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Saturday June 20 Solstice Bagpiper echoing across the hills at the Toposcope. An evening of sherry, music and community.
Saturday June 20 2pm Port Alfred Floral Art Club gathers for a talk on “creative ideas for quirky containers”. Learn to improve with unusual materials to create interesting containers. Inspired by Elaine Thompson and Daphne Wilson. Glens Denn, Settler’s Park Retirement Village. Members R20. Non-members R40. Contact: 082-692-6302.
Thursday June 25 9:30am for 10am The University of the Third Age U3A talk at Settler’s Retirement Village at the Don Powis Hall. Contact U3A Secretary, Rob Crothall rob@crothall.co.za.
Saturday June 27 9am – 2pm Winter Market Day. Sunshine Life Centre, Old Train Station, Port Alfred.
Sunday June 28 – G2C Cycle Race 8.30am – 1pm 58km and 70km. The G2C Mountain Bike Race is organised by Mountain Events. Contact: Julie – 083 304 2646, Tanya – 082 320 3938, info@mountainevents.co.za, www.mountainevents.co.za.
Wednesday July 15 10am – 3pm Arts, crafts and handwork exhibition. This is not a market but a place to show what you create. Art, quilting, sewing, applique, crochet and any hobby of your choice. Boknes Hall.
Friday July 17 – Sunday July 19 8am – 5pm Eastern Cape adult show jumping championships. Bathurst Agricultural Showgrounds. Contact: bathurstridingclub3@gmail.com
Saturday July 18 Bathurst 10th Annual Dog Show. Donation: Any animal food of your choice. Village Green, Bathurst. Contact: 079-690-1757.
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.
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
October 24 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.