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REGULAR events: NOVEMBER 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. 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 PARK RUN: 3Silos, Sunrise-OnSea, Stutterheim, King William’s Town, Hogsback and Kidd’s Beach from 8am. 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 – Parkruns at 3Silos, Sunrise on Sea, Kidds Beach and King William’s Town.
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NOVEMBER events 2 Nov. Night at the Museum 2017 at EL Museum. Two shows: 5.30pm (recommended for children/families) and 7pm (recommended for adults). R70, children under 4 free. Book at Computicket. Contact: 043 743 0686. 2-4 Nov. Nicole Windell’s Steps of Style presents Dancing through the pages with Roald Dahl at the Guild Theatre. The stage is set for an explosion of energy and fun as 250 dancers that vary from 4-60 years of age, take the floor to sweep you away on a toetapping adventure through Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda and The BFG. With dance styles including African, Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Modern, Spanish and more, this is family entertainment guaranteed to delight all! Thursday and Friday at 6.30pm; Saturday at 2pm and 6.30pm. Tickets at R90 adults, R70 kids u12, book at Computicket. Contact: 043 743 0704. 3 Nov. GOLF: BKCKB Corporate Golf Challenge at EL Golf Course from 7am. 3 Nov. Fortnightly Friday Films – Stalker at The Hearth of Chintsa Studio Gallery & Project Space from 6.30pm. Entrance: R25, R50 with wine. Contact: 072 111 1804. 3 Nov. Can of Worms: Unearthed debut album launch at Legends Showcase Venue from 7pm. Tickets at Lee Gold Music R80 pre-sold, R100 at the door. Contact: 043 721 2794. 4 Nov. BORDER BIRDING: Doug Kunhardt’s farm, Viskop at Cefani. Meet at 6am at Beacon Bay Library. Rating: 3. Contact: Ken 043 735 2195. 4 Nov. The Better Beer Festival at Bonza Bay Bowling Club from 4.30pm. R80pp, includes supper, music and fun. 4 Nov. Big Bonfire at Tea in the Trees from 5pm. R100 adults, R50 kids - huge bonfire, sparklers, and hot cocoa and live music. Delicious food stalls and bar available! Live music from Can of Worms, Ettiene Smook and Kathy Raven. Contact: 072 611 2367. 4 Nov. Bierfest at Old Selbornians Club from 6pm. R120 entry. Complimentary Beerfest hats will be given to the first 12
1000 entrants. Come and enjoy the festivities, proceeds to EL SPCA. Lots of good beer, German food, and great music - as provided by the imported Oompah band Atterseer Musikanten all the way from Munich. Contact: 043 721 0388. 4 Nov. Thandi: Live at last at Legends School of Contemporary Music from 6pm. Tickets: R120. Contact: 081 765 5614. 4-5 Nov. SURFSKI: Pete Marlin Surfski Race from Nahoon Beach. Entry fee per paddler: R300 (1 race) or R400 (both races). Meals: R50 per meal per day. Starting time 10am daily, subject to change. 18km & 23km: East Wind. Start: Glen Eden Beach/Yellow Sands, finish: Nahoon Beach/Orient Beach. 25km: East Wind. Start: Cintsa West, finish: Nahoon Beach. 18km & 23km: West Wind. Start: Nahoon Beach/Orient Beach, finish: Yellow Sands. 22km: No wind. Start: Nahoon Beach (via Gonubie Bay), finish: Nahoon Beach. 20km: Unsafe sea: start: Orient Beach (harbour/sea circuit), finish: Harbour. Enter at: http://www. bordercanoeclub.co.za/pete-marlin/ Contact: 083 447 1500. 4-11 Nov. Surf & Turf Horse Safari with Wild Coast Horse Riding Adventures. 4 night 5 day beach trail followed by 3 night 3 days game viewing on horseback. Contact: 082 567 0972. 6 Nov. Buffalo City Triathlon Athlete Awards at Nahoon Beach Lifesavers Shack from 6pm. Contact: 083 281 3971. 7 Nov. BORDER BIRDING: MONTHLY MEETINGS: at Nahoon Estuary Enviro Centre from 7.30pm. Theme: Mary Cole on “Birding in Malaysia”. Contact: Mike 043 732 1777. 10 Nov. GOLF: Totally Solar Gonubie Golf Day at Gonubie Golf Club from 9am. 4- Ball – American scramble. Tees & Greens AVAILABLE for Sponsor! Contact: Nicole Moore 074 713 6830 | sales@ totallysolar.biz 10 Nov. Ray Dylan at the Guild Theatre from 8pm. Dylan will spoil his fans with all his greatest hits: Hokaai Stoppie Lorrie, Jessica, Old Country favourites and songs from his latest album, Uitbasuin, a compilation of
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NOVEMBER events country, rock and modern pop. Tickets available from Computicket at R120 and R130. Contact: 043 743 0704. 11 Nov. MOTORCYCLE RACING: Round 6 of BMSC regionals from 8am at EL Grand Prix Circuit. Contact: 043 736 4023. 11 Nov. Gonubie Harriers Beach Clean-Up from 8am. Meet on the grass across from 23 Burnett Street. 072 056 2374. 11 Nov. EL SPCA Open Day and Xmas Market from 9am at the SPCA. Food stalls, crafts, music and more. Contact: 043 745 1441. 11 Nov. 5th Worldwide Aquathon Day from 9am. Venue to be announced. Contact: 082 826 8952. 11 Nov. Christmas in the Park at Python Park from 10am to 4pm. Craft stalls, snake shows, mashee golf and more. Contact: Colleen 083 654 7636. 11 Nov. 1st Annual Eastern Cape Hip Hop Festival, featuring 3rd Annual Kumkani FM Hip Hop Awards at Buffalo City Stadium from 12noon. One ticket grants you access into both events. General access - R100; VIP - R500 (you get a package/hamper and catering). Tickets available from Computicket and all performing artists. 11-12 Nov. Gardens of East London. Please join us in raising funds for the charities of East London, R50 per ticket gets you entry into a variety of East London’s beautiful gardens. You can get tickets from any of the following charities, Uthixo Ulungile Ministry; Sophumelela Centre; Buckaroo Sterilization; SPCA; Salem Baby Centre; The Carel du Toit Centre; Pet Pals; Berea Gardens; The Compassionate Friends; CANSA; Guardians of Hope; Passion for People; Greensleeves; Breath of Life; Hilltop Animal Outreach; Alzheimers; Hospice; Child Welfare; Shelleybelles Home; McClelland Adult Centre; Intervolve; Guild Theatre; Masithethe Counseling Centre; CHOC. Tickets will also be available from the office at 34 Pearce Street, Berea and Gonubie office at 67A Main Road, Gonubie.
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12 Nov. RUNNING: Xerox Lightning Fast 10km starting from Johnson & Johnson at 7am. Entry fee R80, temp numbers R20. Enter at Oxford Striders on 4 & 11 Nov from 9am to 1pm; 9 & 10 Nov from 5pm to 7pm. Contact: 073 799 6075. 13 Nov. BORDER BIRDING: Meet at Tidewaters, Gonubie at 7.45am. Rating: 2. Contact: Ken 043 735 2195. 16 Nov. Algoa FM presents Homecoming Comedy Show at EL ICC. The show features stand-up comedians, Rob van Vuuren, Donovan Goliath and Ndumiso Lindi. Tickets at R150 from Computicket. 17 Nov. Nobathemvu, a living testimony at the Guild Theatre from 6pm. Tickets at R150 available from Computicket. Contact: 043 743 0704. 17-18 Nov. Sports Chaplaincy Training at First Baptist Church from 8.30am to 5pm. This training will equip you to understand the unique challenges faced by sports people and equip you with the tools to serve the Sports Community with Gospel Centred pastoral and spiritual care. R350 before 10th November, R425 thereafter. Contact: 076 637 8361. 17-19 Nov. FISHING: Salt water Fly Fishing Competition at Gonubie Marine Club. Registration on Friday evening. For more information and registration forms please email: wildcoastflyfishing@ gmail.com 17 Nov. Fortnightly Film Fridays – Pan’s Labyrinth at The Hearth of Chintsa Studio Gallery & Project Space from 7pm. Not suitable for children, R25 entry. Contact: 072 111 1804. 18 Nov. BORDER BIRDING: Sunriseon-Sea and surroundings, courtesy of Maurice Durrheim. Meet at Beacon Bay Library at 6am. Rating: 3. Contact: Ken 043 735 2195. 18 Nov. RUNNING: The Gonubie Coastal Challenge from Gonubie Sports Club – corner of Smith Street and Recreation Road – Gonubie at 6am. 10km R80 start at 7am. 21.1km R100 start at 6am. Temp licence: R20.
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NOVEMBER events 18 Nov. Snake Awareness and Venomous Snake Handling Course at The Venom Pit Snake Park from 9am. Presented by well-known herpetologist Johan Marais author of the best-selling books A Complete Guide to Snakes of Southern Africa and Snakes and Snakebite. This course is FGASA-endorsed and registered with the HPCSA for CPD points. Contact: Ashley Kemp admin@ asiorg.co.za | 083 285 0534. 18 Nov. IPotsoyi Colour Experience at Buffalo City Stadium from 10am. IPotsoyi Colour Experience is a Concept Based Colour Powder event all about sharing love, fun and reuniting of friends in picnic vibes that later climax to a festival all under a Colourful Colour Powder atmosphere with DJs and Live Performances blazing the stage. Colour Splash | DJs | Live Performances | Pop up Market | Beer Garden and more!!! THEME: White. TICKET INFO: PHASE 2: Normal: R100 | VIP: R260. COOLER BOXES: Allowed till 3PM at R100 [Standard Size Coolers| Can Only. TICKETS AT COMPUTICKET, (Tickets include 2 bags of colour powder you will receive at the gate). 18 Nov. Glamour 2 Glitz in association with Beacon Bay Country Club proudly presents The Children’s Party Theme Fair! Tots 2 Tweens from 11am to 4pm at Beacon Bay Country Club. Tickets at the door: R15 adult, R10 kids. Profits on ticket sales to Guardians of Hope. Refreshments on sale. 18 Nov. Mdantsane Gospel Choir presents 3rd annual Extra Ordinary Live Gospel show at the Guild Theatre from 2pm. R100, book at Computicket. Contact: 043 743 0704. 18 Nov. Steve Newman Benefit Concert at Buffs Club from 6pm. We will be hosting a benefit concert for Steve Newman to raise funds to help pay for an eye operation that he needs to undergo. Steve is currently 75% blind, with the right eye being totally blind and the left starting to deteriorate last December. He has glaucoma as well as a cataract in the good eye. Steve Newman will be playing alongside Jamie Atterbury’s Serotonin and Bryan Daniel’s Freight Train 16
amongst others. Tickets are R100 each and available from Ed Johnson - please WhatsApp: 084 600 0113. 21-24 Nov. CYCING: St Bernard’s Hospice 2017 Annual Cycle Challenge. Our amazing cyclists make this perilous journey from Port Elizabeth to East London cycling 100 km a day in an effort to raise funds towards the care and support of our cancer and motor neuron patients. Contact: Marchel fundraising1@ stbh.org.za | 083 335 6167. 23-26 Nov. Eastern Cape Film Festival at Eastern Cape Audio Visual Centre. This year’s theme is History of Film in the Eastern Cape, South AfricaThe Emergence of the Film Production Economy. Join workshops and dialogues and daily screenings of films. Contact: 083 580 9875. 24 Nov. Black Friday specials at Dennis Collins Jewellers. More details to follow – see our Facebook page. 24-26 Nov. Breakthrough Conference with Steve and Wendy Backlund from Bethel Church, Redding California, hosted by God Adventure, Quigney. Cost: early bird registration. R200 adult, R160 student/pensioner. R80 per session. For further details please visit ww.godadventure.org or phone 043 743 9633. 25 Nov. BORDER BIRDING: BIRDING BIG DAY. To participate contact Ian Field. Meet at Beacon Bay Library at 6am. Rating: 3. Contact: Ken 043 735 2195. 25 Nov. CYCLING: Harcourts Ride for Education 2017. Harcourts wants to raise R60 000 for the African Angels Independent School. We are inviting 50 riders to ride for education this year from the Crossways Village Centre in Kwelera to the country club in Kei Mouth – for the most fun you can have on a mountain bike. Your R500 entry fee includes a limited edition Harcourts Windbreaker, your entry to the 72km outride and the long sleeved top at the end. There are more than 15 waterpoints along the way – this is one experience not to be missed. A memory maker of note! Starting at 6am. Contact: 084 659 8138.
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NOVEMBER events 25 Nov. CYCLING: Kwelera 2 Kei MTB funride from East London to Kei Mouth. R170 entry fee, includes long sleeve top to first 500 entries, snacks & refreshments along the route, free entry to after-party. Contact: 082 570 0294. 25 Nov. Berlin November 2017 at Berlin Horse Racing Course from 10am. Races, fashion and music. The Berlin November South African’s traditional horse racing experience taking place in the November annually at the Berlin racing track. It features all day horse racing handicap of different distances. The Summer Jam Summer Music Festival at the race course features national and international artists. Another exciting feature of the day is the top class fashion show taking place in between races. Fashion and Lifestyle lovers from all over the province and the rest of the country descend in this small town for a day at the race course. African cuisine and mouth-watering dishes will be on show. Ticket Prices: General Entrance - R150; General VIP - R550 (includes parking); Prime Hospitality Lounge - R1, 500; Parking - R50. Tickets available from www.ticketpro.co.za. Contact: 043 735 1302. 25 Nov. Kim’s Antique Auction at Kim’s Corner (75 Currie Street) starting at 9.30am. Furniture, original paintings, jewellery, collectables and more! Contact: kimsantiques@telkomsa.net | 043 722 6319. 25 Nov. Tea & Talk with Tanya Visser at Builders Express from 11.30am to 1.30pm. Join Tanya Visser as she shares all the tips you need to have your garden looking picture perfect this spring. 25 Nov. MoVember Fun Run & Shaveathon at Café du Jardin and Table 58. A fun filled day starting off with a fun run on a MTB track for the whole family followed by an entertaining evening with live music. R50 entry for the funrun. More details at www. movember.com Contact: 082 365 0246. 25 Nov. Ruth: the Re-Introduction DVD recording at the Guild Theatre from 6pm. Ruth is a renowned Eastern 18
Cape recording gospel artist with a love and a passion for worship. Her live recording promises to be an evening of saturation into the presence of God. The live recording is titled; “The reintroduction of Ruth” because though she has three albums under her belt she has evolved into another level as a worshipper and this event is where people will be experiencing the new grace and anointing which God has given her for this new season. Tickets available from Computicket at R150. Contact: 043 743 0704. 26 Nov. East London Bikers Toy Run 2017 at Hams Sports Club. The Toy Run is synonymous with a great day and enables many of the less fortunate children to receive their own wrapped gift for Christmas. They are going to see Father Christmas and his Elves and be entertained with facepainting, “tatoo parlour”, nail bar, jumping castles and much more. Each child will receive a coldrink, hotdog and sweet pack and many more and we want them to have fun on the day! The bikers will be there with their shiny machines to support the event, all made up for Christmas. Please come and support this awesome event. Entry fee = any toy. Contact: 084 645 0530. 27 Nov. REFENTSE in East London. Grens High School hall. 7pm. Adults: R120, Children u18: R100. 082 581 1005. 28 Nov. ARockalypse and Jo Jackson Dance Company presents We Will Rock You! Showcase at the Guild Theatre, 6.30pm for 7pm. Tickets available from Computicket. Contact: 043 743 0704. COMING UP IN DECEMBER 9 Dec. Your Career Road Map Workshop. 9am - 4pm. WarmKaros Conference Centre, 17 St Andrews Rd, Selborne. R750pp catering included. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Matriculants, graduates & work seekers struggling in the competitive job market. To book: jade@currentconsulting.co.za SEE MARKETS ON PAGE 50 & 52.
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22 Chamberlain Rd. Shop No.2, Berea
071 161 6345
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Petals & Plants el Garden beds and lawn service Once off garden clean ups Garden landscaping
Cell: 076 074 8512 petalsandplantsel@gmail.com
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Architectural and Draughting Service Greg Hand Cell 072 840 9357
Construction & Project Management Kurt Schwechheimer 079 874 9270 kurt@nahoonriver.co.za
Pet Shop 043 726 1865 083 320 5308
Pizzeria 043 7354615 | 043 7354322 10 Epsom Road, Stirling
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Beacon Bay crossing Tel: 043 726 0225 • studiobroder@telkomsa.net
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS 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 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. NOTE: The Museum is closed over weekends and 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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Second Nature Watersports Cnr of Currie & Bonanza Quigney
043 722 1752
Stockists of the following: (New & Second hand)
Fluid Kayaks, Waveskis, Surfskis, Racing canoes, Canoes, Sand boards, Boogie boards, Thule car rack systems, Paddles, Accessories and parts
Second Nature Watersports Cnr of Currie & Bonanza Quigney
043 722 1752
For all your car rack system needs
At the best prices CAT BOARDING SERVICES
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LEARN TO FLY for all your aviation needs
TRAINING PILOTS SINCE 1940’s
043 736 6181 www.borderaviation.co.za Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve Big 5. Malaria Free. Wild Coast. Eastern Cape. South Africa Reservations: 043 734 3234 E-mail:pgr@inkwenkwezi.coza www.inkwenkwezi.com
The Place of African Legend
Fire Spinning Entertainment WOW your guests with something different. Lessons available
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Start your career with us aviation
ATO Number: SACAA/00388
East London | Grahamstown Fixed Wing & Helicopter Training Air Charter
Contact: 082 412 3389 | 043 736 9718 | 043 736 1660 adminel@westline.co.za • elinfo@westline.co.za
southern cross CRUISES
OCEAN RIVER AND HABOUR CRUISES
Educational Tours Eco Sunset Sunrise Cruise Team Building Photo Shoots Birthday Parties Bridal Showers Kitchen Tea’s
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Building Educational RIVER Tours EcoAND Sunset HABOUR Sunrise Cruise Team OCEAN CRUISES BOOK YOUR CRUISE Photo Shoots Birthday Parties Bridal Showers Kitchen Tea’s
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John Barry YOUR + 27 (0) 82 938 6275 BOOK CRUISE
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RESTAURANTS & COFFEE SHOPS
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
RESTAURANT @ AREENA RESORT
Tasti Thai @ Nina’s Stirling THAI CUISINE
043 735 4615
Thai Curry: Red: Hot Green: Medium Yellow: Mild Crispy veg wokked in a coconut milk curry blend.
Thai Stirfry: Crispy veg stirfried in an authentic Thai sauce. Side dish: Rice or noodles Choose your filling: Beef: R59
Chicken: R59 Pork: R59 Calamari: R69 Prawn: R69 Vegetable: R59 Optional extras: Chilli: R3 Cashew nuts: R11
... And SO much more in store!
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Large selection of frozen seafood Take-away fish & chips and fresh salads Seafood platters available for private or corporate functions
Mon - Fri: 10am - 6.45pm Sat: 9am - 1pm Tel: 043 735 4114 • Old Transkei Rd Advertise your Restaurant/ Coffee Shop/Take away with us Email admin@thewhatson.co.za or phone 043 735 2059 NOVEMBER 2017 | To Advertise: Contact Rentia: 079 594 2267
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Tel: 043 738 5397 | 073 078 9688 Email: info@evbcevents.co.za | GPS: S 32º 48’ 23.49” E 28º 04’ 47.77” altitide 69.0m www.emeraldvale.co.za | EmeraldValeBrewery
RESTAURANTS & COFFEE SHOPS Gonubie Mall, Main Rd Tel: 043 740 1686 Beacon Bay, Sherwood House Tel: 043 748 3995
We’re on Facebook MONDAY: Pensioners Special TUESDAY: Large Margarita + two topping (1 Meat, 1 Veg) R55 WEDNESDAY: Kids eat FREE!! *(Per dining adult, main meal from kids menu) THURSDAY: Eisbein, Chips & Veg R85 SATURDAY: 500g T-Bone & Local Beer R165 SUNDAY: Two for one Calamari Main (with chips or salad) R79 All specials sit down only. Ts and Cs apply.
RESTAURANTS & COFFEE SHOPS
Smoothie and Juice bar COMING SOON! WATCH THIS SPACE Bottom of Beach Road at the entrance to Nahoon Beach
Tel: 083 438 7784
beachbreak@mweb.co.za www.facebook/nahoonbreak Like our Facebook Page for more updates
HOURS: 07:30 - 16:30 (Last kitchen order at 16:00)
R100 Discount when spenDing R400 oR moRe.
www.johndorys.co.za | BEACoN BAy | 043 748 6806 Shop 6 & 7, Beacon Bay Retail Park, Bonza Bay Rd, Beacon Bay, East London VAT incl. Per person. Not to be used in conjunction with any other promotion. Not redeemable for cash. The visuals are for descriptive purposes and meals served could vary. Valid until 30 November 2017. 1 Voucher per table. John Dory’s Beacon Bay only. Terms and Conditions apply.
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admin@seasidegonubie.co.za
082 927 6987
60 Lower Main Rd, Gonubie, 5256 • Fax: 086 265 1341
Fully Furnished • DSTV • Secure Parking • 300m from Beachfront •Serviced Daily •Lapa or portable braai’s
Umtendwe Beach Cottages Situated between Haga-Haga & Morgan bay Booking enquiries: Algy Kietzmann on email: algy.kietzmann@gmail.com Mobile phone: 072 225 7113 www.umtendwe.co.za Umtendwe is a small private nature reserve with two self contained African-styled cottages. Come and experience the beauty and tranquility of the Wild Coast.
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What’s On in and around East London
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November Markets EVERY SATURDAY: Flea Market in front of the Gonubie Library. Farmer’s Market at Lavender Blue from 7.30am. Contact 043 732 1172. Yellowwood Forest Fare in Morgan Bay from 9am to 12noon. Contact 043 841 1598. FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH: Market at Toast Deli from 9am to 2pm. Contact: 043 721 3052. EVERY SUNDAY: Beachfront Flea Market on beachfront in front of the Osner Hotel. 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) 3 Nov. Laerskool Nahoon Kersmark van 4nm tot 8nm. R10 ingangsfooi. Kuns, kosstaletjies, kinder vermaak en meer. Kontak: 043 735 3668. 4 Nov. Market at Yellowwood Forest from 9am. Delicious eats and plenty crafts on sale. Contact: 043 841 1598. 4 Nov. West Bank Baptist Church Bazaar at 24 Strand Street from 10am. Boerewors rolls, curry and rice, cakes & puddings. Games for the kids, and much more. 4 Nov. The Christmas Co-Lab at Beacon Bay Country Club from 12noon. The Urbanmakers and the Fine & Fabulous Markets 52
join forces to bring you the best of the best of East Londons most exciting & creative innovators. This is the shopping event of the year, with gorgeous gifts, jewellery, clothes, art, home decor, eats & treats. Contact: 083 784 1558. 4 Nov. Flea Market & Tea Garden at Vincent Methodist Church from 1pm. Fresh produce, curry bunnies, jewellery and gifts and more. 4 Nov. Maren Oppi-Plaas Farm Market. Art & Craft, Food and Home Industries, 2nd Hands, Plants, Boot Sale, Beer Garden, and Cocktails Free Animal Farm Yard and Jumping Castle. Drone/Quad Copter
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Glen Boyd Location:
N2 between Peddie and Grahamstown in the Fish River Valley. R650 per person per night (18+) Facilities include: .. includes dinner, lunch and breakfast Swimming pool, tennis court, .. Soft drinks, wine and malt a tented camp by the dam .. Children under 13 - free of charge (limited (where fishing is allowed) to one child per paying adult thereafter half price applies per child under 13)
and garden chalets.
.. Children between 14 and 17 - R300 p night
The farm makes for a beautiful wedding venue
Add GPS co-ords: Latitude: -33°11’25.62”; Longitude: 26°47’36.06
Charné Mardon • 076 073 1944 charne.mardon@gmail.com • www.glenboyd.co.za
November Markets Show and Race. Live Entertainment NEW 3.5km Bushwacker Run/Walk. For more info 0763145763 5 Nov. Market at Tea in the Trees from 9am. Cnr Schafli Rd and Chintsa West turnoff. Contact: 072 611 2367. 5 Nov. Avalon Craft & Country Market at Hillcrest Farm, cnr R72 & KWT turnoff from 9am - 2pm. Pony rides, live music, delicious food, upmarket handcrafted products sold from our many unique stalls. Contact: Kim 082 900 3141. 25 Nov. Gift Market & Tea Garden at Vincent Methodist Church from 9.30am. Fresh produce, curry bunnies, jewellery and gifts and more. 26 Nov. Market at Tea in the Trees from 9am. Cnr Schafli Rd and Chintsa West
turn-off. Contact: 072 611 2367. 26 Nov. Bunkers Market from 9am. Bunkers Market set at the Circus Field, Old Selbornian Club have 50 stalls. A high quality Market- with different and interesting items, food court and seating area under the tents to relax and enjoy. Safe parking and free entry to the Market for the public. 26 Nov. This & That Craft Market at Police Park from 9am to 2pm. A monthly market held in the heart of our beautiful city! Crafts, food, fashion, homeware/ lifestyle, bar facilities, kiddies entertainment and much more! R5 entry. Contact: 079 937 1837. 2 Dec. German Christmas Market at 50 Park Avenue from 2pm. Lovely German Christmas treats on sale.
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Beach hotel & Function Venue DAILY ALA CARTE/PUB MEALS & SEAFOOD OVERLOOKING THE OCEAN R760pp PER DAY: DINNER/BED & BREAKFAST IN HOTEL R1200 PER DAY: DELUXE SELF CATERING FOR 4 PEOPLE Tel: 043 841 1670 • haga@intekom.co.za • www.hagahagahotel.co.za
The Paralian one who lives by the sea
22 Cnr. Cowper & Seaview Terrace, Quigney, East London 043 722 0204 | info@theparalian.co.za www.theparalian.co.za Spectacular sea views | 12 Luxury suites Secure private parking | Exceptional service | Delicious Breakfasts
H THE HAMPTON Exclusive Guesthouse
H THE HAMPTON 2 Marine Terrace, Beachfront, East London +27 (0) 43 722 7924 · info@thehampton.co.za www.thehampton.co.za
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This year we celebrated our 50th year of publication – no small feat when one considers the increasingly tough economic storms that have battered our city, and the rest of our country, in recent years. Not only have we survived, the What’s On is going from strength to strength, as we continuously innovate and leverage new technologies to best showcase our beautiful region and the many fine businesses rooted here. This year, our social media platforms – already among the most visited in the province – set new records of engagement, and our brand new website, www.thewhatson.co.za is a must-visit resource to plan your weekend or catch up on local activities. Thank you to all our advertisers and our many loyal readers and online visitors for making the What’s On your partner of choice in tourism, retail, leisure and entertainment. We take great pride on showcasing our beautiful city to visitors and residents alike, and look forward to the many new and exciting ways we plan on being of service to our city. As always, the December edition of the What’s On will be a bumper holiday publication as we prepare to welcome our upcountry visitors. Don’t hesitate to send us details of your events and activities, and be sure to check out our website for details on how to maximise your exposure, both in print and online. Good luck to all our matriculants and everyone knuckling down to end-of-year study. Vasbyt! The holidays are near.
Chintsa East BudgEt aCCommodation
Rustic, safe, country style accommodation (dorm style)
at Byletts Farm
CHURCHES SCHOOLS FAMILIES safe and secure location 40km outside East London (East Coast Resorts). 15 minutes drive to Chintsa East beach. • • • • • • • •
dorm style self catering accommodation with separate male / female bathrooms open to groups of 30 people (min) to 175 people (max) R50 per person per night Conference/dining hall including up to 175 chairs self catering kitchen Sports field | netball court 2 x jungle gyms for smaller children on site manager and security.
Enquiries: Lou Billett 076 555 4711
loukbillett@gmail.com
SERVICE CLUBS 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. Mike Bridle. Tel. 082 550 5283 Port Rex: 1st Monday of the month 7pm. Muir St, Southernwood. Tel. 043 722 4541. Visitors welcome. East London West: 072 639 2484 PORT REX VRYBURGERS: Tel Louis Jooste 043 748 2588 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 6 of this publication.
Connecting with your community
Out the Box Charity Shop
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CMR East London – one of the oldest community service organisations in the greater Border-Kei region – is opening a new charity shop in Nahoon, and urgently needs your help to make this new venture a success. The Out of the Box Charity Shop is located in Old Transkei Road, next to Nahoon Fisheries and across the road from Wakaberry and PNA. “The purpose of the new shop is twofold,” says CMR East London Manager Gaye Moonieya. “It is aimed at bringing in extra income in view of recent subsidy cuts and the constant need to fund our work. But we also strive to give dignity to people by making it possible for them to buy items they need at a discount price, rather than receiving hand-outs.” CMR East London gratefully receives many donations that they can’t immediately use or pass on to other organisations, she added. “So this is also an outlet for that. When you simply hand out donations, you are never sure whether it is what the recipient most needs. By allowing people to choose what they want, you know that it’s what they need and what they will find the best use for.” The shop is gratefully taking donations of: •
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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
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