FRIDAY to SUNDAY, 26 to 28 MAY: 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, 27 MAY: Dutch Reformed Church, Fynnland hosts a fête and craft market from 7am until noon at the church hall, 303 Lighthouse Road. Breakfast will start at 7am. Pancakes, puddings, vetkoek, home baked cakes/bread and lovely handmade crafts will be on sale.
SUNDAY, 28 MAY: Fynnland Combined Sports Club holds a flea/craft market on from noon until 5pm. There will be live music with Paul and company. Bookings for lunch can be done through Yvonne on 083-730-8003. Tables are R100 in cash or products. Call Carol on 031-466-2010 during office hours to book a table.
MONDAY, 29 MAY: Botanical Society of SA KZN coastal branch hosts a fundraising, educational talk at the Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre from 6pm where Hillcrest veterinarian Dr Mike Lowry will be the speaker. He is writing a book about the effects of agricultural chemicals on animals, humans and the environment. Gardeners, pet owners, animal health practitioners and those involved in alien eradication should hear this enlightening talk. Entrance costs R40 for members, R60 non-members and R30 for students. All welcome. Pay at the door. For enquiries, email botsoc-kzn@mweb.co.za or contact 031-201-5111 or on 071-869-3693.
TUESDAY, 30 MAY: Fynnland Combined Sports Club fundraising evening at Grand Rapids Spur from 6pm to 9pm. Support is urged as the club will be given a percentage of the takings during that time, to help it replace the desperately needed hall roof. Call Carol on 031-466-2010 during office hours for further details and follow the event on Facebook.
FRIDAY, 2 JUNE: Bluff Methodist Church on the corner of Wesley and Pearce roads (behind Mediclinic) is holding a fête from 4pm to 7pm. Food (including genuine Mama’s Vetkoek) and bargains galore. Please support our fete generously. Call Dawn White on 031-466-3906 for further information.
SATURDAY, 10 JUNE: Durban and Coastal Branch of the Genealogical Society of South Africa meet at 2pm at the Family History Centre, Montgomery Lane (on Church of the Latter Day Saints premises), off Silverton Road in Musgrave. The topic is ‘The good old days of Durban trams and trolley busses, and Springbok and LM Radio’ with speaker Kevan Marden. Call Gail on 082-670-1842.
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