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Monday to Friday 11am-2pm and Saturdays 10am-1pm
PO-Sh-Op is open in Kenton
Every Sunday
Bathurst Farmers Market, 9am to 2pm “rain or shine”, Just off Centre, Kowie Rd.
Aden Hinds LIVE, 12pm, The Sandbar, Bushmans River, 078-456-5006
Slow Cooked Sundays @ the Goat Shed, 12pm, 082-808-5976
Long Lunch on Sunday @ Kingston Farm, from 12.30pm, Reservations only 083-262-4813. You can find out more by visiting www.kingstonfarm.co.za
Sunday Lunch Buffet @ Halyards Hotel, 12.30pm, 046-604-3355
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 on Ndlambe FM (99.0Fm) OR email sunshineclassics3@gmail.com to receive and enjoy at your leisure wonderful music, and the stories about them.
Every Monday
Port Alfred River & Ski Boat Club Steak Monday, Music by Jono, Bookings 046-624- 4532 / 083-512-1026
MyPond Hotel Fish & Chips Monday, Bookings 046-624-4626
Every Tuesday
Kowie Striders time trials from Port Alfred Country Club (PACC): 3km walk/run; 5km walk/run; 8km run at 5.30pm.
U3A Computer Workshop – via Zoom. Info: andrewpearce4477@gmail.com
Every Tuesday during December- 10, 17, 24 and 31 – at 9am
Bathurst Historical Trails: December 2024. Explore the village’s 200 years of history on foot. Tuesdays 10, 17, 24 and 31 Dec. Guided trails of 4 km and 7 km. Meet outside the Pig and Whistle Inn @ 9 am. Enquiries 083-413-5050 (WhatsApp or SMS only please).
Every Wednesday
Port Alfred River and Ski Boat Club, 1pm, Seafood Extravaganza. For more info call 046-624-4532, or Mandy 063-271-2693.
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 for more info.
Wednesdays from 5pm to 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 for more info. gwynn@crothall.co.za
Every Friday
MyPond Hotel Braai Day, Bookings 046-624-4626
PA River and Ski Boat Club, 11.30am onwards, Fish Fryday
Karaoke at R72 Saloon, 7pm, 046-624-1088
Jukebox Jive, Choose the music you want to jive to @ R2 per tune from 6pm. Start jiving from 8pm, The Ploughman Pub, Trappes St, Bathurst
Fridays at 9am to midday
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
Parkrun, 8am, Civic Centre, Port Alfred
Last Sunday of the month
Sunday lunch at MyPond Hotel. Bookings. Bookings 046- 624- 4626.
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. Contact 082-454-5868 or 083-325-000 or 060-881-1791.
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 Pro-shop. Phone 046-624-4796.
Mondays at 9.30am and Wednesdays at 10am
Healing Horses Therapeutic Centre 15km on the R72 just after the Riet River. Visitors and prospective volunteers are welcome. For further information and/or directions call 078-346-5412.
Second Monday of the month at 6pm
LIONS General Business Meeting at Mike Newlands Room, Ski Boat Club.
First Tuesday of the month
The Lower Albany Woodworkers Guild meets at various venues at 5.30pm for 6pm. All visitors and those interested in woodworking are welcome to attend. For further information contact the chairperson at 082-771-0009 or the secretary at 066-037-7985.
Second Tuesday of the month (except for April, AGM and December), 9.30am for 10am
Kowie Probus, Port Alfred Ski Boat Club. Info: Eddie Wepener – 083-655-7007.
Last Tuesday of the month from 11am to 12am
Are you mourning the loss of a loved one? Monthly meeting at Baptist Church Port Alfred. All Welcome, contact Cheryl 083-556-7562.
Second and Fourth Thursdays of the month (February to November)
The University of the Third Age (U3A) Port Alfred organises 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, organises meetings or outings. Don Powis Hall. 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.
First Saturday of the month, 10am
Friends of Waters Meeting hosts a talk about the natural environment, mostly local at Pike’s Trading Post at the Ploughman Pub. More info: friendsofwatersmeeting@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/WatersMeetingBathurst
Last Saturday of the month
Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club is open to visitors on the last Saturday of the month, from 9 until midday. Entry is R25 per adult. The address is 91 Alfred Road in the Hawkins Industrial Park.
Every Friday 5pm
Sunset’s Trips Bowls. Bowling club by the bridge, PA. R20pp bowling. Format: Sudden death. Info: 072 952 6030.
Sunday January 26, 5pm
Mark Jennings – The Art of Guitar – An evening of Spanish and Classical Favourites, R150 (includes wine and nibbles) St John’s Church, Bathurst. Info/Bookings: 084 585 0774
Wednesday January 29 5-7pm
Remax Unique Padel afternoon filled with fun at the Volo in Kenton on Sea. Info: 082 789 549.
Saturday February 1, 10-12.30am
Scrafitto Ceramic Workshop, R500pp Bathurst more Info & Bookings: 065-971-5747
Saturday February 1, 7pm
Who invited Karen? Live for R150pp at The Stage, little Theatre on the Green, Bathurst Bookings: 072-215-2727
Saturday February 1, 7pm till late
Aloha Karaoke at the Ploughman Pub, Trappes Rd, Bathurst. Hawaiian theme – prize for best dressed.
Sunday February 2, 4pm
Mark Jennings – Classical Guitarist R150pp at the Kenton Methodist Church, 29 Kariega Rd, Kenton. More info: info@kentonmethodist.co.za
Wednesday February 12, 7pm
Who Needs Valentines? Kerry Hiles and Kristo Zondagh, R150pp at The Stage, little theatre on the Green, Bathurst. Tickets: 072 215 2727
Saturday February 15, from 12 noon
Historic Bathurst will be holding their annual family picnic at the Powder Magazine. Bring your chairs and picnic and enjoy the company, the tranquil setting and the view.
February 22-23
Pineapple Music Festival at the Summerhill Inn, Bathurst. Details to follow, Summerhill Estate. Info: 074-480-9988.