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Holiday edition 2016
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GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE 24 Dec - open until 12:00 25 Dec - CLOSED 26 Dec - open from 12:00 - 17:00 31 Dec - open until 12:00 1 Jan - CLOSED
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BLACK ROCK RESTAURANT
& DAY FUN CENTRE OPEN 15 DECEMBER 2016 - 7 JANUARY 2017
VENUE MANSFIELD GAME RESERVE TIME 10AM - 6PM DAILY Come by boat 11km up the Kowie River • Boat entry is FREE • Come by vehicle 6km outside of Port Alfred on the Bathurst Road • Vehicle entry for the Blackrock Restaurant and Mansfield Game Reserve R30 per vehicle and R10 per person • Unguided game drive R150 per vehicle Kids play area
Picnic areas
Rock swimming pool
Braai facilities
Jumping castle
Light meals
Jungle gym
Game drives
Trampoline
Fishing
Swings
Canoes for hire
BOOK NOW FOR OUR CHRISTMAS LUNCH!
RIVER WILD SAFARIS FOR HOLIDAY FUN
DEPART HALYARDS HOTEL & SPA TIME 9AM + 2:30PM DAILY R325 per adult • R195 per child (3-12 years) • Maximum of 20 guests Leisure Boat Trip from Halyards Hotel & Spa to Mansfield Game Reserve
Giraffe and a variety of small game to view
Scenic game drive
An abundance of birdlife
Braai lunch at Black Rock Restaurant
Fishing
Return boat trip to Halyards Hotel & Spa
Kids play area
Duration of trip: 4 hours
Swimming pool
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Adults: R 220.00 per couple Children 6-12 years: R 65.00 per child Terms and Conditions apply Children under 6 eat free of charge Rates subject to change without prior notice
Seafood Extravaganza SATURDAY EVENING BUFFET
Soups and Homemade Bread * Patés * Platters * Salads * Fish Mussels * Prawns * Calamari * Roast Meat & Vegetables Dessert * Cheese & Biscuits 19:00
Adults: R 165.00 per person Children 6-12 years: R 85.00 per child Terms and Conditions apply Children under 6 eat free of charge Rates subject to change without prior notice
Sunday Lunch SUNDAY AFTERNOON BUFFET
Soups & Homemade Bread * Patés * Platters * Salads * Fish * Roast Meats & Vegetables * Dessert * Cheese & Biscuits 12:30
Adults: R 150.00 per person Pensioners: R 110.00 per person Children 6-12 years: R 75.00 per child Terms and Conditions apply Children under 6 eat free of charge Rates subject to change without prior notice
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Hist y Port Alfred, which has undergone numerous name changes, i.e * PORT-O-GRAHAMSTOWN, * PORT ALBANY, (later the Port was dropped), * KOWIE TOWN, * PORT KOWIE, * PORT HEATHCOATE, * RICHMOND, * VICTORIA, * 1825 PORT FRANCES, * (the east bank), 1860, PORT ALFRED, (combining the two villages), nestles between rather steep hills, and there is a great deal of land, known as the "flats", which makes up the bulk of the centre of town. The most prominent feature of Port Alfred is the glorious KOWIE River, which has its beginnings in the hills around Grahamstown, meanders through the countryside, and eventually rushes out to sea between man-made breakwater, and pier...........
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Rent a House Boat for a night of fishing or romancing on the Kowie River (no ‘skippers’ needed) - 078262 1978
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Play golf – Fish River Sun (040 676 1002) or Royal PAGC (046 624 4796)
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Find that special piece @ “Woodstock”- second hand and repurposed furniture and smalls – sample their organic vegetables, fresh from the farm. 65 Bathurst Str, Port Alfred.
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Visit Country Meat Market for superb quality meat and biltong – a range of imported pasta and relishes.
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Enjoy the famous Fish River Champagne breakfast every Sunday morning – 040 676 1101
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Spoil yourself, have a full body massage at the River Spa – 046 604 3358
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Go on a nature walk, Port Alfred to Fish River Mouth – 082 391 0647
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Take the ‘poor man’s game drive’ by car, 12km west from Kenton (Ngcyo turn-off) through 5 game reserves. Ends back on R72.
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Visit “Spargs on the Wharf” for stunning antiques, 2nd hand furniture and bric a brac.
10. Walk on the piers in Port Alfred – Mind the waves! 11. Take golf lessons – P.A Driving Range (073 743 8795) or Royal PA. (046 624 4796) 12. You are VERY hungry, why not enjoy a flame-grilled steak or chicken at Tahoe Spur, PA – 046 624 5330 13. Visit Stix’s Second Hand Shop next to Penny Pinchers. You’re guaranteed to find a bargain! – 078 051 1155 14. Visit the Ploughman’s pub at the Bathurst Agricultural Museum, a must do item! – 046 625 0152 15. Go on a night drive at the Fish River Sun (Bookings Essential) - 040 676 1002 10
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Come and visit a piece of living history in the beautiful village of Bathurst. 1521 Kowie Road Bathurst * 046 625 0019 / 078 353 6181 3* morleyhouse1828@gmail.com
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Closing date: 28/12/2016 November winner – Jonathan Steck
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Trading Hours 11am - 9pm Monday to Sunday
046 624 5264
Child-minders: Friday-Sunday Live Music Sunday Afternoons - 12:00-16:00
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32 Campbell Street • Port Alfred • Cell: 079 766 6447 Daily lunch specials available. Monthly Events, Steak night en Curry cook off
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sunshine coast 16. Visit the Fishing Academy at the Indoor Pool Centre for charters and local fishing tips – 083 482 8503 17. Take in the view of Horse Shoe Bend, from the look-out point in Bathurst. 18. Feel like having s Spit Braai contact the best in town- JJ’s Butchery. (046 624 1404)
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Heritage Mall, Masonic St. T&Cs apply.
19. Ever tried the Kap River Canoe Trail, with game and birdlife galore? 082 465 5677
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20. Challenge a friend to a game of pool - Kenny’s Pub, 32 Cambell Str, PA. 079 766 6447
Pub Lunches Speciality African Dishes
21. Book a river cruise on the Spirit of Adventure at the Halyards Hotel, PA - 0861 748 374
Best Thin-crust Pizza in town!! Eat here or call a take away
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22. Go fishing from the rocks – Remember to get a permit at the Port Alfred Post Office
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Breakfast, Lunch & Delicious Cakes, Coffee & Tea served daily Mon - Fri 8:30 - 6:00pm Sat 8:30 - 4:00pm Sun 9:00 - 1:00pm Quote: “You are the Light of the World” Mathew, 5v14
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23. Pop into “Marko Polo” for the best prices and after-sales service on appliances and furniture, PA – 046 624 3419 24. Wet your whistle at the “Pig and Whistle” in Bathurst, the oldest pub in the country – 046 625 0673 25. Be surprised at the wide range of quality second hand and revamped furniture and smalls @ 2nd Best Furnishers, Campbell St. Port Alfred.
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We are here for all your vehicle problems 24/7/365 We do clutch, brakes, suspension & shocks. We do Vehicle Diagnostic checks. We do Roadworthy. We do 24 hour breakdowns including jump starts and any mechanical or electrical problems. Long trip or safety checks. We service and repair all vehicles up to 8 tons. We collect and deliver your vehicle. We do Towing Assist service.
Phone: 084 094 1288
We specialise on Korean vehicles but service and repair all makes of vehicles
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26. Spend a day in Grahamstown, visit the Observatory and take pictures of the lovely Chapels.
35. Go for a guided nature hike along renowned routes 0824655677 or 0828690465
27. Bird watching with professional Anne Williams – 046 675 1976 or 083 719 4950
36. Play a game of bowls at the Kowie Sports & Bowling Club – 046 624 4732
28. Visit Quinn Sculpture Garden in Alexandria – 046 653 0121 or 082 770 8000
37. Build a sand castle at Kelly’s Blue Flag Beach, Port Alfred 38. Hike along a beautiful & marked trail through an exquisite game farm outside Bathurst – 082 494 3025
29. Challenge a friend to game of Squash at the PA Ski-Boat Club (046 624 1701), or Fish River Sun - 040 676 1002 30. Aches and pains? Let Chiropractor Dr. Kevin Christie set you right.- 046 624 4867
39. Buy a bicycle, and get advice on local cycling trails from Cycle Asylum, PA – 046 624 8358
31. Gifts, décor items and gorgeous sandals await you @ Maison Décor, van der Riet Street. 046 624 8095
40. Revitalise that tired sofa or chair.... get Kowie upholsterers to Work their magic for you, PA 073 541 1338
32. Browse through the stunning range of imported furniture @ Begin With The End In Mind – van der Riet Street. 046 624 8095
41. You are hungry again, and feel like a famous Wimpy Burger (free delivery) at Heritage Mall, PA – 046 624 2240
33. Visit Dias Cross near Boknesstrand. Go by car or walk along the bay from Boknes lagoon. Take water.
42. Take a step back in time and visit the Wharf Str. Brew Pub (PA’s Top Restaurant as per Trip Advisor) – 046 624 4947
34. Take a boat cruise up the Kowie on board the Lady Biscay – 073 162 1611 18
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take a boat cruise or water ski. We are surrounded by Big 5 game reserves, capturing the essence of African wildlife. If you enjoy a game of golf, the Royal Port Alfred Golf Club and Fish River Golf Course offer excellent golfing with breath taking scenery. We have an assortment of excellent restaurants and fascinating shops. If history is your thing, visit one of our 5 museums, pick up a Heritage Brochure from the Tourism office and explore the many wonders. The fascinating village of Bathurst offers excellent art and crafts and an eclectic mix of shops. Port Alfred’s historic Wharf Street is a treasure trove, as is van der Riet Street. Kenton on Sea offers village shops and great art galleries. Don’t forget to visit Quinn Sculpture Garden in Alexandria and Adeles Mohair Farm in Kleinemonde.
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unshine Coast Tourism extends a warm welcome to all our visitors over the festive season. We wish you a pleasant stay with happy memories of our piece of heaven. Enjoy our Blue Flag beaches at Port Alfred, Kenton-on-Sea and Kleinemonde. We have a line up of exciting events for your enjoyment over the season, captured in Whats On! Please download our Port Alfred App on your smartphone, available on Google Play or the Apple Store.
Merry Xmas to all and wishing you the very best for 2017. We look forward to seeing you again, soon.
For outdoor enthusiasts, enjoy one of our many hikes from Alexandria through to the Fish River. For an unforgettable experience, of bush and beach enjoy an exhilarating beach horse ride. We have 10 rivers on the Sunshine Coast – canoe, fish, swim,
Warm regards Sandy Birch Tourism Manager
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43. Book a brewery tour, or try our local brew at our very own Little Brewery in Wharf Str, PA – 046 624 8692
47. Go for a meal, game drive or spa treatment at Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve, PA – 083 616 0605
44. For a floating good time, visit the Sandbar floating restaurant in Bushman River – 046 648 2450
48. You have to get married quickly and need a DJ. Call Rolf – 079 763 1755
45. Enjoy a wood-fired pizza at Guido’s, overlooking the Kowie river mouth, PA – 046 624 5264
49. Take a dip in the heated indoor swimming pool at Soetbev, PA – 046 624 5004 or 076 485 0896
46. Visit Sculptured Rugs’ showroom at 88 Albany Rd, and browse through beautiful custom made rugs – 046 624 2109
50. See the world’s biggest pineapple at Summerhill Farm in Bathurst – 046 625 0833
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Strawberry-Thyme Lemonade INGREDIENTS 1 cup sugar 8 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 quart strawberries, 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (+- 10 lemons) splash of vodka (optional) DIRECTIONS Combine the sugar, thyme, and 1 cup water in a small pot. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool and discard the thyme. Combine the thyme syrup with the strawberries, lemon juice, and 5 cups cold water in a large pitcher. Chill for 30 minutes or up to 12 hours. Serve over ice, garnished with additional thyme. Add a splash of vodka, if desired.
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sunshine coast 51. Visit Relix & Things for all your antiquities and oddities in Bathurst – 076 349 2246 52. Visit the rabbits, buy colour changing candles and have a coffee at The Stables Centre, Bathurst. 53. Book a mani or pedi at Enchante Beauty Salon, PA – 082 713 8305 54. Get your hubby that torch or hunting knife that he always wanted at Quest, PA – 046 624 2241 55. Visit Chris at the Fishing Academy for local bait advice and tackle rental – 083 482 8503 56. Have a picnic on a quiet beach near Rugged Rocks, PA 57. Get someone a bonsai for Christmas, at Red Leaf Nursery, PA – 046 624 8530
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Kowie Railway (1883-1913)
The Cape Government passed early in 1881 - a bill which authorized the construction of the Grahamstown - Port Alfred line using the Cape gauge of 3 ft. 6 in.. The government agreed to subsidize the builders of the line with £500,000. The private enterprise which started off with a capital of £200,000, was named the Kowie Railway Co., Ltd. The first manager of the Kowie Railway, was Mr Henry Putt, a resident of Grahamstown. Later he became Director of the enterprise, which was eventually liquidated in 1912, and in February 1913 the line was taken over by the Government through the South African Railways. 30 percent of the 43-mile line had 1-in-50 gradients, and about 6 percent of the line had 1-in-40 gradients. The major constructional problem was the erection of the bridge at the Blaauwkrantz ravine. During 1882 the line was partially opened, but the completion of the Blaauwkrantz Bridge delayed full operations for public traffic to Grahamstown until 3rd December, 1884.
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The S.S. Rothesay landed at Port Alfred on 22nd May 1882 with two locomotives for the Kowie Railway Co., Ltd. The Kowie Railway Co. had ordered four locomotives from Hunslet Co. of Leeds.
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HOLIDAY EVENTS Sources: Facebook Exents, heyevent.co.za, SouthAfrica events/Port Alfred, The Announcer, Where-event, Advertisers Dec 2 - Raving for Rhinos – The Lounge @ Square, Port Alfred. Feat. Chris Taylor & Jack Skandi - Cost: R50pp pre-sale, R80 at the door. Contact: 079 941 6951
Dec 5 - 9 - Harcourt’s Christmas Light Competition – Port Alfred Contact: 046 624 5222 Dec 7 @ (07h00) Buco Golf Day – Royal Port Alfred Golf Club, Port Alfred Contact: 046 624 4796
Dec 2 - The 60’s Pub Lucky Draw & Karaoke – Bathurst Lucky Draw from 6PM – Entrance fee R10. Karaoke 7PM. The new updated playlist will be available for all our regular performers and hopefully some new ones (We know there are more of you out there!) 046 625 0350
Dec 7 – 9 @ (08h00) PE – EL Canoe Challenge, Kowie River, Port Alfred Contact: 043 735 3849 Dec 9 @ (10h00) SA Schools Boat Race 2016 – Port Alfred
Dec 3 – 4 @ (14h00) The Summer All White Affair – White House, Port Alfred
Dec 9 @ (07h00) El Shaddai Golf Day - Royal Port Alfred Golf Club, Port Alfred Contact: 046 624 4796
Special Guest Mello T from TruFM, Cost: R20 @ The Door R30 Tickets are available @ White House /CutPrice /Zonke Bonke or call 0725711924 for more info. Free Transport From White House To Thorn Hill / Station Hill and Extension 6
Dec 10 @ (07h00) Marco Polo Golf Day – Royal Port Alfred Golf Club, Port Alfred Contact: 046 624 4796 Dec 10 – 20 @ (09h00 – 16h00) Rotary Tree of Joy – Rosehill Mall, Port Alfred
Dec 3 @ (07h00) Alexandria Golf Open – Alexandria Golf Club, Alexandria
Dec 11 @ (19h00 – 22h00) Jesse Clegg LIVE – Pig & Whistle Inn, Bathurst Don’t miss out on this amazing musician as he passes through our small village. Tickets on sale at The Historic Pig and Whistle Inn R100 per person. Book now call 0466250673
Cost: R150 pp – Contact: 046 653 0207 Fantastic prize to be won, good food and raffle Dec 3 @ (18h00) Graze Food & Wine Pairing – Graze by the River, Port Alfred Five course extravaganza will be paired with some award winning wines from Baleia Wine Estate in Riversdale, Cape South Coast, book to avoid disappointment on (046) 624 8095
Dec 15 @ (17h30 – 20h00) Carols by Candlelight & Tree of Lights – Hospital Grounds, Port Alfred
Dec 3 @ (21h00) The 60’s Pub Lucky Draw & Karaoke – Bathurst
Dec 16 @ (08h30) FNB Fun Run – Kelly’s Beach, Port Alfred Contact: Debra Harris 083 260 0334
Lucky Draw from 6PM – Entrance fee R10 Karaoke 7PM The new updated playlist will be available for all our regular performers and hopefully some new ones (We know there are more of you out there!) 046 625 0350
Dec 16 @ (10h00) Ndlambe Music Festival – Hospital Grounds, Port Alfred Cost R100 or R200 (VIP) Kids entertainment, jumping castles, great music, and the Xmas lights to be switched on at 18H00
Dec 4 @ (18h30) Kenton Pub Quiz – Kenton Bowls Club, Kenton on Sea
Dec 16 @ (18h00) Bathurst Carols by Candlelight - Bathurst Contact: Nicky Kitten 046 624 5255
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Dec 16 @ (09h30 – 12h30) Christmas tea at the Station – Railway Station, Port Alfred
Dec 21 - Goodluck – The Lounge @ Square, Port Alfred
Join us for a cup of coffee or tea and two eats for just R30 – this even includes your museum entry. See the new panel on our local sporting greats. There are a lawned play zone and this year also “Pavement Painting” for the children. Enjoy the musical and garden ambience with your visitors, holidaymakers, grandchildren, family, friends, neighbours and colleagues.
Cost: R60-R80; R100 at door - 079 941 6951 Dec 22 – Held on till May - The Lounge @ Square, Port Alfred Cost: R60-R80; R100 at door - 079 941 6951 Dec 22 @ (19h00) Robin Auld & Wendy Oldfield - Goatshed, Kenton Cost: R100pp – 046 648 2867 Dec 23 – Deep House Night - The Lounge @ Square, Port Alfred
Dec 16 – Napalma - The Lounge @ Square, Port Alfred
Dec 23 – Kenton Capers – Kenton Town Hall, Kenton
Dec 16 @ (17h00) Stuart Reece Festive Season Tour – Pig & Whistle, Bathurst
Get ready for another great performance by local amateurs. Alan 082 888 6580
Cost: R40pp Contact: 046 625 0673 Dec 16 @ (18h00) Beach Party – Horns Up, Kenton LIVE Music - Passionate Musos - Contact: 071 195 9852
Dec 23 @ (19h00) Boet & Swaer – Goatshed, Kenton Cost: R100pp – 046 648 2867 Dec 23 @ (12h00) Woodstock – 60’s Pub, Bathurst
Dec 16 @ (20h00) Albert Frost LIVE – Goatshed, Kenton Cost: R120pp Contact: 046 648 2867
All non-Hippies are Welcome! Dec 25 - Christmas for a Cause - The Lounge @ Square, Port Alfred
Dec 17 @ (09h00) Rotary Bargain Hunt – Civic Centre, Port Alfred
Feat. Craig de Sousa & Mao - 079 941 6951
Dec 18 @ (16h30) Kenton Fun Run, Kenton
Dec 26 @ (08h00) Harcourts Sand Castle Building Compo – Kelly’s Beach, Port Alfred
Dec 19 – The Kiffness – The Lounge @ Square, Port Alfred Cost: R60-R80; R100 at door - 079 941 6951 Dec 19 – 22 @ (07h00) Xmas Bonanza Fishing Compo – Ski Boat Club, Port Alfred Contact: 046 624 4532
Contact: 046 624 5222
Dec 20 – 24 @ (09h00) Helicopter Flips over Port Alfred – Rosehill Mall, Port Alfred
Cost: R50pp – 079 941 6951 Live at the Lounge
Contact: Joelene 078 926 1804
Dec 26 – December Streets – Billy’s Beach, Kenton. Alice Phoebe Lou, Josh Kempen. Go Barefoot and more
Dec 26 - Dave Knowles - The Lounge @ Square, Port Alfred
Dec 20 @ (13h00 – 17h00) Donate Blood – Port Alfred
Dec 27 – Craig de Sousa - The Lounge @ Square, Port Alfred
Dec 20 @ (20h00) Loki Rothman LIVE Goatshed, Kenton
Cost: R50pp – 079 941 6951 Live at the Lounge
Dec 21 – Kenton Capers – Kenton Town Hall, Kenton Get ready for another great performance by local amateurs. Alan 082 888 6580
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HOLIDAY EVENTS Dec 27 @ (19h00) Tom James UK - Goatshed, Kenton Cost R120pp – 046 648 2867
Get ready for another great performance by local amateurs. Alan 082 888 6580 Dec 30 @ (19h00) Boet & Swaer – Goatshed, Kenton. Cost: R100pp – 046 648 2867
Dec 27 – 28 @ (10h00) Bushpig Music Fest – Kei Mouth
Dec 30 @ (08h00) Kariega Challenge Mountain Bike Race - Horns Up, Kenton Contact: 071 195 9852
Nestled in the sleepy little town of Kei Mouth lies one of the Eastern Cape’s best kept secrets – The Bushpig Events Bar. But, that’s all about to change.19 Bands. 2 stages. 2 days of music and mayhem. A few minutes away from the beach, it’s the launch of the Annual Bushpig Music Festival. R200 for the weekend.
Dec 30 – PH.FAT DDE and more – Billy’s Beach, Kenton Dec 31 @ (08h30) Duck Derby – Kiddies Beach, Port Alfred Dec 31 – Southside Ramblers & DJ @nt & Candy - The Lounge @ Square, Port Alfred
Dec 28 @ (19h00) Herzon Mad Violinst – Goatshed, Kenton Cost: R70pp – 046 648 2867
Dec 31 – N.Y.E – with Rubber Duck & Friends – Billy’s Beach, Kenton
Dec 28 – Anything that floats - Horns Up, Kenton
Dec 31 @ (19h00) Beanie Rebels – Goatshed, Kenton. Cost: R100pp – 046 648 2867
Contact: 071 195 9852
Dec 31 @ (18h00) – GHT New Year’s Eve Annual Bash – Fingo Village, Grahamstown Welcome 2017 with a bang at the Gtown New Year’s Eve bash. With a programme packed with live music and street performers, this is one of the New Year’s parties in the city. Expect to be dazzled by a joyfull atmosphere, as Djs, Musicians and performers wow onlookers. There will also be police safety from South African Police Services. Bring your camp chair, cooler boxes, fireworks and lets all celebrate. Dress Code: Military & White
Dec 28 – Goodluck, TIMO ODV & Friends – Billy’s Beach, Kenton Dec 29 – Freshly Ground – Billy’s Beach, Kenton Matthew Mole, Sean Koch Trio, Sutherland Dec 29 – Kenton Capers – Kenton Town Hall, Kenton Get ready for another great performance by local amateurs. Alan 082 888 6580 Dec 29 @ (08h00) Ox Braai - Bathurst We only sell tickets at the gate on the day. The prices are R150 per person and R150 per car. No glass will be allowed past the gate. No fires will be permitted for your safety. There will be two floors and two bars. LET’S GIVE IT HORNS!!!!!!!
Dec 31 @ (18h00) New Year’s Bash – Horns Up, Kenton Contact: 071 195 9852 Jan 02 – Peachy Beach Take Over – Billy’s Beach, Kenton Luke K, DJ Jayms, Wes Thatcher, JayKay
Dec 29 @ (19h00) Heather Waters – Goatshed, Kenton
Jan 02 @ (19h00) Jessie Clegg – Goatshed, Kenton
Cost: R80pp – 046 648 2867
Cost: R100pp – 046 648 2867
Dec 30 – Deep House Night - The Lounge @ Square, Port Alfred
Jan 03 @ (18h00) 60’s Beach Party – Horns Up, Kenton
Dec 30 – Kenton Capers – Kenton Town Hall, Kenton
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HOLIDAY EVENTS Jan 06 – Kenton Capers – Kenton Town Hall, Kenton
Morning Markets:
Get ready for another great performance by local amateurs. Alan 082 888 6580
Duckpond Morning Market (9h00) – Gluckman Rd, Port Alfred
Wednesdays:
Jan 06 @ (19h00) Boet & Swaer – Goatshed, Kenton
Fridays: Duckpond Morning Market (9h00) – Gluckman Rd, Port Alfred
Cost: R100pp – 046 648 2867 Jan 07 @ (19h00) Arno Carstens – Goatshed, Kenton
Saturdays: Woodlands Market (08h00) – Woodlands Cottages, Kenton on Sea
Cost: R120pp – 046 648 2867 Jan 07 – Kenton Capers – Kenton Town Hall, Kenton Get ready for another great performance by local amateurs. Alan 082 888 6580
Duckpond Morning Market (09h00) – Gluckman Rd, Port Alfred Rocky Ridge Farm Market (09h00 – 14h00) – Rocky Ridge Farm, Bathurst Sundays: Bathurst Farmers Market (08h30 – 12h00) Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow Nursery, Bathurst Rocky Ridge Farm Market (09h00 – 14h00) – Rocky Ridge Farm, Bathurst Dec 16 @ (08h30) SPCA Kowie Market – Library Gardens, Port Alfred Dec 17 @ (09h00) Craft Market & Boot Sale – Kenton
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Sieve the flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Add the sugar, a pinch of salt, egg yolks and margarine/butter and mix with a wooden spoon, hand mixer or cold hands quickly into a stiff dough (don’t mix for too long!). Page 1/2 Wrap the dough in clingfilm and leave to rest and chill for 30 minutes in the fridge. Dust the work surface with a little flour and roll out the dough until it is about 5 mm thick. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters INGREDIENTS and place on the baking tray. Alternatively 200g margarine/butter, cold you can just roll the dough into balls and 250g plain flour + extra for dusting press them down lightly on the baking tray 5g baking powder to make simple round cookies. 100g castor / granulated sugar Bake in the oven for 15 - 20 minutes until Pinch of salt cooked and lightly browned. Leave the 2 large egg yolks cookies to cool on the baking tray. METHOD Dust with sugar to finish (optional). These biscuits taste great as they are but you Preheat the oven to 190°C. Grease baking tins could also add chocolate chips or dried and/or line them with baking paper. Cut the fruit and nuts for a variation. margarine/butter into small pieces. 41
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