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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 046-624-4796.
Mondays at 9.30am and Wednesdays at 10am
Healing Horses Therapeutic Centre 15km along the R72, just after Riet River. Visitors and prospective volunteers are welcome. For further information and/or directions call 078-346-5412.
Every Tuesday at 5.30pm
Kowie Striders trail run/walk 3km, 5km and 8km from Port Alfred Country Club (PACC).
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. Everyone is welcome for social tennis and fellowship. A bring and braai is held afterwards with a cash bar available. 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, 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.
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 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
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 wonderful music, and the stories about the songs.
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 or 083-325-0000 or 060-881-1791.
Third Sunday of the month, 12 for 12.30pm
SA Legion hosts a lunch at Port Alfred Country Club. R30 per person.
Saturday 16 and 23 December 10am to 12 midday
Richmond House Museum is open to the public at these times. This private museum displays the history of our town’s most curious view-site home (The Castle 1840-1999). View the artefacts, cannons, crenellations, and learn about William Cock, who ‘moved’ the Kowie River. An hour-long guided tour starts at 10am. No booking required; admission is by donation. Contact Sue: 082-456-7437.
December 1-30
Parklands Kenton-On-Sea. A premium Shisa Nyama event and entertainment mecca: braai meat, food and beverages, music 061-889-6376.
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.
Friday December 15, registration from 7am. Start 8am
Port Alfred Soup Kitchen 5km fun/run walk for the whole family including dogs on leads. Shelly Beach (close to Kelly’s Beach). Entrance fee a cash donation of your choice. Contact John 082- 927-1515 or Hector on 079-894-8453.
Friday December 15, 5pm
Art on the Verandah official opening function at with wine and platters. It is then open until December 17, 9am-5pm. Whatsapp 082-888-3206.
Monday December 18, 28 and January 5, 10am-12pm
NSRI survival swimming at Kariega River, Kenton-on-Sea. WhatsApp Carey on 076152-2927 or email
survivalswimmingkos@gmail.com.
Wednesday December 20, 29 and January 3, 10am-12pm
NSRI survival swimming at Kiddies Beach, Port Alfred. WhatsApp
Carey on 076-152-2927 or email
survivalswimmingkos@gmail.com.
Wednesday December 20, 10am
Bathurst Historical Trail walk, two or three hours, passing various Bathurst landmarks all around 200 years old. Meet outside Pig & Whistle. Cost R10 (two hours) or R50 if visiting Bradshaw's Mill (three hours). WhatsApp Nick at 083-413-5050.
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.
Friday December 22, 6.30pm
Carols by candlelight at St Johns Church in Bathurst.
Thursday December 23
Christmas Market, BRRAG at the Boesmans Town Hall. Stall holders wanted. Contact Sue 084-297-6190.
Monday December 25, 8.30am
Family Eucharist at St John’s Church in Bathurst.
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