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REGULAR events: MAY PARK RUNS: Sunrise-On-Sea (Murambi Rose Café), Kidd’s Beach, 3 Silos, Stutterheim, King William’s Town, Hogsback from 8am. LET’S HIKE EAST LONDON: Every Saturday morning at 6.30am (weather permitting). LAVENDER BLUE PINEAPPLE WALK (± 10km). Meet Yvonne in the Lavender Blue parking lot every Saturday morning 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. Oxford Striders Running Club: Scheduled training sessions are held from the club premises in Beach Road, Nahoon each weekday evening at 5.30pm Tuesday: Time trial: 5km & 8km Thursday: Speed or hill sessions Friday: Gentle run down to Nahoon Beach and back to the club, from 5pm. Sunday: 20-35km long runs 5.30am. Vehicle assistance & refreshments every 3km. R15 Born2Run events: B2R runs are open to all – we welcome runners of all levels. Tuesday Treats – Speed, fitness and fun. Meet at Buco (hockey Astro) at 5.30pm. Thursday – Time Trial 5.30pm Kat Leisure Park – 5km (timed). Saturday – Various Park Runs. See top of this page. Sunday – long run – check FB 6
RUNNING: ELAC (East London Athletic Club) French Street, Cambridge has a 5km time-trial every Thursday. Start a little up Elizabeth Road and finish opposite the club house. Starting times: 5.15pm walkers and 5.30pm runners. Everyone is welcome, you need not be a member of our club. Contact: Graham 082 448 0727 | graham@isat.co.za EAST LONDON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY: Meet every 1st Monday of the month for workshop and every 3rd Monday of the month for competition at Kingsway Tennis Club from 7.30pm. Contact Wally 083 655 6461. Cake Decorators Guild (EL Branch): 2nd Saturday of every month at 2pm. Vincent Methodist Church Hall, Preston Avenue (off Devereaux Avenue). Irma Schoeman: 072 221 1809, whatsapp’s are preferable. Stroke Support Group Invitation to stroke survivors, loved ones and caregivers. to join a stroke support group. 1st Saturday of every month at 3pm. St Nicholas United Church 22 Pell Street Beacon Bay. Lin Middlecote 076 118 8089. All welcome. Diabetes South Africa: The Support Group of Diabetes SA - EL Branch meets on the first Saturday of every month at the Regent Hotel’s Terrace Room, Esplanade from 2:45 - 4:00pm. Contact: Vrooda Makhan 083 708 0489.
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Wednesday, 23 May 18h30
Elfas exhibition. Anything but Painting. Ann Bryant Coach House
Thursday, 24 May 18h30
De Beers Collection Exhibition opening at Ann Bryant Gallery
Friday, 25 May 18h00 19h00 19h30
Exhibition of Prominent EL Artists at the Museum (MCL Hall) Jazz at the Guild Theatre Main Stage Megan Francis: A Song for You. Arts Theatre Paterson Street
Saturday, 26 May 10h00 Gruffalo: Guild Theatre Main Stage 10H45 Stardust Magical Circus: Circus tent (Museum) 10h30 Nancy Tietz - World War 1 talk: Museum (Classroom) 11h00 Klara Maas Trilogie: Arts Theatre Paterson Street 11h45 The Sommelier: Mexican Tapas paired with 5 matching wines: Tent (Museum) 12h00 The Last Raiders: Guild Theatre Main Stage 12h30 Leeto. The journey Arts Theatre Paterson Street 12h45 Stardust Magical Circus: Circus tent (Museum) 14h00 Gruffalo: Guild Theatre Main Stage 14h00 Umtiza Arts Festival Fashion Show: Museum (Galleries) 14h30 John Castello - Sardine Run: Museum (Classroom) 14h45 Stardust Magical Circus: Circus tent (Museum) 15h15 The Sommelier: Chocolate with 5 matching wines: Tent 15h30 Opera: Guild Theatre Side Stage 16h30 Jakob: Arts Theatre Paterson Street 18h30 Cat Simoni - PERFECT GENTLEMAN: Guild Theatre Side Stage 19h30 Megan Francis: A Song for You. Arts Theatre Paterson Street 20h00 Marc Lottering: I’ve Never Met the Guptas: Guild Theatre Main Stage Sunday, 27 May 10h00 Gruffalo: Guild Theatre Main Stage 10h00 Malik: Arts Theatre Paterson Street 10h45 Stardust Magical Circus: Circus tent (Museum) 10h45 The Sommelier: Good cheeses with 5 matching wines: Tent 11h00 Caring Owls - Owl Rehabilitation: Museum (Classroom) 12h00 The Last Raiders: Guild Theatre Main Stage 12h00 Jakob: Arts Theatre Paterson Street 12h45 Stardust Magical Circus: Circus tent (Museum) 14h00 Klara Maas Trilogie: Arts Theatre Paterson Street 14h00 Opera: Guild Theatre (side stage) 10
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The Sommelier: Desserts with 4 matching sweet wines: Tent Kevin Cole: East Coast Shipwrecks: Museum (Classroom) Stardust Magical Circus: Circus tent (Museum) Cat Simoni: PERFECT GENTLEMAN: Guild Theatre Side Stage
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4 MAY. Buffalo City Metropolitan Orchestra IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ZAC presents HANDEL’S MESSIAH. Guest Choir, Hudson Park Primary School. 6pm. R100. 5 May. Mdantsane Gospel Choir. Live Gospel Show at the Guild Theatre from 2pm. R100 entry, R200 VIP. Book at Computicket. 9 May. Guitar Legends by Nathan Smith at the Guild Theatre. Nathan pays tribute to: Eric Clapton; Dire Straits, Gary Moore; Jimi Hendrix and John Mayer. Playing only the best of these amazing artists, you are sure to enjoy and evening of the world’s greatest singing guitarists. Tickets at R150, book at Computicket. Contact: 043 740 0704. 10-11 May. Nataniël in Concert. Nataniel in Concert at the Guild Theatre from 7pm. Nataniel returns to the Guild Theatre with a brand new version of Nataniel in Concert with highlights from his long and impressive stage career. His signature Afrikaans & English stories and some new music plus well-known jazz and pop covers will set the scene for an evening of laughter and good music. Nataniel shares the stage with pianist Charl du Plessis. Tickets from R150 to R220, book at Computicket. Contact: 043 743 0704. 12 May. Dance to the Beat at the Guild Theatre. 8am to 1pm: pre selection; R30. 6pm to 10pm: final; R50. Main judge will be Junior King Ferreira. Book at Computicket. To enter contact 074 825 4467 | 078 411 3650. 11
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MAY EVENTS 1 May. Workers’ Day 1 May. May Day at Chamberlain Centre from 10am. Potjiekos competition, DJ Ryan will keep the music pumping from 12pm, Tons of Birthday Specials on drinks from CATZ PUB, you might even want a quick haircut, CORRIES’s BARBER SHOP will be open and then there is RENE who will give you hints and tips on paint from AFRICOTE or a little Braai or Braai Goodies from DK QUALITY LIFESTYLE. Jason from LEA-ANNES florist will have a Photo Booth up so you can record your memories. 2 May. Rowan Stuart at The Captain’s Table, Abbotsford from 8pm. 043 721 0083. 3 May. Jonny Luck at Abbotsford Arms from 7pm. Entry free. 4 May. Buffalo City Metropolitan Orchestra in partnership with Zac presents Handel’s Messiah at the Guild Theatre at 6pm. Guest Choir, Hudson Park Primary School. Tickets R100, book at Computicket. 5 May. Lots-of-Fun day with games, food and a market at the Abbotsford Christian Centre from 10am to 3pm. Stands at R100. Free entry. All proceeds will go to Siyakholwa Reading and Writing Club. Contact: 072 652 2477 | 082 757 0136. 5 May. Salem Baby Care Centre High Tea at Nutting Hall, 10.30am to 1.30pm. Theme: Moulin Rouge or simply 14
Black & Red. R110 per ticket. Contact: Lereen 073 102 0399 | Tania 084 707 9958. 5 May. Belgravia Arts Fundraiser at Legends Showcase Venue from 7.30pm. Get in on the “feel good” action with this BIG East London fundraising event. Join local acts including Serotonin, Shirley & the Shot Guns and Can of Worms for an evening of live music, lucky draws and more. Funds raised will go to Belgravia Art School. Tickets: R80 - on sale soon. 6 May. WALK: Emerald Vale Day Walk from 8am. A lovely 15km trail through farmlands and riverbeds, with magnificent views over the ocean. Lunch/ refreshments at brewery afterwards or sample one of their finest ales. Please note that there is a R25 trail fee applicable – payable on the day at Emerald Vale. Meet at Outdoor Warehouse at The Crossing at 8am. Anyone wanting to do the hike, please confirm with Sally, an sms / whatsapp will be sufficient 082 782 3582. >> MARKET. 6 May. Avalon Craft & Country Market from 9am to 2pm. Pony rides, live music, delicious food, upmarket handcrafted products sold from our many unique stalls. Contact: 082 900 3141. 6 May. WALK: SPCA 5km Trail Walk at Table 58 from 9am. Bring your dog and whole family for a fun walk. Leads are compulsory, and bring your
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MAY EVENTS own poop scoop/packet. R40 pp, R20 u12. Free 200ml beer for over 18s, free juice for under 18s while stocks last. Contact: 043 745 1441. 11 May. Reach for a Dream Slipper Day. Buy a wristband for R10 from any Pick n Pay, Wimpy or Reach For A Dream branch. www.reachforadream.org.za 11 May. Stirling Jazz Band presents May Dance from 7pm at Stirling School Hall. R80, bring own snacks & drinks. Tickets from school office, booking essential. Contact: 043 735 1444. 11 May. Flipside Takeover Tour at Buccaneers from 8pm. DJ Lineup: Chunda Munki, Kyle Cassim, Lady Lea and more. Early bird tickets R60, door before 10pm R100, R120 after. 12 May. CYCLING: Stutterheim High School Enduro Mountain Cycle Race from 8am at the school. R120: 65km & 45km challenge; R100: 30km & 20km ride; R50: 10km ride | 15km run; R10: 5km fun run. Registration at Stutterheim High School, Cycle HQ, Sportsman’s Warehouse, EL Cycles. www.stutthigh.co.za | shsadmin@stutthigh.co.za >> MARKET. 12 May. Hudson Park Primary School Carnival from 9am to 3pm. Loads of games, face painting, pony rides, Dunk-a-Teacher, talent show, and so much more. Free entry. 12 May. Peggy Nesta Foundation Dinner Dance Fundraiser at Nutting Hall from 6pm. Join us for a Dinner, Dance, and Music spectacular with the locally renowned author of 18
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MAY EVENTS will not be charged entrance. Tickets information: Double ticket - R250 (Entry for two adults including a basket for two). Single ticket - R125 (Entry for one adult including a basket for one). To purchase your ticket, contact Maureen Dalbock: 082 577 2854. 14 May. Gerrie Nel will be at the Guild Theatre to give a talk on The Fight Against Corruption. Event starts 6.30pm for 7pm. Tickets at R100pp from Nicky Pringle during office hours on 083 226 0636. Organised by Rotary Club of Arcadia. 16-18 May. The Wonder of You: The Story of Elvis Fundraising Concert. Fundraiser evenings: 16 May: Stirling Chamber Choir (help them get to World Choir Games 2018); 17 May: McClelland Adult Centre; 18 May: Arts Theatre. Show starts 7pm. Tickets are available at R100pp from all Computicket outlets. 17 May. African Frost Tour at Legends Showcase Venue from 7pm. Enjoy an evening with blues guitarist Albert Frost. To book contact 043 721 2794. 17-20 May. Hold for Release at the Arts Theatre from 6.30pm. This a social justice play about fashion, fake news and real crimes. It follows the lives of Zeah, Lerato and Abi, three #Young&Ambitious women poised to set the world alight in their respective fields – fashion, media and humanitarianism. Despite the best of intentions, wise mentors and the shiniest of morals, their stories become intermingled with the story 20
of our time – contemporary human trafficking. Sexy, fun and frivolous at first – the story takes its characters into the dark underbelly of success and asks – Is the price really worth it? Is ignorance an excuse – or a crime? This production will take the form of dinner theatre, so please provide your own snacks and drinks. Not suitable for persons under the age of sixteen years. All proceeds to go to Cornerstone NPC in their fight against human trafficking and raising awareness. Contact Cornerstone on 083 422 7744 | 084 830 4039 with any queries. 18 May. Mdumbi Green Fair Music Festival 2018 held at the majestic Mdumbi Point in rural Transkei. Mix of music genres, DJs spinning the decks and lighting up the dance floor. Connect with nature and plant an indigenous tree. Delicious food on offer. Tickets available from mdumbi. nutickets.co.za 20 May. RUN/RIDE: Run Ride with Kempston at 3Silos. MTB start at 8am; run starts at 8.30am. Enter at CycleHQ. Run 5km: R60; 8km R70. MTB 5km: R60; 12km: R80; 18km: R90. 22 May. BKCOB Business Hub at 7.30am. Border-Kei Chamber of Business monthly themed, informative coffee & muffin sessions, with various Guest Speakers: Business Hub @ the Hub, cost to members R200 | Non-Member R350 per session. 24-27 May. Umtiza Arts Fest at Guild Theatre, EL Museum and Ann Bryant Art Gallery. For
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MAY EVENTS the full programme and more info, please see pages 10-11. 25 May. GOLF: Annual Border Cricket Golf Day at EL Golf Club. Four ball alliance format, shotgun starts 11am. bevw@ cricket.co.za | 043 743 7757. >> MARKET. 25 May. NG Kerk Nahoon (Bonzabaaiweg) basaar van 4nm tot 8nm. Teetuin, koek tafel, braaivleis, hamburgers, vetkoek, pannekoek, wit olifant tafel. Good old fashioned basaar!
25 May. BKCOB Annual Member Dinner at the Chamber from 7pm. Contact Jacqui: members@bkcob.co.za | Candi: communications@bkcob. co.za 25-26 May. All Lilyfontein School Past Pupils and staff are invited to join us for the Founders’ Day Celebrations and Past Pupils’ Reunion. Friday 25 May: 12pm to 2pm Founders’ Day assembly and Past Pupils Finger lunch. Saturday 26 May: 8.30am: Derby Day vs Stutterheim and Country Fair Games; 1.30pm: 1st team Rugby vs Stutterheim; 2.45pm: 22
Past Pupil’s Reunion. To RSVP or to find out more, join the Lilyfontein Past Pupils Facebook group, call 043 737 4258 or email marketing@lilyfontein.co.za 25-27 May. Bulldog Rally at Kei Mouth Caravan Park. R220 entry, contact 083 700 4047 | 083 962 0001 | jwrich@mweb.co.za 26 May. ENDURO: Trennerys Wild Coast Funduro starting from Trennerys Hotel. Kiddies, intermediate and advanced, R350 entry. 076 135 9443.
>> MARKET. 26 May. Little Beacons Preschool Market Day (45 Avalon Rd, Beacon Bay) from 9.30am to 12.30pm. R10 entry. Kids games, fun stalls, pony rides and more. Open to the public. 26 May. Catz Pub will be hosting The Amazing Race event from 12noon to 5pm. Limited space. R250 per car, 1 driver & 3 co-drivers. Boerewors rolls & cider/beer per person. Contact: 084 959 9262. 26 May. GOLF: EL & KWT SPCA Annual Golf Day from 9am at West Bank Golf Course. Please
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1 June. Steak evening in support of Down Syndrome Assoc at Hams Club. Join us 6.30pm for an evening of good music and fun. R100pp, includes steak, potato bake, salad and roll. Contact: Denise 083 417 3949, Sonia: 072 784 0398, Linda: 072 276 1443, Mimette: 082 354 4628 1 June. Danie Botha at Grens High School from 7pm. R60pp, contact: 082 966 2637.
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Regular Markets
(For more markets, please see events diary) Beacon Bay Market. Every Sat & Sun @ Spargs, 8.30am - 12.00 pm
Kings Mall monthly market. Last Saturday of the month. Jeanette 082 924 6217 Gonubie Craft Market. Gonubie Main, 1st, 2nd & last Saturday, 8.30am - 1pm. Market @ Lavender Blue from 7.30am. 043 732 1172. Yellowwood Forest Fare in Morgan Bay from 9am to 12noon. Contact 043 841 1598. SUNDAYS: Beachfront Flea Market on beachfront in front of the Osner Hotel. 7.30am - 1pm. FIRST AND LAST SUNDAY OF MONTH: Market at Tea in the Trees from 9am. Contact: Kate 072 611 2367. (All welcome including car booters. R50 to have a stall) 30
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HOTEL: R850 pppd Dinner/Bed/Breakfast (includes Seafood dinner on a Sat night). SELF CATERING: R1350 for 4 people Daily pub meals sharing per day. overlooking the ocean! Valid: 1 May - 30 September 2018* Tel: 043 841 1670 • haga@intekom.co.za • www.hagahagahotel.co.za MAY 2018 | To Advertise: Contact Rentia: 079 594 2267
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What’s On @
the Galleries ANN BRYANT GALLERY: 043 722 4044 9 St Marks Road Southernwood. Monday - Friday 09:00 am - 05:00 pm. Saturday 09:00 am - 12:00 pm. Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
1 - 18 May. Jack Lugg Retrospective Exhibition. Jack Lugg (1924-2013) was head of the East London Technical College School of Art for 35 years, from 1953. He was also a prolific painter, sculptor and graphic artist who exhibited widely. He left an indelible mark on the art world in South Africa. Many students who went on to have stellar careers passed through his hands, Norman Catherine and cartoonists Tony Grogan. 23 May. 18h30. Elfas exhibition. Anything but Painting. Ann Bryant Coach House. 24 May. 18h30. De Beers Collection Exhibition opening at Ann Bryant Gallery. 25 May. 18h00. Exhibition of Prominent EL Artists at the Museum (MCL Hall). FLORADALE FINE ART GALLERY: 043 740 2031 At Floradale Garden Centre. Mon to Sat: 10am – 3pm. New exhibit Our Space is currently on show. (running for next 3 months). Exciting new artists are taking part in this exhibition. Contact: 043 740 2031. CVD FRAMERS & GALLERY: 043 726 1449 12 Jarvis Rd Berea. www.cvdframers.co.za Mon to Fri. 8.30am to 5pm. Sat. 9.30am to 1pm. Currently exhibiting new art work from local artists. Phone: 043 726 1449 for any inquiries. Entrance in Barkly Street, Berea.
043 726 1449 12 Jarvis Rd., Berea (Entrance in Barkly Street)
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Noah’s Grooming Parlour Tel: 081 751 5136 Berea
Dog Grooming Mon - Sat Montego dogfood available
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Mother’s Day Picnic SunDay 13 May 2018 From 10h00 to 17h00 Treat your mom or wife to a Mediterranean feast at the The Vineyard this Mother’s Day.
1 Picnic oPtions: Order a Mediteranian feast in the form of a picnic, you bring a picnic blanket. Cost: R250.00 per person (1 - 3) Family of 4 and more: R200.00 per person or 2 Just come and relax at our pop up coffee shop that will serve delicious sweet and savory dishes while you admire our stunning views.
Please contact Ester Botha on 083 395 5575 for bookings. Adelsicht Farm 1337, Schafli Road, Chintsa
SHOPPING & SERVICES
Travel Gear
Vincent Park Centre Telephone: 043 726 1256 See our Facebook for specials
Brand new Breeze stock available now
Footwear Specialists Tel: 043 743 3375 Vincent Park Centre
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Frank Brodie (MG) Windsor Bend 1952. E L Beach Front Races Photo by Ken Gierke; supplied by John Pringle
The Winter Handicap Races East London’s answer to Monaco By Glenn Hollands
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fter World War II motor racing in East London was slow to re-emerge. Everyone recalled the glory days of the pre-war Grand Prix races from 1934 – 1939 where legends like Richard Seaman, Whitney Straight and the Auto Union drivers had drawn crowds of 70 000 to the Prince George circuit on the West Bank. But there was a problem. The industrial growth on the West Bank of East London and the newly constructed airport, which had relocated from Woodbrook, had swallowed up most of the acclaimed Prince George racing circuit. In 1950 the race organisers were determined to resurrect the city’s proud motor sport tradition but were forced to look
around for existing road infrastructure that could be transformed into a circuit. True to the East London spirit, they soon made a plan. An alternative race circuit presented itself in the form of the 1.75 mile stretch of road along East London’s beachfront that took in the well-known ‘Esplanade’ and the camping/ picnic area known as Marina Glen. The advantage to this track was that it was innercity and very accessible. It also combined the most scenic aspects of the beach front. The disadvantage was that it was lethal because of the fully developed pavements, storm water drains and other urban infrastructure like light masts. The Winter Handicap began on the circuit in 1951.
On racing day, the roads had to be (illegally) closed and it was impossible to fully control access to charge spectators - appeals to “put a few shillings in the collection box” generally fell on deaf ears. The local dogs simply wandered onto the track and the human spectators were often even less disciplined. Despite these minor glitches, the Winter Handicap soon grew in local popularity and then began to attract hordes of winter tourists. Most of South Africa’s big-name racers turned up even though it was a nonGrand Prix event. By the midfifties, racers and journalists alike were beginning to compare the slightly re-designed circuit to famous tracks in Europe including Monaco. J.B. Holmes editor of SA Motorist wrote, It is now a race in the Grand Epreuve manner and has that undefinable touch of glamour that attaches to circuits like the Monte Carlo. From
the spectator’s point of view the surrounding area is one vast grandstand providing an unrivalled view of the racing. The first 1951 Winter Handicap included categories for both cars and motorcycles and saw 33 entries ranging from a 500 cc BSA motorcycle to a 4.2 litre Hudson. The handicap system was in place and entailed a gaggle of four small 747 cc Austins starting more than 16 minutes ahead of the scratch car – a 3.7 litre Maserati driven by G. Cannell, lapping at an average speed of 65.6 mph. The racing day would start with a van circulating to make sure that the roads had in fact been closed and end with the Race Ball at the Kings Hotel. However, by 1957 three drivers, Doug Duff, Tex Kingon and Allan Shiers and one biker, Anthony Burton, had died on the exciting but deadly circuit and after one more race it was time for the race organisers to start looking for a new track.
The above is the 3rd extract from the book on East London Grand Prix history provisionally titled Off the Circuit: A South African Town Makes Grand Prix History currently being written by Glenn Hollands and scheduled to be released in time for the historic GP Festival in November
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS
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TRAINING PILOTS SINCE 1940’s
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Stockists of the following: (New & Second hand)
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The Place of African Legend Visit our facebook page for regular updates on things to do this April.
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Fresh juice and smoothies
Bottom of Beach Road at the entrance to Nahoon Beach
Tel: 083 438 7784
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LAST KITCHEN ORDER: 16h00
The Jade Garden Delicious Chinese Take-aways 17 Pearce Street, Berea, East London Hours: Tues - Fri: 11am - 8.15pm Sat: 11am - 2pm & 4.30pm - 8.15pm Sun: 11am - 1.30pm. CLOSED ON MONDAYS
Stockist of Chinese ingredients Tel: 043 721 0423 • Fax: 043 720 1314 • Cell: 083 282 8585
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EAT & DRINK
Speciality Coffee, Sit-down / Take away Menu, Platters/Catering.
043 721 2823, www.cafebasilsa.com, 3 Tecoma St, Berea
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EAT & DRINK
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
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 feeding daily at 11.30 am & 3.30 pm. Tel 043 705 2637. Adults R39, Children (3-18) R24, Pensioners R24, Schools/groups R15 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. GERMAN SETTLERS MEMORIAL: Esplanade. Commemorates the 1858/9 arrival of more than 2000 German men, women and children, who helped expand the settlement. 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. Sat: 9am - 1pm. NOTE: The Museum is closed on public holidays. Tel 043 743 0686. Adults R20; Children R10; School groups R10pp. Pensioners R15. MINIATURE TRAINS: Gonubie Farmers Hall. Contact Clive Kirkland on 082 715 4422. 1st Sunday of every month weather perm. 10.30am - 1pm. 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 R39; Children (3-18) R24; Special rates for Schools/groups R15; Pensioners R24; Organised 1½ hour night walks (max 40 people) Book on 043 722 1171. Cove Rock, +- 17km from East London on the R72. Groups are advised to park their cars at Nature’s Rest Resort and walk to Cove Rock. Dassie Trail, Beacon Bay, Off Beaconhurst Drive into Bluewaters Drive. 043 748 1722. Surfing Museum at Nahoon Point Nature Reserve. Open daily. Amathole Museum in King William’s Town. Open 8am to 4pm week days. 043 642 4506.
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Lavender Blue
Pineapple Walk Join us every Saturday morning at 6.30am (weather permitting), for an energising walk in the countryside. The hike is approximately 10km long and takes around two hours to complete. We start at the Lavender Blue parking lot. Experience a lovely morning in the countryside making new friends and enjoying nature, finishing off with a delicious breakfast at Lavender Blue! As it is a relative strenuous walk at a fast pace, appropriate shoes and water is a must. Due to a good many hills, the walk is good for long-hike training. All welcome. Let’s Hike
JOIN A CLUB LIONS CLUBS: Beacon Bay: 2nd Thursday of the month. 6pm. Bonza Bay Bowling Club. Cambridge: 3rd Wednesday 7pm. Highgate Hotel. Tel. 043 748 2790 Gonubie: 3rd Thursday 7.30pm. Gonubie Golf Club. Lyn England. Tel. 083 321 3445 Port Rex: 1st Monday of the month 7pm. Muir St, Southernwood. Tel. 043 722 4541. Visitors welcome. East London West: 072 639 2484 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Arcadia: Mondays 12h45. Comrades Bowling Club, St David’s Rd, Selborne. Beacon Bay: St Andrews Club. Glen Eagles Drive, Bunkers Hill. 6.30 pm Thursdays. Bonza Bay: Old Boys Club. 6.30pm. Mondays. East London: Thursdays 12h30. The Dragon Room, Buffs Club. Pixie Martin. 082 600 8437 Gately: Premier Hotel Regent. 12h45 Tuesday. Gonubie: Tuesday 18h30, Gonubie Hotel. ROTORACT CLUB OF GATELY. Email: gately.rotaract@gmail.com Contact: 082 350 2346 / 082 928 1859. facebook.com/rotaractgately 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 Jeni Campbell 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. ALANON: Support group for friends and families of alcoholics and addicts. (Tuesday evenings) Elsie: 078 628 6311 Arthritis Foundation Support Group. Meetings every 2nd Thursday of each month @ Cambridge Methodist Church Hall. Neela: 083 505 6153 or neeladhaya@iafrica.com Masithethe Counselling Services. 3 St James Rd, Southernwood, EL. Tel 043 722 2000. Free and confidential telephone and person- toperson counselling. Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm Down Syndrome Association Amathole (DSAA)2 Dunn Street, Arcadia. 043 722 4918 SANCA Alcohol & Drug Centre has a group to suite your needs! Your recovery is confidential. SANCA Support Groups. Mon & Thurs from 6pm to 7pm. 22 St Marks Rd, SANCA Support Lunchtime Groups. Contact BRONWYN 043 743 4350 Alliance Française d’East London French classes - Monthly social events - French movie club. www.frenchconnectionborderkei.co.za - Tel Aline Driessel 072 196 4445 Diabetes South Africa EL Branch Please see page 10 of this publication.
JOIN A CLUB Beacon Bay Markets, every Sat & Sun @ Spargs, 8.30am - 12.00 pm Kings Mall monthly market. Last Saturday of the month. Jeanette 082 924 6217 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.
SPORT & RECREATION ABC SCUBA DIVING CLUB. David 083 280 6113 AFRICAN SCUBA SAFARIS: Tel Glen 084 225 5669 AMATOLA OFF RD CLUB: Tel Caren 043 748 2422 ARCHERY CLUB: Tel 043 706 2286/ 082 725 4031 BOWLS: UNDER 25 BOWLS: Free coaching – contact Les: 043 735 4294 Neville: 043 781 1970 Road Running Commission: Chairperson: Richard Patten 082 924 8320 Track & Field Commission: Chairperson: Chris Stanford 072 594 1958 Cross Country Commission: Chairperson: Isobel Louw 082 575 3394 BADMINTON: Tel Jenny 083 275 6663 Nutting Hall, Stirling BORDER AVIATION CLUB & FLIGHT SCHOOL: Tel Liz 043 736 6181 BORDER BIATHLON ASSOCIATION: Michael Forbes 083 739 6123 BORDER COMBAT CLUB: (Practical Pistol shooting): Bill Coetzer Cell :083 99 62462 Border Equestrian Club: Gonubie Recreation Centre, Kwelera (Farmer’s Hall) Disciplines offered: Dressage, Equitation, Stadium Eventing, Showing, Show jumping. Barbara Venables 072 532 1574 or border.equestrian.club@gmail.com BORDER HOCKEY: Tel Nikki 043 743 0819 BORDER HUNTING CLUB: Tel Tony 082 874 5610 / Trevor 073 154 6214 BORDER MOTOR SPORT CLUB: Tel: 043 7361907 (office hrs) BORDER OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ASSN: (Hiking) Tel Dave 082 391 0647 BORDER PISTOL ASSN: Ray Thomas Tel 043 743 5077 (w) 043 722 5441 (h) BORDER STREET ROD & V8 CLUB: Tel Johan on 082 412 3365 BORDER UNDERSEA CLUB: Scuba: Tel Alan 083 282 9138 Spearfishing: Tel Darren 083 265 2973 Underwater Hockey: Tel Herman 082 492 7677 Chairman: Tel Dave 082 494 5575 BORDER VINTAGE CAR CLUB: Tel Norman 072 5141477
BOWLS: Tel Pieter van Tonder 043 721 0452 BOWLS: Nahoon Mouth Bowling Club. Beginner and visiting bowlers welcomed. Contact Arthur 043 735 2015. CRICKET: Themba Lupuwana 043 743 7757 CROQUET: Sally Fletcher 043 726 4430 CYCLING: Border Cycling Association: Tel Bridget 043 726 9127 / 083 653 1112 Buffalo Cycling Club: Tel Braam 043 726 5897 Amatola Mountain Bike Club: Marlene Stals 043 735 2027, 071 1405 549 DANCING: SENSUCISE DANCE/SOCIAL DANCING Michelle 083 347 2777 sensucise@yahoo.com DOG DEEP SEA & RIVER FISHING: Mark 073 137 5238 DIVE AND SNORKEL: Tel David 083 280 6113 DIVING: Tel Allan Grimmer: 083 282 9138 MIKE’S DIVE CHARTERS & TRAINING. 072 204 9738 DOG TRAINING: Border Dog Club: 082 342 8939 (Shirley)/082 468 2186 (Jenny) E.L. DOG TRAINING SCHOOL: Tel Bessie King 043 726 9043 FOUR PAWS DOG TRAINING CLUB: Lynda 082 601 9196 FOUR PAWS BOARDING KENNELS: Lisa 071 353 7521 ELAC: For walking, running, cycling Tel Jannie 043 741 2288 E.L. JETSKI ASSOC: Tel Brett 083 267 5830 E.L. SKI BOAT CLUB: Contact: Vanessa Sparg. Tel: 073 155 7999 E.L. SLOT CAR CLUB: Tel Hennie 043 726 9277 E.L. SURF LIFESAVING ASSOC: Tel Secretary 083 459 3568 FISHING: Bassmasters E.L. Tel Basil 043 743 1602 FLY FISHING & CASTING: 073 260 1221 HARBOUR VICINITY: Tel. 043 722 4921 (b) GOLF: Alexander Golf Club: Tel 043 736 3646 E.L. Golf Club: Tel 043 735 1356 (b) West Bank Golf Club: Tel 043 731 1523 Gonubie Golf Club: Tel 043 740 2068 HORSE RIDING: EL Endurance: Tel Lorraine Goosen 084 6906 585 HORSE RIDING: Eastern Cape-Gonubie Pony Club. Angeline 084 460 7570 WESTERN TRAIL RIDING: Tel Errol Oberem 083 345 8615 KARATE: Oyama Atado Karate: Stephen Martin Tel: 083 282 8566 Goju Kai: Glenn Cunningham. Tel 043 748 3381 (h) Shinobi Society (Ninjitsu) Tel Allen 083 756 4290
JOIN A CLUB JUKSKEI: Tel Johan 083 361 8295 MODEL AEROPLANE CLUB: Cliff Roberts Tel 043 741 1269. POLOCROSSE: Anton Lotter 043 748 2046 (h) MOTOR RACING: Tel Allan 083 282 6629 MOUNTAIN CLUB: Garvin 083 961 0044 NETBALL: HAMS CLUB: 043 722 2120 NORDIC WALKING: Candice 071 428 6297 ODYSSEY MOTORCYCLE CLUB SA: Enthusiasts 40+, Peet on 083 285 3047 PIPE BAND (E.L. Caledonian Society): Tel Robert 082 897 8571 or Ryan 079 871 9111 PIRATES EXTREME 4x4 CLUB. Contact: Clive Bester 082 557 8053 ROWING: Leander Rowing Club: Tel Gareth 072 679 5881 RUGBY: Tel 043 742 0195 SA WATER FITNESS ASSOCIATION. SAWFA-Eastern Cape. Aquasize, Water Aerobics. Val 082 654 8403 SCUBA DIVING SCHOOL: Innerspace Diving. David 083 280 6113 SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Rose 043 726 3114 a/h SOCCER: Tel 083 665 4500 SWIMMING: Tel 043 726 7066 SURFING: Tel 073 260 1221 SQUASH: Tel Carol 043 726 2155 TABLE TENNIS: Tel 043 733 4101 TENNIS: Tel 043 722 2120 Kingsway Tennis Club: Gary Osner Tel 043 743 2225 WATER POLO: Border Mens: Tel Pete 043 726 6698 Border Schools: Tel 043 722 4253 WRESTLING: Tel 043 706 2722 YACHTING: Buffalo Cruising Club: (Deep Keel) Tel Ben 043 736 2777 E.L. Yacht Club: Keelboat and Dinghy Sailing. Tel Alan Lister 043 722 7777
JOIN THE CLUB/ SERVICE CLUBS ADD/ADHD Support Group: Tel Lynn 043 726 8394. AALWYN VOLKSPELELAER: Lena Lombaard 043 721 0668 ALLIANCE FRANCAISE D’EAST LONDON: French classes - Monthly social events - French movie club. www.frenchconnectionborderkei. co.za - Tel Aline Driessel 072 196 4445 ARTS & CRAFTS SOCIETY: Tel Joyce 043 731 1191 (H) ARTS THEATRE CLUB: Tel Henry: 082 968 7081 AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP: Antoinette 072 678 2452/Esmeralda 083 693 0777. This is a support group for parents of Autistic children. BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP: Riccy 072 635 1115. BirdLife BORDER: Ken Griffith 043 735 2195. BOEREMUSIEK GILDE: Hilda on 083 681 4655 BORDER BONSAI SOCIETY: 2nd & 4th Saturday. John 083 448 3417
BORDER Clivia SOCIETY: Glenn 071 421 7812 Border Dog Club: 082 342 8939 (Shirley) 082 468 2186 (Jenny) BORDER 4x4 CLUB: Tel Shaun 043 736 2033 BORDER LAND ROVER CLUB: Tel Colin 083 635 3094 BORDER HISTORICAL SOCIETY: William Martinson 083 325 9600. BORDER NUMISMATIC SOCIETY: Tel Paul 043 740 3927 BORDER ORCHID SOCIETY: Tel Wyndham Whitfield 043 726 7260 BORDER STEAM PRESERVATION: Tel Des 043 741 1986 BORDER WILD FLOWER SOCIETY: Tel Mary Cole 043 743 0686 BORDER CLIVIA INTEREST GROUP: Tel John 082 567 7069 BORDER KEI COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH FORUM: For all interested in health, healing and wellbeing. Tel Wendy 043 735 3049 BREAST CANCER SUPPORT: REACH FOR RECOVERY. Open meetings 2nd Tuesday, bimonthly. Leonie 082 429 4971, or Anne 043 7211220 CAKE DECORATORS GUILD (EL Branch). 1st Sat of month @ Vincent Methodist Church. 2pm. Irma Schoeman. 072 221 1809, 043 726 7971 CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: Andrew MacDonell 082 701 8868 CANCER ASS OF SOUTH AFRICA: 11 Tyrell Rd, Berea. Office hours: 8am - 4.30pm. Tel 043 727 0120 CARAVAN CLUB OF S.A.: Tel Vanessa 084 500 9336 CAT CARE: Tel Lynda 043 721 0429 or 082 677 4596 CHRISTIAN DANCE FELLOWSHIP: Tel Di 043 732 1169 COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (for bereaved parents): Myrtle 043 721 0406 COMPUTOR SOCIETY OF S.A. (Border Chapter): Bill. e-mail cssa@eln.co.za COMPUTOR USER’S - GROUP (ELIAC): Tel Shane 043 726 0762, website: www.wakeup. to/eliac DIABETIC ASS: Every 1st Saturday of the month February to November. 2.45pm to 4pm Regent Hotel. Vrooda Makhan 083 708 0489 DIANETICS SELF-IMPROVEMENTGROUP: Tel 043 748 2005 DRAG RACING (BMSC) Paul Tel: 0832828546 EAST LONDON Animal Welfare, Volunteers phone Gail 0847017044 or John 0722828214. EAST COAST QUILTERS’ GUILD: 3rd Saturday of month. Jenny 084 425 4255 EAST LONDON SKI BOAT CLUB: Contact: Vanessa Sparg. Tel:073 155 7999 EAST LONDON STRATEGY GAMING CLUB. Catering for tabletop wargamers (Warhammer and 40k) and card gamers (magic and gathering) Website: www.elstrategygaming.co.za
JOIN A CLUB EL BROMELIAD SOCIETY: Lyn 043 736 1737 or 082 970 2293 E.L. BUDGERIGAR SOCIETY (Show Budgies): Tel Andre 083 956 4614 EL CLASSICAL PLAYERS: Chris 043 721 0450 E.L. FINE ARTS SOCIETY: Ann Bryant. Tel 043 722 4044 E.L. GUILD OF NEEDLE WORKERS: Tel Elizabeth 043 721 1533 E.L. MODEL ENGINEERING SOCIETY: Tel Clive 082 715 4422 E.L. MUSIC SOCIETY: 043 721 0397 (H) E.L. ORCHESTRA: Tel Rose 073 235 7206 E.L. PHILATELIC SOCIETY: Dave 082 898 7082. E.L. SOCIETY OF RAILWAY ENTHUSIASTS: Tel Dave 043 721 0431 E.L. WRITERS CIRCLE: Tel Graham Claydon 082 608 9762 E.L. SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND: Tel Beth 043 743 5270 FRIENDS OF E.L. AQUARIUM (FELA): Tel Tarryn Hobson 072 147 4849 FRIENDS OF THE E.L. ZOO (FELZOO): Tel Angeline 043 742 5386 FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM: 043 743 0686 FOUR PAWS DOG TRAINING CLUB: Lynda 082 601 9196 GERMAN SHEPHERD FEDERATION OF SA BORDER TRAINING GROUP: Iain 0827858740 GARDEN CLUB (EARTHWORM): Tel Maggie Connor 043 735 2205 GONUBIE GARDEN CLUB Tel Shirley Baker 043 740 13820 GONUBIE ORCHID SOCIETY Tel Tracy Moss 043 732 1394 GREEN LIVING EAST LONDON: greenlivingel@gmail.com. HARLEY DAVIDSON CLUB. www.hdelco.za HISTORIC CAR CIRCUIT RACE: Brendon Tel: 082 907 0684 JAZZ SOCIETY: Tel Albert 043 743 2950 LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING Call Rensche (0782777385) or Michelle (0713868502), or email breastfeedingel@gmail.com. LINE DANCING: All ages. Lyne 043 722 0055 LET’S HIKE HIkING CLUB: Brechta 072 225 5486 or 043 748 6156. letshikesa@gmail.com MAZDA Mx5 OWNERS CLUB: Eastern Cape Willie Du Plessis 083 231 5734 MERCEDES BENZ CLUB OF S.A. (E.C.): Tel Pieter Moolman 083 780 4727 MG CAR CLUB BORDER CENTRE: Tel Don Henderson 043 735 3327
MONTESSORI SOCIETY (EC): Tel Sharon 043 735 2221 MOTOR BIKE CIRCUIT: Rodney: 082 453 7186 MOTOR CAR CIRCUIT RACING: Terry Tel: 082 652 3824 MOTHS/MOTHWAS EL: 043 722 5050 MULTIPLE SCHLEROSIS SUPPORT: Tel Judy 043 726 9900 NATIONAL SEA RESCUE INSTITUTE: Tel 043 722 3972 PIPE BAND (E.L. Caledonian Society): Tel Robert 082 897 8571 or Ryan 079 871 9111 Puppy Socialisation and Play School : 2 – 4 months. 082 342 8939 (Shirley) 082 468 2186 (Jenny) QUADRIPLEGIC ASSN OF E.C.: Tel Tony 082 290 3764 QUAD & BIKE CLUB - TEAM BUSHPIG: Gerry 083 659 8675 or visit www.teambushpig.co.za BUFFALO RADIO-CONTROLLED MODEL CAR CLUB: Russell - 083 265 0384. www.brccc.co.za Buffs Club, Dyer Street, East London. REHAB: - For the Blind and Disabled, and PHOENIX: Support group for Disabled: Tel 043 722 1811 RAPE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP: Tel 083 727 8153 ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION: Open to former members of the RAF and Commonwealth Air Forces. Meet Highgate Hotel 12h30 every 4th Tuesday. Tel 043 748 1566 SOUTH AFRICAN LEGION: Serving all Military Veterans: Local Branch 18 Muir Street Southernwood: Tel 043 7222314. Mondays-WednesdayFridays 8:30-12:30 SKIPPER LICENCES & PROV SAFETY Vernon 043 736 2223 SOCIETA’ DANTE ALIGHIERI EAST LONDON Cultural Center & Italian School of Language Attilio 082 293 1423 eldantealighieri@hotmail. com or Vic 084 811 8909 SPCA WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: Tel 043 745 1441 STEP BY STEP GARDEN CLUB: 2nd Tuesday of month. Sheila 043 748 1099 TAPE AIDS FOR THE BLIND: 043 722 7615 (am) TOASTMASTERS-PROTEA CLUB: Tel Derek 082 453 8782. YOGA: Tel Julie 043 748 6782 (H) a/h UNIV. OF THE THIRD AGE: Second Thursday of each month, 10h00, St Andrews Bowling Club. Tel Sally 043 726 4430 WOODTURNERS GUILD E.L.: Tel Jack 043 736 1470
If you are involved with any of the mentioned clubs, kindly check that all info still correct. If not, please notify us on 043 735 2059 or email: info@thewhatson.co.za
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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 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