Aweh! Find out what’s popping in Durban this weekend
There is plenty to do in Durban and surrounds this weekend – don’t miss out on the fun.
ARE you looking for something to do this weekend? Well, look no further – from markets to family fun days, art exhibitions and films, we have got you covered. Here’s a list of fun events happening this weekend in Durbs and surrounds:
Friday, September 29
THE Glenwood Presbyterian Church will be hosting a Night Fair on September 29 from 17:00 to 20:00 at the church, located at 339 Esther Roberts Road. Visitors to the fair can expect to find a range of items on sale, including hamburgers, wors rolls, biryani, cakes and coffee, as well as sweets, crafts and clothes. There will be live music to add to the atmosphere and entertainment. For more information, contact Phoebe on 083 624 8245 or call the church on 031 205 3717.
Saturday, September 30
DRUMMOND Indigenous Plant Fair has become an annual ‘must visit’ on the gardening calendar for great plant variety and excellent pricing. The plants are sourced straight from wholesalers to provide great products, and all profits go towards Drummond Conservancy to help fight against alien plants. The fair will be held this Saturday, September 30 from 09:00 to 14:00 at 3 Duiker Drive, Drummond. Entrance is free, and tea or coffee is free with every plant purchase. Zapper and Yoco are available. Contact Cherie Barrett on 082 354 9484.
THE St Agnes Anglican Church will host its fête from 08:00 to 13:00 at 53 Abelia Road, Kloof, on Saturday, September 30. There will be something for everyone, delicious food and drinks and a play area for the children.
Sunday, October 1
ENJOY the start of the school holidays by going on a ride on a fabulous vintage steam train through the rolling 1000 Hills – departing from and returning to Inchanga Station.
The Inchanga Craft Market will be in full swing with dozens of stalls offering family-friendly locally sourced fare. There is also a food garden offering a range of light meals and snacks, a play area and a picnic site. The Inchanga Railway Museum will be open for tours, and the model railway, Thomas & Friends, will be operational in the Modeller’s hut.
The Umgeni Steam Railway starts at Inchanga Station which is at 1 Station Road. There is safe, guarded parking on site. People are urged to consider making a donation towards the track refurbishment. The Umgeni Steam Railway is a member of the 1000 Hills Community Tourism Organisation. All funds are going towards completing the refurbishment of the flood-damaged railway line.
Visit the USR website at www.umgenisteamrailway.com to book or for more information. For enquiries, contact 082 353 6003.
On Sunday, October 1, the rides are at 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00.
DR Andrew Warburton is celebrating his 60th birthday in October and will mark the occasion by giving a piano recital that is dear to his heart: an all-Schubert recital at Friends of Music on Sunday, October 1 at 15;00 at the Durban Jewish Centre.
The Schubert programme will include the composer’s Last Sonata in B-flat, written a few months before his untimely death at the unthinkable age of 31. The last year of his life saw so many masterpieces flow from his pen that it is tempting to wonder whether he knew that his time was short.
The centre is at KE Masinga Rd (Old Fort Road), and tickets are R120 (members) and R140 (non-members). To book, email millark.millar@gmail.com or bernicemanicom@gmail.com or phone 071 505 1021 (Keith).
Payments can be made at the door.
THE CMH Volvo Cars uMhlanga 5km Breast Cancer Walk takes place on Sunday, October 1. The walk is open to everyone, and children under seven walk for free. The event starts and ends at the Volvo dealership on 1 Wilton Crescent, uMhlanga.
Tickets are R120 and are available through www.webtickets.co.za or email nma98v1@cmh.co.za. Each entrant will receive a goodie bag, and there will be music, entertainment and food stalls. All proceeds from the walk go towards Gearing for Life. The event will be manned by Metro Police. Registration and goodie bag collection starts from 06:30 on the day.
Monday, October 2 until Thursday, October 6
THE Tower & the Tree, a multi-award-winning story, is being performed in Durban during the October school holidays at The Station Urban Event Space from Monday, October 2 to Thursday, October 6 at 09:30 and 11:30.
Patrick Kenny, Shannon Kenny and Peter Court present this wonderfully funny and thoroughly delightful modern fairy tale about love and self-sacrifice told through puppetry.
The delightful puppets, created by Peter, are voiced and animated by Patrick and Shannon with the additional vocal talents of Londiwe Ngwazi, Anna Kenny and director Peter Court. Music and songs are by Shannon and Alan Judd of Leopard Moon Studios.
Performances will be at The Station Urban Event Space at 65 Masabalala Yengwa (NMR) Avenue, which has free secure parking and Café Salt with excellent daily lunch specials, coffee and Wi-Fi. Show times are Monday, October 2 to Thursday, October 6 at 09:30 and 11:30.
Ticket prices are R75 for children and R100 for adults and are available from WebTickets and Pick ’n Pay. It’s suitable for ages 6 to 10.
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