Bequia this Week 12 02 2016
A handy calendar of events, aptly entitled "Bequia This Week", is published in print and on-line for this small Caribbean island every Friday, giving information about what's on where and when.
A handy calendar of events, aptly entitled "Bequia This Week", is published in print and on-line for this small Caribbean island every Friday, giving information about what's on where and when.
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NO. 7<strong>12</strong><br />
Feb <strong>12</strong>th -<br />
Feb 18th<br />
BEQUIA<br />
<strong>2016</strong><br />
THIS WEEK<br />
Fri <strong>12</strong>th<br />
Sat 13th<br />
♥<br />
Sun 14th<br />
Valentine’s Day<br />
Mon 15th<br />
Black Pearl@Gingerbread - Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner, Fusion Cuisine with Caribbean flair VHF 68/456 9868<br />
Papa’s Bar, Ocar – Open daily, Monday - Saturday 11am until…, Sunday 5pm until… VHF 68/457 3443<br />
The Yacht Club Bar & Grill, <strong>Bequia</strong> Marina - Happy Hour 4-6pm, Kyron & Friends live from 5.30-8.30pm VHF 68/529 6074<br />
Keegan‘s Beachside, Lower Bay - Happy Hour every Fri & Tues 5.30-7pm, EC$5 vodka, rum & Hairoun 458 3530<br />
Sugar Reef Cafe, Crescent Beach - At a beachfront coconut plantation, daily for lunch and dinner 458 3400<br />
Coco‘s Place, Ocar - Daily lunch & dinner, live music by Andy Cruickshank tonight! Res. pl. VHF 68/ 458 3463<br />
The Fig Tree - Famous Fish Friday 6.30pm, live music, open daily 10am (Sun 8.30am), waterfront location VHF 68/457 3008<br />
Plantation House - Closed today for private event 6pm - 9pm. Open 8am - 5pm, wood-fired oven pizzas 534 8260<br />
Dawn’s Cafe, Lower Bay - Daily from 8am for breakfast & lunch. Dinner by reservation - please call 492 6508<br />
The Old Fort – Annual Art Show 4pm incl. wine & cheese. Special Buffet Dinner + live music by res. 458 3440<br />
Papa’s Bar, Ocar – 6 Nations Rugby, see ad page 2. Pre-Valentine’s Dinner & Music from 7.30pm VHF 68/457 3443<br />
Tantie Pearl’s – Specials Night! Come choose our Lucky Dip, win drinks/special discounts. Res. pl. VHF 68/457 3160<br />
Keegan‘s Beachside, Lower Bay - Barbecue: The Cook Out with the In Crowd, from 6pm VHF 68/458 3530<br />
Bagatelle@<strong>Bequia</strong> Beach - Fresh local lobster grilled to perfection! Live steel band, EC$110. Res. pls. 458 1600<br />
Black Pearl@Gingerbread - Check our Caribbean fusion menu, great sunset harbour views! VHF 68/456 9868<br />
The Yacht Club Bar & Grill - Kyron & Friends live from 6-9pm, daily drink & snack specials 4-6pm VHF 68/529 6074<br />
The Fig Tree - Delicious Creole Breakfast from 8.30am, live music 10am-3pm, waterfront location VHF 68/457 3008<br />
The Old Fort – Open Day from <strong>12</strong> noon; enjoy fine art & cuisine, BBQ lunch and live music by res pl. 458 3440<br />
Keegan‘s Beachside, Lower Bay - Delicious home-made curry lunches from midday… VHF 68/458 3530<br />
Papa’s Bar, Ocar – 6 Nations Rugby: Italy vs England 10am open for the game, open again 5pm, see ad p.2 VHF 68/457 3443<br />
Black Pearl@Gingerbread - Valentine’s Day Set Menu, music by J. Gool & De Real Ting, from 7pm until… VHF 68/456 9868<br />
Coco‘s Place, Ocar - Enjoy Valentine’s Day Dinner with Andy Cruickshank live! Res. please VHF 68/ 458 3463<br />
Bagatelle@<strong>Bequia</strong> Beach - Valentine’s Dinner US$<strong>12</strong>0 per couple. Entertainment by Kyron Baptiste. Res pls. 458 1600<br />
Tommy’s Restaurant, Belmont Waterfront – Candlelight Valentine’s 3-course Lobster dinner $55, res. 457 3779<br />
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, snorkeling, exploring, US$170, kids free! VHF16/495 0886/9<br />
Plantation House, Belmont Walkway - Now open! Espresso & fresh pastries from 8am, pizzas from noon until… 534 8260<br />
Sugar Reef Cafe, Crescent Beach - Farm and fisherman to table, daily for lunch and dinner 458 3400<br />
Bagatelle@<strong>Bequia</strong> Beach - Caribbean Night! Sumptuous a la carte Dinner, Andy Cruickshank live 7-9pm, res. pl. 458 1600<br />
Daily Calendar of Events continued on page 2<br />
frangipani Hotel • Restaurant • Bar<br />
Thursday Night: BBQ & Jump Up with Elite Steel Band!<br />
US imported striploin steak + fabulous Buffet with wide assortment of local gourmet dishes,<br />
fresh bread, seafood Salads and delicious Desserts - Reservations essential!<br />
Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Phone: 458-3255<br />
frangi@vincysurf.com www.frangipanibequia.com<br />
www.friendshiprose.com<br />
friendshiprose@mac.com<br />
Tel: (784) 457 3888<br />
Produced and published by Outhouse Graphics Inc © <strong>2016</strong><br />
For advertising space and rate details contact outhouse@vincysurf.com or call: 457 3649<br />
Printed by Quik-Print (St. Vincent) Ltd
…continued from front page<br />
Tues 16th<br />
BEQUIA THIS WEEK<br />
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Mustique, famous bars, lunch on board, US$140, kids free VHF16/495 0886/9<br />
Maranne’s Ice Cream, Gingerbread Café - Open daily 10am - 5.30pm 495 3739<br />
Tantie Pearl’s Restaurant – Grilled Jerk Night! Two courses fish or chicken, EC$70, res. pl. VHF 68/457 3160<br />
Wed 17th<br />
Thurs 18th<br />
Gingerbread Café – Espresso, cakes, full b'fast, lunch, daily till 7pm serving selection of wines, beer & rum punch 458 3800<br />
Tantie Pearl’s – Appetizer, choice of 2 meat dishes p.p. (fish/conch/chicken/porkchop), EC$110 res. pl . VHF 68/457 3160<br />
Keegan‘s Beachside, Lower Bay - Movie Night under the Stars: The Revenant VHF 68/458 3530<br />
Bagatelle@Friendship Bay - BBQ Buffet with live entertainment by Kyron Baptiste, EC$90pp. from 7pm 458 1600<br />
Coco‘s Place, Ocar - Daily lunch & dinner, live music by Bob & Friends tonight! Res. pl. VHF 68/ 458 3463<br />
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, snorkeling, exploring, US$170, kids free! VHF16/495 0886/9<br />
The Yacht Club Bar & Grill, <strong>Bequia</strong> Marina - Happy Hour 4-6pm, Kyron & Friends live from 5.30-8.30pm VHF 68/529 6074<br />
Papa’s Bar, Ocar – Thursday Special: Lobster Dinner for Two EC$180, includes bottle of house wine VHF 68/457 3443<br />
Frangipani - World-famous Barbecue & Jump-up with the Elite Steel Band - res. essential! VHF 68/458 3255<br />
Tommy’s Restaurant, Belmont Waterfront – Italian Specials Night with EC$10 off on bottles of wine, res. 457 3779<br />
Blue Tropic Restaurant<br />
• Romantic Setting<br />
• Open-air Terrace overlooking Gardens<br />
• Speciality Chefs + Freshly made Italian Food<br />
• Delicious Cocktails & Bar Snacks<br />
• Sushi Night every other Thursday, from 6.30pm<br />
info@bequiabeach.com www.bequiabeachhotel.com<br />
Reservations please Tel: 458 1600<br />
Eating Out …continued on next page<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Beach<br />
Hotel Spa<br />
Manicures, Facials<br />
Massages<br />
Luxury Pedicures<br />
Waxing<br />
Open to non-residents<br />
Monday - Saturday 9-4pm<br />
Bagatelle<br />
Restaurant by the beach<br />
♥ ‘Love is in the air’ ♥<br />
• Valentine’s Dinner -<br />
$US<strong>12</strong>0.00 per couple<br />
• Complimentary glass of wine<br />
on arrival<br />
• Live entertainment by Kyron Baptiste<br />
Reservations recommended<br />
Farm and fisherman to table<br />
at a beachfront coconut plantation<br />
Open daily lunch & dinner Crescent Beach 784 458-3400<br />
info@sugarreefbequia.com<br />
Fabulous open-air terrace<br />
overlooking Admiralty Bay<br />
Follow the blue streak of lightS<br />
on our roof to find us!<br />
Kitchen always open till 10pm!<br />
Monday - Saturday from 11am until…<br />
Sunday from 10am for game & 5pm until…<br />
6 Nations Rugby!<br />
Sat Feb 13: France vs Ireland 10.25am<br />
Wales vs Scotland <strong>12</strong>.50pm<br />
Pre-Valentine’s Dinner & Music from 7.30pm<br />
Sun Feb 14: Italy vs England 10.00am<br />
Res: 457-3443 / 455 5463 VHF CH 68 Free WiFi<br />
The Yacht Club Bar & Grill<br />
at <strong>Bequia</strong> Marina<br />
Thursdays & Fridays:<br />
Happy Hour 4pm - 6pm<br />
Live Music with Kyron & Friends 5.30 - 8.30pm<br />
Friday & Saturday Night - BBQ<br />
Ribs $47, Chicken $35, Mahi $45<br />
Saturday: Kyron & Friends live from 6 - 9pm<br />
Open Tuesday to Saturday, noon till 10pm<br />
Casual Menu for Lunch and Dinner<br />
Drink and Snack Specials every day from 4-6pm<br />
Phone: 529 6074 VHF CH 68 Free WiFi<br />
info@bequiamarina.com<br />
Dockhouse Open 6am - 6pm daily for water, cubed ice and docking<br />
MARANNE’S<br />
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM<br />
Delicious Gourmet Ice Cream<br />
&<br />
Fruit Sorbets, Frozen Yogurt, Fresh Natural Yogurt<br />
Sundaes and Splits, Qts and half gal Tubs to take away<br />
All Natural Ingredients<br />
downstairs at Gingerbread Cafe Tel: 495 3739
mac’s pizzeria<br />
Open 11:00am - 9:00pm<br />
Situated between Gingerbread<br />
and The Fig Tree<br />
OPEN DAILY!<br />
Reservations VHF ch 68, tel: 458-3474<br />
activities<br />
Annual VSPCA Fundraising<br />
Lunch & Auction - THANK YOU!<br />
The VSPCA thanks all the paying guests, volunteers and sponsors<br />
who made our 4th annual Curry Lunch Fundraiser at Firefly<br />
a success. With your help we are able to continue our vital work<br />
of spay, neuter, rescue, rehoming and education.<br />
Our special thanks to:<br />
Stan and Liz Clayton, Rodney<br />
& all the staff at Firefly <strong>Bequia</strong><br />
Doris Sachs at Doris Fresh Food<br />
Bougainvillea Beach Resort<br />
– Gordon Seale<br />
Margit and Lars Abrahamsson<br />
and Jacks Bar<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Express<br />
and Ashley Ollivierre<br />
’<br />
R E S T A U R A N T & B A R<br />
W A T E R F R O N T D I N I N G<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
ew en ite: 4” ia starting at ec$40<br />
over twice as big as a 9”<br />
Items from our regular menu available every night<br />
OPEN Mon-Sat <strong>12</strong> noon Sun 5 pm Belmont Waterfront Port Elizabeth, <strong>Bequia</strong> 457-3779<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Plantation House<br />
Blue Lagoon Hotel<br />
Cotton House Hotel<br />
Lotty Bunbury<br />
Bob Berlinghof for the music<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> This <strong>Week</strong><br />
SVG Air<br />
Jonathan Palmer<br />
Jankie Glass<br />
We thank the many angels in <strong>Bequia</strong> with a genuine love of animals<br />
who continue to support our mission and give us hope for the future.<br />
eating out<br />
All Day Breakfast By The Beach<br />
Eggs Benedict, Pancakes, Tropical Fruit Platter,<br />
Sizzling Sausages and Bacon and much more…<br />
Open every day for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinks<br />
Tel: 458 3530 www.keegansbequia.org<br />
Free Keegan’s Beachside, Lower Bay<br />
WiFi Hotel, Apartments, Cottages & Restaurant<br />
Gingerbread Hotel<br />
OPEN every day, <strong>12</strong> months a year<br />
waterfront suites - check our rates<br />
breakfast & lunch at the café<br />
784 458 3800 ginger@vincysurf.com<br />
activities<br />
THE BEQUIA SUNSHINE SCHOOL<br />
AUCTION Committee<br />
Would like to say<br />
a big “Thank you” to:<br />
All the bidders and under bidders; all those who donated<br />
auction items; Doris for the Raffle Prize; all those who<br />
so generously contributed food, drink, promotion/printing;<br />
Laurel and the staff of the Black Pearl Restaurant;<br />
Sam Tull our auctioneer and all our untiring team of volunteers.<br />
Thanks to everyone's support and generosity,<br />
we have yet again achieved an excellent total which<br />
is a vital contribution to the running costs of the<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Sunshine School for Children with Special Needs<br />
For full list of contributors click here to see the <strong>Bequia</strong> Forum on Trip Advisor<br />
S/Y SUDIKI61ft<br />
Snorkeling, Sailing, Fishing, Exploring …<br />
Day trips to Petit Nevis<br />
or Isle de Quatre<br />
Includes lunch with complimentary bottle of wine<br />
and rum punch - Ship’s bar available<br />
US$ 150 pp - 4 person minimum<br />
Tel: 528 4440<br />
Email: sailsudiki@aol.com<br />
graphics INC<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> <strong>this</strong> <strong>Week</strong> on-line magazine flip version: www.begos.com<br />
To advertise in <strong>this</strong> publication, contact us:<br />
Tel: (784) 457 3649<br />
outhouse@vincysurf.com
Art Lessons & Painting Sessions<br />
at Sugar Reef Cafe, Crescent Beach<br />
Led by Julie Lea<br />
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10.30am - <strong>12</strong>.30pm & 2.30 - 4.30pm<br />
Materials provided, or bring your own - beginners encouraged!<br />
Please call (784) 455 4677 for information and sign up<br />
activities<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> <strong>this</strong> <strong>Week</strong><br />
is on-line at:<br />
www.begos.com<br />
BEQUIA<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Boat Museum<br />
Yacht Garbage Disposal<br />
Ashore, there is only one place to dispose of yacht garbage – the skips located off the Fish Market Jetty<br />
next to the Vegetable Market. These are reserved exclusively for yachties’ use.<br />
Alternatively, yacht garbage may be delivered “at sea” to Daffodil Marine or other reliable water taxis;<br />
charge usually $3.00 to $5.00 per bag. Dumping in unauthorized places is a prosecutable offence.<br />
Help keep <strong>Bequia</strong> Clean and Green!
London Beauty Studio<br />
Massage, Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing, Facials<br />
Wellness & Beauty should not be a Luxury<br />
but an Affordable Necessity - so Come and be Pampered!<br />
Neisha Lavia - UK Professionally Trained & Certified<br />
Next to the Oasis Art Gallery<br />
Call (784) 431 7823 Free WiFi just4youbequia@gmail.com<br />
Serenity Day Spa<br />
Relaxing full service spa - an exceptional experience<br />
from the moment you step in…<br />
Soothing environment encourages both men & women<br />
to unwind, restore, balance & invigorate the Body, Mind and Soul.<br />
Tradewinds Marina • Tel: 532-2559 • serenity_dayspa@yahoo.com<br />
AA<br />
Worried about<br />
your drinking habits?<br />
Want to stop but don’t know how?<br />
For info call Doug 495 2055 or Deb 455 9772<br />
Taxis/Water Taxis call VHF on Channel 68<br />
Dollar Vans depart regularly from Port Elizabeth<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Hospital 457 3328<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Doctor 454 3514<br />
Fitness / Health<br />
Dr. Gregory Thomas<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong>: Mondays & Thursdays, 3pm – 6pm<br />
Office upstairs <strong>Bequia</strong> Venture, phone 458-3937<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent: Tuesdays & Fridays 8am - 2pm<br />
Kenmars Mall, Halifax Street, ground floor<br />
For appointments phone 485-6449<br />
16 years on <strong>Bequia</strong><br />
Marc Erdrich/Ruth Boerger<br />
Couples<br />
<br />
massage available<br />
<br />
Massage<br />
<br />
Therapists<br />
Pain relief experts Enjoy a relaxing massage at your hotel or villa<br />
784-430-5763<br />
784-457-5625<br />
shopping / services / Miscellaneous<br />
The Garden Boutique<br />
You are welcome to visit and<br />
see our beautiful Batik -<br />
Hand-made on <strong>Bequia</strong><br />
High quality clothing, jewellery<br />
& much more... Open Daily<br />
Tel: 458 3892 Opp. St. Mary’s Church<br />
GENERAL INFORMATION<br />
www.massage.vc<br />
info@massage.vc<br />
YOGA on <strong>Bequia</strong><br />
Yoga for all levels - Iyengar/Vinyasa/Sivananda/Mindfulness<br />
INTERMEDIATE: Mons & Thurs 9am De Reef<br />
RESTORATIVE: Wednesdays 9am De Reef<br />
MILD:<br />
Tues 9am De Reef / Thurs 10.45am Lower Bay<br />
ALL LEVELS: Tues & Thurs 4pm Call for Location<br />
Private Sessions available!<br />
phealey247@gmail.com Call 784-455-4565<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Police Station 458 3350<br />
VHF 16 “ZedQS <strong>Bequia</strong>”<br />
Coastguard 457 4578<br />
VHF ch. 16 ”Juliet8Foxtrot”<br />
Post Office<br />
Mon - Fri: 9.00am-<strong>12</strong>noon, 1pm-3.00pm<br />
Saturday closed<br />
Cruisers’ Net: VHF on Channel 68 - Daily at 0800 - Current weather & local information<br />
Customs & Immigration: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 6pm (closed <strong>12</strong>-1pm), Sat: 8.30am - <strong>12</strong> noon, 3pm - 6pm, Sun: 9am - <strong>12</strong> noon; 3pm - 6pm<br />
Overtime fees may be charged - Clearing in and out outside office hours and on Public Holidays is normally possible by arrangement.<br />
THIS BOOK IS ABOUT TOM JOHNSTON’S<br />
“MOONHOLE”<br />
Winner of the P.I.N.E award for the<br />
best hard cover book published<br />
in New England in 2014<br />
BEAUTIFUL, CONTROVERSIAL, AUTHENTIC<br />
WOULD BE A PERFECT GIFT!<br />
AVAILABLE AT THE BEQUIA BOOKSHOP<br />
OR THROUGH AMAZON<br />
…continued on next page<br />
Mango Art Studio<br />
“Bring Home the Color”<br />
Original Paintings<br />
and art books of <strong>Bequia</strong> Life<br />
by Peter Carr and Julie Lea<br />
Open M / W & F from <strong>12</strong> - 4pm or<br />
call for appointment (784) 455 4677<br />
www.mango-art-studio-bequia.com<br />
Belmont <strong>Bequia</strong>
shopping / Services / For Sale / Miscellaneous<br />
Doris Fresh Food<br />
Located in Back Street! (formerly Le Petit Jardin)<br />
Imported meats, cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables.<br />
Fine wines and spirits!<br />
Open Mon - Sat 8am - 5pm<br />
Sundays 8.30 - 11.30am<br />
Tel: 458 3625 doris_freshfood@yahoo.com<br />
LINA’S<br />
Bread & Delicatessen<br />
(Yacht provisioning and much more)<br />
Simply the Best Bread, Pastries and Sandwiches!<br />
Open daily from 8am<br />
Bayshore Mall - next to Customs Tel 458 3181 VHF 68<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Double-Ender FOR SALE!<br />
Traditional <strong>12</strong>ft <strong>Bequia</strong> double-ender<br />
Built by Delacy Leslie in 2005<br />
2 sails, rudder, oars, ballast, anchor etc. (missing mast)<br />
Newly re-painted in 2014 - minor repairs needed<br />
A treasure - EC$4,200 or near offer!<br />
Contact: vickibroscheit@gmail.com<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Music Fest Sensation - UK Blues Slide Guitarist<br />
Martin Harley<br />
DVDs on Sale…<br />
Large selection of Beautiful Furniture<br />
We also sell pottery, hammocks & baskets<br />
Upstairs behind St. Mary’s Church (enter by Bookshop)<br />
Monday - Friday 1pm - 3pm or by appointment<br />
Call Agneta: 430 5<strong>02</strong>1 or 458 3518<br />
Boat For Sale<br />
Bertram 28 Flybridge 1983<br />
2 x Yanmar diesel 2007, 2000 hrs<br />
Very good condition - completely renovated<br />
Auto pilot, fishfinder etc. US$45,000 or near offer<br />
gardenboutique@hotmail.com (784) 458 3518 / 430 5<strong>02</strong>1<br />
Tel: 458 3286 Fax: 458 3964<br />
…at the <strong>Bequia</strong> Tourism Office - EC$30<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong>TOURISM ASSOCIATION<br />
www.bequiatourism.com<br />
Visit our Tourism Office!<br />
Stamps & postcards, newspapers, flags<br />
advice on tours, daytrips, accommodation<br />
Open daily - located opposite Customs/Revenue building<br />
real estate<br />
Buying Land or a House?<br />
Don't just look at the view!<br />
You need to consider many<br />
other important aspects.<br />
Initial unbiased consultation free<br />
Call: 532 9224<br />
www.actionbequia.org<br />
'Making a Big Difference in a Small Island'<br />
real estate<br />
grenadinevillas@mac.com<br />
www.thegrenadinescollection.com<br />
+1 (784) 457 3888<br />
+1 (784) 457 3739<br />
+1 (784) 529 8046<br />
+1 (784) 455 0969