JANUARY
NEW 27 KOM geniet ‘n lekker Country en Sokkie aand by CASA da Madeira, Goodwoodstraat 46, Newmarket, Alberton op Vrydag, 27 January. Christo du Plessis tree op as sanger en DJ Hannes sal die lekker dansmusiek verskaf. Toegang R60 per persoon. Bespreek by Hannertjie 084 318 8928 of Hannes 083 454 0858.
28 FIRST Christian Social Network for 2017. All denominations welcome to join for a pizza evening at 18:30, at Col`Cacchio Pizzeria, Hyde Park. No need to book. For more information, contact Grant on 083733 3675, Graham on 082 330 5567 or email g.paice@vodamail.co.za
28 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’s on offer. To book a stall, contact Jenny on 084 610 1733 or email countrycraftmarket@tiscali.co.za.
NEW 29 THREE-KOPPIE hike through Melville Koppies on January 22 at 08:30. Park, meet and pay in the upper parking area at Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia. The hike leaves from there, opposite the Koppies’ entrance. Donations are R50 for adults, R30 for children (must be over six years). No dogs. Phone Wendy on 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za for more information.
NEW 31 HAPPINES Programme: Increase your energy, learn to manage stress in healthy and natural ways, by focusing on powerful breathing techniques, light yoga, meditation and skills. The Art of Living Foundation (NGO) is engaged in stress management and service initiatives. The Happiness Programme will be taking place from January 31 to February 5 from 19:00 to 22:00 – and weekends from 09:00 to 15:00, at Bassonia Estate. Contact Vinesh on 083 277 8786 for more information.
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.
FEBRUARY
2 ALBERTON Toastmasters get together on the first and third Thursday of every month, at the Alberton Retirement Village, 45 Kritzinger Road, Florentia. Contact Ronnie Martin on 082 895 9616 or email maruti.ronnie.martin@gmail.com.
3 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 and the R82 Old Johannesburg Road, Eikenhof. Contact 082 349 9924 or email admin@lidohotel.co.za
4 ART in the Garden, for art lovers to appreciate the arts and artists to exhibit their work; every first Saturday of the month, at The Art Farm, Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort. Contact 079 208 8716.
4 LIGSTAD skop hierdie jaar af met groot planne en een daarvan is hul Ligstad Mark, wat op Saterdag, 4 Maart, aangebied word. Uitstallers word genooi om hul handewerk te kom uitstal. Stalletjies is beskikbaar teen slegs R50 per stalletjie. Vir meer inligting en om jou stalletjie te bespreek, kontak Andra Badenhorst by 082 896 4288.
NEW 4 BOEREMUSIEKFEES aangebied deur Diamant4 op Saterdag, 4 Februarie by Diamant4 Landgoed, Muldersdrift vanaf 10:00 tot 24:00. Eie verversings welkom maar kos en drank is ook te koop. Verskeie boeremusiek orkeste wat optree. Kom dans, kuier saam en word deel van die Diamant4 boeremusiek familie. Vir meer inligting oor kostes kontak Theo Van Wyk 083 645 3931.
NEW 5 GUIDED GROUP Tour through Melville Koppies Central starting 15:00. Park at Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia in the upper parking area. Then walk across Judith to the Koppies’ entrance opposite. Donation R50 adults; R30 children (must be older than six). No dogs. Phone Wendy 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za
NEW SIX FREE foot screenings until February 6 by highly trained podiatrists, who can examine, diagnose, treat and help in prevention of foot ailments by biomechanical, surgical and other treatment methods. We can also treat lower back and heel pain. All welcome – even children from age two. Strictly by appointment. Contact 076 385 9454 or 082 392 1786 to reserve your space,
11 MARKET @ 84, a new market in the Walkerville area, isn’t a ‘farmers’ market but rather a fresh produce and crafters outlet. Only the best fresh produce and handmade/homemade 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. Entry for visitors is free and there’s a children’s play area and a beer garden. Enjoy country shopping at its best.
NEW 12 THREE-KOPPIE group hike through the Melville Koppies starting 08:30. Park, meet and pay in the upper parking area at Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia. The hike sets off from there, opposite the Koppies’ entrance. Donation R50 adults; R30 children (must be over six). No dogs. Phone Wendy 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za
NEW 19 GUIDED GROUP tour through Melville Koppies Central starting 08:30. Park at Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia in the upper parking area. Then walk across Judith to the Koppies’ entrance opposite. Donation R50 adults; R30 children (must be over six). No dogs. Phone Wendy 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za
NEW 26 THREE-KOPPIE hike through the Melville Koppies starting 08:30. Park, meet and pay in the upper parking area at Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia. The hike sets off from here, opposite the Koppies’ entrance. Donation R50 adults; R30 children (must be over six). No dogs. Phone Wendy 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za
MARCH
4 LIGSTAD skop hierdie jaar af hul Ligstad Mark, wat op Saterdag, 4 Maart, aangebied word. Uitstallers word genooi om hul handewerk te kom uitstal. Stalletjies is beskikbaar teen slegs R50 per stalletjie. Die mark word aangebied op Ligstad se gronde, op die hoek van Gerrit Maritzstraat en Van Riebeecklaan, Alberton Noord (by die ou Eeufees Kerk). Vir meer inligting en om jou stalletjie te bespreek, kontak Andra Badenhorst by 082 896 4288.
16 WYNLIEFHEBBERS – Of jy nou ‘n wynkenner of wynliefhebber is, hierdie is die een geselligheid wat jy nie moet misloop nie. Die NG Kerk Alberton Wes nooi alle sakemense na hul wynveiling op Donderdag, 16 Maart, by Alberante BMW (tyd sal bevestig word).
Vir meer inligting, kontak gerus vir ds Deon Louw 076 693 3670.
WYNLIEFHEBBERS: Die NG Kerk Alberton Wes nooi alle sakemense na hul wynveiling op Donderdag, 16 Maart, by Alberante BMW (tyd sal bevestig word).Vir meer inligting, kontak gerus vir ds Deon Louw 076 693 3670.
REGULARS
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 are of the highest standard. Contact Bill on 083 377 9919 or email teleland@worldonline.co.za.
WANT to play as your favourite Star Wars character or Marvel hero? Join us any time on Saturdays 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. Contact Adrian on 082 820 6995.
QUIZ Nights SA will be hosting quiz nights every Thursday from 19:00 at the Kraal at Thaba Eco Hotel. The average quiz is about two hours and can be played in teams of four to six players. Thaba also presents the Kraal quiz promotion where you buy any meal for R100 and get a free drink.
COUNTRY Crafters is looking for new crafters. Contact Connie on 084 010 0500, Jenny on 084 610 1733 or email countrycraftmarket@tiscali.co.za.
CHURCH services with Abundant Life Family Church, in the Lido Hotel chapel, every Sunday at 09:00. Corner of the R554 and the R82 Old Johannesburg Road, Eikenhof (enter from Shell Garage at Lido Hotel chapel).
WRITERS Group meets every third Saturday of the month from 14:00 to 16:00, at Mayberry Park. Contact Denise 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.
RIETVLEI Boeremark. Come and join in every first Saturday of the month from 07:00 to 12:00, at the Rietvlei Lifestyle Centre, Swartkoppies Rd (between Alberton and Liefde and Vrede). For stall bookings, contact Anelia on 079 199 8641.
ALBERTON Voortrekkers vergader elke Maandag tussen 16:00 en 17:00, agter die Stallion Vulstasie, Ringpad-Oos, Alberton. Kontak Riana by 083 767 6327 om deel te word van hierdie groepie.
ALBERTON Sports Shooting Club. Every Saturday is Club Day and you’re invited to join the other members for a shooting day. Contact 082 959 9310.
HEADWAY Support Group. The support group is for people with brain injuries and their families. Headway also runs an activity daycare centre. Contact 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. Kontak 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. Kontak Jeanette by 011 902 6997.
ALBERTON Volkspelegroep kom weekliks bymekaar vir ‘n lekker tiekiedraai. Almal is welkom, insluitend ouers en kinders. Kontak 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.
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.
VISIT the Southern Suburbs Camera Club. The club meets every second Thursday of the month, at Russel James & Co Inc., 21 The Broads Street, Mulbarton, at 18:30 for 19:00. 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, every second Saturday of the month. Contact Elsabe on 079 757 7912 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.
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 or Debbie on 082 330 1378.
WALKERVILLE Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 09:00 to 15:00. We have pony rides, face painting, a free honesty library and more, in addition to our usual extensive range of homemade cakes, jams, handmade mosaics, home accessories, pet accessories, plants, fresh vegetables and honey. Delicious meals are available from our various food court outlets. Credit card facilities, free entrance and free parking. The market is at 112 Main Street, Walkerville (on the R82 between Southgate and Vereeniging, just off the four-way stop in Walkerville). 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. Membership is R50 per year. Afrikaans-speaking members also welcome. Contact 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. Kontak 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. Kontak 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. Kontak 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, Linmeyer. While some experience is useful, you do not have to be an Omar Sharif. Contact 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, 4 FH Odendaal Street, 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. The market is situated just off Kliprivier Drive, in Mulbarton, and is the busiest flea market in the South, with almost 400 stalls. 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.
VEK Lofdal, Vyfdelaan 55, Alberton-Noord, se dienste vind Sondae, om 09:00 plaas. Kontak 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, 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. Contact 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. Contact 079 072 5424.
WINDS of Change Church invites you to dynamic, life-changing services, Mondeor campus 08:00, 10:00 and 18:00; Walkerville campus 09:00. Contact 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 from 09:30 to 11:30, at Thames House, 10 Corobrick Road, Lenasia.
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. Kontak Theo Landman by 011 898 1357 of 082 462 1682.
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