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Every Monday and Thursday at 8.30am
1820s golf at Royal Port Alfred golf club. Contact 046-624-4796.
Mondays at 9.30am, Wednesdays 10am Healing Horses Therapeutic Centre 15km along the R72 just after Riet River. Contact 078-346-5412.
Every Tuesday at 5.30pm
Kowie Striders trail run/walk 3km, 5km and 8km from Port Alfred Country Club.
Every day during festive season, except public holidays, at 10.30am, 11.30am 12.30pm and 1.30pm
Hop-on, hop-off train rides departing from Port Alfred Station. If there is a demand, they will do another trip. Contact Don: 083-310-2004.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, at 9.30am to 12.30pm (see additional holiday hours)
Visit the Kowie Museum, where you’ll find train memorabilia and fascinating exhibits of local history. From December 18 to January it will open at those times every day (except for public holidays). 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
Petticoat Lane Charity Shop opposite the police station on Pascoe Crescent is open.
Last Saturday of the month, 9am-midday
Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club at 91 Alfred Road is open to visitors.
Sundays, 10am to midday
Sunshine Classics airs an eclectic mix of fine music. Tune in to Ndlambe FM or email sunshineclassics3@gmail.com.
Saturday, December 16 and 23, 10am-12 midday
The private Richmond House Museum displays the history of our town’s most curious view-site home (The Castle 18401999). An hour-long guided tour starts at 10am. Admission by donation. Contact Sue: 082-4567-437.
December 1-30
Parklands Kenton-On-Sea. A premium Shisa Nyama (braai) event with good vibes. Contact: 061-889-6376. December 19-23
Christmas market on the Green, Bathurst. 12- 5pm. Contact: 072-215-2727.
December 21-23
Kenton art exhibition from 9am- 4.30pm on December 21-22, 9am-3pm on December 23 at Kenton Town Hall.
Thursday December 21
Potjiekos competition with children’s fishing competition at PA River & Ski Boat Club. Contact: 079-941-6951.
Thursday December 21, 3pm
Bathurst Agricultural Society Christmas nativity and carols picnic Bathurst Showgrounds. Free entry, BAS bar open. Contact Neil: 083-442-0517.
Thursday December 21, 3-5pm
Bathurst Boutique Music Festival —
Rocking the Green. R120 adults, R75 children. Wild Honey with Joe van der Linden and Candace Juhl. WhatsApp: 072-215- 2727.
Thursday December 21, 7pm
Sanctuary Music Festival — Celso Fabbri.
R200pp at Jerry’s, Kenton. Tickets on Quicket.
Thursday December 21, 5-10pm
Watershed. R295pp. Doors open 5pm, Show starts 8pm. Sunset Sessions at The Backyard, Kenton. Tickets on Quicket.
Thursday December 21, 8pm
Ross Learmonth live. R250pp. The Red Apple, Bushmans. Call: 066-013- 0875.
December 22-23
Secret Sunrise at Kenton on December 22 at 5am. Port Alfred on December 22 at 6.30pm. Kenton at 7am on December 23. Inquiries: 082-367-2901.
December 22, 2pm
Kasouga Christmas art and craft market at Kasouga Town Hall.
Friday December 22, 6.30pm
Carols by candlelight at St John’s Church in Bathurst. All very welcome.
Saturday December 23
Christmas Market, BRRAG at the
Bushmans Town Hall. Stallholders wanted. Contact: Sue: 084-297-6190.
Saturday December 23, 1.30pm
Kenton Anything That Floats. Bells Cove to Jerry’s on the Dune. R80. Tickets from Kenton News Agency or Quicket. Contact: 084-905-0788.
Saturday December 23, 7pm
Sanctuary Music Festival — Advent, R250 at Jerry’s, Kenton. Tickets: Quicket.
Saturday December 23, 8pm
Naughty but Nice 2 adult comedy magic night with Neville Williamson, R100pp, at PA River & Ski Boat Club, 18+ only. Call 083-543-2697/079-065-3829.
Saturday December 23, 8pm
Cedric Vandenschrik and Joe van der Linden live at The Red Apple, Bushmans. Bookings: 066-013-0875.
Saturday December 23, doors open 5pm, Show Starts 8pm until 10pm
Kurt Darren for R295pp, The Backyard,
Kenton. Tickets: Quicket.
Sunday December 24, 12-3pm
Rod Dry & Son at Graze by the River, Van der Riet Street. Bookings: 063-644-3878.
Sunday December 24, 12 for 12.30pm
Long lunch Sunday at Kingston Farm. Bookings: 083-262-4813.
Sunday December 24, 12 midday
Ecawa Music Festival. Tickets: Early bird R100pp, VIP R350pp, at Mamityi Gidana Stadium, Nemato, Port Alfred.
Monday December 25, 8.30am
Family Eucharist at St John’s Church in Bathurst.
Tuesday December 26, 8.30am
Annual Harcourts & Multi Security sandcastle building competition at Kelly’s Beach. Registration at 8.30am.
Tuesday December 26, 5pm
Kowie Striders/RE/MAX Kowie 5km fun run/walk at Port Alfred Country Club. R50. Contact: 082-801-5666.
Tuesday December 26, 8pm
Matthew Mole, The Backyard, 49 Kenton Road. R295pp. Tickets on Quicket.
Wednesday December 27, 12noon
Horns Up Float at Kariega Slipway, Kenton. Tickets on howler.co.za.
Wednesday December 27, 6.30pm
Kurt Stone at Goat Shed, Kenton. Free entry. 082-808-5976.
Wednesday December 27, 8pm
Wonderboom live at The Red Apple, Bushmans. R180pp. 066-013-0875.
December 28-30
Species Spectacular deep sea fishing competition. PA River and Ski Boat Club. 079-941-6951.
Thursday December 28, 10am
Port Alfred Anything That Floats. From Kiddies Beach past My Pond Hotel on the Kowie River. 084-967-1709.
Thursday December 28, 4pm
The Blasted Basted Tour with Black Mamba Man at Horns Up, Kenton. R155pp. Tickets on howler.co.za.
Thursday December 28, 8pm
Radio Kalahari Orkes at The Red Apple, Bushmans. R230pp. 066-013-0875.
Thursday December 28, 10am-12pm
NSRI Survival Swimming at Kariega River, Kenton. Contact 076-152-2927.