*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 country shopping at its best!
*Country Crafters will be at 101 Klipriver Drive, Mulbarton, the first, third and last Saturday of each month, from 09:00 to 14:30. Lots of new things to see at the market – come and browse and spend your hard-earned cash on something unique and different: plants, indigenous and otherwise, jams, beetroot chutney, Kewpie dolls all dressed up to go, handmade cards, fudge, samoosas, picture frames made to your specifications, cat things and lots more. We also need more crafters. For more information phone Marion at 011 902 5674.
*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 18s. April 28. For more info and bookings: Margie 083 473 3695.
* Writers Group will meet every third Saturday of every month from 14:00 – 16:00 at Mayberry Park. Phone Denise for directions or more information at 082 082 0857.
*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).
*The Johannesburg Bobbies (Police Rugby Club) will be hosting A Golden Oldies Tournament at Marks Park on the May 2 from 10:00. This will take place at Marks Park Sport Complex on the corner of Judith Street and Orange Road in Emmarentia. The cost is R20 per car for safe parking. Contact James Du Toit on 074 113 4012 for more information.
*Moonlight Market at Lido Hotel on May 6 from 18:00 to 22:00. Come buy gifts for Mother’s Day and win great prizes. For more information phone 082 349 9924.
* Walk and Talk will be held by the Southcrest CPF on May 7. The main idea is to let residents know other residents in the area. Everybody will get together at 10:00 in the park in Fulton Street from where people will walk and finish at the same point. Contact Linda at 076 489 1850.
*Horticultural Society Meetings: 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.
*EKkaleo Family Church (part of the AFM group) in Robertsham, will be hosting a Free Winter Market on Saturday, May 7 at 11:00. For queries, please call Karen Barnard on 081 502 6985.
*Kids at Expo at Rietvlei Zoo: The Kids Expo will take place on May 28 and 29 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.
*Rietvlei Boeremark, come join every first Saturday of the month from 07:00 to 12:00, the Rietvlei Boeremark at the Rietvlei Lifestyle Centre, Swartkoppies (between Alberton and Liefde and Vrede). For stall bookings and other enquiries contact Anelia 079 199 8641.
*Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation Classes. Sahaja Yoga is a unique method of meditation based on an experience called Self Realisation (Kundalini awakening) that can occur within each human being. This is the actualisation of such transformation which is taking place now, worldwide, and has been proved and experienced by hundreds of thousands in over 108 countries. It is entirely free of charge, as one cannot pay for the experience of Divine Love. The classes are held every Wednesday at 19:00 at the Alberton City Library. Contact Mr Moodley at 011 864 3410 for more information.
*Alberton Voortrekkers vergader elke Maandag tussen 16:00 en 17:00 agter die Stallion Vulstasie, Ringpad Oos, Alberton. Skakel Riana by 083 767 6327 om deel te word van hierdie groepie.
*Alberton Sports Shooting Club. Every Saturday is Club Day and you are invited to join us for a shooting day. Air pistol to .22/45. Phone 082 959 9310 for further information.
*’Under His Wings’, a multi-denominational choir is looking for choir members. The choir practises every Monday evening from 19:30 to 21:00, at the Brackendowns Baptist Church, in Kariba Street, Brackendowns, Alberton, and performs approximately once a month at various venues such as churches, retirement villages and old age homes at no charge. No previous experience is necessary, but simply a love for singing and a wish to pass on the gospel message. Call Claude 083 481 5851 on Tuesdays to Fridays between 18:00 and 20:00 or email: claudeweeder23@gmail.com
*Headway Support Group. They are a support group for people with brain injuries and their families. They also run an activity day care centre. Phone June/Ann 011 442 5733.
*Kamera Klub. Kom geniet elke eerste Dinsdag van die maand ons kamera klub aandtjie. Dit word gehou by die Alberton Biblioteek om 19:15 en word in Afrikaans en Engels aangebied. Vir verdere navrae kontak Theo Landman 011 898 1357 of 082 462 1682.
*Borduurwerk en Laslappies. Wou u nog altyd dit probeer het? Kom geniet die tydtjie saam met vriendinne. Vir verdere navrae kontak Jeanette 011 902 6997.
*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 Marvel 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 Market brings 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 at 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.
*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, handmade 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, kontak vir 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 support group 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.
*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.
