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Every day during the festive season, except public holidays

Hop-on, hop-off train rides departing from Port Alfred Station every day (except public holidays) at 10.30am, 11.30am 12.30pm and 1.30pm. If there is a demand, they will do another trip. Call Don at 083-310-2004.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 9.30am to 12.30pm (holiday hours below)

Visit the Kowie Museum, where you’ll find train memorabili­a and history). The museum opens every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9.30am to 12.30pm and from December 18 to January it will open at those times every day (except for public holidays). 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. The shop is located next to the Sikhulisa Skills Centre, opposite the Police Station on Pascoe Crescent

December 26-29

Cannon Rocks Art Exhibition at Cannon Rocks Town Hall at 6pm. December 28 10am-4pm. December 29. 10am - 2pm.

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

Survival Swimming at Kariega River, Kenton-on-Sea (NSRI Survival Swimming Programme). Pop in or book your spot! Email survivalsw­immingkos@gmail.com or WhatsApp Carey on 076-152-2927.

December 29-30

Cedric Vandenschr­ik and Joe van der Linden at The Red Apple, Bushmans. 8pm. Free entry. 066-013-0875.

Friday December 29, 10am-12pm

Survival Swimming at Kiddies Beach, Port Alfred (NSRI Survival Swimming Programme). Pop in or book your spot! Email survivalsw­immingkos@gmail.com

or WhatsApp Carey on 076-152-2927.

Friday December 29, 12noon

Oxbraai, Bathurst Agricultur­al Show Grounds, Bathurst. Tickets at Quicket.

Saturday December 30, 10am

Kenton Seagull Regatta. Kariega River. Tickets on Quicket.

Saturday December 30, 8pm

Bobby van Jaarsveld, Sunset Sessions at The Backyard, just behind the Three Ways Centre, 49 Kenton Road, Kenton-on-Sea. R245pp. Doors open 5pm. Tickets on

Quicket.

December 30-31

Secret Sunrise at Kenton, December 30 at 6.30pm. Kenton, December 31 at 7am. 082-367-2901.

Sunday December 31, 7pm

Sanctuary Music Festival, Jerry’s New Year’s Eve at Jerry’s, Kenton-on-Sea. R350pp. Ticket at Quicket.

Tuesday January 2, 6.30pm

Albert Frost live at The Goat Shed, Kenton.

R120pp. 082-808-5976.

Tuesday January 2, 8pm

Bernice West, Sunset Sessions at The Backyard, just behind the Three Ways Centre, 49 Kenton Rd, Kenton. R245pp. Doors open 5pm. Tickets on Quicket.

Tuesday January 2, 8pm

Georgetown at The Red Apple, Bushmans. R180pp. 066-013-0875.

Wednesday January 3, 7am

Secret Sunrise at Kenton. 082-367-2901.

Wednesday January 3, 10am-12pm

Survival Swimming at Kiddies Beach, Port Alfred (NSRI Survival Swimming Programme). Pop in or book your spot! Email survivalsw­immingkos@gmail.com

or WhatsApp Carey on 076-152-2927.

Wednesday January 3, 6.30pm

Gary Ford live at The Goat Shed, Kenton. Free entry. 082-808-5976.

Wednesday January 3, 8pm

Albert Frost live at PA River and Ski Boat Club. R100pp. Bookings 079 941 6951.

Wednesday January 3, 8pm

Cedric Vandenschr­ik live at The Red Apple, Bushmans. Free entry. 066-013-0875.

Thursday January 4, 8pm

Rubber Duc, Sunset Sessions at The Backyard, just behind the Three Ways Centre, 49 Kenton Road, Kenton. R245pp. Doors open 5pm. Tickets on Quicket.

Friday January 5, 6pm

Jesse Clegg at Pig and Whistle, Bathurst. Tickets on Ticketpro.

Friday January 5, 10am-12pm

Survival Swimming at Kariega River, Kenton-on-Sea (NSRI Survival Swimming Programme). Pop in or book your spot! Email survivalsw­immingkos@gmail.com

or WhatsApp Carey on 076-152-2927.

Saturday January 6, 8pm

Commodores’ Ball featuring Georgetown at PA River and Ski Boat Club. R300. Tickets at Sotheby’s Port Alfred. 079-941-6951.

Friday January 12, 6.30pm

Robin Auld on tour at The Goat Shed, Kenton. R150pp. 082-808-5976.

January 28-29

Neil Diamond tribute show at The Stage, Little Theatre on the Green, Bathurst.

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