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MEETINGS
JOIN experienced traveller, Alan Miller, (St Marys Parish priest and deputy head of Westville Boys High School) as he shares tales of his travels through Armenia by car at Ike’s Books on Florida Road, Durban on Wednesday 22 October at 6pm. Cost is R80 or R60 if booked and paid in advance. Contact 073 725 7381 or visit the website: www.lllkzn.net
LEIGH Collingwood will speak on Why I have not been to a doctor for 20 years at the Durban Unitarian Fellowship service at 1 Baden Road in Westville on Sunday 26 October at 10am. Leigh, an author, has much to share on his experience of sustained health, which should be of interest to many. New faces are always most welcome and tea/coffee is served after the service.
KLOOF Rotary Business update meeting will be held at Kloof Country Club on Tuesday 28 October at 6pm. David White, MD of DRG Outsourcing, will present a talk titled, Entrepreneurism. This is a vital topic for so those looking to get ahead in life. There is no cost for admission, and snacks will be provided. All local business people are invited to attend, listen to the talks and join in the question and answer sessions afterwards. Contact Selwyn Comrie on 082 659 4659 to confirm your attendance.
THE South African Depression and Anxiety Group KZN branch is holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday 28 October at 6pm in Kloof. Join people in a similar position to receive non-judgemental advice. You don’t even have to speak if you don’t want to. Contact Dave via e-mail: flatcrown@gmail.com for directions.
DURBAN Chamber of Commerce,Western Areas next guest speaker is Carlos Esteves, the deputy head: Road Systems Management at the eThekwini Transport Authority as well as project manager for GO! Durban infrastructure work. Those with any pertinent questions to the current road works may attend the meeting at The Premier Hotel, 65 Kings Road, Pinetown on Tuesday 4 November at 3pm. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Take your business cards along for networking.
KZN Women in Business will hold its monthly networking breakfast at the Garden Court, Marine Parade in Durban on Thursday 6 November from 8am to 10.30am. Guest speaker is Mike Ivey. Cost is R160 for members and R180 for visitors. To book contact 031 266 2892, e-mail: info@kznwib.co.za or visit the website: www.kznwib.co.za
KWAZULU-Natal Branch of the South African Military History Society will meet at UKZN’s Murray Lecture Theatre, Department of Civil Engineering on the Howard College campus on Thursday 13 November at 7pm. The two speakers will be Major Dr John Buchan on Operation Torch, Gen Patton in North Africa and Bill Brady on Collapse in the West, 1940. Contact Charles Whiteing on 082 555 4689 or Ken Gillings on 031 702 4828.
SOUTH African Seniors Fitness Association, an NGO, holds classes for over 50s every Wednesday morning at Cowies Hill Hall, Woodside Avenue in Pinetown. Contact Elaine on 031 701 2985 or 084 7517184. For classes in Kloof and Gillitts contact Glenys on 031 705 1459 or 082 812 1725. For classes at Highway Aged, Sunnyside Lane in Pinetown every Wednesday and Friday from 8.30am to 9.30am. Contact Gill on 031 702 6522.
EVENTS
SUPPORT the Cuppa for Cancer Fashion Show at Musketeers Restaurant (German Club), 7 Barham Road in Westville on Saturday 25 October at 10.30am. A variety of new and ‘once worn’ wedding, bridesmaid, formal/matric dress fashions will be on sale – all must be sold to raise money for the Cancer Association. Dresses are reasonably priced. Entrance is R60 each which includes refreshments. For bookings, contact Shirley on 031 267 0682 or 082 343 6971.
DOONE Village will hold its annual Fete at Doone Village, Beare Drive, Pinetown on Saturday 25 October from 8am to noon. There are plenty of bargains for all as well as White Elephant, books and plant stalls. Refreshments available around the pool – egg and bacon rolls, hamburgers and Boerie rolls, ice cream and tea and cake in the Terrace Room. The art group will have an exhibition in the library and art will be on sale.
MARIANNHILL Monastery Family Market is back but this time it is bigger and better, with a variety of different stalls, entertainment and tours around the Monastery. The market takes place every Saturday from 9am to 1pm and is fun for the entire family. If you are interested in having a stall at the family market contact Judy on 031 700 6066 or Mary on 074 994 1688.
ROSEWAY Natural and Organic Market will hold a night market on Friday 31 October from 5pm to 9pm. There will be live music, good food, stalls and crafts for children. Contact Shelley on 083 679 1203.
