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Thursday 9 April 9:30am for 10am. U3A, Greg Wilmot: Psychology for Seniors. Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park, Port Alfred. R5.00 for members, R10.00 for non-members. Contact Gwynn 083-678-5050
Thursday April 9 at 5pm Quiz Night in Aid of Retreat 2 Eden. Teams of 4-6. R50 per person. Quiz Master: Michele Rowley. Wharf Street Pub & Grill. Contact: 066-220-0441
Saturday 11 April 2026, 9.30am-1.30pm Cyanotype Sunprinting Workshop. Celebrate the outdoors and create something unique during this workshop led by Carol Leff. R750 includes all materials and a light lunch. Contact Carol at 083-673-7393 for info.
Saturday 11-Sunday 12 April The 7th Annual Kenton 100. 100 miler/50 miler/30 miler/10 miler. Kenton-on-Sea, Eastern Cape. info@kenton100.co.zaE
Tuesday 14 April 9.30am for 10am Probus Talk. Port Alfred Golf Club. Speaker: Jane Kurtz. Topic: Tans Siberian Express.
Friday April 17- Saturday April 18 Sunshine Carnival, Hospital Cricket Field, Port Alfred. R20 entry. Rides from R20-R60 per person per ride.
Thursday 23 April 9.30am for 10am U3A, Kathie Satchwell: Protest Songs through the age – from Scotland and Ireland to Iran. Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park, Port Alfred. R5.00 for members, R10.00 for non-members. Contact Gwynn 083-678-5050
Saturday April 25 Kenton-on-Sea Primary School Big Fundraiser Kaskar Day. Food stall, games to play and slip and slide.
Sunday April 26 Bathurst Annual BookFair.
Saturday 2 May 9am Port Alfred Ladies Circle AGM. Round Table Club House Port Alfred.
August 28-30 Bathurst Country Affair. A celebration of country living, food, wine, crafts and community.
24 October Oldenburgia Trail Run, PJ Olivier, Makhanda
REGULARS
Every Sunday 9am – 12pm – Bathurst Farmers Market, rain or shine, Just off Centre, Kowie Road.
Every Sunday – 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 to receive and enjoy at your leisure.
Every Monday – Port Alfred River & Ski Boat Club Steak Monday, Live Music with Greg Short. Bookings 046-624-4532.
Every Tuesday 5:30pm – Kowie Striders Time Trials, Port Alfred Country Club (PACC): 3km walk/run; 5km walk/run; 8km walk/run at 17h30pm in summer and 17h15pm in winter.
Every Tuesday – U3A Computer Workshop Via Zoom. Email andrewpearce4477@gmail.com.
Every Wednesday from 1pm – Port Alfred River & Ski Boat Club Seafood Extravaganza. Bookings 046-624-4532 or Mandy 063-271-2693.
Every Wednesday 5pm – 10pm – Port Alfred Tennis Club. Social Tennis. A bring and braai is hosted with a cash bar available. Contact 082-329-3399.
Every Wednesday 5pm – 7pm – Scottish Country Dancing in the Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park Retirement Village. All are welcome. Contact Trish on 082-893-0676 or 046-604-0444.
Every Friday 9am – 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.
Every Saturday 8am – Parkrun, Civic Centre, Port Alfred
Second Sunday of the Month 12pm – The Moths Battleaxe Shellhole meets at the Eddie Grant Moth Hall (Behind the Ski Boat Club) for a bring and braai lunch. Contact 082-454-5868 or 083-325-000 or 060-881-1791.
Every Monday and Thursday at 8.30am – 1820s golf at Royal Port Alfred golf club. No formal handicaps or bookings required. Contact 046-624-4796.
First Tuesday of the Month 5.30pm for 6pm – The Lower Albany Woodworkers Guild meets at various venues. Contact 082-771-0009 or 066-037-7985.
Second Tuesday of the Month 9.30am for 10am – Kowie Probus: Royal Port Alfred Golf Club. Eddie Wepener 083-655-7007.
Last Tuesday of the Month 11am – 12pm – Are you mourning the loss of a loved one? Monthly meeting at the Baptist Church Port Alfred. Contact Cheryl 083-556-7562.
Second and Fourth Thursdays of the month (February to November) – The University of the Third Age (U3A) Port Alfred meetings. For information, or to join, contact U3A Secretary, Rob Crothall rob@crothall.co.za.
Third Thursday of the month 9am for 10am – The Lower Albany Historical Society (LAHS) based in Port Alfred meetings or outings. For information, or to join, contact LAHS Chair, Gwynn Crothall gwynn@crothall.co.za.
First Saturday of the month 8am – 10am – Kleinemonde Morning Market outside the Community Hall.
Last Saturday of the month 9am – 12pm – Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club at 91 Alfred Road in the Hawkins Industrial Park is open to visitors. Entry is R25 per adult.