THURSDAY, 16 MARCH: Women’s Friendship Guild holds an Easter bonnet parade at their meeting, which is at 9.30am at the Assegai hall on the corner of Brighton and Assembly roads. Visitors are welcome to go along and enjoy a morning of Easter fun. Cost to visitors is R5. The Guild looks forward to welcoming everyone. For any queries, call Margaret on 082-724-5741.
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.
