Starbucks and sandcastles

DURBAN’S Golden Mile is known for its sandcastle sculptures – fun and funky creations by urban artists that not only show off the city’s landmarks and icons but even provide the odd sarcastic dig at the “hoi polloi” and happenings that are in the news.

Now, in preparation for the arrival of Starbucks in the city, the very newsmakers themselves will be squaring up for a sandcastle building contest like no other together with anyone who is interested in spending time on the beach and joining in on the challenge.

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Hosted by Starbucks and Durban Tourism on Saturday, 18 November, this event will see the general public, together with well-known local print and online media and radio personalities swap their laptops and microphones for buckets and spades as they go up against each other and the Starbucks teams, representing the Florida Road store (opening on Saturday, 25 November) and Gateway store (opening early December), to burrow, mould and shape their way to win Starbucks prizes.

The sand castle clash starts at 8am and ends at 11am. Be sure to make your way to North Beach on the Golden Mile (opposite the skateboard park) to cheer on the participants and join in on some classic Durban fun in the sun.

For those interested in participating, register with sim@blackincevents.co.za or go on the day to enjoy a fun-filled morning spending time with family and friends building sandcastles.

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