Upcoming events in Empangeni and Richards Bay

From Christmas markets to the annual Suzuki/Dice toy run, things are getting festive in Zululand.

So grab your pen and diary, and make a note of these upcoming events in Empangeni and Richards Bay.

27 NOVEMBER: RICHARDS BAY SPCA MARKET DAY

The Richards Bay SPCA is holding its November market day on Saturday between 9am and midday at its Meerensee premises. With delicious chip, onion and bacon rolls on sale, breakfast and lunch are sorted.

There are many bargains to be found at the numerous shops, including the bookshop, toy shop, pet accessory shop and many more. The newly-opened Sky Paws Shop will also be open with its higher-end bargains.

28 NOVEMBER: SUZUKI DICE TOY RUN

It’s that time of the year when Zululand’s caring biking community puts smiles on children’s faces with heaps of toys. Yes, the annual Suzuki toy run, now in it’s 12th year and in aid of Do I Care Enough? (Dice), is just around the corner.

This year the popular run is happening on Sunday. Bikers are requested to be at the Suzuki Richards Bay dealership by 8.30am for departure at 9am to the Zululand Observer’s office complex in Empangeni.

After the toys have been handed over to Dice, the procession will go for a short morning ride before heading back to the Bay where they will get together at the Richards Bay Rugby Club for breakfast. For more information, contact Jaco Viviers at Suzuki Richards Bay on 035 7894205.

27 NOVEMBER: ZULULAND HOSPICE CHRISTMAS MARKET

The festive season is almost upon us and it’s time to start thinking about Christmas shopping. To help with this, Zululand Hospice is holding a Christmas market and tea garden from 9am-2pm on 27 November at 18 Turnbull Street, Empangeni. There will be a R100 fee for all prospective vendors. For more information, contact 067 2000167.

ONGOING: Win two cars in annual NSRI competition

The annual NSRI two-car giveaway is running once again this year. Anyone can purchase a ticket for R795 and be in line to win one of the following: 1st prize: Two cars worth more than R900 000 2nd prize: R250 000 in cash 3rd prize: A dream holiday worth R80 000. With only 36 000 tickets issued, there is a good chance of winning. For more information, visit www.nsri.org.za