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Hospitals & Pharmacy LIFE BEACON BAY HOSPITAL. 24-h accident and emergency unit. Tel: 043 711 5100 LIFE ST DOMINIC’S HOSPITAL. 24-h trauma and emergency unit. Tel: 043 707 9000 FRERE HOSPITAL Amalinda Dr, East London. Tel: 043 709 1111. Visiting hours: 11am-12am, 3pm-4pm, 7pm-8pm. Children’s ward: 3pm-4pm. 043 709 1111 John Forbes Pharmacy. Oxford Street: 043 722 2062. Mon to Sat: 8am to 10pm. Sun and Public Holidays: 8.30am to 10pm
Art Galleries Ann Bryant Art Gallery. St Marks Road Tel 043 722 4044 9.30am to 5pm on Mon to Fri. 9.30am to noon on Sat. Admission is free CVD FRAMERS. Framing/Gallery/Supplies. 12 Jarvis Rd, Berea. 043 726 1449 Arts Unlimited. 6 Bell Rd, Vincent. 043 726 3355 Floradale Fine Art. Mon - Sat: 10am-3pm. Sun: 10am-1pm. Rose 078 294 7252 Marlene Neumann Fine Art Photography. 8 Kent Rd. Marlene 083 321 3391. www.marleneneumann.com Malcolm Dewey Fine Art. 60 Darlington Rd, Berea; 083 711 9888 Vincent Art Gallery. 8 Dawson Road, Selborne. Tel: 043 722 1471, Fax: 043 722 1541
Shopping Centres Beacon Bay Crossing: 043 706 6800. c/o N2 and Bonza Bay Road Balfour Park Shopping Centre. 043 726 5349.8am – 8pm (Checkers only) Beacon Bay Retail Park. Bonza Bay Rd, Beacon Bay. 043 748 4660 Creative Lifestyle Emporium: 3 Frere Rd, Vincent. Organic, fashion, coffee, plants. Hemingways Mall: Cnr Western Avenue & Two Rivers Drive. 043 721 3180 Spargs Mall: Bonza Bay Rd, Beacon Bay The Floradale Centre: 043 748 2420 Vincent Park Centre. Devereux Ave, Vincent Park. 043 727 0990
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Framing • Mirrors • Paints • Canvas Original paintings • and ceramics 043 726 1449 • 12 Jarvis Rd, Berea
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Pet Shop
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HERO Take a stand for survivors of domestic and genderbased violence, rape and abuse! Living Waters Safe House for Abused Women and Children has been serving survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, rape and abuse since 2001. Earn your HERO’s reward: Hero’s reward packs will be awarded to committed hero’s at the end of 12 months. Each pack will contain a HERO T-shirt, pen, bumper-sticker and certificate. To become a HERO, please contact us for more information.
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April is Volunteer Month. Volunteering has been an integral part of the lives of people and communities all over the world. Individuals and institutions benefit from the valuable assistance of volunteer workers who share their knowledge, skills, time and resources. Volunteers are people who give and receive. If you are one of those people who would like to give more but can’t quite figure out how to do it, then this column is for you. We also featured Canaan Care Centre on page 22, African Angels on page 44 and Greensleeves on page 46 in a little more detail. Catch Projects
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Catch skills children and young adults for survival, providing training in order to increase employment opportunities. In August 2014 we launched a Victim Empowerment Centre in Gonubie to help anyone who has become a victim of crime go through the sometimes daunting process of reporting the crime and the processes that follow. Through the VEP centre we offer our clients support, advice and counselling. We also run a weekly women’s empowerment group and various HIV and AIDS support groups.
Child Welfare East London is nonprofit statutory organisation dealing with children who have been abused, neglected, abandoned or orphaned
email: messagecjay@gmail.com Tel: 043 740 0625 Needs: clothing, groceries, training materials, volunteer trainers with the capacity to transfer skills and to provide practical and dedicated support and monetary support.
email: mw-elcw@mweb.co.za Tel: 043 722 1258/9 Needs: Temporary safety parents, foster parents and adoptive parents. Disposable nappies, baby wipes, pacifiers, baby bottles, baby clothes (prem/ tiny baby; 0-3months), children’s clothes (0 - 15 years), new underwear, blankets, formula, baby food, non-perishable food (food parcels), toiletries, school clothes, stationary (for children in alternative care), educational stationary (paint/ clay/ crayons), educational toys, any household goods (cutlery, table clothes, microwaves), books, computers, printing paper, grass cutter/ lawn mower (in working order), monetary donations 17
Child and Youth Care Centre KWT
Tel: 043 721 0051
The Centre offers a range of services such as our Residential Care Program, Adolescent Development Programme (ADP: Youth) and The isiBindi Project. We also have a creche and preschool facility.
Needs: disposable adult nappies, clothing and articles to sell in charity shop
email: kingcycc@border.co.za Tel: 043 642 1932 Needs: School uniforms & bedding Breath of Life: Breath of Life is an initiative of the Restore Trust, a public benefit organisation started by Stirling Baptist Church in 2009. Breath of Life’s focus is primarily the support of women dealing with crisis pregnancies, as well as providing immediate refuge for babies that have been abandoned in Buffalo City. A Crisis Pregnancy Center where women with unplanned or unwanted pregnancies are cared for, educated on available options and counselled through their journey. A Place of Safety where abandoned babies are cared for and placed in appropriate social programs. Tel: 043 735 2340 Needs: Become a Guardian: by contributing R100 a month allows our growing team to support and care for the women of our city. St Bernard’s Hospice Palliative Care & supporting individuals, families and communities by providing much needed home based palliative care and support to people (adults and children) suffering from life threatening illnesses and complications thereof. St Bernard’s Hospice also believes that the formative years of children start at home and St Bernard’s Hospice staff visit these children (orphans and vulnerable children) in their homes to monitor and provide appropriate age related early childhood development and referral when necessary. email: fundraising1@stbh.org.za 18
Christelike Maatskaplike Raad CMR renders social welfare services, focused on the entire family in the greater Buffalo City area email: cmr-ol@mweb.co.za Tel: 043 722 6104 Needs: Clothing, groceries, toys, furniture, bedding, vegetable seeds EL Child and Youth Care Centre Residential care centre rendering services to children found in need of care. email: elcycc@gmail.com Tel: 043 730 7212 Needs: volunteers for homework support, to serve on Board of Management, for general assistance. Masethethe Our ultimate goal is to mitigate the impact of crime and violence and build resilience in individuals and our diverse communities through the provision of psychosocial support (counselling), training and community engagement. email: lifelineel@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 043 743 7266 Needs: Tissues (5 X per month), coffee, tea, sugar – monthly (is used for clients accessing counselling), coloring books and crayons and toys for the children who come for counseling, petrol (2 tank fills per month), new signage outside building, printing of pamphlets, cellphone, client seating for our reception area (to accommodate 10 people), carpet cleaning (annually), labor – painting, tiling etc, built in cupboards in our hall and main admin office, dry walling of alcove off the hall to create additional space (donations of dry walling and door), iInstallation of one way mirror, digital video camera and tripod
Masizakhe Child and Youth Care Centre
powerment programmes, including skills training and education.
The centre looks after orphaned, abandoned and neglected children, feeding and housing them.
email: admin@livingwaters.org.za Tel: 043 721 2915
Tel: 043 761 3012 Needs: school shoes, bedding and school bags. McClelland Centre McClelland Adult Centre is registered with the Department of Social Development as a Non-Profit Organization. It is a residential and protected workshop facility catering to the needs of the intellectually impaired community in the Eastern Cape. It is the only Centre of its kind in the area that provides both residential and workshop facilities and we help communities from all over the Eastern Cape, including the previously disadvantaged areas in and around the East London Metropolis and from the former Transkei and Ciskei areas. email: mccentre.el@telkomsa.net Tel: 043 741 1193 Needs: medical and handwork supplies, materials, scissors, toiletries etc. Nicro Prisoner’s Aid Association with a rich history in human rights, prison and criminal justice reform. email: kolosa@nicro.co.za Tel: 043 722 4123 Needs: General volunteers. Contact Nicro for more details. Rehab Working with people with physical and intellectual disabilities; people living in poverty, assisting, counselling and supporting them email: diffable@iafrica.com Tel: 043 722 1811 Needs: volunteers to man the second-hand shop Living Waters Living Waters operates safe houses for abused women and children in Buffalo City, and runs various em-
Needs: Perishable foods & volunteers Reach for a Dream Reach For A Dream fulfills the dreams of children between the ages of 3 and 18 who have been diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, blood disorders, cystic fibrosis, kidney failure to name but a few. Tel: 043 726 0330 Needs: contact Reach for a Dream to become a volunteer. Xhosa speaking people with own transport and licence is needed. Animal Rescue SPCA Animal rescue, animal welfare and preventing animal cruelty. We don’t turn any animal away. All breeds, condition, age or reason for animals being brought to the SPCA are accepted. On call 24/7/365 to respond to rescues and emergencies. email: collections@elspca.org.za Tel: 043 745 1441, a/hrs emergency number 083 446 8682 PetPals Our main objectives are to provide a rehoming facility to abandoned animals and rehabilitate the timid ones. All the animals will receive: comfortable, clean and warm sleeping quarters, nutritional food (all supplied to us through donations), de-worming, and tick/flea treatment and adequate vet care. We sterilize all of our adopted animals. Tel: 082 850 8935/083 249 9372 EL Animal Welfare Caring for abused, neglected and unwanted animals in our society 071 137 5115/083 770 9602 Needs: funding, dog and cat food, puppy and kitten pellets. Pet treats. Volunteers to help with general maintenance, giving their time to interact with animals. Adopting of animals and giving them a loving forever home. 19
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Travel Gear
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Vincent Park Centre Vincent, East London Tel/Fax: 043 726 7685
Superior Nutrition Health Life
Retail Park Beacon Bay, East London Tel/Fax: 043 748 5921
To advertise call Rentia 079 594 2267 / 043 735 2059 / info@thewhatson.co.za
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CANAAN CARE CENTRE Canaan Care Centre (CCC), a non-profit organization based in Southernwood, supports twenty one children, from newborns up to age sixteen. All these children suffer severe physical and learning disabilities for which therapy and stimulation is essential. Our aim is to provide this, as well as a full menu for both our day care and residential children. CCC has been running for nine years, but things have never been more difficult. We are in desperate need of help. Anything from much-needed groceries, toys, and learning aids to a monthly or once-off donation will be gratefully accepted. For the more adventurous Our vision includes extending the centre into a larger home and eventually being able to provide a facility to our present crop of teenagers. We currently also offer an outreach program to assist families and parents. We have achieved so many “once impossible” goals in the past two years. Despite this year proving to be our tough-
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est one yet due to the delay and possible cancellation of muchneeded funding, we have faith that with the aid of our community we will continue to provide a safe and stimulating haven for our Angels. My name is Leigh Tebbutt and I am privileged to be a full-time volunteer at CCC. Volunteers assist with fundraising as well as aiding, caring for and simply loving the children. Regardless of his or her disability, the unique personality of every child shines through. Our days are spent in therapy sessions, teaching and nurturing. Yes, there are tears, sadness and many poignant moments, but to experience the trust and unconditional love of these children is a gift like no other. Most prominent is the incredible love and joy present at Canaan. Our Facebook page is... https:// www.facebook.com/pages/Canaan-Care-Centres-NPC/1562076 91080799?ref=bookmarks …. in case you would like to follow our progress and daily happenings …
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 043 726 2225
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Dr I.M. Strydom 86A Devereux Ave, Vincent, East London Tel/Fax: 043 726 0980 | Cell: 082 779 5228 Email: inus.strydom@gmail .com
• Non-surgical facial aesthetic procedures. • Botox and fillers. • Experienced in the latest advanced techniques and materials.
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WATER SPORTS Blue Horizon Marine Academy • Skipper’s tickets- rivers and sea • Sailing courses For bookings and info: Glenda Wakeford 083 303 7652
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043 722 1752
Stockists of the following: (New & Second hand)
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Extreme Rubberduck Rides * WAVE JUMPING * OCEANLIFE VIEWING * DIVE CHARTERS Contact John 082 938 6275 24
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BIKE TRACK NOW OPEN
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4pm t: 9am Tues - Sa 0pm 8km along the (N6) Turn left at :3 2 am Nahoon Valley sign Sun: 8:30
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Open 7 days a week BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Call Robyn 0824152791 Tearoom, Party Venue, Playground, School Presentations Fun and Learning for everyone. Many Birds and Animals to view.
Become a Felzoo member and get free entry to the Zoo
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n April 25th people across the globe take part in a wide range of activities to mark World Malaria Day. For half the world every day is malaria day - a day to keep up the fight against this killer disease. The aim of World Malaria Day is to provide education and understanding of malaria, a global scourge, that is both preventable and curable. This international campaign is held yearly and their motto is ‘Invest in the Future, Defeat Malaria’. The risk for malaria increases
from September and September to May is considered the malaria season. Overall control initiatives have been very successful in the malaria transmission areas. Mostly falciparum malaria is seen. The risk remains low in KwaZulu-Natal and is confined to the very far northern KZN. There is no malaria in the Drakensberg, Hhluhlwe and Umfolozi Game Parks and St Lucia areas. The risk of malaria in the Kruger National Park will increase and malaria chemoprophylaxis needs to be considered. Mozambique has year round malaria and the risks in southern Zambia, Zimbabwe (Vitoria Falls) will likewise increase. Measures to reduce mosquito bites (the malaria mosquitoes are most active from sunset to sunrise) are essential and include application of DEET containing insect repellents to exposed areas, wearing of long pants and socks and sleeping under a mosquito net. Travel health advice for travellers to South Africa: February to April
Malaria factsheet Key facts Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected mosquitoes. In 2010, malaria caused an estimated 660 000 deaths (with an uncertainty range of 490 000 to 836 000), mostly among African children. Malaria is preventable and curable. Increased malaria prevention and control measures are dramatically reducing the malaria burden in many places. Non-immune travellers from malaria-free areas are very vulnerable to the disease when they get infected.
It is time to wage war on malaria by using preventative methods. An effective way is sleeping with insect repellent treated mosquito nets which can reduce the malaria illness by 50 per cent in areas of high transmission. Vital Protection from HHL Technology is a long action insect repellent that is a ‘vital’ step in preventing malaria contamination.
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Crafts Markets • Beach activities • pony rides • yoga classes • walks and trails • CoMEDY • 5 & 10KM TRAIL www.morganbay.co.za/footprintsfestival | www.facebook.com/MorganBayFootprintsFestival RUN • CIRCUS ACTS • MOVIES UNDER THE STARS • LIVE MUSIC • ART EXHIBITIONS • MOTORBIKE MUSEUM • SHELL MUSEUM • THANKSGIVING SERVICE www.morganbay.co.za/footprintsfestival www.facebook.com/MorganBayFootprintsFestival CRAFT MARKETS • BEACH ACTIVITIES • PONY RIDES • YOGA CLASSES • WALKS AND TRAILS • COMEDY • 5 & 10KM TRAIL RUN • CIRCUS ACTS MOVIES UNDER THE STARS • LIVE MUSIC • ART EXHIBITIONS • MOTORBIKE MUSEUM • SHELL MUSEUM • THANKSGIVING SERVICE
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Umtendwe Beach Cottages Situated between Haga-Haga & Morgan Bay
Umtendwe is a small private nature reserve with two self contained African-styled cottages. Come and experience the beauty and tranquility of the Wild Coast.
Booking enquiries: Contact Algy Kietzmann on email: algy.kietzmann@gmail.com Mobile phone: 072 225 7113 www.umtendwe.co.za
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Large selection of frozen seafood Take-away fish & chips and fresh salads Seafood platters available for private or corporate functions
Mon - Fri: 10am - 6.45pm Sat: 9am - 1pm Tel: 043 735 4114 • Old Transkei Rd
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Tea in the Trees 5th April Sunday market 12th April car boot (R50 for car) Tapas n Tunes Fridays 6-10 pm
Open Fri, Sat, Sun 9-2pm Web: www.teainthetrees.com Contact: 072 611 2367 We do weddings and kids parties!
043 738 5226 Mail: thecclub@outlook.com • www.facebook.com/chintsaliving The old Country Bumpkin Chintsa East Open Tuesday – Sunday (closed Monday) A la Carte menu • Seafood buffet Friday nights Happy hours 4pm – 6pm • Sunday lunch buffet
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RESTAURANTS & COFFEE SHOPS Weekday Specials MONDAY: Pensioners Special TUESDAY: Large Margarita + two topping (1 Meat, 1 Veg) R49.90 WEDNESDAY: Kids eat FREE!! * *(Per dining adult, main meal from kids menu) Gonubie Mall, Main Rd Tel: 043 740 1686 Beacon Bay, Sherwood House Tel: 043 748 3995 We deliver 7 days a week!!
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Chintsation Farm kitchen & Farm stall Breakfast Brunch Burgers Deli’s Coffee
Stocked with delectable delights and crafts, while the kitchen offers delicious meals. Tel: 076 881 0116 chintsation@mweb.co.za
Just off the N2 onroute to Chintsa approximately 20 km from Gonubie
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL Education with a difference
African Angels Independent School is located in Chintsa East and is a nonprofit organization that provides a high quality primary school education to some of the most disadvantaged children in the Chintsa area. We are proud that we are helping children grow into good South African citizens.
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Greensleeves place of safety for children was started some 18 years ago by Di and Ian Lehy. Everything started when they decided to help an existing staff member’s girlfriend when she arrived at their home with a baby on her back and a baby on her hip. This was the beginning! Gradually the local community heard about what we Di and Ian were doing and that they were happy to help children who needed a place of safety, and so the numbers grew and so too did their vision. They would often get calls from Child Welfare asking them to place a child in a safe environment for 3 months and then possibly foster the child. As the need for this is so high, the realization grew that there was not enough space to accommodate all the children. The need for more room for all the children led them to look into altering an existing stable into a proper Children’s home. In order to try and get the conversion of the stable going and with limited resources, Di, on celebrating her birthday, invited friends and family to the farm indicating that she would love their “presence” and their presents! The list of presents included paint, hardware vouchers etc. And people were truly incredible. They came 48
to celebrate Di’s special day by helping her fulfil a dream. And so it has continued. Friends and family of Di and Ian, as well as their Church have been very supportive of all that they were doing and especially in the conversion of the stable into accommodation for their 39 children. Materials were donated and the building gradually progressed until it was completed and officially opened in November 2010. The community continues to make a huge difference to the lives of the children. Doctors, dentists, optometrists, social workers, teachers and a chemist have all come forward and offered their services in various ways. At this point in time, Di and Ian are running the home using their own resources and any donations they receive. They are in the process of applying for Government support, but this takes time and as yet, is not available. If you would like to contribute to the running of the home in a monetary way, banking details are: Greensleeves Trust Account Absa: 9265431853 Branch Code: 632005 Phone: 043 737 7003/ 082 770 4336 May you in return be abundantly blessed.
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Health Awareness Month Volunteer Month 1 April. Gonubie Passion Play 2015 at the Guild Theatre from 7.30pm. This exceptional production combines the talents of professional local actors and singers, community theatre actors and the talented performing arts students of Gonubie High School. The play uses music, physical theatre and acting to give a very personal and real portrayal of the events surrounding the origin of Easter. Tickets R80 and available from Computicket. 1 April. Ray Dylan at Boeretroos Theatre. For more info and to book contact Lara on 072 225 7120 or email lara@boeretroos.co.za 2 April. Social Disco Club at The Deck, Gonubie Hotel from 9pm. Featuring Guy Herman, Tony H and Rhett Pendock. 2 April. Manie Jackson at Boeretroos Theatre. For more info and to book contact Lara on 072 225 7120 or email lara@boeretroos.co.za 2 April. (and every Thursday) Salsa for singles and couples with Surika from 7pm to 8pm. R60 per class. Venue to be advised. Contact Surika on sms: 082 505 4309. 3 April. Good Friday 3 April. Chintsa-2-Kei Trail, 18km and 36km. Start in Chintsa (or Haga Haga for those seeking a shorter distance) and ending at the Bush Pig in Kei Mouth. For more details, download the entry form at http:// www.morganbayhotel.co.za/activities/ 50
chintsa2kei-entry-form-2015.pdf 3 April. Areena Riverside Resort River cruise at 4pm. R80pp, booking essentiall on 043 734 3055. Limited space. Areena Quays Restaurant at Areena Riverside Resort, ribs, chips and onion rings R95pp. Booking essential on 043 734 3005. 3 April. Folk acoustic singer Heather Waters will be performing live at Raggies Live Bar. Contact Briers on Briers 072 023 7232 for all the info. 4 April. Peter Whitfield’s farm, St Andrews, Brakfontein. Depart Beacon Bay Library at 6am. Rating 4. All welcome. Contact Ken on 043 735 2195. 4 April. Easter Egg Hunt at the Zoo from 12 noon to 1pm. R15 per child (excl zoo entry). Contact felzoo@el-zoo.co.za or call 043 742 5386 to book. 4 April. Areena Riverside Resort Ama Zing Zing zip line from 2pm to 4.30pm. R340pp, booking essential on 043 734 3055. Limited space. River cruise at 4.30pm. R80pp, booking essential on 043 7343055. Limited space. 4 April. Lira HerStory Tour at The Venue at Hemingways from 7pm. LIRA and Tsogo Sun Hemingways invite you to celebrate the continuation of LIRA’s national HerStory Tour. Every patron will receive a free copy of LIRA`s latest DVD or CD, entitled First Decade. 4 April. Dan Patlansky and his band at the Guild Theatre from 7.30pm. Tickets R150. Contact the theatre on 043 743 0704 for more info.
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4 April. Nicholis Louw at Boeretroos Theatre. For more info and to book contact Lara on 072 225 7120 or email lara@boeretroos. co.za 5 April. Easter Sunday 5 April. Avalon Market in Kidd’s Beach from 10am to 2pm. See you there! 5 April. Areena Quays Restaurant at Areena Riverside Resort Sunday Buffet lunch R150pp, booking essential on 043 734 3005. 5 April. Pop Bottles at Alexander Golf Club from 12noon. Join us as we celebrate in extreme style. Pop Bottles is all about lifestyle living. Sunday sessions will never be the same. For the first time ever, South Africa’s favourite Sunday Urban event will be enjoyed by our good friends in East London. We are excited, we hope you are too. All about lifestyle living. Tickets R100-R150 and available from Computicket. 6 April. Family Day 6 April. Easter Gospel Feast at Buffalo City Stadium from 1pm, featuring Bebe Winans. An annual Gospel event to celebrate the risen Jesus Christ at Easter Monday with all religious denomination. Tickets from Computicket. 6 April. Areena Riverside Resort Segway safari Tour from 9am to 10am. R290pp, booking essential on 043 734 3055. Limited space. Ama Zing Zing zip linefrom 2pm to 4.30pm. R340pp, booking essential on 043 734 3055. Limited space. 7 April. Border Birding: Prof A Craig will describe “Birding in Japan” at Nahoon Estu-
ary Enviro Centre from 7.30pm. For more info contact Mike on 043 732 1777. 9 April. forgood Inspration Awards Breakfast at Mercedes Benz Plant Visitor’s Centre. Online bookings only at www.inspirationawards.co.za 10 April. DJ Ossewa at Boeretroos Theatre. For more info and to book contact Lara on 072 225 7120 or email lara@ boeretroos.co.za 10-11 April. Gino Fabbri’s Wisecracks at the Guild Theatre from 7.30pm. Wiseguy Gino Fabbri shares his deep well of wisdom and knowledge in a brand new show packed full of misinformed advice and life lessons which will leave you scratching your head and clutching your sides! Tickets R120 and available from Computicket. 11 April. Katberg Ladies Open Golf Tournament at Katberg Eco Golf Estate. A & B divisions. Proudly sponsored by Xerox. Great fun & prizes! Self catering golf villa accommodation available. Booking essential. For more info & bookings contact the Golf Manager on 083 796 8270 or email: katgolf@katleisure. co.za 11 April. Racing with the Bulls MTB race from 7am at Haga Haga Country Club – 50km, 20km & 10km. Contact funtrax@ mweb.co.za for more info 12 April. All Stars 5km & 10km from 7am at Amalinda Track. Contact Mpumeleo Kolisile on mpumelelokolisile@yahoo.com for more info. 12 April. Car boot sale at Tea in the Trees. R50 per car. Contact Kate on 072 611 2367.
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APRIL EVENTS DIRECTORY 13 April. Border Birding: East London Golf Club. Meet opposite bowling green at 7.45am. Rating 3. Contact Ken on 043 735 2195 for details. 15 April. Anton Goosen at Boeretroos Theatre. For more info and to book contact Lara on 072 225 7120 or email lara@boeretroos.co.za 17 April. Ballet Magnificat presents Hiding Place at the Guild Theatre from 7pm. Contact 043 743 0704 for more details. Brought to you by Christian Dance Academy. 17-18 April. Gonubie Primary School Funfair Carnival at Gonubie Primary School Show Grounds from 5pm to 10pm on Friday, and 9am to 9pm on Saturday. Entry R10pp, rides from R10-R20. For more info contact Richard on 082 341 4076. 17-19 April. Fishing competition at Trennerys Hotel. Contact 047 498 0025 or 082 908 3134 for more details. 18 April. Faku Run vs Ride Challenge (2 days) from Wild Coast Casino. 18 April. East London Budgerigar Society will be hosting the Eastern Cape Provincial Championship show at the Department of Correctional Services Mess Hall, Bank Street, West Bank. For more info contact Diane on 083 255 3254 or email dmk@telkomsa.net 18 April. Market @ The Crossing, Beacon Bay Crossing from 9am to 2pm. For more info contact candice@skg.co.za 18 April. Ballet Magnificat presents Face 2 Face at the Guild Theatre from 3pm. Contact 043 743 0704 for more info. Brought to you by Christian Dance Academy. 18-19 April. Border Birding: Cape Parrot Census at Isidenge Forest. Volunteers required to assist with counting. Please contact Dave on 083 286 4069 for all the information. 21 April. Lilyfontein School will be hosting an Information Evening for all grades 0-12 in the school hall from 6pm. Come and hear how Lilyfontein School’s adventurebased education and small school environment equip learners with strategies that help them to be more self-confident, to be better problem-solvers and hence enable them to cope better with decision-making and stress. 52
Please reserve your space by calling 043 737 4258 or emailing reception@lilyfontein.co.za 21 April. Friends of EL Museum and Border Historical Society speaker Nancy Tietz on ‘Weekend on the Western Front’ from 7.30pm at MCL Hall. Contact Gordon on 083 284 6173 for more info. 21 April. What the EFF? at the Guild Theatre from 7.30pm. It’s hard to live in South Africa for more than five minutes without looking around in wide-eyed bewilderment, and asking: “What the EFF?”. Whether it’s hippies rubbing their chords together to produce solar energy, militants marching into parliament in Pep Store overalls and Italian shoes, or taxi drivers who manage to simultaneously cut you off and flip you the bird while paging through the newspaper and counting their money. . .at some point in every day, you will say: “What the EFF?” Fortunately, Nik Rabinowitz is here to answer that question. Or maybe not answer it, so much as shake it a bit, and see what falls out. From the leafy green ganglands of Constantia to the imaginary book-storage lockers of Limpopo, Rabinowitz casts his eye far and wide, and muses: “What the EFF?” And if politics isn’t your cup of tea, there’s plenty of other ridiculousness that’ll have you shaking your head, and clutching your sides. Tickets R150 and available from Computicket. 22 April. Earth Day 24 April. 103 Bike Ride Fundraiser at Stutterheim. Free camping. Live music and comedy with Kerry Hiles and Gino Fabbri at Stutterheim Country Club from 7pm. Entry R100. Contact Gareth on 082 797 9933 for more info. 24 April. Gangs of Ballet at The Venue @Hemingways from 8pm. Five times SAMA nominated, MTV MAMA Award winning band, Gangs of Ballet will be performing at Hemingways for the first time this April. Each accomplished musicians in their own rights, the band’s members have combined their various individual tastes and styles to create a sound that is captivatingly fresh. Their music, which boasts a winning combination of their vibrant energy and a host of musically intriguing melodies, cannot be pinned down to any specific genre but rather experiments
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with an eclectic mix of alternative, melodic, anthemic, electronic and dance. This is standing event and there will only be 100 VIP seats available. VIP includes, reserved seating, light snacks, welcome drink and exclusive meet and greet with the artists. Book now to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available from Computicket. 24-26 April. Karoo Mighty Men Conference at Rusoord, Middelburg. Entry and camping free. Register via WhatsApp on 082 857 7839 or go to www.karoommc.co.za, info@karoommc.co.za 25 April. World Malaria Day 25 April. Race Day: 103 Bike Ride Fundraiser at Stutterheim. Free camping. Register on www.stutt103.co.za 25 April. Dale Eldridge Live Love Laugh fun run at Old Selbornians from 2.30pm. Contact Sharon on 083 284 3781. 25 April. Neo Motsatse The Concert Tour at the Guild Theatre from 4pm. 15 year old Johannesburg based violinist Neo Motsatse takes to the stage for her Neo Motsatse The Concert Series, but this time it is not just a single concert, Neo will be headlining five concerts in five cities, celebrating five years in concert. With her music message “Believe in Making Things Happen” Neo will be delivering quite an exhilarating experience. Come join us and be inspired!!! Tickets R100 and available from Computicket. 25-26 April. Merrell Hobbit trail run 100km, 38km & 16km. Hogsback. The Hobbit 100 (Amatola Trail Run) is the iconic Amatola Hiking Trail, run as 2 day, staged trail run. The race starts at Maden Dam and ends in the magical Hogsback. You will run through the most magnificent indigenous forests, cross rivers and stand below huge waterfalls, and to top it off spend a night in Cata Mountain Hut. If the 100km seems too long, do not despair, this is an entire week-
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end of trail running extravaganza! There will be a 38km and a 16km on Saturday, followed by drinks and war stories at the pub. ENTRIES ARE OPEN: Distance: (25-26 April) 100km - 2 days (26 April): 38km, 16km, 5km Entry Fee: 100km = R1950 38km = R400; 16km = R130; 5km = R90 Tatum Prins: info@mountainrunner.co.za Website: www.mountainrunner.co.za 27 April. Freedom Day 30 April – 2 May. The exciting Bloom A Cappella Festival returns to East London. A music education initiative spearheaded by local musicians, Germaine Gamiet and Leoni Armour, is a gathering of people who love a cappella singing, want to learn more, and want to share their ideas. The festival saw its birth from conversations regarding the importance positive musical experiences are for singers, and also with intent to further support East London’s inclusion on the national touring route for the growing a cappella circuit. Resident at the exciting new facility at the Stirling High Music Centre in East London, BLOOM will see local music teachers, vocal technicians, and industry specialists facilitating workshops importantly focusing on growing a deeper understanding of the voice, ensemble singing, and related industry knowledge. Registration for the festival is open to high school learners, professional and amateur singers, music teachers and university students who have an interest in contemporary vocal music. Tickets and information regarding the public showcase concerts featuring the participants and groups in attendance at the Festival will be available soon. BLOOM is set to be a fun filled vocal party! For info, visit www.bloomacappella. co.za, or email info@bloomacappella.co.za. Contact Germaine on ggamiet@gmail.com or
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APRIL EVENTS DIRECTORY 079 515 6698 or Leoni Armour armourl@stirlinghs.co.za or 083 257 5796 for more details. 30 April – 3 May. East London Show at Gonubie Farmer’s Hall from 8am – 6pm. Entry: Adults - R30, Under 12 – R20. Game auction, beer tent, horse & polocross events, livestock auctions, Stardust Circus, music, agricultural & industrial exhibits, stalls, flea market and funfair. An outing for the whole family. Go to www.elshow.co.za for more info or contact admin@elshow.co.za or 082 874 8214. See advert on page 9. 2 May. Rhino Run at 3 Silo’s from 10am. 18km & 10km run, 7.5km fun run/walk, 4km walk. R80 entry, under 6yrs free. Contact Gavin on 076 801 6888 for more details. PARK RUN: Nahoon, Sunrise-On-Sea, Stutterheim and Kidd’s Beach from 8am Born2Run events: Tuesday: 5.30pm, top car park Nahoon Beach 5km Trail Run Wednesday: 5.30pm 8-14km run from Tribal, The Hub, Beacon Bay Thursday: 5.30pm 5km Time Trial at Hoërskool Grens Sunday: 5.30am 12-32km club run from Tribal – or consult facebook page for confirmation LET’S HIKE EAST LONDON: Every Saturday morning at 6am (weather permitting). LAVENDER BLUE PINEAPPLE WALK (± 10km). Meet Yvonne in the Lavender Blue parking lot every Saturday morning at 6am for a lovely walk and enjoy breakfast afterwards. You will be taken on a 10km circular walk past farms and along farm roads. Take the usual goodies with and some money for a hearty breakfast afterwards. The walk is about 2 hours. TENNIS AT KIDD’S BEACH: KB Tennis Club every Saturday afternoon from 2.30pm at Kidd’s Beach Primary School courts. All players and spectators welcome. Visitor’s fee - R15 (first visit free). Rackets supplied if needed. For more info contact Carol on 082 352 1143. East London Photographic Society meets every 1st Monday of the month for workshop and every 3rd Monday of the 54
month for competition at Kingsway Tennis Club from 7.30pm. Contact Wally de Vos on 083 655 6461 for more info. TEA IN THE TREES: Open every Sunday and our market is on the first Sunday of the month from 9am - 2pm. Taps n Tunes every Friday from 6pm to 10pm. Contact Kate on 072 611 2367 FLORADALE FINE ART GALLERY: Open daily:10am - 3pm Sunday opening times: by appointment ANN BRYANT MAIN GALLERY: BARCLAYS ATELIER ART COMPETITION REGIONAL EXHIBITION from 1-4 April. Barclays L’Atelier is one of South Africa’s most prestigious art competitions. Held annually, it is open to artists aged 21 to 35. Historically, this award has not only ensured that South Africa’s young and emerging artists were recognised, but has also afforded them the opportunity to develop their talents abroad. A look through the list of previous winners will testify to this. For the first time, the competition will be opened to some of our neighbouring countries across the African continent in 2015. Coach House: NIEK HIEMSTRA RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION from 1- 11 April. Niek Hiemstra was a talented artist who battled with illness having been born with polio. He was a Dutch artist and illustrator who relocated to East London in the 1990’s. He passed away in after a long battle with emphysema in 2013. FLEA MARKETS Flea Market every Saturday in front of the Gonubie Library. Beachfront Flea Market every Sunday on beachfront in front of the Osner Hotel. Tea in the Trees art and craft market every first Sunday of the month. 9am - 2pm, R50 to have a stall. Contact Kate on 072 611 2367 Avalon Market in Kidd’s Beach, every first Sunday of the month from 10am to 2pm. Phone: 082 503 2555. Farmer’s Market at The Blue Barn. Situated 35km outside East London on the N2. Mooiplaas. Phone: 072 359 1164. 8am - 2pm.
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PLACES OF INTEREST ANN BRYANT ART GALLERY: Upper Oxford Street. Open weekdays 9.30 am – 5.00 pm; Sat 9.30 am 12.00 pm; Tel 043 722 4044. Entry free. AQUARIUM: Esplanade. Open daily 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. Fish feeding daily 10.30 am; seal show daily at 11.30 am & 3.30 pm. Tel 043 705 2637. Adults R28, Children (3-18) R17, Pensioners R17, Schools/groups R11 per learner. CALGARY MUSEUM: 13 km from East London on Stutterheim Road. Fine collection of restored horsedrawn vehicles and a gypsy caravan. Open daily. 9 am-4 pm. R6 – Adults; R3 – Children; Tel 043 730 7244. FORT GLAMORGAN: One of a chain of protective garrisons, built in 1848/9. The Powder Magazine is now a national monument. Tel 043 731 1610. GATELY HOUSE: Bottom of Terminus Street or entrance through zoo. Home of E.L.’s first mayor – family heirlooms well preserved. Open Tue & Thurs 8am - 4.30pm. Fri: 8am - 4pm. Sun 11am - 4pm. Admission by donation. Tel 043 722 2141. GERMAN SETTLERS MEMORIAL: Esplanade. Commemorates the 1858/9 arrival of more than 2000 German men, women and children, who helped expand the settlement. HOODPOINT LIGHTHOUSE: Open Mon, Wed, Fri 10am - 12pm; 1pm - 3pm. R12 adults, R8 pensioners, R6 children. Reservations Tel 043 700 3056. LIBRARY: Gladstone Street. Visitors welcome. Open Monday - Thursday 9 - 6; Friday 9 - 5; Saturday 8.30 - 12.30. Tel 043 722 4991. MUSEUM: Upper Oxford Street. (Entrance and parking off Dawson Road.) Open Mon-Thurs 9.30am - 4.30 pm; Fri 9.30am - 4pm. NOTE: The Museum is closed over weekends and public holidays until further notice. Tel 043 743 0686. Adults R15; Children R5; School groups R3pp. Pensioners R10. Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day. MINIATURE TRAINS: Gonubie Farmers Hall. Contact Clive Kirkland on 082 715 4422. 1st Sunday of every month weather perm. E.L. ZOO: Open 365 days a year 9am - 5pm. Tel 043 722 1171. Colourful variety of animals, birds and reptiles in beautiful park surroundings. Refreshment kiosk. Adults R30; Children (3-18) R18; Special rates for Schools/ groups R12; Pensioners R18; Organised 1½ hour night walks (max 40 people) can be booked by phoning 043 722 1171. THE BUFFALO VOLUNTEER RIFLES REGIMENTAL HQ AND MILITARY MUSEUM. Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm. Curator: Monday – Wednesday mornings only. No entrance fee, donations welcome. Cnr Fleet Street and Buffalo Street. 043 742 0677. Curator 082 749 4545
LIONS CLUBS: Cambridge: 3rd Wednesday 7pm. Highgate Hotel. Tel. 043 748 2790 Gonubie: 3rd Thursday 7.30pm. Gonubie Golf Club. Mike Bridle Tel. 082 550 5283 Port Rex: 2nd Monday 7.30pm. 18 Muir St, Southernwood. Tel. 043 722 4541. East London West: 072 639 2484 PORT REX VRYBURGERS: Tel Louis Jooste 043 748 2588 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Arcadia: Mondays 12h30 for 1pm. Comrades Bowling Club, St David’s Rd, Selborne. Beacon Bay: St Andrews Bowling and Croquet Club Glen Eagles Drive, Bunkers Hill. 6.30 pm Thursdays. Bonza Bay: Le Petit Restaurant, Beach Rd, Nahoon. 7pm. Mondays. East London: Fridays 12h45. Comrades Bowling Club. Tim Gane. 082 584 0483 Gately: Regent Hotel. 12h45 Tuesday. Gonubie: Weekly, on a Tuesday 18h30 for 19h00 at Gonubie Hotel. Sunrise: Berea Gardens Home.Cnr Chamberlain and Jarvis. 06h30 Mondays. Liezel 083 518 4009 ROTORACT (Ages 18-30) East London: Tel Claire 083 353 9254 Hamiltons Club, Clevedon Road. 5.30pm every 2nd Tuesday. KAFFRARIAN RIFLES ASSOC. Serving all ex-members. Tel 043 742 0677. SENIOR CITIZENS Berea Service Centre - 22 Facilities/ activities including a midday meal. Tel 043 726 5319 Meals on Wheels - Social functions, meals. Tel Dolly 043 735 2166. Senior Citizens Association Montrose, 37 St. James Rd. Tel 043 722 1416. Service Centre ACVV Eldorado Social functions, meals and health care. Tel 043 743 5295. Beacon Bay Craft Markets, every Sat @ Spargs, 8.30am - 12.00 pm Gonubie Craft Market, Gonubie Main, 1st, 2nd & last Saturday, 8.30am - 1pm. Court Crescent Craft Market, Beach Front, every Sunday from 7.30am. Arts & Craft first & last Sunday from 7.30am to 1pm.
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WHERE TO WORSHIP Destiny Family Church 72 Belgravia Cres., Southernwood Enquiries Tel 043 722 9710 - Pastor Arnold du Plessis. Services 8am & 10am. BAHÁ’Í FAITH, - E L: 8:30am Sundays, for venue telephone Dina, 084 622 4667. Mdantsane NU 2 and NU7, details from Ernet, 043 762 1917. CAMBRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH 7 Hebbes Street - 9am Morning service & Children’s church and 6.30 pm Pastor Barry Wyatt. CAMBRIDGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Cambridge Presbyterian Church, 1 Renfrew St, Cambridge, Service: 9.00 am. Tel 043 7261393 CAMBRIDGE SEVENTH DAY ADV CHURCH 19 Dominion Street, Cambridge, Every Sat Services: 9am - Divine Service, 10h30 – Sabbath School & Bible Study. Pastor Kim Rowe-Rowe. CHRISTIAN CENTRE EAST LONDON FAMILY OF CHURCHES Wyse Ave, Abbotsford Sunday morning meeting: 9:00am Tel: 043 726 8117 / Fax: 043 726 7940 For assistance: 076 226 9222 e-mail: info@christiancentre.co.za website: www.christiancentre.co.za CHURCHES OF CHRIST Gonubie. Lower Library Hall. Sunday at 4pm Tel 082 327 1570 Downtown. Coliseum on Caxton St Sunday at 9 am. Tel 084 771 8165 Buffalo Flats. 221 Greenpoint Road. Sunday at 10 am. Wednesday Bible Study at 7 pm. Youth on Friday at 7 pm. Tel 078 749 7749 Mdantsane NU3. Sophakama P.S. Sunday at 11 am. Tel 078 536 1019 Mdantsane NU9. Nkqubela PS. Sunday at 11 am. Tel 072 941 8227 Baysville. Sunday at 10 am and 6.30 pm. Bible Study for all ages Sunday at 9 am and Wednesday at 7 pm. Tel 076 530 6409 EAST LONDON ASSEMBLY Grens Primary School. Southernwood. Services: Sun: 9.30am - Bible study, 6pm Breaking of Bread. Peter Mitchell: 082 662 2695/043 722 1520 (office) FIRST CITY BAPTIST CHURCH (Cnr. Oxford St. & Belgravia Crescent) Sunday Services: 9am and 6pm. Pastor: Barry Thomas. Tel 043 722 4741 / 043 722 8662 GRACE BIBLE CHURCH, a new church plant in our city. Come along for coffee, Bible exposition, worship and fellowship. BIBLICALLY REFORMED UNASHAMEDLY EVANGELICAL PASSIONATELY MISSIONAL. Contact : John 0742524650; Dave 0834000611; Garth 0833583463 GONUBIE BAPTIST CHURCH 2 Watsonia Cres Gonubie. Sunday service times 8:30am and 6:30pm at 2 Watsonia Crescent 10:00am at Gonubie High School. Pastor Marc Morrell. Tel 043 740 3722 Gonubie Presbyterian Church Opposite Gonubie Farmers Hall take N2 Brakfontein Turn-off. Sunday service; 8h30 (English): 56
10h40- 12h40 (Xhosa). For Assistance please call our office at 043 737 5005. Pastoral Assistant; Harold le Roux: 079 809 8536 HEBRON CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP A family church, Selborne Primary School Hall Sunday at 9am. Contact: 083 789 4601 NEW HOPE FELLOWSHIP Sunday Mornings 9:30 am. Braelyn. Pastor John Shober 082 7368454. NAHOON METHODIST CHURCH 4 Kennington Rd. Nahoon. Services: 8am (traditional style), 9.30am. (Family all-age worship). 7pm. (Youth & Young at heart) Minister: Andrew Els 043 735 1380 POWER HANDS OF GOD MINISTRIES 16 College Street opposite WSU in the old Victory Films Cinema hall. Buffalo street East London. Activities: Thursday Miracle service at 6pm -8pm Sunday Services at 9am – 12pm And of the month fasting and prayers For more info contact the following people Contacts : Pastor Francis Busia on 073 550 4395 Mama Unathi Busia on 073 838 0995 Pastor Koleka Ntobongwana on 083 378 9226 Or visit facebook francis busia power hands Email: powerhandsofgod@webmail.co.za THE RIVER The River Sunday Morning Celebration 9am. River Kidz Youth & Sunday School 9am. Tel: 0861 rivers (0861 748377) SEASIDE FAMILY CHURCH (GONUBIE) A church where people matter. Sundays at 9am & 6pm, Home Cells on Wed at 7pm & Youth on Fri at 7pm. Tel: 043 740 0320 or email info@seasidefc.co.za. 4 Watsonia Crescent, Gonubie. Pastor Dion Pfiffner. ST. ALBANS ANGLICAN CHURCH 5 Durham Rd. Vincent Tel 043 726 7270. Rev Mark Spyker. Sundays: 7am & 9am - Holy Eucharist. 9 am - Junior Church and Créche 6.30 pm - Informal Evening Service. Holy Communion: Tues 9.15 am. 2nd Sun Healing Services CHURCH OF ST. JOHN’S THE EVANGELIST 15 Lower Oxford St. Services in Traditional Style. Sundays: 7am (Said), 9am (Sung) Holy Eucharist. 9am Junior Church. 2nd Sunday of month @ 5pm Choral Evensong. Tel 043 722 7021 (h) Parish Office 043 722 8986. ST NICHOLAS CHURCH (ANGLICAN, METHODIST, PRESBYTERIAN) 22 Pell Street, Beacon Bay. Tel 043 748 6100 Services: 7.30 am & 9.30 am (English). 3.00 pm (Xhosa) ST MICHAELS ANGLICAN CHURCH 44 Smart Rd, Nahoon. Sat: 16:30 Holy Eucharist Sun: 8am – Holy Eucharist & Junior Church. Tel: 043 735 1596 ST MATTHEW’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN SA. Morning service: Sundays 9am. Holy Communion 1st Sunday of month. Clarendon Prep School, Cheltenham Rd. Rev. Glen Logan. Tel 043 726 7807 STIRLING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Cecil Lloyd St., Stirling. 043 735 1214. Services: 7.30 am, 9.00 am and 6.30 pm
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