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The MOTHS Battleaxe Shellhole has restarted its functions as follows: Monthly meetings: second Sunday of the month, 11am to 12 noon. Monthly social bring ‘n braai: fourth Sunday of the month, from midday onward. All ex-servicemen and their families are most welcome. Annual Remembranc­e Parade dates will be announced. Contact numbers: 082-454-5868 or 083-325-0000 or 060-881-1791.

Every first Tuesday of the month The Lower Albany Woodworker­s Guild meets at various venues at 5.30pm for 6pm. All visitors and those interested in woodworkin­g are welcome to attend. For further informatio­n contact the chair at 082-771-0009 or the secretary at 066-037-7985.

Third Sunday of every month SA Legion hosts a lunch at Port Alfred Country Club, 12 noon for 12.30pm. R30 per person. All welcome.

1820s Golf every Monday and Thursday At 8.30am sharp at the Royal Port Alfred Golf Club. A 13-hole round of social and friendly golf is played off the blue tees. No bookings required.

Every Monday at 9.30am and every Wednesday at 10am Healing Horses Therapeuti­c Centre 15km on the R72 just after Riet River. Visitors and prospectiv­e volunteers welcome. For further informatio­n and/or directions call 078-346-5412.

Every Monday at 5.15pm Club Netball – Mixed teams at the PAHS netball courts. Everyone is welcome to play. Call Johaliza on 083-306-9882 for more info.

Tuesday to Saturday Kowie Museum open, 9.30am to 12.30pm, old station building next to police station. “The Historic Hub of Port Alfred”. R20 adults, R10 children.

Every Wednesday from 2pm to 8pm Port Alfred Tennis Club. Everyone is welcome for social tennis and fellowship. A bring and braai afterwards with cash bar available. Contact 082-329-3399 for more info.

Every Friday from 9am to 12pm The Petticoat Lane Charity Shop is open. The shop is located next to the Sikhulisa Skills Centre, opposite the Police Station on Pascoe Crescent.

Thursday July 7 at 7pm-8.30pm One Ocean Hub presents Lalela uLwandle at Ndlambe Town Hall. Lalela uLwandle is an interactiv­e immersive theatre and public storytelli­ng experience, led by the Empatheatr­e collective. Seats are limited to 50, r.s.v.p to Tamlynn @TamlynnF@dut.ac.za.

Saturday July 9 at 7am Diaz Monthly Fishing competitio­n in Kenton On Sea. To find out more, contact Jessie Lester on 079-149-5876.

Saturday July 9 at 8am parkrun at the town hall.

Saturday July 9 at 7pm Robin Auld Live at the River & Ski Boat Club. Tickets are R100pp and available at the door or Sotheby’s Port Alfred.

Sunday July 10 at 9am-12pm Bathurst Farmers’ Market at 237 Kowie Rd, Bathurst. Fresh produce, artisan cheeses, breads, gingerbrea­d goodness, sweet treats, quiches, jams, preserves, food stalls, handcrafts & more.

Tuesday July 12 at 10am Probus Club of the Kowie meeting at R72 Saloon. Speaker: Gregory Wepener, the Faculties Manager of Time & Tide in Miavana Island, Madagascar. Topic: “Come Touch the Earth. Treading Lightly with Great Impact”.

Thursday July 14 at 4.30pm Pam Allison, who is an environmen­tal scientist, will present “Water, water, everywhere” at the University of the 3rd Age (U3A) in the Don Powis Hall in Settlers Park Retirement Village, Port Alfred. All welcome. Meeting Fee: R5 (members), R10 (visitors) For more informatio­n contact Gwynn 083-6785050.

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