• Introduction to Kloofendal Geology
Join Steve Spottiswoode on Saturday, 31 October from 8am to 10am at the Kloofendal Nature Reserve, Galena Avenue, Kloofendal. Costs for this tour are R90 for adults, R70 for pensioners and R50 for children. For more information, or to make a booking, contact Karin Spottiswoode on 079 693 5608. All Covid-19 regulations will be adhered to, and all participants must wear a mask at all times.
• Bird watching at Kloofendal Nature Reserve
Join Grant Egen on Friday, 30 October from 8am to 10am at the Kloofendal Nature Reserve, Galena Avenue, Kloofendal. Costs for this event are R90 for adults, R70 for pensioners and R50 for children. For more information, or to make a booking, contact Karin Spottiswoode on 079 693 5608. All Covid-19 regulations will be adhered to, and all participants must wear a mask at all times.
• Boere/ Countryfees by Ward’s Way
Ward’s Way bied op 31 Oktober ‘n Boere/Country Fees by Ward’s Way Venue, Pretoriaweg 47, Fairleads, Benoni aan van 1nm tot 11nm. Eie verversings en koelboks is welkom. Braaigeriewe is beskikbaar vir diegene wat wil braai. Kos is te koop en daar is geen kroeg nie. Kaartjies kos R80 per persoon en vir kinders onder 12 is dit gratis. Drag is semiformeel; geen kortbroeke en plakkies nie. Toegang vereis jou masker en handreiniging asseblief. Verskeie orkeste tree op, en Mari Minnaar is die gaskunstenaar. Vir meer inligting skakel Meisie Kritzinger by 072 555 9628.
• Richie’s Toy Fair
Toy collectors are invited to visit Richie’s Toy Fair on 1 November from 8.30am to 1pm at Hoërskool Florida Indoor Shooting Range, Louis Botha Avenue, Florida. Leading specialist dealers will be selling all kinds of new and old collectables; toys, trains, model cars, games, planes, Star Wars, Dinky Toys, Matchbox, Hot wheels, Corgi Toys, Scalextric, Dolls, action figures and much, much more. Come and visit our Toy Fair; you’ll be spoilt for choice!
Entrance is R10 per person and parking is free. For more information contact Josh Richards on 076 824 7089.
• Time to de-stress at Melville Koppies
These Covid times are difficult. Many of us of all age groups are stressed. Come and explore Melville Koppies Nature Reserve and Heritage Site on a Sunday morning and renew yourself. You’ll be given a trail map at the entrance that is very easy to navigate, together with an information sheet. Just orientate yourself north and choose which trail you’d like to do. The contour lines indicate the degree of difficulty. If they are far apart, the slope is gentle; close together and you’ll do some heavy breathing. Plan your walk to suit your needs. Choose the forest and river walk if it’s a hot day. If you want the views, you’ll have to do the heavy breathing.
Now, you do not need to plan ahead anymore and can just arrive on a Sunday at 8am for a self-guided tour. Just ensure you are out by 11.30am. Entrance fees are R80 for adults and R40 for children, and to make things easier, ensure you bring the exact amount. If you are a group of 10 or more, entrance fees should be paid via EFT beforehand, and names and cellphone numbers of the group should be emailed to wendavid@mweb.co.za. For more information, phone 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za.
• Hikers and runners can visit Avianto in Muldersdrift again
Avianto Trails in Muldersdrift opened their gates again for hikers and runners. They offer a variety of trails, and all of them are pet-friendly too. Before visiting them, take note that tickets for the weekends are to be bought online at www.avianto.co.za/avianto-online-trail-tickets but, if you visit them during the week you have to report to the reception to purchase a pass. All trails start at The Clubhouse on the Avianto Lifestyle Estate. Running and walking trails are ideal for a fantastic day out in the countryside. Approximately 5km of scenic routes offer a great exercise option, regardless of your level of fitness. Pets need to be on a leash, and remember the poop scoop. They are situated on Avianto Plot 69, Driefontein Road, Muldersdrift.
• Missing your weekly parkrun?
Sterkfontein Heritage Lodge, 1 Wolf Street, Rant-en-Dal, has the answer for you! If you have a parkrun barcode, you and your friends will be able to access the parkrun route for free. All you need to do is report to reception, show your barcode and you are good to go. All the owner asks of you is to support the restaurant after completing your route. For non-parkrunners and those who would like to visit the lodge for a hike or to cycle, the lodge is also open at a fee of R40 per person.
• Picnic at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
The Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden on Malcolm Road, Poortview is now open for picnics, bird watching and photography, walking, hiking and running. The restaurant is also open. The Sisulu Circle, children’s play area, garden gym and drinking fountains are still closed. If you wish to visit the Garden, remember to wear a mask, sanitize at the entrance and ensure social distancing. The group limit is 50 persons. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets online on the webtickets.co.za website to limit physical contact.
Remember to send notifications of your events to roodepoortrecord@caxton.co.za / northside@caxton.co.za.
