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There is an Umdoni Park Forest Walk this Saturday (16th). It will be a gentle walk along some of Umdoni Park’s beautiful trails.
Bring along a light picnic to enjoy under the forest canopy before returning to the Environmental Centre. Meet at the Environmental Centre at 07:00. The duration of the walk is approximately two hours and costs R25 per adult and R10 for under 12s. For more information WhatsApp 083 4415084.
Don’t be late for an important date. Please join Pennington Recreation Club’s very merry Mad Hatter’s party, also this Saturday from 09:00 to 13:00 down the rabbit hole to sell your wares for a good cause at Relton Hall. Traders are to WhatsApp or call for a stall on 079 2415275.
Sadly the fundraiser for Shaninlea Visser which was scheduled for March 27 had to be postponed due to bad weather. The new date is now Sunday, May 15. It will be at Umdoni Park Golf Club and costs R250 per person. For more information contact 039 9751615 for tee off times.
May Fair is fast approaching and huge thanks is extended to the Pennington Community Watch under the chairmanship of Steve Leech, who will oversee the gate and parking area.
The event is at the Pennington driving range on Sunday, May 1. Arena events include the fantastic scientist Dr G with his amazing tricks, line dancing to Zumba (all interactive), face painting, children’s races and games, MC Pat McKrill and his slithery friends, and a special appearance by Sharkie.
There will also be an art exhibition and an all-day Boxer dog show in a separate arena! There’ll be pet competitions (owner and dog look-alike), best dressed doggie, paintball shooting, jumping castle and parachute jump, Tommy the Train, cars, classic cars, 4×4 display, food and drink galore. Cost is R50 per car (family) and R20 for two pensioners in a car, which includes parking in the field next to the range.
There will be security and a first aid station. This is a community event being organised with help from Umdoni and Widenham Retirement Villages. Nearly 100 stands offering a variety of wares have already been booked. If you’d like to join the throng of traders, contact Heather Butler on heathton@gmail.com or 076 5418610.
Khanya Hospice is holding a golf day at Umdoni Golf Club on Sunday, May 8. The format is a betterball Stableford at R250 per person excluding meals and cart.
Bookings are essential. Contact the Pro Shop on 039 9751320 or Khanya Hospice on 083 5978985. Tee off time will be at 11:00. There are great prizes to be won. Bring the whole family for a fun day out!
Neil McDonald of hospice is still requesting a donation of an air conditioner. It would be for one small room. Call 083 5978985 if you are able to assist.
Pennington Conservancy advises that it would like to use the Beach Café for more community events, so contact the café to discuss requirements for clubs and groups. An art exhibition would be such a great idea.
Join the chess class at Relton Hall, Pennington on Fridays from 15:00 to 17:00. Cost is R10 per participant. Contact Silvano Borea on 081 0449342.
Table tennis is also happening at Relton Hall. Contact Karen Veleur on 082 7864971.
Canasta now happens at Relton Hall on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 10:30 to 12:30 at R20 per person. All funds go to Relton Hall. Contact Karen Davy on 076 2974457.
Non-profit organisations, please note this is your column – this is your space to advertise your events free of charge. Email information to bronwyn@scottburgh.co.za
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