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DIARY, cont’d course. Rothman Livestock Training Services, Irene. Call Andy 082 770-0480, Norman 082 547-7949 or Di 082 772-1208. www.rltsafrica.com. 20: Calf Rearing course. Rothman Livestock Training Services, Irene. Call Andy 082 770-0480, Norman 082 547-7949 or Di 082 772-1208. www.rltsafrica.com. 21: Full Moon 24-27: Meat Processing Course at the ARC Irene. Contact Annetjie Loubser 012 6729153 or [email protected]. 27 OR Saturday 28 OR Sunday 29 : all from 09:00 to 13:00. Workshop making melt and pour glycerine soaps. Refreshments, notes and basic kit are included in the course. Small groups for individual attention. The same course on all three mornings. Prepaid booking essential. R300 per person. Venue and list of other materials will be given with booking. Patsy Vergeer, Patsy's Potions, The Herb and Indigenous Plant Guild. Telephone office hours 011 393-3427 or 076 265-4948, [email protected]. 29: Last Quarter June 4: Beekeeping course for beginners of the 2016 summer season commences at 186 Uys St, Rynfield A/H at 9.30am. This is orientation day, free to all interested. Contact Peter Clark 011 362-2904. 5: World Environment Day 5: New Moon 7-10: Introductory Course in Pig Production at the ARC Irene. Contact Annetjie Loubser 012 672-9153 or [email protected]. 8: World Oceans Day 12: First Quarter 12: Astronomy with Claire Flanagan at the The Sheds, Gemstone Road, Crocodile River Reserve from 09:00 until mid/late morning. Cost: R60 pp (kids R30); Refreshments included. Info and booking: Jenny Cornish, [email protected] or 082 570 4798. Bring water, walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, camera! www.crocodileriverreserve.co.za 17: World Desertification Day 19 OR Monday 20, both from 09:00 to 13:00: Workshop Making Herb Wines and Liqueurs. Refreshments, notes and some ingredients are included. The same course on both mornings. Prepaid booking essential.R300 per event. Venue and list of ingredients will be given with booking. Patsy Vergeer, Patsy's Potions, The Herb and Indigenous Plant Guild. Telephone office hours 011 393-3427 or 076 2654948. [email protected]. 20 Full Moon 20-24: Introductory Course in Poultry Production at the ARC Irene. Contact Annetjie Loubser 012 672-9153 or [email protected]. 21: Solstice 27: Last Quarter July 4: New Moon 4: Aphelion 12: First Quarter 19: Full Moon 22 OR Saturday 23, both from 09:00 until 13:00. Workshop Making Dream Catchers. Refreshments, notes and kit included. The same course on both mornings. Prepaid booking essential. R300,00 per event. Venue will be given with booking. Patsy Vergeer, Patsy's Potions, The Herb and Indigenous Plant Guild. Telephone office hours 011 3933427 or 076 265-4948. [email protected]. 26: Last Quarter 29 – 4 Sep: Garden World's Annual Spring Festival. Watch these pages for full details in later editions. August 2: New Moon 10: First Quarter 15-19: Introductory Course in Small Stock Management at the ARC Irene. Contact Annetjie Loubser 012 672-9153 or [email protected]. 18: Full Moon 25: Last Quarter 26th OR Saturday 27th start of new 20 module herb course. One module a month. Prepaid booking essential. R300,00 per event. Includes refreshments and notes. Small classes for individual attention. Venue will be given with booking. Patsy Vergeer, Patsy's Potions, The Herb and Indigenous Plant Guild. Telephone office hours 011 393 3427 or 076 265 46 www.sasmallholder.co.za 4948. [email protected]. September 1-7: National Arbor Week 1: New Moon 1: Lunar Eclipse 5-9: Introductory Course in Beef Cattle Management at the ARC Irene. Contact Annetjie Loubser 012 672-9153 or [email protected]. 9: First Quarter 12-16: Meat Processing Course at the ARC Irene. Contact Annetjie Loubser 012 6729153 or [email protected]. 16: World Ozone Day 16: Full Moon 22: Equinox 23: Last Quarter 25th from 14:00 to 17:00 Propagating workshop in the garden. Complete list of all ingredients needed will be given with prepaid booking. R60,00 per person includes refreshments. Venue will be given on booking. Patsy Vergeer, Patsy's Potions, The Herb and Indigenous Plant Guild. telephone office hours 011 393 3427 or 076 265 4948.