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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. Go deep sea fishing – 083 482 8503 4. Try the best venison biltong in the area, at Kowie Venison, opposite Penny Pinchers, Port Alfred – 083300 9658 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.
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SPECIAL SERVICES MEMORY MAKERS SCRAPBOOKING CLUB Nadine Johnston • 17 Alfred Road Port Alfred Come and enjoy some creative time with family and friends All classes are done in the evenings or Saturday afternoons. You can bring what you working on or have a look at our ready to go all instructions included packs. saved in “Memories foreverthat’s the They have everything you need to do a full layout. y, or st an amazing R50.00/session bookings essential. ultimate gift” Refreshments available or bring own.
Phone: 072 852 6148 • Fax: 046 624 1546 •nadinejohnston@webmail.co.za
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HEALTH AND BEAUTY
Enchanté Beauty Salon
Get your Summer On with one of the following treatments: • Paraffin Manicure & Pedicure • Waxing Massages • Chemical Peels • TanCan, Facials, Acrylic & Gel Nails • Eyelash Extensions & Tinting, Slimming Makeup
Contact Engela: 082 713 8305
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& Sudoku Competition: Drop your completed Sudoku with your details in the Sudoku box at Lettercups, and stand a chance to have your name drawn on 26 September 2014. The winning prize is: 2 x breakfast and coffees or tea at Lettercups.
LETTERCUPS
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BOOK & COFFEE SHOP Shop 28 Rosehill Mall Port Alfred 046 624 1628
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WINNERS OF OUR FACEBOOK LIKE COMPETITION: 1. Marlene Bekker Clarke 2. Angi Bezuidenhout To advertise call Bronwyn on (046) 624 9044 or 083 326 7754
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9. Go dune boarding, get advice and kit from Outdoor Focus – 046 624 4432 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. Fly a power kite – Outdoor Focus – 046 624 4432 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. Learn to Scuba Dive with Outdoor Focus – 046 624 4432 22. Go fishing from the rocks – Remember to get a permit at the Port Alfred Post Office 23. Attempt to complete the Kowie Canoe Trail - Outdoor Focus – 046 624 4432 24. Wet your whistle at the “Pig and Whistle” in Bathurst, the oldest pub in the country – 046 625 0673 25. Enjoy a wood-fired pizza at Pic-Kwick’s in Bathurst – 046 625 0350 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. Learn to surf or body board, call Outdoor Focus – 046 624 4432 32. Go fishing in the river – Remember to get a permit at the Port Alfred Post Office
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. Go deep sea fishing – 083 482 8503 4. Try the best venison biltong in the area, at Kowie Venison, opposite Penny Pinchers, Port Alfred – 083300 9658 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. Go dune boarding, get advice and kit from Outdoor Focus – 046 624 4432
Happy Heritage Day
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. Fly a power kite – Outdoor Focus – 046 624 4432
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. Learn to Scuba Dive with Outdoor Focus – 046 624 4432
22. Go fishing from the rocks – Remember to get a permit at the Port Alfred Post Office 23. Attempt to complete the Kowie Canoe Trail - Outdoor Focus – 046 624 4432
24. Wet your whistle at the “Pig and Whistle” in Bathurst, the oldest pub in the country – 046 625 0673
25. Enjoy a wood-fired pizza at Pic-Kwick’s in Bathurst – 046 625
Kowie Carnival &
A day full of fun for the whole family It’s Carnival time again! The Kowie Carnival and Engela Neethling Boerewors Championship 2014 will take place on 24 September 2014 at the Port Alfred High School sports fields. 10am till late. See you there! A BIG thank you to all the sponsors and butchers taking part and making this day possible!! Sponsors: 1. Penny Pinchers 2. Buco 3. Pick n’ Pay 4. Leach Pharmacy 5. Midas 6. Root 72 Saloon 7. Solly Kramers 8. Wharf ST Brew Pub 9. Ploughmans 10. Halyards Spa 11. The Little Brewery 12. Frank’s 18
Butchers: 1. Green Fountain Farm 2. Warren Steenkamp 3. Bennie Booysen 4. Smuts 5. Guidos 6. Pick n’ Pay 7. Penny Pinchers 8. Kowie Venison
Engela Neethling Boerewors Championship 2014.
Eastern Cape Tug O’ War Champs: to enter contact Francois 082 490 8454
To book a stall contact Jenny on 046 624 8692 or pop into 22 Wharf St.
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EVENTS DIRECTORY person (petrol) . BRING: Walking boots, hat, sunscreen, water, anorak, refreshments for tea & picnic lunch. Meet at P&P Grahamstown @ 7h15 to leave at 07h30 SHARP! MORE INFO: Este @ 0721280133; Estecoet@hotmail.com 8 September Sunshine Coast Charity Trail Run & Mountain Bike Challenge
6 September. Spring Talk @ Red Leaf, PA Time for our annual Spring talk! We are honoured to have Gerald Schofield to give a talk at our nursery. You have read his articles in The Gardener Magazine, now MEET him in person! Limited Tickets available, so get yours soon! Visit our Facebook page for costs and more info. 6 September. Hospice Spring Spectacular, PA. The social event of the year, be sure to book early! Starts at 17:00, ends at 23:00. For more information contact Karen Long on 076 346-9654 7 September. Oldenburgia Day Hike WHERE: Riebeeck East Farm Hike. DIFFICULTY: Moderate COST: R10 per person + R40 per 20
Where: Springmount Farm, 10km from Nanaga on theR72 towards Alexandria. The Event consists of an 8km family run, and a 19km trail run with awesome views of the coastal dunes, running through open veld, kloof and beach. Cost: R100 entry fee for the 19km trail run and R20 for the 8km family run. Limited preentries only. 12 - 14 September. Greenpop Hogsback Reforest Festival. Greenpop & Terra-Khaya will be planting thousands of trees in the enchanted forests of Hogsback & celebrating with an awesome party, live music, DJs & more. Expect to plant trees, hike in the forest, PARTICIPATE in eco-workshops, do forest yoga, enjoy delicious meals & great live music, and visit the oldest yellowwood in the Eastern Cape. TICKETS incl: Festival entry, 6 meals (Fri dinner - Sun lunch), trees, live music & DJs & activities. TICKETS excl: Accommodation – please arrange your own or email tickets@greenpop.org for a list of recommendations. 19 – 21 September. Boat Race Festival @ Barmuda, PA
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The Boat Race Festival is Port Alfred’s biggest student festival featuring a huge line up of SA’s most influential Acts. Two days of incredible entertainment & camping. 20 September. Kowie Striders 27/10km road run/walk Fun Run/Walk either 10 or 27km from Bathurst - Port Alfred Country Club. For more information please contact Lynette Harbrecht on 082 811 4908. Starts at 05:00, ends at 11:00 24 September. Kowie Carnival/ Engela Neethling
Boerewors Competition, PA Come and join in the fun and games at the annual Kowie Carnival, at Port Alfred High School. Lots of stalls, food, competitions, great fun and attractions for the whole family. From 09:00 till late.
Markets • Bathurst Farmers Market, every Sunday from 9am. Browse through locally produced treats, crafts and fresh farm produce. Where: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Nursery, Kowie Road. • Kleinemonde Morning Market:
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On the first Saturday of the month from 8:30 – 10:30. • Village Green Market: First Sunday of every month. Join us in the garden in Bathurst for a festival of antiques, books, collectables, junk, brick-a-brack, craft, art, food and lots of other exiting stuff! Contact Lynette at Relix : 076 349 2246 • Rocky Ridge Market: Every Saturday & Sunday. A variety of homemade delights, free range eggs, honey, biltong, droewors, plants, crafs and a popular breakfast. Contact Desia: 083 589 0765 • Funky Fings Market: Every last Saturday of month, from 8:30 – 14:00. Visit our variety of stalls. 29 Masonic Str, PA. Contact Carlos/ Jacqui: 076 332 2522/ 082 359 2995
Regular Events • Play chess every Friday at Tahoe Spur, PA at 2pm. Anyone can join. Contact Joy: 046 624 8056 • Live music every weekend at the Bathurst Arms. Visit their new venue where Conversations used to be. • Albany Vintage Car Museum, PA. Every last Saturday of the month. Where: Hawkins Industrial Park, 91 Alfred Rd, PA. Time: 09:00 - 12:00. Contact Dave Hawkins at 082 453 2618. • Lions Blood Drive, PA. Donate blood and save a life! They will be at the Girl Guides Hall every third Tuesday of the month until 18 November. Remember that you may only donate every 56 days. Bring a friend!
Events sourced from: www.sunshinecoasttourism.co.za and www.theannouncer.co.za
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