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The MOTHS Battleaxe Shellhole functions are 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: 082-4545868 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.
Every Sunday (starting 14 August 2022)
Ndlambe FM on the frequency 99.0 is pleased to announce the return of a classical music programme on Sunday mornings from August. 'Sunshine Classics,’ 10am to midday, is produced by Dave Cherry and presented by Sue Gordon and offers an eclectic selection of good music that has stood the test of time.
Third Thursday of every month (February to November)
The Lower Albany Historical Society (LAHS), established in 1958, aims to promote the history of the Eastern Cape and especially that of Lower Albany. Every year the Society, which is based in Port Alfred, organises a combination of ten meetings and outings on the third Thursday of each month (February to November) and publishes the sought-after Toposcope Journal. The Society searches for, collects and disseminates information about persons, places, structures and artefacts of historical interest, and is concerned about the preservation of such sites and objects. We enjoy a close association with the Kowie Museum, which houses the Society’s library and collection of historical items. To join, contact the LAHS Chair
gwynn@crothall.co.za 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 sharp 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. 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 August 25 at 10am
Anne Irwin will present a talk entitled World War I through the eyes of the poets at the University of the 3rd Age (U3A) meeting in the Don Powis Hall in Settlers Park Retirement Village, Port Alfred. All welcome. Meeting Fee: R5 (members), R10 (visitors). For information contact Gwynn 083-678-5050.
Thursday August 25
Touch Rugby at West beach. For more information contact 076-593-0749 or info@outdoorfoucus.co.za.
Thursday August 25
Integrity River Cruises’ monthly clean-up of the Kowie River. Up to 30 volunteers are invited to help clean up the banks of the Kowie River. Wear old clothes, sunscreen and a hat. Bags will be provided. The clean-up time is 2 hours. For more information, call Sarah at 071464-2001.
Saturday August 27
SEDRU High School tournament/ rugby day.
Saturday August 27 at 8am
Park Run at the town hall.
Saturday August 27 from 10am
Family Fun Day at the Bathurst Agricultural Society Showgrounds. There will be traditional games and sports for all ages and fun races and games for kids and parenting teams. Pineapple throwing and lots more fun activities. Entry fee: adults R20, kids R10 and toddlers free.
Sunday August 28 at 9am 2pm
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Bathurst Farmers’ Market at 237 Kowie Rd, Bathurst. Fresh produce, artisan cheeses, breads, gingerbread goodness, sweet treats & more.
Saturday September 3 at 9am
Colour run at Port Alfred High School. Tickets on sale at PAHS office: 3km R40, 5km R50, 3km team R180, 5km team R230 (no more than 5 runners per team).
Registration starts at 8am and there are lots of prizes to be won. For more information, contact Sonai on 081-2110901.
Saturday September 3 from 10am
Cross country development and schools league at the Bathurst showgrounds (hosting venue for Qhayiya Primary School). For enquiries on how to enter contact Melikhaya Dyubele on 068-1436276 or email mbobelanamm@gmail.com. Entry fee is R20 per person.upperegoexperience@gmail.com
Saturday September 3 at 10am
Friends of Waters Meeting Nature Reserve: Fascinating Fungi - Prof Jo Dames of the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology at Rhodes University looks at the fungal kingdom and explores how it impacts our lives every day, from bread and wine making to the cycling of nutrients in nature. 10am at Pike’s Post at the Ploughman Pub (in the grounds of the Bathurst Agricultural Museum) in Bathurst. For more info, email
friendsofwatersmeeting@gmail.com
Saturday September 10 from 10am
Cross country development and schools league at Kenton Primary School (hosting venue for IkamvalesizweCOmbined School). How to enter, contact: VuyoNkayi 061-889-376 upperegoexperience@gmail.com Project coordinator Vuyo Nkayi (UEAC Athletics Club)
Sunday 11 September 2022
St Cyprian’s Highlands Country Fair from 10am: Kids’ fun, tombola, petting farm, Farmers Market, Treasure Hunt, Picnic lunch with potjies, wors rolls, cakes and pancakes, exciting items on auction. Details and directions on
http://stcyprianshighlands.wordpress.com Saturday September 24 from 10am
Cross country development and schools league at El Shaddai Christian School. How to enter contact Justin Dollery 079793-0385 jjdollery@gmail.com. Project coordinator Vuyo Nkayi (UEAC Athletics Club) 061-889-376
upperegoexperience@gmail.com