CELEBRATE THE EIGHTIES!
Twelve-year-old Dylan Ward, has penned a book about the weird and wonderful world of phobias.
If you have you ever wondered what the fear of vacuum cleaners or peanut butter is, then A Pocket Encyclopedia of Phobias, now in its second edition, is the book for you.
It contains over 250 phobias, around a hundred more than the first edition. It also has a new section that covers interesting themebased phobias.
Asked what made him want to
Get out your best eighties gear and revisit the big hair of the period in a new show, featuring the talents of Kath McClelland, Jenna Hornby, Evan Oosthuizen and Paul Spence.
The EC’s 80’s Mix Tape! will be staged at La Popote at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm in Hilton at 6pm for 6.30pm on Friday, January 27 and the Allan Wilson Shellhole publish a book, Dylan, who lives in Hilton, said: “It all started with a list of phobias and it seemed enough for a small book.”
His interest in the topic comes down to loving the way the names of the phobias sound when pronounced. For example, Pophyrophobia is pronounced ‘por-fy-ro-fobee-a.
His favourite phobia is Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia, which is the fear of long words.
Asked if he has any phobias himself, Dylan said: “Nope. No
Theatre in Alan Paton Avenue, Pietermaritzburg, at 6pm for 6.30pm on Saturday, January 28.
There will be music by Michael Jackson, Madonna, Belinda Carlisle, Blondie, Sinead O’Connor, Kim Wilde, Tracey Chapman, Joan Jett, Roxette, The Police, Wham, U2, Berlin, Prince, The Pretenders and many more.
Tickets for the show at La consistent fears. Actually perhaps I do have tonsurephobia … I absolutely hate having my hair cut!”
As for what he has learned about publishing a book, he says: “I learned that Ctrl Z is very important when writing a book and that a long armed stapler is always needed.”
Copies of the book are available at Hilton’s Top Class Bookshop in the Quarry Centre or from the author by phone at 065 745 4824 or email at wardfamilywyd81@ gmail.com
Popote are R320 for dinner and the show. To book phone 066 254 8112. Bring your own wine.
Book your seats for the show at the Allan Wilson Shellhole Theatre with Myrna Riddin at 065 889 8257 or with Isabel at the bar. There is a cash bar and food will be on sale. Patrons can also win eighties pop trivia prizes.
Music by Barry Ritson Barry Ritson will be performing at the Allan Wilson Shellhole bar at 5 Alan Paton Avenue in Pietermaritzburg on Friday, January 13. There is a cash bar and food will be on sale.
Hilton clean-up
The Hilton Rail Trail team will be holding another clean-up from 10am on Saturday, January 14. Meet at the Hilton Station. Hilton Farmers’ Market
The Hilton Farmers’ Market takes place from 8.30am to 2pm on Saturday, January 14 at 23 Hilton Avenue. Stalls sell fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh flowers and artisanal products. Free entrance. Inquiries: info@hiltonfarmersmarket.co.za Curry’s Post market day
The Curry's Post Conservancy is hosting its first country market day of the year from 9am to 1pm on Sunday, January 15 at the Succulent Gems Nursery on the Curry’s Post Road. Stallholders are welcome. WhatsApp 082 772 4894.
Music by Lance Goldman Lance Goldman will be performing at the Allan Wiilson Shellhole bar at 5 Alan Paton Avenue, Scottsville, at 6.30pm on Friday, January 20. There is a cash bar and food will be on sale.
Diamond is Forever
Kath McClelland, Charles Webster and Paul Spence will be bringing their show, Diamond is Forever, which celebrates the music of Neil Diamond, to the Barn Owl in Curry's Post on Friday,
January 20 and to Crossways in Hilton on Saturday, January 21. There will be a meal on offer from 5pm at the Barn Owl, with the show starting at 6pm. To book call 082 825 2742. At Crossways, dinner will be served from 6pm, with the show starting at 7pm. Seating is limited. To book call Chantelle at 033 343 3267 or 079 439 5723.
Car boot sale
The Howick Methodist Church will be holding a car boot sale from 9am to 12 noon on Saturday, February 4. Vendors are welcome – cost R100. To book a spot call 033 330 3019. Kilgobbin forest walk
The Kilgobbin forest walk takes place from 9am to 11am on the first Thursday of every month. Enjoy a quiet wander in the mistbelt forest with some steep sections. Entry is a R50 donation to the Dargle Conservancy. To book phone Nikki to 083 473 3074.
Forest walk
The Khula Shanti forest walk takes place at 9am on the first Sunday of every month. Wander through the peaceful forest and across small streams. Meet at the Pickle Pot. Entry is a donation towards forest rehabilitation. To book phone Carol at 082 450 6792.
Fort Nottingham walk
The Fort Nottingham Walk takes place on the third Thursday of the month at 9am. Meet opposite the Fort Nottingham Museum. Entry is a R20 donation to conservancy funds. To book phone Roy at 071 676 7458. Beacon Hill walk
The Beacon Hill walk takes place on the last Sunday of each month at 9am. The Beacon Hill Protected area is a small grassland area overlooking Howick. It is protected because of the rich plant diversity and is worth a visit. Meet at the end of Lakeview Road, Howick. Inquiries:
Eve Hughes at 082 872 4333 or Dave Pullin at 072 692 1566.