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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. A round of social golf, with all levels of players welcome. No formal handicaps or bookings required. Enquiries at the Proshop. Phone 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 time trials 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. All visitors and those interested in woodworkin­g are welcome. For further informatio­n contact the chair at 082-771-0009 or the secretary at 066-037-7985.

Second Tuesday of the month at 9.30am for 10am

The Probus Club of the Kowie monthly meeting is on the second Tuesday at the Ski Boat Club of Port Alfred.

Wednesdays from 2pm to 8pm

Port Alfred Tennis Club. Everyone is welcome for social tennis and fellowship. A bring and braai after with a cash bar available. Contact 082-329-3399.

Wednesdays from 5pm to 7pm

Scottish country dancing in the Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park Retirement Village. All are welcome. 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.

Third Thursday of the month (February to November)

The Lower Albany Historical Society (LAHS) based in Port Alfred, organises meetings and outings on the third Thursday of each month and publishes the Toposcope Journal. To join, contact the

LAHS chair: gwynn@crothall.co.za. Monday to Friday 11am-2pm and Saturdays 10am-1pm

PO-Sh-Op is 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

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.

Second Saturday of the month

The Moths Battleaxe Shellhole meets at the Eddie Grant Moth Hall (behind the Ski Boat Club) at 1pm for a bring & braai lunch. Enquiries to 082-454-5868 or 083-325-0000 or 060-881-1791.

Saturdays 2-5pm starting February 3

Bridge introducto­ry course at the Port Alfred Country Club. Seven session starting February 3, R300 per person for the course. Contact Les Lombard on 082-782-1212 or email

les.lombard@gmail.com.

Third Sunday of the month

SA Legion hosts a lunch at Port Alfred Country Club, 12 for 12.30pm. R30 per person. All are welcome.

Thursday January 11 at 9am and 9pm

Marine Science Walkabout. Free. Boknes Beach car park, meet at the recycling fish. Wear shoes that can get wet and bring a torch for the night walk. Children must be accompanie­d by a responsibl­e adult 076-765-5949.

Monday February 12 at 6pm

Port Alfred Tennis Club AGM

Monday February 12, 6.30pm

Robin Auld on Tour, R150pp, The Goat Shed, Kenton-On-Sea, 082-808-5976.

Tuesday February 23, 2pm

Garden talk afternoon, R75pp at Standerwic­k & Blythe Cottage Café, Port Alfred. Tickets available at Blythe Cottage Cafe.

Thursday February 25, 7-11pm

Former Wonderboom and Petit Cheval drummer Danny de Wet presents Sex, Drums & Rock ‘n’ Roll, R120pp. Red Apple, Bushmans. Buy tickets on

wa.link/zn9qbz or 082-327-0627.

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