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Tel: 043 748 2998 | Spargs Centre, Beacon BayOpen daily from 11am - 10pm
LIFE BEACON BAY HOSPITAL. 24-h accident and emergency unit. Tel: 043 711 5100LIFE ST DOMINIC’S HOSPITAL. 24-h trauma and emergency unit. Tel: 043 707 9000FRERE 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
Ann Bryant Art Gallery. St Marks Road Tel 043 722 40449.30am to 5pm on Mon to Fri. 9.30am to noon on Sat. Admission is freeCVD FRAMERS. Framing/Gallery/Supplies. 12 Jarvis Rd, Berea. 043 726 1449The Gallery at Inkwenkwezi. Stephanie 072 238 0950. www.visualart.co.zaArts Unlimited. 6 Bell Rd, Vincent. 043 726 3355Floradale Fine Art. Mon - Sat: 10am-3pm. Sun: 10am-1pm. Rose 078 294 7252Marlene Neumann Fine Art Photography. 8 Kent Rd. Marlene 083 321 3391. www.marleneneumann.comMalcolm Dewey Fine Art. 60 Darlington Rd, Berea; 083 711 9888Vincent Art Gallery. 8 Dawson Road, Selborne. Tel: 043 722 1471, Fax: 043 722 1541
Beacon Bay Crossing: 043 706 6800. c/o N2 and Bonza Bay RoadBalfour Park Shopping Centre. 043 726 5349.8am – 8pm (Checkers only)Beacon Bay Retail Park. Bonza Bay Rd, Beacon Bay. 043 748 4660Creative Lifestyle Emporium: 3 Frere Rd, Vincent. Organic, fashion, coffee, plants.Hemingways Mall: Cnr Western Avenue & Two Rivers Drive. 043 721 3180Spargs Mall: Bonza Bay Rd, Beacon BayThe Floradale Centre: 043 748 2420Vincent Park Centre. Devereux Ave, Vincent Park. 043 727 0990
JOHN FORBES PHARMACY. Oxford Street: 043 722 2062. Mon to Sat: 8am to 10pm. Sun and Public Holidays: 8.30am to 10pm
All treatments are 30 mins each | Valid from 1 - 30 November 2014Tel: 043 709 5111 • [email protected] • www.emeraldspa.co.za
• Turkish Razul Ritual with an exoticYlang ylang body scrub
• Collagen eye lifting massage therapy• Male grooming - facials & brow shaping• Reiki healing & energy balancing therapy• Ancient thai & aromatherapy massage
• Indian head & pressure point foot massage• Flotation therapy with sea salts
• Aromatherapy facials & brow tinting• Manicure
• Pedicure with ozone Therapy
Macleantown District, N6 National Road, East London | www.mpongo.com
Let us take care of it for you so you do not have to worry! 8 years experience in animal nurturing. Even if you have a lion, we can look after that too!
Please make Dec bookings ASAP via website
We have 2 free meal vouchers for Christmas lunch at Umnenga Lodge to give away. SMS LUNCH and your name to 083 388 9517 or [email protected] by 19 December at 12noon.
We have 6 free tickets to the New Year’s Party at Umnenga Lodge to give away. SMS PARTY and your name to 083 388 9517 or [email protected] by 19 December at 12noon.
Why blueberries?? Blueberries contain antioxidants, which work to neutralise free radicals linked to the development of cancer, cardiovas-cular disease, and other age-related conditions. These little power-houses provide tasty ways of staying healthy. In short ... blueberries do a body good and they are yummy. Add to your smoothie, ice cream, muffins, cheesecake ... the list is end-less. The best news though, is that you can get them fresh from Blush-ing Berries, at a fraction of the price at any retail outlet!! To place your order please phone 084 250 3925.
SUMMERTIME
Blues
043 726 1449 • 12 Jarvis Rd, Berea, email: [email protected] • Entrance in Barkly Street
Framing • Mirrors • Paints Canvas • Original paintings
SPECiALiSED FRAMiNG“Start your ChriStmaS Shopping with uS!”
The besT shop for your
arTs and crafT supplies
Western Park Complex (Opposite Vincent Spar)Tel: 043 727 1297
SHOPPING
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Get arty and crafty, and most of these places of-fer a tea Garden or res-taurant on the premises as well.
Ann Bryant Art Gallery, 9 St Mark Road – a collection of fine and decorative arts. Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm, Saturday, 9am to 12am. Free entry. On display until 13 Decem-ber will be the Fine Art Society Exhibition. From then onwards it will be the permanent collec-tion. From 3-13 December Hobby Crafts will be showcasing their work at the Coach House. Call 043 722 4044 for more details.
Floradale Art Gallery – Floradale Centre, Old Main Road, Beacon Bay. Fine art gallery. Open Mon to Sat 10am to 3pm. Call 078 294 7252 for more info.w
CVD Framers, 12 Jarvis Road, Berea. Framing, gallery and sup-plies. Open Mon 8.30am to 4pm, Tue to Fri 8.30am to 5pm and Sat 9am to 1pm. Closed over Christ-mas and New Year, reopening 5 January 2015. Contact Louise on 043 726 1449.
Vincent Art Gallery at their new premises at 8 Dawson Road, Sel-borne. Open Mon 10am to 5pm, Tues to Fri 9am to 5pm and Sat 10am to 1pm. Closed from 20 De-cember and reopening 5 January 2015
Marlene Neumann’s Centre for Photography and Light – displays fine art photography from Mar-lene and a tranquil art garden with sculptures and landscaping. Open Mon to Sun 8am-5pm, call Marlene before visiting on 083 321 3391.
Arts Unlimited – displays original art from local artists, also fram-ers. Open Mon to Fri 8.30am to 5pm, Sat 9am to 1.30pm. Call 043 726 3355 for more details. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. Special arrange-ments can be made on 083 701 8013 or 083 360 0866
take a trip throuGh time, past and present
EL Museum – This absolute trea-sure trove of artefacts and displays is well maintained and a fantastic way to spend a few fascinating hours. Upper Oxford Street, East London. Exhibits at the moment: What Natural Scientists Do, and World War I. Open Mon to Thurs
Every holiday is made up of several 24 hour stretches. Here’s a guide to making the best use of that time with day trips to the local museum, places of interest and, of course, our pe-
rennial favourites – East London’s choice of magnificent beaches.
Days of our Lives
9.30am to 4.30pm, Fri 9.30am to 4pm. Closed public holidays and weekends. Call 043 743 0686 for more info.
Imonti Tours will take you to Mdantsane Township, the second largest township in South Africa, after Soweto. Experience tradi-tional culture when you visit a herbal shop, the local market, taxi rank and a local shebeen. Other tours available through Imonti include a historical tour of Mtha-tha – following the footsteps of the great Nelson Mandela; a city tour of East London – visiting the historical sites of a city that is the only river port in South Africa. Call 043 721 2082 or 083 487 8975
Be Brave
Sky Dive – For absolute adrenalin junkies you can tandem skydive with EP Skydivers in Graham-stown. Jump from 10 000 feet with a 35 second freefall. Contact James on 082 441 2055 for more info.
oBserve a few of the fishier thinGs in life
The East London Aquarium and Whale Viewing Deck is always a good item to have on your check list of things to do. Call ahead for seal show and feeding times. The Aquarium is open daily from 9am to 5pm. Fish feeding is run daily at 10.30am. Seal shows at 11.30am and 3.30pm with penguin feed-ing after seal shows. Contact the aquarium on 043 705 2637.
Should deep sea fishing be your thing, you can charter a boat, leaving from East London harbor. Contact Tyrone on 078 007 0348 for all the necessary info.
make a splash
Water babies and sun bathers will enjoy a day at the Joan Har-rison Swimming Pool Complex, either splashing about playfully, swimming purposefully, or tan-ning in the secure grounds. This is an outdoor public swimming pool complex, the biggest pool is heated and is 50 metres in length. Open from 6am to 6.30pm daily. Entry for adults is R11, and R9 for children. Call 043 726 7066/043 705 9111.
High energy is required for epic fun at the ever-popular Super-tubes in Bonza Bay! Open every day during the holidays from 9am to 4.30pm, closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day. Contact Antoinette on 071 309 5916.
tea for two, or three or four...
Enjoy a traditional High Tea at Key Largo Restaurant at Hemingways Hotel. Tantalize your tastebuds with scrumptious pastries, deli-cacies, desserts and an assort-ment of teas. Every Saturday from 2.30pm to 5pm. R95 pp (exclud-ing sparkling wine), R120pp (in-cluding sparkling wine). To book phone 043 707 7777 or 043 707 7985.
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Planning a day trip somewhere? Why not Bathurst? The essence of the village resolves around the soul, which the locals have termed as “the centre of the universe”. A pooled little core of settlement cottages, dominated by a large friendly church at the top of the hill. The air of laid-back alternative living belies the tumultuous
history of wars that raged on for many years from 1884 to 1886.
Largely owned by the ‘church’, Bathurst as laid out in 1820, is series of allotments and outspans, which has changed very
little over the years. From settler roots, the ‘trades-folk’, much like of old, along with military influences, the stalwarts of commerce have injected a classic attraction, of exquisite galleries, and boutique shops, also grass-root crafters, and absolutely amazing restaurants and deli’s . For purists, there is the tallest pineapple in the world, the historical ‘toposcope’ on the Bunkers Hill, and of course, the unique waters meeting reserve. • Antiquities; churches, grave yards and magical agricultural museum. • Food.• Galleries/shops• Pineapple• Waters meeting. A day trip to Bathurst is an exhilarating and refreshing
Planning a day trip somewhere? Why not Bathurst? The essence of the village resolves around the soul, which the locals have termed as “the centre of the universe”. A pooled little core of settlement cottages, dominated by a large friendly church at the top of the hill. The air of laid-back alternative living belies the tumultuous
history of wars that raged on for many years from 1884 to 1886.
Largely owned by the ‘church’, Bathurst as laid out in 1820, is series of allotments and outspans, which has changed very
little over the years. From settler roots, the ‘trades-folk’, much like of old, along with military influences, the stalwarts of commerce have injected a classic attraction, of exquisite galleries, and boutique shops, also grass-root crafters, and absolutely amazing restaurants and deli’s . For purists, there is the tallest pineapple in the world, the historical ‘toposcope’ on the Bunkers Hill, and of course, the unique waters meeting reserve. • Antiquities; churches, grave yards and magical agricultural museum. • Food.• Galleries/shops• Pineapple• Waters meeting. A day trip to Bathurst is an exhilarating and refreshing
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03/01 - Craft and Farmer’s Market at Yellowwood Forest. 09:00 - 14:00
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Direct importers & distributers of sky lanterns | Pre-packed in boxes of 5 or 10 in a variety of colours | Ideal for New Year’s CelebrationShop 8, Kings Mall, GonubieTel 043-732 1148 / 076 771 6749 • www.magica lskylanterns.com
We have two sets of GoPro filters to give away. (Two each per set)
PolarPro Magenta filter for Hero 3: Great for watersport and underwater use. Used to reduce extra green colour.
PolarPro Red filter for Hero 3: Great for scuba diving.
PolarPro Polarizer filter for the Hero 3+: Great for fishing. Used to eliminate reflection.
PolarPro Switchblade filter for Hero 3+: Great for scuba diving and macro use.
We have 2 double Movies@Hemingways
tickets to give away. SMS MOVIES and your name to 083 388 9517 or [email protected] by 12 December at 12noon.
Want to buy a Go Pro? Visit Photoquip in Pearce Street, Berea, they have a Go Pro to suit your needs. Price ranging between R2300 to R7500.
MORE GIVEAWAYS ON PAGE 6.WARRIOR PAINTBALL 10% DISCOUNT VOUCHER ON PAGE 25!
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DISCOUNT VOUCHER
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Present this voucher at time
of play to receive 10% off.
Valid for one player for December 2014
The Staff and Management of Warrior Paintball wish you and yours all the “Good Things” for Xmas 2014
Warrior Paintball Range
For all things organicFood | Skincare | Soap | Baby | Cleaning Products
Essential oils | Mineral Make-Up
3 FRERE ROAD, VINCENT • Tel: 043 727 1266.
Your local greenstore
KOMBUCHA lIvE pRobIoTIc dRInk
HEALTH & BEAUTY
85 Bonza Bay Rd. Beacon Bay • Tel 043 748 309985 Bonza Bay Rd. Beacon Bay • Tel 043 748 3099
Make a Statement!Make a Statement!Make a Statement!Times are a changing! Out with the bottle type coolers & dispensers – PLUMB THEM IN with a purifierTimes are a changing! Out with the bottle type coolers & dispensers – PLUMB THEM IN with a purifierTimes are a changing! Out with the bottle type coolers & dispensers – PLUMB THEM IN with a purifier
Vincent Park CentreVincent, East LondonTel/Fax: 043 726 7685
Retail ParkBeacon Bay, East LondonTel/Fax: 043 748 5921
Superior Nutrition Health Life
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Your old, unwanted books could shine a light of learning and literacy in the lives of thousands of Eastern Cape children desperate to read and grow.
Please support the DonalD WooDs FoUnDaTIon Book DrIve by donating secondhand children’s books, text books, Xhosa language books and any books on Xhosa culture and history to promote literacy and learning in one of the most impoverished areas in south africa. all good quality books gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the Donald Woods Foundation offices at Chamberlain Guest House, 61 Chamberlain rd, east london. email [email protected] for queries.
Your old, unwanted books could shine a light of learning and literacy in the lives of thousands of Eastern Cape children desperate to read and grow.
Please support the DonalD WooDs FoUnDaTIon Book DrIve by donating secondhand children’s books, text books, Xhosa language books and any books on Xhosa culture and history to promote literacy and learning in one of the most impoverished areas in south africa. all good quality books gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the Donald Woods Foundation offices at Chamberlain Guest House, 61 Chamberlain rd, east london. email [email protected] for queries.
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Christmas MarketChristmas Market2
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Great stalls, Xmas Carols, jumping castles and
lots more.Come and enjoy a
wonderful evening out with the family.
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With the unspoiled natural beauty surrounding you, enjoy Emerald
Vale Brewing Company beer crafted from the best natural ingredients in a simple yet precise process using rain water, malted barley, selected hops
and yeast to yield a variety of tastes.
The What’s On team would like to wish all locals and visitors a blessed Christmas and holiday season. Our Facebook page will be updated daily with events, tides, sea temps and news. (Don’t forget to LIKE our page.)This office will be closed from 19 December to 12 January 2015.Be safe and we’ll see you all in 2015!
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The Young and the RestlessFrom clubbing and dining out to arcade dodgems and extreme golf, East London offers a wide range of entertainment from sun up to sundown. From kiddies to jollers, families to pensioners, here’s a guide to what’s hot and happening.
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Queen Park Zoological Gardens – the city’s zoo is home to a wide range of mammals, numerous birds and reptiles, and enjoy strolls through indigenous and exotic vegetation. (043 742 5386). See ad on page 45
Lindale Farm – This is an animal and bird edu-fun farm located just outside East London. A great place to take the kids to teach them all about the local animals plus they have baby-bird feed-ing daily! Contact Robyn on 082 415 2791. Page 45.
Lion Park – See Big Cats like lions, tigers, cheetah and even wild dogs up close daily 9am to 5pm or on Sundays at 12.30pm for feeding times. Contact 043 730 7161 for more info. See ad on page 45
Burnside Touch Farm at Farm C26, Thornpark. As well as featuring a wide range of animals for petting, Burnside also has playground areas, horse rides, 4 wheeler cart rides and catch and release fishing (bring your own rod!). Contact Melody on 082 478 2949. See ad on page 45
Amalinda Touch Farm - The kids will just love feeding the animals at this touch farm with pony rides available too. 17 Etheridge Road, Morningside. 043 741 1276.
Apex Predator Park / Python Park – Get up close and personal with 130 different species of snake, from king cobras to mambas, as well as snapper turtles, iguanas and a 225kg alligator. This is reptile heaven. Join Deon for live demos at 11am and 2pm, seven days a week. There is a touch farm and a pub ‘n grub for the hungry. Contact Deon 079 491 6486 for more info.
Hit tHe SHoPS!
There are so many, varied options for those keen on a bit of retail therapy, the hard part will be choosing where to flash the cash or burn some plastic. Hemingways Mall includes Heming-ways Casino and the city’s only movie theatre. Vincent Park in Vincent is a treat, with an excellent bouquet of shops and restaurants. Mdantsane City Mall is another great centre a bit further out, while Retail Park in Beacon Bay shows why this cluster of shops in sub-urbia continues to grow in popularity. Besides the bigger malls, shopping is also a treat in East London’s city centre with all the big franchises available for browsers and serious spenders alike. Ads on pages 11 and 15
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East London has come a far way in the food stakes, offering everything from gourmet, gastronomic delights to standard favourite franchises. Throw away the calorie counter and indulge yourself, and if you’re looking for a hot favourite place, ask a local. After all, everybody has their favourite favourite! Don’t forget two of East London’s institutions: the Windmill Roadhouse on the beachfront (043 722 9208) and Friesland (043 722 3260). Eateries with free Wi-Fi, see page 65.
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East London Golf Club: Many of his-tory’s top golfing champions have played on the beautiful fairways of the East London Golf Club (043 735 1356).
Westbank Golf Club: With a lovely view over the Indian Ocean from most of the tee boxes and greens. (043 731 1523)
Alexander Golf Club: Just five minutes from the airport. 38 Clovelly Road,
Sunny Ridge. (043 736 3646)
Gonubie Golf Club: End Street, Gonu-bie. (043 740 5645)
King William’s Town Golf Club. 18 holes. 043-642-3939
Fig Tree Mashie Golf: The ideal destina-tion for a fun-filled team-building event, or just a lazy Sunday afternoon round with friends. Our par 3 course is just what the doctor ordered. It is an easy layout from tee to green, with hole distances of between 110 and 165m. Main Rd, Gonubie (043 732 1911)
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Electric Avenue - Located inside Hemingways Mall, this is an exciting venue for both adults and kids with a gaming arcade, bowling alley, action bar, dodgem cars and x-rider (043 726 9727). Ad on page 36-37.
Xtreme Valley – At this venue in Beacon Bay you can enjoy XtremeGolf or Alien Zone Lazer Tag in very unusual sur-roundings. (043 706 6808). See ad on page 42.
Drifters Raceway Theme Park – 3 May-fair Avenue, Cambridge (opposite Cam-bridge Primary) for out of the ordinary adventure and fun. Take your pick from go-kart rides, urban paintball or quad bikes. You’ll have a thrilling experience. (043 727 5060). See ad on page 9.
Warrior Paintball Range. Sat/Sun: 10h00-13h30 (By Arrangement)Sat/Sun: 14h00-17h30. Pricing from R60. Our fa-cilities are hosted in Summerpride, we have a clubhouse and braai facilities. Contact 043 745 1582. See our ad and discount voucher on page 25.
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Many an East Londoner will have a tale or two from a night on the tiles at Numbers Dance Club in Beacon Bay. This iconic club is sadly closing at the end of December, so get a night in before it is too late (043 748 4425).
cHoocHoo!
Children and adults alike will enjoy this miniature train ride, available on the first Sunday of every month at Gonubie
Farmer’s Hall Showgrounds. There’s a lovely little station there with plenty of seating, looking just like a regular railway waiting room. Contact Clive on 082 355 5445 or 043 740 0038.
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Southern Cross Harbour & River Cruises - Offering harbour and river cruises, Southern Cross is the ideal place to turn when you’re looking for an adventure off dry land. Ferrying you out of the harbour and down the Buffalo River for a one-hour cruise, you can enjoy the sights and smells of the river with your family (082 938 6275). See ad on page 38.
Adrenalin Extreme Rubberduck Rides for the real adventurous! Epic wave jumping, ocean life viewing and dive charters. Contact John on 082 938 6275
On the Rocks Barge Cruises – Taken on the Nahoon River, this is a wonder-ful outing for the family. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the area while watching one of the Eastern Cape’s famous sunsets. Braai facilities available. Contact Russell on 082 443 4166.
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Bubble Jungle– This is a fun indoor play centre located at The Crossing in Beacon Bay, catering for the little ones. There’s a lovely little coffee shop for the parents while the kids tire themselves out with the numerous activities on offer (043 706 6800).
Funky Frogs – located at Beacon Bay Retail Park, you can relax a little while the children are having fun at this play centre or you can enjoy your shopping while they take care of your little ones. Light meals are available as well as deli-cious beverages. (082 654 3848).
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Mountain Bike Trails- Try out 3 Silos for the hardened mountain biker. There is a 20km, 15km and 10km loop with some tricky descents and serious climbs. Lavender Blue is easier and shorter with a relaxing loop through a forest - an awesome single track. Both have honesty boxes in which to post your entry fee, which
are cheap at R10 and R20. 2 Swans, Hempels Farm and Horseshoe Valley and Diesel Hill are also self-ride and well worth it – more info and maps on the routes at www.ecmtb.co.za
Dassie Trail – a fantastic 2km walk along a boardwalk through the Nahoon Estuary Nature Reserve over mud flats, mangrove and forest. Keep your eyes open for some special bird spots. Best to go in a group. Free en-trance, weekdays only 8.30am-4pm. Blue Bend Road, off Beaconhurst Drive, Beacon Bay.
The Gonubie Nature Reserve Trail - runs through coastal vlei and keen birders will find a hide along the
route. A second hide overlooking a dam has been badly vandalised and birders are asked to avoid going into this one. Best to go in a group. 16th Avenue in Gonubie (behind the Spar in Gonubie Main Road). Free entrance, weekdays only, 8am to 3.30pm.
Park Runs – Saturday mornings at 8am at Nahoon Point Nature Reserve, Kidd’s Beach and Sunrise-on-Sea. 5km run/walk. Free entry, however if you want to be timed enter on the Park Run website: www.parkrun.co.za
are cheap at R10 and R20. 2 Swans, Hempels Farm and Horseshoe Valley and Diesel Hill are also self-ride and well worth it – more info and maps on the routes at www.ecmtb.co.za
Dassie Trail – a fantastic 2km walk along a boardwalk through the Nahoon Estuary Nature Reserve over mud flats, mangrove and forest. Keep your eyes open for some special bird spots. Best to go in a group. Free en-trance, weekdays only 8.30am-4pm. Blue Bend Road, off Beaconhurst Drive, Beacon Bay.
The Gonubie Nature Reserve Trail - runs through coastal vlei and keen birders will find a hide along the
route. A second hide overlooking a dam has been badly vandalised and birders are asked to avoid going into this one. Best to go in a group. 16th Avenue in Gonubie (behind the Spar in Gonubie Main Road). Free entrance, weekdays only, 8am to 3.30pm.
Park Runs – Saturday mornings at 8am at Nahoon Point Nature Reserve, Kidd’s Beach and Sunrise-on-Sea. 5km run/walk. Free entry, however if you want to be timed enter on the Park Run website: www.parkrun.co.za
Fun Holiday Activities
Quad Bike Game Drives•Paintball•Ziplines•Pellet Gun Target Shooting & •ArcherySelf-paddle canoe trails to •the beach
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Tandem skydive from 10 000 feeT for r2000 (35 second freefall) DVD and photos in freefall R450
static line courses r1100 including all ground training and one jump
Second Nature WatersportsCnr 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
Blue Horizon Marine Academy• Skipper’s tickets- rivers and sea• Sailing coursesFor bookings and info: Glenda Wakeford
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Home and Away (Venturing further afield)Home and Away (Venturing further afield)While there is plenty to do within East London itself, it is certainly worthwhile taking a trip beyond Buffalo City and into places of interest just a stone’s throw away.Pack a picnic, load up the car and get going!
Visit charming touch farms, like Burnside Touch Farm at Farm C26, Thorn Park. As well as featuring a wide range
of animals for petting, Burnside also has playground areas, horse rides, 4 wheeler cart rides and catch and release fishing (bring your own rod!). Contact Melody on 082 478 2949. Mel’s Fun Farm is a great outdoor play venue that is open to the public on the last Saturday of each month. For the young ones there is animal feeding, wheelbarrow rides, jungle gym, sandpit, bike track and for the mums and dads, a lovely tea garden. Farm C54a, Dewpoint Road, Thornpark. Contact Mel on 082 258 0440.
Amatola Museum, 3 Albert Road, King Wil-liam’s Town. Open Mon to Thurs 8am – 4.30pm and Fri 8am-4pm. Entry fee R5, children U15 free. Call 043 642 4506 for more info.
Emerald Vale Brewing Company – East Coast Resorts Road. Craft brewery for your dash of local ale in Chintsa. Tours by appointment. Call Petra on 073 078 9688.
Wildcoast Horseback Adventures at Kei Mouth. For the novice to experienced rider, one to 10 day rides discovering areas of the Wild Coast. Three beach ride options: R200 for the inexperienced rider gets you an hour-and-a half, R350 is two-and-half hours for advanced riders. Day rides in the Transkei can be ar-ranged. Any size group. Call Julie-Ann on 082 567 0972.
Game drives at Mpongo Game Reserve – Only 35km from East London on N6, you can experi-ence wild and birdlife from the comfort of your vehicle. Alternatively the park offers mountain bike and trail running, fishing and safari walks, and a great touch farm where, if you are lucky, you might get to see a new addition to the large variety of animals on show. Open seven
days a week, 7am-6pm. Contact 043 742 9000/2/4 for more info.
Elephant rides – inkwenkwezi Game Private Game Reserve on East Coast Resorts Road. Ride an elephant through a game reserve. Walking with elephants and elephant interac-tion, any size group. Call reservations on 043 734 3234 to book.
Charter an AV8 Helicopter (043 736 1660) for a Wild Coast aerial adventure. Travel from East London up to Coffee Bay and view our wild unspoilt coastline from the air. This is an adventure you will never forget.
Visit Khaya La Bantu Cultural Village and experience the Xhosa way of life. Contact 043 851 1011/083 891 1336.
Pay your respects to struggle hero Steven Biko at his grave site and Garden of Remembrance just outside King William’s Town.
Take a trip out to Billy Nel’s Museum in Morgan Bay. if you have been intrigued by the sight of an airliner parked in a field near Morgan’s Bay, here is your chance to have a closer look. The aircraft, a Convair 880 jet, once the personal transport of stars such as Barbra Streisand, the Rolling Stones, John Denver and The Who, is one of many interesting exhibits on display at Billy Nel’s private museum. There are hundreds of historic motorcycles, cars and other items to be seen. For information on when the museum is open, phone 082 779 2999. To get there, take the R349 off the N2 and drive towards Morgan’s Bay.
Fun is on the agenda if you add a dog, a couple of kids and a yummy picnic basket and head off to James Pearce Park in Stirling. Take along a skateboard, a bike or anything with wheels. Best of all, this outing won’t cost you a cent. Play area with round-a-bout, tarantula jungle gym, monkey bars, swings and sky high slide.
Visit charming touch farms, like Burnside Touch Farm at Farm C26, Thorn Park. As well as featuring a wide range
of animals for petting, Burnside also has playground areas, horse rides, 4 wheeler cart rides and catch and release fishing (bring your own rod!). Contact Melody on 082 478 2949. Mel’s Fun Farm is a great outdoor play venue that is open to the public on the last Saturday of each month. For the young ones there is animal feeding, wheelbarrow rides, jungle gym, sandpit, bike track and for the mums and dads, a lovely tea garden. Farm C54a, Dewpoint Road, Thornpark. Contact Mel on 082 258 0440.
Amatola Museum, 3 Albert Road, King Wil-liam’s Town. Open Mon to Thurs 8am – 4.30pm and Fri 8am-4pm. Entry fee R5, children U15 free. Call 043 642 4506 for more info.
Emerald Vale Brewing Company – East Coast Resorts Road. Craft brewery for your dash of local ale in Chintsa. Tours by appointment. Call Petra on 073 078 9688.
Wildcoast Horseback Adventures at Kei Mouth. For the novice to experienced rider, one to 10 day rides discovering areas of the Wild Coast. Three beach ride options: R200 for the inexperienced rider gets you an hour-and-a half, R350 is two-and-half hours for advanced riders. Day rides in the Transkei can be ar-ranged. Any size group. Call Julie-Ann on 082 567 0972.
Game drives at Mpongo Game Reserve – Only 35km from East London on N6, you can experi-ence wild and birdlife from the comfort of your vehicle. Alternatively the park offers mountain bike and trail running, fishing and safari walks, and a great touch farm where, if you are lucky, you might get to see a new addition to the large variety of animals on show. Open seven
days a week, 7am-6pm. Contact 043 742 9000/2/4 for more info.
Elephant rides – inkwenkwezi Game Private Game Reserve on East Coast Resorts Road. Ride an elephant through a game reserve. Walking with elephants and elephant interac-tion, any size group. Call reservations on 043 734 3234 to book.
Charter an AV8 Helicopter (043 736 1660) for a Wild Coast aerial adventure. Travel from East London up to Coffee Bay and view our wild unspoilt coastline from the air. This is an adventure you will never forget.
Visit Khaya La Bantu Cultural Village and experience the Xhosa way of life. Contact 043 851 1011/083 891 1336.
Pay your respects to struggle hero Steven Biko at his grave site and Garden of Remembrance just outside King William’s Town.
Take a trip out to Billy Nel’s Museum in Morgan Bay. if you have been intrigued by the sight of an airliner parked in a field near Morgan’s Bay, here is your chance to have a closer look. The aircraft, a Convair 880 jet, once the personal transport of stars such as Barbra Streisand, the Rolling Stones, John Denver and The Who, is one of many interesting exhibits on display at Billy Nel’s private museum. There are hundreds of historic motorcycles, cars and other items to be seen. For information on when the museum is open, phone 082 779 2999. To get there, take the R349 off the N2 and drive towards Morgan’s Bay.
Fun is on the agenda if you add a dog, a couple of kids and a yummy picnic basket and head off to James Pearce Park in Stirling. Take along a skateboard, a bike or anything with wheels. Best of all, this outing won’t cost you a cent. Play area with round-a-bout, tarantula jungle gym, monkey bars, swings and sky high slide.
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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.Booking enquiries: Contact Algy Kietzmann on email: [email protected] phone: 072 225 7113www.umtendwe.co.za
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There can be no better way to celebrate the festive season than with this Guild Theatre production. A Christmas Sym-
phony comprises a collection of triumphant Christmas classics such as “Silent Night” sung by Sarah Whitfield, “Carol of the Bells” with beautiful harmonies by Megan Rhoda, Sandra Kruger, Leonie Armour and Joha Furstenberg and the rousing “O Come All Ye Faithful” sung by the male quartet (Kwenele Gingqi, Pieter can Zyl, Nathan Johannisen and Kanya Sakube). Other soloists include Shayla Oberem (Away in a Manger) and the 2014 winner of the “Balfour Park – So You Think You Can Sing”, Henry Janse Van Rensburg (Christmas An-gels). These awe-inspiring vocalists will be
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backed by a dazzling twelve-piece orchestra under the baton of Wesley Wong, the newly-formed Guild Theatre Choir and the Clarendon Primary School choir, together with the renowned DaySpring Dance Troupe and Mbasa Soga, one of the winners of the ACT DALRO Nedbank Scholarship for 2014.
Under the musical direction of Leoni Armour, these old Christmas favourites will receive her signature musical twist. The music for these unique rendi-tions of Christmas standards has been specially arranged by Jacques du Plessis and Wesley Wong.
Directed by Amanda Bothma and choreographed by Natalie Oberem, with costumes by Merrylees Burgess and Judy Raffan, this elaborately-staged and visually-stunning concert sings of hope and inspiration and is a celebration of musical enchant-ment to be enjoyed by the entire family.Do not miss this breathtaking musical and theatri-cal experience.
Bookings now open at Computicket.
Winnie the Pooh at the Guild Theatre. Wednesday at 2.30pm, Thursday to Saturday at 11am. Entry R50, tick-
ets from Computicket. Guild Theatre and Arts Theatre in collaboration with the National Arts Council of South Africa and Algoa FM is proud to present Winnie The Pooh. A youth production consisting of some of the well-known adventures of Winnie The Pooh and
Christopher Robin. Come along and laugh at the antics of Pooh and his friends as they set out to find the North Pole, be amused by the arrival of Tigger in the forest and his effect on the other animals, find out where Christopher Robin goes to in the morning, and travel with the forest animals as they help to find the Heffalump. Adults and children alike will find this production delightful.
10 - 13 December
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60 Lower Main Rd, Gonubie, 5256 • Fax: 086 265 1341Fully Furnished • DSTV • Secure Parking • 300m from Beachfront •Serviced Daily •Lapa or portable braai’s
BORN2RUN EVENTS: Just the thing for that New Year’s Resolution!!!www.born2runac.co.za
Tuesdays: 5.30pm, top car park Nahoon Beach 5km run
Wednesdays: 5.30pm 8-12km run from Tribal, The Hub, Beacon Bay
Thursdays: 5.30pm 5km Time Trial at Hoërskool Grens
Sundays: 5.30am 12-25km club run from Tribal – or consult facebook page (Born 2 Run AC Eastern Cape) for confirmation
PARK RUNS: Nahoon, Sunrise-On-Sea and Kidd’s Beach from 8am
4-8 Dec. The Challenge from Port Elizabeth to East London. Open sea paddling. For more info go to www.bordercanoeclub.co.za
6 Dec. What’s Up East Coast Challenge 2014 around East London and along the Wild Coast Jikeleza. Teams of 2 – R260 or 4 – R500. Team requirements: own car, cell phone with camera, lots of energy and brain matter. Contact 082 940 5534 for more info.
11-13 Dec. Cricket: Sunfoil Cup 3 day: Border vs Easterns at Buffalo Park, East
London from 10am. Entry free
13 Dec. Hogsback Half marathon in Hogsback. Awesome hoodies, kit bags and goody bags for each entrant. 21.1km – R250, 10km – R250, 3km- R120. Enter online at www.eventcow.org, or contact Sharon on 083 284 3781.
14 Dec. Cricket: CSA Provincial T20: Border vs Easterns at Buffalo Park, East London from 10am. Entry free
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. The walk is about 2 hours and a bit.
TENNIS AT KIDD’S BEACH: KB Tennis Club every Saturday afternoon from 2.30pm at Kidd’s Beach Primary School courts. All players and spectators welcome. Visitor’s fee - R15 (first visit free). Rackets supplied if needed. For more info contact Carol on 082 352 1143.
BORN2RUN EVENTS: Just the thing for that New Year’s Resolution!!!www.born2runac.co.za
Tuesdays: 5.30pm, top car park Nahoon Beach 5km run
Wednesdays: 5.30pm 8-12km run from Tribal, The Hub, Beacon Bay
Thursdays: 5.30pm 5km Time Trial at Hoërskool Grens
Sundays: 5.30am 12-25km club run from Tribal – or consult facebook page (Born 2 Run AC Eastern Cape) for confirmation
PARK RUNS: Nahoon, Sunrise-On-Sea and Kidd’s Beach from 8am
4-8 Dec. The Challenge from Port Elizabeth to East London. Open sea paddling. For more info go to www.bordercanoeclub.co.za
6 Dec. What’s Up East Coast Challenge 2014 around East London and along the Wild Coast Jikeleza. Teams of 2 – R260 or 4 – R500. Team requirements: own car, cell phone with camera, lots of energy and brain matter. Contact 082 940 5534 for more info.
11-13 Dec. Cricket: Sunfoil Cup 3 day: Border vs Easterns at Buffalo Park, East
London from 10am. Entry free
13 Dec. Hogsback Half marathon in Hogsback. Awesome hoodies, kit bags and goody bags for each entrant. 21.1km – R250, 10km – R250, 3km- R120. Enter online at www.eventcow.org, or contact Sharon on 083 284 3781.
14 Dec. Cricket: CSA Provincial T20: Border vs Easterns at Buffalo Park, East London from 10am. Entry free
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. The walk is about 2 hours and a bit.
TENNIS AT KIDD’S BEACH: KB Tennis Club every Saturday afternoon from 2.30pm at Kidd’s Beach Primary School courts. All players and spectators welcome. Visitor’s fee - R15 (first visit free). Rackets supplied if needed. For more info contact Carol on 082 352 1143.
1-19 Dec. Rotary Tree of Joy at Vincent Park in the space next to the Food Court. Contact Gavin Ferreira on 083 307 0027 for more info.
5 Dec. U/18 Lumo Party @ Alien Zone Xtreme Valley – R40 entry, includes lazer tag game, from 7pm to midnight. For more info contact Candice at [email protected]
6 Dec. Almost New Baby and Children’s Market at Beaconhurst Primary School hall from 8am – 11am. Entry R20. Contact Tracey on 082 481 3622 for more details.
6 Dec. Farmer’s, Craft & Art Market at the Eagles Ridge Country Hotel from 9am to 2pm. Stall holders offer unique and interesting products and there are plenty activities for the kids including pony rides, archery and a play area. Contact Melanie on 083 357 0152 for more details
6 Dec. Head Honcho Summer Picnic at Buffalo Park Stadium from 2pm. Entry R100, book through Computicket
6 Dec. 2nd Facebook End Of Year party at Fig Tree Hall, Gonubie from 7pm. Entry R50pp. Music by Fiesta Musique (Julius Re-abow and Leonie Vermeulen). Cash bar avail-able, bring your own snacks. Vuisboekers, if you want to meet you Facebook friends, this is the place to do it!
7 Dec. Tea in the Trees craft markets from 9am until 2pm. This year there will be live music each week too and, with a R25 cover charge, you can enjoy sounds from lo-cal talented musicians and stroll around the stalls where local traders sell their Christmas wares. Contact Kate on 072 611 2367 for more info
7 Dec. Avalon Market at Kidds Beach from 10am to 2pm. Wide variety of stalls including clothing, vintage and deli foods. Avalon Market is also a stockist of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and treats in the beautiful tea garden.
7 Dec. Watershed at The Venue at Hemingways from 3pm. Tickets: R120 and available from Computicket. This platinum selling, SAMA award winning band will be performing all their hits from ‘indigo girl’ and ‘Letters’ to ‘in the Meantime’ and ‘Yesterday again’ and many more as well as their most recent offering ‘Don’t give up’. Watershed has been in studio for the past few months craft-ing new material for their much anticipated 5th studio album which was released in October 2014. The band will be performing a semi acoustic show intertwined with classic story telling and then building up to their biggest songs over the last decade!
8-23 Dec. Holiday club at Burnside Touch Farm. Contact Melody on 082 478 2949 for more info
9-13 Dec. A Christmas Symphony at the Guild Theatre from 7pm. Saturday at 2.30pm. Tickets: R90. Contact the theatre on 043 743 0704 for more info.
10 Dec. Jesse Clegg at Boeretroos Threatre. Book now with Lara on 072 225 7120 or Christo on 081 750 5422, or email to [email protected]
10-13 Dec. Winnie the Pooh at the Guild Theatre. Wednesday at 2.30pm, Thursday to Saturday at 11am. Entry R50, tickets from Computicket. Guild Theatre and Arts Theatre in collaboration with the National Arts Council of South Africa and Algoa FM is proud to present Winnie The Pooh. A youth production consisting of some of the well-known adventures of Winnie The Pooh and Christopher Robin. Come along and laugh at the antics of Pooh and his friends as they set out to find the North Pole, be amused by the arrival of Tigger in the forest and his effect on the other animals, find out where Chris-topher Robin goes to in the morning, and travel with the forest animals as they help to find the Heffalump. Adults and children alike will find this production delightful.
11 Dec. Past 12 launch at Legends School of Contemporary Music &
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Legends Showcase Venue, featuring Lux-Kent, E-Man, Yeye, SK Solo And Mustard Seed. From 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Tickets: R50 and available from Lee Gold Music, Newland Music or call 076 413 9131.
11-12 Dec. Centrestage: Bob Marley at TheVenue at Hemingways from 7pm. Tick-ets cost R250 and include a full buffet meal, with blocks of 8 or more costing R130. Block bookings can be made by calling Wendy on 082 661 6921 and smaller groups can book through Computicket.
11-12 Dec. Dozi at Boeretroos Theatre. Book now with Lara on 072 225 7120 or Christo on 081 750 5422, or email to [email protected]
12 Dec. East London Invasion: Black Tye with Take Note Quartet at the Velvet Jazz Lounge from 7pm. Tickets R100. Contact 083 603 1384 for more details
12-13 Dec. King’s Mall Gonubie Christ-mas Arts and Craft with a wide variety of handmade arts and crafts on offer
13 Dec. La Leche League (Breastfeeding Support) meeting from 10am to 11.30am. Our meetings are usually an informal discus-sion time led by an LLL accredited mom with the focus on mother to mother support. Expectant moms very welcome (as are children). For further details call Rensche on 078 277 7385 or Michelle on 071 386 8502, or email [email protected].
13 Dec. Moonlight Market at Acacia Tree Nursery School (NPO), Chintsa West from 4pm – 9pm at. Tom’s Circus & Magical craft market, Christmas craft activities, storytell-ing, wholesome food and lots of fun. in aid of our sponsorship program. Contact Madeleine on 074 102 8137 / [email protected] for more info or to book a stall. www.facebook.com/pages/Acacia-Tree-Nursery-School
14 Dec. Tea in the Trees craft markets from 9am until 2pm. This year there will be live music each week too and, with a R25
cover charge, you can enjoy sounds from lo-cal talented musicians and stroll around the stalls where local traders sell their Christmas wares. Contact Kate on 072 611 2367 for more info
15 Dec. Deephouse Nights DJ Event @ BarCode Xtreme Valley , from 8pm till late. For more info contact Candice on [email protected]
15 Dec. Adam at Boeretroos Theatre. Book now with Lara on 072 225 7120 or Christo on 0817505422, or email to [email protected]
16 Dec. Day of Reconciliation
16 Dec. Christmas Market at Mel’s Fun Farm from 10am to 3pm. Father Christmas will visit and you can have your photo taken with him. Contact Mel on 082 258 0440 for more details
16 Dec. Kidd’s Beach Christmas Market on the Village Green. Expect a fun day for the family, great shopping and lots of fun!
16 Dec. Craft and Farmer’s Market in Morgan Bay. A great place to pick up some special gifts.
16 Dec. Carols in Concert from 6pm at The Venue at Hemingways. Tickets are R30pp.
16 Dec. Where’s Wally Party at Um-nenga Lodge Restaurant from 7pm. Dress up and win prizes. Contact 043 734 3363 for more details
16 Dec. Adam Tas at Boeretroos Theatre. Book now with Lara on 072 225 7120 or Christo on 081 750 5422, or email to [email protected]
17 Dec. Piet Pompies Solo at OppieP-laas. Former lead singer and frontman of South African group DJ Ossewa will entertain you with a footstomping hilarious show. Entry: R70 adults, R30 kids under 12. Cash bar and food available. Contact 083 703 1711 for more details.
17 Dec. Mark Haze & Band at Boeretroos Theatre. Book now with Lara on 072 225 7120 or Christo on 081 750 5422, or email to [email protected]
19 Dec. Visit the Floradale Fine Art Gallery from 10am to 8.30pm, and enjoy a meal at the Country Bumpkin. For more info contact Rose at 078 294 7252.
19-21 Dec. Gonubie Christmas fair at Gonubie sports field. Helicopter flips, beer tent, jumping castle, mechanical bull, stalls and gold rush. Entry R10 adults, R5 scholars U12. Contact Zimmy or Tim on 083 225 0871/083 270 2564
19 Dec. Lumo Tent Party at the Gonubie Christmas Fair (cricket field) from 9pm. Entry free.
19 Dec. Centrestage: Smells like Grunge: Pearl Jam Tribute at Boeretroos Theatre. Book now with Lara on 072 225 7120 or Christo on 081 750 5422, or email to [email protected]
19 Dec. 7th Son, Dead Lucky and Kings Down South will be at Raggies Bar, Spargs Mall, Beacon Bay. Contact 043 748 6032 for more info.
20 Dec. Christmas Market at 2Swans from 4pm. Great stalls, Xmas Carols, jump-ing castles and lots more. Contact 083 659 8899 for more details.
20 Dec. Christmas Market in aid of the Inchara Creche in Morgan Bay from 9am to 2pm in The Venue. Come one, come all to see the wonderful goods on offer, from scrumptious food and bakes, to toys, sweets, jewellery, books, clothes, crafts and much more. Traders please contact Karen on 083 289 3999.
20 Dec. Tunes at the Trees at Tea in the Trees. Delicious food market and live music. This will be a ticket event. Contact Kate on 072 611 2367 for more info
20 Dec. 7th Son, Dead Lucky and Kings Down South will be at the Wild Kei Festival. See https://www.facebook.com/events/1395575644067140/ for more info.
20 Dec. Ndumiso Lindi – Diluted People, at The Venue at Hemingways from 8pm. Tickets R100 and available from Computicket. Ndumiso is a brilliant and genuinely funny South Africa comedian. His intuition and intellect allow him a firm grasp of his nation’s collective funny bone, and so he appeals to a huge spectrum of the population. His second one-man show, "Diluted People", follows on the success of his first, "Colour Mine". The new show offers an intimate look at Lindi`s life story, infused with his infectious, feel-good sense of humour.
21 Dec. Avalon Market in Kidd’s Beach. Great opportunity to get those last minute gifts. Open from 10am until 2pm. Don’t miss out!
21 Dec. Market at Murambi Rose Café from 4pm and carols from 6pm, hosted by Glen Eden Church. Bring your blanket and picnic dinner and join us on the lawns (or indoors if raining). Contact Jennifer on 043 737 4045 for more details.
21 Dec. Tea in the Trees craft markets from 9am until 2pm. This year there will be live music each week too and, with a R25 cover charge, you can enjoy sounds from local talented musicians and stroll around the stalls where local traders sell their Christmas wares. Contact Kate on 072 611 2367 for more info
21 Dec. Jannie du Toit: Doep is nie dood nie – Koos du Plessis at Boeretroos Theatre from 6.30pm. Book with Lara on 072 225 7120.
21 Dec. Buyelekhaya Pan African Music Festival at Buffalo Park stadium. Gates open at 11am. Tickets are R180 and available from Computicket.
22-23 Dec. Ray Dylan at Boeretroos Theatre. Book now with Lara on 072 225 7120 or Christo on 081 750 5422, or email to [email protected]
23 Dec. Craft and Farmer’s Market in Morgan Bay. A great place to pick up some special gifts.
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28 Dec. Tea in the Trees craft markets from 9am until 2pm. This year there will be live music each week too and, with a R25 cover charge, you can enjoy sounds from local talented musicians and stroll around the stalls where local traders sell their Christmas wares. Contact Kate on 072 611 2367 for more info
28 Dec. Craft and Farmer’s Market in Morgan Bay.
29 Dec. Centrestage: Mumford Revolu-tion at OppiePlaas, Mtwentwe Farm, Haga-Haga from 7pm to 2am. Contact Erna or Neil on 083 703 1711 for more details.
29 Dec. Lianie May & Ricus Nel at Boer-etroos Theatre. Book now with Lara on 072 225 7120 or Christo on 081 750 5422, or email to [email protected]
31 Dec. New Year’s Party at Um-nenga Lodge. This year’s theme is Shipwrecked: dress up “what were you wearing when the ship went down?” For more info contact 043 734 3363. See page 6 to win tickets to this party.
31 Dec. Countdown Music Festival at Buffalo Park Stadium from 7pm. Entry R150 and tickets available from Computicket. The countdown music festival is a celebration of the New Years and will be hosted annually. This is the first year for this event and a first for the Eastern Cape province. We will feature artists like DJ Tira, Bucie, Cassper Nyovest, the award nomi-nated Duncan and many more. This year`s event is being held at the Buffalo Cricket Stadium on the 31st of December 2014 and promises to be spectacular!
MORGAN BAY EVENTS: See MORGAN BAY advert on page 23 for all events. For more details on any of these events contact 043 841 1062.
AREENA RESORT & JIKELEZA ROUTE EVENTS: See WILD COAST JIKELEZA ROUTE EVENTS DIARY on page 44. For more details on any of these events contact 043 737 0005.
8am - 2pm at Nahoon BeachKids Holiday Adventure Club at Nahoon Beach. Monday - Friday from 8am to 2pm. Cost is R150pp/day. Activities include surfing, sandboarding, boogie boarding, canoeing, snorkelling, fishing, beach games, forest and coastal trails and climbing/abseiling. The age range is from 7-16 years.
We also offer surf lessons (adults included) at a cost of R200pp for two or more people including surfboard and wetsuit hire. The cost for an individual surf lesson is R250pp. The lesson lasts for one hour of water time and bookings are essential: call or sms 083 305 2590 or email [email protected]. Max of 12 people per lesson.
An awesome option is the Nahoon River canoe trail which can also handle groups of up to 12 people. The trail lasts 2 hours and 5-7km. The cost is R200pp for 4-12 people or R250pp for 1-3 people. Bookings essential: call or sms 083 305 2590 or [email protected].
BEACH BOOT CAMP early morning, full body beach workout for 1 hour including a beach lifestyle and adventure edge. From 5.15am – 6.15am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Meet at EL Surf Lifesaving Club. Daily rate: R50 / monthly rate: R456 / 6 weeks: R685 / 10 weeks R1000. For more info check out www.jonginenge.co.za.
We also offer snorkelling, sandboard-ing and a hike to Bat’s cave.
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 R28, Children (3-18) R17, Pensioners R17, Schools/groups R11 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.FORT GLAMORGAN: One of a chain of protec-tive garrisons, built in 1848/9. The Powder Magazine is now a national monument. Tel 043 731 1610.GATELY HOUSE: Bottom of Terminus Street or entrance through zoo. Home of E.L.’s first may-or – family heirlooms well preserved. Open Tue & Thurs 8am - 4.30pm. Fri: 8am - 4pm. Sun 11am - 4pm. Admission by donation. Tel 043 722 2141.GERMAN SETTLERS MEMORIAL: Esplanade. Commemorates the 1858/9 arrival of more than 2000 German men, women and children, who helped expand the settlement.HOODPOINT LIGHTHOUSE: Open Mon, Wed, Fri 10am - 12pm; 1pm - 3pm. R12 adults, R8 pensioners, R6 children. Reservations Tel 043 700 3056.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 until further notice. Tel 043 743 0686. Adults R15; Children R5; School groups R3pp. Pensioners R10. Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day.MINIATURE TRAINS: Gonubie Farmers Hall. Contact Clive Kirkland on 082 715 4422E.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 R30; Children (3-18) R18; Special rates for Schools/groups R12; Pensioners R18; Organised 1½ hour night walks (max 40 people) can be booked by phoning 043 722 1171.THE BUFFALO VOLUNTEER RIFLES REGIMENTAL HQ AND MILITARY MUSEUM.Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm. Curator: Monday – Wednesday mornings only. No entrance fee, donations welcome. Cnr Fleet Street and Buffalo Street. 043 742 0677. Curator 082 749 4545
LIONS CLUBS: Cambridge: 3rd Wednesday 7pm. Highgate Hotel. Tel. 043 748 2790 Gonubie: 3rd Thursday 7.30pm. Gonubie Golf Club. Mike BridleTel. 082 550 5283 Port Rex: 2nd Monday 7.30pm. 18 Muir St, Southernwood. Tel. 043 722 4541.East London West: 072 639 2484PORT REX VRYBURGERS: Tel Louis Jooste 043 748 2588ROTARY INTERNATIONALArcadia: Mondays 12h30 for 1pm. Comrades Bowling Club, St David’s Rd, Selborne.Beacon Bay: St Andrews Bowling and Croquet Club Glen Eagles Drive, Bunkers Hill. 6.30 pm Thursdays. Bonza Bay: Le Petit Restaurant, Beach Rd, Nahoon. 7pm. Mondays. East London: Fridays 12h45. Comrades Bowl-ing Club. Tim Gane. 082 584 0483 Gately: Regent Hotel. 12h45 Tuesday.Gonubie: Weekly, on a Tuesday 18h30 for 19h00 at Gonubie Hotel. Sunrise: Berea Gardens Home.Cnr Chamber-lain and Jarvis. 06h30 Mondays. Liezel 083 518 4009ROTORACT (Ages 18-30)East London: Tel Claire 083 353 9254 Hamiltons Club, Clevedon Road. 5.30pm every 2nd Tuesday. 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 Dolly 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.
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Beacon Bay craft Markets, every Sat @ Spargs, 8.30am - 12.00 pm GonuBie craft Market, Gonubie Main, 1st, 2nd & last Saturday, 8.30am - 1pm. court crescent craft Market, Beach Front, every Sunday from 7.30am. Arts & Craft first & last Sunday from 7.30am to 1pm.