*CAROLS by Candlelight on December 3. Come and enjoy a relaxed family evening and sing along to carols at the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Marais Farmstead. Parking inside the reserve, at the Farmstead Building. Cost is R20 per person, with starting time at 18:30. Bank details: Account name: Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve; Standard Bank, Southdale; account number: 201 047 284; branch code: 006 405. Email proof of payment and booking to Lea@kolisa.co.za, with reference: Carols By Candlelight, name and number of attendees. Bring along your own picnic and drinks to enjoy.
*CHRISTMAS Market and free treasure hunt for the first 150 children at the Bokkie Park, Southvale Road, Boksburg, on December 3. Market times are from 09:00 to 14:30, with the treasure hunt starting at 10:30. For more information contact Janine Richardson on 072 713 3332.
*Join the open day at the James Hall Museum of Transport on Sunday, December 4. Celebrate our transport heritage and see the large collection of land transport vehicles. Spend the Open Day from 10:00 to 15:00 enjoying rides on some exhibits, eating good food and enjoying good company. The model tramway, on the first floor of the museum, will be operating. There will be old motoring magazines on sale for R5 each and all funds go towards the work of the Friends of the Museum for the transport heritage. Entrance is free and rides cost R15.
*CHRISTMAS Market and free treasure hunt for the first 150 children at the Bunny Park, Pretoria Road, Rynfield, Benoni, on December 10. Market times are 09:00 to 14:30, with the treasure hunt starting at 10:30. For more information contact Janine Richardson on 072 713 3332.
*IT may be a first for the Walkerville Agricultural Market, but it promises loads of fun for the whole family. Get out of the city and breathe in some fresh are and visit their first Christmas Market on Friday, December 16, from 09:00 to 18:00. Come and enjoy craft beer, delicious food, live entertainment and some Christmas shopping. For the little ones there is face-painting, jumping castles, sweets and toys, and the family can get together for carols by candlelight. There are only a limited number of stalls available, so book early. Contact 074 141 8485 or 078 130 6712 for more information.
*CHRISTMAS Market at The Art Farm on December 17. Be sure to visit The Art Farm, Plot 56, Klipriver Rd, R550, Alewynspoort for those special gifts for the special people in your life. For more information contact 074 043 6484.
*EAST Rand Crafters Market (Christmas edition) will take place in Benoni on both Sunday, December 18, and Monday, December 19. TAG (The Animal Guardians), SANBS (South African National Blood Services) are also going to be there collecting donations and to run the pet parade and competition. Let’s get this message across to as many people as possible. The market will take place at 49 Aerodrome Drive, Northmead, Benoni. Entrance is free. Some things to look out for are the food festival, pet parade and pet competition, live singers, over 100 arts and crafts stalls, entertainment for the little ones (including a Tombola) and more fun stuff for the whole family. And Santa’s also coming for people who wish to take pictures. For more information, please check the website on www.eastrandcraftersmarket.co.za or call Cindy on 061 485 6058.
*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. For more information contact Bill on 083 377 9919 or teleland@worldonline.co.za
*LEKKER langarm dans word weekliks op Vrydae by die Casa Da Madeira in Goodwoodstraat 45, Newmarket, Alberton gehou. Toegang is R60 per persoon en jonk en oud is welkom om die aand te kom omdans en in die pret te deel. Drag moet netjies wees, geen kortbroeke of plakkies nie. Vir meer inligting, skakel vir Hannetjie Swanepoel by 074 479 5738, of Hannes Swart by 083 454 0858.
*COUNTRY Crafters is looking for new crafters. For more information, call Connie on 084 010 0500, Jenny on 084 610 1733, or email to countrycraftmarket@tiscali.co.za.
*DON’T miss the Country Crafters market at 101 Kliprivier Drive, Mulbarton, from 09:00 to 14:30 on the first and last Saturday of the month. A number of new crafters will be joining our happy band of creative and talented people, so please come and see what is on offer. To book a stall, contact Jenny on 084 610 1733 or email to countrycraftmarket@tiscali.co.za
*ALBERTON Toastmasters get together on the first and third Thursday of every month, at the Alberton Retirement Village, 45 Kritzinger Road, Florentia. For more details, contact Ronnie Martin on 082 895 9616, or email to maruti.ronnie.martin@gmail.com
*ART in the Garden, for art lovers to appreciate the arts, and artists to exhibit their work, on every first Saturday of the month, at The Art Farm, Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort. Contact 079 208 8716 for more information.
*MOONLIGHT Markets, every first Friday of the month, with a live band and gourmet food. Come and support the crafters of the South. Entrance is free and the market runs from 18:00 to 22:00, at the Lido Country Hotel, corner of Old Vereeniging Road R554/R82 Old Johannesburg Road, Eikenhof. For more information phone 082 349 9924, or email to admin@lidohotel.co.za
*MARKET @ 84, a new market in the Walkerville area, is not a “farmers” market but rather a fresh produce and crafters outlet. Only the best fresh produce and handmade/home-made crafts are on offer. Market @ 84 is open every Saturday, from 09:00 to 14:00, on the lawns of the 84 On Main shopping centre. Stalls are available at R50 per stall. Entry for visitors is free and there is a children’s play area and a beer garden. Enjoy country shopping at its best.
*CHURCH services with Abundant Life Family Church, in the Lido Hotel Chapel, every Sunday at 09:00. Address: corner of R554/R82 Old Johannesburg Road, Eikenhof (enter from Shell Garage at Lido Hotel Chapel).
*WRITERS Group meets every third Saturday of every month, from 14:00 to 16:00, at Mayberry Park. Phone Denise for directions or more information, on 082 082 0875.
*FARMERS’ Crafter Market with crafts, fresh produce, woodwork, mosaics, décor and much more, every Saturday, from 09:00 to noon, at The Art Farm, Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort. Contact 079 208 8716 for more information.
*RIETVLEI Boeremark. Come and join in every first Saturday of the month, from 07:00 to noon, at the Rietvlei Lifestyle Centre, Swartkoppies (between Alberton and Liefde and Vrede). For stall bookings and other enquiries contact Anelia on 079 199 8641.
*ALBERTON Voortrekkers vergader elke Maandag, tussen 16:00 en 17:00, agter die Stallion Vulstasie, Ringpad-Oos, Alberton. Skakel vir 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 the other members for a shooting day. Phone 082 959 9310 for further information.
*HEADWAY Support Group. The support group for people with brain injuries and their families also runs an activity daycare centre. Phone June/Ann on 011 442 5733.
*BRANDPUNT Kameraklub. Kom geniet elke eerste Dinsdag van die maand ons kameraklubaandjie. Dit word om 19:15 gehou, in die Alberton Biblioteek, en word in Afrikaans en Engels aangebied. Vir verdere navrae, kontak vir Theo Landman by 011 898 1357 of 082 462 1682.
*BORDUURWERK en Laslappies. Wou u nog altyd dit probeer het? Kom geniet die tydjie saam met vriendinne. Vir verdere navrae, kontak vir Jeanette by 011 902 6997.
*ALBERTON Volkspelegroep kom weekliks bymekaar vir ‘n lekker tiekiedraai. Almal is welkom, insluitend ouers en kinders. Vir inligting, skakel 084 787 9999.
*RIETVLEI Parkrun. A 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.
*WANT to start a new hobby? Want to play as your favourite Star Wars character or Marvel hero? Join us at any time 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 on 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 on 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 on 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.
*TOUGH Love Alberton Support Group offers support 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 pony rides, face-painting, a free honesty library, 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 email info@wfmarket.co.za
*CALLING all older folk to join the Probus Club of Alberton. Come and make new friends, have fun and support one another. A membership fee of only R50 is payable per annum. If you are interested, you are welcome to join in the 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.
*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 Bassonstrate, in South Crest, bymekaar. Vir meer inligting, skakel vir Adri Rothmann by 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 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 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 vind Sondae, om 09:00, plaas. 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 Corobrick Road, Lenasia.
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