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The Moths Battleaxe Shellhole functions: Monthly meetings: second Sunday of the month, 11am to 12 midday. Monthly social bring ‘n braai: fourth Sunday of the month, midday onward. All exservicemen and their families are most welcome. Annual Remembrance Parade dates will be announced. Contact 082454-5868, 083-325-0000 or 060-8811791. First Tuesday of the month
The Lower Albany Woodworkers Guild meets at various venues at 5.30 for 6pm. All visitors and those interested in woodworking are welcome to attend. For further information, contact the chairperson at 082-771-0009 or the secretary at 066-037-7985. Every Sunday (starting August 14)
Ndlambe FM on the frequency 99.0 is pleased to announce the return of a classical music programme on Sunday mornings from August. Sunshine Classics, 10am to midday, produced by Dave Cherry and presented by Sue Gordon, offers an eclectic selection of good music that has stood the test of time. Third Thursday of every month (February to November)
The Lower Albany Historical Society (LAHS), established in 1958, aims to promote the history of the Eastern Cape, especially of Lower Albany. Every year the society, based in Port Alfred, organises ten meetings and outings on the third Thursday of every month (February to November) and publishes the sought-after Toposcope Journal. The society enjoys a close association with the Kowie Museum, which houses the society’s library and collection of historical items. To join, email the LAHS chair at gwynn@crothall.co.za. Third Sunday of every month
SA Legion hosts a lunch at Port Alfred Country Club, 12 midday 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 more 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 information. 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 after with cash bar available. Contact 082-329-3399 for more information. Every Friday from 9am to 12 midday
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 September 22 at 9.30am
Sue Hummel will present an illustrated talk entitled The Bayeux Tapestry: 1066 and all that … at the University of the 3rd Age (U3A) meeting 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 at 083-6785050. Thursday September 22 Volley Ball at West Beach. For more information contact 076-593-0749 or info@outdoorfoucus.co.za. Friday September 23
The Rotary Club of Kenton-On-Sea is hosting the Kenton Rotary Golf Day: A Tee-rific day to benefit others at the Royal Alfred Golf Course. Beneficiaries include hospice, SPCA, Early Childhood Development, Diaz Home for the aged and Dolphin Coast nursing home. Format: fourball alliance, 2 scores to count. Cost: R1,000 per fourball (includes halfway house and prize-giving snack). To book, contact the Pro Shop at 046-624-4796. Saturday September 24 at 8am
Park Run at the town hall. Saturday September 24 from 10am
Cross country development and schools league at El Shaddai Christian School. How to enter: contact Justin Dollery at 079-793-0385 or jjdollery@gmail.com or oroject coordinator Vuyon Nkayi (UEAC Athletics Club) 061-889-376 at upperegoexperience@gmail.com Saturday to Sunday, September 24-25
Albany Thicket Festival in Bathurst. Treasuring our Terrific Thicket is the first ever event to celebrate this remarkably tough and diverse vegetation type growing on our doorstep. Free talks, a lantern parade through Bathurst village, tips on growing a home pharmacy in your garden, a guided walk, stalls selling green products, and more! For more information, contact Rina Grant-Biggs at 079-519-5650 or email rinagrant@gmail.com. Saturday September 24 from 9am-2pm
Heritage Day Celebration! Amazwi Heritage Carnival at Amazwi, 25a Worcester Street, Makhanda. Amazwi South African Museum of Literature will host its annual Heritage Carnival on September 24. The museum’s exhibitions will be open, and there will be tours of the museum’s gardens. Traders will offer a wide range of handmade wares. The programme of events will include performances and music. All are welcome. For further information, or to register to trade at the carnival, email info@amazwi.museum. Saturday September 24
South Eastern Districts Rugby Union (Sedru) Sub Union Day. For more information, contact Reggie Waldick (Sedru secretary) at 073-881-7928 or Deon Hilpert (Sedru chairperson) at 083403-1017. Sunday
The Kenton Rhino Run September’25 at 9am at Jerry s on the Dune in Kenton-on-Sea. Race times: 10km at 9am (R120) and 5km at 9.10am (R80). Late registration on the day from 7.30-8.30am. All proceeds raised in aid of Rhino conservation. For more information, contact Carey on 076-1522927 or email info@outdoorfocus.co.za. Sunday September 25 from 1pm
Historic Bathurst presents Music at the Mill at Bradshaw’s Mill in Bathurst. There will be a fun auction and raffle draw for a hamper of goodies and voluntary collection for funds. Bring chairs, rugs, umbrellas and picnic food. Free entry! For more information, call 046-625-0673 or email info@pigandwhistle.co.za. Saturday October 1 from 7am
Smash the 2022 Pineapple Run. 27km and 10km races. Entries at entrytime.com. There’s lots of lucky draw prizes to be won. For more information, contact Marietjie Robb on 082-801-5666 or email marietjie@hmbotha.co.za. Saturday October 1 at 10am
Friends of Waters Meeting talk: Herpetologist Dr Chad Keates of Rhodes University will talk on dangerous spiders, scorpions and snakes of Albany at Pike’s Post at the Ploughman Pub (in the grounds of the Bathurst Agricultural Museum). For more information, contact friendsofwatersmeeting@gmail.com.