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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 8.30am
1820s golf at Royal Port Alfred golf club. Contact the Pro-shop: 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 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 fellowship. 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, 9.30am-12.30pm
Kowie Museum is open. 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.
Last Saturday of the month from 9am
Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club is open to visitors on the last Saturday of the month until midday. Entry is R25 per adult. The address is 91 Alfred Road in the Hawkins Industrial Park.
Sundays at 10am to midday
Every Sunday, Sunshine Classics airs an eclectic mix of fine music that has stood the test of time. Tune in at 10am 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.
Saturday 9, 16 and 23 December 10am to 12pm
Richmond House Museum is open to the public at these times. An hour-long guided tour starts at 10am. No booking required; admission is by donation. Contact Sue: 082-456-7437.
Friday December 1
Christmas bingo night, Diaz Deep Sea Club. Bingo and a meal. Cash bar. Tickets at Photohouse & Kenton Pharmacy. Contact 071-368-2611 or 071-261-4887.
Friday December 1, 5-7pm
Wine tasting at Graze by the River. R175pp in Van der Riet Street, Port Alfred, 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. Contact: 061-889-6376.
Saturday December 2, registration opens at 6am and closes at 10am
Mountain biking at Trumpeters Drift Game Farm, R50pp. 5km, 9km and 16km. To book, contact 072-639-7357.
Saturday December 2, 9am
Exotic pet show. Ploughman Pub in Bathurst. Entry: donation of cat/dog food and/or money. Proceeds to go to the animal feeding scheme and to assist Shaw Park Primary School. WhatsApp: Viv 079-690-1757 (pets) or Di 084-245-9784 (to book 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.
December 6-9, 5.30am-7am
Gqeberha-East London Surfski Challenge. December 7: Kariega Main Beach stop at Kenton-on-Sea.
December 8 at 7pm and December 9 at 2pm
Doc MacLean presents JoJo Man Blues.
Tickets R150pp at Little Theatre on the Green in Bathurst, 072-215-2727.
Saturday December 9, time TBC
Pineapple Festival at Summerhill Inn in Bathurst.
Saturday December 9, 10am
Christmas farmers’ market at The Red Apple, Bushmans River
Saturday December 9, 6pm
Sha-Loui Dance School dance show at Port Alfred High School. Ticket prices: R100pp, children under 10, R50. Contact
shaloui.danceschool@gmail.com.
Saturday December 9, 9am-2pm
Market day at the library lawns. Cakes, food stalls, car boot and jewellery will be sold. Contact Hendrick Barnard on 063-800-6319.
Thursday December 14, 6:30pm
Charity quiz night, R50pp at the PA River & Ski Boat Club, in aid of Nolukhanyo/ PetArk. Contact: 083-458-0460 or 082-340-1480
Thursday December 21, 3pm
Bathurst Agricultural Society Christmas nativity and carols picnic at the 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 Boesmans 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.