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Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club Museum opens on the last Saturday of each month – 9am-12 noon – Hawkins Industrial Park, Alfred Road, Port Alfred. Bathurst Farmers Market – Every Sunday rain or shine at Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Nursery, Kowie Road from 9am-12.30pm. Birdwatching Tours and Three Sisters Saunter. Book with Anne (046) 675-1976 or 083-719-4950. Bonsai Club meets once a month on a Saturday. For more information please contact David Brewis on 076-457-3218 or e-mail Duck Pond Morning Market every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9am-2pm, between Buksies Coffee Shop and Penny Farthing restaurant. Jams, pickles, secondhand books, cakes, quiches, secondhand clothing, crochet knitting, plants. All stallholders welcome. Contact Wendy on 081-347-9562. FAST (Forum for Astronomy, Science and Technology) meets on the first Thursday of each month at the cellar of the Wharf Street Brew Pub at 2.30pm. Visitors welcome. Please contact Shirley Marais at or on 082-928-8671 for more information. First Port Alfred Scout/Cub meetings. Every Friday at the Girl Guide Hall, from 3pm-5pm. Visitors welcome. For more information contact Dot Fethers on (046) 624-3192. Kenton Pub Quiz – 6.30pm – first Sunday of each month at Kenton Bowls Club. Cash bar available. Cash and other prizes. Teams of four to six. All welcome. Inquiries: Walter Grisdale on (046) 648-2440. Kowie History Museum at The Old Railway Station, Pascoe Crescent. Open 9.30am-12.30pm Tuesday-Saturday. Closed Sunday/Monday and public holidays. Lower Albany Historical Society meets third Thursday of the month – some meetings in Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park, others are outside trips. Call Suzette on 083-581-5777 for details. Lower Albany Woodworkers’ Guild meets first Tuesday of each month. Call Brian Edwards on (046) 624-2945, or John Moss on 082-829-5484 for more information. Memory Book Scrapbook Club meets twice a month on a Thursday afternoon. All welcome. Contact Cheryl on (046) 624-2733 / 083-556-7562. National Sea Rescue Institute practices every Wednesday at 5pm. To join the NSRI visit the base in person to undergo an evaluation. Night Scrapbooking classes every fortnight at BCreative Scrapbooking Supplies at Shop 12, Rosehill Mall. Wednesdays from 6.30pm-10pm. Call Nicolene on (046) 624-3096 to book your spot for the next class or for more information. Saturday morning and weekday scrapbooking classes also available. Bookings are required. Port Alfred Bridge Club – Now at the Lodge on Albany Road (the Old Vic Hotel). Meets every Monday and Thursday – 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Port Alfred Community Police Forum meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Port Alfred Police Station at 2.30pm. Port Alfred Floral Art Group meets on the third Saturday of the month at Settlers Park hall at 2.30pm. For more information please phone 082-464-4606 (Hennie de Bruin). All welcome. Probus Club of the Kowie meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Port Alfred River and Ski-boat Club. Richmond House Museum and Music Room – Private non-profit museum est. 2007. The building (1948) is a replica of the Castle, and the displays trace 175 years of owners and alterations. No admission fee, but donations welcomed. Tours by appointment only: 082-456-7437.

classical/jazz concerts – check press or Rocky Ridge Farm Market opens every Saturday and Sunday from 9am with a variety of home-made delights, “egg-cellent” free-range eggs, honey, biltong, droewors as well as its very popular morning breakfast. Contact Desia Holmes on 083-589-0765 for more information. Rosehill Mall Art and Crafters Market on the first Saturday of every month, from 9am-4pm. A true art and craft market. Only handmade items available by our local crafters. Large selection of goods. Scottish Country Dancing at Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park, every Wednesday from 5.30pm-7pm. For more information please phone (046) 604-0478. Sunshine Coast Women’s Forum meets every fourth Tuesday in the Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park at 2.30pm. Come and join us. Visitors welcome. For more information contact Muriel MacGregor on (046) 624-1963. The Riverside Ramble – a new self-guided tour (map R10 from Sunshine Coast Tourism or Kowie History Museum) of historic Wharf Street and Van der Riet Streets. U3A – Port Alfred Branch meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 10am at the Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park village. All welcome. Woodlands Market every Saturday from 8am-12 noon at Woodlands Cottages and Backpackers, just outside Kenton on the R343 Grahamstown Road. Yummy breakfast and treats, fresh produce, arts and crafts. There is no charge for traders of local arts and crafts and produce – an attempt to encourage and support local tourism and businesses. For more information contact 082-808-5976 or Thursday January 5 Strong Zumba classes – zumba with HIIT sequences suitable for men and women) – at Westside Church from 5.15pm-6pm. Curves members free, non-Curves members R40 and zumba cards accepted. Important to bring own water and towel. Friday January 6 Boet and Swaer – The Goatshed, Kenton (R100pp) – (046) 648-2867 Saturday January 7 Christian Men’s Association breakfast (ladies welcome) – 7 for 7.30am – Port Alfred Celebration Centre (Old Vic Hotel). Terry Beadon will be speaking on recent missionary experiences in rural Zimbabwe. Kleinemonde Morning Market – 8.30am-10am – Kleinemonde Community Hall. Come and enjoy breakfast and browse the stalls selling wholesome farm chickens and home produce, including quality meats, vegetables, pancakes, frozen meals, quiches, bread, rusks, gingerbread houses, home baked cakes, doggy treats, candles, gifts and more. Arno Carstens – The Goatshed, Kenton (R120pp) – (046) 648-2867 Monday January 9 Democratic Alliance AGM of Ward 10 Branch, Ndlambe – 5pm – Royal Port Alfred Golf Club. The agenda will include the election of new office bearers. Zumba Class – at Westside Church from 5.15pm-6pm. Curves members free, non-Curves members R40 and zumba cards accepted. Important to bring own water and towel. Tuesday January 10 Beatfit (cardio drumming) classes will take place at Westside Church from 5.15pm-6pm. Curves members free, non-Curves members R40 and zumba cards accepted. Important to bring own water and towel. Wednesday January 12 Strong Zumba classes – (zumba with HIIT sequences suitable for men and women) – at Westside Church from 5.15pm-6pm. Curves members free, non-Curves members R40 and zumba cards accepted. Important to bring own water and towel. Thursday January 19 Friends with Compassion – Caring for those who are mourning a loved one. Presbyterian Church Port Alfred at 3.30pm. All welcome. Join us for a cup of tea and a chat. Contact Cheryl on (046) 624-2733 or 083-556-7562. Thursday January 26 U3A meeting – 10am – Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park. Advocate Paul Hoffmann of Accountability Now will speak on the need for an Integrity Commission. Friday January 27 PA Art Club – IN: Month-end meeting, library, DVDs and critical reviews. Thursday February 2 PA Art Club – OUT: DVD at Settlers – Pen and wash. Thursday February 9 PA Art Club – IN: Prepare for Bathurst Show. Complete unfinished works. Thursday February 16 PA- Art Club – IN: Prepare for Bathurst Show. Complete unfinished works. Thursday February 23 U3A meeting – 10am – Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park. Warrant Officer Steve Leslie and his dog Buti – Search and Rescue. PA Art Club – IN: AGM, Voting for new committee, library, DVDs and critical reviews.