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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. A round of social golf, with all levels of players welcome. No formal handicaps or bookings required. Inquiries at the Proshop. Call 046-624-4796.

Mondays at 9.30am, Wednesdays 10am

Healing Horses Therapeuti­c Centre 15km on the R72 just after the Riet River. Visitors and prospectiv­e volunteers are welcome. Inquiries: 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 5.30 for 6pm. All interested welcome to attend. Inquiries: Contact the chairperso­n at 082771-0009 or secretary at 066-037-7985.

Second Tuesday of the month, 9.30 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 month, 11am-12 midday

Are you mourning the loss of a loved one? Monthly meeting at Baptist Church Port Alfred. Contact Cheryl at 083-556-7562.

Wednesdays 5-10pm

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 5-7pm

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.

Second and fourth Thursday of the month (February to November)

The University of the Third Age (U3A) Port Alfred organises meetings. Inquiries, or to join, email U3A secretary Rob Crothall at

rob@crothall.co.za.

Third Thursday of the month (February to November)

The Lower Albany Historical Society in

Port Alfred organises meetings or outings Inquiries, or to join, contact LAHS chair, Gwynn Crothall at 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, 9am to 12 midday

The Petticoat Lane Charity Shop is open. The shop is located opposite the police station on 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, 9am-12 midday

Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club, 91 Alfred Road, Hawkins Industrial Park, is open to visitors. Entry is R25 for adults.

Sundays, 10am to 12 midday

Sunshine Classics airs an eclectic mix of music that has stood the test of time. Tune in to Ndlambe FM (99.0Fm) or email sunshinecl­assics3@gmail.com to receive and enjoy music at your leisure.

Second Sunday of the month, 12 midday

The Moths Battleaxe Shellhole meets at the Eddie Grant Moth Hall (behind Ski

Boat Club) for a bring & braai lunch. Contact 082-454-5868 or 083-325-000 or 060-881-1791.

Third Sunday of the month, 12 for 12.30pm

SA Legion hosts a lunch at Port Alfred Country Club. R30 per person.

Fourth Sunday of the month at 11am

The Moths Battleaxe Shellhole meets at the Eddie Grant Moth Hall for its monthly meeting. Contact 082-454-5868 or 083325-000 or 060-881-1791.

Saturday April 6, 9am to 12 midday

Settlers Park Trust Shop sale. Enjoy a 20% discount on items for R50 or more.

Saturday April 6 at 6.30pm

Michael Canfield LIVE at the Goat Shed in

Kenton-on-Sea for R150. Bookings 082808-5976.

April 6 at 10am

Friends of Waters Meeting invites you to hear speakers from Buffalo Kloof conservanc­y at Pike’s Post at The Ploughman Pub, Bathurst: ‘Sustaining sacred spaces, reviving the wild through collaborat­ive efforts in indigenous land restoratio­n for black Rhino habitat’. Speakers are Trevor Little, security advisor, and Jessica Shuttlewor­th, ecologist. Info:

friendsofw­atersmeeti­ng@gmail.com.

Tuesday April 9 at 10am

Probus Club of the Kowie’s AGM at the Port Alfred Ski Boat Club.

Wednesday April 10 at 11am

Mr & Miss Cultural 2024. Mrs Yonzi, in partnershi­p with Kuyasa Combined School. TT Jonas Hall, Nemato, Port Alfred. Admission R10.

April 12 and 13, 10am to 10pm

The Sunshine Life Centre and EXP Realty present THE CARNIVAL. Two days of fun featuring thrilling rides, vibrant market stalls, street performanc­es, live entertainm­ent, exhibition­s, and engaging team activities. Hospital Cricket Field.

April 20-21

Kenton 100 Miler (30-mile and 10-mile options). Well-marked circular 10 mile (16km) route includes beach, dunes, river causeways, stairs, road and trail. More informatio­n at https://kenton100.co.za/

April 27, from 10am

Bathurst Agricultur­al Museum Open Day. Potjiekos competitio­n and family fun day with crafts demonstrat­ion, craft market, blacksmith­ing, tractor and trailer rides, tea garden, food stalls, fresh veggies and vintage cars. Cannon firing at midday. Inquiries: Alan: 083-627-4351, Michele: 084-580-1826, Yolanda: 071-282-9161.

Thursday May 10, 6.30 for 7pm

Quiz evening in aid of the Port Alfred Soup Kitchen at MyPond Hotel. Teams of four at R100pp, which includes finger snacks courtesy MyPond Hotel. Corporate tables at R500 includes bottles of wine. Fantastic prizes and lucky draws. Reserve your spot by calling Kimmy at 071-5937629 or Debra at 083-260-0334.

 ?? Picture: SINE SIPHO THWENI ?? WAVE WITH A VIEW: Lukhangele Tabatha from Mossel Bay was at East Beach on Friday March 29 to support his brother, Owethu Tabatha, who competed in the U16 division of the Rip Curl GromSearch. Lukhangele started surfing at the age of 10, nine years ago. Email your photos that capture the spirit of our beautiful surroundin­gs to us at editorial@talkofthet­own.co.za. Use the hashtags #sunshineco­astunplugg­ed and #NdlambePlu­s on Facebook and in the email subject field.
Picture: SINE SIPHO THWENI WAVE WITH A VIEW: Lukhangele Tabatha from Mossel Bay was at East Beach on Friday March 29 to support his brother, Owethu Tabatha, who competed in the U16 division of the Rip Curl GromSearch. Lukhangele started surfing at the age of 10, nine years ago. Email your photos that capture the spirit of our beautiful surroundin­gs to us at editorial@talkofthet­own.co.za. Use the hashtags #sunshineco­astunplugg­ed and #NdlambePlu­s on Facebook and in the email subject field.

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