Our diary entries are open for December, January and February. Please e-mail houzetj@tisoblackstar.co.za or fax (046) 624-2293 or drop in at 29 Miles Street from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
National Sea Rescue Institute practices every Wednesday at 5pm. To join the NSRI visit the base in person to undergo an evaluation.
Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club Museum opens on the last Saturday of each month – 9am to 12 noon – Hawkins Industrial Park, Alfred Road, Port Alfred.
Kowie History Museum, at The Old Railway Station, Pascoe Crescent. Open 9.30am-12.30pm Tuesday-Saturday. Closed Sunday/Monday and public holidays.
Richmond House Museum will be open to the public 10:00-12:00 on the following four Saturday mornings in December: 10, 17, 24 and 31 December.
The Riverside Ramble: a new self-guided tour (map R10 from Sunshine Coast Tourism or Kowie History Museum) of historic Wharf Street and Van der Riet Streets.
Scottish Country Dancing at Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park, every Wednesday from 5.30pm to 7pm. For more information please phone (046) 604-0478.
Probus Club of the Kowie meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Port Alfred River and Ski-boat Club.
Memory Book Scrapbook Club meets twice a month on a Thursday afternoon. All welcome. Contact Cheryl (046) 624-2733 / 083-556-7562.
U3A – Port Alfred Branch meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 10am at the Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park village. All welcome.
Bathurst Farmers Market – Every Sunday rain or shine at Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Nursery, Kowie Road from 9am – 12.30pm.
Lower Albany Historical Society meets 3rd Thursday of the month – some meetings in Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park, others, outside trips. Call Suzette on 083-581-5777 for details.
Lower Albany Woodworkers’ Guild, meets 1st Tuesday of each month. Call Brian Edwards on (046) 624-2945, or John Moss on 082-829-5484 for more information.
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 Muriel MacGregor on (046) 624-1963.
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.
Kenton Pub Quiz – 6.30pm – first Sunday of each month at Kenton Bowls Club. Cash bar available. Cash and other prizes. Teams of 4-6. All welcome. Enquiries: Walter Grisdale (046) 648-2440.
First Port Alfred Scout/Cub meetings. Every Friday at the Girl Guide Hall, from 3pm-5pm. Visitors welcome. For more information contact Dot Fethers on (046) 624-3192.
Port Alfred Floral Art Group 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.
Birdwatching Tours and Three Sisters Saunter. Book with Anne (046) 675-1976 or 083-719-4950. www.annesbirding.co.za
FAST (Forum for Astronomy, Science and Technology) meets on the first Thursday of each month at the cellar of the Wharf Street Brew Pub at 2.30pm. Visitors welcome. Please contact Shirley Marais at shirley@theannouncer.co.za or on 082-928-8671 for more information.
Duck Pond Morning Market every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 2pm, between Buksies Coffee Shop and Penny Farthing restaurant. Jams, pickles, secondhand books, cakes, quiches, secondhand clothing, crochet knitting, plants. All stallholders welcome. Contact Wendy 081-347-9562.
Woodlands Market, every Saturday from 8am to 12 noon at Woodlands Cottages and Backpackers, just outside Kenton on the R343 Grahamstown Road. Yummy breakfast and treats, fresh produce, arts and crafts. There is no charge for traders of local arts and crafts and produce – an attempt to encourage and support local tourism and businesses. For more information contact 082-808-5976 or info@woodlands.co.za
Rosehill Mall Art & Crafters Market, the first Saturday of every month, from 9am to 4pm. A true art & craft market. Only handmade items available by our local crafters. Large selection of goods.
Bonsai Club meets once a month on a Saturday. For more information please contact David Brewis on 0764573218. Or e-mail davidbrewis77@gmail.com
Port Alfred Bridge Club – Now at the Lodge on Albany Road (the Old Vic Hotel). Meets every Monday and Thursday – 1.15pm for 1.30pm start.
Night Scrapbooking classes every fortnight at BCreative Scrapbooking Supplies at Shop 12, Rosehill Mall. Wednesdays from 6.30pm to 10pm. Call Nicolene on (046) 624-3096 to book your spot for the next class or for more information. Saturday morning and weekday scrapbooking classes also available. Bookings are required.
Port Alfred Community Police Forum meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Port Alfred Police Station at 2.30pm.
DIARY:
Thursday December 8
Memory Book Scrapbook Club – 2pm to 5pm – Presbyterian Church Port Alfred. All welcome. Contact Cheryl (046) 624-2733 / 083-556-7562.
U3A meeting – 10am – Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park. Entertainment by pupils from Cause of Applause with Sandy Maclachlan.
Clumber Methodist Church carols evening, from 6pm. All welcome. Just beyond Bathurst is the Shaw Park turnoff. After 3km turn left at the Martindale and church signposts. Just a bit further you will see the church nestled below.
Thursday December 8 to Monday December 19
Christmas Lights Competition – Enter your home or business in the Harcourts Christmas Lights Competition. Begins on December 5 and judging will take place December 19. Winners will be announced December 20. Entry forms to be handed in at Harcourts office
Thursday December 8 – Saturday December 31
Art Exhibition at 7 Campbell Street, between the video shop and Bookends. Open from 10am to 6pm except Sunday. Enjoy a glass of refreshments while perusing the paintings. Contact Lynn 082-770-9079 at Port Alfred Art Club.
Friday December 9 and Saturday December 10
17th Annual South African Schools Boat Race on the Kowie River. Hosted by St Andrew’s College and stationed at the Halyards Hotel. Finals will begin at 7am on Saturday, with the Women’s final being raced at 2.15pm and the Men’s final at 3pm.
Friday December 9
Santa comes to Red Leaf Nursery – 11am.
Saturday December 10
Christian Men’s Association breakfast (ladies welcome) – 7 for 7.30am – Celebration Centre (Old Vic Hotel). Derel Puffet of Ellel Ministries, Pretoria, and the UK more widely, will be talking on Ellel and its work in Africa, and globally. More specifically, he will speak on the deliverance and healing ministry for pastors and mature Christians alike. Suggested donation of R40 to cover costs of breakfast. Students R20.
AGM of the Bathurst Village Conservancy – 10am at the Pig & Whistle, all welcome
Sunday December 11
Keiskamma Music Academy Christmas concert at Hamburg Hall at 3pm. Sixty five young musicians performing all the favourite Christmas and South African music, followed by a prize giving. Entry by donation.
Christmas Cantata “The Prince of Peace” – 7pm – Kenton Methodist Church. Come and enjoy a choral festival of praise for the Christmas season. Suitable for all ages – everyone welcome. For further information contact the church office on (046) 648-1090, or Pam Gush (046) 648-3186.
Sunday December 11 to Friday December 23
The South African version of Tall Stories’ West End hit, The Gruffalo, will play at the Port Alfred High School Hall. The production is most suitable for children aged 3 to 10 and their grown-ups. Tickets cost R60 per person with a R5 discount for children, grannies and granddads, and for bookings of 10 or more seats. For more information call (046) 603-1103. To book, visit www.gruffalolive.co.za. Telephone bookings 081-321-3574.
Monday December 12
Historic Bathurst AGM – 6pm – Pikes’ Post, Bathurst Agricultural Museum. Apologies may be emailed to the secretary at theshambles@vodamail.co.za.
Thursday December 15
Hospice Tree of Lights and Carols by Candelight by the Port Alfred Baptist Church – 5.30pm – Port Alfred Hospital grounds. Donation to Hospice for admission. Lights at R20 are available at Hospice or at the Halyards Hotel, or you may buy them at the event. You will receive a felt heart when you purchase your light. Bring your own picnic basket and chairs or blanket.
Friday December 16 to Saturday December 31
Brian Hammond Art Exhibition – 43 Hill Street, Port Alfred 046 624 1081 / 082 899 8604
Friday December 16
Day of Reconciliation
SPCA Kowie Market – 8am to noon – Port Alfred library lawns. All traders. crafters and car boot sellers are welcome to participate at R30 per stall. Enquiries: Sandra Pool (046) 624-8446.
Christmas Tea in the Garden – Kowie Museum grounds from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Teas, coffee and delicious Christmas Fare. Platform picture-painting with chalk for the children and a vist to the museum. Tickets cost R30.
FNB Fun Run – 8am – Kelly’s Beach. A 5km Fun Run/ Walk. There will be no major road crossings. Marshalls will assist along the way and will finish at Kelly’s beach. Donation: R30 per person and R10 per children under 12. Contact person: Debra Harris 083-260-0334 and Lyn Harbrecht 083-811-4908.
Dirty Pineapple Mud Run – 2pm – Rufanes River Farm, Port Alfred (5km from Port Alfred). For entries or information: www.elshaddaiportalfred.co.za, call (046) 624-3616 or 082-418-6079.
Carols by Candlelight – 6 for 6.30pm – corner of Bailey and Nautilus roads, Bathurst. Live nativity scene, bring picnic baskets, tractor and trailer rides for the kids before the carols. Donations will go to charity. For more information call Nettie or Michelle on (046) 624-5266.
VW Market Square Golf Day – Royal Port Alfred Golf Club
David Kau at Fish River Sun.
Rosehill Art and Craft Market – Rosehill Mall, Port Alfred. Starts at 9am.
PA Music Festival – Kiddies Programme, Hospital Grounds, 10am to 5pm
Albert Frost Live at the Goatshed – Kenton-on-Sea. The Goatshed, Kenton (R120pp) – 046 648 2867. Starts at 8pm
Beach Party – Live music, Passionate Musos at Horns up Kenton on Sea 071-195-9852. Starts at 8pm
Stuart Reece Festive Season Tour – Pig and Whistle, Bathurst (R40pp) 046 625 0673. Starts at 5pm
Saturday December 17
Bushman’s River Mouth Christmas Craft Market and Car Boot sale – 8am until 2pm – tennis courts in Bushman’s Village. Hot food and drinks, kiddies bouncy castle. To book a stand contact Jack on 079-829-2698 or e-mail jjdell82@gmail.com or John on 072-246-5430.
Kleinemonde morning market – 8.30 to 10am – Kleinemonde community hall.
Salem Open Golf Day – Alexandria Golf Club. Bookings: Landi (046) 653-0207.
Rotary’s Bargain Hunt, Civic Centre car park from 9am. Anything and Everything for sale at bargain prices, in aid of Rotary projects. Enquiries: 082-453-2618 or (046) 624-2075.
The Campbells at Fish River Sun.
Penny Pinchers Golf Day – Royal Port Alfred Golf Club – 046-624-4796
Rosehill Art and Craft Market – Rosehill Mall, Port Alfred
Rotary Bargain Hunt – Civic Centre Car Park Port Alfred. Starts at 9am
Sunday December 18
Preview Art Exhibition – Kenton town hall (046) 648-1834
Kenton Fun Run – Kenton on Sea – Annette Treagus, at 4.30pm
Monday December 19 to Thursday December 22
Xmas Bonanza Fishing Competition – Starts at 7am, Port Alfred Ski Boat Club – (046) 624-4532
Monday December 19 to Wednesday December 21
Art Exhibition – Kenton Town Hall – Marijka 046 648 1834. Starts at 9am
Monday December 19
Carols by Candlelight hosted by the Kenton Methodist Church. All welcome from 6.30pm. Bring a picnic basket, chairs and torches or candles. For further information, contact the church office on (046) 648-1090, or Shirley Gardyne on 072-373-7837.
Periwinkle Golf Day – Royal Port Alfred Golf Club – (046) 624-4796
Royal Port Alfred Marina AGM – 10am at the Royal Port Alfred Marina Club House
The Kiffness Live at the Lounge – The Lounge, Port Alfred (R60-R80; R100 at door) – 079-941-6951. Starts at 8pm.
Tuesday December 20 to Saturday December 24
Helicopter Flips over Port Alfred – Rosehill Mall – Contact Joelene 078-926-1804
Tuesday December 20
Loki Rothman Live at the Goatshed, Kenton on Sea – The Goatshed, Kenton (R120pp) – (046) 648-2867. Starts at 8pm
Wednesday December 21
Boknes Open Golf Day – Alexandria Golf Club. Bookings: Landi (046) 653-0207
Good Luck Live at the Lounge – The Lounge, Port Alfred (R60-R80; R100 at door) – 079-941-6951
Pick n Pay Golf Day – Royal Port Alfred Golf Club – (046) 624-4796
Thursday December 22
Held on Till May Live at the Lounge – The Lounge, Port Alfred (R60-R80; R100 at door) – 079 941 6951. Starts at 8pm.
Robin Auld and Wendy Oldfield – The Goatshed, Kenton (R100pp) – (046) 648-2867. Starts at 7pm.
Kenton Capers – Kenton town hall
Friday December 23
SPCA Kowie Market – 8am to noon – Port Alfred library lawns. All traders. crafters and car boot sellers are welcome to participate at R30 per stall. Enquiries: Sandra Pool (046) 624-8446.
Estuary Care AGM – Kenton Town Hall. Starts at 10am. (046) 648-2411
Kowie Craft Market – Library Lawns, Port Alfred. From 9am.
KOSRA AGM – Kenton Town Hall. 10am.
Boet and Swaer – The Goatshed, Kenton (R100pp) – (046) 648-2867. Begins at 7pm.
Saturday December 24
Kleinemonde morning market – 8.30 to 10am – Kleinemonde community hall.
RPAGC golf day – Royal Port Alfred Golf Club – (046) 624-4796
Sunday December 25
Christmas Day – Happy Christmas to all our readers, advertisers and visitors.
Christmas for a cause – Craig de Sousa Live. The Lounge, Port Alfred – 079-941-6951. 8pm.
Monday December 26 to Friday December 30
Helicopter Flips over Port Alfred – Rosehill Mall, Port Alfred. From 9am to 4pm. Call Joelene on 078-926-1804
Monday December 26
Boxing Day – Day of Goodwill
Harcourts Sandcastle Competition – Kelly’s Beach, from 8am to 11am. (046 624 5222)
Dave Knowles Live at the Lounge – The Lounge, Port Alfred (R50) – 079-941-6951, from 8pm.
December Street – Alice Phoebe Lou, Josh Kempen, Go Barefoot at Billy’s Beach – Kenton on Sea. Starts at 8pm.
Tuesday December 27 and Wednesday December 28
Woody Cape Chicory Classic – Alexandria Golf Club. Bookings: Landi (046) 653-0207.
Tuesday December 27
Kingswood Golf Day – Royal Port Alfred Golf Club – (046) 624-4796
Craig de Sousa Live at the Lounge – The Lounge, Port Alfred (R50) – 079 941
Billys Beach – The Kiffness, Grassy Spark, Bye Beneco, Diamond Thug – Kenton on Sea
Woody Cape Chicory Classic – Alexandria Golf Club – Landi (046) 653-0207
Tom James (UK) at the Goatshed – Kenton (R120pp) – (046) 648-2867
Wednesday December 28
Sibuya Game Reserve Golf Day – Royal Port Alfred Golf Club – (046) 624-4796
BRRAG AGM – Bushmans Hall at 9am.
Herzon Mad Violinst – The Goatshed, Kenton (R70pp) – 046 648 2867
Anything that floats – Horns up, from 10am – 071-195-9852
Billys Beach – Goodluck, Timo ODV and friends. From 8pm, Kenton on Sea
Thursday December 29
Heather Waters – The Goatshed, Kenton (R80pp), 7pm- (046) 648-2867
Kenton Capers – Kenton town hall. 7pm
Bathurst Ox Braai – Bathurst show Grounds. Opens 10am
Billys Beach – Freshly Ground, Matthew Mole, Sean Koch Trio, Sutherland – Kenton-on-Sea
Friday December 30
Boet and Swaer – The Goatshed, Kenton (R100pp) – (046) 648-2867. Starts 7pm.
Kariega Challenge Mountain Bike Race – Horns up – 071 195 9852. Starts at 8am.
Billys Beach – PH Fat. DDE. Kenton on Sea from 8pm.
RPAGC golf day – Royal Port Alfred Golf Club – 046 624 4796
Saturday December 31
Duck Derby – Kiddies Beach, Port Alfred. Race starts at 8.30am – cbotha@pahs.co.za
Beanie Rebels – The Goatshed, Kenton (R100pp) – (046) 648-2867
New Year’s Bash – From 6pm at Horns up – 071-195-9852
Billys Beach – NYE with Rubber Duck – Kenton on Sea
Monday January 2
Billys Beach – Peachy Beach Take over, Luke K, DJ Jayms, Wes Thatcher, JayKay, Kenton on Sea
Jessie Clegg – The Goatshed, Kenton (R100pp) – (046) 648-2867. 7pm
Tuesday January 3
60’s beach party – Horns up – 071 195 9852. Starts at 6pm
Friday January 6
Boet and Swaer – The Goatshed, Kenton (R100pp) – (046) 648-2867
Saturday January 7
Arno Carstens – The Goatshed, Kenton (R120pp) – (046 648 2867)
Thursday January 19
Friends with Compassion – Caring for those who are mourning a loved one. Presbyterian Church Port Alfred at 3.30pm. All welcome- Join us for a cup of tea and a chat. Contact Cheryl (046) 624-2733 / 083-556-7562.
Thursday January 26
U3A meeting – 10am – Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park. Advocate Paul Hoffmann of Accountability Now will speak on the need for an Integrity Commission.
Friday January 27
PA- Art Club – IN: Month end meeting, Library, DVDs and critical reviews.
Thursday February 2
PA Art Club – OUT: DVD at Settlers – Pen and wash.
Thursday February 9
PA Art Club – IN: Prepare for Bathurst Show. Complete unfinished works.
Thursday February 16
PA- Art Club – IN: Prepare for Bathurst Show. Complete unfinished works.
Thursday February 23
U3A meeting – 10am – Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park. Warrant Officer Steve Leslie and his dog Buti – Search and Rescue.
PA- Art Club – IN: AGM, Voting for new committee; Library; DVDs and critical reviews.
Thursday March 2
PA- Art Club – OUT: DVD at Settlers – Rolf Harris on Master painters??
Thursday March 9
PA- Art Club – IN: Completion of works for Bathurst Show. Pick your category
Thursday March 16
PA- Art Club – Completion of works for Bathurst Show. Pick a different category
Thursday March 23
PA- Art Club – OUT: To be announced
Thursday March 30
PA- Art Club – IN: Monthly meeting; Library; DVDs; Critical reviews
