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Thursday July 23 9:30am for 10pm – U3A, Paul Skelton: Blue Mountains and Red Fins. Tales of Landscape and Life, an ancient, deeply connected heritage. Settlers Park Retirement Village, Don Powis Hall. Members R5. Non-members R10.
Friday July 24 – 26 – Christmas in July. Christmas markets, live entertainment and family fun. Come and help us create a truly magical Christmas in July experience in Bathurst Village. Contact Jason on 083-544-8154 or Sune on 084-097-5002
Friday July 31 – Saturday August 1 – Port Alfred High School Reunion for 1986, 1996, 2006 and 2016. Honouring 143 Years of Academic Excellence and Welcoming Back Our Alumni. Contact: 046-624-2440.
Friday July 31 – 6pm – 9:30pm – Murder Mystery Dinner Night with Round Table Port Alfred. Can you solve the mystery before dessert is served? Join us for an unforgettable evening of suspense, intrigue, great food, and plenty of surprises at our Murder Mystery Dinner! R130pp. Contact: 066- 274-1250
Saturday August 1 – 9am -2pm – Sunshine Life Centre Market Day. Join us at the Sunshine Life Centre for a wonderful day of community and connection. Come and support local businesses. The train will also be running. Contact Don for train bookings at 083-310-2004.
Saturday August 1 – 6:30pm – 9:30pm – 40th Anniversary and Fundraising for Settlers Park Retirement Village. Royal St Andrews Hotel, Port Alfred. Tickets: 650pp. Dress: Formal. Reservations/Info: 046-604-0200.
Saturday August 9 – 10am – 2pm – Port Alfred Ladies Circle 29 Women’s Day Seminar. “Real Queens Fix Each Other’s Crowns”. A series of inspiring guest speakers, a welcome drink, brunch and a variety of activities. Wear your crown with a touch of red or pink. Funds raised go towards dignity bags for girls in need. Medolino Caravan Park. Tickets are R250 per person. Gather your friends and diarise this uplifting event today! Contact: 082-975-5260 or 081-043-1095.
Thursday 13 August 9.30am for 10am – U3A (University of the 3rd Age) Anne Irwin: Fighting Talk: how wars and the military have influenced language. Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park, Port Alfred. All welcome. Meeting Fee: R5.00 (members), R10.00 (visitors) Contact Gwynn 083 678 5050
15 August onwards for 7 Saturdays 9am to 12pm – Introduction to Bridge Course hosted by Port Alfred Duplicate Bridge Club. Port Alfred Country Club. R300 pp. Contact Les Lombard: 082-782-1212 or les.lombard@gmail.com
Thursday 27 August 9.30am for 10am – U3A (University of the 3rd Age) Johann Wilhelm: Retreat to Eden: Animal Rescue in South Africa. Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park, Port Alfred. All welcome. Meeting Fee: R5.00 (members), R10.00 (visitors) Contact Gwynn 083 678 5050
Sunday August 30 – 7:30am – 1:30pm – Annual Three Valleys Running Wild Trail Run. 5km, 10km and 15km. Tickets: R120 for adults and R80 for children (5 – 12 years). Contact: 082-926-3915.
August 28-30 – Bathurst Country Affair. A celebration of country living, food, wine, crafts and community.
September 17-20 – Kenton-on-Sea Rhino Run. 5km Fun Walk/Run for Rhino, 12km Run, 18km Run
Saturday September 26 10am – 4pm – Port Alfred Classic Motor Show. Port Alfred Country Club. Adults: R50. Pensioners: R30. Under 12 Free. Contact Colin or Dean 082-442-7193 or on 083-251-9585
October 24-24 – Port Alfred Open Gardens arranged by the Port Alfred Garden Club. Saturday viewing times 9am to 4pm. Sunday viewing times 9am to 1pm. Ticket queries: 079-353-3518.
Saturday October 24 2026 – Oldenburgia Trail Run, PJ Olivier, Makhanda. Enter Online: grahamstownsunsetrotary.org Updates at https://www.facebook.com/trailrunoldenburgia
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.