{"id":95282,"date":"2015-07-26T07:20:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-26T05:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/95282\/school-set-to-host-big-festival\/"},"modified":"2015-07-24T14:58:04","modified_gmt":"2015-07-24T12:58:04","slug":"school-set-to-host-big-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2015\/07\/26\/school-set-to-host-big-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Come to the Ahgie-festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After the huge success of the Ahgie-festival, last year, and the community support, Afrikaanse Ho\u00ebrskool Germiston will again be hosting a festival, this year.<\/p>\n<p>There will be something to do for all ages.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The activities will take place on the school\u2019s sport fields from 8am to 4pm.<\/p>\n<p>Activities will accommodate children from nursery school age up to senior citizens.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Dinky Dolly Nursery School will keep the youngsters occupied with a programme of events, which will include bouncing balls, running with water in cups, Miss Butterfly and Mr Muscle (two age categories), three-legged races, cutting ribbons, sack races, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Prizes will be given to participants.<\/p>\n<p>Primary and high school pupils can take part in a Cross-Fit competition hosted by Gym Physique, other fun activities, a soccer competition and arm wrestling against the Arm Sports Maniacs.<\/p>\n<p>Come and see how the serious \u201cboys\/men\u201d do their thing and win an opportunity to go and take part in the South African Arm Wrestling Championships, representing the Marco Rossi Classics.<\/p>\n<p>Both males and females can compete.<\/p>\n<p>A flea market with different food stalls, second-hand books and other interesting stalls will be available.<\/p>\n<p>There will be a display of motor cars and motorcycles, a tea garden, a dog show by Paws, a dog show by Bidvest Protea Coin dogs, a show by a Volkspele group, a Renate School of Dancing show, an open stage where local people will perform, for example, Nadia Nolan (ex-scholar and TV Noot vir Noot finalist), Suzette, Anthea Badenhorst, Charlene Olivier and revue soloists.<\/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>A jumping castle will be available for youngsters.<\/p>\n<p>The local CPF and SAPS will also be present for people to join or get more information.<\/p>\n<p>The SANDF will have an exhibition of weapons and vehicles which will also serve as a career opportunity event for pupils, and all high school students in the community are welcome to attend.<\/p>\n<p>This was a very popular exhibition last year.<\/p>\n<p>The community is invited to come along for a fun-filled day.<\/p>\n<p>There is an entrance fee, as well as a fee to park your vehicle on the premises.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Related articles:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/92416\/get-involved-in-the-ahgie-festivalfees\/\" target=\"_blank\">Get involved in the Ahgie Festival\/Fees<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-below-post-content\">\n<div class='tenancy_slot tenancy_slot_1 jannah_ad' style='display: none;' data-query-id='39350fb4e01d14d08a9a9662191c46ae'><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>School set to host big 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