*Market @ 84 is a new market in the Walkerville area and is not a “Farmers” market but rather a fresh produce and crafters market. Only the best fresh produce and handmade/homemade crafts on offer. Market @ 84 is open every Saturday from 09:00 to 14:00. Market @ 84 is on the lawns of 84 On Main shopping centre. Stalls fees R50 per stall. Entry to visitors is free with kids play area and beer garden. Enjoy county shopping at its best!
*Free foot screenings are available from April 8 to April 22, 2016, at the vitality Medical Centre in Mondeor. For your free consultation contact 076 385 9454 or 082 392 1786 to reserve your space,
*The Parkinson’s Support Group will host their next meeting on Saturday, April 9, at Renaissance Retirement Village in the hall, at 2pm. Corner Comaro and Bellairs streets, Glenvista. All welcome, a small donation for tea/coffee will be appreciated. For more info phone Heather 011 435 3778 (a/h) or 082 367 6796.
*KNRA autumn walk on Sunday, April 10. Use Impala gate entrance, Impala Road, Mayfield Park, and make your way to the Sarel Marais Homestead in the reserve at 07:30 for 08:00. The walk will be relaxed giving walkers the opportunity to take in the fauna and flora of the reserve, Tswana ruins and animals along the way. Wear comfortable walking shoes or takkies, a hat and use sunblock, also bring plenty of water. After the walk, which will take about two and a half hours, enjoy a delicious breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, toast and jam, juice, tea or coffee). Cost is only R50 for the walk and breakfast. Payment must be made to: Standard Bank, current account, account number 201047284, branch: Southdale, branch code: 006405. Use as reference your name and donation (R50).Please email proof of payment to: claregreenhough@gmail.com For more information phone 084 804 4073.
*Johannesburg Hiking Club hosts monthly slide show, 3000km cycle ride to launch a new conservation project for Africa’s smallest Finch by Eelco Meyjes. In March 2015, Eelco cycled from Cape Town to Vic Falls in Zimbabwe. BirdLife South Africa and the Rare Finch Conservation, Tuesday, April 12, at 19:30 at Greenside Primary School. Group www.rarefinch.org are collaborating on a new conservation project to try and establish why the little Orange-breasted Waxbill (Amandava subflava), Africa’s smallest finch, is disappearing in certain parts of the species’ natural habitat. The species is a wetland and grassland bird. Unexpected declines in certain parts of its natural habitat have resulted in the need for the species to be researched. R25 includes refreshments. For further details contact 078 885 6505.
*Horticultural Society Meetings: Wednesday, April 13, at 19:30, a talk by Bob Scholes on Sustainable Living, at Roosevelt Park Recreation Centre, Preller Drive, Roosevelt Park. Visitors R30, members R20. Wednesday, May 11, at 19:30, enjoy a talk by Guy Young on Stellenberg Gardens, Kenilworth, Cape Town, at Roosevelt Park Recreation Centre, Preller Drive, Roosevelt Park. Visitors: R30, members R20. Wednesday, May 25 at 09.30, a talk by Mark Anderson on bird conservation, successes and challenges. The Floreum, Johannesburg Botanic Gardens, Olifants Road. Visitors R30, members R20.
*Tap into your inner artist! Create your own canvas masterpiece in two hours. Bring a friend and receive step-by-step instructions in a vibey restaurant atmosphere while enjoying your favourite drink. No experience necessary to have fun! No under 18’s. April 14, 20 and 28. For more info and bookings: Margie 0834733695.
*Church services with Abundant Live Family Church at the Lido Hotel Chapel every Sunday at 09:00. Address: corner of R554/R82 Old Johannesburg Road, Eikenhof, Gauteng (enter from Shell Garage at Lido Hotel Chapel).
*Stroopsoet pannekoek te koop: Die tyd het weer aangebreek vir Alberton Aftree-Oord om fondse in te samel en daar is nie ‘n beter manier as om smullekker pannekoeke, soos net hulle dit kan opdis, te verkoop nie. Skryf sommer nou al die volgende datums in jou dagboek neer en maak seker dat jou bestelling voor 09:00 op die spesifieke Maandag vir jou pannekoeke geplaas is. Bestellings kan ook geplaas word vir jaffels, kerrie-en-rys en vetkoek. Die volgende datum om te onthou is 18 April. Bestellings kan ook afgelewer word. Plaas jou bestellings by 011 907 8641 of per faks by 086 618 9955.
*Kids at Expo at Rietvlei Zoo: The Kids Expo will take place on 28 and 29 May and it is truly a unique experience where you can discover what is best for you, your child and your family. With the very latest educational products, services, food stalls, amazing show specials, exciting competitions, live entertainment and so much more. Join the magic and let us help you to secure the best future for your child with our amazing products.Contact: Esme 082 720 5509 or info@kidsatexpo.co.za
*AlbVolk-Volkspelegroep vergader weekliks. Almal is welkom, insluitend ouers en kinders. Vir Inligting Skakel 084 787 9999.
*Rietvlei parkrun. 5km walk/run every Saturday at 08:00 and it’s free! All ages welcome. Dogs on leads also welcome. Register on www.parkrun.co.za and download your barcode, it’s free.
*Want to start a new hobby? Want to play as your favourite Star Wars character or Marvell hero? Join us anytime on Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00 to play a demo game of Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures or Marvel Dice Masters at 33 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst. For more info contact Adrian 082 820 6995.
*Happy Hobblers social hiking group for active over 50-year-olds, at Rietvlei Zoo Farm. Stay for coffee afterwards and make some new friends. Contact Harry 082 414 4469 for more information.
*Visit the Southern Suburbs Camera Club. The club meets every second Thursday of every month at Russel James & Co Inc, 21 The Broads Street, Mulbarton, at 18:30 for 19:00. For more information contact Bob 083 994 3092.
*Redwing Craft Marketbrings you all things new – a wider variety of stalls, tasty treats and something to drink. Visit them at Redwing Nursery, Second Avenue from 09:00 to 14:00 and thereafter every second Saturday of the month. Contact Elsabe on 079 757 7912 for more information or to book your stall.
*Support Paws in Motion on the corner of Du Plessis and Second avenues on Saturdays, between 10:00 and 13:00, when they sell boerewors rolls fat R25 each. Funds raised go towards their pet rescue fund, which helps sick and injured strays that find their way into the organisation’s care.
*Alb-Volk Volkspele nooi een en almal om van die laer deel te wees en op ‘n weeklikse basis Volkspele te kom geniet. Gesinne en families welkom. Vir meer inligting, skakel 084 787 9999.
*Do you want to become a Freemason? It’s great fun, it’s great enjoyment and it’s great satisfaction. Freemasonry is not a religion or secret society, but a society of good and true men with high ethical standards and morals. Friendship and trust of the highest standard is the key to one of the world’s oldest societies of men. To find out more send an e-mail to teleland@worldonline.co.za
*Tough Love Alberton Support Group is a support group for families being torn apart by unacceptable behaviour (drugs, alcohol, substance abuse, verbal or physical abuse). Tuesdays 19:00 to 21:00. Contact John on 072 341 5455 and Debbie on 082 330 1378.
*Walkerville Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday, from 09:00 to 15:00. In addition to our usual, extensive range of home-made cakes, jams, hand-made mosaics, home accessories, pet accessories, plants, fresh vegetables and honey, we have a free honesty library, pony rides, face-painting and more. Delicious meals are available from our various food court outlets. Credit card facilities, free entrance and free parking available. The market is at 112 Main Street, Walkerville (on the R82 between Southgate and Vereeniging, just off the four-way stop in Walkerville). For more information, contact Gail on gail@wfmarket.co.za or 079 076 7680.
*Calling all old folk to join the Probus Club of Alberton. Come and make new friends, have fun and support one another. A membership of only R50 is payable per annum. If you are interested, you are welcome to join them at their next or any other meeting (Afrikaans-speaking members also welcome). Phone Ken on 083 276 2351, Karin on 082 512 2569 or Amy on 082 800 9074
*Interested in researching your family tree? The South East Witwatersrand Family History Society (SEWFHS) meets every second Saturday of the month, at 13:00 for 13:30, at the Dutch Reformed Church, in Windsor Road, Sunnyridge, Germiston. Entrance fee for visitors is R20 and includes refreshments. Contact Annel on 079 700 6700.
*Vroue van die Woord gebedsgroep vergader weekliks om te bid vir hul huwelike, mans, kinders en die land. Dames kom op Donderdagoggende van 09:00 tot 10:00 by Orgideestraat 22, Brackenhurst, bymekaar. Vir meer inligting, kontakvir Magda Deysel by 084 406 9986.
*Manne van die Woord bid op Woensdagoggende, tussen 06:00 en 07:00 saam, by die admin gebou van Alberton Steel and Pipe, Sesdelaan 66, in Alberton-Noord. Vir meer besonderhede, kontak vir pastoor Mark by 071 207 3249.
*Die Afrikaanse Toastmasters kom elke tweede en vierde Donderdag van die maand om 19:00 by die NG Kerk, op die hoek van Jan Meyer en Basson strate, in South Crest bymekaar. Vir meer inligting skakel Adri Rothmann 072 686 3549.
*Would you like to play contract bridge in a congenial environment? Mondeor Bridge Club meets every Thursday evening at 19:15 in the community hall of the Glenzicht Retirement Village, on the corner of East and Victoria streets in Linmeyer. While some experience is useful, you do not have to be an Omar Sharif. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to phone Anne du Plessis on 011 682 2368 or 083 252 1882 or Wim van Gils on 011 907 5094 or 082 952 7459.
*A Step-parent supportgroup meets on the first and third Saturday of every month, from 09:00 to 11:00, at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, at 4 FH Odendaal Street, in Germiston. Contact Alice Swanepoel on 082 541 1667.
*Panorama Flea Market: Come and take a look at the new stores opening up at the Panorama flea market over the next few weeks. Enjoy the entertainment and relaxing trip out of the house. The market is situated just off Kliprivier Drive, in Mulbarton, and is the busiest flea market in the South, with almost 400 stalls. The flea market is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
*Choir members urgently wanted. Have you considered joining a choir? If you enjoy singing why not come and join our choir? We practise on Monday nights in Brackendowns and are rehearsing for a new presentation, Let His Praise Be Heard. It is really beautiful, so why not come and give it a try! Call Richard on 082 344 6400 or e-mail to scholes@websurf.co.za
*Dealing with the death of a child? Circle of Compassion is a support group for families dealing with this situation. This is a very difficult, long and lonely process for families to deal with. You can begin to heal again. Contact Madeleine on 076 318 4244. Everyone welcome.
*VEK Lofdal,, Vyfdelaan 55, Alberton-Noord, se dienste is Sondae om 09:00. Vir navrae, kontak vir Raymond en Christa Ambrose by 011 740 6172 of 084 235 0288.
*The Shed on Route 59 is the only undercover market south of Johannesburg. They have a large offering of fresh fruit and vegetables, waffles, food and crafts, and a nursery. Open every Saturday from 09:00 to 15:00. Free entrance. Night markets are held on the first Friday of every month, from 18:00 to 22:00. Bring the whole family for a day on the farm. Follow The Shed on Route 59 on Facebook or visit www.r59shed.co.za
*Bingo on Thursdays, at 10:00, at Crown Gardens Recreation Centre. For more information phone Audrey on 011 680 3774.
*Christian Book Club meets every first Saturday of the month, at 13:30, at Shatopia, 56 Hennie Alberts Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton. Please bring a book with your refreshments and money for tea, etc. For more info phone 079 072 5424.
*Winds of Change Church invites you to dynamic, life-changing services. Service times: Mondeor campus 08:00, 10:00 and 18:00. Walkerville campus: 09:00. For more info contact the office on 011 941 3203.
*Toughlove ® South Africa, a non-profit organisation, has opened a group to support families in the Lenasia community. The meetings are held every Saturday, between 09:30 and 11:30, at Thames House, 10 Corrobrick Road, Lenasia.
