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Saturday, December 6, 2025

BUMPER GLENWOOD CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY DAY

 


(Above: Succeed Manyisa, Ujala Sewpersad, Robin Opperman and Comfort Ngubane taken in front of the new mural by Robin Opperman. Pic by Shelley Kjonstad)

 

A fun and varied day of family activities comprising a morning market; a make-a-paper snowflake-decoration workshop; live music and a visit from Santa and his elves, will take place at Glenwood Village on Saturday December 13 from 09h00.

Robin Opperman and Ujala Sewpersad from Umcebo Design (black Tshirts) will be running a paper craft workshop.

Comfort Ngubane from Denis Hurley Centre Street Lit will be selling pre-read books and CDs at the market, and indeed trades daily at the centre. (in green)

Succeed Manyisa (AKA The Belt Man) will be selling stylish quality belts at the market, and indeed trades daily at the centre. (in red)

Santa will be visiting with some of his elves, in a fun and festive pop-up Santa’s Workshop on the upper level for the morning. Santa and co will be available for photos, and offering a slew of children-friendly activities including face painting, balloon twisting and colouring in.

Alongside Santa’s workshop, Robin Opperman and Ujala Sewpersad will be hosting a craft workshop where participants can learn to make a super-easy, but beautifully intricate handmade snowflake tree decoration. This is geared for older children and adults; and booking is required to participate. (Call Robin on 083 793 3408 to secure your spot. Cost is R100 which includes all necessary craft materials).

There will be a morning market on the upper level – offering Glenwood entrepreneurs an opportunity to showcase their wares and skills – offering fine art, greeting cards, sweet treats, books and CDs, pre-loved clothing, treasures and collectables, beadwork, belts, soaps and décor items. Durban’s own Ilza Oosthuizen will be playing a range of Christmas carols, festive songs and show tunes on the piano alongside the activity area.

For more information, contact 031 201 0137 (o/h).