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SATURDAY, 17 FEBRUARY: South African Writers’ Circle holds its monthly meeting at Westville library’s room G4 at 11am. This is the AGM, followed by a talk by guest speaker, Deon Delport who is a past newspaper editor. Afterwards a cocktail party will be held. Non-members are welcome. Members pay R10, non-members R20. Call Brigitta Simpson on 071-681-8378 or write to southafricanwriterscircle@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, 17 FEBRUARY: All are invited to attend a prayer meeting for the Bluff community, municipality and all issues pertaining to South Africa at 8.15am at Bluff Methodist Church on the corner of Wesley and Pearce roads (behind Mediclinic). All are welcome.

SATURDAY, 17 FEBRUARY: Birdlife Port Natal annual general meeting at Palmiet Nature Reserve at 2pm. Guest speaker is Mark Anderson, CEO of Bird Life South Africa. His topic will be bird conservation in SA, successes and challenges. Call Lesley Frescura on 083-231-3408 or email galefra@mweb.co.za

SUNDAY, 18 FEBRUARY: Birdlife Port Natal visits the Eston ponds at 6am with Dave Rimmer. Email daverimmer@mweb.co.za to confirm attendance. Take along your ID book.

WEDNESDAY, 21 FEBRUARY: Birdlife Port Natal visits Jubilee Park in Westville at 7.30am. Call Sandi du Preez on 031-701-4839 or on 073-332-4431.

SUNDAY, 18 FEBRUARY: Mountain Backpackers’ Club explores the Howick area at Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve. This lovely 15km day hike in a beautiful area offers great views and a chance to see plenty of game and birdlife. There are several trail variations. As it can be hot this time of year, the club will keep to high ground in this combined hike with other clubs. Last booking by Wednesday, 14 February. R30 per person. Email hike leader Keith Ashton at keimarg@iuncapped.co.za

SUNDAY, 28 FEBRUARY: Mountain Backpackers’ Club hosts a day hike in the Howick area at ‘The Ambers’. This combined hike with other clubs has lovely views around Howick and surrounding areas, with plenty of game and birdlife. A maximum of 12 members will be accommodated, first come first served. Last booking will be taken by Wednesday, 24 January. Cost is R20 per person. This 26km hike is graded two plus. Email hike leader Keith Ashton at keimarg@iuncapped.co.za

Join up with TAFTA Bluff

TAFTA Bluff meets every Monday at 9.30am at Bluff Methodist Church, on the corner of Westley and Pearce roads.

All seniors over 55 years of age, both men and women, are welcome to join this fun group.

For more information, call Charmaine on 082-556-0946 or Frieda on 083-625-8217.

Get packing to info session

THE Mountain Backpackers’ Club invites anyone interested in backpacking who would like some hints and tips, to attend its new members’ evening to be held at Sherwood Bowling Club on Thursday evening, 22 February at 6.30pm.

Non-members are asked for a nominal contribution towards club costs for of R10 per person at the door, while entry for members is free. For enquiries, email info@mountainpackapackers.co.za