TUESDAY, 28 FEBRUARY: February meeting of the Port Natal branch of the World Ship Society takes place at the Royal Natal Yacht Club at 5.30pm. Guest speaker is Ivanke Reynolds, cruise representative who will give a presentation on ‘Katerina cruises: Small ship cruising’. All are welcome. For more information call secretary David Hughes on 031-304-9390.
FRIDAY, 3 MARCH: Women’s World Day of Prayer will be hosted by Sacred Heart Catholic Church on the corner of Montclair and Kenyon Howden Road. Refreshments will be served in the hall at 9am and the service will follow in the church at 10am. Contact Parish Office on 031-469-0865.
SATURDAY, 4 MARCH: Fynnland Combined Sports Club will host a rugby fever day with rugby games all day, starting with the Sharks at 10.45am. There will be wine and shooter specials, raffles and predict a scores. Bunny chows and other food will be on sale.
WEDNESDAY, 8 MARCH: Rosewood Senior Citizens Club’s next meeting at 9am at the Montclair recreational hall. Senior members are encouraged to join the club. Meals will be served. For more information contact Mr Pillay on 031-462-9582.
SUNDAY, 12 MARCH: Mountain Backpackers Club 15km day hike at Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve, Howick area. This hike offers great views and plenty of game and bird watching. Cost R30 per person. Last booking 8 March. Call Keith Ashton on 033-239-5023 or email keimarg@iuncapped.co.za.
FRIDAY to SUNDAY, 26 to 28 MARCH: Mountain Backpackers Club enjoys guided day hikes at Mhlopeni Nature Reserve near Greytown. At this SA natural heritage site, the weather may plummet to 0 degrees, so wrap up warm. Self-catering camp costs R150 per person and own tent costs R80 per person. There is accommodation available. Guided hikes on Saturday and Sunday will take in the beautiful bushveld, game and prolific birdlife. Pre-booking and payment is essential. Email joy@mhlopeni.co.za for details, call Heidi Cox on 082-706-4283 or email heidi.dinan@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, 23 APRIL: THE KZN coastal branch of the Botanical Society of South Africa presents an unique half day morning and afternoon walk outing with tree expert and author, Richard Boon in the Umlalazi Nature Reserve at Mtunzini. Charges will include entrance fees, a finger lunch at Charles and Julia Botha’s cottage, personal attention with tree identification by an eminent expert, autographed copies of Pooley’s Trees of Eastern South Africa at a specially reduced price. Numbers will be limited, so book early. Make payment to Botanical Society of SA, Nedbank, Durban North branch, code 135226, account number 1352029901. Fax the deposit slip and names of attendees to 086-651-8969 or e-mail tobotsoc-kzn@mweb.co.za for more details.
SATERDAG, 29 APRIL: Die 50ste reunie vir die klas van 1967 by Dirkie Uys Skool word beplan. Die reunie komitee soek al hul klasmaats vir ‘n reunie in die Wilderness Hotel in George te hou. Kontak vir Linelle Viljoen by e-pos carolclose@gmail.com
