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What’s better than ambling around a holiday craft market, looking for unique presents for family and friends and enjoying the feeling of holiday. We’ve gathered some info to make sure you have a wide variety of markets to choose from. What’s On in and around East London
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lekker 22 Nov. Christmas Fair at St Crucis Lutheran Church in Beacon Bay from 9am until 2pm. Entry is R15 and includes a tea, coffee or a juice. There will be a wide variety of goods on offer. All proceeds from the ticket sales will go to Hope Education. 26 Nov. Late night shopping at Beacon Bay Retail Park. Stores open till 8pm. Santa arrives at 6pm, carols with Daniel Anderson and fun for all. Go to www.beaconbayretailpark.co.za for more info
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29 Nov. 360 Art in the Park in the gardens of the Ann Bryant Art Gallery from 10am onwards. Enjoy a day in the beautiful gardens with unique, high quality hand-made treasures on offer. This festival will celebrate and showcase fine art, fine craft, gourmet food and excellent local entertainment. Entry: R40 for adults, R20: per child under the age of 12. 29 Nov. Bazaar at Cambridge Presbyterian Church from 9am to 1pm. Food, stalls and more.
Weekly art/craft/farmers markets: 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 Flea Market every Saturday in front of the Gonubie Library. Beachfront Flea Market every Sunday on beachfront in front of the Osner Hotel.
Yellowwood Forest: Craft and Farmers Market every Saturday from 9am - 2pm at Yellowwood Forest, Morgan Bay. Home made, hand made, locally made, artsy made gems waiting for you! Our licensed tea garden will be open all day from 9am - 6pm. Come and try our delicious warthog curry or our famous vegetarian pizzas!!
Fun fishing for the family
The East London Zoo is holding a fishing competition on the 29th November. For anyone interested in attending, the price is R75 a rod The duck pond is full of carp and there is loads of fun to be had by all (especially children). Tickets will be available from Monday 3 November at the Zoo. For more information contact @Friends of the East London Zoo on their Facebook page.
29 Nov. Let’s Party @ The Immaculate Conception Parish Carnival, Albany Street from 9am til late!!! Variety of stalls, international food fair, kiddies entertainment, competitions, beer garden, and lots more. Over 30’s with DJ Kenny. Contact Judy on 076 168 8571 for more details. 29 Nov. Market at Vincent Methodist Church, Princes Rd, Vincent from 1pm. Great variety will be on sale. Contact the office on 043 726 3239 for more details.
29 Nov. Christmas market at the Lutheran Church, 50 Park Av from 2.30pm. A market in true German tradition!! 29 Nov. Take the kids to Mel’s Fun Farm for great play and touch farm fun, while mom and dad enjoy the stalls and tea or coffee. Open from 9am until 3pm. Contact Mel on 082 258 0440 for info. 29 Nov. Market at The Crossing Christmas Market at Beacon Bay from 3pm to 8pm. There will be a vast array of stallholders, giving you a wide variety of gifts to choose from. Contact Candice on 043 706 6800 for more info.
29 Nov. Market at Yellowwood Forest in Morgan Bay from 9am to 2pm. Great stalls to browse and a tea garden and bar with delicious meals and great pizza on offer. Contact Candice on 043 841 1598. 30 Nov. Christmas Fair at Thomas River Historical Village from 10am to 3pm. Santa will arrive at 11am. Bring a small gift with your child’s name and surname for Santa to hand out. Free entry, no exhibitor fees. Buffet lunch: R130 adults, R60 kids. Contact 045 843 1504 to book your exhibit space or lunch. Email info@oldthomasriver.co.za
6 Dec. It’s market time in Stutterheim! Stutterheim Farmer’s, Craft & Art Market, located 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 all the details Every Sunday in December from the 7th. Craft market at Tea in the Trees from 9am until 2pm.
Browse local stalls while local musicians play their music (R25 cover charge). Have a delicious cuppa while the kids play or have a stroll through the forest. Contact Kate on 072 611 2367 for all the info 7 Dec. Don’t miss the Avalon Market at Kidd’s Beach from 10am to 2pm. Great variety of stalls including clothing, vintage and deli foods. Avalon Market is also a stockist of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Enjoy great food from Ginger & Co. while enjoying the beautiful tea garden. 12-13 Dec. Christmas Arts and Craft Fair at King’s Mall in Gonubie in conjunction with Lion's Club Gonubie, from 9am to 5pm. You will be able to buy interesting gifts, delicious edibles, kiddies
toys, books and much, much more! Loads of fun for the kids, music, face painting ...and maybe Father Christmas will be there.... Make sure not to miss the King's Mall Market! Contact SanneMarie on 082 381 8979 and to book your stall contact Jeanette on 082 924 6217. 13 Dec. Moonlight Market at Chintsa West from 4pm – 9pm at Acacia Tree Nursery School (NPO). 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-TreeNursery-School
16 Dec. Market at Mel’s Fun Farm. Great fun for the kids and parents. Play area and touch farm. Contact Melanie on 082 258 0440 for all the details. 16 Dec. Annual Kidd’s Beach Christmas Market on the Village Green. Always a very popular market, head out there for the day with the whole family, pick up some special. 16, 23 and 28 Dec. Craft and Farmer’s Market in Morgan Bay. Great market for picking up special Christmas gifts, or something special for the new year. 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.
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
20 Dec. Tea in the Trees will be hosting a Tunes at the Trees with a delicious food market and live music. This will be a ticket event. Contact Kate on 072 611 2367 for more details.
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Swans Sat, 20th December from 4pm Great stalls, Xmas Carols, jumping castles and lots more Come and enjoy a wonderful evening out with the family Enquiries: 083 659 8899 20 Dec. Christmas Market at 2 Swans from 4pm. Great stalls, carols, jumping castles and more. Contact Alison on 083 659 8899 for more details. 20 Dec. Chintsa East Christmas Market. Books, antiques, clothes, plants and so much more. 21 Dec. Avalon Market in Kidd’s Beach. Open from 10am until 2pm. Don’t miss out on the great food, art, books and clothing on sale.
Retail Park activities Activities for December: Photos with Santa will be 19-24 Dec from 10am - 1pm Trading hours will be 9-6 week days and 9-5 weekends