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Edward J. Preston Cel: 082 610 79 69 Fax: 086 762 3765 Email: edward@sentryfiresystems.co.za
* 24 Hour Dedicated Fire Monitoring Centre * Fire Detection & Alarm System * Site Surveys with Total Security Analysis * Project Management and Consultancy * After Hours Covert Installations * Nurse Call
* Bi-Annual Service Contracts * Perimeter Beams * Access Control * CCTV
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
Plumbing, Electrical, Air-conditioning. Blocked drains, Leak detection Geyser /solar Geyser sales & installations. Septic Tanks. Roof & Gutter Cleaning. Electrical Repairs, Painting Tiling and More!
Eastern Cape
Emergency Plumbing
Shaun
078 313 6281 083 212 0624 e-mail: ece.plumbing@yahoo.co.za
SPECIAL SERVICES
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE. Be a Hero! Grab a friend or colleague and DONATE BLOOD TODAY!!!
To advertise call Bronwyn on (046) 624 1267 or 083 326 7754
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Port Alfred | 046 642 1286 Heritage Mall, Masonic St
T&Cs apply. All hake available grilled or fried. While stocks last. Tableware not included. Customer Care: 0860 22 55 87 www.fishaways.co.za
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
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE. Be a Hero! Grab a friend or colleague and DONATE BLOOD TODAY!!!
To advertise call Bronwyn on (046) 624 1267 or 083 326 7754
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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
BATHURST
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Phone
083 326 7754
BATHURST
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
R130 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.
Distinctive Kitchens
12 Years of Quality & service
Custom Kitchen Design & Installation Bedroom Cupboards Vanities Custom Cabinetry Now stocking Caesarstone CONCRETE!
Call us for a quotation.
40 Biscay Rd. Port Alfred
046 624 5702 To advertise call Bronwyn on (046) 624 1267 or 083 326 7754
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SPECIAL SERVICES For all your timber requirements
Boards cut to size. Melamine- all colours. Hinges, fittings & handles. 40 Biscay Rd Port Alfred 046 624 5702
Timber Town
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
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Phone
083 326 7754
Terms & Conditions apply
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 April 2016. March winner: Kevin Bode The winning prize is: 2 x Breakfasts at COFFEE AT THE MALL.
Shop 27
Rosehill Mall
Co ee AT THE MALL
A Taste Of Heaven On Earth 076 508 7296
046 624 5264
The only Wood-fired Pizza in Town! Trading Hours 11am - 9:30pm Monday-Sunday
TAKE AWAYS AVAILABLE
FOR COLLECTION
Pizza, Pasta, Steaks, Fish, Burgers Live Music Sunday Afternoons - 12:00-16:00 Child-minders: Friday-Sunday INCLUDING a taste of INDIA A wide variety of Indian Cuisine available
Ask about our Loyalty Card program
For all your pre-prepared vegetable requisites
WHARF STREET Fresh Farm Butter & Cheeses Large Selection of Preserves We
Slice, Dice & Chip to Order!
046 624 9028
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. 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.
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SPECIAL SERVICES
Monday - Friday Midweek Breakfast
R90 Saturday- Sunday /Public Holidays Champagne Breakfast
R130
Golf Membership Fees
Full Member Senior Member R1500 040 676 1101 R800 fishriversun@suninternational.com
Cafe & Bistro 046 675 1004
Fresh Vetkoek 083 212 0624 Toasted Sandwiches Take the turnoff & Burgers & More !! Enjoy our Hospitality!
Just off R72 - Kleinemonde 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
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SPECIAL SERVICES
PAINT CENTRE
let’s colour * Personal Service & Consultation Interior / Exterior * Colour Matching & Mixing - Automotive Paints
Van der Riet St. Port Alfred Tel: 046 624 3730
Dennis Canning
Wash Up To fend off colds, washing your hands well and often is the best step you can take. Use plain soap and water and scrub for as long as it takes to sing "Happy Birthday to You" twice. 16 APRIL 2016 | WHAT’S ON SUNSHINE COAST
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
All Cuts and Styles Dog Salon & Kennels
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* Pet grooming Service * Kennels & day Care Centre for Cats & Dogs * Pets Laundry Service - Washing & Drying of Pets blankets and Bedding * Pets transport Service available for the Salon & Kennels if needed
Open Monday-Friday & Sundays Kenton and surrounding Areas
17 Years Professional Grooming Experience
Christa - 073 954 1814
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Queen Victoria’s son Prince Alfred visited, the name was changed in his honour.
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SPECIAL SERVICES
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
On the Riverfront
Restaurant & Cocktail Bar LIVE MUSIC 046 624 8659
23 van der Riet Street Port Alfred
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Port Alfred Trading Hours Monday- Saturday: 6:30 - 20:00 Sunday: 6:30 - 19:00
Telephone: 046 940 0003
Lala Lapa Pub, Grill & Lodge Home-made Hamburgers Tues.-Fri: 13:00 till late. Great Pizza Saturday: 11:00 till late. Big Fish & more! Kleinemonde East- Just off the R72
Every Second Sunday - 13:00- Home cooked Lunch @R90 pp
046 675 1012 - 083 212 0624 - 046 675 1004
things to do along the FUN Sunshine Coast 24. Wet your whistle at the “Pig and Whistle” in Bathurst, the oldest pub in the country – 046 625 0673
26. Spend a day in Grahamstown, visit the Observatory and take pictures of the lovely Chapels.
25. Be surprised at the wide range of quality second hand and revamped furniture and smalls @ 2nd Best Furnishers Campbell St. Port Alfred.
27. Bird watching with professional Anne Williams – 046 675 1976 or 083 719 4950
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APRIL
EVENTS
April 5, 2016 @ 09:30 – 12:30, PA GARDEN CLUB MEETING, Red Leaf Nursery Port Alfred - David Brewis will give a talk about Bonsai’s – Do a dem to repot and style Bonsai’s (Contact: liezlkleynhans4@gmail.com) April 6, 2016 @ 09:00 – 14:00, Duckpond Morning Market, Duckpond Carpark Gluckman Rd Port Alfred - Jams, Pickles, secondhand books, cakes, secondhand clothes, cakes, quiches, crochet, knitting, plants, etc. (Contact: Wendy on 081 347 9542) April 6, 2016 @ 10:00 – 12:00, Richmond House Museum, Wesley Hill Port Alfred - Open to public by appointment only (Contact: Sue Gordon 082 456 7437) April 6, 2016 @ 17:00 – 19:00, NSRI, PARSC Port Alfred - National Sea Rescue Institute practices every Wednesday @ 5 pm. To join the NSRI visit the base in person for an evaluation. April 6, 2016 @ 17:30 – 19:00, Scottish Dancing, Don Powis Hall. Horton Road Port Alfred Settlers Park every Wednesday from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. (Contact: 046 604 0478) April 7, 2016 @ 14:30, FAST, Thyme on Wharf Port Alfred The talk is open to anyone who would like to come (as are all our talks and discussions), so bring a friend/wife/husband if you think they may be interested. It’s always useful to know what the approximate numbers are going to be, as we sometimes need to
set up projectors or PA systems, and so forth, so please feel free to RSVP!!! We meet at Thyme on the Wharf. Please note that we have shifted our meetings to the first Thursday of every month.
(Contact Shirley at 082 928 8671 or shirley@theannouncer.co.za) April 9, 2016 @ 08:00 – 12:00, Woodlands Market, Woodlands Cottages, just outside Kenton Woodlands Market where local traders are welcome to share their arts, crafts, produce and preserves free of charge from 08:00-14:00 every Saturday. WHERE: beneath the trees at Woodlands Cottages & Backpackers, Grahamstown Road, Kentonon-Sea. For more information contact 082 808 5976 or info@ woodlandscottages.co.za April 9, 2016 @ 09:00 – 15:30, Bradshaws Mill, Bathurst - Visit a working mill perfectly restored by volunteers. (Contact: duty curators 076 294 6516) April 9, 2016 @ 09:00, Rocky Ridge Farm Market, Rocky Ridge Farm, Bathurst - A variety of homemade delights, free range eggs, honey,biltong, droe wors, and a popular breakfast (Contact: Desia Holmes 083 589 0765) April 9, 2016 @ 10:00 – 12:00, Kiddies Scrapping Class, Bcreative 29 Campbell Street, Port Alfred - Drop kids off for a safe and funfilled creative morning – Bookings essential (Contact: Charlene 046 624 3096) April 10, 2016 @ 09:00 – 12:00, Bathurst Farmers Market, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kowie
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EVENTS Road, Bathurst - On every Sunday come rain or shine April 10, 2016 @ 12:00, Sunday Lunch @ 43 Airschool, Pied Bistro, 43 Airschool Port Alfred Aerodrome - Bookings essential R65 pp (Contact: Mike Flint 046 604 3652) April 16, 2016 @ 14:30, PA Floral Art Group, Don Powis Hall Horton Road Port Alfred - Call for more info (Contact: Hennie de Bruin 082 464 4606) April 19, 2016 @ 14:00 – 18:00, Donate Blood, Girl Guide Hall Port Alfred - Please donate blood April 21, 2016 @ 09:15, LAHS, Don Powis Hall Horton Road Port Alfred - LAHS outing, to Waterloo House. Meet at the civic centre car park 0915 to leave promptly at 0930 for Grahamstown. Bring tea, chairs, etc for tea in the garden of Waterloo House. May – Hosting the annual Eastern Cape Historical Organisation (ECHO) weekend. Queries to Suzette Grist 083 581 5777 April 23, 2016 @ 10:00 – 13:00, Kleinemonde Beach clean-up, Meet at braai area on east beach. - Please join us for our second beach clean up on Saturday the 23rd of April 2016 at 10am. Low tide is at about 10.30am, so the going should be easy! “For the oceans” April 29, 2016 @ 18:30, Fishersmens Feast, Kenton Town Hall - R160 pp. (Contact: Val/ Mike Bailey 046 648 3999/082 899 8103) April 30 - May 1, 2016 @ 06:30,
Mercedes Benz Mpekweni MTB, Mpekweni Resort. The MercedesBenz Mpekweni MTB Stage Race is a two-day stage race in the heart of the sunshine coast that will take place during the weekend of the 30th April 2016. The route will take riders through the old Ciskei farms and offers some of the most pristine single tracks, breathtaking views, river crossings and some of the best jeep tracks in the Eastern Cape. This is an ideal MTB stage race as it caters for the whole family; while Mom or Dad are enjoying the adventure-filled route, the rest of the family can enjoy the entertainment and facilities on offer at the Mpekweni Beach Resort. Both stages are +- 60km and will start and finish at the Mpekweni Beach Resort. (Contact: Jason 072 015 8418) April 30, 2016 @ 08:30 – 14:00, Funki Fings Community Market, 29 Masonic Street Port Alfred - Variety of stalls, every last Saturday of month (Contact: Carlos/Jacqui 076 332 2522 /082 359 2995 April 30, 2016 @ 09:00 – 12:00, Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club Museum, Hawkins Industrial Park. 91 Alfred Road Port Alfred - Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club Museum – last Saturday of each month May 1, 2016 @ 18:30, Kenton Pub Quiz, Kenton Bows Club Kenton-on-Sea - Teams of 4’s. Cash bar available, lots of prizes, all welcome (Contact: Walter Grisdale 046 648 2440)
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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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Sunday Roast R100pp (2 Course Meal)