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Phone 083 326 7754 email: whatson@telkomsa.net What’s On Sunshine Coast cares about the community and would love to advertise your business in our publication. And we promote it on our social media platforms for no extra charge.
Emergency numbers Ambulance 10177 CHILDLINE 0800 055 555 POLICE 10111 046 604 2001 POISON INFO 021 931 6129 FIRE 10177 OLOF’S 083 452 7010
NSRI - PA 082 990 5971 ESKOM 086 003 7566 TELKOM 10210 Dentist 046 624 5111/ 5902 BREAKDOWN & TOWiNg 078 316 6818 PA VET 046 624 4612 KOWIE KEY 046 624 5238
Places of worship
Anglican Church Port Alfred, Baptist Church Port Alfred, Catholic Church Port Alfred, Full Gospel Church Port Alfred, Methodist Church Port Alfred, Nederduitse Hervormde Kerk Port Alfred, NG Kerk Port Alfred, Port Alfred Celebration Centre, Presbyterian Church Port Alfred, Nuwe Lewe Volle Evangelie Kerk,
Tel 046 624 1236 Tel 046 624 1335 Tel 046 648 1315 Tel 046 624 1915 Tel 046 624 2420 Tel 046 624 9025 Tel 046 624 3534 Tel 046 624 3038 Tel 046 624 1542 Tel 084 811 0606
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SpiritofAdventure holiday fun
...Your Ultimate Kowie River Experience Take your family for a fun filled experience on the Kowie River. We depart from Halyards Hotel and cruise up the river past Mansfield Game Reserve. The cruise is 2 hours of pure entertainment.
daily departures in-season
beautiful scenery
only R85 per person
wildlife along the river
R55 for children 12 and under
affordable family adventure
free for children 3 and under
boat available for private hire
complimentary snacks
party barge
cash refreshment bar available
private functions
swimming deck
conferencing & team building
tanning deck
special events
Book your boat cruise at Halyards Hotel. Enquire about our boat schedule.
The Halyards POOL DECK > Open to the public
> Burger Special - R65
add on a soda float, milkshake OR soft serve for FREE Fun for the kids Great pool deck menu Fully stocked bar Live entertainment at the restaurant area Kids club Music
Reservations call 046 604 3355 riverhotels.com • facebook.com/riverhotels To advertise call Bronwyn on (046) 624 1267 or 083 326 7754
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Glen Boyd Location:
N2 between Peddie and Grahamstown in the Fish River Valley. Facilities include: R600 per person per night (18+) .. includes dinner, lunch and breakfast .. Soft drinks, wine and malt .. Children under 13 - free of charge .. Children between 14 and 17 - R300pp
Swimming pool, tennis court, a tented camp by the dam (where fishing is allowed) and garden chalets.
The farm makes for a beautiful wedding venue
Add GPS co-ords: Latitude: -33°11’25.62”; Longitude: 26°47’36.06
Charné Mardon • 076 073 1944 charne.mardon@gmail.com • www.glenboyd.co.za
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R2,050.00 PER COUPLE
Package Includes:
2 night stay in a luxury room for 2 adults sharing A full continental breakfast 1 hour boat cruise on the Kowie River with a bottle of champagne and snack basket A 30 minute couples back massage at the Halyards Spa
Terms and Conditions Apply – Contact to enquire
CENTRAL RESERVATIONS Tel: 0861 RIVERH (748374) reservations@riverhotels.com
riverhotels.com
FUN
things to do along the Sunshine Coast
1. Rent a House Boat for a night of fishing or romancing on the Kowie River (no ‘skippers’ needed) - 078262 1978 2. Play golf – Fish River Sun (040 676 1002) or Royal PAGC (046 624 4796) 3. Find that special piece @ “Woodstock”- second hand and repurposed furniture and smalls – sample their organic vegetables, fresh from the farm 4. Visit Country Meat Market for superb Quality Meat, Biltong – a range of imported pasta and relishes.
5. Enjoy the famous Fish River Champagne breakfast every Sunday morning – 040 676 1101 6. Spoil yourself, have a full body massage at the River Spa – 046 604 3358 7. Go on a nature walk, Port Alfred to Fish River Mouth – 082 391 0647 8. Take the ‘poor man’s game drive’ by car, 12km west from Kenton (Ngcyo turn-off) through 5 game reserves. 9. Visit “Spargs on the Wharf” for stunning antiques, 2nd hand furniture and bric a brac.
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
Enchanté Beauty Salon
Get your Summer On with one of the following treatments: GIFT • Paraffin Manicure & Pedicure VOUCHERS • Waxing Massages AVAILABLE • Chemical Peels • TanCan, Facials, Acrylic & Gel Nails • Eyelash Extensions & Tinting, Slimming Makeup
Contact Engela: 082 713 8305
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RESTAURANTS & COFFEE SHOPS
Sports Bar
Come and watch all major sporting events 32 Campbell Street • Port Alfred • Cell: 079 766 6447 Don’t let load shedding get you down, we have a generator
KINGSTON FARM Fine Dining Restaurant
AND 2016
RESERVATIONS ONLY Fully Licensed-special menu for st. valentine’s day
Are you a small business owner or are you starting up a business? What’s On Sunshine Coast cares about the community and would love to advertise your business in our publication. And we promote it on our social media platforms for no extra charge.
Phone
083 326 7754
email: whatson@telkomsa.net To advertise call Bronwyn on (046) 624 1267 or 083 326 7754
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BATHURST
NSRI Port Alfred along with members of the public, Talk of the Town, Water 4 Life and Water Shortage South Africa have been collecting water for drought stricken areas. We are asking anyone who drives through to East London and has space in their vehicle to please contact Candice Pretorius on 0829688139 and to collect water from the NSRI station or Talk of the Town to be delivered at: DEPOT: #Water4Life & #FarmersneedwaterEasternCape. 1 Currie Street, Quigney, East London 10 FEBRUARY 2016 | WHAT’S ON SUNSHINE COAST
Gems & Jewels The Anchorage - Gluckman Str Port Alfred Marisa Daneel • Tel/ Fax: 046 624 5805 For: Gold & Silver Jewellery, Watch & Clock Repairs, Engraving, Gifts, 21st Keys Email: lizemdaneel@ymail.com
Blueberry Plum Chutney on Pan Seared Pork This quick cooking blueberry plum chutney adds plenty of fresh, sweet and tart balancing flavour to simply seasoned, grilled or pan seared, pork or chicken. Serves: About 2½ to 3 cups chutney Ingredients • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 cloves minced garlic • 1 medium sized red onion chopped • 1 large apple, peeled, cored and cut in chunks • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar • ⅓ cup brown sugar • ¾ cup chopped dried plums
• ¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries • 1 ½ tsp fresh grated ginger root • 1 ½ cups apple juice • 1 ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper • ½ tsp salt • ½ tsp crushed or ground fennel seed
To advertise call Bronwyn on (046) 624 1267 or 083 326 7754 11
FUN
things to do along the Sunshine Coast
10. Walk on the piers in Port Alfred – Mind the waves! 11. Take golf lessons - Fish River Sun (040 676 1002) 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. Wander over to “Thyme on the Wharf” and enjoy sublime coffee, cakes and Italian style fare. 14. Visit Stix’s Second Hand Shop next to Penny Pinchers. You’re guaranteed to find a bargain! – 078 051 1155 15. Visit the Ploughman’s pub at the Bathurst Agricultural Museum, a must do item! – 046 625 0152 16. Go on a night drive at the Fish River Sun (Bookings Essential) - 040 676 1002 17. Visit the Fishing Academy at the Indoor Pool Centre for fishing tips – 083 482 8503 18. Take in the view of Horse Shoe Bend, from the look-out point in Bathurst. 19. Ever tried the Kap River Canoe Trail, with game and birdlife galore? – 082 465 5677 20. Challenge a friend to a game of pool - Kenny’s Pub, 32 Cambell Str, PA – 079 766 6447 21. Dock your boat and pick up a scrumptious picnic basket @ Thyme on the wharf. – 046 624 1722
22. Go fishing from the rocks – Remember to get a permit at the Port Alfred Post Office 23. Pop into “Marko Polo” for the best prices and after-sales service – appliances and furniture. 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. 26. Spend a day in Grahamstown, visit the Observatory and take pictures of the lovely Chapels. 27. Bird watching with professional Anne Williams – 046 675 1976 or 083 719 4950 28. Visit Quinn Sculpture Garden in Alexandria – 046 653 0121 or 082 770 8000 29. Build a sand castle at Kelly’s Blue Flag Beach, Port Alfred 30. Challenge a friend to game of Squash at the PA Ski-Boat Club (046 624 1701), or Fish River Sun - 040 676 1002 31. For all cell-phone requirements or repairs, get to Will Zone – shop 6 Rosehill Mall- 074-668-8624 32. Aches and pains? Let Chiropractor Dr. Kevin Christie set you right.- 046 624 4867 33. Gifts, décor items and gorgeous sandals await you @Maison Décor van der Riet Street. 046 624 8095
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Port Alfred Eastern Cape
30 APRIL 2016 21km@7am / 5km@7:30am
START & FINISH @
Port Alfred High School Grounds (C/O R72 Albany Rd & Park Ave)
ENTRIES OPEN
1 Feb 2016 - 30 April 2016 21km R100 / 5km R20 / Temp Licence R30
R88 000 PRIZE MONEY
OVERALL & AGE CATEGORY PRIZES AVAILABLE CONTACT
Mthuthuzeli Pikoli Noluthando Vithi Mike Mbambani
071 308 8870 083 553 6323 079 149 6796
info@sizavitality.co.za
We also offer collection services in and around P.A.
WOODSTOCK t/a Bathurst Furnishers
Second-hand and re-purposed.
FURNITURE
083-458-5656
We sell produce, fresh from the farm!
65 Bathurst St. Port Alfred
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FRESH FISH MARKET Wharf St. Port Alfred
Eat in or take away: Fish & Chips Calamari Fish Cakes Snoek Fish bites
fax
046 624 4335 046 624 4177
Try our Combo’s !
Fresh Line fish Huge selection of Frozen & fresh seafood
Mon. - Fri :8am-5pm Cards welcome Sat. - 8am - 1pm WE ARE LICENSED
We specialise on Korean vehicles but service and repair all makes of vehicles 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. We are here for all your vehicle problems 24/7/365
Phone: 084 094 1288
Terms & Conditions apply
11am – 9:30pm (last orders)
046 624 5264
All DAy SpeciAlS
Open 7 days a week from 11am - last orders 9.30pm. Takeaways available, collection only. Pizza, Pasta, Steaks, Fish, Burgers Live music Sunday afternoons. 12-4pm Childminders Friday - Sunday.
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Guido’s. 5 course meal, entertainment and welcoming drink. R150. Mon 8 February. Bookings only pls.
Traditional Indian Cuisine
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046 624 5264
Open Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri: 12-3pm; 5pm - close Sat/Sun: All day Closed Tuesday’s Takeaways available collection only.
To adverTise call Bronwyn on (046) 624 9044 or 083 326 7754 21
Sudoku Competition: Drop your completed Sudoku with your details in the Sudoku box at COFFEE AT THE MALL, Shop 27, Rosehill Mall and stand a chance to have your name drawn on 28 February 2016. The winning prize is: 2 x Breakfasts at COFFEE AT THE MALL.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Delicious Cakes, Coffee & Tea served daily For the Best Chocolate Cake Lemon Meringue Mom’s Apple Pie
Carrot Cake Cheesecake Scones
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A TRADITION OF HOSPITALIT Y SINCE 1924. The Royal St Andrews Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa continues to honour a reputation of traditional hospitality dating back to 1924. The beautifully restored original building is home to the iconic Highlander Pub, The Thistle Restaurant and 10 “Heritage” rooms. A central courtyard and garden create a link to new facilities – a state of the art conference centre, 50 contemporary bedrooms and a Camelot Spa.
OPEN WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY
The Thistle Restaurant is ideal for intimate dinners or special occasions. Reflecting the elegance of a bygone era, with sumptuous cuisine and wines.
Reservations are essential. We regret that no under 12’s are permitted. Dress code is smart, and is strictly applied.
OPERATING TIMES
OPERATING TIMES
Monday to Sunday, 10h00 until late
Monday to Friday, 07h00 until 10h00 Saturday & Sunday, 07h00 until 11h00
The Highlander Pub is a traditional pub featuring its own locally brewed craft beer and a Gastro Pub menu. It continues to be the favourite place to meet old friends for cold beer and excellent food.
The Paper Nautilus Deli is a casual first come, first served style eatery overlooking a stunning courtyard and garden. A great meeting place for quality coffee and a scrumptious breakfast.
19 St. Andrews Road, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa I Tel: +27 (0)46 624 4703 I Email: info@rsah.co.za
www.royalstandrewshotel.co.za
To advertise call Bronwyn on (046) 624 11267 RSAH/6819-SEPTEMBER-ADVERTISING-GLOSSY-A5-AD-CHANGES-SEPT-2015_FINAL.indd
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The Paper Nautilus Deli is a casual first come first served style eatery overlooking a stunning courtyard and a garden. A great meeting place for quality coffee and a scrumptious breakfast
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Tel: +27 (0)46 624 4703
19 St. Andrews Road, Port Alfred, South Africa Email: reservations@rsah.co.za
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OPEN WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY FROM 19H00
OPEN WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY FROM 19H00 OPERATING TIMES
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FEBRUARY
EVENTS 4 February. Sustainable Seas Trusts presents Professor Alan Whitfield, Kenton. As part of our Understanding Estuaries Program, Professor Alan Whitfield will highlight the life cycle and threats to fishes associated with our estuaries and how the conservation of both catchments and estuaries can contribute to sustainable fish stocks for recreational and subsistence fishers. Where: Kenton Town Hall Time: 17:30 5 February. Roxette 30 Year Anniversary Tour, PE Where: Nelson Mandela Bay Outerfields. Time: 20:30 – 23:30
Area. Contact: Pauline Meyer on 083 273 0910 or 046 622 6039 14 February. SPCA Valentine Luncheon, PA. Wine and dine in aid of SPCA. Limited to 100 people – 10 tables of 10 each. Where: PARSC @ 12:30. Contact Sandra on 046 624 8446. Tickets available at Leach Pharmacy - Vanessa. 14 February. Valentines Dinner at The Historic Pig and Whistle Inn, Bathurst. Want to spoil your loved one this Valentines? Join us for a three course Valentines Dinner for only R145 per person including a welcome Champagne cocktail. Time: @ 19:00 – 22:00
6-8 February. Windsong Equestrian Event, Shaw Park. Windsong Event Centre presents the February 2016 Event plus SANESA Eventing Qualifier No. 1 - Graded (80 cm & 90 cm classes) and Ungraded (60 cm, 70 cm and 80 cm classes) - incorporating Sunshine Coast League. Where: Windsong Equestrian Centre, Shaw Park Road, Seafield. Time: Starts at 08:00 Contact: Helen Grapes on 083 564 0285
16 February. Blood donation drive, PA Where: Girl Guide Hall,Port Alfred. Time: 14:00 – 18:00 Contact PA Lions
7 February. Oldenburgia Hiking Club, Uitenhage. Day Hike - Lower Blindekloof in the Groendal Wilderness Area - an old favourite. Meet at Grahamstown Pick and Pay car park at 6.15am to leave at 6.30. Cost: R30 entrance fee. Where: Groendal Wilderness
19-21 February. Midnight Motor Cycle Rally, Bathurst. Annual Midnight Motor Cycle Rally at the Bathurst Showgrounds. Contact: 046 625 0759 for more information.
18 February. LAHS - “The Lost City of the Kalahari”, PA Dr Mike Erasmus on “The Lost City of the Kalahari”. Where: Don Powis Hall, Horton Rd Port Alfred. Time: 09:45 Contact Suzette on 046 625 0311/083 581 5777
20-21 February. SPAR River Mile Festival, Sundays River.
To advertise call Bronwyn on (046) 624 1267 or 083 326 7754 21
FEBRUARY
EVENTS The River Mile is Africa’s oldest open water swimming event having started in Redhouse in 1924. The 92nd River Mile takes place at Cannonville slipway (Sundays River) on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st Feb. Festival entry fee is just R20 (kids 10u free). Participants wearing their relevant race wrist bands get free entry. Starts at 08:00, contact 041 484 7860 for more information. 20 February. Full Moon Dinners,Lushington Valley Reserve. Enjoy a unique al fresco dining experience with us at Lushington Valley Reserve. Every full moon join us as we set up tables under the african skies and experience the beauty of nature and the skies to the fullest. We will be serving a three course Gourmet Dinner including: * Venison Pate and Smoked Salmon Terrine with a selection on cheeses served on homemade ciabatta * Beef Medallions filled with feta and basil pesto wrapped in bacon and grilled on an open flame. Served with new garlic potatoes and coriander sweet chillie corn * Salted caramel chocolate tart with cream Only R285 per person including a welcome Champagne cocktail. Transport available from The Historic Pig and Whistle Inn Bathurst. Starts at 19 :00 -22:00 ,To book please call Lisa on 0834095833 27 February. Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club
Museum. Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club Museum – last Saturday of each month from 9 am to 12 noon – Hawkins Industrial Park, Alfred Road, Port Alfred. Starts at 09:00 – 12:00 Enquire - Dave Hawkins 27 February, Kiddies Garden Club. Children’s activity – please enquire as costs and or some items may be necessary to partake in the theme for the day. Starts at 10:00 Where: Red Leaf Nursery, Port Alfred. Contact : Adele – 046 624 8530 Regular Events: Duckpond Morning Market Wednesdays from 09:00 – 14:00 at the Duckpond Carpark. contact Wendy on 081 347 9542 Kowie Museum Where: Old Railway Station, Main Street, Pascoe Crescent Time: 09:30 – 12:30 Open Tuesday to Saturday. Closed Sunday/ Monday and public holidays. For more information call Yvonne Surtees 083 528 3501/071 288 8228 PA Art Club Where: Old Bottle Store, Wharf Street. Time: 09:00 – 18:00 Annual end of year art exhibition. Contact Lyn Rous 082 770 9079 From 2 January 2016 to 15 January 2016
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the jewel of the kowie port alfred
sushi for 2
prawn special & stir-fried veg
seared salmon salad
platter for 2
Ocean Basket Port Alfred 2 Port Frances House, Van der Riet Street, Tel: (046) 624 1727
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18 Wharf Str. Port Alfred • Tel/Fax: 046 624 4947 Normal trading hours: 7 days a week: 11am till late
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For all your private functions
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Pub & a la carte menu
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Sunday Roast R100pp (2 Course Meal)