March
Drumblade Conservancy’s Suikerbosrand Hike
Saturday 13th March. The “Cheetah Trail” is a fairly easy walk and suitable for children or people who don’t often hike. Bring along comfortable shoes, a sun hat & sunscreen, a water bottle and some snacks. We will meet in the parking lot at Suikerbosrand @ 8.30. Please RSVP to Di 079 895 4121 if you will be joining us. Adults R20, children R10 and cars R10
Planting Season – 20th March. Have you joined yet? Has your company joined? A minute is all it takes, then diarise the 20th March 2010 and on that day get out in the garden and plant something organic!
Earth Hour
Saturday 27th March @ 8.30pm. Join millions of people all around the world and switch of all your lights for one hour (yes, Dad can leave the TV on if he has to)
Speedway Racing
28 March – 1st SSRC Regional. Races start at 13h00. Entry at the gate is R20 per person, children under 12 are free. Plenty of secure parking. Restaurant & Pub onsite, as well as take-away outlet for drinks & food (please note the premises are licensed!)
April
Calling all Disciples to a Last Supper
In remembrance of our Lord Jesus, on the anniversary of His death. An order of service, based on the Passover feast as amended by our Lord Jesus, will be provided when you reserve your place amongst 30 others at the table (at no charge) at the Dogon Show Venue, Grasmere Road, at 19h00 Friday 2 April. Contact Dave Parkinson on 087 751 9069 or e-mail parkinson @net1.co.za.
Speedway Racing
Sunday 25th – 1st SSRC National. Races start at 13h00. Entry at the gate is R20 per person, children under 12 are free. Plenty of secure parking. Restaurant & Pub onsite, as well as take-away outlet for drinks & food (please note the premises are licensed!)
May
Tour de ....
Saturday 1st May. Tickets are on sale at Centerbury Country Restuarant, Deep South Pub, Fine & Country, Johnny Walker, Magic's Pub, Serendipity Book Exchange and Ticino's. Interesting new route being planned this year. Incentives for local schools to participate and raise funds for themselves! Fabulous new MC will lead you from venue to venue. Entry still R20 per person. Enter a float - it can be a horse drawn buggy, a tractor, a trailer, a bakkie, a truck - whatever takes your fancy! Check out TDW for details which will be updated as arrangements are finalised.
If you are planning a function, or have a club that you would like to let people know about, send the details to info@walkervillesa.co.za and we will put it on the website for you (please note that if a entrance fee is charged we will charge a fee for advertising, unless you are a regular advertiser in the Community News)
Regular Activities
Senior Citizen's Club
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month the Walkerville Showgrounds from 10am onwards. Join us and make new friends. Call Janet Newton for more information 083 256 2859
Walkerville Sector Police Meeting
First Wednesday of every month at the Walkerville Showgrounds @ 7pm. Meet with representative from the suburbs of Walkerville & De Deur Police Station to work together to fight against crime. Contact Rob Jones on 082 410 5633 www.communitypolice.co.za
Kliprivier Police Forum Meeting
First Thursday of every month at the Kliprivier Police Station @ 6pm. Meet with representative from the area & Kliprivier Police Station to work together to fight against crime. Contact Rob Jones on 082 410 5633
Lady's Coffee Club
Meets on Tuesdays. Call Heather on 083 525 2773 for details.
Line Dance Classes
Every Thursday evening at the Walkerville Showgrounds @ 7pm. Keep fit and have fun. Contact Jan on 083 256 2859 or Val on 082 856 4428
Walkerville Wine Circle
Last Thursday of the month at the Dogon Show Venue @ 7pm. Contact Louise on 011 949.1274
Bridge Club
Every Friday. Join us at the Walkerville Showgrounds at 10am. Call Hennie 082 407 8995 or Barry 076 392 2140 for details
Recycling - Bottle Banks
We have two glass recycling banks at the Walkerville Showgrounds where you are welcome to drop off all used glass bottles and jars.
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Please join the "We love Walkerville - South Africa" group, and if you are, or ever were, a member of the AgSoc please join the "Walkerville Agricultural Society" group.