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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 and Wednesdays at 10am
Healing Horses Therapeutic Centre 15km along the R72 just after the Riet River. 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.
Last Tuesday of the month, 11am-12pm
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 a bring and braai. Contact 082-329-3399.
Wednesdays from 5pm to 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 organises regular meetings. Contact U3A secretary, Rob Crothall
rob@crothall.co.za.
Third Thursday of the month (February to November)
The Lower Albany Historical Society (LAHS) based in Port Alfred, organises meetings or outings. Contact LAHS chair, Gwynn Crothall: gwynn@crothall.co.za.
Thursday to Saturday, at 9.30am-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.
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, 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
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 an eclectic mix of music that has stood the test of time. Tune in at 10am on Ndlambe FM (99.0Fm) or email sunshineclassics3@gmail.com to receive and enjoy at your leisure.
Second and fourth Sunday of the month The Moths Battleaxe Shellhole meets at the Eddie Grant Moth Hall (behind the Ski Boat Club) on the second Sunday at 12pm for a bring & braai lunch, and the fourth Sunday for their monthly meeting. 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.
April 12 and 13, 10am-10pm
The Sunshine Life Centre and EXP Realty present The Carnival. Two days of rides, street and stage performances, market stalls, exhibitions, and team activities. Hospital Cricket Field, Port Alfred.
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.
Saturday 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, cannons and vintage cars. Contact Alan (083-627-4351), Michele (084-580-1826) or Yolanda (071-282-9161).
Sunday April 28, 9am-4.30pm
Bathurst Book Fair at the Pig & Whistle, Village Green in Bathurst. Contact 082-621-1523.
Thursday May 10, 6.30 for 7pm
Quiz evening in aid of the Port Alfred Soup Kitchen at My Pond Hotel. Teams of four at R100pp which includes finger snacks. Corporate tables at R500 include bottles of wine. Fantastic prizes and lucky draws. Contact Kimmy 071-593-7629 or Debra 083-260-0334.
Saturday May 18, 6 for 6.30pm
Free Diving South Africa’s Southern Coast, R390pp dinner, talk and footage at the Sandbar Floating Restaurant.
SAVE THE DATE:
June 20: Winter Solstice, Kenton, Bathurst, PA
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 28 Anything that Floats, Port Alfred
December 30: Boknes Woody Cape Cycle Challenge
December 31: Kasouga Fun Run December 31: Seagull Regatta, Kenton