What’s on in your area?
Some great events in and around Alberton for fun days out with the family
JANUARY
16 SA Military History Society meets again in the Auditorium of the Museum of Military History, Erlswold Way, Saxonwold (next to the zoo) at 8pm. First event will be “Unravelling the mysteries of the H.L. Hunley – my recent visit to the Warren Lasch Conservation Centre” by Jan-Willem Hoorweg with the main lecture “Operation Ironclad: The Invasion of Vichy Madagascar 1942” by Errol Cunningham. Visitors are charged R30 per person, which includes tea or coffee after the lecture. For more information, call the SA National Museum of Military History on 011 646 5513 or email: scribe@samilitaryhistory.org.
18 Niche Community Market is a diverse group of creative sellers and food traders. The market is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 9am to 2pm. Stall holders sell products like honey, jams, hand-made natural soaps, plants, fresh produce, aloe creams, cookies and biscuits, biltong, koeksisters, fudge and candy floss as well as a variety of crafted goods. Fresh food vendors include Asian food, boerewors rolls, vetkoek and Indian food. Pop in at the gin bar, enjoy craft beer and ciders and just chill out. The market is pet friendly. For more information, visit the Facebook page https://web.facebook.com/NicheCommunityMarket
25 Blue Pea Country Market, every Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, from 8am till 1pm. You’ll find fresh vegetables, healthy food options, home-made delicacies, arts and crafts, as well as some unique products. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food and a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls are available to sell your produce at R150 per Saturday. The venue is pet friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along too. For more information, please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601.
26 Simply Fresh Organic Market runs from 10am to 4pm at Mall of the South, Entrance 9, every last Sunday of every month. Look out for organic vegetables, artisan bread, free-range eggs and chicken, cheese, Lindt, cake, gluten-free cake, gourmet coffee, pastries, mocktails, gourmet sauces, smoothies, Mediterranean delicacies, raw honey and unique gifts.
27 Do you want to become a Freemason? It’s great fun, enjoyable and it offers great satisfaction. They meet on the fourth Monday of every month at 7.30pm. Freemasonry is not a religion or a secret society, but a society of good, true men with high ethical standards and morals. Friendship and trust are highly valued. Contact Bill on 083 377 9919 or email teleland@worldonline.co.za
FEBRUARY
2 Jozi Urban Market is taking place. It has 35 interesting stalls, including gourmet coffee, craft beer and gin, fine wines, cocktails, exotic multi-cultural food, live music, local fashion and art, this urban attraction is most definitely the best hangout on the first Sunday of every month. The Jozi Urban Market is situated on the fifth floor covered car park rooftop of Gold Reef Casino. The market runs from 10am to 3pm, giving you ample time to catch a meal, relax while sipping a craft gin or beer in the chill area, listen to soft live jazz or have family fun in the free Seeff Nerf Battle Zone. There is something for everyone, including car and fitness enthusiasts.
13 SA Military History Society meets again in the Auditorium of the Museum of Military History, Erlswold Way, Saxonwold (next to the zoo) at 8pm. First event will be: “Frances and Betty go to war” by Karen Horn with the main lecture “The Rise to Power of Adolf Hitler and Franklin Delano Roosevelt” by John Myburgh. Visitors are charged R30 per person, which includes tea or coffee after the lecture. For more information, call the SA National Museum of Military History on 011 646 5513 or e-mail: scribe@samilitaryhistory.org.
15 Stained glass workshop in the tranquil settings of Henley on Klip. Come and enjoy a morning or afternoon with your friends and learn a little about stained glass work. Workshops last about three to four hours and you will complete a sun catcher which is yours to keep. All tools and materials provided, as well as instruction.Workshops are aimed at people who want to try their hand at stained glass before committing to buying equipment and glass, and to those who only want a little fun. Each workshop takes a minimum of three people and a maximum of six. To book or for more information, contact Sue Webber on 071 873 6317 or email sueandpamsglass@gmail.com or visit suewebbersglass.com or Facebook/Living.Glass
