OUR FACILITIES

Bowling Green

The Inchanga Park Bowling Club is facilitated by an active and enthusiastic committee and offers a very well maintained bowling green focusing on the social element of bowling – mixing together, fellowship, laughter and just having fun and enjoyment.

An active group of bowlers from beginners, who are always so welcome to join in, to seasoned players play bowls on Wednesday afternoons (casual dress code) and ‘Play for a Prize’, usually chickens or mince packs, on Saturday mornings (whites).

Halfway tea and cake is served and a pub gathering for liquid refreshments to soothe parched throats rounds off a great feel-good session of relaxation, fresh air and exercise with happy people.

Entertaining sponsored events; twilight competitions with exciting prizes; dinners, braai and boerie roll evenings are regularly organised and a sumptuous Bowler’s Christmas lunch rounds off the year.

Experienced bowlers will always encourage, assist and lend a willing hand to develop new players.

Everyone is welcome.

Swimming Pool & Braai Area

Located in the main common recreational area of the village, a sparkling swimming pool with relaxing sun-loungers, chairs and tables and adjacent community braai area entices residents to laze in the sun for Vitamin D therapy; cool off during the hot summer months, or to enjoy carefree braais and Sunday breakfasts with family and friends.

To add exercise to an invigorating dip in the pool, energetic residents can participate in stimulating arranged aquarobic classes.

Visitors and grandchildren under supervision are most welcome and the venue in a lush green setting lends itself perfectly to special celebratory functions with loved ones.

Tennis Court

Once again the emphasis is on social mixed tennis and good wholesome outdoor exercise with friends. A group of spirited enthusiasts play on a regular weekly basis, often in the late afternoon when it is cooler. For more competitive players, fellow likeminded players are more than willing to take up the challenge.

Social Gatherings

The recreational hall is tastefully adorned with hanging collages of wonderful memories of special gatherings of residents and provides for a wide variety of upbeat, fun social events.

These include a bi-weekly Friday evening supper club where a tasty, reasonably priced meal is served; themed dinner dances – Valentine’s; St Patrick’s Day; spring day, with beautiful décor and our own DJ to create a wonderful welcoming atmosphere for all (including singles) and ultimately the most magnificent Christmas dinner dance with meticulous planning and attention to detail in every element for the most unforgettable and thoroughly enjoyable year end celebration.

Bring and share dinner evenings incorporating bingo; quiz nights; donkey derby or just an enjoyable get together are regular occurrences for residents

A cosy social club bar with adjoining lounge and outdoor balcony is a popular gathering spot on Monday evenings when the menfolk play pool and darts in the hall; Wednesday and Saturday following bowls and Friday for happy hour, supper club or organised pub meals.

Monday afternoon is Canasta time for the ladies and a gym class with supervised toning exercises happens twice weekly. Arts and crafts workshops also take place in the hall. Village market days are held and residents have the opportunity to invite friends and relatives to join for tea and eats and to browse a vast selection of foodstuff, plants, clothing, pet’s accessories and homemade crafts that sell for a bargain.

The Inchanga Queens Own MOTH Shellhole is active and has its own bar characteristically filled with a variety of interesting memorabilia. All are welcome on Tuesday and Thursday evenings to join in. You may even be fortunate in the monthly luck draw! MOTH members provide valuable fund raising support for a number of deserving charity organisations and do a sterling job on Comrades Marathon Day to control parking and keep hungry and thirsty supporter’s well satisfied.  New membership to this worthy cause is always encouraged for residents wanting to give back to the less fortunate.

Dedicated and caring residents run the ‘Charity Drive’ initiative which includes a seconds shop and vibrant Friday morning ‘catch up and chat’ coffee corner. All proceeds are directed towards making a difference in the lives of residents or staff requiring assistance or support. Meals are prepared and personally delivered to the sick and folks recovering from medical procedures.

For brain food and to occupy the bookworms and jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts a public library on the property has a vast selection of books; puzzles and DVD’s available to suit all interests.

Spiritual support is enabled through a devoted prayer group who gather together on a regular basis for prayer requests, Bible study and fellowship.

Walking around the village alone, with friends or a dog companion in a safe environment is relaxing and revitalising and relished by many. Yes we are dog friendly and allow small dogs!

Whatever your interest, there is plenty to keep you active and stimulated, however nothing is forced and residents can choose their own level of interaction and participation.

Gardens

Individual sites are approximately 500 sq meters with many residents taking great pride, pleasure and enjoyment in developing and maintaining magnificent and tranquil garden settings which explode in assorted colours in the spring and summer months.

Residents look after their gardens and to assist, a grass cutting service is offered and garden refuse is collected and removed on a weekly basis. The upkeep of common areas to enhance the appeal and beauty of the village is ongoing by dedicated maintenance staff.

Indigenous trees and shrubs attract a wide variety of birdlife with over 70 species positively identified by birding enthusiasts. Guinea fowl roam freely and woolly necked storks are frequent garden visitors.

Monkeys are of course prevalent yet as policy we strive to deter them in the best manner possible and to co-exist harmoniously with them. Their amusing antics, especially the little ones, provide many residents with much joy.

Views

The position and hillside setting of the village affords a variety of panoramic views over the valley, surrounding green hills, forests and natural vegetation. Ever swirling Yellow Billed Kites glide effortlessly on thermals in search of a nibble and nest in forest trees. Tucked away from the approaching public roads, views of traffic and neighbouring sites are mostly eliminated.