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Second Monday of the month
Lions general business meeting at the Round Table Clubhouse (behind the Ski Boat Club) at 6pm.
Mondays and Thursdays at 8.30am sharp
1820s golf at the Royal Port Alfred Golf Club. A 13-hole round of social golf. No bookings required.
Mondays at 9.30am, Wednesdays at 10am
Healing Horses Therapeutic Centre 15km along the R72 just after Riet River. Call 078-346-5412.
First Tuesday of the month
The Lower Albany Woodworkers Guild meets at various venues at 5.30pm for 6pm. Contact the chair on 082-771-0009 or the secretary on 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.
Wednesdays from 2pm to 8pm
Port Alfred Tennis Club. Social tennis and 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.
Thursday to Saturday, at 9.30am to 12.30pm
Kowie Museum in the old station building next to the police station is open. R20 adults, R10 children.
Third Thursday of the month
The Lower Albany Historical Society organises meetings and outings on the third Thursday of each month (February to November) and publishes the Toposcope Journal. To join, contact the chair at
gwynn@crothall.co.za.
Monday to Friday 11am-2pm and Saturdays 10am-1pm
PO-Sh-Op is now open in Kenton.
Fridays at 9am to midday
The Petticoat Lane Charity Shop is open next to the Sikhulisa Skills Centre, opposite the police station on Pascoe Crescent.
Last Saturday of the month
Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club is open to visitors on the last Saturday of the month, from 9am-12pm. Entry is R25 per adult. The address is 91 Alfred Road in the Hawkins Industrial Park.
Sundays at 10am to midday
Every Sunday, Sunshine Classics airs an eclectic mix of fine music that has stood the test of time. Tune in at 10am on Ndlambe FM (99.0Fm) or email sunshineclassics3@gmail.com.
Second Saturday of the month
The Moths Battleaxe Shellhole meets at the Eddie Grant Moth Hall (behind the Ski Boat Club) for a bring & braai lunch from 12pm. Contact 082-454-5868 or 083-325-0000 or 060-881-1791.
Third Sunday of the month
SA Legion hosts a lunch at Port Alfred Country Club, 12pm for 12.30pm. R30.
September 7-9
University Boat Races, Kowie River. Saturday September 9
The Red Apple Farmers’ Market, Bushmans River.
Saturday September 9
BBG’s potjiekos cook-off competition, Bushmans River, R125pp includes dinner, live music and World Cup Rugby. Tickets available from BBGs and Sunshine Coast Tourism office, Kenton, 061-361-2565/ 061-814-4769.
Saturday September 9
Mid-month market on The Village Green in Bathurst, 072-215-2727.
Sunday September 10
Bathurst Farmers’ Market, Kowie Road Bathurst, 082-571-6194.
Tuesday September 12 and 28, 9-11am
Homeschooling Steam Guild at the Market Traders, Van Der Riet Street. Contact 071-689-6119.
Tuesday September 12 and 26
Jokers wild draw, Port Alfred River & Ski Boat Club, Tickets: R10. 046-624-4532.
Wednesday September 13 and 27, 5.306.30pm
Meditation Group @ Market Traders in Van Der Riet Street. Call 071-989-6119.
Wednesday September 13 and Saturday September 30, 6.30 to 8.30pm
Garden evening at Market Traders, Van Der Riet Street in Port Alfred.
Sunday September 10
10 Bathurst Farmers’ Market, Kowie Road Bathurst, 082-571-6194.
Tuesday September 19
Beer pong Tuesdays, Guido’s Beach Bar, Port Alfred, 060-997-3609.
Saturday September 23, 1pm and 1.30pm
The Kenton Swim Group Swimming Bushmans River, Bushmans River: Twomiler from the Sandbar and one-miler from The Bridge.
Sunday September 24
The Kenton Rhino Run at Jerry’s in Kenton, 5km fun walk/run, 12km, 18km
September 24
Public holiday, Heritage Day Monday September 25
Fun bowls day, fundraising event in aid of Sunshine Life Centre, at Port Alfred Bowls and Croquet Club, RSVP and payment by September 18 2023, AidITNPO — FNB 62821699058. For info, WhatsApp Liz at 082-870-9177.
Saturday September 30, 2-4pm Workshop @ Market Traders, Van Der Riet Street in Port Alfred. For bookings, contact 071-989-6119.