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Second Monday of the month at 6pm
Lions general business meeting at the Round Table Clubhouse.
Every Monday and Thursday at 8.30am
1820s golf at Royal Port Alfred Golf Club. Phone 046-624-4796.
Mondays at 9.30am, Wednesdays at 10am
Healing Horses Therapeutic Centre. Call 078-346-5412.
Every Tuesday at 5.30pm
Kowie Striders time trials from Port Alfred Country Club (PACC): 3km walk/run; 5km walk/run; 8km run.
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 on the second Tuesday at the Ski Boat Club of Port Alfred. All welcome.
Last Tuesday of the month from 11am to 12am
Are you mourning the loss of a loved one? Monthly meeting at Baptist Church Port Alfred. Contact Cheryl 083-556-7562. Wednesdays 5pm – 10pm
Port Alfred Tennis Club. Social tennis and fellowship. Call 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, 9.30am-12.30pm
Kowie Museum in the old station building is open. R20 adults, R10 children.
Third Thursday of the month (February to November)
The Lower Albany Historical Society organises meetings and outings. To join, contact the 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 in Pascoe Crescent.
First Saturday of the month, 10am
Friends of Waters Meeting hosts a talk about the natural environment, mostly local at Pike’s Trading Post at the Ploughman Pub. Contact FOWM at
friendsofwatersmeeting@gmail.com.
Last Saturday of the month
Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club is open to visitors from 9 until midday. Entry is R25 per adult. The address is 91 Alfred Road in the Hawkins Industrial Park.
Saturdays 2pm to 5pm
Bridge introductory course at the Port Alfred Country Club. Seven sessions, R300pp for the course. Contact Les on 082-782-1212 or les.lombard@gmail.com.
Sundays at 10am to midday
Sunshine Classics airs an eclectic mix of music. Tune in at 10am on Ndlambe FM or email sunshineclassics3@gmail.com. Second and fourth Sunday of the month at midday
The Moths Battleaxe Shellhole meets at the Eddie Grant Moth Hall for a bring & braai lunch on the second Sunday and a general meeting on the fourth Sunday. Contact 082-454-5868 or 083-325-000 or 060-881-1791.
Third Sunday of the month
SA Legion hosts a lunch at Port Alfred Country Club, 12 for 12.30pm. R30pp. February 13, 9.30am for 10am
Probus Club monthly meeting. Ross Purdon presents “A Cricketing Summer” at the PA River & Ski Boat Club. Entry R40pp, including refreshments/snacks. Contact Eddie: 083-655-7007.
February 17
Standard Bank Private International Pairs, Alex Golf Club. Contact: 046-653-0207.
February 17
Valentine’s Week Bathurst Historical Trail walk, passing the village’s romantic 200year-old landmarks. Saturday February 17, starting outside the Pig and Whistle Inn at 9 am. Two-hour guided walk only (R10), or add on a visit to Bradshaw’s Mill (R50). Proceeds to Historic Bathurst. Enquiries: WhatsApp or SMS 083-413-5050 (different tour or date by arrangement).
February 21
Charity fundraiser with the Kenton Garden Club, 9.30am at the Bushmans Town Hall, R60pp.
February 24
Bake Your Best Loaf — Sourdough Bread Competition. Market Traders, 40 Van der Riet Street. Call Jo: 084-407-4067.
Saturday February 24
Sea Sand Saunter from Port Alfred to Kleinemonde. Call 046-622-9661.
Saturday February 24, 5pm
Round Table 177 Port Alfred 50th Anniversary. Contact: 066-274-1250 or email: 177table@gmail.com.
Friday March 1
HA!MAN Live at 6.30pm. Early bird tickets R100pp or R130 thereafter. Venue: the Red Apple, Bushmans River. Contact 066-013-0875.
Saturday March 2, 1pm
Around the World Family Fun Day, R60pp teams of two. Hotspot Sports Bar, Campbell Street, Port Alfred. Buy tickets by February 25. Call 082-437-8875.
March 2-9
Pineapple Cricket Tournament’s 120th anniversary at various venues.
March 10
Albany Vintage & Classic Motor Club’s Car Fun Run-Rally at 11 am. R100 per car. Start: Albany Classic Car Museum, Hawkins Park. Call Ian: 072-727-7382.
March 10
Classical guitarist Mark Jenning presents
The Spirit of Spain at Richmond House Museum & Music Room from 3pm. R110pp from Kowie News Agency.
Friday March 15
PAHS carnival, school grounds.
March 21-23
The Great Kenton Wine Festival at Kenton-on-Sea. Info: 046-648-2411.
March 22-24
Annual Bathurst Agricultural Show, Show Grounds, Bathurst. Info: 063-685-5117.
March 28-31
Port Alfred Easter Festival in Port Alfred, Info: 046-624-1235.
March 30
Children’s Easter biscuits decorating competition. Contact: Jo 084-407-4067.