Pencil these events into your diary right now …
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With a deep interest and passion for human issues and how social media affects us all, Jane Linley-Thomas, founder of JLT and The ReJoyce Collection and co-founder of KindnessCan, hosts a weekly Coffee and Conversation live on Instagram. We’ve tuned in and they’re really great food for thought. During the lives, Jane talks openly with experts who share insight and expertise on important topics. She also engages in deep conversation with special guests, from all walks of life, who share heart-breaking and inspiring stories in order to encourage, empower and uplift those listening. Featured guests for August include extreme swimmer, inspirational speaker and performance coach Ryan Stramrod on August 7, Durban musician Freddie L on August 14, speaker, author, teaching pastor and coach Jess Basson on August 21, and free surfer Ricky Basnett on August 28. Details: You can tune in every Monday at 8am @janelinley_thomas
Worth the drive …
The calm and quiet of the beautiful Fort Nottingham will wake to the distinctive sounds of bagpipes, drums, marching bands and all things Scottish, as the annual Fort Nottingham Highland Gathering returns to the Midlands for a day of nostalgia, heritage and ancient tradition. This year, the family-friendly event will feature a range of stalls of locally-sourced goods, food and beverage stalls, field demos, dog events and children’s activities. The core focus is as always the various Highland Games showcasing brute strength and stamina: tossing the caber; tug-o’-war, walk the weight, the kilted mile; hammer throw; weight over the bar and stone put. The competitive athleticism will be complemented by the grace and precision of Celtic dancing, piped bands and of course, the rousing bag pipes. Guests are invited to get into the spirit of the occasion by wearing tartan, eating shortbread and sampling whisky! Held on Women’s Day – August 9 – it’s a fun-filled event worth the drive for Durbanites. Details: Book your tickets on Quicket.
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The Dino Expo has switched up gears; and its full throttle towards a jaw-dropping Jurassic jungle experience is perfect for the whole family. Spread over a 12 000m2, the exhibition has evolved into a multi-sectional experience boasting everything you can imagine. There’s the Dino Expo, Jurassic Giants, Dinosaur Street Theatre, reptile show, amusement rides and activities, dinosaur playground, jumping castle area, fossil digging, a market, food stalls, chisa nyama and a picnic area with live music DJs. Visitors can choose which sections of the exhibition they want to see depending on their preferences and budgets, and tickets will be valid for the whole day, excluding the rides and activities. The adventure unfolds in Durbs at Greyville Racecourse from August 11 to 20 and tickets are priced from R30 to R420. Details: durban.dinoworldsa.com
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For the first time in South Africa, Indian Idols Season 13 winner Rishi Singh, runner-up Mani Dharamkot and finalists Deboshmita Roy and Bidipta Chakraborty, team up for a musical extravaganza at the Globe, Suncoast on Friday, August 25 at 20.15pm. In celebrating 28 years in show biz, Showtime Promotions will be offering the first 150 tickets for R28 each! These tickets will be limited to two per person. Thereafter they’re priced from R280 to R1000 and more for VIP.
Details: Buy online on Ticketpro or at SPAR outlets.
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Celebrating its 10th birthday, the Parklive Festival returns to Durban with an incredible music line-up. Presented by Breakout Events in association with One Fiinix Live, the festival welcomes acclaimed British singer and songwriter JP Cooper who performs as part of his first-ever World Tour. Local favourites Matthew Mole, GoodLuck, Veranda Panda and Tanner Wareham will also bring there best to the stage at the uMphafa Field at Durban Botanical Gardens. It’s all happening on Sunday, August 27 from 12pm to 6.30pm. Tickets are priced from R195 to R395 and are available from Howler. Details: howler.co.za/parklive-durban
