2015
Christmas Markets in and around East London
& Music/Carols
What’s better than ambling around a holiday craft market, looking for unique presents for family and friends and enjoying the feeling of holiday. We’ve gathered some info to make sure you have a wide variety of markets to choose from. What’s On in and around East London
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lekker EVERY SATURDAY: Flea Market in front of the Gonubie Library. EVERY SATURDAY: Farmer’s Market at Lavender Blue from 7.30am. Contact 043 732 1172 for more info. EVERY SUNDAY: Beachfront Flea Market on beachfront in front of the Osner Hotel. 4 Dec. Poquet Pop-Up Evening from 6pm to 8pm at Schwedelm Centre, 35 Main Road, Gonubie. Come and take a browse at our clothing and cbads. Poquet Boutique will be open from 6pm – 8pm for you to
pop in at your leisure. Wine/cool drink will be available. Contact 043 740 2037 for more details. 5 Dec. Berea Gardens Amazing Bazaar from 8.30am at 62 Jarvis Road. Do you Christmas shopping and buy a bargain. 5 Dec. Almost New Baby and Children’s Market at Beaconhurst School Hall, Avalon Road Beacon Bay, from 8am to 11am. Entry R10. Contact Tracey on 082 481 8622 for details.
5 Dec. Stutterheim Farmer’s Craft & Art Market at Eagles Ridge, Stutterheim starting at 9am. Homemade sweets, ceramics, plants, pickles and preserves, cold meats, cheeses and much more. Contact Melanie on 083 357 0152 for more info. 5 Dec. Hand Made & Home Grown Market at Highway Community Church from 9am to 12pm.
5 Dec. Christmas Car Boot Sale from 10am to 2pm at Spargs Beacon Bay. Shop till you drop or sell your goods! Contact Blaire on 082 874 2306 for stall booking. 6 Dec. East London Cantata Choir’s presentation A Christmas Celebration at St John’s Anglican Church, lower Oxford Street, from 4pm. Directed and conducted by Dr Bruce Johnson, accompanist David Finnamore. Admission free, all welcome. For more info contact Yvonne on 082 878 2079.
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6 Dec. Avalon Market at Kidds Beach from 9am to 2pm. Delicious food, antiques, live music and so much more. Contact Kim on 082 900 3141 for info. 11 Dec. Carols by Candlelight with Vocals for Christ at Parkridge Congregational Church 3 Aster Street, Parkridge from 7pm. Tickets can be bought from Parkridge Choir members @ R40 a ticket. Contact the church on 043 733 8301. 12 Dec. NG Buffelsrivier (80 Jan Smuts Rylaan, Greenfields) Koop en Kuier Kersmark van 9vm to 1nm. Ingangsfooie vir die publiek is R30 vir tee/koffie en koek. Verdere navrae kontak Annemarie op 072 218 4719.
12 Dec. Acacia Moonlight Market at Tea in the Trees from 4pm to 9pm. Tom’s Circus & Magical craft market, Christmas craft activities, storytelling, wholesome food and lots of fun. In aid of Acacia Tree School sponsorship program. Contact Madeleine on 074 102 8137 / acaciaschool77@gmail.com for more info or teainthetrees@gmail.com to book a stall.
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13 Dec. Pinecreek Market from 9am to 2pm. Stylish gifts on sale. Contact 043 732 1101 for more info. 13 Dec. Farmer’s Market at The Blue Barn, Mooiplaas, from 9am to 2pm. Blue Barn is 35km outside of East London, 100m off the N2, opposite the turnoff to Kei
Mouth/Haga Haga Contact 082 855 7688 for more details. 16 Dec. Market at Yellowwood Forest from 9am to 2pm. Contact 043 841 1598 for more details 19 Dec. Carols by Candlelight at the EL Zoo from 6pm to 8.30pm. R30 per person (plus gifts for animals, food and bread for various animals in the zoo). Tickets available from the kiosk. Contact 043 742 5386 for more info.
19-20 Dec. Christmas Fair at Gonubie Sports Field starting from 10am. Beer tent and entertainment, festival eats and food court, toys and gifts, jumping castles, photos with Santa and so much more. Contact 083 225 0871 for more info. 20 Dec. Murambi Rose CafĂŠ Carols and Market. Market starts at 4pm, carols about 5.30pm. Bring a blanket to sit on. Food and drink on sale. No entrance fee. Contact 043 737 4045 for more info.
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22 Dec. Christmas Market @ 2Swans from 4pm. Father Christmas, carols, jumping castle and lots of Christmas goodies. Bring a pressie for the tree. Contact 083 659 8899 for more details. 22 & 23 Dec. Carols by Candlelight at Pine Creek Kiddie’s Area from 7.30pm. Kids are invited to hang their wish list on the Christmas tree. Contact 043 732 1101 for more info. 23 Dec. Market at Yellowwood Forest from 9am to 2pm. Contact 043 841 1598 for more details.
HOLIDAY EVENTS 2015
take a drive, stay a while! 12 Dec Sat
4pm
19 Dec Sat
11am Surprise visit from Barney and Friends. Photographer will be on site for photos.
19 Dec Sat
9am
Inaugural Ale Trail “Soul Run” 5km & 10km Trail Run Emerald Vale At Emerald Vale Brewery, Chintsa East. This will be 043 738 9688 held in aid of the Chintsa East Soup Kitchen.
22 Dec Tues
4pm
Christmas Market at 2 Swans.
22 Dec Tues 23 Dec Wed
19:30 Carols by candle light in the kiddie’s area with 19:30 kiddies hanging their wish lists on the Christmas tree.
23 Dec Wed
10am SANBS Blood Drive, show your support and donate, “Your blood saves lives” 6pm Christmas Eve Buffet, The Cricketer Restaurant at 2 Swans - Bookings essential
24 Dec Thur
Acacia Moonlight Market: This year at Tea-in-theTrees. TOM’s CIRCUS & Magical craft market, Christmas craft activities, storytelling, wholesome food and lots of fun. In aid of Acacia Tree School sponsorship program.
Acacia-Tree 0741028137
Pinecreek 043 732 1101
2 Swans 083 659 8899 Pinecreek 043 732 1101 Areena Resort 043 734 3005 2 Swans 083 659 8899
24 Dec Thur
8pm
Santa Clause arriving on the Pinecreek steam train, Pinecreek delivering gifts to the children. (Parents to drop gifts 043 732 1101 before 3pm. Photographer will be onsite for photoshoot with Santa.
24 Dec Thur
7pm
Christmas Evening Buffet R250pp - bookings only. Includes welcome drink.
25 Dec Fri
12pm Christmas Lunch. Bookings essential.
25 Dec Fri 26 Dec Sat
Pinecreek 043 732 1101
Umnenga Lodge 043 734 3363 12:30 Christmas Lunch Buffet R350pp - bookings only Areena Quays 043 734 3005 11am Surprise visit from Barney and friends. Photographer Pinecreek will be on site for photos. 043 732 1101
27 Dec Sun
Umnenga Trail Run for information call.
31 Dec Thur
8pm
New Year’s Eve dinner.
31 Dec Thur
7:30
Cowboys & Indian themed New Year’s Bash – biggest new year’s bash on the East Coast.
Umnenga Lodge 043 734 3363 Pinecreek 043 732 1101 Umnenga Lodge 043 734 3363
Areena Riverside Resort DAILY: Quadbike Safari Tours 60 min @ R290pp (min 2 persons) bookings only 043 734 3055 Segway Safari Tours 20 mins @ R150pp (min 2 persons) bookings only 043 734 3055 Ama Zing Zing Zipline @ R340pp (min 6 persons) bookings only 043 734 3055 Murambi Roses: Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: Rose tours between 10AM and 2:30PM 043 737-4828 Umnenga Lodge Restaurant open Wednesday Thursday & Friday call 043 734 3363 for weekly specials, kids play area available.
GUILD THEATRE 043 743 0704
10 Dec. Mathuli Mthembu, live at the Guild Theatre from 6pm. Mathuli Mthembu is a recorded gospel artist whose music has and still is an inspiration to many. Mathuli is hosting a live gospel show and live video and audio recording, featuring Ayanda Shange from Joyous Celebration as a guest artist. Tickets at R100 is available through Computicket. For more info contact 043 743 0704/5. 14 Dec. Dynamic Dance Academy presents: A New Journey at the Guild Theatre from 6.30pm. Tickets are R70 and available from Computicket. For more info contact Vicky on 073 941 6893. 15 Dec. What the EFF? at the Guild Theatre from 7.30pm. It’s hard to live in South Africa for more than five minutes without looking around in wide-eyed bewilderment, and asking: “What the EFF?”. Tickets at R150 available from Computicket. Contact the Theatre on 043 743 0704 17 Dec. Centrestage:The Beatles Forever Fab at the Guild Theatre from 7.30pm. Centrestage pays tribute to the fabulous four with their latest show, `The Beatles - Forever Fab’. Tickets are R140 and available from Computicket 18 Dec. Centrestage: Neil Diamond Jazz Singer Returns at the Guild Theatre from 7.30pm. Centrestage makes a welcome return with `Hello Again’ to a return season of the enormously popular tribute to Neil Diamond. Tickets at R150pp available from Computicket. Contact the Theatre on 043 743 0704 for more info. 26 Dec. Bobby van Jaarsveld at the Guild Theatre from 7.30pm. Bobby van Jaarsveld & Orkes se Tien Jaar Treffer Konsert! Hierdie is ‘n heerlike konsert met ‘n lewendige orkes vir die hele gesin. Tickets R150pp, book at Computicket. Contact 043 743 0704/5 for more info. 28 Dec. Karlien van Jaarsveld at the Guild Theatre from 7.30pm. Sy gaan saam met haar orkes musiek van haar nuutste album Uitklophou kom optree. Bring jou gesin en vriende en kom geniet hierdie konsert saam met Karlien en haar musikante. Tickets R130pp from Computicket. Contact 043 743 0704 for more details.