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XMAS CAROLS AND MARKETS

Jacaranda FM Carols by Candlelight, Supersport Park, Centurion, Dec 6;
Montecasino Piazza, Fourways, Dec 8

In Pretoria
Pretoria Botanical Garden Green Xmas Night Market, Dec 3, from 4-9pm,
Pack a picnic blanket, bring your family and friends and come celebrate Christmas with us. Learn how to “Green” your X-mas in 2011. Live music, fresh food and drinks available, free pilates class, nature inspired and eco-friendly gifts

The Black Tie Ensemble A Xmas Concert, at ZK Matthews Hall Unisa, Pretoria, Dec 4 at 3pm, cost starts at R45 per ticket up to R110
The Concert will include much loved traditional carols & songs such as: Joy to the World The Twelve Days of Christmas Battle Hymn of the Republic, When a child is born Somer Kersfees O Holy Night The Holy City (Jerusalem), to name but a few. Come and experience the stirring melodies of the Festive Season, Dec 4

On West Rand
W.S. Botanical Gardens Moonlight Carols, Roodepoort, Dec 3, 6-9pm gates open 4pm
Come and join us as we sing the Christmas carols in glamorous fashion with the Mzansi Choir and Band, and march to the tune of the SA Irish Pipes & Drum to welcome the arrival of Santa Claus. The Botanical Society will sell candles and hand out song sheets. Light the candles and serenade the arrival of the Festive Season on a positive note. Bring camp chairs, picnic blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy the evening

On the East Rand
Lakeside Mall Carols by Candle Light, East Rand, Dec 3, 6 for 6.30 pm. Entrance is free
Xmas carolds to be  sung by Brendon White, Adrian Galliard and the Sweet Voice Vocal Ensemble to a spectacular Laser Light Show. lanterns will be let off into the sky as we make our Christmas wishes.Enter through entrance 1,

In Johannesburg
Dibuka and Alliance Française Xmas Flea Market on Dec 3, from 9am and its free

Dibuka and the Alliance Francaise invite you to the Christmas Flea market! Books, vintage clothes, artcraft, bric a brac,food, music and sales for the World Aids day. Story telling in English, Zulu and French

SPORTS PARTIES

Little Kickers SA
Organises soccer parties for little ones from 18 mnths to 8 yrs.The young party goers are  divided into teams, who play goal scoring games, there are obstacle courses and other ball games while the parents relax. The older ones play a game and the younger ones take part in a competition  In the end each kid gets a medal and certificate and the birthday boy gets a trophy. They have branches throughout the region on the East Rand, Centurion, Joburg, Midrand and the West Rand.

Archers of ZooLake
They will teach the group the basics, then organise a fun competition and play various types of archery games. Age: from 14 years onwards. Size: 10-15 people maximum, great for kids, corporates and team building exercises.

Action Sports Midrand & SandtonCricket, soccer, netball, volleyball and hockey parties in Midrand, Randburg and Sandton from 5yrs up to any age.  Play  supervised games with an official coach  and the parents can relax. For 16 kids.

You’ll find these and a whole lot more fantastic party ideas on www.jozikids.co.za on your computer or your cell phone.