OUT AND ABOUT
YOGA WORKSHOP
A CALM meets You workshop, hosted by Feel Good Yoga, will be held at their studio in the Bloomingdale Lifestyle Centre, Main Road, Walmer, today from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The cost is R200 per person. A Back to Basics Yoga course will also be held on Saturdays from today until May 30 from 7.45am to 8.45am. The cost is R400 per person and includes a certificate upon completion. Inquiries: Michelle, 082-941-4217 or michelle@feelgoodyoga.co.za
BIRDLIFE COMPETITION
BIRDLIFE Eastern Cape’s fun competition, an all morning, Mini Birding Big Day will take place today. Meet at Schultz, West Street, Newton Park, at 6.45am. The day will end with a picnic lunch at Van Stadens Flower Reserve. Bring your own picnic. Inquiries: Brair, (041) 583-6180, 079-391-5527.
CLUB NIGHT
BIRDLIFE Eastern Cape’s Club Night will be held at St John’s Anglican Church hall, Walmer (corner of Church Road and 8th Avenue, Walmer) on Tuesday at 7.15pm. Diane Smith will talk about penguins. Inquiries: Corne, (041) 582-3077, 084-515-8425 or Jenny, (041) 366-1332, 083-456-3881.
JUMBLE SALE
THE Centenary Methodist Church’s jumble sale will be held at the church in 21 Edward Street, Richmond Hill, today from 9am. Inquiries at (041) 582-2807.
BELLYDANCE DAY
RAKSHADA Bellydancers will celebrate International Bellydance Day in Aid of Inzinja Animal Care at Londt Park Sports Club today at 6.30pm. The cost is R100. Inquiries: Nicky, 072-801-0474.
BOOT SALE
CHRIST Church at 44 Longwy Avenue, Kamma Park, will hold a car boot sale today from 8am to 11 am. All buyers and sellers are welcome. Inquiries: Cathy, 072-933-4450.
VICTORY RACEWAY
STOCKCAR racing will take place at Victory Raceway, Victoria Drive, Walmer, today from 6pm. Classes competing include beginners, jnr Hot Rods, 1660s, 2.1 Modifieds, Super Six, Hot Rods and American Saloons. Entry is R50 for adults and R20 per vehicle for track parking. Gates open at 3pm. Inquiries: Maggie, 082-656-8830.
BONSAI MEETING
THE monthly Bonsai Society meeting will be held at the Sherwood Garden Centre, Walker Drive, Sherwood today at 1.45pm. Take part in the group hands-on workshops for beginners. Non-members are welcome at a donation of R10 which includes refreshments. Inquiries: Jenny, 083-999-1058 or Marie, (041) 818-8978.
CHARITY SHOP
THE Animal Anti-Cruelty League’s charity shop, the Bargain Box, in 9th Avenue Shopping Centre, Walmer, is appealing to the public for donations of good second hand items such as winter clothing, household items, bric-a-brac, bedding, books and jewellery. Proceeds go to caring for animals in the Northern Suburbs. They will collect. Inquiries: (041) 581-2852.
SOCIAL TENNIS
JOIN the Park Ave Tennis Club in St George’s Park (in front of the swimming pool) for social tennis on weekdays and Saturday afternoons. Inquiries: Colleen, 082-570-8079.
THE Lawn Tennis Club has social tennis at the club on 10th Avenue/ Villiers Road, Walmer, on Saturdays from 2pm. Inquiries: Garth, 083-390-7947.
HIKING CLUB WALKS
THE Voetsac Hiking Club in PE hosts regular weekend hikes and day walks. Longer hikes are held several times a year and day walks are on Saturdays. The club has a social every third Wednesday of the month at the German Club in Lorraine Street, Lorraine, at 7pm. Inquiries: (041) 368-3761 or visit www.voetsac-hikingclub.co.za
MARKETS
VISIT the Lake Farm Centre Coffee and Craft Shop on Saturdays and Sundays, 10am to 12.30pm, for scones with jam and cream, baked treats, preserves, pottery and veggies.
THE Lady’s Slipper Farmers’ Market on Cape Road, just past St Albans Prison, operates on Saturdays from 8am to noon, offering veggies, farm-style breakfasts, homemade confectionery and more.