Family Christmas Markets, music and carols.

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2017

Christmas Markets & Music/Carols in and around East London


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 2018



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lekker 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. 2 Dec. Farm Market at Maren Oppi-Plaas, Thornpark from 9am. Contact: 071 642 0899. 2 Dec. Stutterheim Farmer’s Craft & Art Market at Eagles Ridge from 9am. 083 357 0152.


2 Dec. Craft Market at Step Up Education, 134 Goodall Rd Amalinda from 10am to 3pm. Contact: 084 645 9644. 2-3 Dec. King’s Mall Christmas Market, Gonubie from 10am to 1pm. Contact: 082 924 6217. 3 Dec. Avalon Craft & Country Market at Kidds Beach from 9am to 2pm. 082 900 3141. 3 Dec. Food & Craft Market at Tea in the Trees, Cnr Chintsa West from 9am to 2pm. Contact: Kate 072 611 2367. 9 Dec. Acacia Tree Moonlit Market at Tea in the Trees from 4pm to 9pm. Contact: Kate 072 611 2367. 9-10 Dec. King’s Mall Christmas Market, Gonubie from 10am to 1pm. Contact: 082 924 6217.


10th & 31st December

Old Selbornian Club

50 stalls "the place to be seen"

10 Dec. Bunker’s Market, Circus Field @ Old Selbornian Club. 50 stalls from 9am. A high quality market- with different and interesting items. A food court and seating area under the tents to relax and enjoy. Safe parking and free entry to the market.


The popular Acacia Tree Moonlight Market is back! Hosted at the beautiful new venue at Tea in The Trees it is a great way to start your Christmas season shopping with beautiful stalls, Christmas goodies, Tom's circus, games, raffle, food and some carol singing once the stars are out. All proceeds will go to the Acacia Tree sponsorship program - providing a nurturing and enriching education for children age 31/2 to 6 years old in Chintsa and surrounds. Free entry! To book a stall please inbox Kate at Teain-the-Trees.




17 December. Annual Carols on the Lawn & Market event! Bring your family, a blanket and a picnic if you like! There will be food and craft stalls available! Market will start at 4pm and Carols will start at 6pm. Please note that this is a FREE community event!If you are interested in having a stall, please contact us on murambirosecafe@gmail.com :-)


10 Dec. Market at Tea in the Trees with live music from 9am. Contact: Kate 072 611 2367. 15 Dec. Fine & Fabulous Festive Market at Pinecreek Restaurant & Farmstall from 5pm to 8pm. Free entry, craft stalls, music, eats and treats. Contact: 083 784 1558. 16 Dec. Craft & Farmers Market at Yellowwood Forest, Morgan Bay from 9am. Contact: 043 841 1598. 16-17 Dec. King’s Mall Christmas Market, Gonubie from 10am to 1pm. Contact: 082 924 6217. 16-20 Dec. Ann Bryant Art, Food and Craft Market. Night Markets on 17, 19, 20 December. Live performances from Transkei Republik, Jason Gladwin, Shapeshifting Trio, to name a few. R5pp, pay on the day. Activities include: Art exhibition tours; Art workshops, Kids paint and art in Moms and tots area, Kids Treasure hunt, High tea, Craft gin and wine tasting and much much more. 043 722 4044. 17 Dec. Market at Tea in the Trees with live music from Jono Buitendag from 9am. 17 Dec. Avalon Craft & Country Market at Kidds Beach from 9am to 2pm. Contact: 082 900 3141. 21 Dec. Xmas Market at 2Swans, East Coast Resorts Road, Jikileza Route from 4pm with Father Xmas and live music by Bryan Daniels. Entry: R10 per car. 083 659 8899.



6 December. Carols with Cows, Rockclyffe Dairy Farm, Cove Rock. 6pm – 8pm. Entry is free. Tractor rides 18:00 - 18:40; Reindeer Hunt 18:00 18:30; Food stalls open 18:00 - 20:00; Musical item 19:15 - 19:30; Carols will start after dark. A wonderful event perfect for families in a great setting of a dairy farm. Muscians will play Christmas Carols for all to sing-a-long with. Bring along your own picnic blanket, candle with holders, and your wallet etc. Food ands drinks will be on sale from 6 onwards. All proceeds with go towards a free holiday club for the West Bank side of EL Loads of fun for the whole family. Rockclyffe Dairy Farm, Cove Rock, GPS -33.083593, 27.810144. For further information please contact claire.debruin2@gmail.com or 043 736 3040.

BATHURST MARKETS


Summer Sundowners

It’s summer and party season, so get your cocktail shakers out. These fruity, refreshing drinks will complete your summer sundowner evenings and are perfect New Year’s Eve party drinks. Leave out the alcohol for delicious “mocktails”

Pineapple Daiquiri In a blender, mix one-and-half-shots of rum, two shots of pineapple purée, one shot of sugar syrup, four shots of pineapple juice and lots of ice. Serve in a tall glass with a pineapple slice. Strawberry Flamingo Muddle three lime halves in a cocktail shaker with one-and-a-half shots of vodka, four strawberries, a shot of sugar syrup and a drizzle of honey. Pour through a strainer into a glass filled with crushed ice. Top with strawberry juice and serve with lime wedges.

22 Dec. Christmas Night Market at Thistlewoods, Gonubie from 3pm. Contact: 078 053 8449. 23 Dec. Craft & Farmers Market at Yellowwood Forest, Morgan Bay from 9am. Contact: 043 841 1598. 23 Dec. Avalon Craft & Country Market at Kidds Beach from 9am to 2pm. Contact: 082 900 3141. 23 Dec. Xmas Evening Market at Maren Oppi-Plaas, Thornpark from 12noon till late. Carols by Candlelight, Nativity play, visit from Santa and more. If you want Santa to hand your child a present, please bring with. Contact: 071 642 0899. 24 Dec. Food & Craft Market and Xmas Carols at Tea in the Trees from 9am to 2pm. Contact: 072 611 2367.




28 Dec. Craft & Farmers Market at Yellowwood Forest from 9am. 043 841 1598. 31 Dec. Bunker’s Market, Circus Field @ Old Selbornian Club. 50 stalls from 9am. 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.


31 Dec. Market and live music at Tea in the Trees from 9am. Kate 072 611 2367. 31 Dec. Avalon Craft & Country Market at Kidds Beach from 9am to 2pm. Contact: 082 900 3141.


BEACH HOTEL, SELF CATERING, WEDDING & CONFERENCE VENUE Experience the best of the Wild Coast this December in Haga Haga Daily pub meals overlooking the ocean!

Beach • Tidal Pool • Lagoon • Swimming pool • Restaurant/Bar. Pool • Darts • Hiking • MTB Trails • Horse Riding • Bird Watching • Fishing • Game Drives 23 December 2017 5, 10 & 15km Trail Runs 8am

27 December 2017 5km Nite Race 6:30pm

31 December 2017 New Year’s Bash – DJ Rick Earth Tickets R50

Tel: 043 841 1670 • haga@intekom.co.za • www.hagahagahotel.co.za




Join us for our annual Carol service on 10 December 2017 at 6pm. An evening suitable for the entire family. No entry fee. Quigney.

Come and browse for Christmas goodies and gifts something to delight everyone ....food and much more. Stall enquiries email Linda Jacobs (Linda@eldeals.co.za). 71 Vincent Gardens North Rd, Vincent.


The Fun Run/Walk of the Xmas Season !!! Bring the whole family to enjoy a Fun Run/Walk, food stalls, crafts, music, fun activities for the kids and much more!! Your 4-legged kids are also part of your family so don’t forget to bring them along as well!! There will be prizes for the best dressed owner & pet ... so get into the Christmas Spirit, get dressed into matching outfits - not forgetting the Jingle Bells of course!! Come and enjoy your morning family run/walk - hosted by Gonubie Harriers, in aid of the EL SPCA at Gonubie Sports Field. R20 entrance fee, and pet food or cash donations for the SPCA will be greatly appreciated! Your help will help the SPCA to help those 4-legged furbabies in their care!!! Entry forms are available from Gonubie Harriers and EL SPCA. Hurry and get yours now !!!!






Christmas time is family time. Visit our facebook page regularly for updates on activities for the whole family.

Have a safe and blessed Christmas What’s On in and around East London



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