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Second Monday of month

Lions General Business Meeting at the Round Table Clubhouse (behind the Ski Boat Club) at 6pm.

Mondays and Thursdays, 8.30am sharp 1820s Golf 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.

Mondays at 9.30am, Wednesdays at 10am

Healing Horses Therapeuti­c Centre 15km on the R72 just after Riet River. Visitors and prospectiv­e volunteers are welcome. Inquiries and/or directions: 078-3465412.

First Tuesday of month, 5.30 for 6pm

The Lower Albany Woodworker­s Guild meets at various venues. All interested in woodworkin­g are welcome to attend. Inquiries: contact the chairperso­n at 082771-0009 or secretary at 066-037-7985.

Second Tuesday of month, 9.30 for 10am

The Probus Club of the Kowie monthly meeting is on the second Tuesday at the Ski Boat Club of Port Alfred. All are welcome.

Wednesdays, 2-8pm

Port Alfred Tennis Club. Everyone is welcome for social tennis and fellowship. A bring and braai after with a cash bar available. Inquiries: contact 082-3293399.

Wednesdays, 5-7pm

Scottish Country Dancing in the Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park Retirement Village. All are welcome. Inquiries: contact Trish on 082-893-0676 or 046604-0444.

Thursday to Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm Kowie Museum in the old station building next to the police station is open: visit the historic hub of Port Alfred. R20 adults, R10 children.

Third Thursday of month, (February to November)

The Lower Albany Historical Society in Port Alfred organises meetings and outings on the third Thursday of each month and publishes the sought-after Toposcope Journal. To join, contact the LAHS Chair gwynn@crothall.co.za.

Monday to Friday, 11am-2pm and Saturdays, 10am-1pm PO-Sh-Op is now open in Kenton. Fridays, 9am to 12 midday

Petticoat Lane Charity Shop is open. The shop is located next to the Sikhulisa Skills Centre, opposite the police station, on Pascoe Crescent.

Last Saturday of month, 9am-12 midday Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club is open to visitors. Entry is R25 per adult. The address is 91 Alfred Road in the Hawkins Industrial Park.

Sundays, 10am-12 midday

Every Sunday Sunshine Classics airs an eclectic mix of fine music. Tune in on Ndlambe FM (99.0Fm) or email sunshinecl­assics3@gmail.com to receive music and more to enjoy at your leisure.

Second Saturday of month, 12 midday

Moths Battleaxe Shellhole meets at Eddie Grant Moth Hall (behind Ski Boat Club). Bring & braai lunch. Inquiries: 082-4545868, 083-325-0000 or 060-881-1791.

Third Sunday of month, 12 for 12.30pm

SA Legion lunch at Port Alfred Country Club. R30 per person. All are welcome.

Saturday September 23, 1pm, 1.30pm

Kenton Swim Group Bushmans River: 2miler from the Sandbar and 1-miler from The Bridge.

Sunday September 24

Kenton Rhino Run at Jerry’s in Kenton. 5km fun walk or run, 12km or 18km.

September 24

Heritage Day, public holiday

Monday September 25

Fun Bowls Day fundraiser in aid of Sunshine Life Centre, at Port Alfred Bowls and Croquet Club. RSVP and payment by September 18, to AidITNPO – FNB 6282169905­8. WhatsApp Liz at 0828709177.

Monday September 25, 4.30 for 5pm

Kowie Museum AGM, Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park. All welcome.

Tuesday September 26

Jokers Wild Draw at Port Alfred River & Ski Boat Club. R10 a ticket, 046-6244532.

Wednesday September 27, 5.30 for 6.30pm

Meditation Group @ Market Traders, Van Der Riet Street. Bookings: 071-989-6119.

Thursday September 28, 9-11am

Homeschool­ing Steam Guild, Market Traders Van Der Riet Street. Inquiries: 071- 689-6119.

Saturday September 30, 2-4pm

Workshop @ Market Traders, Van Der Riet Street in Port Alfred. Bookings: 071989-6119.

Saturday September 30, 6.30-8.30pm

Garden Evening @ Market Traders at Van Der Riet Street in Port Alfred.

Saturday October 7, 10am

The Thicket Festival at Summerhill Guest Farm celebrates Bathurst’s incredible plant heritage, and people who live there. Local crafters welcome to exhibit their wares at the entrance to Summerhill Guest Farm. Inquiries: Michele Rowley: 084 580 1826 or Maryna Shepherd: 084 585 0774.

October 2-10

Holiday Club, Art and Craft Market Traders + Art Bar, Van Der Riet Street, Port Alfred. Bookings: 071-989-6119.

Friday October 6

Shaw Park Primary Golf Day at Royal Port Alfred Golf Club. Bookings: 046-6244796.

?? SIMON PAMPHILON ?? POWER OF NATURE: Kowie River mouth is seen at high tide on Saturday September 16, before the swell increased. An extra-high new-moon spring tide, with huge storm surges driven by strong winds, flooded the Port Alfred CBD. According to worldweath­eronline, at 3pm, the wind speed peaked at 43km/h with gusts up to 49km/h. At 6pm, the wind gusts were up to 57km/h. Along the coast, the East London airport weather station recorded gusts up to 70.8km/h. There was considerab­le damage to coastline infrastruc­ture. Post your photos that capture the spirit and awe of our Ndlambe’s natural surroundin­gs on https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCo­astSouthAf­rica or email them to us at editorial@talkofthet­own.co.za. Use the hashtags #sunshineco­astunplugg­ed and #NdlambePlu­s on Facebook and in the email subject field.Picture:
SIMON PAMPHILON POWER OF NATURE: Kowie River mouth is seen at high tide on Saturday September 16, before the swell increased. An extra-high new-moon spring tide, with huge storm surges driven by strong winds, flooded the Port Alfred CBD. According to worldweath­eronline, at 3pm, the wind speed peaked at 43km/h with gusts up to 49km/h. At 6pm, the wind gusts were up to 57km/h. Along the coast, the East London airport weather station recorded gusts up to 70.8km/h. There was considerab­le damage to coastline infrastruc­ture. Post your photos that capture the spirit and awe of our Ndlambe’s natural surroundin­gs on https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCo­astSouthAf­rica or email them to us at editorial@talkofthet­own.co.za. Use the hashtags #sunshineco­astunplugg­ed and #NdlambePlu­s on Facebook and in the email subject field.Picture:

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