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Second Monday of the month
Lions’ general business meeting at the Round Table Clubhouse (behind the Ski Boat Club) at 6pm.
Every Monday and Thursday at 08.30am 1820s golf at Royal Port Alfred Golf Club. No formal handicaps or bookings required. Enquiries at the Pro-shop. Phone 046-624-4796.
Mondays at 9.30am and 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 on the second Tuesday at the Ski Boat Club of Port Alfred.
Wednesdays from 2pm to 8pm
Port Alfred Tennis Club. A bring and braai after with a cash bar available. Contact 082-329-3399.
Wednesdays from 5pm to 7pm
Scottish country dancing in the Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park Retirement Village. All are welcome. Contact Trish on 082-893-0676 or 046-604-0444.
Thursday to Saturday, at 9.30am to 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 the month (February to November)
The Lower Albany Historical Society (LAHS) based in Port Alfred, organises meetings and outings and publishes the 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 at 9am to 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.
Last Saturday of the month
Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club is open to visitors on the last Saturday of the month, 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 fine music that has stood the test of time. Tune in on Ndlambe FM (99.0FM) or email sunshineclassics3@gmail.com to receive and enjoy at your leisure.
Second Saturday of the month
The Moths Battleaxe Shellhole meets at the Eddie Grant Moth Hall (behind the Ski
Boat Club) for a bring & braai lunch from 12pm onwards. Contact 082-454-5868 or 083-325-0000 or 060-881-1791.
Third Sunday of the month
SA Legion hosts a lunch at Port Alfred Country Club, 12 for 12.30pm. R30.
November 10-12
Seventh annual Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi Challenge. For information contact: 078-038-1669, Email:
bookaz@bssports.co.za or see programme for times and events:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ 228110118115897/.
Saturday November 11, 2.30pm-4.30pm
Make a charcoal facial soap bar workshop. Market Traders, Van der Riet
Street, Port Alfred, Book: 071-989-6119.
Saturday November 11
Dias Pigeon Club golf day, Alexandria Golf Club. Two-ball scramble + 2 at R250pp with boerie roll included. Golf clubs available. Bookings: 046-653-0207 or 083-357-2947.
Saturday November 11, 1pm till late
Port Alfred Gospel Festival. R100pp early birds, R150pp normal price, Titi Jonas Community Centre, Port Alfred.
Saturday November 11, 7-10pm
Dolly vs Miley Live, at The Red Apple in Bushmans. R180. Call: 066-013-0875.
November 13-15, Time TBC
The department of labour showcasing their services to the community. Titi Jonas
Community Centre, Port Alfred.
Tuesday November 14, 10am
Probus with guest speaker Prof Paul Skelton: “Mystery Mountains –
Unraveling the secrets of the Katberg Hogsback-Amathola Mountains”. Port Alfred River & Ski Boat Club.
Saturday November 18, registration opens at 6am and closes at 10am
Trail Running at Trumpeters Drift Game Farm for R50pp. 5km, 9km and 16km, to book: 072-639-7357.
Saturday November 18, 10am-2pm
Port Alfred Country Club and Sports Centre open day. Come and see our facilities, jumping castle, boerie rolls, coffee, and cash bar available. Contact: 083-655-7007.
Saturday November 18
Hot dog eating contest, R50 entry fee at The Willows, Port Alfred. Bookings: 046-624-4532 or 079-065-3829.
Saturday November 18, 2.30pm-4.30pm
Introduction to kombucha and fermentation workshop. Market Traders, Van der Riet Street, Port Alfred. Contact: 071-989-6119.
Sunday November 19, 12am
Bradshaws’ Mill. Historic Bathurst is hosting music at the mill. No entry fee; bring your own picnic; listen to local musicians; win the raffle; bid for the spot auctions and relax.
Sunday November 19
Picnic at the Powder Magazine in Bathurst, details TBC.
Wednesday November 22 at 6pm
Bathurst Residents & Ratepayers Association (BARRA) AGM at Pike’s Post, The Ploughman Pub. Guest speaker is Ray Schenk, long time former councillor in Ndlambe and current vice chair of Kleinemonde Ratepayers’ Association. More at www.brra.org.za.
Tuesday December 5, 6pm
The AGM for Historic Bathurst will be held at the Pig and Whistle. The meeting will be followed by a guest speaker.
Monday December 25, 8.30am
Celebrate Christmas 2023 at St John’s Church, Bathurst. Carols by candlelight. All very welcome.