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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.

Alzheimer SA East Cape Support Group meets the last Thursday of each month at 3pm at Brookshaw Home at 9 Donkin Street, Grahamstown. The support group is for family, friends and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease or any form of dementia. There is usually a speaker followed by discussion and tea. Contact Dr Heather Rauch 081-350-8079 for information and to get on to our mailing list.

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. with Anne (046) 675-1976 or 083-719-4950. www.annesbirding.co.za

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Bonsai Club meets once a month on a Saturday. For more information please contact David Brewis on 076-457-3218. Or e-mail davidbrewis77@gmail.com

Cricket Club – Practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Port Alfred Country Club, French Street from 5pm. Contact Rob Nel on 076-394-4067.

East Cape Shotokan-Ryu Karate, Port Alfred – Mondays and Thursdays: 4.30pm for beginners. 5.15 for intermediate class and 6pm for the advanced cl;ass. Contact Gary Grapentin on 073-346-0059 for more information.

Healing Horses Therapeutic Riding Centre – Therapeutic and recreational horse riding activities for people living with disabilities. Mondays at 9.30am and 10.30am, Wednesdays at 10am and 11am, To book a ride, or find out about volunteering, call Jann on 078-346-5412.

Hockey Club – Practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm at the Port Alfred Country Club, French Street. Contact Chris Pike on 082-350-0900.

Kenton Garden Club meeting second Wednesday of the month at 9.30am. For info visit www.kentongardenclub.co.za

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.

Kleinemonde Morning Market on the first Saturday of every month, from 8.30 to 10am. Kleinemonde Community Hall. 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.

Knit and Knatter Crafters club at Holly House, every Wednesday at 9am. All welcome. Contact Kathy on (046) 624-4452 for further information.

Kowie Auctioneers – monthly auction every last Thursday of the month at 35 North Street. Entries for the auction need to be in on the Tuesday before the auction. Viewing day prior from 2pm. For more information call Colin Maclachlan 083-521-3623 or Peter Charter on 082-569-3478.

The Kowie Camera Club monthly meeting, the last Monday of every month (except December) at 7pm in the Settlers Park Retirement Village hall. Contact Herman Groenewald 078- 428-9551.

Kowie History Museum, at The Old Railway Station, Pascoe Crescent. Open 9.30am-12.30pm Tuesday-Saturday. Closed Sunday/Monday and public holidays.

Kowie Striders time trial – every Tuesday at 5.30pm at the Port Alfred Country Club. Distances of 3, 5 or 8km. Runners and walkers welcome. Contact Sticks Stiglingh on 071-612-7339 or Alan Robb on 082-495-6842

Kowie Striders casual long run from the Duck Pond - every Sunday at 7am . Runners and walkers welcome. The route will be determined on the morning of the run.

Lower Albany Historical Society meets third Thursday of the month – some meetings in Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park, others, outside trips. Call Avonne on 083-473-6823 for details.

Lower Albany Woodworkers’ Guild, meets first Tuesday of each month. Call Brian Edwards on (046) 624-2945 for more information.

Memory Book Scrapbook Club meets twice a month on a Thursday afternoon. All welcome. Contact Cheryl (046) 624-2733 / 083-556-7562.

MOTHS – Old soldiers never die – Calling all ex-servicemen “Ou Manne” and their ladies for a get-together on the first Sunday of every month at 12 noon and the MOTH Hall (next to the Ski-boat Club) for a light lunch and some memories. RSVP MOTHS at 082-537-9033 for catering purposes.

National Sea Rescue Institute practices every Wednesday at 5pm. To join the NSRI visit the base in person to undergo an evaluation.

Port Alfred Art Club welcomes new members, both experienced or wanting to learn. We meet weekly offering a monthly DVD from leading artists, giving excellent tips and guidance on how to draw and paint. Contact Jenny (083-292-2650) or Paddy (083-226-5254).

Port Alfred Bowling and Croquet Club invites you to try your hand at lawn bowls and croquet,free coaching and equipment available. Situated next to the Nico Malan Bridge. Enquiries: Rod Wilson at: 082-375-2968 or (046) 624-5671. Croquet enquiries: Rodger Darkes at 082-373-8181 See our website at: www.pabcc.co.za Facebook page. and our

Port Alfred Bridge Club – Now meets at the Eddie Grant MOTH Hall (next to the Ski-boat Club) every Monday and Thursday – 1pm for 1.30pm start. All bridge enthusiasts and persons wishing to learn to play bridge are most welcome.

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 (PAFAG) meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Settlers Park hall at 2.30pm. For more information please phone 082-464-4606 (Hennie de Bruin). All welcome.

Port Alfred Park Run, 8am-9am.

Civic Centre. Every Saturday

Probus Club of the Kowie meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Port Alfred River and Ski-boat Club.

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, 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 5pm-7pm. All welcome. For more information please phone Mary (046) 604-0478 or Audrey (046) 624 3179.

Scrapbook workshops and classes: Bcreative offers monthly workshops, night classes, social classes and a whole lot more. Call (046) 624-3096 to book or for more information.

Self Drive Heritage Map: All the historical sites in Port Alfred, Bathurst and surrounding areas. Available at the tourism office.

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 Tosca Spenceley (046) 624-4339.

U3A – Port Alfred Branch meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 9.30 for 10am at the Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park village. All welcome.

Thursday April 18

Lower Albany Historical Society: Morning outing around Port Alfred, visiting the old Settler Church and cemetery, the Albany Vintage and Classic Car Museum, the old West Bank cemetery and the Richmond House Museum. Meet in parking lot of Port Alfred Civic Centre at 8.45am for departure at 9am. Please bring chairs, picnic teas/lunches and hats with you. Entry for each museum is R20pp, which will be collected at the Civic Centre. Contact Gwynn 083-679-5050.

PA Art Club – 9.30am – Painting at Tasha’s. Making use of the Marina and Halyards location for our theme of the month (Architecture).

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 (046) 624-2733 / 083-556-7562.

Friday April 19 Good Friday.

Friday April 19 to Sunday April 28 The 2019 Amanzi Challenge. Saturday April 20

Kenton Easter Boat Races from Kariega River Bridge to Kariega Lagoon, from 10am. R50 per boat. 1st prize R1,000, 2nd and 3rd consolation prizes. All entrants eligible to win a 950-l Eco-slim water tank. Tickets available at Kenton News Agency and Kenton Pharmacy. Bring the family for a fun, fun, day. All proceeds to Rotary Community Projects.

Kowie United Rugby Club will be hosting the third annual 10’s Easter Tournament at Station Hill rugby field. A day for the family with stall and activities for children. Entrance fees will be R10 per car parking, R10 per adult, and R5 for children.

Sunday April 21 Easter Sunday.

Monday April 22 Family Day

Thursday April 25

PA Art Club – 9am – Catholic Hall. Enjoy a social time. DVD and book exchanges, tea, coffee and snacks. Bring paintings for review and inspiration.

U3A meeting – 9.30 for 10am – Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park. Alan Lubbe will be speaking on Caves and Caving. Port Alfred Scrapbook Club – 2pm to 5pm – Presbyterian Church Port Alfred. All welcome. Contact Cheryl (046) 624-2733 / 083-556-7562.

Sunshine Coast Tourism and Port Alfred Business Forum networking evening – 6pm – Royal Port Alfred Golf Club. Guest presentations on water infrastructure by Justin Wilmot, alternative electricity supply by Simon Thesen, and tourism/business forum projects by Rick Pryce and Wouter Hensens. RSVP to tourism@sunshinecoasttourism.co.za by April 15. Cash bar available.

Saturday April 27 Freedom Day.

Sunday April 28

Diaz Cross Bird Club outing to Mtunzi. We will meet at Robbies at 6am and Heritage Mall at 6.30am. Visitors welcome (R10 per person to DCBC). Bring a picnic brunch. For more details contact Tim Cockbain (046) 624-8483.

Bathurst Book Fair– From 9am, books and bargains galore, ‘Round the Bend’ poetry event, book signings, kiddies story time with Bathurst’s famous alpacas, food stalls and more. Browse seven venues in the village, from the Village Green to The Workshop. Enter the poetry competition and at Books of Bathurst, hear local authors speak about writing and give tips on getting published. See the Facebook page for the full programme. Contact (046) 625-0202 or 082-621-1523.

Thursday May 2

PA Art Club – 9.30am – DVD at Settlers Park Hall. Theme for May: flower or plant study.

Saturday May 4

Port Alfred Sport Shooting Club. Shotgun shoot. Visitors with licenced firearms welcome. Contact the chairman on 083-633-1939.