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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. A round of social golf, with all levels of players welcome. Contact 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 on 082-771-0009 or the secretary on 066-037-7985.
Second Tuesday of the month at 9.30am for 10am
The Probus Club of the Kowie monthly meeting at the Ski Boat Club.
Every Tuesday at 5.30pm
Kowie Striders Time Trial, 3km, 5km and 8km at Port Alfred Country club
Wednesdays from 2pm to 8pm
Port Alfred Tennis Club. Everyone is welcome for social tennis and bring and braai. Call 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, 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.
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, opposite the police station on Pascoe Crescent.
Last Saturday of the month, 9am-12pm
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 at 10am to midday
Sunshine Classics airs an eclectic mix of music. Tune in on Ndlambe FM (99.0FM) or email sunshineclassics3@gmail.com to receive and enjoy at your leisure.
Second Saturday of the month at 12pm
The Moths Battleaxe Shellhole meets at the Eddie Grant Moth Hall (behind the Ski Boat Club) for a bring & braai lunch. Contact 082-454-5868, 083-325-0000 or 060-881-1791.
Third Sunday of the month at 12.30pm
SA Legion hosts a lunch at Port Alfred Country Club. R30 per person.
Thursday November 23, 9.30 for 10am
Lucy Hattingh presents: ”Greenland: Probably not on your bucket list but well worth a visit.” U3A (University of the 3rd Age), Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park, Port Alfred. Fee: R5 (members), R10 (visitors). Contact Gwynn 083-678-5050.
Friday November 24, Time TBC
NSRI golf day, RPAGC. Cost TBC. Bookings: Pro Shop: 046-624-4196 Ext 1.
Saturday November 25, 10am-2pm
Saturday market at Market Traders, Van der Riet Street, Port Alfred. Weather permitting.
Saturday November 25, 11am-2pm
An art workshop takes place at Market Traders in Van der Riet Street, Port Alfred. Bookings 071-989-6119.
Saturday November 25, 2.30pm-4.30pm
Forest forage walk workshop. Market Traders in Van der Riet Street, Port Alfred. Bookings: 071-989-6119.
Saturday November 25, 12am
Private investigator and author Christian Botha presents “Cold cases and serious murder crimes”. Niche, Van der Riet Street, Port Alfred. R165pp includes snacks. Bookings: Bev 082-454- 2361.
Friday December 1
Christmas bingo night, Diaz Deep Sea Club experience. Five rounds of bingo, supper, five more rounds of bingo. R130pp. Bingo and a meal. Cash bar. Tickets available at Photohouse & Kenton Pharmacy. Contact 071-368-2611 and 071-261-4887.
Friday December 1, 5-7pm
Wine tasting at Graze by the River, Van der Riet Street, Port Alfred. Cost: R175pp. Contact 063-644-3878.
December 1-2, 9am-4pm
Open day exhibition at Boknes Golden Club, Boknes Community Hall.
December 1-30
Parklands Kenton-on-Sea. A premium chisa nyama event and entertainment mecca: Braai meat, food and beverages, and music. Contact: 061-889-6376.
Saturday December 2, registration opens at 6am and closes at 10am
Mountain biking at Trumpeters Drift Game Farm, R50pp. Distances:5km, 9km and 16km. Bookings: 072-639-7357. Please bring your own bicycle.
Saturday December 2, 9am
Exotic pet show. Ploughman Pub in Bathurst. Entry: donation of cat/dog food and/or money. WhatsApp: Viv on 079690-1757 (pets) or Di 084-245-9784 (stalls).
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. Please support the preservation of our heritage and history.
Thursday December 21, 3pm
BAS (Bathurst Agricultural Society) Christmas nativity and carols picnic, Bathurst Showgrounds. Free entry, BAS Bar open. Charities may apply for a free stall: contact Neil 083-442-0517 or Chrissie 072-296-4993.
Thursday December 23
Christmas market, BRRAG at the Bushmans Town Hall. Stallholders wanted. Contact Sue 084-297-6190.
Monday December 25, 8.30am
Celebrate Christmas 2023 at St John’s Church, Bathurst. Carols by candlelight. All very welcome.