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Second Monday of the month at 6pm
Lions’ general business meeting at the Round Table Clubhouse (behind the Ski Boat Club).
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. Phone 046-624-4796.
Mondays at 9.30am, Wednesdays at 10am
Healing Horses Therapeutic Centre 15km along the R72 just after the Riet River. For further information 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
The Probus Club of the Kowie monthly meeting is at the Ski Boat Club.
Last Tuesday of the month from 11am to 12pm
Are you mourning the loss of a loved one? Monthly meeting at Baptist Church Port Alfred. Call Cheryl on 083-556-7562.
Wednesdays 5-10pm
Port Alfred Tennis Club. Everyone is welcome for social tennis and a bring and braai. Contact 082-329-3399.
Wednesdays from 5-7pm
Scottish country dancing in the Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park Retirement Village. Contact Trish on 082-893-0676 or 046-604-0444.
Second and fourth Thursdays of the month (February to November)
The University of the Third Age (U3A) Port Alfred. Contact U3A secretary, Rob Crothall: rob@crothall.co.za.
Third Thursday of the month (February to November)
The Lower Albany Historical Society based in Port Alfred, organises meetings and outings. Contact LAHS chair, Gwynn Crothall: gwynn@crothall.co.za.
Thursday to Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm
Kowie Museum in the old station building next to the police station is open. R20 adults, R10 children.
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. The shop is located next to the Sikhulisa Skills Centre on Pascoe Crescent.
First Saturday of the month, 10am
Friends of Waters Meeting hosts a talk about the environment, at Pike’s Trading Post at the Ploughman Pub. April 6 talk will be ‘Sustaining sacred spaces, reviving the wild through collaborative efforts in indigenous land restoration for black Rhino habitat’. Speakers are security advisor Trevor Little and ecologist Jessica Shuttleworth. Contact:
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.
Sundays at 10am to midday
Sunshine Classics airs a 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 and fourth Sunday of the month
The Moths Battleaxe Shellhole meets at the Eddie Grant Moth Hall for a bring & braai lunch at midday on the second Sunday and a monthly meeting at 11am on the fourth Sunday. Call 082-454-5868, 083-325-000 or 060-881-1791.
Third Sunday of the month, 12.30pm
SA Legion hosts a lunch at Port Alfred Country Club. R30 per person.
Friday March 15, 4pm-late
PAHS Carnival, school grounds. Stalls will run on a ticket system, at R10 a ticket.
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. Full programme in the March 21 TOTT. Info: 063-685-5117.
Saturday March 23 at 8am
Historic Bathurst presents a Pre-Show Historical Trail. Warm up for the Bathurst
Show with a walk around the village’s landmarks. Meet at the Pig & Whistle Inn at 8am. R25 pp, children under 12 free. WhatsApp only: 083-413-5050.
March 24, 6pm
Freestone Stadium: Draw for Easter Tournament organised by Bathurst City Tigers.
March 28-31
Port Alfred Easter Festival in Port Alfred including the Rip Curl Grom Search, Rip Curl Cup, SA Bodyboarding Challenge, the Sunshine Coast Tennis Open, a bowls event, a golf tournament, a music festival and beer garden, Marina open water swim event, the Port Alfred parkrun, a handball tournament and a fishing contest. Info at https://easterfestival.co.za or call 046-624-1235.
March 30, 12pm
Easter biscuits decorating competition. R25 per biscuit, Market Traders, 40 Van der Riet Street, Port Alfred. Info: Jo 084-407-4067.
Tuesday April 9, 10am
General meeting of the Probus Club of the
Kowie at the Port Alfred Ski Boat Club.
April 12-13,10am to 10pm
The Sunshine Life Centre and EXP Realty present The Carnival with rides, market stalls, live entertainment, exhibitions and team activities. Hospital Cricket Field. April 20-21
Kenton 100 Miler (there are also 30-mile and 10-mile options). The route is a well marked circular 10 mile (16km) loop which includes beach, dunes, river causeways, stairs, road and trail. More info at https://kenton100.co.za.
April 27 from 10am
Bathurst Agricultural Museum open day
potjiekos competition and family fun day with country crafts demonstration, craft market, blacksmithing, tractor and trailer rides, tea garden, food stalls, fresh veggies and vintage cars. Cannon firing at midday. Contact Alan (083-627-4351), Michele (084-580-1826) or Yolanda (071-282-9161).
SAVE THE DATE:
June 20: Winter solstice celebrations, Kenton, Bathurst and Port Alfred.
July 20: Kenton Festival of Fire. September 5-7: University Boat Races, Port Alfred.
September 21-22: Stance for Charity, Port Alfred.
September 22: Kenton Rhino Run. October 6: G2C Cycle Race, Makhanda to Port Alfred.
December 6-8: SA Schools Boat Race, Port Alfred.
December 16: Kariega Classic Cycling and Trail Run, Southwell.
December 23: Anything that Floats, Kenton.
December 24: Ecawa Music Festival, Port Alfred.
December 27: Horns Up Float, Kenton. December 27-28: Ox Braai, Bathurst. December 28: Kowie River Festival. December 28: Anything that Floats, Port Alfred.
December 30: Boknes Woody Cape Cycle Challenge.
December 31: Kasouga Fun Run, Kasouga.
December 31: Seagull Regatta, Kenton.