, account number 1352029901. Fax the deposit slip and names of attendees to 086-651-8969 or e-mail tobotsoc-kzn@mweb.co.za for more details.
SATERDAG, 29 APRIL: Die 50ste reunie vir die klas van 1967 by Dirkie Uys Skool word beplan. Die reunie komitee soek al hul klasmaats vir ’n reunie in die Wilderness Hotel in George te hou. Kontak vir Linelle Viljoen by e-pos carolclose@gmail.com.
TAFTA Bluff meets every Monday from 9am to noon at the Bluff Methodist Church hall. Go along and join the over 55s for a fun morning. Call Charmaine on 082-556-0946 or 031-467-4046. Transport to and from the venue is available.
