Community calendar for Benoni residents — plan your weekends and weekday evenings
Benoni’s local calendar is busy over the next few weeks with arts, sport, markets and community meetings aimed at families, hobbyists and volunteers. The listings below draw on a roundup published by the Benoni City Times and set out dates, venues and contact details so residents can book, take part or support local causes.
Highlights include a gallery launch in Northmead, a spring walk at Fairleads Retirement Village, regular club nights for Scrabble and bridge players, the monthly Bunny Park market, and two fund‑raisers in early October supporting the Benoni Child Welfare and Village Walk Retirement Estate.
Practical details:
- Art gallery launch — Robin House, Northmead, 12 September, 18:00. Entry R50 including snacks; bring your own wine. Booking essential; WhatsApp 060 912 9170, according to the Benoni City Times.
- Spring walk — Fairleads Retirement Village, 12 September, 09:00. Cost R120 which includes boerewors and ice‑cream. Live music and refreshments will be on sale; participants are asked to bring a picnic basket.
- Benoni Scrabble Club — meets every Monday, Blue Forest Girl Guide Hall, 65 Van Rooyen St, Morehill, 14:00. New and experienced players welcome. Contact Viv: 073 147 5505.
- East Rand Woodworkers’ Association — meets every third Wednesday at Northfield Methodist Church fellowship hall, Aerodrome Drive, Airfield. Open to beginners through professionals. Contact Rudolph: 084 762 0789.
- Actonville Child and Family Welfare Society AGM — 16 September, 19:30, 1234 Mia St. RSVP Yussuf on 011 421 4879 or 083 300 7770.
- Benoni Northerns Bridge Club — meets every Thursday at Benoni Northerns Sports Club from 12:45. Newcomers are welcome. Contact Pat: 073 196 9028.
- Bunny Park market and car boot sale — every last Saturday of the month, next on 26 September, 09:00–14:00. Booking essential; R30 per child for treasure hunt. Janine: 072 713 3332.
- Heritage Day fun run for Benoni Child Welfare — 3 October, 08:30 at Benoni Child Welfare premises, 3rd Ave, Northmead. Options: 1km or 5km. Entry R100 (13 years and older), R50 (six to 12), under six free. Live music and refreshments. Info: 011 849 5241 / 071 177 2283.
- Benoni SPCA Community Market — first Saturday of the month from 3 October, SPCA premises, Lakefield, 08:00–14:00. R5 entrance. Car wash, dogs on leads welcome; donations of pet food encouraged. Book a stall: Morne 082 968 0913 or Toeksie 083 387 6309.
- Village Walk Retirement Estate — Wizard of Walk Fun Walk — 10 October, Kirschner Road, Brentwood Park, 09:00–12:00. A fundraising walk to buy patio chairs for the frail-care outdoor area. Participants are invited to “follow the yellow brick road”.
“The What’s On is for NPOs, sport and social clubs, schools, churches and small businesses,” the Benoni City Times reported, inviting groups to email event details to benonicitytimes@caxton.co.za.
Quick reference table
| Date | Event | Venue | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Art gallery launch | Robin House, Northmead | R50 |
| 12 Sep | Spring walk | Fairleads Retirement Village | R120 |
| 16 Sep | Actonville Child & Family Welfare AGM | 1234 Mia St | — |
| 26 Sep | Bunny Park market & car boot sale | Bunny Park | Booking essential |
| 03 Oct | Heritage Day fun run | Benoni Child Welfare, 3rd Ave, Northmead | R100 / R50 |
| 03 Oct onward | Benoni SPCA Community Market | SPCA, Lakefield | R5 |
| 10 Oct | Wizard of Walk Fun Walk | Village Walk Retirement Estate | Fundraiser |
These listings are useful for residents who want to support local charities, join hobby groups or simply find weekend activities. If you represent an NPO, school, church, sports club or small business and want your event considered for inclusion in the What’s On column, the Benoni City Times requested submissions by email to benonicitytimes@caxton.co.za.
Keep this guide handy: volunteer-run markets and fund‑raisers are both social hubs and practical ways to channel support back into Benoni neighbourhoods. Watch notices from organisers for last‑minute changes and remember to book where asked — several events require advance booking or RSVP.
