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Second Monday of the month
Lions general business meeting at the Round Table Clubhouse at 6pm.
Every Monday and Thursday at 08.30am
1820s golf at Royal Port Alfred golf club. A round of social golf, with all levels of players welcome. No formal handicaps or bookings required. Enquiries at the Proshop. Phone 046-624-4796.
Phone 046-624-4796.
Mondays at 9.30am, Wednesdays at 10am
Healing Horses Therapeutic Centre 15km along the R72 just after Riet River. Call 078-346-5412.
First Tuesday of the month
The Lower Albany Woodworkers Guild meets at various venues at 5.30pm for 6pm. Contact the chair: 082-771-0009 or the secretary: 066-037-7985.
Second Tuesday of the month at 9.30am for 10am
The Probus Club of the Kowie monthly meeting is at the Ski Boat Club.
Wednesdays from 2pm to 8pm
Port Alfred Tennis Club. Social tennis and a bring and braai. Contact 082-329-3399.
Wednesdays from 5pm to 7pm
Scottish country dancing in the Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park Retirement Village. Contact Trish on 082-893-0676 or 046-604-0444.
Thursday to Saturday, at 9.30am-12.30pm
Kowie Museum in the old station building: R20 adults, R10 children.
Third Thursday of the month
The Lower Albany Historical Society based in Port Alfred, organises meetings and outings on the third Thursday of each month (February to November). To join, contact the chair: gwynn@crothall.co.za.
Monday to Friday 11am-2pm and Saturdays 10am-1pm
PO-Sh-Op is now open in Kenton.
Fridays at 9am to midday
The Petticoat Lane Charity Shop is open next to the Sikhulisa Skills Centre.
Last Saturday of the month
Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club is open to visitors from 9 until midday. Entry is R25 per adult. The address is 91 Alfred Road in the Hawkins Industrial Park.
Sundays at 10am to midday
Sunshine Classics airs an eclectic mix of music that has stood the test of time. Tune in at 10am on Ndlambe FM (99.0Fm) or email sunshineclassics3@gmail.com.
Second Saturday of the month at 12pm
The Moths Battleaxe Shellhole meets at the Eddie Grant Moth Hall for a bring & braai lunch. Contact 082-454-5868 or 083-325-0000 or 060-881-1791.
Third Sunday of the month at 12pm
SA Legion hosts a lunch at Port Alfred Country Club. R30 per person.
Thursday October 19, 6pm-8.30pm
In the Monument Foyer, Makhanda, enjoy
Beat the Load-shedding Blues ,a Food4Futures fund-raising music evening featuring Genesis (jazz, soul, R&B hosted by RMR’s Magestic Pro) and Makhanda Kwantu Choir. Buy tickets online at
www.food4futre.co.za and at Food4Futures, Red Cafe, Grahamstown Properties, Jacques Artisan Bread, Fusion and Rhodes Theatre Cafe.
Friday October 20, 12.30pm to 2pm Annual ladies’ breast cancer lunch with guest speaker photographer Sandy Coffey discussing ‘Mastering the art of ideation’. Email cathy@cathybraanspr.co.za.
Saturday October 21, from 3pm
Pink Rocktober live music in aid of Grahamstown/Sunshine Coast Hospice, R100pp adults, R40pp children under 12 at Medolino Caravan Park, Port Alfred. Rugby World Cup semifinal on the big screen after the last act. Contact fundraising@grahamstownhospice.org.za.
Saturday October 21 at 8am
Walk for Cancer starting and finishing at the rugby field organised by Alexandria
Congregational Church. R20 (R10 for children). Lucky draw prizes. Income raised for Hospice.
Thursday October 26 at 5pm
Bathurst Agricultural Society AGM. Memorial Hall at Bathurst Showgrounds.
Friday October 27
Build It charity golf day at the Port Alfred Golf Club, R295 per player. Contact 046-624-4796.
Friday October 27, 11am
Charity golf day for PA Soup Kitchen, Loaves & Fishes. Better ball stableford, R295per player. RPAGC, Port Alfred, lots of prizes. Bookings: 046-624-4796.
Friday October 27, 5.30pm
Kenton on Whisky, The Old World & The New World. R420pp. Contact: WhatsApp 078-241-7008.
Friday October 27, 6pm
The Nook. Literary evening with Ronnie Kelly. R80pp. Call Gen: 072-048-6410.
Friday October 27, 8pm till 2am
DJ Costa’s Bump EC Tour, R100pp. Guido’s Beach Bar, 046-624-5264.
Friday October 27, 7pm
Dino Marinda live at The Stage: “Little Theatre on the Green”, Bathurst, R150pp. WhatsApp Selena on 072-215-2727.
Saturday October 28, 3pm till late
Oktoberfest spit braai at the Royal St Andrews Hotel, R300pp, 046-604-5400.
Saturday October 28, 11am to 2pm
Art workshop at Market Traders, Van der Riet Street. Contact 071-989-6119.
Saturday October 28
Halloween walking supper in Bathurst.
Saturday October 28, 10am to late
BAS family fun day, Bathurst Showgrounds. Entry to the day is free (or R50 to participate in car boot sale).
Sunday October 29, 9am to 12pm
Bathurst Farmers’ Market. 237 Kowie Road, Bathurst. Contact 074-370-0648.
Sunday October 29
CedricVandenschrik’s ghost stories at The Stage: “Little Theatre on the Green”, Bathurst. WhatsApp: 072-215-2727.
Tuesday October 31 at 8am
Kenton Pilates breast cancer walk (5km) at Middle Beach Car Park. Donations into the pink box.