Daily Calendar of events continued on page 2 BEQUIA THIS WEEK Noah‘s Arkade – Meet Bequia Artists, see their enchanting island designs! Sample tropical juices & snacks 10am – 5pm 458 3424 Sailors Café, Ocar – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. The “Singing Chef" & "Patches” on piano tonight! VHF 68/593 0517 The Fig Tree, Belmont Walkway - Creole Cuisine, opening 7am, B‘fast, luch, dinner 7.30pm 457 3008 Coco’s Place, Ocar - The place to be on Fridays – laid back atmosphere, Elvis live on pan, res. pl VHF 68/458 3463 Papa’s Bar, Ocar Reform – Open 10am, BBQ with chef Elvis, “Cherry 'n' B” acoustic 5.30pm til… 457 3443 Maria’s French Terrace – Open 8am; Sunset Happy Hour today 6-7.30pm, Amanda Gooding live from 7pm! VHF 68/458 3337 L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool, open for lunch & dinner - Stan & Cora live on keyboard & sax VHF 68/457 3555 Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina – Dinner + live music J Gool and De Real Ting 7.30pm 458 3900/3222 Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - Fabulous Lobster Dinner, beautiful setting, - live music with J. Gool & De Real Ting VHF 68/458 1600 Papa’s Bar, Ocar Reform – Open from 10am until… Special Oxtail Soup, food all day & evening… 457 3443 Coco’s Place, Ocar - Great location, delicious food, Lunch & Dinner - great harbour view! VHF 68/458 3463 Keegan’s, Lower Bay – Saturday Mingle by the beach, BBQ & cold drinks, from 7pm until… VHF 68/458 3530 Tantie Pearl’s – 3-Course prix fixe dinner menu only EC$70, live String Music, see ad p. 2 VHF 68/457 3160 Gingerbread Restaurant – Award winning legendary Blues & Jazz Pianist David Maxwell live from 6.30 VHF 68/458 3800 Bequia Sunshine School Auction @ Gingerbread Restaurant - Viewing 11.30am, Auction 1pm. See page 5 Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, reef snorkeling, exploring, US$125 all inc. 457 3888 /495 0886/9 Atelier/Gallery Claude Victorine, Lower Bay - Paintings by Louloune, art work on silk and more 458 3150 Mangos Beach Bar & Restaurant, Lower Bay - Sunday Beach Splash -Twilight live from 2pm 458 3361 Bagatelle@Bequia Beach Hotel - Lazy Sunday lunch by the beach. String band Cool Strummings VHF 68/458 1600 Coco’s Place, Ocar - West Indian Buffet Lunch: Curry, fish & more - only EC$45, open daily VHF 68/458 3463 De Reef, Lower Bay – The place to be on Sunday, great sandwiches & lunches VHF 68/458 3958 Frangipani Hotel - Waterfront Bar, solo pan artist Elvis Seales from 5pm, dinner from 6.30pm VHF 68/458 3255 L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool, open for lunch & dinner - Stan & Cora live on keyboard & sax VHF 68/457 3555 Gingerbread Restaurant – Dinner music by De Real Ting, Bequia folk songs, calypso and more… VHF 68/458 3800 The Fig Tree - Pre-Valentine Dinner & Dance with Harmonites String and Steel Orchestra. See ad p 2 457 3008 De Reef, Lower Bay – Special Valentines Day Lunch with Syl McIntosh from St. Vincent on sax VHF 68/458 3958 Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - Once in a life time romantic Valentines Dinner, unique setting right by the beach VHF 68/458 1600 L’Auberge des Grenadines, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool, fine French dining - Stan & Cora live! VHF 68/457 3555 Whaleboner Bar & Restaurant, Belmont Walkway - Dinner & BBQ from 7pm, “Twilight” live! VHF 68/458 3233 Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Open for lunch & dinner Monday to Saturdays – right on the beach! VHF 68/457 3762 Tantie Pearl’s – Special Valentines Day dinner, romantic setting perfect view, res early pl. VHF 68/457 3160 Coco’s Place, Ocar - Romantic Valentines Day Dinner, perfect setting, reserve early! VHF 68/458 3463 NO. 491 Feb 11th - Feb 17th 2011 Fri 11th Sat 12th S un 13th Mon 14th Saturday Feb 12th at the Rotary Club, Lower Bay. from 7pm until… Live String Band! Delicious Soup, BBQ Fish, Chicken or Pork with macaroni pie, coleslaw, breadfruit salad etc - Donation only $35.00!! Tickets sold in advance at Bequia Tourism Office or at the venue on the night! ROTARY CLUB OF BEQUIA - VALENTINES BBQ! ♥ ♥ Valentines Day frangipani HOTEL • RESTAURANT • BAR Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Phone: 458-3255 [email protected]www.frangipanibequia.com Thursday Night: BBQ & Jump Up with Elite Steel Band! US imported striploin steak + fabulous Buffet with wide assortment of local gourmet dishes, fresh bread, seafood Salads and delicious Desserts - Reservations essential!
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BEQUIATHIS WEEK
Noah‘s Arkade – Meet Bequia Artists, see their enchanting island designs! Sample tropical juices & snacks 10am – 5pm 458 3424 Sailors Café, Ocar – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. The “Singing Chef" & "Patches” on piano tonight! VHF 68/593 0517The Fig Tree, Belmont Walkway - Creole Cuisine, opening 7am, B‘fast, luch, dinner 7.30pm 457 3008Coco’s Place, Ocar - The place to be on Fridays – laid back atmosphere, Elvis live on pan, res. pl VHF 68/458 3463Papa’s Bar, Ocar Reform – Open 10am, BBQ with chef Elvis, “Cherry 'n' B” acoustic 5.30pm til… 457 3443Maria’s French Terrace – Open 8am; Sunset Happy Hour today 6-7.30pm, Amanda Gooding live from 7pm! VHF 68/458 3337L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool, open for lunch & dinner - Stan & Cora live on keyboard & sax VHF 68/457 3555Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina – Dinner + live music J Gool and De Real Ting 7.30pm 458 3900/3222
Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - Fabulous Lobster Dinner, beautiful setting, - live music with J. Gool & De Real Ting VHF 68/458 1600Papa’s Bar, Ocar Reform – Open from 10am until… Special Oxtail Soup, food all day & evening… 457 3443Coco’s Place, Ocar - Great location, delicious food, Lunch & Dinner - great harbour view! VHF 68/458 3463Keegan’s, Lower Bay – Saturday Mingle by the beach, BBQ & cold drinks, from 7pm until… VHF 68/458 3530 Tantie Pearl’s – 3-Course prix fixe dinner menu only EC$70, live String Music, see ad p. 2 VHF 68/457 3160Gingerbread Restaurant – Award winning legendary Blues & Jazz Pianist David Maxwell live from 6.30 VHF 68/458 3800
Bequia Sunshine School Auction @ Gingerbread Restaurant - Viewing 11.30am, Auction 1pm. See page 5Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, reef snorkeling, exploring, US$125 all inc. 457 3888 /495 0886/9Atelier/Gallery Claude Victorine, Lower Bay - Paintings by Louloune, art work on silk and more 458 3150Mangos Beach Bar & Restaurant, Lower Bay - Sunday Beach Splash -Twilight live from 2pm 458 3361Bagatelle@Bequia Beach Hotel - Lazy Sunday lunch by the beach. String band Cool Strummings VHF 68/458 1600Coco’s Place, Ocar - West Indian Buffet Lunch: Curry, fish & more - only EC$45, open daily VHF 68/458 3463De Reef, Lower Bay – The place to be on Sunday, great sandwiches & lunches VHF 68/458 3958Frangipani Hotel - Waterfront Bar, solo pan artist Elvis Seales from 5pm, dinner from 6.30pm VHF 68/458 3255L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool, open for lunch & dinner - Stan & Cora live on keyboard & sax VHF 68/457 3555Gingerbread Restaurant – Dinner music by De Real Ting, Bequia folk songs, calypso and more… VHF 68/458 3800The Fig Tree - Pre-Valentine Dinner & Dance with Harmonites String and Steel Orchestra. See ad p 2 457 3008
De Reef, Lower Bay – Special Valentines Day Lunch with Syl McIntosh from St. Vincent on sax VHF 68/458 3958Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - Once in a life time romantic Valentines Dinner, unique setting right by the beach VHF 68/458 1600L’Auberge des Grenadines, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool, fine French dining - Stan & Cora live! VHF 68/457 3555Whaleboner Bar & Restaurant, Belmont Walkway - Dinner & BBQ from 7pm, “Twilight” live! VHF 68/458 3233Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Open for lunch & dinner Monday to Saturdays – right on the beach! VHF 68/457 3762Tantie Pearl’s – Special Valentines Day dinner, romantic setting perfect view, res early pl. VHF 68/457 3160Coco’s Place, Ocar - Romantic Valentines Day Dinner, perfect setting, reserve early! VHF 68/458 3463
NO. 491 Feb 11th - Feb 17th
2011
Fri 11th
Sat 12th
Sun 13th
Mon 14th
Saturday Feb 12th at the Rotary Club, Lower Bay. from 7pm until…
Live String Band!Delicious Soup, BBQ Fish, Chicken or Pork with macaroni pie,
coleslaw, breadfruit salad etc - Donation only $35.00!!Tickets sold in advance at Bequia Tourism Office or at the venue on the night!
ROTARY CLUB OF BEQUIA - VALENTINES BBQ!
♥
♥
Valentines Day
frangipani HOteL • ReStAuRANt • BAR
Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Phone: 458-3255 [email protected] www.frangipanibequia.com
Thursday Night: BBQ & Jump Up with Elite Steel Band!US imported striploin steak + fabulous Buffet with wide assortment of local gourmet dishes,
fresh bread, seafood Salads and delicious Desserts - Reservations essential!
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BEQUIA THIS WEEKFriendship Rose Classic Schooner - Visit Mustique, famous bars, lunch on board, US$125 all inc. 457 3888/495 0886/9Dive Bequia - Free SCUBA lesson @ 1.30pm. Min. age 8. Small groups, great fun! Call Cathy 458 3504/495 9929Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Tuesday Night Beach BBQ with Bequia Blues Band from 8.30pm until... VHF 68/457 3762Keegan’s, Lower Bay - “Movie on the Roof” right by the beach, starts 7.30pm VHF 68/458 3530 Sailors Café, Ocar – Quiz Night! 7pm for 7.30pm start, EC$5. Don't miss it! VHF 68/593 0517
Sugar Hill, Mount Pleasant – Lobster Special Night with String Music, great location, res please VHF 68/458 3773Bagatelle@Bequia Beach Hotel - Beach BBQ buffet on the beach, EC$85pp, Live reggae music ”Twilight“ 7pm VHF 68/458 1600L’Auberge, Hamilton - Open for lunch & dinner, prix fixe menu only EC$80 - Stan & Cora live! VHF 68/457 3555Maria’s French Terrace – Sunset Hour 6-7.30. Award winning legendary Blues & Jazz Pianist David Maxwell 7pm VHF 68/458 3337Keegan’s, Lower Bay - Special Buffet Dinner 7.30pm - only EC$60, Elvis on steel pan VHF 68/458 3530 Papa’s Bar, Ocar Reform - Mama's Delicious Italian Night! 457 3443
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, reef snorkeling, exploring, US$125 all inc. 457 3888 /495 0886/9Maranne’s Ice Cream, Gingerbread Cafe - Sundaes, sorbets and yoghurt too! Open daily 10am–5.30pm 458 3041Frangipani - World-famous Barbecue & Jump-up with the Elite Steel Band - res. essential! VHF 68/458 3255Maria’s French Terrace – Musical Entertainment by De Real Ting String Band from 7pm Happy Hour 6-7.30pm VHF 68/458 3337
mac’s pizzeria Open 11:00am - 10:00pm Situated between Frangipani and Plantation House Open 7 days a week! Reservations VHF ch 68, tel: 458-3474
Tues 15th
Wed 16th
Thur 17th
THE FIG TREE Belmont Walkway – next to Mac’s Pizzeria
Bagatelle RestaurantOpen Daily - Fabulous Beachside Restaurant & Beach Bar
Once in a liFetime - Valentines DayGourmet menu: 4-course ec$ 145, 2-course ec$105
incl. a glass of sparkling wine - amazing swedish & Jamaican chefsUnique romantic setting right on the beach in beautiful Friendship
Please make reservations! ♥♥
GENERAL INFORMATIONTaxis/Water Taxis call VHF on Channel 68
Dollar Vans depart regularly from Port Elizabeth
Bequia Hospital 458 3294
Bequia Police Station 458 3350 VHF 16 “ZedQS Bequia”
Post Office Mon - Fri: 9.00am-12noon, 1pm-3.00pm Saturday closed
Customs & Immigration: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 4pm (closed 12-1pm), Sat: 8.30am - 12 noon, 3pm - 6pm, Sun: 9am - 12 noon; 3pm - 6pmAn overtime fee may be charged - Clearing in and out outside office hours and on Public Holidays is normally possible by arrangement.
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BEQUIA North
L’Auberge des grenAdines in HAMILTON • Open for Lunch & Dinner
Gourmet French Cuisine • Excellent wines • Live Lobster Pool Prix fixe or a la carte menu
“Stan & Cora” LIVE on Friday, Sunday, Monday & WednesdaySpectacular view
Day Trips to Mustique & Neighbouring Islands with experienced Local Skipper 35ft Cabin Cruiser US$80 per person Trips to St. Vincent by arrangement Call: 458 3086 / 495 2617 "A fabulous day out!"
BALANCE TOURS
EXPLORE THE GRENADINES IN STYLEAboard 61ft S/Y SUDIKI
4-day Charter on a Luxury Yacht • Sail, Snorkel, Hike, Dive…
• All Meals & Ship’s Bar included • 2 Queen-Sized Cabins • from US$250 pp. per day• Fully Licenced & Insured • Tel (784) 528 - 4440 [email protected] www.yachtsudiki.com
Activities
FREE PIANO LESSONSAT O’CAR
NO CHARGE!Call John
for details 455 7631
Dive Bequia (26 years of diving Bequia)• PADI Nitrox courses and diving also available• Snorkeling equipment for sale and hire. Expert advice on fitting• Three dive trips daily, beach/yacht pick upTelephone Cathy on 458 3504 / 495 9929 or visit us next to Gingerbread
Mustique, Tobago Cays, St Vincent, Mayreau, Canouan and beyond
∑ Dive trips at 9:00, 11:30 anD 2:30 Mon – sat∑ sunday and night Dives by appointment∑ paDi Discover scuba to assistant instructor∑ sales & service of most brands of scuba gear
PADI
personalized service means a great value… Unequaled experience!next to Mac’s pizzeria 458-3826 vHF 68
BeQUia Dive aDventUres • paDi
INDIGO BAY YACHTS35 Years experience in the Caribbean
25 Years in Yacht Charter – motor, catamarans, sail.Professional advice and unbiased guide to the finest unique fleet Tel: +44 1590 673575Email: [email protected] Website: www.indigobay.co.uk
For more information on the Auction or the Sunshine School itself, please contact Anne Martindale 457 3644
The Bequia Sunshine School Auction is THIS Sunday and it is shaping up to be one of the best ever, with a great selection of items donated. Here's an updated list of just some of the lots which hopefully will whet your appetite:
Uniden MC1020 Marine VHF Base Station (new)Sail to Isle de Quatre, 56 Catamaran, incl. lunch, drinksTiffany silver BraceletYamaha FG 441S acoustic GuitarGreek hand woven striped wool Throw/wallhangingBequia Easter Regatta 2011 Mount Gay Red Cap Genius Slim 1320 1.3 megapixel Web Cam (new)Dinner for two with wine at Jack’s BarWatercolour by Anthony CharlesRare 1794 print map of St. Vincent, hand coloured, c. 1810Canvas Hammock in bag (unused)A selection of silver BraceletsRed coral and freshwater pearl PendantLIME folding canvas ArmchairA pair of hand blown glass Oil LampsA pair of hand-stitched, custom-made ladies Cowboy Boots100% natural Indian cotton Mosquito NetTwo vintage stoneware “pop” BottlesDinner, bed and breakfast for Two at Bequia Beach Hotel
Dinner for Two at Papa’s with wineTrip for 2 on Friendship Rose - Tobago Cays or MustiqueSet of 60 Rembrandt Artist Pastels (unused)A carved wood fish Clock by Tim GiarrosoA set of 6 Glass fruit BowlsA “Crescent” entry level cutaway acoustic GuitarWide selection of Art JewelleryQualcomm Global Start Sat Phone"New York Industrie" blue silk polka dot ShirtSunshine School Bedspread & other craft itemsPatchwork TableclothScrimshaw handled bread Knife, carved with mermaidCommercial grade Fabric Steamer25 Marine CDs, incl. charts, weather software etcYamaha RX V800 ReceiverDinner for Two at Devil’s Table with wineWicker Armchair…and there's still more coming in! Ask anyone who has been to a previous Sunshine School
auction and they’ll tell you it’s really not to be missed – great bargains, a great cause and hugely entertaining! So make a note – Sunday 13th February is one afternoon that you should NoT spend on the beach!
Viewing from 11.30am - Auction starts 1pm sharp! Sandwiches, snacks and drinks will be on sale. All proceeds go directly to benefit the Bequia Sunshine School for Children with Special Needs
BequIA SuNSHINe SCHooL 20TH ANNuAL CHArITY AuCTIoN
Sunday 13th February upstairs at the Gingerbread Restaurant
Fitness / HealtH
Dr. Gregory ThomasBequia: Mondays & Thursdays, 3pm – 6pm
We install: • Intruder Alarms • Fire Detection • CCTV • Access Control • Security Lighting • Automatic Gates
BEAUTIFUL BEQUIA - DVDA Personal Guide by John Cawsey
EC$40 from Bookshop or Tourism Office
OPERA CONCERT – DVDFilmed at St. Mary’s Church Bequia Jan 2010
only EC$30 Call John 455 7631
BeQuia sailinG CluB 2011 reGaTTa T-sHirTs!
Only eC$50 - great gifts! also ladies strap Tops, ladies Tanks
Caps & Canvas Bags For sale at the Frangi and Tourism Office
MARANNE’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
Delicious Gourmet Ice Cream &
Fruit Sorbets, Frozen Yogurt, Fresh Natural YogurtSundaes and Splits, Qts and half gal Tubs to take awayAll Natural Ingredients
downstairs at GinGerbread cafe tel: 593 7264
A unique Treasure Trove of Enchanting Island Gifts
“The BEST gifts in Bequia!”Noah’s arkade Visit noah’s arkade on back street opposite doris fresh food friday feb 11th from 10am - 5pm
Showcasing enchanting original island designs and paintings by Bequia artists Julie Lea & Pinky& Bags and Jewellery by Alex Grant from St. Vincent • Irresistible gifts for Valentine’s Day
Sample local juices and snacks while you meet the artists! In the Harbour, Back Street - opp. Doris’ Fresh Food - Mon to Friday 9am – 5pm • Sat: 9am – 1pm Tel: (784) 458 3424
…continued from previous page rEal EstatE / villa rEntals / apartmEnts
(Yacht provisioning and much more)Simply the Best Bread, Pastries and Sandwiches!
Open dailyBayshore Mall - next to Customs Tel 458 3181 VHF 68
LINA’S Bread & Delicatessen
ServiceS / Shopping
• design & construction of your dream garden • garden maintenance• irrigation systems - design and installation
CREATIVE LANDSCAPECall Andrew or Delphine for a free consultationCell: 533 1500 or 533 1600 • Landline: 458 [email protected] www.hadleygardens.com Based in Bequia
Landscaping • Irrigation Design & Installation Garden Consultancy & MaintenancePlant Sales • Disease & Pest Control
Over 8 years of experience on Mustique Now operating on Bequia for 3 ½ years
SLUMBEREST SLEEP PRODUCTS (B'DOS) LTD.“Crafting the World’s Finest Mattresses since 1938”
“RESTONIC” SPRING MATTRESSES & DIVANS @ V.A.T. FREE PRICES!
“The Mattress with the Marvelous Middle”Great prices! Great Customer Service! Custom orders welcome!Inexpensive, hassle free export & shipment direct to Bequiaand throughout the region … Minimal admin fee for shipment and export paperwork email: [email protected] • www.restoniccaribbean.com
Tel. (246) 420-7625 - ask for Mr. Carmel Carter
“Finally -
a good night's sleep
starting with
a great mattress!”
Nature ZoneLower Bay, Bequia
Organically Grown Herbs & Vegetables Roquette/Arugula, Asian & Mustard Greens Mixed Salads, String Beans & much more…
Harvest Fresh Daily! Ask for JacquelineOpen Mon to Sat 9am - 5pm Tel: 458 3793
Doris Fresh FooDNow located in Back street! (formerly Le Petit Jardin)
Imported meats, cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables.Fine wines and spirits!