FREE MINI MAG APRIL 2018
It's
Showtime!! 27 April-1 MAY GONUBIE FARMER’S HALL
Africa Bike Week™ 2018 Programme
See inside page 12-13
Spargs Centre, Beacon Bay Tel: 043 748 2998
OPEN DAILY: 11am to 10pm Restaurant & Takeaway
28 Currie Street, Quigney automaxel@outlook.com
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 043 050 5683 Towing/Recovery 081 730 4454 (24h)
Hospitals/Health etc. 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. Hours: 8am to 10pm. Smart hearing acoustician. 50 Jarvis Rd, Berea. 043 555 3277 THEO KRETZMANN OPTOMETRIST. 21 Balfour Rd Vincent. 043 721 2434
Art Galleries/Studios 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 Arts Unlimited. 6 Bell Rd, Vincent. 043 726 3355 Bernard Barry Art Studio. By appt. 4 Kent Road, Vincent. Bernard 073 649 9914 CVD Framers. Framing/Gallery/Supplies. 12 Jarvis Rd, Berea. 043 726 1449 Felmore Art Studio. By appt only. 5 Kent Road, Vincent. Charles/Les 043 726 0841 Floradale Fine Art. Mon - Sat: 10am-3pm. Sunday by appt only. Glenda 072 341 1099 The Hearth Studio Gallery. Shop 3 Atalaia Centre, Cintsa East, 072 111 1804 Vincent Art Gallery. 8 Dawson Road, Selborne. Tel: 043 722 1471, Fax: 043 722 1541
Shopping Centres Balfour Park Shopping Centre. 043 726 5349. 8am – 8pm (Checkers only) Beacon Bay Crossing: 0861 754 357. c/o N2 and Bonza Bay Road 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 Kings Mall, Gonubie: 043 732 1778 Vincent Park Centre. Devereux Ave, Vincent Park. 043 783 6700.
Let Bell's be part of your journey.
Visit www.bellsjewellers.co.za and design your own ring with our amazing new software.
vaT refund to tourists Buy Diamonds Direct Made on site
Guaranteed satisfaction Ring wax-models made for pre-approval prior to casting
69 years of TrusT & service
‘Like’ us on Facebook
Vincent Park centre Tel: 043 726 3415 043 726 3593 www.bellsjewellers.co.za
D i Kn d y ow ou ?
place your
brochures with us
Border/Wild Coast
#tourismmarketingforresults
place your
BE SEEN THIS brochures SUMMER with us #tourismmarketingforresults
D i Kn d y ow ou ?
Use YOUR brochure to engage your customer wherever they are. We will distribute your business brochure on our strategically placed and professionally managed boards all over the Border/ Wild Coast area.
Call now and receive up to
20%
discount
Contact: anleen@brochuremanagement.com or phone 082 200 3489. Brochure Management is a part distributor of The What’s On in and around East London
WHAT’S ON: 100% local Editor: Rentia Ellis 043 735 2059 info@thewhatson.co.za
Printed by: Coral Print 043 743 5573
Production Manager: Tirsa Eason 043 735 2059 admin@thewhatson.co.za
Distribution: In and around East London, Mthatha, Butterworth and Birha.
Published by: Workshop 12 043 735 2059 Fax: 0866 192 827
Facebook: whatsoninandaroundeastlondon Instagram: @whatsoneastlondon Website: www.thewhatson.co.za Web management: Copperplate Digital Media
Design by: Workshop12: 079 594 2267 I Do Design: 073 142 6667
Soli Deo Gloria
the
gri room restaurant
For GREAT TIMES WITH FRIENDS visit
the Grill Room at Premier Hotel Regent
043 709 5057 | eat@thegrillroom.co.za
Combo Special
2 treatments for R 450 or 3 treatments for R 750
(Subject to below treatments, 30min each)
Back, Neck & Shoulders Massage Foot Massage Indian Head Massage Hydrobath Facial Steam Valid 1st - 30th April 2018 | T’s & C’s apply Contact us today: Tel: 043 709 5117 Email: contactus@emeraldspa.co.za
CONFERENCE IN THE WILD
24 HOUR CONFERENCE
R1 050 pp sharing | R1 550 pp single RESORT MPONGO PRIVATE GAME RESERVE EAST LONDON
Booking Code: CONF18 | T’s & C’s apply
Contact us: 043 742 9000/2 | info@premierhotels.co.za
www.premierhotels.co.za
COMING UP AT THE GUILD 2018 1 April. Khanyisa Bunu and Friends at the Guild Theatre from 6.30pm. Tickets at R150, available from Computicket. Contact: 043 743 0704. 12-13 AprIL. Gino Fabbri Greatest Comedy Tour at the Guild Theatre from 8pm. The Greatest Comedy ever to tour. 2 hours of brand new comedy craziness, loopy characters, one-line zingers, preposterous jokes and unexpected surprises, guaranteed to crinkle your laugh lines! R120-R140pp, book at Computicket. Contact: 043 743 0704. 4 MAY. Buffalo City Metropolitan Orchestra IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ZAC presents MANDEL’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. Contact: 043 743 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. 25-27 May. Umtiza Arts Fest. Guild Theatre, East London Museum, Ann Bryant Art Gallery. Save the date! Visit our facebook page for updates on shows. 26 May. I’ve Never Met the Guptas. I’ve Never Met The Gupta’s features Marc Lottering newest stand-up material. Marc is one of South Africa’s top comedians. He has been in the funny business for 20 years, and always has his Capetonian finger firmly on the pulse. Fans are advised to book in advance. I’ve Never Met The Gupta’s is NOT suitable for children. 8pm. R160. Computicket. 6
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 043 726 2225 / 082 317 6235
NOW OPEN
NOW OPEN MONDAY – SUNDAY 6am to 6pm
in g
ui
G
(s
am
eb
ES
ld
PL
AN
A
)
r as thDe E B ea Ea EA s g t t LondCHFR if f on A O ts o quar NT r ium
COME IN AND SEE OUR WIDE VARIETY OF ORIGINAL AFRICAN CURIOS
What to expect at the 2018 ABW: Event visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy riding the latest model Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. Free Demo Rides and self-guided tours, including off-road tours, will be on offer to enjoy the outlying areas of East London. Visitors will also be able experience the feeling of riding a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle on the riding simulator, better known as the “Jumpstart”. Entertainment will exceed all previous events and being the 10th anniversary of Africa Bike Week, visitors will get to enjoy new-to-event bands as well as the best SA bands on offer. Other attractions of the event include Super GP Racing at the East London Grand Prix circuit, a mass ride through the streets of East London, Custom-Bike Show, Official Harley-Davidson® dealers, display of all the new 2018 Harley-Davidson® Models, Free Harley-Davidson® demo rides, a HarleyDavidson® fashion show, a free opportunity to learn to ride with Harley-Davidson®, Jeep display and demo drives, Monster BMX, Skate Board and Trial Bike displays, food court, beer garden, C-Bar, traders and much more. For a detailed program see next page. REMEMBER TO REGISTER FOR FREE ENTRY TO THE FESTIVAL. Visit www.africabikeweek.co.za and you stand a chance of winning a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle!* Fun family affair. See you there! *Ts & Cs apply
Africa Bike Week™ 2018 Programme 26 April to 29 April daily Harley-Davidson® Trading & Exhibition
10:00 - 19:00
Harley-Davidson Zone
Village Market Trading
10:00 - 19:00
ABW Event zone
Food Court
10:00 - 23:00
ABW Event zone
Harley-Davidson Hospitality Bar
10:00 - 23:00
Harley-Davidson Zone
Jack’s Bar
10:00 - 02:00
ABW Event zone
SAB Carling Bar
10:00 - 00:00
Main Stage
Harley-Davidson® Demo Rides
10:00 - 17:00
Harley-Davidson Zone
Jeep Demo Drives
10:00 - 17:00
ABW Event zone
Learn to Ride
10:00 - 17:00
Moore street
Monster activations
10:00 - 19:00
- tattoos
Monster Event zone
- bmx & skateboard displays
Monster Event zone
Monster Event zone
- trial bike shows - Monster Flight nite
18:00
Esplanade street (Fri & Sat)
Off-road Tours
08:00 - 17:00
Self-Drive Biker Tours
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 26 April Let the fun begin
10:00
Opening of Event Zone
Official Opening
19:00
Main Stage
Main Stage
Live Entertainment DJ Robin
14:00
third degree
16:45
Jazz Band
18:00
Black Cat Bones
20:00
Undertone
21:15
DJ Robin
22:30
Friday 27 April Super-GP practice
Morning
East London Grand Prix Circuit
Super-GP qualifying
Afternoon
East London Grand Prix Circuit
Stunt Show Live Entertainment DJ Robin 12
15:00
Moore street
Main Stage
10:00
Ben Dey & the Concrete Lions
13:00
Opposite the other
14:00
December Streets
15:00
Flying Bantu
16:00
Christian Heath band
17:00
Native Young
19:00
The Parlotones
20:00
Grassy Spark
21:15
Hellcats
22:15
Undertone
23:15
Saturday 28 April Super-GP racing
9:00 - 16:00
East London Grand Prix Circuit
Custom Bike Show
12:00 - 15:00
Harley-Davidson Event Zone
Stunt Show
15:00
Moore street
Fashion Show
13:00
Main Stage
Harley-Davidson winner announced
21:45
Main Stage
Main Stage
Live Entertainment DJ Robin
10:00
Jazz Band
12:00
Bad Peter
14:00
Roxton met Herki
15:00
Georgetown
16:00
Brynn
17:00
Desmond & the Tutus
19:00
Undertone
20:00
Hawk
21:00
Jack Parow
22:00
AC/DC tribute band
23:15
Sunday 29 April Mass Parade line up
8h30
Esplanade
Mass Parade Departs
10h00
12h00 - 16h00
16h00
Entertainment End of Africa Bike Week™ 2018 Programme subject to change
Important numbers Dynamic Emergency Medical services
043 726 2225
Event Organisor
083 420 3259 13
REGULAR events: APRIL 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 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 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 page for details. 14
RUNNING: ELAC (East London Athletic Club) French Street, Cambridge has a 5km timetrial 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. BORDER RADIO FLYERS MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB MEETS: Every Saturday and Sunday at Flamingo Field near Brakfontein interchange. New members and spectators welcome. For more information phone James on 071 673 2239, Barry on 072 615 8690 or Mark on 083 272 1299. Diabetes South Africa: The EL Branch of the Diabetes Support Group meets on the first Saturday of every month at the Regent Hotel’s Terrace Room from 2:45 - 4:00pm for an Awareness talk. Contact: Vrooda Makhan 083 708 0489. 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.
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 043 726 2225 / 082 317 6235
Your Perfect
Wedding GUEST LODGE & WEDDING VENUE
A boutique destination situated in lush We Specialize inwedding boutique weddings ranging fr coastal farmland from Eastaccommod London 60 - 150 guests as welljustas19km luxurious and feature beautiful sea views and country for the bridal party, toupensure they are vistas. Accommodating to 150 guests. relaxed and spoiled on their special day. For Bookings or inFo:wedding EstEr Botha The venue boasts an outdoor chapel dr Cell: 083 395 5575 | Cell: 076 0116over in white with spectacular 881 views Email: esterbotha@mweb.co.za | the farm land towards the ocean. www.vineyardguestlodge.co.za We also Adelsicht offer delectable in house catering wi Farm 1337, Schafli Road, Chintsa all the bells and whistles.
Lots of safe parking and only 19 km on the N2 from the Gonubie turnoff.
For Bookings or more info Contact: Ester Botha Cell: 083 395 5575 | Cell: 076 881 0116 Adelsicht Farm 1337, Schafli Road, Chintsa, 5275, East Lond Email: esterbotha@mweb.co.za | www.vineyardguestlodge.co
TO HIRE: Self catering wedding hall in Chintsa East Enquiries: Lou Billett 076 555 4711
loukbillett@gmail.com
APRIL 2018 | To Advertise: Contact Rentia: 079 594 2267
15
Your Perfect
Wedding
Blog by Beauty trends wedding tips professional advice & service www.beautifulshares.com 0837763524
16
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 043 726 2225 / 082 317 6235
Authentic Thai massage by experienced therapists
Back, neck & shoulder massage 45 min. R199.00 Open daily from 9am to 8pm
76 Chamberlain Road, Vincent 043 721 1158 / 074 629 3277 (Whatsapp)
Jantra Thai Spa & Wellness Centre
Gift Vouchers available
APRIL EVENTS >> MARKET. 1 April. Easter Sunday Breeze at Tea in the Trees, cnr. Schafli Rd. and Chintsa West turn off. Bumper Easter market day and car boot sale from 9am with live music from 2pm. Easter egg forest hunt and crown making at 3 pm. Live broadcast from the Sunday breeze on WILD COAST FM at 4pm and a live performance from Kathy Raven at 6pm. All stall holders (craft and food) welcome at R50! (food stalls with electrics R100). Please book 0726112367. 1 April. Beacon Bay Retail Park, EASTER EGG GIVEAWAY. 9am - 1pm. Easter Trading Hours: 30 March (Good Friday) Selected stores open. 31 March 9am - 3pm. 1 April 9am - 1pm, 2 April (Family Day) 9am - 3pm. >> MARKET. 1 April. Avalon Craft & Country Market at Hillcrest Farm, cnr R72 and KWT turnoff from 9am to 2pm. Pony rides, Live music, delicious food, upmarket handcrafted products sold from our many unique stalls. Easter scavenger hunt for the kids! Contact: 082 900 3141. >> MARKET. 2 April. FUN RUN AND MARKET: Happy Easter 3km fun run/walk & easter egg hunt (10am) at Maren OppiPlaas, on the N6. Market and Boot sale. Entry fee to Easter hunt and fun run/walk R30p adult, u12 R20. Easter theme dress-up. Booking essential, contact: 076 314 5763. 3 April. GOLF: King Zwelonke Legacy Annual Golf Day at West Bank Golf Course. 18
Registration from 8am, royal tee-off at 9am and player tee-off at 9.30am. R4000 per fourball. Contact: 082 954 6913. 3 April. BORDER BIRDING: Monthly Meeting at Nahoon Estuary Enviro Centre from 7.30pm. Kevin Cole will be talking about his recent trip to the Kruger National Park. Contact: 043 732 1777. 4 April. Watershed, South Africa’s leading acoustic rock group will perform at The C Club, 562 Heron Loop, Chintsa, from 8pm. Tickets: R120 – R150. www.webtickets.co.za Contact: 043 738 5226. 5 April. CYCLING: Trans Ride at 3Silos MTB Park from 5.30pm. We will meet at 3Silos, for a quick ride after work and then a casual chat on the event afterwards at the Cafe! Please RSVP at team@ecobound. co.za Ride cost R10 per rider and 3Silos will offer a Burger and Milkshake special for R80. Contact: 082 397 5454. 6 April. BOXING: Boxing tournament hosted by Xaba Promotions & Events at Orient Theatre. R100 entry for general seating, R180 for VIP ringside seating. Contact: xababoxingpromotions@gmail. com | 043 741 1939 | 083 625 4859. 6 April. Hotel Osner Fine Wine & Food Eve from 6.30pm. Hosted by Charles Poole, the Sommelier. 5 course meal with wine pairing, R249pp. Booking essential. To book contact: 043 743 3433.
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 043 726 2225 / 082 317 6235
HEALTH AND BEAUTY CUT OUT THIS VOUCHER
THE ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS PLAN Be Healed - Be Restored - Be Free Indeed Louis Jooste 082 65 98 231 www.abundantlifemanual.co.za
‘the home of eyecare’
APRIL 2018 | To Advertise: Contact Rentia: 079 594 2267
19
APRIL EVENTS 6 April. Film evening. The Hearth of Chintsa Studio Gallery (Shop 3 Atalaia Building Chintsa Drive) presents V for Vendetta, 7pm. Entry R30 or R60 with wine. Come early. 072 111 1804. 6 April. Timo ODV, live at Buccaneers from 8pm. R80 for early bird tickets, R100 for normal, R120 at the door. Contact: 043 743 5171. 6-8 April. 2018 Road Eagles Rally at KWT Botanical Gardens from 11am. A variety of stalls will offer food, biker gear and as always the bar will be open till the last man taps out! From tug of war to drag racing every club will be out to show the rest who’s boss. The weekend will be packed full of events to keep all guests entertained from the mass ride, to the Miss Road Eagles competition. You don’t want to miss this year’s rally. R180pp. 061 409 2815 | 079 396 3121. 6-8 April. The Bathurst Agricultural Show 2018. For more info on events and shows please visit their website on www. bathurstshow.co.za. 046 625 0759. 7 April. World Health Day 7 April. BORDER BIRDING: Jack Willows’ farm Lawrencedale, West Bank. Depart at 6am from Beacon Bay Library. Rating: 4. Contact: 043 735 2195. 7 April. MOTORACING: Club Championship at EL Grand Prix Circuit. Historic Saloons, Modified Saloons and Motorcycles. Food and refreshments on sale. Entry: R30 adults, R10 children, u6 free. Gates open 7am. Contact: 043 736 4024. 20
7 April. Party for Paws at Legends Showcase Venue from 7pm. Tickets at R130pp, includes Build-a-Burger and available from Lee Gold. Contact: 043 745 1441. 7 April. Move! Stokvel Event at EL ICC from 8.30am. Eastern Cape here we come again! We invite you to our stokvel, one of the most-talked-about events around. Join us and enjoy delicious treats, the Word of God and you will be left feeling inspired by helpful expert advice. The theme of this event is ‘lady in blue’. Come dressed to the nines in your blue outfit and add glamour, sparkle and dazzle to your outfit and you could be crowned fashionista of the day. R200pp, book at Computicket. 7-8 April. ADVENTURE RACING: Merrell Transkei Tuff Adventure Race 2018 from Wavecrest at 7am. The Merrell Transkei Tuff is back for its third consecutive year, bringing Wild Coast adventure to those that dare! 150km of untouched of Wild Coast Adventure Racing is what is in store for the limited 30 teams. This year, we go where we have yet to tread – so be prepared for a race of a life time. Contact: 072 087 5012. 7 - 29 APRIL. Beacon Bay Retail Park Picture Perfect Baby Competition. 0-6months, 7-12 months, 13-18 months, 19-24months. Every Saturday and Sunday in April, 10am – 1pm. R40.00 ENTRY FEE (incl 2 x Jumbos 100 x 150mm). Professional photographs will be taken in the Banking Hall … one photo is for judging, the other is just for you!
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 043 726 2225 / 082 317 6235
HEALTH AND BEAUTY
HEARING TESTS | HEARING AIDS 043 555 3277 50 Jarvis Road, Berea info@smarthearing.co.za www.smarthearing.co.za
HAIR
@ ryke
hair & nail salon
Maryke & Shannon 071 161 6345 22 Chamberlain Road, Shop No 2, Berea East London hairmaryke@gmail.com
EVERY TUESDAY WITH SHANNON
• Boys Cuts – R60 • Girls Cut & Blowdry – R110 WE ALSO OFFER: • Matric Farewell Upstyles • Nails • Eyebrow Tint & Shape
APRIL 2018 | To Advertise: Contact Rentia: 079 594 2267
21
APRIL EVENTS 8 April. RUN/WALK: PAWS 5km Run/Walk at Hams’ Club from 8am. R60, dogs on leash welcome. Register at Totalsports VPC. Contact: 076 801 6888. 8 April. Open Day at EL Zoo from 9am to 4pm. Jumping castles, face painting, Jumbo Express train and more. Free entry. Contact: 074 603 3864. 10 April. Schools start 11 Apr to 22 June. St Bernard’s Hospice 2018 School’s Coin & Copper Drive at various schools in East London. Contact: fundraising@stbh.org.za 12-15 April. 12th Black Rock Rally at Gonubie Hotel. Early Bird Sundowner River Cruise on Thursday, Registration opens at 9am on Friday, lunch outride, Build-a-Burger welcome party, Poker Run at 10am on Saturday followed by games, prize giving & dinner. www.blackrockrally.co.za 13-15 April. Mitchum Buffalo City Surf Pro presented by Reef Wetsuits. Nahoon Reef. The 3rd stop on the 2018 City Surf Series Calendar is coming to Buffalo City. Come and watch South Africa’s best battle it out for valuable QS points as they look to kickstart their QS careers and build towards making the Championship tour. Come join us down at the beach for great surfing, music, food, and a festival of wave-riding. 13-15 April. Soul Revival Yoga Retreat. Mitford Hotel in Morgan Bay. A moment in time to restore body, mind and soul. R2500.00 per person. The retreat includes: • Accomodation at Mitford Hotel 22
• All meals (vegetarian) • 4x Vinyasa Yoga Classes • Breathing and Meditation Classes • Sound Therapy Treatment • Wellness Workshop • Welcoming Gift • Herbal Teas/Kombucha Please contact Kayleigh on 0711522602 or kay.weyer@gmail. com for bookings or enquiries. A deposit of R1000 is required upon booking. 13-14 April. Ooh La Lesque presents High Voltage, a classic Rock n Roll Burlesque at Grens High School Hall from 7pm. Tickets at R110pp available from Lee Gold – strictly cash only. Cabaret seating: BOB. Contact: 083 314 5134. 14 April. RUNNING: OMAC EL 5km, 10km & 21.1km at Hamilton Sports Club. Starting times: 21.1km 6am R120 R30 temp licence, 10km 6.30am R90 R20 temp licence and 5km 7am R50 Adults, R30 < 15 yrs. www. entrytickets.net/omac Contact: 082 565 9737 | 081 397 4235 | 083 236 2825. 14 April. Gardener’s Market at Kim’s Corner from 10am to 3pm. Free entry. Contact: 084 075 4064. 14 April. Cake Decoraters Guild meeting: How to cover a cake with marzipan and / or fondant using mini-fruit cakes & How to decorate an oval shape [Easter egg] at Vincent Methodist Church Hall at 2pm. Contact Irma: 072 221 1809. 14 April. Majozi LIVE at The C Club, 562 Heron Loop, Chintsa. 2pm onwards. This is a ‘Family
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 043 726 2225 / 082 317 6235
APRIL EVENTS Day Outâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. All ages are welcome. Bring your kids, your grannies and everyone in-between! No food or alcohol to be brought into the venue. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Support Acts: Jason Gladwin, South Bear. Tickets are available online at: https://www.webtickets.co.za 14 April. Skhumba Hlophe, live at The Venue@Hemingways from 8pm. R150pp, book at Computicket. Contact: lebom2@ tsogosun.com 17 April. Business Hub at the Hub from 7.30am. BorderKei Chamber of Business monthly themed, informative coffee & muffin sessions, with various guest speakers. Cost to members R200 / Non-Member R350 per session. Contact: 043 743 8438.
20 April. Daniel Baron at Stutterheim Golf Club from 6pm. Cash bar. R100 early bird tickets, R150 at the door. www.stutt103. co.za Contact: 072 447 0940. 20 April. Film evening. The Hearth of Chintsa Studio Gallery (Shop 3 Atalaia Building Chintsa Drive) presents Al Weiwei (Never Sorry), 7pm. Entry R30 or R60 with wine. Come early. Contact: 072 111 1804. 21 April. RUNNING: EL Pacers 10km run from Beacon Bay Country Club at 6.30am. Contact: simone@halfin.co.za
18 April. Reyneke Organic Wine Tasting & Talk at Tea in the Trees from 6.30pm. R150pp, includes welcome drink, Mediterranean tapas platter, dessert and all wine tasting. Booking essential: 072 611 2367.
21 April. Onbeskaamd (Gospel Band) performing in East London, AGS Gees en Lewe, Holm Hill, 2km past Pine Creek. 6pm. Adults R70, primary school children R50. To book please phone 072-083-1371
18 April. Reach for a Dream fundraising event: Come Dine with Me 2018 at Thistlewood Venue, 6.30pm for 7pm. Cost: R350pp, table booking R2800 (8 guests per table). To book contact: 083 260 3227 | vosloo. marietjie@gmail.com
21 April. GOLF: St Bernardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospice Charity Golf Day at EL Golf Club from 7am. Contact: 043 721 0051.
20 April. WALK: Autism Awareness Big Walk starting at the Wishing Well, Orient Theatre at 10am. No entry fee, donations welcome. Please wear something blue to show your support for autism. 24
20 April. GOLF: GBR4U Fun Charity Golf Day at West Bank Golf Club from 12noon. 4 Ball Alliance, Best 2 Scores Multiplied with Scrambled Drive. Includes event specific PG Ball Challenge. R1200 per covey. Contact: 043 748 2500 | 043 731 1523.
21 April. The Daley Gamez at Daley Gainz HIIT Club (Burnett Road, Baysville) from 7am to 12noon. A fun day out with you family and friends battling it out for the top of the podium. Work as a team of 4, but bring your own individual strength to the game by choosing an event which suits you and help earn
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 043 726 2225 / 082 317 6235
CONFERENCE venue hire
C hamberlain GUEST HOUSE
61 Chamberlain Rd, Vincent, East London | reservations@chamberlainguesthouse.co.za | 043 721 1350
CORPORATE BRANDING
APRIL 2018 | To Advertise: Contact Rentia: 079 594 2267
25
The coastal treasure called
kidd’s beach K
idd’s Beach, a coastal resort situated on the Mcantsi River is a short drive (20km’s) from the East London Airport. Frequented by holiday makers and home to many families, Kidd’s Beach is fast becoming East London’s new super suburb with exciting developments and offerings underway.
If you are looking for a move away from the hustle and bustle of town, Kidd’s Beach offers two primary schools. January saw the addition of a brand-new St Christopher’s Private Primary school with a high school underway making Kidd’s Beach the perfect choice for families.
There is something to do for everyone in Kidd’s Beach, home to a Saturday 5km free Parkrun, a selection of bnb’s, as well as a sea facing restaurant. The monthly Avalon Market is certainly a highlight for many where visitors can enjoy strolling through unique stalls for gifts, live music and delicious home baked goods in a tranquil setting.
Other exciting additions to Kidd’s Beach include the retail centre opening 1 December, a highperformance sports centre, office parks, private hospital, a private park, as well as a hotel and conference centre.
Putting Kidd’s Beach on the map is the Kidd’s Beach Green Estate, a proud MHG Property Development. The Kidd’s Beach Green Estate’s plans to build 5000 residential homes within Kidd’s Beach in the next five years. Homes range from luxury estates (R1.8mil – R10mil) to affordable houses from R690 000.
Fall in love with beautiful sunsets over the picturesque beach, or if you are an early bird, you can enjoy the crisp morning breeze whilst taking a stroll on the sandy white beach. Kidd’s Beach offers you the best of both worlds. Should you be looking for a holiday home or a permanent residence, the town offers a place to call home and everything in between. Becoming part of Kidd’s Beach should definitely be a 2018 goal that can easily be accomplished!
NOW LAUNCHING!
Homes from R690 000 | Limited units available
EL Airport
20
R72
km
Kidds Beach
• 20 km’s outside East London • Secure gated estate • Community play area • Private schools, shopping centre and high performance sports centre
OUR AGENTS ARE THE KIDD’S BEACH EXPERTS! GIVE THEM A CALL TODAY TO VIEW YOUR DREAM HOME.
JAQUI 060 701 1886
PUMLA 082 888 4771
MANDY 078 509 0331
BULELANI 074 635 0834
www.kiddsbeachgreenestate.co.za 043 748 0551
APRIL EVENTS points for your team! 4 People, 8 Events (2 per person), 1 Obstacle Run Event (combined team effort). Kiddies Obstacle & Fun Kids Activities, food stalls and music. Contact: 082 820 5560. 21 April. Garden of Colour at Buffalo City Stadium from 10am. Colour Splash | DJs | Live Performances | Pop up Market | Beer Garden. Tickets at Computicket: R110 [20 Feb - 20 April]; R125 = event day. R150 at the gate. [All tickets include 2 FREE Packets of Colour Powder given at the gate]. *COOLER BOXES ALLOWED TILL 3pm FOR R100 | CANS ONLY. (Only standard size coolers will be allowed with cans only| NO bottles. 21 April. BIKING: Stutt 103 Bike Ride 2018 at Stutterheim Country Club from 5pm. R150 per rider. www.stutt103.co.za Contact: 072 447 0940. 21 April. BODYBUILDING: 2018 IBFF East London Misumzi Wakashe Classic at Selborne College Hall. Live show from 5pm, registration from 9am (R200 & R200 IBFF Affiliation Fee). 076 920 4136 | 078 966 4591. 21 April. Tanja Storm: Ballads, Blues and Beautiful Music at Legends Showcase Venue from 8pm. Contact: 043 735 1586. 22 April. Earth Day 22 April. EQUESTRIAN: Ride Away Dressage Challenge at Border Equestrian Club from 8am to 3pm. Enter at www.bec. org.za Contact: 043 722 6319. 28
26-29 April. Africa Bike Week 2018 at Court Crescent, Quigney. Expect great live entertainment, H-D® dealers, demos, exhibitions, trade aftermarkets, a Ride-In Bike Show, a Mass Ride and much more. It’s also a great chance for H.O.G® members to meet and interact with other riders from across South Africa. See pages 11-13. 27 April. Freedom Day 27-29 April. CYCLING: Mercedes-Benz Mpekweni MTB Classic 2018 at Mpekweni Beach Resort from 8am. www. mpekwenimtb.co.za 27 Apr – 1 May. Gonubie Orchid Society Autumn Show at Gonubie Hotel. 9am. R15 for adults, R10 for seniors and children. 27 April – 1 May. East London Show 2018 at Gonubie Farmer’s Hall. The visitor will be entertained by various ongoing events for example: horse events, cattle auctions, poultry section, flea markets, indoor, outdoor, hall and food stalls. Various entertainment will be provided including a fun fair, bumper car rides and so much more. Contact: 082 874 8214 | 083 281 9556. 28 April. RUNNING: Halcyon Bubble 5km Fun Run at Beacon Bay Country Club from 8am. Food stalls, giant slide, face painting and lots of lucky draw prizes! LIMITED T-shirt ENTRIES - 1000 only. Get your early bird tickets to ensure you receive your race shirt.
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 043 726 2225 / 082 317 6235
FOR THE KIDS
9am - 3pm â&#x20AC;¢ FREE ENTRY
APRIL 2018 | To Advertise: Contact Rentia: 079 594 2267
29
www.beaconbayretailpark.co.za
PICTURE PERFECT 0-6 months
7-12 months
13-18 months
19-24 months
7 APRIL - 29 APRIL 2018 Every Saturday and Sunday in April
Shanbright Photography will be taking professional photographs in the Banking Hall Time: 10am - 1pm Saturdays and Sundays only
R40.00 ENTRY FEE (incl 2 x Jumbos 100 x 150mm)
One will go on the Display Boards for judging & the other one is just for you. Media Sponsor
Like Beacon Bay Retail Park on Facebook
2017 Overall Winners: Uyivile Zwedala & Emelia Veaudry
FOR THE KIDS
HENZEL MAXIFL Eastern Cape Agent
Kidbuddie Kids play houses now available!
The playground specialists! Since 1993
Tel: 043 732 1599 henzelmaxifx@telkomsa.net Main Road, Gonubie
Units are manufactured using SABS approved cylindrical CCA treated pine poles
Visit our facebook page for regular updates on things to do this holiday.
wHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON iN AND AROuND EAST LONDON
APRIL EVENTS How does the Bubble Run work? Entrants can run, walk and play across 5km’s of absolute fun! Participants will go off in waves with FOAM stations along the way R80 for ages 7-16, R100 for 17 and older. Contact: 043 726 5321. Entries are open! Tickets are available online at www. bubblerun.co.za
entry fee: R50 per division; R10 spectators. Contact: 082 096 7441.
28 April. Jack Parow, live at Africa Bike Week 2018 at Court Crescent, Quigney from 10am. Free entry, register at www. quicket.co.za. 083 420 3259.
28 April. Mel Botes, live at Legends from 8pm. Mel Botes is an established adult contemporary singer, songwriter, producer and multiinstrumentalist, known for his versatility, goodwill undertakings as well as his own solo career. Contact: 079 876 0406.
28 April. Celebrating 5 years of Excellence: Amakhosi Supporters Branch Mdantsane at Jeff’s Place from 11am. R100pp. Contact: 071 538 8849. 28 April. GRAPPLING: No Gi Submission Grappling competition at EL Martial Arts Centre from 1.30pm. Comp
28 April. The Comfortably Country Tour at Tea in the Trees from 7pm. A riveting showcase of new and old country music featuring 2 of South Africa’s up and coming artists Zazz and Ren Veldman as well and the chart-topping headliner “Parable Fifteen”. R100pp. Contact: 072 611 2367.
28-29 April. TRAIL RUN: Merrell Hobbit Trail Runs in Hogsback, starting at 6am. 90km, 38km at 16km. Enter at www. mountainrunner.co.za
PLEASE SEE PAGES 12-13 FOR THE AFRICA BIKE WEEK EVENTS LINE UP.
@
The Guild Theatre East London Museum Ann Bryant Art Gallery
24 - 27 May 2018 34
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 043 726 2225 / 082 317 6235
MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATIONS
Residential & Commercial Carpet Cleaning Mattress & Upholstery Cleaning Stain removal admin@centsquare.co.za
Tel: 043 722 2876 • Cell: 082 375 1883
Residential Refurbishment • Project Management Renovations • Carpentry • Tiling • Wooden Decks Building Works • Painting & Decorating • Kitchens & Bathrooms • Custom Built Furniture
Tel: 079 428 5107 | Email: precisionprojects7@gmail.com APRIL 2018 | To Advertise: Contact Rentia: 079 594 2267
35
Classifieds WHAT’S ON
H elen O’ G rady D rama A cademy
082 318 9255 ops orksh Fun W ilding u b e enc Confid ctions Produ
The Plan Man
Architectural and Draughting Service Greg Hand Cell 072 840 9357
Pizzeria 043 7354615 | 043 7354322 10 Epsom Road, Stirling
Pet Shop 043 726 1865 083 320 5308
BOOK A STALL: EL SHOW 2018 27 April to 1 May For indoor & outdoor stands Call: Louise 082 873 2319 (indoor) Fiona 082 874 8214 (outdoor) admin@elshow.co.za
MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATIONS
Household appliances â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all makes Service, repairS & StockiStS of SpareS RobeRt van RensbuRg
agents for:
(owner)
083 227 5034 | 043 722 8842 hoovaticservicesel@gmail.com 12 Browning Street, Quigney
SPECIAL SERVICES
Second Nature Watersports Cnr of Currie & Bonanza Quigney
043 722 1752
For all your car rack system needs
At the best prices APRIL 2018 | To Advertise: Contact Rentia: 079 594 2267
37
SPECIAL SERVICES
NA HO O
N
Mon-fri: 7am - 5pm Sat: 8am - 1pm Pick uP &
Nahoon Shopping Centre (next to Weyers Meats)
DroP off offereD
043 735 0852 kurt@nahoonriver.co.za
For all your laundry & Dry Cleaning requirements
Wash only • Wash, Dry & Fold • Curtains Ironing/Steaming • Blankets & Duvets • Shoe Cleaning
C A R N A BY
The joy of the Lord is our strength 5 Vincent Rd, Vincent, East London Tel: 043 726 5268 Fax: 043 726 5781
COUCH COMPANY
www.carnaby.co.za
My Sofa…My
Better Quality at Better Prices
Way
Made to Measure or standard sizes
043 726 1449 12 Jarvis Rd., Berea (Entrance in Barkly Street)
cvdframers@gmail.com www.cvdframers.co.za
Hours: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 5pm • Sat: 9.30am - 1pm
Framing • Mirrors • Paints • Canvas • Ceramics • Original paintings
Best Prices for Art Materials 38
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 043 726 2225 / 082 317 6235
SHOPPING & SERVICES
Travel Gear
Vincent Park Centre Telephone: 043 726 1256
See our Facebook for specials
28 Pearce Street, Berea, EL â&#x20AC;¢ Tel: 043 726 2200
Footwear Specialists Tel: 043 743 3375 Vincent Park Centre
The Pre-War Grand Prix Races in East London A local newspaper editor takes a gamble By Glenn Hollands
T
he Grand Prix races held in East London from 1934 to 1939 were unlikely events for a small coastal city that rarely if ever made international headlines. But Edward ‘Brud’ Bishop, the motoring editor of the Daily Dispatch at the time had an idea. If he could attract one or two international racing ‘names’ he was sure he could get the East London public flocking to the as yet not existent Prince George circuit. Bishop was a motoring writer and therefore not adverse to a bit of ‘spin.’ He was also a bit of a gambler or at least not somebody who could be described as risk adverse. Because of his powerful vision of a motor race on the newly constructed loop on the West Bank, Bishop was not about to let a few inconvenient facts get in the way of a remarkable story. For one it was a public road, not a race track, motor racing was virtually unknown in the country at the time and very few big racing names overseas had ever heard of South Africa, let alone East London. Another minor snag was that Bishop had no money and no sponsors. Undeterred he cabled news articles to a colleague in the print industry, Sammy Davis, a racing driver and the sports editor of Autocar in London. After a few cleverly worded articles had created the impression that something exciting was about
to be staged in East London, Bishop received, what he termed a “bolt from the blue”. On 22 October 1934, American racer and millionaire Whitney Straight and his brother Michael cabled an offer to compete and bring along British legend Richard Seaman. All they needed was a starting fee of £700. Suddenly there was the prospect of seeing on the track not just strippeddown local bangers but a 2.9 litre super-charged Maserati, a K3 super-charged MG and a Railton, and all driven by some of the best racers in the world. Bishop and his committee leapt into action and readily struck the deal, ignoring for the moment that they had no idea where the £700 would come from. The first investor was the owner of the Beach Hotel – a contributor of 25 guineas, but after a meeting with the head of the Daily Dispatch and pounding the pavements of Oxford Street, the coffers began to swell. But even if the money flowed in, there was the problem of the rickety wooden bridge across the Buffalo River – completely unsuitable for the thousands of spectators that were expected to cross from the East London CBD to the race circuit on the West Bank. A modern steel four-track bridge had recently been completed but was not yet commissioned. Bishop dashed off to Pretoria to meet
This is what racing looked like in 1934! with National Party Minister of Railways and Defence, Oswald Pirow. But this introduced a potential public relations / political fiasco. Pirow was a rightwing politician and a certifiable lunatic to many. He had recently met Hitler and would go on to tour Nazi Germany shortly before the outbreak of war. Bishop was probably uneasy about the Minister’s politics, but he simply had to have the bridge opened by racing day, December 27 1934. Bishop overcame his political reservations to the extent that he would go on to invite Pirow to make a welcoming speech and to present the Barnes Trophy to the winner on the podium – and not just at the first race but subsequent events. Indeed, any foreign racer on the winners podium probably had no idea that he was accepting a trophy from a man who consorted with Nazis and would go on to operate on the very fringes of South African political extremism. Ironically, five years later Bishop himself would return to Britain as a driver during the Luftwaffe blitz on
London, to ‘do his bit’ in the war effort against Hitler, the dictator that Pirow idealised. This was an irony that would not have been lost on Bishop – he was after all a journalist who relished a story with a bit of a twist. The above is the 2nd extract from the book on East London Grand Prix history currently being written by Glenn Hollands and scheduled to be released in time for the historic GP Festival in November. The Festival is organised by the UK’s Speedstream Events and will reunite more than 15 actual cars that raced in the South African Grand Prix between 1934 and 1939. Prime among them will be the turbo-charged Maserati driven to victory in 1934 by American, Whitney Straight. Some of these single seaters developed 240 horsepower and blasted around the East London track at speeds of over 240km/h. Further confirmed appearances are the ERA that won the 1937 Grand Prix and the Riley Ulster that finished second in the same event.
WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON AT
42
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 043 726 2225 / 082 317 6235
TEA IN THE TREES
The famous Eddieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eggs from the Sundays River Valley is now @ Lime Fusion, 3 Frere Road, Vincent 043 727 1266. GMO-free eggs from free-roaming hens, raised on certified organic pastures. APRIL 2018 | To Advertise: Contact Rentia: 079 594 2267
43
RELAX WITH FRIENDS
Come & Relax enjoy
fresh fish
& a chilled drink
in our tranquil setting OPEN
7 DAYS A WEEK 9am - 4.30pm
Great Selection of fiSh and Seafood We USe fiShinG rodS and line onlY - no netS reliable freShneSS - direct from oUr fiShinG boatS To be notified of fresh fish arrival, message your details to 082 498 2848
now available for private functions in the evenings DIRECTIONS: Directly right at top entrance to Latimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing
44
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 043 726 2225 / 082 317 6235
RELAX WITH FRIENDS
RELAX WITH FRIENDS The AmAzing RAce Win cool 12pm to 5pm : Limited space Prizes 084 959 9262 R250 per car, 1 driver & 3 co-drivers catzpubel@gmail.com Boerewors rolls & cider/beer per person Chamberlain Centre, Chamberlain Rd, Berea
26 May 2018
APRIL 2018 | To Advertise: Contact Rentia: 079 594 2267
45
RELAX
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 at Lavender Blue from 7.30am. Contact 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) 46
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 043 726 2225 / 082 317 6235
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
LEARN TO FLY for all your aviation needs
TRAINING PILOTS SINCE 1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
043 736 6181 www.borderaviation.co.za
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
APRIL 2018 | To Advertise: Contact Rentia: 079 594 2267
47
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
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 Visit our facebook page for regular updates on things to do this April.
wHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON iN AND AROuND EAST LONDON 48
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 043 726 2225 / 082 317 6235
EAT & DRINK
RESTAURANT @ AREENA RESORT
APRIL 2018 | To Advertise: Contact Rentia: 079 594 2267
49
Classifieds WHAT’S ON
9A Devereux Ave. Vincent 043 726 6808 / www.spartaneatery.co.za Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11am facebook.com/spartaneatery
Call now!
We help you take your studies to the next level! Become the student you’ve always wanted to be! Classes in: Afrikaans, Mathematics, Science, Information Technology, Raymond Simms 079 089 4416 Student Development Martin Botha 076 516 6999 (Study methods, stress etc.)
tidewaters river lodge Airport Shuttle
available for guests
info@tidewaters.co.za cell: 082 463 7524 Kayak Hire for guests & public
Classified adverts
R90
per month
SHUTTLE SERVICE
Tidewaters Shuttle service Airport Shuttles • Town trips • In & around East London • Transfers to Surrounding Areas & Transkei • Tours to Game Reserves (Cell) 082 463 7524 (A/H) 082 463 7524 info@tidewaters.co.za
50
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 043 726 2225 / 082 317 6235
EAT & DRINK Like our Facebook Page for more updates
Fresh juice and smoothies
Bottom of Beach Road at the entrance to Nahoon Beach
Tel: 083 438 7784
beachbreak@mweb.co.za www.facebook/nahoonbreak OPEN DAILY: 07h30 - 16h45
LAST KITCHEN ORDER: 16h00
Speciality Coffee, Sit-down / Take away Menu, Platters/Catering.
043 721 2823, www.cafebasilsa.com, 3 Tecoma St, Berea
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
APRIL 2018 | To Advertise: Contact Rentia: 079 594 2267
51
EAT & DRINK
52
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 043 726 2225 / 082 317 6235
EAT & DRINK
APRIL 2018 | To Advertise: Contact Rentia: 079 594 2267
53
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. 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. 54
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 043 726 2225 / 082 317 6235
ACCOMMODATION
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
Country Restaurant & Wedding Venue
B&B and Self-Catering Accommodation
15% Easter holiday Discount ernatal@mweb.co.za | 083 703 1711 | www.oppieplaas-haga.co.za
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.
APRIL 2018 | To Advertise: Contact Rentia: 079 594 2267
55
The farm makes for a beautiful wedding venue
Add GPS co-ords: Latitude: -33°11’25.62”; Longitude: 26°47’36.06
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
Charné Mardon • 076 073 1944 charne.mardon@gmail.com • www.glenboyd.co.za
ACCOMMODATION
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
H
SPECTACULAR SEA VIEWS 13 LUXURY SUITES 2 SELF-CATERING UNITS SCRUMPTIOUS BREAKFAST SECURE PARKING EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AIR-CON
APRIL 2018 | To Advertise: Contact Rentia: 079 594 2267
57
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. 16 April - 19 May. Exhibition by Litha Ncokazi which will include some exciting artworks. Please refer back to our facebook page for more detail closer to the time. 20 April - 18 May. Jack Lugg - Retrospective Exhibition and Book launch (The House that Jack Built). Marlene Neumann, master fine art photographer will open the exhibition. Opening time will be confirmed closer to the date. 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, including Norman Catherine and cartoonists Tony Grogan.
FLORADALE FINE ART GALLERY: 043 740 2031 At Floradale Garden Centre. Monday to Saturday 10am – 3pm. Sunday: By appt. 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. 58
DYNAMIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 043 726 2225 / 082 317 6235
TIDES APRIL 2018 Day
High High Low
Low
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
0418 0448 0517 0545 0613 0641 0713 0800 1014 1243 1335 1410 1441 1511 1542 1612 1645 1718 1755 1835 1926 2041 2246 0029 0128 0200 0212 0248 0321 0352
2237 2307 2334 0002 0030 0101 0143 0200 0327 0629 0729 0805 0836 0906 0936 1006 1038 1111 1146 1224 1310 1413 1601 1759 1910 1957 2035 2110 2141 2212
1632 1702 1730 1758 1825 1856 1934 2053 0000 0115 0154 0200 0227 0257 0327 0357 0429 0501 0536 0613 0656 0752 0928 1140 1301 1352 1432 1506 1538 1608
1026 1056 1125 1152 1220 1249 1324 1423 1710 1855 1940 2014 2045 2115 2146 2217 2250 2324 0002 0044 0137 0200 0305 0519 0650 0744 0824 0859 0931 1002
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
FOR THE ULTIMATE IN LUGGAGE & GIFTS
Life's a journey, so pack a bag to suit your lifestyle Shop 1A, Beacon Bay Crossing Cnr N2 & Bonza Bay Road, Beacon Bay • Fax: 086 611 9954 Phone: 043 748 4962 • Mobile: 082 798 3263 Email: seagers@telkomsa.net
Visit our new online shop:
https://seagers.online/ Find us on facebook: Seager’s luggage & gifts Stay up to date with all our latest specials and news