You do not have to be bored this school holiday. Do not drive your parents mad! Get out and enjoy what is right on your doorstep – and it does not cost a fortune!
We have listed 10 fun and educational things to do this winter holiday:
1. Grab a DVD
Movie maniac? Get yourself down to House of DVD’s or Chatz Cellular and hire one of your favourite blockbusters this winter vacation. From thrillers to romance…you won’t be disappointed.
2. Fishing
Fancy yourself a fish? …go catch it this winter vacation at one of the local dams such as Donald McHardy, Checkers dam and Tom Worthington dam. This activity promises to have you hooked, lined and sunk.
3. Peacevale Recreation Outdoor Gym park
Need to burn of some extra kilos? Burn it all away at the Peacevale Recreation Outdoor Gym park in Ayob street. This park is home to Exercise bicycles, Treadmills and much more. Situated on Ayob Street near the Peacevale Supermarket.
4. Paint balling
Get paint balling this winter at Paintball War Zone in Dundee. This arena is situated on McPhail Drive and promises to be fun for the whole family. Open weekends upon request at a fee of R 100, this fee includes 150 paint balls. Contact Mr Klaas Meintjes for details on 076 282 7269.
5. Swimming in Sibongile
Fancy having a cool swim, to beat the summer heat and keep fit?Then get down to Sibongile in Dundee to embark on this wet and wild adventure. The pool is found within the Mpumelelo stadium.
6. Volunteer at the SPCA
Animals also need a little TLC…volunteer at the local SPCA and gain the most educational and rewarding
experience. Children are also encouraged to collect blankets, cat and dog food
to donate. Enquire with the local branch on 034 212 2851 on how to get involved!
7. Talana Museum
Take time learn about the rich diverse history of our area.
Nestled at the base of Talana Hill the museum is set in a 20 acre heritage park.
The Zulu name “Talana” meaning “the shelf where precious items are stored” is a most appropriate name for this large and varied museum.
The museum comprises 17 buildings, dedicated to subjects as diverse as war and agriculture, mining, industry and domestic life.
Open 7 days a week, 363 days a year, the museum takes about 1/2 a day for a quick visit.
Tel 034-2122654. Fax: 034-2122376.
e-mail: info@talana.co.za Web: www.talana.co.za.
8. Study groups and some serious knuckling down in preparation for Exams
With the final exams around the corner learners from across the country should be knuckling down and getting some serious studying done. Here is some study tips to help you along the Journey https://bit.ly/1qqhg0
9. Get to the library
There are libraries in Dundee, Sibongile, Glencoe, Dannhauser and Wasbank. A library has more to offer than just books. There are DVDs, computers available for internet research and lots more. The staff are always friendly and helpful. And reading beats those silly Playstation games. Go on, get reading!
10. Enjoy South African traditional games in our area
Ukuvalwa kwezikole akusho ukuthi ibaumbhaca ekhaya ulibalwe ulala. Wena nabangani bakho ningachirtha isizungu ngokudlala eminye yemidlalo yakudala futhi esamnandi namenje njengezinNgendo. Ningazi qoqela amatshe angamashumi nambili (12) ukudlala lomdlalo. Ukwenza lomdlalo ubemnandi kakhulu futhi uthathe isikhathi ningenza amatshe enu abe ishumi nambili-nane(24). Lomdlalo ave umnandi kakhulu, ukufundisa nokwenza izinto eziningi ngesikhati esisodwa. Ningawudlala nibaningi okanye nibebabili nje kuphela. Ungabhoreki kulamahholidi ikhona imidlalo enganiqeda isithukuthezi!
Istoni okanye isikoshi umdlalo omnandi owawudlalwa nawo khokho bethu. Kungani wena nabangani bakho ningasebenzisi lelithuba kulamahholidi ukubuyisa lemidlalo yakudala. Ziningi izinhlobo zezikoshi ngaphandle kwalesi. Miningi eminye imidlalo efana nenqathu/nqabeshu,umagalobha, umathashana wamathini(A-Ri-go-go) namanye.
