Events - ETimes

14-15th - Mac Mac Goldpanning Club Championships. This event will run over 2 days.. Mac Mac Eco Trails - Tel: (013) 764 2376 Email: macmacquad@mweb.co.za

Gaabo Motho Tenors and Dewald van Solms, South Africa’s own five tenors will be performing at the Barnyard redefining classical music from 19:00. Tickets cost R75 per person. Enquiries: 013-750-1117.

Cross-country mountain bike lap race will be held at Mikon Farm, Sudwala. Registration fee is R35 per person and starts at 07:30 at the venue. The race starts at 09:00. Enquiries: 082-774-5821.

Alan Hudson Motors, Nelspruit is hosting a fund-raising golf day in aid of Nelspruit Hospice at the agri golf course. Cost will be R90 per person and tee-off time will be 08:00. Enquiries: Megan on 083-331-7163.

WINTER FARMERS MARKET - 15th July at Pats stall from 10h00 to 14h00. Bring your tastebuds on an adventure in "The Valley of Adventure" Lots to eat and drink, some of the things on offer will be, wine tasting, Jacqui's home made bread, bunny chows, gluhwein, olives, strawberries and cream, local beer on
tap and lots more. Any one is welcome to have a stall. Please contact Jacqui on 013 7378175 or Lynda on 013 7378186.

14-15th - Mac Mac Goldpanning Club Championships. This event will run over 2 days.. Mac Mac Eco Trails - Tel: (013) 764 2376 Email: macmacquad@mweb.co.za

SHANGANA EVENING FESTIVAL - an evening of African Theatre and Feast at Shangana Cultural Village near Hazyview. R220 per person including dinner, children under 14 half price. Evening with transfer from your hotel and back - R325pp. To book call Big 5 Country Tourism on 013-737 8191 or e-mail cr@big5country.co.za. For more info see our website - www.big5country.com

VLU se Loerietak hou hul volgende vergadering om 09:00 by Casterbridge net buite Witrivier. Hulle gaan smul aan koek en bodemlose koffie vir R10, waarna hulle ‘n bietjie by Antjie Newton, hul kunstenaar van die jaar se ateljee gaan kuier. Belangstellendes kan Sunette Barnard skakel by 082-808-9711.

SHANGANA EVENING FESTIVAL - an evening of African Theatre and Feast at Shangana Cultural Village near Hazyview. R220 per person including dinner, children under 14 half price. Evening with transfer from your hotel and back - R325pp. To book call Big 5 Country Tourism on 013-737 8191 or e-mail cr@big5country.co.za. For more info see our website - www.big5country.com

HAZYVIEW TOURISM ASSOCIATION AGM at Sabie River Adventures at 4pm.

The Nelspruit Photographic Society has its meeting on the third Thursday of every month at the Momentum Buidling, 33 Ferreira Street. All welcome. Enquiries: Ian Leach on 082-442-5496 or e-mail mwleachy@mweb.co.za or Tom Farmer 082-721-2919 or e-mail tfarmer@pamgolding.co.za

SHANGANA EVENING FESTIVAL - an evening of African Theatre and Feast at Shangana Cultural Village near Hazyview. R220 per person including dinner, children under 14 half price. Evening with transfer from your hotel and back - R325pp. To book call Big 5 Country Tourism on 013-737 8191 or e-mail cr@big5country.co.za. For more info see our website - www.big5country.com

CIRCLE OF LIGHT BREAKFAST: Friday 20th July 9.00am for 9.30am Casterbridge Cinema. R60.00pp. Guest speaker: Well known Nelspruit businesswoman Alex Asman on "Angels in Our Life". More and more people are experiencing interaction with angels. Alex works with the angels in all aspects of her life. With humour and a practical approach, Alex will share her experiences with the angels and how you too can connect with them. Booking essential. Contact Di Atherton 082 551 3676 di@circleoflight.co.za

Down Syndrome Lowveld is hosting its annual golf day at Sabie River Sun on 21 July 2007. All proceeds will be in aid of Dasha Centre for Disabled Learners. Anyone interested in playing should contact the Leasure desk at the golf club. We are also still looking for a few sponsors @ R600 each. If anyone can help,
please contact Leoni Schmidt at 0827420931.

The Hazyview Marathon Club will be hosting the following event, starting at 8 am, on the 21 st of July 2007 from Perry's Bridge. Temporary Licences available. Medals to all finishers. Walkers and wheelchair athletes welcome.
HALF MARATHON (21 KM) - R30 per person
10 KM - R15 PER PERSON
RELAY ( 7RUNNERS X 3 KM) - R150 PER TEAM (Challenge other companies/farms to compete)
FUN RUN (5 KM) - R5.00 PER PERSON.

Entries accepted at the start at Perry's Bridge from 6h30 on the day of the race. Any enquiries: Morrees du Toit at 083 627 1458

SHANGANA EVENING FESTIVAL - an evening of African Theatre and Feast at Shangana Cultural Village near Hazyview. R220 per person including dinner, children under 14 half price. Evening with transfer from your hotel and back - R325pp. To book call Big 5 Country Tourism on 013-737 8191 or e-mail cr@big5country.co.za. For more info see our website - www.big5country.com

BOK VAN BLERK - Moholoholo Ya Mati presents: BOK VAN BLERK, HUGO (deur die straits) & 2 GUEST PERFORMERS. 21 JULY 2007 Tickets from R 100 Bookings: 072  191 2024 / 084 511 3000

MEDITATION GROUPS: The Here & Now Meditation Group meets every second Saturday morning (9.30 - 11.00am) and every second Wednesday evening (6.00 - 7.30pm) at the Crystal Gateway White River. R30.00pp, tea and biscuits supplied. Our next meeting is Saturday 21st July. Booking essential. Contact Sanna 076 695 5261 or pop into the shop at 40 William Lynn Str White River for more information.

The Lowveld Rambling club is going on a 12km hike from Kappie Koppie to the President Burger hut following the Fanie Botha trail. The permit fee is R10 and the hike will be easy to moderate. Meet at President Burger hut at 08:00. Enquiries: Annie on 013-764-1458 or Tony on 013-737-7362.

Blue Moon is hosting its fifth anual Castle Lager free concert. The event will be headlined by Brazilian band Napalma and will also feature No One’s Arc, Synchromesh, Blue Bird Theory and many more. Free entry from 14:00 to 17:00 and R40 per person thereafter. Music starts from 15:00. Tickets will only be available at the gate. Enquiries: 013-744-9033 or www.blue-moon.co.za

The Schoemanskloof Farmers’ Association will be holding a farmer’s day from 09:00 to 17:00 at their hall. There will be lots of fun, games and entertainment and a potjiekos competition. Lots of prizes to be won. Enquiries: Jill on 083-630-1510.
 

Birdlife Lowveld will host an outing to the Lowveld National Botanical Garden at 07:00, starting at the old entrance. The fee will be R20 per person. This is a great opportunity to see many of the interesting birds that live in the area. Bring a picnic lunch and remember to dress warmly. Enquiries: John on 083-254-0896.

SHANGANA EVENING FESTIVAL - an evening of African Theatre and Feast at Shangana Cultural Village near Hazyview. R220 per person including dinner, children under 14 half price. Evening with transfer from your hotel and back - R325pp. To book call Big 5 Country Tourism on 013-737 8191 or e-mail cr@big5country.co.za. For more info see our website - www.big5country.com

SABI SAND NIGHT SAFARI - a few places still open for a night safari in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, including pickup at your hotel and dinner afterwards - R840 per person. To book call Big 5 Country Tourism on 013-737 8191

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SHANGANA EVENING FESTIVAL - an evening of African Theatre and Feast at Shangana Cultural Village near Hazyview. R220 per person including dinner, children under 14 half price. Evening with transfer from your hotel and back - R325pp. To book call Big 5 Country Tourism on 013-737 8191 or e-mail cr@big5country.co.za. For more info see our website - www.big5country.com

SHANGANA EVENING FESTIVAL - an evening of African Theatre and Feast at Shangana Cultural Village near Hazyview. R220 per person including dinner, children under 14 half price. Evening with transfer from your hotel and back - R325pp. To book call Big 5 Country Tourism on 013-737 8191 or e-mail cr@big5country.co.za. For more info see our website - www.big5country.com

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SHANGANA EVENING FESTIVAL - an evening of African Theatre and Feast at Shangana Cultural Village near Hazyview. R220 per person including dinner, children under 14 half price. Evening with transfer from your hotel and back - R325pp. To book call Big 5 Country Tourism on 013-737 8191 or e-mail cr@big5country.co.za. For more info see our website - www.big5country.com

Mother and Daughter Fun Day at Rendezvous centre 28 July form 10:00 to 12:30. Limited space available. R25 per person. Please book with Nicky on 013 737 6045.

SHANGANA EVENING FESTIVAL - an evening of African Theatre and Feast at Shangana Cultural Village near Hazyview. R220 per person including dinner, children under 14 half price. Evening with transfer from your hotel and back - R325pp. To book call Big 5 Country Tourism on 013-737 8191 or e-mail cr@big5country.co.za. For more info see our website - www.big5country.com

Biblical Portrait of Marriage" a Marriage Enrichment course will be presented at Calvary AOG White River. Six Monday evenings from 30 July, from 6:30 - 9pm. Cost: R125 pp. For information and to book call the church office on 013 751 1868 or 072 190 8671.

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Hospice of White River will host a fund-raising golf day at the White River Country Club. The cost of registration will be the standard green fee and an additional R50 per person. Tee-off time will be from 11:00. Enquiries: Trevor or Victor on 013-751-3781.

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Virgin Active will be holding a spin challenge in aid of CANSA. Bikes will be sold to corporate teams at a minimum donation of R1 200 each. First session starts at 08:00 and the last will end at 14:00. Enquiries: Karin Cilliers on 083-303-0317.

MEDITATION GROUPS: The Here & Now Meditation Group meets every second Saturday morning (9.30 - 11.00am) and every second Wednesday evening (6.00 - 7.30pm) at the Crystal Gateway White River. R30.00pp, tea and biscuits supplied. Booking essential. Contact Sanna 076 695 5261 or pop into the shop at 40 William Lynn Str White River for more information.

Sudwala Bergfietswedren en Gesinsdag, 15km- en 40km-resies.As jy nog nie dié bostonnel getem het nie, het jy nog nie `n uitdaging gehad nie. Vir inligting skakel Brett by 082-774-5821 of Japie by 082-338-0107 of besoek www.nelspruit.com

Flea market at TANKS 11am - 2pm. 9 kms from Hazyview on the Sabie road.

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Goldpanning Competition @ Mac Mac Forest Retreat. Mac Mac Club Championships @ 14 – 15 July 2007

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The Nelspruit Photographic Society has its meeting on the third Thursday of every month at the Momentum Buidling, 33 Ferreira Street. All welcome. Enquiries: Ian Leach on 082-442-5496 or e-mail mwleachy@mweb.co.za or Tom Farmer 082-721-2919 or e-mail tfarmer@pamgolding.co.za

NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE ECONOMY RUN - DAY ONE The event, will follow a route through the Highveld to Breyten (where the first refuel will take place), through the mountainous countryside of Badplaas and Machadodorp to Milly's on the N4 (for the second refuel) and then through the picturesque and undulating Schoeman’s Kloof to the Bambi Motel turn-off to Lydenburg. The route then passes through Lydenburg and over the escarpment via the Long Tom Pass and down to Hazyview via the forestry town of Sabie. Day one will end with a final refuel at the Big 5 service station in Hazyview from 15.30.

NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE ECONOMY RUN - DAY TWO starts from the Numbi Hotel at 08.00 and takes competitors on a 320 km route towards Bushbuckridge, to Graskop, through Sabie to Nelspruit, Kaapsche Hoop and down the mountain to the pulp mill town of Ngodwana for a refuel. Then it’s on to Sudwala (site of the historic caves), Rosehaugh, White River and, finally, back to Hazyview, gateway to the Kruger National Park and the many private game reserves that border this world famous wildlife sanctuary.

The final refuel will be back at the Big 5 service station from 13.00. The prize-giving dinner will be at the Numbi Hotel from 19.00.

MEDITATION GROUPS: The Here & Now Meditation Group meets every second Saturday morning (9.30 - 11.00am) and every second Wednesday evening (6.00 - 7.30pm) at the Crystal Gateway White River. R30.00pp, tea and biscuits supplied. Booking essential. Contact Sanna 076 695 5261 or pop into the shop at 40 William Lynn Str White River for more information.

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24 - 26 August 2007 GETAWAY SHOW - @ the Coca-Cola dome, Northgate.
We were thrilled with the results of our 2006 Show. We had a visitor increase in excess of 10 per cent - the highest number of visitors reported in the past four year period! The increased marketing around the show, together with the combined audience of DStv viewers and Getaway readers, attracted a high-quality visitor to the show.

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Spring Jive Party @ Mac Mac Forest Retreat. Join us for another of our popular parties... Mac Mac Eco Trails - Tel: (013) 764 2376 Email: macmacquad@mweb.co.za

MEDITATION GROUPS: The Here & Now Meditation Group meets every second Saturday morning (9.30 - 11.00am) and every second Wednesday evening (6.00 - 7.30pm) at the Crystal Gateway White River. R30.00pp, tea and biscuits supplied. Booking essential. Contact Sanna 076 695 5261 or pop into the shop at 40 William Lynn Str White River for more information.

Flea market at TANKS 11am - 2pm. 9 kms from Hazyview on the Sabie road.

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FLY FISHING COMPETITION - In support of the Game Rangers of Africa. This is an open invitation to the second annual fly-fishing challenge of the Game Rangers Association of Africa (GRAA). Funds will go towards enhancing the role of the Game Ranger in Africa. The competition will be held on Saturday, 8 September 2007, at the waters of the Waterval Boven Trout Association, in Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga. Registration starts at 06:00, and fishing from 07:00.The costs are R320-00 per angler and R200-00 per non-angler. This cost includes morning coffee and rusks, braai lunch with two cold-drinks or beers, and a dinner prize-giving function, as well as a demonstration on preparing fish dishes. Bring the whole family for an enjoyable week-end.

Contact for more information, entry and an accommodation list:
Marius Fuls: 083-305 3104 / marius.fuls@gmail.com
Johann Botha: 013-282 6110 / (f) 086-608 7106 / estbotha@mweb.co.za
 

 The Selati Africycle Tour takes place on 9 – 15 September 2007. Africycle website www.africycle.co.za . Stage 1: Badplaas - Malelane,

The Selati Africycle Tour takes place on 9 – 15 September 2007. Africycle website www.africycle.co.za . Stage 2: Malelane – Nelspruit,

IThe Selati Africycle Tour takes place on 9 – 15 September 2007. Africycle website www.africycle.co.za . Stage 3: Nelspruit – Lydenburg

The Selati Africycle Tour takes place on 9 – 15 September 2007. Africycle website www.africycle.co.za . Stage 4: Lydenburg – Blyde River,

The Selati Africycle Tour takes place on 9 – 15 September 2007. Africycle website www.africycle.co.za . Stage 5: Blyde River – Sabie,

The Selati Africycle Tour takes place on 9 – 15 September 2007. Africycle website www.africycle.co.za . Stage 6: Sabie - Nelspruit

The Selati Africycle Tour takes place on 9 – 15 September 2007. Africycle website www.africycle.co.za . Stage 7: Nelspruit Time Trial

MEDITATION GROUPS: The Here & Now Meditation Group meets every second Saturday morning (9.30 - 11.00am) and every second Wednesday evening (6.00 - 7.30pm) at the Crystal Gateway White River. R30.00pp, tea and biscuits supplied. Booking essential. Contact Sanna 076 695 5261 or pop into the shop at 40 William Lynn Str White River for more information.
 

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The Nelspruit Photographic Society has its meeting on the third Thursday of every month at the Momentum Buidling, 33 Ferreira Street. All welcome. Enquiries: Ian Leach on 082-442-5496 or e-mail mwleachy@mweb.co.za or Tom Farmer 082-721-2919 or e-mail tfarmer@pamgolding.co.za
 

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Reunion for all ex-pupils and teachers of Discovery Commercial High/Ontdekkers High School at Tuscan BBQ, Lynnwood, Pretoria.
Enquiries: Amanda on 072-927-7591 or http://reunie1977. wetpaint.com
 

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25 - 29th - Mosambique Quad Trip. Join as for a few days riding in Mosambique.This one will become a popular annual event. Mac Mac Eco Trails - Tel: (013) 764 2376 Email: macmacquad@mweb.co.za
 

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MEDITATION GROUPS: The Here & Now Meditation Group meets every second Saturday morning (9.30 - 11.00am) and every second Wednesday evening (6.00 - 7.30pm) at the Crystal Gateway White River. R30.00pp, tea and biscuits supplied. Booking essential. Contact Sanna 076 695 5261 or pop into the shop at 40 William Lynn Str White River for more information.
 

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BirdLife Lowveld hosts an exciting Bird Identification Course led by well-known Johannesburg birder and popular tour group leader Clive Hopcroft at Bundu Lodge on 5 - 7 October 2007. Booking is essential. Members R150.00/Non members R200.00, teas and lunch included. Payment on registration. For more
information call Karen Bullen on 083 305 8553 or John Broodryk on 083 254 0896
 

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Flea market at TANKS 11am - 2pm. 9 kms from Hazyview on the Sabie road.

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The Nelspruit Photographic Society has its meeting on the third Thursday of every month at the Momentum Buidling, 33 Ferreira Street. All welcome. Enquiries: Ian Leach on 082-442-5496 or e-mail mwleachy@mweb.co.za or Tom Farmer 082-721-2919 or e-mail tfarmer@pamgolding.co.za

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26-28th Quad Torque - Join the Quad Torque group for the weekend at Mac Mac Eco Trails. Riding on Saturday & Sunday. Acc & catering included. Tel: (011) 706 6980 Quad Torque
 

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160km Mac Mac Forest Ride (quads & 2 wheelers). 160km marked trail through mountains, forests, pass waterfalls, stunning views & scenery. Lunch in Pilgrim's Rest. - Mac Mac Eco Trails - Tel: (013) 764 2376 Email: macmacquad@mweb.co.za
 

Flea market at TANKS 11am - 2pm. 9 kms from Hazyview on the Sabie road.
 

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9-11th - Lifestyle Quad Adventures @ Mac Mac Eco Trails. Abe and his group comes for the weekend. Riding on Saturday & Sunday. Acc & catering included. Abe: 082 940 6674 Tel: (012) 546 7823 abe@lifestyleadventures.co.za
 

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The Nelspruit Photographic Society has its meeting on the third Thursday of every month at the Momentum Buidling, 33 Ferreira Street. All welcome. Enquiries: Ian Leach on 082-442-5496 or e-mail mwleachy@mweb.co.za or Tom Farmer 082-721-2919 or e-mail tfarmer@pamgolding.co.za
 

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Family Adventures' Graskop Forest Ride @ Mac Mac Eco Trails - The biggest event of the year. Last year they were 212 riders. 160km marked trail through mountains, forests, pass Waterfalls, stunning views & scenery. Acc & catering included. Glen: 072 177 0621 Corine: 082 870 6134 Email: foleyg@mweb.co.za
 

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Bush Bandits @ Mac Mac Eco Trails - Riding on Saturday & Sunday. Acc & catering included. Email: info@bushbandits.co.za Mac Mac Eco Trails - Tel: (013) 764 2376 Email: macmacquad@mweb.co.za
 

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Flea market at TANKS 11am - 2pm. 9 kms from Hazyview on the Sabie road.
 

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