Margate Moves: Free rabies jabs on offer
Pet owners are urged to take their animals to be vaccinated.
The KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will once again embark on its annual rabies inoculation campaign which kicks off in Port Edward on March 18. Take note the state vet will be at the Impenjati Town Board offices on Friday, March 22 from 1.30pm to 2pm.
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The next stop is Ramsgate beach parking lot on Monday, March 25, from 8.30m to midday and at the Mzimela Centre in Margate Extension Three from 1pm to 2.30pm. The following day (26th) the venue is the Hibiscus Mall from 8.30am to 12pm and at New Life Ministries Church in Margate from 1pm to 3pm.
Pet owners are urged to take their animals to be vaccinated against rabies.
In the picture
Portrait master, Rob Wareing, will host the next Art Demo at the Artists’ Gallery in Marine Drive, Ramsgate. The date to diarise is Saturday, March 23 from 9am to noon.
Rob is inspirational to watch in action and generous in dishing out technique tips. He will do a live pastel portrait and all artists and art lovers are encouraged to go along to this informative `class’.
Cost is R100 which includes tea/coffee and a slice of something delectable.
For more details and to book phone 082 4959810.
Calling litter busters
Ramsgate Lions Club is calling on everyone to join the Big Beach Clean Up.
Our most precious asset is undoubtedly our beautiful coastline and we need to keep it in pristine condition.
The clean up starts in Finnis Road (opposite St Margaret’s Anglican Church) and ends at Ramsgate’s main beach.
Save the date – March 23 from 7.30am. Take note transport will be arranged from Ramsgate to the pickup start.
Litter busters are advised to take lots of water and a picnic basket for the after clean up `socialising’. For more information contact Lion Caryn at 083 4457116.
He’s got rhythm
There is a fabulous musical treat in store at Margate Retirement Village.
The Residents’ Activities Committee (RAC) is thrilled to have concert pianist Christopher Duigan entertain at the Azalea Hall on March 23.
The show, `Christopher plays Gershwin’, will offer a concise and fascinating overview of the piano music of composer George Gershwin (1898-1937) whose big hits included `Swanee’ which was made famous by Al Jolson, `Rhapsody in Blue’, `Summertime’, and `Shall We Dance’. The folk-opera `Porgy and Bess’ (1935) is hailed by many as his most ambitious work.
Take note the doors open at 6pm and concert (theatre-style seating) starts at 7pm. Tickets at R85 per person are on sale from the RAC or admin offices.
More treats
Movie buffs take note the next classic movie at the village is the `Student Prince’ starring Mario Lanza and Norma Giusti.
The date to diarise is Sunday, March 17 at the Ronnie Baker Hall. The film starts at 2.30pm and tea, coffee and biscuits will be served during the intermission.
The `drinking song’ – `Drink, Drink, Drink’ is probably the best-known number from this musical.
Mellow music
Habit To is the headline act at Rocky Ridge in Ramsgate this Friday (8th).
The doors and kitchen open at 6pm and the group will be on stage from 8pm. Formed in 2003 the band has performed at most major music festivals and played with the likes of Prime Circle, The Parlotones and Goldfish. Entry is R50 per person. Don’t forget the Sunday Blues gig.
Doors open at midday and the music starts at 2pm.
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Another date to save is March 15 when Doc MacLean will perform at Rocky Ridge. The gig is part of his `Sook and Diesel 2019 Tour’.
Speedy recovery
Frans Boom from Ramsgate underwent surgery at Margate Hospital this week and lots of get well soon wishes go his way.
Sad farewell
Mo McColl who has been visiting Margate of a couple of weeks returned to her home in Hastings, England last week. During her stay, Mo teamed up with her `singing buddy’ Mari Webster to stage a concert in Scottburgh.
There was unfortunately not enough time for the dynamic duo to host a show locally.
Bon voyage wishes also go to Mariette Noordveld and Willem Goudsbloem.
They are Holland and Malta bound.
Condolences
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Monika Osbahr who died last weekend. Well-known in gardening circles Monika also assisted Eric Doucha at Sebenza Nursery.
And condolences and caring thoughts are with family and friends of Lurene Coetzee who lost her brave battle last Friday.
Good wishes
Celebrating birthdays this week are Sandra Korb, Cathy Cioffi, Jurie Snyman, Terri Peckham and Stu McMurtie (6th), Sally Sadler (7th), Peter Gericke, Keith Erasmus, Hannalie Liesegang, Brad Millward, Angelika Davis, Roxanne Korb and Alicia de Fonseca (8th), Matthew Powell, Johan Wentzel and Linda du Preez (9th), Riana Worthmann, Denis Meyer and Julia Forbes (10th), Liz Whitehead, John Booker, Denise Millar, Susan Snyman and Eileen Bircher (11th) and Graeme Sagger, Henk van Laar, Ben Robinson, Pat Milne and Sagree Pandarum (12th). Happy anniversary wishes go to Rowan and Candice Hooper (8th) and it’s a 13th for Danita and Angus Peacock on the 11th.
Editor’s note: Many happy birthday wishes go to our neighbourhood news scribe, Val Korb, who celebrates on March 10.
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