8 September 2016

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September 8, 2016
N E I G H B O U R LY NOTES
THE Universities’ Boat Race is on at the Kowie
River at the moment, with the finals being
contested on Saturday. A total of 40 teams will
take to the water and attempt to navigate the sand
banks, the sharp corners and the current, as they
compete for the main title. This year the races will
be hosted by Halyards Hotel, together with the
Small Boat Harbour Company and, despite the
obvious logistical issues of moving the event from
the established Ski-boat Club on the other bank of
the river, it is hoped it will be just as successful.
We wish all the rowers the best of luck and remind
them of the special prayer service to be held at St
Pa u l ’s Anglican Church at 10am tomorrow.
UNIVERSITIES around the country are again in
chaos as the #FeeMustFall campaign regains
momentum. It is difficult to understand how
anyone thinks that burning down university
buildings is going to assist with free education.
Fortunately, Stenden South Africa is a private
institution, so we will not see the same mayhem in
Ndlambe as is evident at Rhodes University.
WHILE it might not be local news, the fight
between the National Treasury and the Hawks is
causing absolute chaos in the markets as
investors worry about how safe their money is
going to be in such a highly volatile environment.
This will affect employment opportunities all over
South Africa and, in the vulnerable rural areas like
Ndlambe, will prevent potential investors from
developing new businesses in the area. This
nonsense must stop, or else the entire country will
find itself with a growing population with no jobs
to offer them.
B E ST wishes and birthday greetings to everyone
who is having a special day in the week ahead,
especially Mason Dell, Taylor Naude, Julia
Painting, Jean Atkinson, Rosemary Nelson,
Herman Breetzke, Pen Schultz, Nicolas Cock,
Timothy Rudman, Elzette Reed, Derryn Willis, Eben
Groenewald, RJ Swart, Marion Barnard, Patrick
Kenny, Kelly Bradfield, Lionel Wilson, Matthew
Neethling, Keith Cunning, Stephanie de Bruin,
Heather Tyson, Trish Versfeld, Jordon Faca, twins
Natalie and Caroline Ross, Pam Hopper, Clare du
Plessis, Colin Wiggett, Ryan Owsley, Lydia Gimbel,
Dee Squires, Veronica Mansfield, Alfred Weyer,
Corrie Groenewald, Joan Greaves, Helen Emslie,
Anne McCreath, Nigel Difford, Val Thorncroft, Tony
Versfeld, Lionel Hunt, Jonty Payne, Phindiwe
DIARISE THIS
Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club Museum
opens on the last Saturday of each month from
9am-12 noon at Hawkins Industrial Park, Alfred
Road, Port Alfred.
Bathurst Farmers Market – Every Sunday rain or
shine at Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Nursery,
Kowie Road from 9am-12.30pm.
Birdwatching Tours and Three Sisters Saunter.
Book with Anne (046)675-1976 or 083-719-4950.
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Bonsai Club meets once a month on a Saturday.
For more information, contact David Brewis on
076-457-3218. Or e-mail d a v i d b re w i s 7 7 @ g m a i l . c o m
Duck Pond Morning Market every Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday from 9am-2pm, between
Buksies Coffee Shop and Penny Farthing restaurant.
Jams, pickles, secondhand books, cakes, quiches,
secondhand clothing, crochet knitting, plants. All
stallholders welcome. Contact Wendy 081-347-9562.
FAST (Forum for Astronomy, Science and
Technology) meets on the first Thursday of each
month at the cellar of the Wharf Street Brew Pub at
2.30pm. Visitors welcome. For more information,
contact Shirley Marais at s h i r l e y @ t h e a n n o u n c e r. c o . z a
or on 082-928-8671.
First Port Alfred Scout/Cub meetings. Every Friday
at the Girl Guide Hall, from 3pm-5pm. Visitors
welcome. For more information, contact Dot Fethers
on (046)624-3192.
Kenton Pub Quiz – 6.30pm – first Sunday of each
month at Kenton Bowls Club. Cash bar available.
Cash and other prizes. Teams of four to six. All
welcome. Enquiries: Walter Grisdale
(046)648-2440.
Kowie History Museum, at The Old Railway
Station, Pascoe Crescent. Open 9.30am-12.30pm
Tuesday-Saturday. Closed Sunday/Monday and
public holidays.
Lower Albany Historical Society meets third
Thursday of the month – some meetings in Don
Powis Hall, Settlers Park, others, outside trips. For
more information, contact Suzette on 083-581-5777.
Lower Albany Woodworkers’ Guild, meets first
Tuesday of each month. For more information,
contact Brian Edwards on (046)624-2945 or John
Moss on 082-829-5484.
Memory Book Scrapbook Club meets twice a
month on a Thursday afternoon. All welcome.
Contact Cheryl (046)624-2733 or 083-556-7562.
National Sea Rescue Institute practices every
Wednesday at 5pm. To join the NSRI visit the base
in person to undergo an evaluation.
TOUCHING MOMENT: Settlers Park frail care resident, Margaret Gilbert, receives a flower from Port
Alfred Pre-Primary School pupil Niamé Lamsberg on Spring Day
Picture: LOUISE KNOWLES
Kuhkana, Jamie Kleinhans, Jenna Rowe, Thabisa
Vukuza, Pietie le Roux and Dawn Nelson.
ALL good wishes and congratulations to Noni
Wilkinson on her 95th milestone birthday on
September 13. May you enjoy many more while
enjoying great health, wealth and happiness!
CONGRATULATIONS to Con Kingsley Worrall from
St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown, for winning a
study bursary to the value of R15 000 at the CTCA
Young Creatives Awards 2016.
BUSINESS anniversary greetings and
congratulations for many more years to come to
Highway Motors and Buddy’s, Vanessa’s Nail Bar,
the Sikhulise Skills Development Programme and
Coral Cottages, The Holistic Oak, NF Wood Worx
and Bathurst Woodmill.
FIGURES announced by Statistics SA on Tuesday
indicate that the South African economy has just
E-mail Rob Knowles at knowlesr@timesmedia.co.za or fax (046) 624-2293
or drop in at 29 Miles Street from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
OUR ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER
E-mail houzetj@timesmedia.co.za or fax (046) 624-2293 or drop in at 29 Miles Street from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Night Scrapbooking classes every fortnight at
BCreative Scrapbooking Supplies at Shop 12,
Rosehill Mall. Wednesdays from 6.30pm-10pm. Call
Nicolene on (046)624-3096 to book your spot for
the next class or for more information. Saturday
morning and weekday scrapbooking classes also
available. Bookings are required.
Port Alfred Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday
of every month – 9.30am at Red Leaf Nursery.
Port Alfred Bridge Club – Now at the Lodge on
Albany Road (the Old Vic Hotel). Meets every
Monday and Thursday: 1.15pm for 1.30pm start.
Port Alfred Floral Art Group meets on the third
Saturday of the month at Settlers Park hall at
2.30pm. For more information, contact Hennie de
Bruin on 082-464-4606. All welcome.
Probus Club of the Kowie meets on the second
Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Port Alfred
River and Ski-boat Club.
Richmond House Museum and Music Room.
Private non-profit museum established in 2007. The
building (1948) is a replica of the Castle, and the
displays trace 175 years of owners and alterations.
No admission fee, but donations welcomed. Tours
by appointment only: 082-456-7437. Classics at the
C a st l e classical/jazz concerts check press or
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Rocky Ridge Farm Market opens every Saturday
and Sunday from 9am with a variety of home made
delights, “egg-cellent” free-range eggs, honey,
biltong, droëwors, as well as its very popular
morning breakfast. Contact Desia Holmes on
083-589-0765 for more information.
Rosehill Mall Art znd Crafters Market, the first
Saturday of every month, from 9am- 4pm. A true art
and craft market. Only handmade items available by
our local crafters. Large selection of goods.
Scottish Country Dancing at Don Powis Hall,
Settlers Park, every Wednesday from 5.30pm-7pm.
For more information please phone (046)6 0 4 - 0 478 .
Sunshine Coast Women’s Forum meets every
fourth Tuesday in the Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park
at 2.30pm. Come and join us. Visitors welcome. For
more information contact Muriel MacGregor on
(046)624-1963.
The Riverside Ramble: a new self-guided tour
(map R10 from Sunshine Coast Tourism or Kowie
History Museum) of historic Wharf Street and Van
der Riet Streets.
The Village Green Market – first Sunday of every
month. Join us in the garden at The Village Green in
Bathurst for a festival of antiques, books,
collectables, junk, bric-a-brac, crafts, art and other
avoided a technical recession. Having suffered
through a net shrinkage of the economy
(euphemistically termed “negative growth”) of
1.2% in the previous quarter, and with an economy
battling with drought, strikes and the constant
threat of electrical shortages, growth of the
economy has certainly slowed down. This news
was better than the expected 2.8% growth rate as
projected and was boosted slightly by the hiccup
when Britain exited the EU, and global currencies
fell. However, South Africa is not out of the woods,
and international ratings agencies will still be
making decisions regarding the possible
downgrading of the country’s economy at the end
of the year. With last year’s figures in brackets to
compare against, the rand was trading at R14.01 to
the dollar (R13.64), R18.79 to the pound (R20.95)
and R15.77 to the euro (R15.27), gold trading at
$1 347.72 per fine ounce ($1121.15), platinum at
interesting stuff. From 9am-2pm. For more
information or to book a stall, contact Lynette on
076 - 3 4 9 - 2 2 4 6 .
U3A – Port Alfred Branch meets on the fourth
Thursday of every month at 10am at the Don Powis
Hall, Settlers Park village. All welcome.
Woodlands Market, every Saturday from 8am-12
noon at Woodlands Cottages and Backpackers, just
outside Kenton on the R343 Grahamstown Road.
Yummy breakfast and treats, fresh produce, arts
and crafts. There is no charge for traders of local
arts and crafts and produce – an attempt to
encourage and support local tourism and
businesses. For more information, contact
082-808-5976 or info@woodlands.co.za
To d a y
Port Alfred Art Club – (IN) Demonstration by Jane
Foote. Looking at Positive aspects of negative
space. Bring your own materials.
Memory Book Scrapbook Club – 2pm-5pm –
Presbyterian Church Port Alfred. All welcome.
Contact Cheryl (046)624-2733 or 083-556-7562.
Special Boat Race Service – 10am at St Paul’s
Anglican Church.
Tomorrow until Saturday
Annual Universities Boat Race on the Kowie River.
To m o r r o w
Special Boat Race Service – 10am at St Paul’s
Anglican Church.
Saturday until Sunday
Ke n to n ’s Men’s Classic at Kenton Bowls Club.
Sunday
Oldenburgia Club Charity Hike at St Cyprian's
Church and Highlands Farm. Meet at Grahamstown
Peppergrove Pick n Pay car park at 8am, to hike at
8.30am. Difficulty: A beautiful hike on a local farm,
taking in some expansive views, fynbos, a church,
and an historical railway station and bridge. The
walk, including stops, should take about three
hours, requires a basic level of fitness and is
suitable for all ages as it is a leisurely 6.5km. Bring
good hiking shoes/boots, hat and sunscreen, water
and refreshments for morning tea. Cost: R30 per
person (minimum donation), plus R10 for fuel,
payable on the day. Proceeds go to the Mary Waters
High School Interact Club to support their project to
remove alien vegetation. For more information,
contact hike leader Helen Averbuch on
082-841-0790 or helen.dogflower@gmail.com
Tuesday September 13
Probus Club meeting – 10.30am for 11am – Por t
Alfred River and Ski-boat Club. Includes spouses.
$1 099.70 per ounce ($1004.15) and Brent crude oil
at $47.78 per barrel ($49.63).
SPECIAL thoughts and prayers are with all those
folk who are not well, who are having or have
already had tests, operations and treatments.
"Sterkte" to Roy Potter, Andrew de Vries, June
Hart, Linda Hulley, Val Kilian, Ben Kember, Blake
Squires, Llewellyn Wicks, Philly Dell, Myrna Keet,
Barbara Tee, Bevan Edwards and Brenda Shelton.
WEDDING anniversary congratulations and
continued joy for many more years of happiness
together, especially to Fred and Heather Tyson,
Dave and Jacqui Parsons, Ian and Erna
McPherson, Andrew and Judy Elliott, Rafe and
Debbie McKinnon.
CONGRATULATIONS to our local dentist, Dr Natalie
Okonski and her husband Carl Wantenaar on
being blessed with a precious baby boy, Alexander
Sigmund Wantenaar, born August 31
WE were saddened to hear the news that Callie
Rademeyer died in a tragic car accident on Sunday
close to the Mansfield turnoff on the R67.
Commiserations to his family, Susan, Janine,
Simone, Eben, Quintis, Mia, Logan and Carter.
SO sorry to hear that well-known singer and
guitarist of the Silver Creek Mountain Band, JP
Fúss, passed away last Monday morning. You will
be missed.
WE were sorry to hear of the death of Nan Hanly,
mother to eight children, who passed away
peacefully last Sunday morning. A church service
to be held at St James Catholic Church, Port Alfred
at 10am on Monday September11.
BAD news for all the South African kwaito fans is
that Mduduzi Tshabalala, better known as
Mandoza, is suffering from a brain tumour, but the
great news is that nothing stops the 38-year-old,
and he is planning to be performing at the concert
at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.
A MEMORIAL service will be held for the late Mary
Hechter at the Presyterian Church, Port Alfred,
today at 10am.
THOUGHT for the week: “Peace is not a
relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind
brought about by a serenity of soul”.
BEST regards as always,
The Team.
The Probus business part of the meeting will be as
brief as possible before handing over to hosts, the
Distell Group, who will conduct a wine tasting
event. Afterwards there will be a finger luncheon
and more drinks and fellowship.
Wednesday September 14
Rhodes Department of Music and Musicology
lunch-hour concert at Rhodes, Beethoven Room,
1.15pm. – piano recital by dynamic young DSG
matric pupil Tegan van der Merwe. A participant in
a number of national music competitions (Samro,
Atterbury, NGMC), Tegan was a finalist and
prizewinner in the 9th National Grahamstown Music
Competition last year. Entry: Free.
Thursday September 15
Port Alfred Art Club – (OUT) Settlers Church –
let’s do some black and white sketches of this
historical building. Bring materials, refreshments
and chairs.
Friends with Compassion – Caring for those who
are mourning a loved one. Presbyterian Church Port
Alfred, at 3.30pm. All welcome – join us for a cup of
tea and a chat. Contact Cheryl (046)624-2733 or
0 8 3 - 5 5 6 - 75 6 2 .
Saturday September 17
Flame and Rob Spring Show – 7pm – Get to
Guido’s for lots of comedy and song. Wear
something flowery for spring and get a free shooter.
No cover charge.
Port Alfred Floral Art Group monthly meeting at
2.30pm at Settlers Park Hall (please note starting
time). Homework: A design from the demonstration
on the work of Gregor Lersch, Five Days, Five
Themes. Bring your toolbox with for an imposed
workshop, “The Focus is on Me”. Inquiries: Hennie
de Bruin 082-464-4606. All welcome.
Thursday September 22
Port Alfred Art Club – (OUT) Fish River Sun –
breakfast . Bring your art materials. Bring an extra
easel to display a work for sale.
U3A meeting – 10am at Don Powis Hall, Settlers
Park. Geoff Antrobus on “Wind Farms – Experiences
of a Landowner”.
Memory Book Scrapbook Club – 2pm-5pm –
Presbyterian Church Port Alfred. All welcome.
Contact Cheryl (046)624-2733 or 083-556-7562.
Friday September 23 and Saturday September
24
Joy activist and laughter coach Sue Jameson at
Red Leaf Nursery. “The transforming power and joy
and laughter”. R80pp. Friday from 2pm to 3.30pm
and Saturday from 10am-11.30am. More information
and bookings on (046)624-8530.
Amazing Race in Bathurst.