10 Talk of the Town ADVERTISING / NEWSDESK: (046) 624 4356 Find us on Facebook <strong>June</strong> <strong>23</strong>, <strong>2016</strong> N E I G H B O U R LY NOTES E-mail MANY of our readers might have noticed a peculiar moon on Tuesday evening. For those who don’t know, Tuesday was a rare occurrence in our astronomical calendar with the full moon coinciding with the <strong>June</strong> solstice (the shortest day and longest night of the year). The moon, commonly known as the strawberry moon, appeared slightly orange/rouge in colour and could be seen clearly, early in the evening. If you did see it, you were lucky – and for those who didn’t, don’t worry, you can see it again in 2062. T h at ’s right, it is such a rare occasion that the last full moon on the winter solstice occurred in 1967. For astro-buffs and for interest’s sake, at the solstice the sun does not rise precisely in the east but rises to the north of east and sets to the north of west. OH DEAR, is Pretoria burning? If one has caught a glimpse of the news (mind you not SABC news since they banned broadcasting violent protests) one would believe that the apocalypse has started. It is unsettling to see the riots and anarchy taking place among ordinary citizens and the devastating toll on affected business and commerce that fall in the line of fire. The threat is real, and it is frightening. It is far from the “u n r e st ” which it has been deemed by the ANC government, which is still not taking responsibility for the chaos. Is this more evidence of an implosion taking place within the ANC? In mid-May Zuma addressed the Gauteng provincial general council where he shot down the notion of state capture and preached party unity. But so far the ANC is refusing to admit that the announcement of Thoko Didiza as its mayoral candidate for Tshwane sparked a wave of violence it is unable to control. The ANC is blaming the burning of public property and looting on “thugs”, “a n a r c h i st s ” and “hooligans” but the initial stoking of fires clearly came from inside. Disowning its supporters does not exonerate the ANC from responsibility for allowing factionalism and patronage to engulf the organisation, and for the state of unrest in the country. WE HOPE the cold mornings and evenings have not kept our local mountain bike riders and cyclists tucked indoors. It’s time to start warming up the legs and stretching the quads for this DIARISE THIS Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club Museum opens on the last Saturday of each month – 9am to 12 noon – 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 to 12.30pm. Birdwatching Tours and Three Sisters Saunter – Book with Anne (046)675-1976 or 083-719-4950. w w w. a n n e s b i r d i n g . c o . z a Duck Pond Morning Market every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 2pm, between Buksies Coffee Shop and Penny Farthing restaurant. Jams, pickles, second-hand books and clothing, cakes, quiches, crochet knitting, plants. All stallholders welcome. Contact Wendy on 0 8 1 - 3 47 - 9 5 6 2 . 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. Please contact Shirley Marais at shirley@theannouncer.co.za or on 082-928-8671 for more information. First Port Alfred Scout/Cub meetings – Ever y Friday at the Girl Guide Hall, from 3pm to 5pm. Visitors welcome. For more information contact Dot Fethers on (046)624-3192. Kenton Pub Quiz – at 6.30pm on the first Sunday of every month at the Kenton Bowls Club. A cash bar is available. Cash and other prizes. Teams of four to six. All are welcome. For more information contact Walter Grisdale on (046)648-2440. Kowie History Museum – at The Old Railway Station, Pascoe Crescent. Open 9.30am to 12.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Closed Sunday/Monday and public holidays. Lower Albany Historical Society meets on the third Thursday of the month – some meetings are held in the Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park, and others are outside trips. Call Suzette on 083-581-5777 for details. Lower Albany Woodworkers’ Guild meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Call Brian Edwards on (046)624-2945, or John Moss on 082-829-5484 for more information. Memory Book Scrapbook Club meets twice a month on a Thursday afternoon. All welcome. Contact Cheryl on (046)624-2733 or 083-556-7562. National Sea Rescue Institute practises every Wednesday at 5pm. To join the NSRI visit the base in person to undergo an evaluation. Port Alfred Floral Art Group meets on the third year’s G2C race, which is almost here. The muchanticipated event, which has grown significantly in popularity, is a fun mountain bike challenge that starts in Grahamstown and ends in front of Rosehill Mall in Port Alfred. Judging from previous years, the race is tough in some spots and tricky, with downhill slopes, but r e l at i v e l y moderate to easy for the rest of the 58km. CONGRATULATIONS to the new Kenton Rotary president Tony Swift and to another Kenton local, Bruce Steel-Gray, for being elected as the district governor for Rotary. It is an honour for Kenton to have two men of this calibre who are so dedicated to serving humanity. HAPPY birthday to Harold Holt who will be turning 90 years young on Monday. We hope you are spoilt by your loved ones and wish you many more. A VERY special happy birthday to Happy Hours little one Roarke Penn who turned five yesterday. We hope you get spoilt with lots of presents and enjoy your birthday party at the end of the month! CONGRATUL ATIONS and happy birthday greetings to everyone who is celebrating a birthday in the week ahead. Special greetings and many more to Beverley Welsh, Des Gallagher, <strong>June</strong> Kidd, Madelaine Murray, Lizzy Gouws, Fuzeka Runeli, <strong>June</strong> Keeton, Robert Godfrey, Marsha de Kock, John Champion, Margaret Ilderton, Isabella Coetzee, Ann de la Rey, Marjorie Wilmot, Lucille Scheepers, Rosemary Wood, Vaughn de la Mare, Harold Holt, Lyndon Coltman, Amber Berry (nee Briant), Marion Konig, Pat (Paddy) Thorp, Liza Kohler, Melville Vogel, Ann Hewitt, Peggy Goosen, Anneke Steyn, Deirdré-Anne Odendaal, Mollie Jordaan, Beatrice Crawford, Lloyd Stevenson, Andrew Nell, Megan van Niekerk, Yvonne Surtees, Lee Botha, Claire Burriss, Beverly Oosthuizen, Peter van der Merwe, Matthew Dell and Delina van Heerden. WISHING Beverly Young “-as-ever” a fantastic, sparkling BIG 7-0 on <strong>June</strong> 28. Have a blast! CONTINUED success and warm congratulations to the following businesses/organisations on another anniversary, especially Voila 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 JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 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 Saturday of the month at the Settlers Park hall at 2.30pm. For more information contact Hennie de Bruin on 082-464-4606. All welcome. Port Alfred Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 9.30am at the Red Leaf Nurser y. Probus Club of the Kowie meets on the second Tuesday of every 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 are welcomed. Tours by appointment only: contact 082-456-7437. For Classics at the Castle classical/jazz concerts check the press or w w w. fa c e b o o k . c o m / r i c h m o n d h o u s e m u s e u m m u s i c Rocky Ridge Farm Market opens every Saturday and Sunday from 9am with a variety of homemade delights, free-range eggs, honey, biltong, droewors, and its popular morning breakfast. Contact Desia Holmes on 083-589-0765 for details. Rosehill Mall Art & Crafters Market is held on the first Saturday of every month, from 9am to 4pm. Only handmade items are available by our local crafters. Large selection of goods. Scottish Country Dancing at Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park, every Wednesday from 5.30pm to 7pm. For more details contact (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. Visitors welcome. For details 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, junk, collectables, bric-a-brac, crafts, art and more from 9am to 2pm. For more details or to book a stall, contact Lynette on 076-349-2246. 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 is held every Saturday from 8am to 12 noon at Woodlands Cottages and Backpackers, just outside Kenton on the R343 Grahamstown Road. Yummy breakfast and treats, fresh produce, arts and crafts available. There is MOMMY TO BE: We are looking forward to welcoming baby Jessie Winnaar to the world. Mom Laura Winnaar Frey and dad Elroy are expecting their little bundle in August. Last weekend friends threw a surprise baby shower bestowing her with gifts, good wishes and baby blessings Picture: LOUISE CARTER (Kenton-on-Sea), Siliseal, Noel’s Cartage, Olofs 24/7 Motor Spares, PA Art Club – on 58 amazing years – and PA Scouts Club. AS WE go to press, and with last year’s figures in brackets to compare against, the rand was trading no charge for traders of local arts and crafts and produce – to encourage and support local tourism and businesses. For more information contact 082-808-5976 or info@woodlands.co.za Thursday <strong>June</strong> <strong>23</strong> U3A meeting – 10am – Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park. Reddie Ndoro from the Plight Centre in Port Alfred will be talking on the Plight Community Cent re’s combating of social ills. PA Art Club – (out) Outing to Van der Riet Street for Abstract Painting. Please bring your art materials. All welcome – visitors R20. Bring an extra easel to display a work for sale. Memory Book Scrapbook Club – 2pm to 5pm – Presbyterian Church Port Alfred. All welcome. Contact Cheryl (046)624-2733 or 083-556-7562. Friday <strong>June</strong> 24 Sunshine Coast Hospice book sale at Heritage Mall. Saturday <strong>June</strong> 25 Diaz Cross Bird Club outing at Belmont Golf Course, Grahamstown. Bring a picnic brunch. Visitors welcome (R10 per person). Meet at Heritage Mall car park at 6am or Preston’s, Kenton at 6am. Rendezvous at Belmont Golf Course, G r a h a m st o w n . Kiddies Garden Club – At the Red Leaf Nursery. Starts 10pm Booking essential. For more information contact Adele on (046)624-8530. Saturday <strong>June</strong> 25 and Sunday <strong>June</strong> 26 The Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea presents El Blanco: Tales of the Mariachi, a one-man comedy show which received a Gold Standard Bank Ovation award at the National Arts Festival. Both shows will be held at the Kenton Town Hall. S at u r d ay ’s show is at 6.30 for 7pm (proceeds to Rotary projects) and Sunday’s show at 12.30 for 1pm (proceeds to Bushken Pre-Primary). Tickets are R150 (includes show and two-course meal). Cash bar available. Booking: Chas Everitt, 21 Kenton Road, Kenton – contact (046)648-1212. Sunday <strong>June</strong> 26 Port Alfred Ministers Fraternal’s bimonthly combined service will be held at 6pm at the Dutch Reformed Church. All are welcome. Tuesday <strong>June</strong> 28 Port Alfred Rotary Induction – New president to be inducted at the Ski-boat Club. Starts 7pm. Wednesday <strong>June</strong> 29 DA public prayer meeting – 1pm to 2pm – Por t Alfred library lawns. Pray for peace and political tolerance during elections. Prayers to be at R14.74 to the dollar (R12.15), R21.66 to the pound (R19.20) and R16.59 to the euro (R13.63). Gold was trading at $1269.80 ($1176.40) per fine ounce, platinum at $980.30 ($1068.00) and Brent crude oil prices are $51.04 per barrel ($64.77). 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, <strong>June</strong> Hart, Linda Hulley, Val Kilian, Ben Kember, Blake Squires, Llewellyn Wicks, Philly Dell, Myrna Keet, Barbara Tee, Janet Hyde, Bevan Edwards, Colleen Mackin, Beryl Pancoust and Brenda Shelton. OUR heartiest congratulations to all celebrating the wonderful occasion of their wedding anniversaries, especially Terry and Margaret West, Douglas and Nancy Meyer, Colwyn and Marie Holshausen, Johan and Anne Roos (53), Len and Pat Holford (59), Robert and Emily Blenkinsop, Stephan and Kelly Ferreira, Neil and Tarryn van de Linde, John and Debbie Ford (30), Mariane and Chris Walwyn (45). WOW, we almost got trumped by Ireland in last week’s fixture in the three-match international rugby union series. The Boks, having lost for the very first time against Ireland at home, were far too complacent in that match, and new coach Allister Coetzee could not have wished for a less auspicious introduction to his Springbok coaching job. So, all pressure was on him last Saturday when the Boks took to the field to restore some pride and to ensure that the series was not lost. Even though they were trailing by 16 points at halftime, the Boks began the second half with zeal and, thanks to Ruan Combrinck, managed to get us back on an even keel and win the match 32-26. Let’s hope that this S at u r d ay ’s match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth will bring even more pride to the country. THOUGHT for the week: “If you don’t have a plan for personal growth, then don’t expect to grow!” BEST regards as always, The Team conducted in English, isiXhosa and Afrikaans. All are welcome. Alexandria Art Exhibition – 6pm to 8pm – Heritage Guest House, Alexandria. Featuring the paintings of Sandy Lavin and leather craft of Felicity McNamara. Come and enjoy a glass of wine while browsing the work. Cash bar available. Thursday <strong>June</strong> 30 PA Art Club – (In) Month-end meeting. Visit the library and bring your paintings for a review. Followed by tea and coffee. Saturday July 2 Christian Men’s Association breakfast – 7 for 7.30am at the Celebration Centre (Old Vic Hotel). The guest speaker, Pragasen Ganas “PG” M o o d l e y, the manager of Market Square Volkswagen, is an ordained minister, who served as a teacher and chaplain at All Nations Academy in KZN. Having recently moved to Port Alfred, he will share his walk with Christ and the amazing plan he sees unfolding for our community. A suggested R40 donation will cover the cost of the breakfast. Lions Club of Port Alfred will hold an induction of their fourth president at 6.30 for 7pm at the Kleinemonde Hall. Dress: suit/jacket and tie. Thursday July 7 PA Art Club – (In) DVD: 9.30am at the Settlers Park hall on ‘Movement’ (quick sketching). Please bring a plate of eats. All are welcome – visitors can join for R20. Benevolent Society AGM – 3pm at the Goodwill Centre, with reports from welfare, education, the Goodwill Centre and Damant Lodge. All welcome. Thursday July 14 PA Art Club – (In) “One Breath, One Line” exercise. Bring A4 or A3 paper and a variety of drawing media (pencils, charcoal, pastels or paints with brushes of varying sizes etc.) Three-minute quick sketching sessions will be held. Bring your own materials. All welcome – visitors R20. Sunday July 17 Kentones Male Choir – 2.30pm for 3pm at the Port Alfred Presbyterian Church. The annual fundraiser is R40 per person and includes coffee, tea and eats. To book tickets contact Errol Parsons on (046)624-4471 or 084-800-3033, or Andre and Heather Naude on (046)624-5486 or 071-687-9635 or Christel Erasmus on 083-254-7554. Thursday July 21 PA Art Club – (Out) Sketches and sketching of people going about their business. Bring an extra easel to display a work for sale. Venue to follow l at e r.
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