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A feast of top musicians


A feast of top musicians
By Frank Chemaly
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Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market: (today) Open from 6.30am to 12.30pm with full Covid protocols. Fresh produce, crafts, ready-made foods, decor items, furniture, pet products, outdoor goods, nursery and jewellery as well as a nature trail and great view points. Call 031 777 4686.
Musgrave Market: (today) Under the trees at Berea Park for good food, good music and stalls selling arts and crafts, clothing, accessories, confectionery, baked goods, books, toys, plants, good quality second-hand items and more. From 9am to 2pm.
Golden Hours Market: (tomorrow) Relaxed family market at the Golden Hours School from 10am to 2pm. All Covid-19 protocols and strict physical distancing in place. Call Lyn at 083 262 3693. ....

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Durban's beloved pink locomotive needs a facelift


Durban’s beloved pink locomotive needs a facelift
By Tanya Waterworth
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Durban - More than 120 years old, the much-loved steam locomotive, known as the Stokers Train, at the old Kloof Station desperately needs to be refurbished.
Members of the Umgeni Steam Railway (USR) have launched a Facebook appeal for skills and materials to restore the majestic old train to her former glory.
A visit to the train this week revealed graffiti and rust scarring the bodywork, while the woodwork is also in a poor state of repair.
USR member Mark Beavis said the train was a favourite place for children to play, being a well-known attraction on the railway line next to the popular Stokers Arms on the old station. ....

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