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Second Monday of the month at 6pm
Lions general business meeting at Mike Newlands room, Ski Boat Club.
Every Monday and Thursday at 08.30am
1820s golf at Royal Port Alfred golf club. A round of social golf, with all levels of players welcome. No formal handicaps or bookings required. Enquiries at the Proshop: 046-624-4796.
Mondays at 9.30am, 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 on 083-556-7562.
Wednesdays 5pm-10pm
Port Alfred Tennis Club. Everyone is welcome for social tennis and fellowship. A bring and braai after with a cash bar available. 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 regular meetings or outings. Contact
LAHS chair, Gwynn Crothall
gwynn@crothall.co.za.
Thursday to Saturday, 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 next to the Sikhulisa Skills Centre, opposite the police station on Pascoe Crescent.
First Saturday of the month, 10am
Friends of Waters Meeting hosts a talk about the natural environment, at Pike’s Trading Post at the Ploughman Pub. The next meeting on May 4 will feature guest speaker Margaret Wolf. Email 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 fine music that has stood the test of time. Tune in on Ndlambe FM (99.0Fm) or email sunshineclassics3@gmail.com. Second and fourth Sunday of the month Second Sunday of the month at midday The Moths Battleaxe Shellhole meets at the Eddie Grant Moth Hall (behind the Ski Boat Club) for a bring & braai lunch. Then
HISTORY IN ACTION:
Basil Mills brought history and technology to life when he fired a King George V-era twopound cannon at midday at the Bathurst Agricultural Museum’s Farm Fair Day on Saturday. The cannon is part of the black-powder drama that SABRE (South African Battle Re-enactments) brings to events in the area. Mills’s detailed explanations add colour and interest to his demonstrations. The open day was in order to raise much-needed funds for the museum. Email your photos that capture the spirit of our area to editorial@talkofthetown.co.za. Use the hashtag #sunshinecoastunplugged in the email subject field. on the fourth Sunday at 11am, they hold their monthly meeting at the same venue. 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.
Saturday May 4, 6.30-8.30pm
Dave Starke live, R100 donation at the Goat Shed, Kenton-on-Sea. Book a table: 082-808-59763.
Saturday May 4, 7-9pm
Dylan Lottering live at The Wharf Street Pub & Grill, Port Alfred.
Tuesday May 7, 12.30-14.30pm
Career expo at Port Alfred High School. Bookings: awillemse@pahs.co.za.
Friday May 10, 7pm
Quiz evening in aid of the Port Alfred Soup Kitchen at My Pond Hotel. Teams of 4 at R100pp which includes finger snacks courtesy MyPond Hotel. 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 11, 10am
Ladies’ Circle AGM at 29 Tash’s, Port Alfred. For more info: 082-975-5260.
Sunday May 12, 12-2pm
Mother’s Day lunch at The Red Apple, Kenton for Bookings: 066-013-0875.
Sunday May 12, midday
Mother’s Day buffet lunch, R199pp at MyPond Hotel, children under five eat free. Children 6-12 get 50% off, Pensioners (with ID) get 30% off. Bookings by May 9 046-624-4626.
Sunday May 12, 12.30pm
Mother’s Day lunch at the Halyards for R250pp, R125pp for children between the ages of three and 12. Bookings: 046-604-3355.
Saturday May 18, 11am
Ladies’ day out for R100pp includes welcome drink, goodie bag and so on. Find your best hat and join us for a morning of fine food, talks and demos at The Courtyard, 48 Van der Riet Street, Port Alfred. Bookings 064-960-1016.
Saturday May 18, 6 for 6.30pm
Dr Terence Bellingan will present a dinner, talk and footage about “Free Diving SA’s Southern Coast”. R390pp. The Sandbar Floating Restaurant.
SAVE THE DATE:
June 20: Winter Solstice, Kenton, Bathurst, Port Alfred.
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.