GROCOTT’S MAIL COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
Don’t forget to send your weekly listings so that you can stay up to date with all the exciting events Grahamstown has to offer!
Let us know by faxing us at 046 622 7282, dropping it off at 40 High Street, or emailing community@grocotts.co.za.
Please ensure that all information reaches us by the Tuesday before publication.
GROCOTT’S MAIL COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
Don’t forget to send your weekly listings so that you can stay up to date with all the exciting events Grahamstown has to offer!
Let us know by faxing us at 046 622 7282, dropping it off at 40 High Street, or emailing community@grocotts.co.za.
Please ensure that all information reaches us by the Tuesday before publication. Also please note that the inclusion of Forthcoming Attractions is dependent on space.
SUSAN POWERS
FRIDAY, 18 FEBRUARY
AMESA MATHS BONANZA! FOR JUNIOR LEARNERS
When 9am–10am and 11am–12pm
Where Albany Museum Education Classroom
What In an attempt to bring the joy of maths closer to junior school learners, Amesa has teamed up with the Albany Museum for 2011 and will be running fun and hands-on Maths Focus Weeks specifically for Grade 3 to Grade 6 learners. Book now as there are limited spaces to this event.
Who To make bookings please contact Catherine Lambley on 046 622 2312 or C.Lambley@ru.ac.za
THE LAND OF THE CRANES
When 9am and 11am (school group bookings)
Where Rhodes University Main Theatre
What Ubom! presents a thrilling, original tale for young and old children to enjoy. Tat’omkhulu tells a story of hope and friendship in a land far away – but is this land so different from our own? Come and find out. Tickets are R15 for adults and R10 for children.
Who Sarah Roberson on s.roberson@ru.ac.za or 046 603 8771
BOOK LAUNCH
When 11am
Where NELM: Eastern Star Gallery Hall, Anglo-African Street
What Karoo Plainsong by Barbara Mutch. Tea will be served. Copies of the book will be on sale at the launch.
Who RSVP to Cindy-Ann Potgieter at c.a.potgieter@ru.ac.za or 046 622 702
GIRL GUIDES
When Fridays from 2.30pm – 7pm
Where Princess Alice Guide Hall, African Street
The aim and focus of Girl Guides is ‘good citizen training’. Children and teenagers learn to be useful and to care for others. Through the system of earning badges the participants learn about the basic knowledge of the Guide movement and important life skills such as first aid. You can find more information on http://www.girlguides.org.za/
Teddies – 4½-7 years, 2.30pm-3.45pm
Brownies – 7–10½ years, 4pm-5.30pm
Guides – 10-14 years, 5.30pm-7pm
Rangers – 14–25 years, by arrangement
Who Dorothy Holder on 083 572 3259
SOMEBODY TO LOVE: A DANCE CELEBRATION TO THE MUSIC OF QUEEN
When 7.30pm
Where Guy Butler Theatre
What Grahamstown is set to welcome Johannesburg-based dance company Mzansi Productions in an elegant and sophisticated dance show, featuring eighteen of QUEEN’s greatest songs have been arranged for the production by DuPreez Strauss. Tickets R70/R125. Booking through Computicket.
Who Cathy or Lindsay at 046 622 7896
SATURDAY, 19 FEBRUARY
AMESA’S TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE
When 8.30am – 4pm
Where Rhodes Education Department
What Teachers and mathematics educators will present workshop topics related to the five Learning Outcomes, across the Foundation, Intermediate, Senior and FET phases, fractions, patterns, transformations, graphs, etc. Talks will be delivered by Dr Nico Govender (Amesa EC president), Prof Marc Schăfer and Prof Mellony Graven.
Who Please RSVP to Ms Zonia Jooste at z.jooste@ru.ac.za or 046 603 7290
FARMERS MARKET
When 9am – 1pm
Where Old Gaol, Somerset Street
What Fresh produce, dairy products, food stalls, fresh fish, pottery, garden- and potted plants, roses, homemade preserves, crafts and many other stalls.
Who Lungi on 082 510 4125
CHRIST CHURCH MINIATURE RAILWAY
When 10am–12pm
Where In the grounds of Christ Church (entrances from Grant and Speke Streets)
What Rides on the miniature train for the cost of donation – proceeds go to the churches children’s feeding scheme. Children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible person and for safety reasons shoes must be worn when riding on the train.
Who Richard at 046 622 4006
SPROETJIES
When 10.30am
Where Guy Butler Theatre
What Grahamstown is set to welcome Johannesburg-based dance company Mzansi Productions. Sproetjies takes the familiar story of Cinderella, places it in a contemporary setting and uses a selection of well-loved Afrikaans songs as the soundtrack.
Who Cathy or Lindsay at 046 622 7896
THE LAND OF THE CRANES
When 2pm
(Please see Friday, 18 February for details)
SOMEBODY TO LOVE: A DANCE CELEBRATION TO THE MUSIC OF QUEEN
When 7.30pm
(Please see Friday, 18 February for details)
BRUMBIES RC VALENTINE’S BALL/DISCO/DANCE
Where Recreation Hall, Albany Road
What Admission fee will be R40 single ticket. Band: The very famous Walters Brothers who will be the music providers. There will also be snacks on the table and a cash bar will be available. Wear red and come and meet your Brumbie Valentine. Come and enjoy the good music and dance the night away with your Valentine. “BRUMBIES JOU LEKKA DING”
Who Chesley Daniels at 074 680 1934 or chesley.daniels@yahoo.com
SUNDAY, 20 FEBRUARY
OLDENBURGIA HIKING CLUB DAY HIKE
When 7am
Where Meet at Pick n Pay
What Farm hike Martindale Area. 13 km – moderately difficult. R5 per person plus travelling costs. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, breakfast, snacks, picnic lunch & water for the walk
Who Este Coetzee at e.coetzee@ru.ac.za or 072 128 0133
SOMEBODY TO LOVE: A DANCE CELEBRATION TO THE MUSIC OF QUEEN
When 2.30pm
(Please see Friday, 18 February for details)
MONDAY, 21 FEBRUARY
Event: Paul Hanmer and Dave Reynolds Workshop & Concert featuring Marc Duby (bass) and Lloyd Martin (drums)
Venue: Beethoven Room, Rhodes Department of Music & Musicology
Date: Monday 21/02/2011
Time: Workshop – 14h00
Concert – 19h30
Price: Workshop – Free
Concert – R60 (R30 for students)
As artists in their respective fields in South Africa, Paul Hanmer and Dave
Reynolds need little introduction. Paul is one of South Africa’s finest
pianists and Dave a steelpan virtuoso.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
When 8pm
Where St George’s Hall, High Street. Beginners welcome.
Who Val Hodgson at 046 622 2308
TUESDAY, 22 FEBRUARY
ZOE BEYERS VIOLIN RECITAL
When 7.30 pm
Where St Andrew’s Drill Hall, off Worcester Street
What Grahamstown Music Society presents a magnificent young violinist, Zoe Beyers, accompanied by Francois du Toit. Tickets R80 at the door (R60 for pensioners, R40 for students). Free for schoolgoers in uniform and Society members.
Who Priscilla Hall on phall@imaginet.co.za
WEDNESDAY, 23 FEBRUARY
HUMANITIES JOURNALISM SEMINAR
When 4.30pm for 5pm–6pm
Where Faculty of Humanities Seminar Room
What The Faculty of Humanities together with the School of Journalism and Media Studies invite you to attend the following Seminar: ‘Authorship, creativity and identity in the crafting of documentary stories’ by Professor Michael Rabiger. Light refreshments will be served after the Seminar.
Who RSVP to Karen Kouari at k.kouari@ru.ac.za
THURSDAY, 24 FEBRUARY
U3A MONTHLY MEETING
When 10am
Where St Andrews Prep School, Leicester Road
What “The Gardens of China” by Derrick Newson. There will be a short AGM before the talk.
Entrance is free and everyone is welcome.
Who Merle on 046 622 3902 or Helen on 046 622 7738
FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS
LA LECHE LEAGUE
When Friday, 25 February at 3pm
Where “The Barn”
What Breastfeeding help, support and information. All pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and babies are welcome.
Who For more details/directions please call Victoria on 083 553 7719
FOUR HANDS AND A PIANO
When Friday, 25 February at 6pm
Where DSG DR Wynne Music School
What Grahamstown pianist Mariel Ilusorio, together with her pupil Tim Abel, perform works for piano duets: Mozart’s C major Sonata K521, Rachmaninoff’s Waltz from Op. 11, and Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite. This seldom heard genre of 4-hand music will be performed in an intimate chamber setting. Piano duets were written to be enjoyed among siblings, family, close friends, teachers, and pupils. Programme will last 50 minutes. Entrance free.
Who Mariel Ilusorio at marielilusorio@hotmail.com
COMMEM METHODIST CHURCH TREASURE TROVE SALE
When Saturday, 26 February at 8.30am
Where Outside Wallace’s Pharmacy
What Sale of doll’s clothes and furniture, Barbie dolls, fudge, books, ornaments, fashion jewellery and plenty more. Bargains galore. Come and browse. In aid of Commem’s food parcel outreach
Who Marlene Philipson on 046 622 2610
GRAHAMSTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
When Saturday, 26 February at 3pm
Where National English Literary Museum (NELM), 87 Beaufort Street (next door to Victoria Primary School)
What Join us for a tour of NELM which is a fascinating institution. Please bring your own tea baskets for tea time in the Common Room afterwards.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY LECTURE
When Monday, 28 February at 5.30pm
Where Hill Street Library Hall
What “A Holy Land in Pain” by Maggy Clarke. Entry by donation in aid of Friends of the Library.
Who Sue Rionda at 046 636 2276
KINGSWOOD CONCERT IN AID OF HOSPICE
When Friday, 4 March
Where Foundation Hall, Kingswood
What The Kingwood Concert Band will get toes tapping at the Hospice Cheese and Wine Concert. A variety of popular classics will be played by the very popular band. If last year is anything to go by the response will be fantastic and the event will be a sell-out.
Who Tickets are on sale at the Kingswood Music School
ART FOR HOSPICE
When Wednesday, 27 July at 5pm (exhibition opens) and 7pm (auction starts)
What To raise funds for Hospice, members of the Grahamstown community, together with high school art pupils are requested to please donate a piece of original artwork to sell. A panel of judges will select the top 20 or so artworks, which will be auctioned on the evening. The rest of the items will be sold for R100 each. For one night only, come and buy your choice of artwork for R100, have a glass of wine and give back to Hospice. Own your masterpiece for the price of R100!
Who Hospice Offices at 15 Milner Street.
