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The MOTHS Battleaxe Shellhole has re-started its functions as follows: Monthly meetings: second Sunday of the month, 11am to 12 noon. Monthly social bring ‘n braai: fourth Sunday of the month, midday onward. All ex-servicemen and their families are most welcome. Annual Remembranc­e Parade dates will be announced. Contact numbers: 082-454-5868 or 083-325-0000 or 060-881-1791.

Every first Tuesday of the month

The Lower Albany Woodworker­s Guild meets at various venues at 5.30pm for 6pm. All visitors and those interested in woodworkin­g are welcome to attend. For further informatio­n contact the chairperso­n at 082-771-0009 or the secretary at 066-037-7985.

Third Sunday of every month

SA Legion hosts a lunch at Port Alfred Country Club, 12 noon for 12.30pm. R30 per person. All welcome.

1820s Golf every Monday and Thursday

At 8.30am at the Royal Port Alfred Golf Club. A 13-hole round of social and friendly golf is played off the blue tees. No bookings required.

Every Monday at 9.30am and every Wednesday at 10am

Healing Horses Therapeuti­c Centre 15km on the R72 just after Riet River. Visitors and prospectiv­e volunteers welcome. For further informatio­n and/or directions call 078-346-5412.

Every Monday at 5.15pm

Club Netball – Mixed teams at the PAHS netball courts. Everyone is welcome to play. Call Johaliza on 083-306-9882 for more info. Tuesday to Saturday

Kowie Museum open, 9.30am to 12.30pm, old station building next to police station. ‘The Historic Hub of Port Alfred’. R20 adults, R10 children.

Every Wednesday from 2pm to 8pm

Port Alfred Tennis Club. Everyone is welcome for social tennis and fellowship. A bring and braai after with cash bar available. Contact 082-329-3399 for more info.

Every Friday from 9am to 12pm

The Petticoat Lane Charity Shop is open. The shop is located next to the Sikhulisa Skills Centre, opposite the Police Station on Pascoe Crescent.

Thursday July 14 at 4:30pm

Pam Allison, who is an environmen­tal scientist, will present “Water, water, everywhere, and not a drop to drink” at the University of the 3rd Age (U3A) in the Don Powis Hall in Settlers Park Retirement Village, Port Alfred. All welcome. Meeting Fee: R5 (members), R10 (visitors) For more informatio­n Contact Gwynn 083-678-5050.

Friday July 15

Kowie Bowling Club Competitio­n (Centenary) at the Bowling Club.

Saturday July 16 at 8am

Park Run at the town hall.

Saturday July 16 at 2pm

Come and meet Danie Gerber hosted by the Kenton Cricket Club with Touch Rugby (6 a side), sit down meal & cash bar, watch 3rd Bokke Wales Test, memorabili­a auction + music & dancing. Venue: The Loft (Pigeon Club), Bushmans Alexandria Road in Kenton. Tickets cost R250. For more informatio­n WhatsApp 083560-5800

Sunday July 17 at 9am-12pm

Bathurst Farmers’ Market at 237 Kowie Rd, Bathurst. Fresh produce, artisan cheeses, breads, gingerbrea­d goodness, sweet treats, quiches, jams, food stalls, handcrafts & more

Thursday July 21

Volleyball at West Beach in Port Alfred. For informatio­n contact 076-593-0749.

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