Fun Day At The Aberdeen Bowl’s Club

On Tuesday 16th June a ‘Fun Day’ was held at the Aberdeen Bowl’s Club for anyone wanting to donate R20 for a very good lunch. The local professionals played with first-time bowlers in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, which has resulted in quite a few new players who will be joining the Club.

Despite the four different weather seasons experienced during the morning’s play, everyone enjoyed themselves.

Article By: Joan Tinker

A.B.E.T. Learners Write Level 4 Certificate

On Wednesday afternoon Linda Plaatjies 29 (left) and Daisy Van Crent 35 (right) prepared to write their final examinations for a Level 4 Certificate. Both Linda and Daisy have studied for Grade 11 and 12 through the Adult Basic Education Training (A.B.E.T.) programme. Their studies encompassed 8 subjects which they completed over 2 years.
Teaching instruction is given by local teachers to the A.B.E.T. students in the afternoons from 2pm to 4pm.
The local teachers and community work together with the Principals of the Kamdebo Primary School and the Luxolo Intermediate School to assist A.B.E.T.
Their aim is to introduce a higher level of education to those learners who have not completed their schooling, and a necessary level of education to those people who have not had the fortunate experience of ever attending school.
These dedicated teachers go into the communities and search for people who need a level of skills in order to find work, and introduce them to the possibilities of further studies to achieve this.
A.B.E.T. also concentrates on teaching people to read and write.The response A.B.E.T. is receiving from the local communities is good, and they are hoping to introduce different courses soon, and to achieve the status of having an ‘A.B.E.T. Centre’ in Aberdeen, instead of just being a satellite branch.

Article By: Joan Tinker

Aberdeen's Conquering Lions Fight Back Bravely

Last Sunday saw the Thembalesizwe Sports Grounds abuzz with excitement as local football team, Conquering Lions played host to two visiting football clubs, Seven Leaves and Pystor Football Club.
While both visiting teams compete in the A Division of the Mass Participation Programme (MPP) Fun League, our very own Lions represent Aberdeen in both the U17 age group and the A Division, where they compete against teams of mostly adults.
The Conquering Lions did Aberdeen proud by drawing 2-2 against Seven Leaves and losing only 2-3 against Pystor FC.
Having come into existence in 2008, under the auspices of the Department of Sports and Recreations Siyadlala Mass Participation Programme, the under 17 and under 13 teams are showing immense promise.
The Siyadlala MPP is a community-based sports developmental programme aimed at "the development of sport in communities" and "the development of communities through sport".
The Programme does not provide any funding, but does assist with sporting equipment, where possible, as well as promotional materials and catering for large sports events.
Head Coach, Masterboy Blaai, is also the co-ordinator for the programme for the Aberdeen Hub.

Article By Way Of: Masterboy Blaai