{"id":183030,"date":"2018-07-23T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-07-23T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/183030\/annual-ahgie-festival-set-to-be-fun-for-all\/"},"modified":"2018-07-23T13:36:59","modified_gmt":"2018-07-23T11:36:59","slug":"annual-ahgie-festival-set-to-be-fun-for-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/07\/23\/annual-ahgie-festival-set-to-be-fun-for-all\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Ahgie-festival set to be fun for all"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After the huge success of the Ahgie-festival over the past few years and the wonderful community support, Afrikaanse Ho\u00ebrskool Germiston will once again be hosting a festival.<\/p>\n<p>The event is set to take place on August 4, from 8am to 4pm, on the school\u2019s sports fields.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>There will once again be fun for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>Dinky Dolly Nursery School and Heavenly Flowers Private School will keep the youngsters occupied with a programme of events, which will include tag rugby, a Mr and Miss Heavenly Flowers (different age groups) competition and other items for the youngsters.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Primary and high school learners can take part in fun activities, like helicopter flips from the hockey fields.<\/p>\n<p>A flea market (which can still accommodate more stalls) with an array of items like jewellery, plants, ornaments, wooden crafts, bangles and creative arts will be available for the shoppers.<\/p>\n<p>And if you are feeling hungry there will be a host of different food stalls, including curry and rice, boerewors rolls, rib burgers, bunny chows, breakfast buns, pancakes, pizza, cupcakes, sweets and cold drinks available.<\/p>\n<p>Lexus cars, vintage motor cars, motorcycles, a dog show by Paws, a dog show by the EMPD K9 Unit, a show by a Volkspele group, and an open stage where local singers and dancers will perform will all add to the fun.<\/p>\n<p>The very popular House of Horrors (spookhuis) will also be an attraction, as well as the tombola table and other games.<\/p>\n<p>Funky Limos, wrestling demonstrations (10 professional wrestlers), an SANDF exhibition, SAPS and the three local CPFs will all be at the festival.<\/p>\n<p>Epworth Children\u2019s Village will have a bookstall and the LamDel Residents Association will also have a stall.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/182917\/kirsten-is-a-highland-dancing-superstar\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kirsten is a Highland dancing superstar<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/182207\/little-ones-from-pitter-patter-learn-all-about-cargo-screening\/\" target=\"_blank\">Little ones from Pitter Patter learn all about cargo screening<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Senior citizens (70 years and older) can relax in the shaded tea garden with a free cup of coffee or tea and something sweet to eat.<\/p>\n<p>The community is invited to come and join in the fun and get to know the people in their neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<p>There is a nominal entrance fee per person, as well as a parking fee to park your vehicle on the premises.<\/p>\n<p>The school thanks Pick n Pay Lambton owner Jacques van Wyk for the huge contribution towards the festival, as well as Garth Miller of Mike\u2019s Kitchen for their sponsorship towards the school.<\/p>\n<p>All support and contributions towards the school are appreciated.<\/p>\n<p>To book a stall or for more information call 011 827 2524.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-admin\/germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\">germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za <\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"mailto:leighh@caxton.co.za\">leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/germistoncitynews\/\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a 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