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Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club Museum opens on the last Saturday of each month – 9am-12 noon – Hawkins Industrial Park, Alfred Road, Port Alfred.
Alzheimer SA East Cape Support Group meets the last Thursday of each month at 3pm at Brookshaw Home at 9 Donkin Street, Grahamstown. The Support Group is for family, friends and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s Disease or any form of Dementia. There is usually a speaker followed by discussion and tea. Contact Dr Heather Rauch 081-350-8079 for information and to get on to our mailing list.
Bathurst Farmers Market – Every Sunday rain or shine at Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Nursery, Kowie Road from 9am-12.30pm.
Birdwatching Tours and Three Sisters Saunter. with Anne (046) 675-1976 or 083-719-4950.
Kowie Auctioneers
– monthly auction every last
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Bonsai Club meets once a month on a Saturday. For more information please contact David Brewis on 076-457-3218. Or e-mail
Cricket Club – Practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Port Alfred Country Club, French Street from 5pm. Contact Rob Nel on 076-394-4067.
East Cape Shotokan-Ryu Karate, Port Alfred Mondays and Thursdays: 4.30pm for beginners. 5.15 for intermediate class and 6pm for the advanced cl;ass. Contact Gary Grapentin on 073-346-0059 for more information.
Healing Horses Therapeutic Riding Centre – Therapeutic and recreational horse riding activities for people living with disabilities. Mondays at 9.30am and 10.30am, Wednesdays at 10am and 11am, To book a ride, or find out about volunteering, call Jann on 078-346-5412.
Hockey Club – Practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm at the Port Alfred Country Club, French Street. Contact Chris Pike on 082-350-0900.
Kenton Garden Club meeting second Wednesday of the month at 9.30am. For info visit
Kenton Pub Quiz – 6.30pm – first Sunday of each month at Kenton Bowls Club. Cash bar available. Cash and other prizes. Teams of four to six. All welcome.
Kleinemonde Morning Market on the first Saturday of every month, from 8.30 to 10am. Kleinemonde Community Hall. Enjoy breakfast and browse the stalls selling wholesome farm chickens and home produce, including quality meats, vegetables, pancakes, frozen meals, quiches, bread, rusks, gingerbread houses, home baked cakes, doggy treats, candles, gifts and more.
Knit and Knatter Crafters club at Holly House, every Wednesday at 9am. All welcome. Contact Kathy on (046) 624-4452 for further information. Thursday of the month at 35 North Street. Entries for the auction need to be in on the Tuesday before the auction. Viewing day prior from 2pm. For more information call Colin Maclachlan 083-521-3623 or Peter Charter on 082-569-3478.
The Kowie Camera Club monthly meeting, the last Monday of every month (except December) at 7pm in the Settlers Park Retirement Village hall. Contact Herman Groenewald 078- 428-9551.
Kowie History Museum, at The Old Railway Station, Pascoe Crescent. Open 9.30am-12.30pm Tuesday-Saturday. Closed Sunday/Monday and public holidays.
Kowie Striders time trial – every Tuesday at 5.30pm at the Port Alfred Country Club. Distances of 3, 5 or 8km. Runners and walkers welcome. Contact Sticks Stiglingh on 071-612-7339 or Alan Robb on 082-495-6842
Kowie Striders casual long run from the Duck Pond every Sunday at 7am . Runners and walkers welcome. The route will be determined on the morning of the run.
Lower Albany Historical Society meets third Thursday of the month – some meetings in Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park, others, outside trips. Call Avonne on 083-473-6823 for details.
Lower Albany Woodworkers’ Guild, meets first Tuesday of each month. Call Brian Edwards on (046) 624-2945 for more information.
Memory Book Scrapbook Club meets twice a month on a Thursday afternoon. All welcome. Contact Cheryl (046) 624-2733 / 083-556-7562.
MOTHS – Old soldiers never die – Calling all ex-servicemen “Ou Manne” and their ladies for a get-together on the first Sunday of every month at 12 noon and the MOTH Hall (next to the Ski-boat Club) for a light lunch and some memories. RSVP MOTHS at 082-537-9033 for catering purposes.
National Sea Rescue Institute practices every Wednesday at 5pm. To join the NSRI visit the base in person to undergo an evaluation.
Port Alfred Art Club welcomes new members, both experienced or wanting to learn. We meet weekly offering a monthly DVD from leading artists, giving excellent tips and guidance on how to draw and paint. Contact Jenny (083-292-2650) or Paddy (083-226-5254).
Port Alfred Bowling and Croquet Club invites you to try your hand at lawn bowls and Croquet,free coaching and equipment available. Situated next to the Nico Malan Bridge. Enquiries: Rod Wilson at: 082-375-2968 or (046) 624-5671. Croquet enquiries: Rodger Darkes at 082 373 8181 See our website at: and our Facebook page.
Port Alfred Bridge Club – Now meets at the Eddie Grant MOTH Hall (next to the Ski-boat Club) every Monday and Thursday – 1pm for 1.30pm start. All bridge enthusiasts and persons wishing to learn to play bridge are most welcome. Port Alfred Community Police Forum meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Port Alfred Police Station at 2.30pm.
Port Alfred Floral Art Group (PAFAG) meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Settlers Park hall at 2.30pm. For more information please phone 082-464-4606 (Hennie de Bruin). All welcome.
Port Alfred Park Run, 8am-9am.
Civic Centre. Every Saturday
Probus Club of the Kowie meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Port Alfred River and Ski-boat Club.
Rocky Ridge Farm Market opens every Saturday and Sunday from 9am with a variety of home made delights, “egg-cellent” free-range eggs, honey, biltong, droewors as well as its very popular morning breakfast. Contact Desia Holmes on 083-589-0765 for more information.
Rosehill Mall Art and Crafters Market, the first Saturday of every month, from 9am-4pm. A true art and craft market. Only handmade items available by our local crafters. Large selection of goods.
Scottish Country Dancing at Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park, every Wednesday from 5-7pm. All welcome. For more information please phone Mary (046) 604-0478 or Audrey (046) 624 3179.
Scrapbook workshops and classes: Bcreative offers monthly workshops, night classes, social classes and a whole lot more. Call (046) 624-3096 to book or for more information.
Self Drive Heritage Map: All the historical sites in Port Alfred, Bathurst and surrounding areas. Available at the tourism office.
Sunshine Coast Women’s Forum meets every fourth Tuesday in the Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park at 2.30pm. Come and join us. Visitors welcome. For more information contact Tosca Spenceley (046) 624-4339.
U3A – Port Alfred Branch meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 9.30 for 10am at the Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park village. All welcome.
Thursday May 2
PA Art Club – 9.30am – DVD at Settlers Park Hall. Theme for May: flower or plant study.
FAST meeting – 2.30pm – Royal Alfred Marina Clubhouse. Dr Steve Kennedy will be telling us about current areas of cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment and will share some demographic statistics that may surprise you. Coffee and tea will be provided by our kind hosts at the Royal Alfred Marina.
Saturday May 4
Christian Men’s Association breakfast – 7 for 7.30am – Tash’s Craft Bar. Clement Abrahams, a retired construction contractor and MP, recently moved to Port Alfred and attending the Baptist Church, will speak on “listening” and then to “share in the unexpected developments” which follow. Donation to cover costs: R45, pastors/students R20.
Port Alfred Sport Shooting Club. Shotgun shoot. Visitors with licenced firearms welcome. Contact the chairman on 083-633-1939.
Live music Tash’s Craft Bar, by Durban-based alternative folk musicians, The Unassuming Roadshow Roarke Angelbright Music and The Name On The Drum. Free entry, starts 7.30pm. Get there early and enjoy Happy Hour!
Sunday May 5
Classics at the Castle – The quintet, Quintessence, will be performing at the Richmond House Museum Music Room. Featuring internationally-acclaimed pianist Joanna Wicherek along with clarinet, French horn, cello and violin. Tickets @ R90 go on sale from Friday April 12 from KNA Port Alfred. Out-of-towners may phone KNA (046) 624-2036 to reserve their tickets, but these need to be collected and paid for soon after.
Sunday May 5 to Saturday May 11 National Hospice Week
Tuesday May 7
Sunshine Coast Hospice – informative address by retired US onclogist Steve Kennedy. Cancer awareness – what you should know. The talk will aimed at the importance of screening, cancer-based data and recent changes in treatment. Royal Port Alfred Golf Club at 6pm. Entrance: donation to Hospice. To attend, call Angela (046) 624-4107/ 083-799-1105.
Thursday May 9
Gavin Camep presents South Africa and the World in 25 pictures, a presentation on behalf of Sasfin, at the Pig and Whistle pub, Bathurst. RSVP to Teena Burger by May 3 on teena.burger@sasfin.co.za or (046) 625 0028 if you wish to attend. Snacks will be served.
Saturday May 11
Port Alfred Sport Shooting Club. Handgun shoot. Visitors with licenced firearms welcome. Contact the chairman on 083-633-1939.
Thursday May 14
Probus Club – This month’s Club meeting will be at 9.30am for 10am at the Ski-boat Club. Guest speaker will be Graham Holmes whose presentation is entitled: “Grahamstown/Makhanda: “Past, Present and Future”.
Thursday May 16
Lower Albany Historical Society – 9.30 for 10am – Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park. Dr Billy de Klerk will present a talk on "SA Ecosystems in Deep Time: Evolution of life in the Karoo Basin – a110 million years of change". All welcome. Contact Avonne 083-473-6823.
Saturday May 18
Port Alfred Sport Shooting Club. Sport and Hunting shoot. Visitors with licenced firearms welcome. Contact the chairman on 083-633-1939.