South Coast DIrectory

The Port Shepstone Bullslingers Club is a registered service club that supports needy children. The club operates only on the KwaZulu Natal South Coast between Hibberdene in the North and Port Edward in the South and as far inland as Kokstad.

The Club has an interesting history. The Club was formed in 1967 by a few gentlemen who frequented the Milton hotel in Port Shepstone.

One night, whilst sitting at the hotel bar , they collected all their loose change and decided to start a fund solely for the benefit of under privileged children in the area . They also decided to call the fund the Port Shepstone Bullslingers fund which later , when registered , became The Port Shepstone Bullslingers Club.

One of the largest and popular fund raisers organized and run by the club is the annual Umzimkulu tube race . The tube race which started in 1978, has now become one of the most popular social events on the South Coast Calendar . Apart from raising an enormous amount of money for needy children , the race also promotes business for the local community as many of the entrants travel from other centers in the country to participate.

Other events organised and run by the Club through the year normally include a London Pub Night. For the past twelve years we have been offering a gift wrapping service at the Shelly shopping centre during the weeks before Christmas - proving to be a great fund raiser.

We also run Splatball (paint ball) games throughout the year as their fund-raisers as fun for the young (and oldies with young hearts & bones!!). Contact Alastair on 082 563 4993 for further information.

The Club also organizes a social quiz evening between ourselves and other local Service Clubs, in order to foster good relations between us all - as we all work towards similar goals.