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sinivernewbie
1 post
Location: London


Posted:
hey everyone

Im a south african who has been living in London for just over a year and has finally decided to return to south africa.
i recently started spinning, and my big worry is not being able to find people to spin with in South Africa.
if there is anyone on this site who knows of any places, groups, courses ect... in SA pleasssssssse let me know!
thankyou so much
love light and lucid dreams to you all
namaste

what the caterpillar call the end of the world. The master calls the butterfly


ZenoophSILVER Member
psychadelic pyro
570 posts
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa


Posted:
Hallo and welcome.

It's cool to see other South Africans on HoP.

We have a weekly spinning meet in Johannesburg. PM me for more details

Normality is the playground of the unimaginative


BirdGOLD Member
now available in "advanced"
6,086 posts
Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom


Posted:
Hello!

Welcome to HoP!

wave weavesmiley

My state of mind is not yours to define!

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."


blu_valleySILVER Member
fluffy mess
197 posts
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom


Posted:
Hello and welcome to HOP!

Theres a big spinning scene in Durban too. I'm not too sure how regular the meets are but if you are interested PM me and I can give you the number of a very lovelly lady (who was the first person to start teaching me poi many many years ago), who will be able to help you. She also makes the most beautiful poi and fire chains. biggrin

"I want to know if you can see beauty even when it's not pretty, every day,and if you can source your own life from its presence.." - Oriah Mountain Dreamer


awakenSILVER Member
The Evil Pixie (apparently)
716 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia


Posted:
Hiya Siniver!

Looks like you needn't have worried at all! smile

Welcome and I hope you have heaps of fun on Hop. It's priceless!

rock hopping, hop-scotching, pippy pocky stocking - Sureau - wink thanks Jen! biggrin

Ry: I can't hear you. I'm listening to The Spice Girls.


faith enfireBRONZE Member
wandering thru the woods of WI
3,556 posts
Location: Wisconsin, USA


Posted:
hi

Faith
Nay, whatever comes one hour was sunlit and the most high gods may not make boast of any better thing than to have watched that hour as it passed


BrennPLATINUM Member
Will carpal your tunnel in a minute.
3,286 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia


Posted:
Welcome to HoP smile hug

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Apiestranger
2 posts

Posted:
Hey guys,
I have a fire staff that I bought in London but am back in Cape Town now-does anyone know of fire staff and poi shops in Cape Town?

poifun_academyauntyyo@poifun.sa
4 posts
Location: south africa kzn


Posted:
hi fire bugs

poi and staffun academy kzn margate sa

academy teaching poi and staff
manufacturing poi and staff

setting south africa alight for the last 5 years


astonSILVER Member
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa


Posted:
Apie: Try www.firetribe.co.za I think. From what I gather, they have more or less cornered the CT market....

'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland


Cean_Herzstranger
2 posts

Posted:
I am 100% addicted to poi! smile

I am new to the scene, also from Jhb South Africa and LOVING IT! I got my poi a month or so ago and I can't stop playing with them. (3 hours a day at least). Please, if there is anyone around who would like to spin and practice together, please get in touch. My name is Cean, I stay in Honeydew and my contact number is 082 964 5811.
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DentrassiGOLD Member
ZORT!
3,045 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia


Posted:
i know of another spinner in Honeydew. I think she regularly goes to a drum circle about 20mins west of honeydew, every second friday. will try to track down some info.

D.ubbrollsmile

"Here kitty kitty...." - Schroedinger.


BrunoFireDesireGOLD Member
Fire Guy
4 posts
Location: Austria


Posted:
Hey Guys

I am from Fire Desire and we do a weekly fire night open for anyone to join.
So come join us every wednesday at cool running fourways from about 8pm till late.

Also see our Facebook group for news on fire events around the country.
Search for FB group: Fire Desire - Fire poi and staff community
Blogspot: https://firedesiresa.blogspot.com/

Regardsn

Give me Fuel! Give me FIRE, Give me that which I DESIRE!


MagicStuntsBRONZE Member
stranger and stranger
19 posts
Location: Pretoria, South Africa


Posted:
Hi Bruno, good to see you're on here too. Dentrassi the Lady is probably Tracy of Night Light and the drum circle would be Klitsgras

Got a brand new gallery


astonSILVER Member
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa


Posted:
Why are all the South Africans in the wrong part of the country?

'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland


blu_valleySILVER Member
fluffy mess
197 posts
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom


Posted:
There are South Africans all over the country, you just arn't looking hard enough. wink

"I want to know if you can see beauty even when it's not pretty, every day,and if you can source your own life from its presence.." - Oriah Mountain Dreamer


astonSILVER Member
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa


Posted:
Pish. I meant the South African Spinning community.

There is a small, isolated pocket in Grahamstown, a reasonable scene up in Gauteng, another one in Cape Town and a few people around Durban.

That is about it. At least that I know of.

'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland


Lionessloustranger
4 posts
Location: California


Posted:
hello anyone - everyone smile
I am coming over to South Africa, actually have been over 10 times, first saw poi there years ago, but finally learned how to spin and so will be bring my fire toys with me this time so I can spin while out in the bush on my safari! Can anyone tell me what you call the fuel you spin with? In the states we call it White Gas. It has to be a type that I can eat with as well smile so no lamp oils. Anyone? Thanks so much! I will be there for the Cup finals and then off onto my safari to spin, spin, spin!

Thanks!!!!!!
LionessLou

Zephyre PhoenixFamiliar stranger giving out popcorn. (formerly Ascilith)
1,264 posts
Location: Lawrence, KS


Posted:
wait, were you trying to star your own thread here?

Never take candy from strangers...... But popcorn is okay!


astonSILVER Member
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa


Posted:
Answered in the thread you revived elsewhere. Not aware of anyone using anything but paraffin, but you might try benzene. At least according to one table of names I saw....

'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland


Lionessloustranger
4 posts
Location: California


Posted:
THank you so much! I really appreciate it!

LionessLou

Lionessloustranger
4 posts
Location: California


Posted:
Thanks for the names and sorry for popping in on a "thread" I am new here and have not a clue what I am doing smile

Lionesslou

astonSILVER Member
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa


Posted:
No trouble.

If you wish to, feel free to create a thread in here introducing yourself. smile

'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland


FireDesireBrunoBRONZE Member
Flame Wielder
20 posts
Location: South Africa, JHB


Posted:
Hey my Fellow South Africans smile

Fire Desire Poi & Staff Community is a South African based Poi Community that I help Run. We have been working hard at building the website and run regular poi/staff related events.

Come check us out smile

www.FireDesire.co.za

Unity through Love, Light & Poi


Flow DNAGOLD Member
Destroyer of ceiling light fixtures
433 posts
Location: Cape Town, South Africa


Posted:
Originally Posted By: astonWhy are all the South Africans in the wrong part of the country?

So what's the "right" part of the country then?

Ask me about flow, and prepare to listen for the rest of your life, or tell me to stop talking eventually...


astonSILVER Member
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa


Posted:
Closer to Grahamstown. Or on the north coast of KZN. tongue2

On the other hand, living in a bubble is fun, even if less than inspiring.

'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland


Tami_van_GenderenBRONZE Member
stranger
2 posts
Location: South Africa


Posted:
Heya, i'm in SA, Rynfield Benoni, am part of a belly dance studio, we also dance with fire and do poi, any spinners nearby who want to join us?

Tami_van_GenderenBRONZE Member
stranger
2 posts
Location: South Africa


Posted:
sorry new on the block and am trying to figure out how this works...Originally Posted By: Tami_van_GenderenHeya, i'm in SA, Rynfield Benoni, am part of a belly dance studio, we also dance with fire and do poi, any spinners nearby who want to join us?

astonSILVER Member
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa


Posted:
Welcome!

Feel free to make yourself a proper intro thread and then dive on in to the fun. smile

'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland


Warlokstranger
1 post

Posted:
Hiya!

I'm very keen to start learning how to use Poi - absolutely loved watching it and want to learn how to do it.

Any idea who I can contact in Johannesburg for classes or meetings?

Would really appreciate some help! smile

Thanks

clintonozzy
2 posts
Location: pringle bay cape town south africa


Posted:
hi everyone im clinton and i been doing poi for almost two years now. i recently moved to pringle bay and im looking for some people close by to spin with. ill also be offering lessons to interested people who want to learn.

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