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Your essential holiday guide
Events
for December Awesome giveaways Xtreme Golf • Alien Zone • Barcode Bubble jungle • 043 706 6800 Beacon Bay Crossing
Tel: 043 748 2998 | Spargs Centre, Beacon Bay Open daily from 11am - 10pm
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Upper Level Tel 043 726 3415 donbell@bellsjewellers.co.za
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Useful info Flying squad 10111 Ambulance 10177 043 726 2225 Fire services 043 705 9000 Weather 082 162 082 233 9700 Municipality Aquarium Burst pipes Disaster Mngt Grass cutting
043 705 9111 043 705 2637/8 043 705 2194 043 743 7118 043 705 2546
NSRI Poison Info Roads Surf Rescue Traffic Water leaks
043 700 2100 021 931 6129 043 7052095 083 763 8723 043 705 2538 043 705 9327/8 043 705 9234 043 705 2179/80/4 (A/H) Zoo 043 705 2530 Street lights 043 722 6407 Electricity 043 705 9124 Crime Spotter 043 748 4991 (24h)
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 The Gallery at Inkwenkwezi. Stephanie 072 238 0950. www.visualart.co.za 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
R 299 pp
Children 4 - 12 years R 105 Children under 3 No Charge
22 Esplanade, Marine Park Complex, Beachfront, East London Tel: 043 709 5200/5202 | info@elicc.co.za
R 250 pp Children get 50% discount 12h00 - 14h30 | Bookings essential
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Includes Dinner, Bed & Breakfast *T & C’s Apply
Contact us on 043 742 9000/2/4 or email us at info@mpongo.com Macleantown District, N6 National Road, East London | www.mpongo.com
• Turkish Razul Ritual with an exotic Ylang ylang body scrub • Collagen eye lifting massage therapy • Male grooming - facials & brow shaping • Reiki healing & energy balancing therapy • Ancient thai & aromatherapy massage • Indian head & pressure point foot massage • Flotation therapy with sea salts • Aromatherapy facials & brow tinting • Manicure • Pedicure with ozone Therapy All treatments are 30 mins each | Valid from 1 - 30 November 2014 Tel: 043 709 5111 • contactus@emeraldspa.co.za • www.emeraldspa.co.za
SPECIAL SERVICES
Tidewaters Shuttle service Airport Shuttles • Town trips • In & around East London • Transfers to Surrounding Areas & Transkei • Tours to Game Reserves
(cell) 082 4166 830
(A/H) 082 463 7524/ 079 894 1636 info@tidewaters.co.za Let us take care of it for you so you do not have to worry! 8 years experience in animal nurturing. Even if you have a lion, we can look after that too! Leanne - 072 280 0074 Email - goingaway37@yahoo.com Web - www.goingaway37.wix.com/goingawayel www.facebook.com/goingaway.petsitter
Pet & House Sitting - Dog Walking Watering Plants - Post
Please make Dec bookings ASAP via website
Umnenga Giveaways We have 2
free meal vouchers for Christmas
We have 6
free tickets to the New Year’s Party
lunch at Umnenga Lodge to give away. SMS LUNCH and your name to 083 388 9517 or whatsonwin@gmail.com by 19 December at 12noon. at Umnenga Lodge to give away. SMS PARTY and your name to 083 388 9517 or whatsonwin@gmail.com by 19 December at 12noon. 6
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“what were you wearing when the ship went down ??“ 31 December 043 734 3363
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Umnenga Restau rant Open Wednesday to Friday from 6pm. Weekly specials available. Check our facebook page.
Christmas Day Lunch Avoid the hassle of preparing a Christmas Day lunch - join the Umnenga Lodge Family for a Christmas Day Lunch you will remember for years to come. • • • •
Large Buffet Spread on offer Father Christmas has been invited Entertainment for the Children Themed Décor and Christmas Crackers included
Tel: 043 734 3363 info@umnengalodge.com www.umnengalodge.com
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trying to find my dog that went missing in Baysville 3 weeks ago. He is a Red (tan) & White male Staffie. PLEASE contact me if you have any information. Eleni: 076 153 4053
! ! ! D N FOU Gonubie Christmas Fair 19-21 DECEMBER 2014
Gonubie SportS Field Beer Tent
Flips
Jumping Caste
Stalls Face Painting
Mechanical Bull
Gold Rush
Contact : Zimmy or Tim 083 225 0871 / 083 270 2564
Entry: R10 Adults R5 Scholars U12
SPITBRAAI Catering and functions Contact: 043 740 4505 8
info@tidewaters.co.za
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SPECIAL SERVICES
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Why blueberries?? Blueberries contain antioxidants, which work to neutralise free radicals linked to the development of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other age-related conditions. These little powerhouses provide tasty ways of staying healthy. In short ... blueberries do a body good and they are yummy. Add to your smoothie, ice cream, muffins, cheesecake ... the list is endless. The best news though, is that you can get them fresh from Blushing Berries, at a fraction of the price at any retail outlet!! To place your order please phone 084 250 3925.
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Promotional gifts, Corporate clothing Signage, T-shirts, mugs & other Unique gifting ideas
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Framing • Mirrors • Paints Canvas • Original paintings and ceramics creative visual design
043 726 1449 • 12 Jarvis Rd, Berea,
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L AT I M E R ’ S L A N D I N G
MAKE LATIMER'S LANDING YOUR FAMILY FUN DESTINATION Enjoy daily river or sea cruises with Southern Cross or Ballyhoo Cruises, have a meal or sundowners at Footprints Restaurant, or relax to smooth jazz sounds at The Velvet Jazz Lounge
For more info: Southern Cross Cruises Contact John: 082 938 6275 Ballyhoo Cruises Contact Graham:082 804 1660 Footprints Restaurant Contact Brian:083 984 6379 The Velvet Jazz Lounge Contact Alfredo: 084 729 8162
Fun for the family
SPECIAL SERVICES
FUN MAGICIANS / Sound & Lighting / DJ's / Jumping Castles / Balloon Modeling / Kids Party Planners / Kids Party Furniture / Unique ideas / Motivational Speakers
Tel: O76 999 2362 / www.talumba.co.za
PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING, PET BOARDING & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
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Thank you for all your support in 2014. Have a Blessed Festive season. Please note that our store will close on Thurs 18 Dec 2014 and reopen on Tues 5 Jan 2015. CHRISTMAS ORDERS TO BE IN BY 10 DEC 2014
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8 Dawson Road, Selborne, East London, 5201 • Tel: 043 722 1471 E-mail: vinceart@lantic.net • Website: www.vincentartgallery.co.za
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Western Park Complex (Opposite Vincent Spar)
Tel: 043 727 1297
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Days of our Lives
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very holiday is made up of several 24 hour stretches. Here’s a guide to making the best use of that time with day trips to the local museum, places of interest and, of course, our perennial favourites – East London’s choice of magnificent beaches. Get arty and crafty, and most of these places offer a tea garden or restaurant on the premises as well. Ann Bryant Art Gallery, 9 St Mark Road – a collection of fine and decorative arts. Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm, Saturday, 9am to 12am. Free entry. On display until 13 December will be the Fine Art Society Exhibition. From then onwards it will be the permanent collection. From 3-13 December Hobby Crafts will be showcasing their work at the Coach House. Call 043 722 4044 for more details.
Vincent Art Gallery at their new premises at 8 Dawson Road, Selborne. Open Mon 10am to 5pm, Tues to Fri 9am to 5pm and Sat 10am to 1pm. Closed from 20 December and reopening 5 January 2015 Marlene Neumann’s Centre for Photography and Light – displays fine art photography from Marlene and a tranquil art garden with sculptures and landscaping. Open Mon to Sun 8am-5pm, call Marlene before visiting on 083 321 3391. Arts Unlimited – displays original art from local artists, also framers. Open Mon to Fri 8.30am to 5pm, Sat 9am to 1.30pm. Call 043 726 3355 for more details. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. Special arrangements can be made on 083 701 8013 or 083 360 0866 Take a trip through time, past and present
Floradale Art Gallery – Floradale Centre, Old Main Road, Beacon Bay. Fine art gallery. Open Mon to Sat 10am to 3pm. Call 078 294 7252 for more info.w CVD Framers, 12 Jarvis Road, Berea. Framing, gallery and supplies. Open Mon 8.30am to 4pm, Tue to Fri 8.30am to 5pm and Sat 9am to 1pm. Closed over Christmas and New Year, reopening 5 January 2015. Contact Louise on 043 726 1449.
EL Museum – This absolute treasure trove of artefacts and displays is well maintained and a fantastic way to spend a few fascinating hours. Upper Oxford Street, East London. Exhibits at the moment: What Natural Scientists Do, and World War I. Open Mon to Thurs
9.30am to 4.30pm, Fri 9.30am to 4pm. Closed public holidays and weekends. Call 043 743 0686 for more info. Imonti Tours will take you to Mdantsane Township, the second largest township in South Africa, after Soweto. Experience traditional culture when you visit a herbal shop, the local market, taxi rank and a local shebeen. Other tours available through Imonti include a historical tour of Mthatha – following the footsteps of the great Nelson Mandela; a city tour of East London – visiting the historical sites of a city that is the only river port in South Africa. Call 043 721 2082 or 083 487 8975 Be brave Sky Dive – For absolute adrenalin junkies you can tandem skydive with EP Skydivers in Grahamstown. Jump from 10 000 feet with a 35 second freefall. Contact James on 082 441 2055 for more info. Observe a few of the fishier things in life The East London Aquarium and Whale Viewing Deck is always a good item to have on your check list of things to do. Call ahead for seal show and feeding times. The Aquarium is open daily from 9am to 5pm. Fish feeding is run daily at 10.30am. Seal shows at 11.30am and 3.30pm with penguin feeding after seal shows. Contact the aquarium on 043 705 2637.
Should deep sea fishing be your thing, you can charter a boat, leaving from East London harbor. Contact Tyrone on 078 007 0348 for all the necessary info. Make a splash Water babies and sun bathers will enjoy a day at the Joan Harrison Swimming Pool Complex, either splashing about playfully, swimming purposefully, or tanning in the secure grounds. This is an outdoor public swimming pool complex, the biggest pool is heated and is 50 metres in length. Open from 6am to 6.30pm daily. Entry for adults is R11, and R9 for children. Call 043 726 7066/043 705 9111. High energy is required for epic fun at the ever-popular Supertubes in Bonza Bay! Open every day during the holidays from 9am to 4.30pm, closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day. Contact Antoinette on 071 309 5916. Tea for Two, or three or four... Enjoy a traditional High Tea at Key Largo Restaurant at Hemingways Hotel. Tantalize your tastebuds with scrumptious pastries, delicacies, desserts and an assortment of teas. Every Saturday from 2.30pm to 5pm. R95 pp (excluding sparkling wine), R120pp (including sparkling wine). To book phone 043 707 7777 or 043 707 7985. Sources: What’s On 2013 Guide & ShowMe East London
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Guido's Vincent RESTAURANT & TAKE AWAY Open daily from 11am to 22:00 043 726 6808, facebook.com/guidosvincent
ACCOUNTING ~ FINANCE EXTRA LESSONS Call: 072 422 7307
AVAILABED Helping you find Accommodation all over South Africa
Lizette Knoetze 043 740 5636 | 078 391 9391
chair cover & tieback rentals
Gale 082 927 7828
sittingprettysa@hotmail.com
Pet Shop
043 726 1865 083 320 5308 East London Dog Training & Socialisation School
3 month course in: Basic obedience, Companion dog training Professional dog trainer & animal behaviourist (ethologist specialising in cats & dogs) EL training dog whisperer
Bessie King 083 701 4770 / 043 726 9043
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Maths & Science Extra Classes
Raymond Simms Cell: 079 098 4416 raymondpietersimms@yahoo.co.uk
Mobile: 079 782 7070 Val Knoetze Sales Associate Business: 043 732 1221 East London
Corporate Functions • Conferencing Birthday Parties • Gig Nights ROCHELLE OOSTHYSEN • 043 721 2794
Healing Hands Tired of stress, depression, anger, anxiety, pain? Daphne - Energy healer, psychic, intuitive counselling therapist. 083 454 3998, daphnew1@gmail.com Carpet & Upholstery cleaning done right
29 Main Road, Gonubie Mobile : +27 (0)79 782 7070 www.century21.co.za
Wanted: houses to rent
043 726 2926 073 490 9544
Business : +27 (0)43 732 1221 Fax : +27 (0)86 585 5983 : valerie.knoetze@century21.co.za VALERIE KNOETZE Email SALES CONSULTANT valerie.knoetze@century21.co.za Web Site : www.century21.co.za CLEAN FELLA’S 43A Main Road, Gonubie, East London, South Africa, 5241
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Candles for all your special occasions
Candle hiring • Candle parties for kids 14 Mackenzie Street, Nahoon candles@imaginet.co.za • Sarah 072 906 6312
Jacksons Fabrics
The Fabric Shop
83 Old Transkei Rd, Nahoon T: 043 735 3750 • F: 086 861 3455 nahoon@cowie.co.za
THE BOOKSHOP
New • Second Hand • Sales • Exchange Books • Crafts • Gifts • Curios Main Road, Gonubie Contact Engie: 073 260 1221
Eczema, Psoriasis, vitiligo, Acne? Treatment that works Mobile: 079 782 7070 Val Knoetze Sales Associate Business: 043 732 1221 Fax: 086 585 5983
Mobile : +27Gonubie (0)79 782 7070 29 Main Road, Business : +27 (0)43 732 1221 www.century21.co.za Fax : +27 (0)86 585 5983 VALERIE KNOETZE Email SALES CONSULTANT : valerie.knoetze@century21.co.za valerie.knoetze@century21.co.za Web Site : www.century21.co.za
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surita@fuzzhair.co.za 043 735 2072 • 52B Beach Road, Nahoon www.facebook.com/fuzz.hairdressing
Summer Bronze Sunbeds
43A Main Road, Gonubie, East London, South Africa, 5241
Angie: 081 493 7170 / 043 727 1102
R190 for 15 sessions Open long hours The Skin & Health Clinic Spa Boutique
ACCOUNTING ~ FINANCE EXTRA LESSONS Call: 072 422 7307
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To advertise call Rentia 079 594 2267 / 043 735 2059 / info@thewhatson.co.za
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SHOPPING
Berklee @ BereA
Mens: s - 8XL: speciaLising in big sizes Leading stockists of naMe brand cLothing
Ashmel Centre, Chamberlain Road, Berea, (Next to Ashmel Spar) Tel/Fax: 043 721 0688
CHESS GALLERIA DEVEREUX AVE Tel: 043 726 0225 • studiobroder@telkomsa.net
Footwear Specialists Tel: 043 743 3375 Vincent Park Centre 20
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Travel Gear
We wish all our clients a Blessed Christmas
Tel: 043 726 1256 • Vincent Park Centre
Bathurst’s
Big Five
Planning a day trip somewhere? Why not Bathurst? The essence of the village resolves around the soul, which the locals have termed as “the centre of the universe”. A pooled little core of settlement cottages, dominated by a large friendly church at the top of the hill. The air of laid-back alternative living belies the tumultuous history of wars that raged on for many years from 1884 to 1886. Largely owned by the ‘church’, Bathurst as laid out in 1820, is series of allotments and outspans, which has changed very little over the years. From settler roots, the ‘trades-folk’, much like of old, along with military influences, the stalwarts of commerce have injected a classic attraction, of exquisite galleries, and boutique shops, also grassroot crafters, and absolutely amazing restaurants and deli’s . For purists, there is the tallest pineapple in the world, the historical ‘toposcope’ on the Bunkers Hill, and of course, the unique waters meeting reserve. • Antiquities; churches, grave yards and magical agricultural museum. • Food. • Galleries/shops • Pineapple • Waters meeting. A day trip to Bathurst is an exhilarating and refreshing experience . 046-624-1235 | tourism@sunshinecoasttourism.co.za
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SHOPPING
Direct importers & distributers of sky lanterns | Pre-packed in boxes of 5 or 10 in a variety of colours | Ideal for New Year’s Celebration
Shop 8, Kings Mall, Gonubie
Tel 043-732 1148 / 076 771 6749 • www.magicalskylanterns.com
This December in Morgan Bay
16/12 - Craft and Farmer’s Market at Yellowwood Forest. 09:00 - 14:00 21/12 - HagMorKei. Run/Walk 14km, Run 22km or Cycle 24km/40km. 08:30 start in Haga Haga 23/12 - Craft and Farmer’s Market at Yellowwood Forest. 09:00 - 14:00 27/12 - Castle Lager Coca-Cola Beach Touch Rugby Tournament 28/12 - Craft and Farmer’s Market at Yellowwood Forest. 09:00 - 14:00 30/12 - Castle Lager Coca-Cola Beach Cricket Tournament 02/01 - HagMorKei Inter Resorts Golf Day, Kei Mouth Country Club
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To advertise call Rentia 079 594 2267 / 043 735 2059 / info@thewhatson.co.za
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We have two sets of give away. (Two each per set)
GoPro filters to
PolarPro Magenta filter for Hero 3: Great for watersport and underwater use. Used to reduce extra green colour. PolarPro Red filter for Hero 3: Great for scuba diving. PolarPro Polarizer filter for the Hero 3+: Great for fishing. Used to eliminate reflection. PolarPro Switchblade filter for Hero 3+: Great for scuba diving and macro use.
Want to buy a Go Pro? Visit Photoquip in Pearce Street, Berea, they have a Go Pro to suit your needs. Price ranging between R2300 to R7500.
We have 2 double Movies@Hemingways tickets to give away. SMS MOVIES and your name to 083 388 9517 or whatsonwin@gmail.com by 12 December at 12noon. MORE GIVEAWAYS ON PAGE 6. WARRIOR PAINTBALL 10% DISCOUNT VOUCHER ON PAGE 25! 24
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The Young and the Restless From clubbing and dining out to arcade dodgems and extreme golf, East London offers a wide range of entertainment from sun up to sundown. From kiddies to jollers, families to pensioners, here’s a guide to what’s hot and happening. See animals up close and personal Queen Park Zoological Gardens – the city’s zoo is home to a wide range of mammals, numerous birds and reptiles, and enjoy strolls through indigenous and exotic vegetation. (043 742 5386). See ad on page 45 Lindale Farm – This is an animal and bird edu-fun farm located just outside East London. A great place to take the kids to teach them all about the local animals plus they have baby-bird feeding daily! Contact Robyn on 082 415 2791. Page 45. Lion Park – See Big Cats like lions, tigers, cheetah and even wild dogs up close daily 9am to 5pm or on Sundays at 12.30pm for feeding times. Contact 043 730 7161 for more info. See ad on page 45 Burnside Touch Farm at Farm C26, Thornpark. As well as featuring a wide range of animals for petting, Burnside also has playground areas, horse rides, 4 wheeler cart rides and catch and release fishing (bring your own rod!). Contact Melody on 082 478 2949. See ad on page 45 Amalinda Touch Farm - The kids will just love feeding the animals at this touch farm with pony rides available too. 17 Etheridge Road, Morningside. 043 741 1276. Apex Predator Park / Python Park – Get up close and personal with 130 different species of snake, from king cobras to mambas, as well as snapper turtles, iguanas and a 225kg alligator. This is reptile heaven. Join Deon for live demos at 11am and 2pm, seven days a week. There is a touch farm and a pub ‘n grub for the hungry. Contact Deon 079 491 6486 for more info.
Hit the shops! There are so many, varied options for those keen on a bit of retail therapy, the hard part will be choosing where to flash the cash or burn some plastic. Hemingways Mall includes Hemingways Casino and the city’s only movie theatre. Vincent Park in Vincent is a treat, with an excellent bouquet of shops and restaurants. Mdantsane City Mall is another great centre a bit further out, while Retail Park in Beacon Bay shows why this cluster of shops in suburbia continues to grow in popularity. Besides the bigger malls, shopping is also a treat in East London’s city centre with all the big franchises available for browsers and serious spenders alike. Ads on pages 11 and 15 Eat like you’re on holiday East London has come a far way in the food stakes, offering everything from gourmet, gastronomic delights to standard favourite franchises. Throw away the calorie counter and indulge yourself, and if you’re looking for a hot favourite place, ask a local. After all, everybody has their favourite favourite! Don’t forget two of East London’s institutions: the Windmill Roadhouse on the beachfront (043 722 9208) and Friesland (043 722 3260). Eateries with free Wi-Fi, see page 65. Be active – in a fun way East London Golf Club: Many of history’s top golfing champions have played on the beautiful fairways of the East London Golf Club (043 735 1356). Westbank Golf Club: With a lovely view over the Indian Ocean from most of the tee boxes and greens. (043 731 1523) Alexander Golf Club: Just five minutes from the airport. 38 Clovelly Road,
Sunny Ridge. (043 736 3646) Gonubie Golf Club: End Street, Gonubie. (043 740 5645) King William’s Town Golf Club. 18 holes. 043-642-3939 Fig Tree Mashie Golf: The ideal destination for a fun-filled team-building event, or just a lazy Sunday afternoon round with friends. Our par 3 course is just what the doctor ordered. It is an easy layout from tee to green, with hole distances of between 110 and 165m. Main Rd, Gonubie (043 732 1911) Game on! Electric Avenue - Located inside Hemingways Mall, this is an exciting venue for both adults and kids with a gaming arcade, bowling alley, action bar, dodgem cars and x-rider (043 726 9727). Ad on page 36-37. Xtreme Valley – At this venue in Beacon Bay you can enjoy XtremeGolf or Alien Zone Lazer Tag in very unusual surroundings. (043 706 6808). See ad on page 42. Drifters Raceway Theme Park – 3 Mayfair Avenue, Cambridge (opposite Cambridge Primary) for out of the ordinary adventure and fun. Take your pick from go-kart rides, urban paintball or quad bikes. You’ll have a thrilling experience. (043 727 5060). See ad on page 9. Warrior Paintball Range. Sat/Sun: 10h00-13h30 (By Arrangement)Sat/Sun: 14h00-17h30. Pricing from R60. Our facilities are hosted in Summerpride, we have a clubhouse and braai facilities. Contact 043 745 1582. See our ad and discount voucher on page 25. Save the last dance Many an East Londoner will have a tale or two from a night on the tiles at Numbers Dance Club in Beacon Bay. This iconic club is sadly closing at the end of December, so get a night in before it is too late (043 748 4425). Choochoo! Children and adults alike will enjoy this miniature train ride, available on the first Sunday of every month at Gonubie
Farmer’s Hall Showgrounds. There’s a lovely little station there with plenty of seating, looking just like a regular railway waiting room. Contact Clive on 082 355 5445 or 043 740 0038. On the water Southern Cross Harbour & River Cruises - Offering harbour and river cruises, Southern Cross is the ideal place to turn when you’re looking for an adventure off dry land. Ferrying you out of the harbour and down the Buffalo River for a one-hour cruise, you can enjoy the sights and smells of the river with your family (082 938 6275). See ad on page 38. Adrenalin Extreme Rubberduck Rides for the real adventurous! Epic wave jumping, ocean life viewing and dive charters. Contact John on 082 938 6275 On the Rocks Barge Cruises – Taken on the Nahoon River, this is a wonderful outing for the family. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the area while watching one of the Eastern Cape’s famous sunsets. Braai facilities available. Contact Russell on 082 443 4166. Out of the elements Bubble Jungle– This is a fun indoor play centre located at The Crossing in Beacon Bay, catering for the little ones. There’s a lovely little coffee shop for the parents while the kids tire themselves out with the numerous activities on offer (043 706 6800). Funky Frogs – located at Beacon Bay Retail Park, you can relax a little while the children are having fun at this play centre or you can enjoy your shopping while they take care of your little ones. Light meals are available as well as delicious beverages. (082 654 3848). Beat your own track Mountain Bike Trails- Try out 3 Silos for the hardened mountain biker. There is a 20km, 15km and 10km loop with some tricky descents and serious climbs. Lavender Blue is easier and shorter with a relaxing loop through a forest - an awesome single track. Both have honesty boxes in which to post your entry fee, which
are cheap at R10 and R20. 2 Swans, Hempels Farm and Horseshoe Valley and Diesel Hill are also self-ride and well worth it – more info and maps on the routes at www.ecmtb.co.za Dassie Trail – a fantastic 2km walk along a boardwalk through the Nahoon Estuary Nature Reserve over mud flats, mangrove and forest. Keep your eyes open for some special bird spots. Best to go in a group. Free entrance, weekdays only 8.30am-4pm. Blue Bend Road, off Beaconhurst Drive, Beacon Bay. The Gonubie Nature Reserve Trail runs through coastal vlei and keen birders will find a hide along the
route. A second hide overlooking a dam has been badly vandalised and birders are asked to avoid going into this one. Best to go in a group. 16th Avenue in Gonubie (behind the Spar in Gonubie Main Road). Free entrance, weekdays only, 8am to 3.30pm. Park Runs – Saturday mornings at 8am at Nahoon Point Nature Reserve, Kidd’s Beach and Sunrise-on-Sea. 5km run/walk. Free entry, however if you want to be timed enter on the Park Run website: www.parkrun.co.za Sources: What’s On 2013 Guide & ShowMe East London
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Home and Away (Venturing further afield) While there is plenty to do within East London itself, it is certainly worthwhile taking a trip beyond Buffalo City and into places of interest just a stone’s throw away. Pack a picnic, load up the car and get going!
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isit charming touch farms, like Burnside Touch Farm at Farm C26, Thorn Park. As well as featuring a wide range of animals for petting, Burnside also has playground areas, horse rides, 4 wheeler cart rides and catch and release fishing (bring your own rod!). Contact Melody on 082 478 2949. Mel’s Fun Farm is a great outdoor play venue that is open to the public on the last Saturday of each month. For the young ones there is animal feeding, wheelbarrow rides, jungle gym, sandpit, bike track and for the mums and dads, a lovely tea garden. Farm C54a, Dewpoint Road, Thornpark. Contact Mel on 082 258 0440. Amatola Museum, 3 Albert Road, King William’s Town. Open Mon to Thurs 8am – 4.30pm and Fri 8am-4pm. Entry fee R5, children U15 free. Call 043 642 4506 for more info. Emerald Vale Brewing Company – East Coast Resorts Road. Craft brewery for your dash of local ale in Chintsa. Tours by appointment. Call Petra on 073 078 9688. Wildcoast Horseback Adventures at Kei Mouth. For the novice to experienced rider, one to 10 day rides discovering areas of the Wild Coast. Three beach ride options: R200 for the inexperienced rider gets you an hour-and-a half, R350 is two-and-half hours for advanced riders. Day rides in the Transkei can be arranged. Any size group. Call Julie-Ann on 082 567 0972. Game drives at Mpongo Game Reserve – Only 35km from East London on N6, you can experience wild and birdlife from the comfort of your vehicle. Alternatively the park offers mountain bike and trail running, fishing and safari walks, and a great touch farm where, if you are lucky, you might get to see a new addition to the large variety of animals on show. Open seven
days a week, 7am-6pm. Contact 043 742 9000/2/4 for more info. Elephant rides – Inkwenkwezi Game Private Game Reserve on East Coast Resorts Road. Ride an elephant through a game reserve. Walking with elephants and elephant interaction, any size group. Call reservations on 043 734 3234 to book. Charter an AV8 Helicopter (043 736 1660) for a Wild Coast aerial adventure. Travel from East London up to Coffee Bay and view our wild unspoilt coastline from the air. This is an adventure you will never forget. Visit Khaya La Bantu Cultural Village and experience the Xhosa way of life. Contact 043 851 1011/083 891 1336. Pay your respects to struggle hero Steven Biko at his grave site and Garden of Remembrance just outside King William’s Town. Take a trip out to Billy Nel’s Museum in Morgan Bay. If you have been intrigued by the sight of an airliner parked in a field near Morgan’s Bay, here is your chance to have a closer look. The aircraft, a Convair 880 jet, once the personal transport of stars such as Barbra Streisand, the Rolling Stones, John Denver and The Who, is one of many interesting exhibits on display at Billy Nel’s private museum. There are hundreds of historic motorcycles, cars and other items to be seen. For information on when the museum is open, phone 082 779 2999. To get there, take the R349 off the N2 and drive towards Morgan’s Bay. Fun is on the agenda if you add a dog, a couple of kids and a yummy picnic basket and head off to James Pearce Park in Stirling. Take along a skateboard, a bike or anything with wheels. Best of all, this outing won’t cost you a cent. Play area with round-a-bout, tarantula jungle gym, monkey bars, swings and sky high slide. Sources: What’s On 2013 Guide & ShowMe East London
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A CHRISTMAS SYMPHONY: 9 - 13 December backed by a dazzling twelve-piece orchestra under the baton of Wesley Wong, the newly-formed Guild Theatre Choir and the Clarendon Primary School choir, together with the renowned DaySpring Dance Troupe and Mbasa Soga, one of the winners here can be no better way to celebrate of the ACT DALRO Nedbank Scholarship for 2014. the festive season than with this Guild Theatre production. A Christmas Sym- Under the musical direction of Leoni Armour, these phony comprises a collection of triumphant old Christmas favourites will receive her signature Christmas classics such as “Silent Night” musical twist. The music for these unique rendisung by Sarah Whitfield, “Carol of the tions of Christmas standards has been specially Bells” with beautiful harmonies by Megan arranged by Jacques du Plessis and Wesley Wong. Rhoda, Sandra Kruger, Leonie Armour and Directed by Amanda Bothma and choreographed Joha Furstenberg and the rousing “O Come by Natalie Oberem, with costumes by Merrylees All Ye Faithful” sung by the male quartet Burgess and Judy Raffan, this elaborately-staged (Kwenele Gingqi, Pieter can Zyl, Nathan and visually-stunning concert sings of hope and Johannisen and Kanya Sakube). Other inspiration and is a celebration of musical enchantsoloists include Shayla Oberem (Away in ment to be enjoyed by the entire family. a Manger) and the 2014 winner of the Do not miss this breathtaking musical and theatri“Balfour Park – So You Think You Can Sing”, cal experience. Henry Janse Van Rensburg (Christmas Angels). These awe-inspiring vocalists will be Bookings now open at Computicket.
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what’s on sport Born2Run events: Just the thing for that New Year’s Resolution!!! www.born2runac.co.za Tuesdays: 5.30pm, top car park Nahoon Beach 5km run Wednesdays: 5.30pm 8-12km run from Tribal, The Hub, Beacon Bay Thursdays: 5.30pm 5km Time Trial at Hoërskool Grens Sundays: 5.30am 12-25km club run from Tribal – or consult facebook page (Born 2 Run AC Eastern Cape) for confirmation PARK RUNS: Nahoon, Sunrise-On-Sea and Kidd’s Beach from 8am 4-8 Dec. The Challenge from Port Elizabeth to East London. Open sea paddling. For more info go to www. bordercanoeclub.co.za 6 Dec. What’s Up East Coast Challenge 2014 around East London and along the Wild Coast Jikeleza. Teams of 2 – R260 or 4 – R500. Team requirements: own car, cell phone with camera, lots of energy and brain matter. Contact 082 940 5534 for more info. 11-13 Dec. Cricket: Sunfoil Cup 3 day: Border vs Easterns at Buffalo Park, East
London from 10am. Entry free 13 Dec. Hogsback Half marathon in Hogsback. Awesome hoodies, kit bags and goody bags for each entrant. 21.1km – R250, 10km – R250, 3km- R120. Enter online at www.eventcow.org, or contact Sharon on 083 284 3781. 14 Dec. Cricket: CSA Provincial T20: Border vs Easterns at Buffalo Park, East London from 10am. Entry free 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 and a bit. 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.
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EVENTS DIRECTORY 1 Dec. World Aids Day 1-19 Dec. Rotary Tree of Joy at Vincent Park in the space next to the Food Court. Contact Gavin Ferreira on 083 307 0027 for more info. 5 Dec. U/18 Lumo Party @ Alien Zone Xtreme Valley – R40 entry, includes lazer tag game, from 7pm to midnight. For more info contact Candice at candice@skg.co.za 6 Dec. Almost New Baby and Children’s Market at Beaconhurst Primary School hall from 8am – 11am. Entry R20. Contact Tracey on 082 481 3622 for more details. 6 Dec. Farmer’s, Craft & Art Market at the Eagles Ridge Country Hotel from 9am to 2pm. Stall holders offer unique and interesting products and there are plenty activities for the kids including pony rides, archery and a play area. Contact Melanie on 083 357 0152 for more details 6 Dec. Head Honcho Summer Picnic at Buffalo Park Stadium from 2pm. Entry R100, book through Computicket 6 Dec. 2nd Facebook End Of Year party at Fig Tree Hall, Gonubie from 7pm. Entry R50pp. Music by Fiesta Musique (Julius Reabow and Leonie Vermeulen). Cash bar available, bring your own snacks. Vuisboekers, if you want to meet you Facebook friends, this is the place to do it! 7 Dec. Tea in the Trees craft markets from 9am until 2pm. This year there will be live music each week too and, with a R25 cover charge, you can enjoy sounds from local talented musicians and stroll around the stalls where local traders sell their Christmas wares. Contact Kate on 072 611 2367 for more info 7 Dec. Avalon Market at Kidds Beach from 10am to 2pm. Wide variety of stalls including clothing, vintage and deli foods. Avalon Market is also a stockist of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and treats in the beautiful tea garden. 68
7 Dec. Watershed at The Venue at Hemingways from 3pm. Tickets: R120 and available from Computicket. This platinum selling, SAMA award winning band will be performing all their hits from ‘Indigo girl’ and ‘Letters’ to ‘In the Meantime’ and ‘Yesterday again’ and many more as well as their most recent offering ‘Don’t give up’. Watershed has been in studio for the past few months crafting new material for their much anticipated 5th studio album which was released in October 2014. The band will be performing a semi acoustic show intertwined with classic story telling and then building up to their biggest songs over the last decade! 8-23 Dec. Holiday club at Burnside Touch Farm. Contact Melody on 082 478 2949 for more info 9-13 Dec. A Christmas Symphony at the Guild Theatre from 7pm. Saturday at 2.30pm. Tickets: R90. Contact the theatre on 043 743 0704 for more info. 10 Dec. Jesse Clegg at Boeretroos Threatre. Book now with Lara on 072 225 7120 or Christo on 081 750 5422, or email to christo@boeretroos.co.za 10-13 Dec. Winnie the Pooh at the Guild Theatre. Wednesday at 2.30pm, Thursday to Saturday at 11am. Entry R50, tickets from Computicket. Guild Theatre and Arts Theatre in collaboration with the National Arts Council of South Africa and Algoa FM is proud to present Winnie The Pooh. A youth production consisting of some of the wellknown adventures of Winnie The Pooh and Christopher Robin. Come along and laugh at the antics of Pooh and his friends as they set out to find the North Pole, be amused by the arrival of Tigger in the forest and his effect on the other animals, find out where Christopher Robin goes to in the morning, and travel with the forest animals as they help to find the Heffalump. Adults and children alike will find this production delightful. 11 Dec. Past 12 launch at Legends School of Contemporary Music &
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EVENTS DIRECTORY Legends Showcase Venue, featuring Lux-Kent, E-Man, Yeye, SK Solo And Mustard Seed. From 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Tickets: R50 and available from Lee Gold Music, Newland Music or call 076 413 9131.
cover charge, you can enjoy sounds from local talented musicians and stroll around the stalls where local traders sell their Christmas wares. Contact Kate on 072 611 2367 for more info
11-12 Dec. Centrestage: Bob Marley at TheVenue at Hemingways from 7pm. Tickets cost R250 and include a full buffet meal, with blocks of 8 or more costing R130. Block bookings can be made by calling Wendy on 082 661 6921 and smaller groups can book through Computicket.
15 Dec. Deephouse Nights DJ Event @ BarCode Xtreme Valley , from 8pm till late. For more info contact Candice on candice@ skg.co.za
11-12 Dec. Dozi at Boeretroos Theatre. Book now with Lara on 072 225 7120 or Christo on 081 750 5422, or email to christo@ boeretroos.co.za 12 Dec. East London Invasion: Black Tye with Take Note Quartet at the Velvet Jazz Lounge from 7pm. Tickets R100. Contact 083 603 1384 for more details 12-13 Dec. King’s Mall Gonubie Christmas Arts and Craft with a wide variety of handmade arts and crafts on offer 13 Dec. La Leche League (Breastfeeding Support) meeting from 10am to 11.30am. Our meetings are usually an informal discussion time led by an LLL accredited mom with the focus on mother to mother support. Expectant moms very welcome (as are children). For further details call Rensche on 078 277 7385 or Michelle on 071 386 8502, or email breastfeedingel@gmail.com. 13 Dec. Moonlight Market at Acacia Tree Nursery School (NPO), Chintsa West from 4pm – 9pm at. Tom’s Circus & Magical craft market, Christmas craft activities, storytelling, wholesome food and lots of fun. In aid of our sponsorship program. Contact Madeleine on 074 102 8137 / acaciaschool77@gmail. com for more info or to book a stall. www. facebook.com/pages/Acacia-Tree-NurserySchool 14 Dec. Tea in the Trees craft markets from 9am until 2pm. This year there will be live music each week too and, with a R25
15 Dec. Adam at Boeretroos Theatre. Book now with Lara on 072 225 7120 or Christo on 0817505422, or email to christo@ boeretroos.co.za 16 Dec. Day of Reconciliation 16 Dec. Christmas Market at Mel’s Fun Farm from 10am to 3pm. Father Christmas will visit and you can have your photo taken with him. Contact Mel on 082 258 0440 for more details 16 Dec. Kidd’s Beach Christmas Market on the Village Green. Expect a fun day for the family, great shopping and lots of fun! 16 Dec. Craft and Farmer’s Market in Morgan Bay. A great place to pick up some special gifts. 16 Dec. Carols in Concert from 6pm at The Venue at Hemingways. Tickets are R30pp. 16 Dec. Where’s Wally Party at Umnenga Lodge Restaurant from 7pm. Dress up and win prizes. Contact 043 734 3363 for more details 16 Dec. Adam Tas at Boeretroos Theatre. Book now with Lara on 072 225 7120 or Christo on 081 750 5422, or email to christo@ boeretroos.co.za 17 Dec. Piet Pompies Solo at OppiePlaas. Former lead singer and frontman of South African group DJ Ossewa will entertain you with a footstomping hilarious show. Entry: R70 adults, R30 kids under 12. Cash bar and food available. Contact 083 703 1711 for more details.
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17 Dec. Mark Haze & Band at Boeretroos Theatre. Book now with Lara on 072 225 7120 or Christo on 081 750 5422, or email to christo@boeretroos.co.za 19 Dec. Visit the Floradale Fine Art Gallery from 10am to 8.30pm, and enjoy a meal at the Country Bumpkin. For more info contact Rose at 078 294 7252. 19-21 Dec. Gonubie Christmas fair at Gonubie sports field. Helicopter flips, beer tent, jumping castle, mechanical bull, stalls and gold rush. Entry R10 adults, R5 scholars U12. Contact Zimmy or Tim on 083 225 0871/083 270 2564 19 Dec. Lumo Tent Party at the Gonubie Christmas Fair (cricket field) from 9pm. Entry free. 19 Dec. Centrestage: Smells like Grunge: Pearl Jam Tribute at Boeretroos Theatre. Book now with Lara on 072 225 7120 or Christo on 081 750 5422, or email to christo@ boeretroos.co.za 19 Dec. 7th Son, Dead Lucky and Kings Down South will be at Raggies Bar, Spargs Mall, Beacon Bay. Contact 043 748 6032 for more info. 20 Dec. Christmas Market at 2Swans from 4pm. Great stalls, Xmas Carols, jumping castles and lots more. Contact 083 659 8899 for more details. 20 Dec. Christmas Market in aid of the Inchara Creche in Morgan Bay from 9am to 2pm in The Venue. Come one, come all to see the wonderful goods on offer, from scrumptious food and bakes, to toys, sweets, jewellery, books, clothes, crafts and much more. Traders please contact Karen on 083 289 3999.
20 Dec. Ndumiso Lindi – Diluted People, at The Venue at Hemingways from 8pm. Tickets R100 and available from Computicket. Ndumiso is a brilliant and genuinely funny South Africa comedian. His intuition and intellect allow him a firm grasp of his nation’s collective funny bone, and so he appeals to a huge spectrum of the population. His second one-man show, "Diluted People", follows on the success of his first, "Colour Mine". The new show offers an intimate look at Lindi`s life story, infused with his infectious, feelgood sense of humour. 21 Dec. Avalon Market in Kidd’s Beach. Great opportunity to get those last minute gifts. Open from 10am until 2pm. Don’t miss out! 21 Dec. Market at Murambi Rose Café from 4pm and carols from 6pm, hosted by Glen Eden Church. Bring your blanket and picnic dinner and join us on the lawns (or indoors if raining). Contact Jennifer on 043 737 4045 for more details. 21 Dec. Tea in the Trees craft markets from 9am until 2pm. This year there will be live music each week too and, with a R25 cover charge, you can enjoy sounds from local talented musicians and stroll around the stalls where local traders sell their Christmas wares. Contact Kate on 072 611 2367 for more info 21 Dec. Jannie du Toit: Doep is nie dood nie – Koos du Plessis at Boeretroos Theatre from 6.30pm. Book with Lara on 072 225 7120. 21 Dec. Buyelekhaya Pan African Music Festival at Buffalo Park stadium. Gates open at 11am. Tickets are R180 and available from Computicket.
20 Dec. Tunes at the Trees at Tea in the Trees. Delicious food market and live music. This will be a ticket event. Contact Kate on 072 611 2367 for more info
22-23 Dec. Ray Dylan at Boeretroos Theatre. Book now with Lara on 072 225 7120 or Christo on 081 750 5422, or email to christo@boeretroos.co.za
20 Dec. 7th Son, Dead Lucky and Kings Down South will be at the Wild Kei Festival. See https://www.facebook.com/ events/1395575644067140/ for more info.
23 Dec. Craft and Farmer’s Market in Morgan Bay. A great place to pick up some special gifts.
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28 Dec. Tea in the Trees craft markets from 9am until 2pm. This year there will be live music each week too and, with a R25 cover charge, you can enjoy sounds from local talented musicians and stroll around the stalls where local traders sell their Christmas wares. Contact Kate on 072 611 2367 for more info 28 Dec. Craft and Farmer’s Market in Morgan Bay. 29 Dec. Centrestage: Mumford Revolution at OppiePlaas, Mtwentwe Farm, Haga-Haga from 7pm to 2am. Contact Erna or Neil on 083 703 1711 for more details. 29 Dec. Lianie May & Ricus Nel at Boeretroos Theatre. Book now with Lara on 072 225 7120 or Christo on 081 750 5422, or email to christo@boeretroos.co.za
31 Dec. New Year’s Party at Umnenga Lodge. This year’s theme is Shipwrecked: dress up “what were you wearing when the ship went down?” For more info contact 043 734 3363. See page 6 to win tickets to this party. 31 Dec. Countdown Music Festival at Buffalo Park Stadium from 7pm. Entry R150 and tickets available from Computicket. The countdown music festival is a celebration of the New Years and will be hosted annually. This is the first year for this event and a first for the Eastern Cape province. We will feature artists like DJ Tira, Bucie, Cassper Nyovest, the award nominated Duncan and many more. This year`s event is being held at the Buffalo Cricket Stadium on the 31st of December 2014 and promises to be spectacular!
MORGAN BAY EVENTS: See MORGAN BAY advert on page 23 for all events. For more details on any of these events contact 043 841 1062. AREENA RESORT & JIKELEZA ROUTE EVENTS: See WILD COAST JIKELEZA ROUTE EVENTS DIARY on page 44. For more details on any of these events contact 043 737 0005.
JONGINENGE HOLIDAY ADVENTURE PROGRAMME 11-12, 15-19, 22-24 December 5-9, 12-16, 19-20 January 2015
8am - 2pm at Nahoon Beach Kids Holiday Adventure Club at Nahoon Beach. Monday - Friday from 8am to 2pm. Cost is R150pp/day. Activities include surfing, sandboarding, boogie boarding, canoeing, snorkelling, fishing, beach games, forest and coastal trails and climbing/abseiling. The age range is from 7-16 years.
We also offer surf lessons (adults included) at a cost of R200pp for two or more people including surfboard and wetsuit hire. The cost for an individual surf lesson is R250pp. The lesson lasts for one hour of water time and bookings are essential: call or sms 083 305 2590 or email jonginenge@gmail. com. Max of 12 people per lesson.
An awesome option is the Nahoon River canoe trail which can also handle groups of up to 12 people. The trail lasts 2 hours and 5-7km. The cost is R200pp for 4-12 people or R250pp for 1-3 people. Bookings essential: call or sms 083 305 2590 or emailjonginenge@gmail.com.
BEACH BOOT CAMP early morning, full body beach workout for 1 hour including a beach lifestyle and adventure edge. From 5.15am – 6.15am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Meet at EL Surf Lifesaving Club. Daily rate: R50 / monthly rate: R456 / 6 weeks: R685 / 10 weeks R1000. For more info check out www.jonginenge.co.za.
We also offer snorkelling, sandboarding and a hike to Bat’s cave.
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 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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TIDES DECEMBER 2014 Day
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Low
1 2 3 4 5
1147 0016 0119 0209 0253
1814 1913 1959 2040 2118
6 7
0332 1542 0928 2152 0408 1617 1004 2226
8 9 10 11 12
0442 0514 0547 0620 0656
13 14
0738 1949 0113 1346 0834 2051 0158 1451
15 16 17 18 19
0953 1119 0000 0106 0153
20 21
0234 1440 0829 2101 0312 1520 0908 2138
22 23 24 25 26
0351 0431 0512 0556 0642
27 28
0733 1945 0059 1339 0833 2045 0147 1441
29 30 31
0944 2203 0246 1559 1104 2338 0410 1732 1221 ---- 0550 1850
---1249 1340 1424 1505
1651 1723 1755 1828 1904
2224 ---1226 1317 1359
1600 1641 1724 1808 1854
0508 0625 0723 0809 0850
1038 1111 1145 0003 0036
0300 0433 0602 0702 0748
0948 1029 1112 1157 0016
Kei Mouth 93km
Great Kei River
Morgan Bay 90km Marsh Strand Haga Haga 72km Bosbokstrand Cefane 43km Crawford Cabins Cintsa East 45km Buccaneers Retreat 35km Cintsa West Cintsa Bay Glen Muir 33 km Four Seasons 30km Queensberry Bay 30km Glen Navar 34km Glen Eden 35km Glen Gariff 27km Yellowsands 26km Areena Riverside Resort 23km Kwelera 35km Sunrise On Sea 30km Rainbow Valley 29km Gonubie 19 km Gwenshaw Gonubie Springs 10km
2258 2330 ---1220 1259
1627 1759 1901 1946 2024
2216 2255 2335 ---1246
Shadow Park Quinera Lagoon Bonza Bay 10km Pirates Creek Beacon Bay Blue Bend
Nahoon River
Nahoon Beach 5km Eastern Beach
EAST LONDON Buffalo River
Orient Beach
Shelley Beach 6km Fuller’s Bay 8km Leaches Bay 9.8km Hickman’s River 10km Nature’s Rest 10km Cove Rock 16km Rockclyffe 17km Roeberts Igoda River 20km Gule River 26km Aqualea 26km Lincott Manor 31km Kidd’s Beach 32km Palm Springs 35km ChristmasRock 36km Seavale 40km Kayser’s Beach 45km Chalumna River Hamburg 105km Kleinemonde Port Alfred
FOR THE ULTIMATE IN LUGGAGE & GIFTS
We wish our customers a blessed Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Thank you for your continued support.
Tel/Fax: 043 748 4962 Beacon Bay Retail Park