Talk 25 November 2021

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N E I G H B O U R LY NOTES
E-mail Jon Houzet at houzetj@talkofthetown.co.za or fax (046) 624-2293
or drop in at 29 Miles Street from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S to the
winners of our reader’s
competition. Over a period of
four weeks, readers had to find a
piece of a puzzle picture
somewhere in the newspaper
and stick it on a grid provided in
the newspaper when the
competition was first
announced. The first correct
drawn entries were Rachel
Slabbert, who wins first prize of
one night stay for two people at
Quatermain’s1920s Safari
Camp,
including
accommodation, all meals and
two game drives; Mario Ferino,
who wins the mixed case of
wine from De Krans Winery,
including Free Run Chenin
Blanc 2021, Wild Ferment
Chardonnay 2021, Pinotage
Rosé 2021, Cabernet Sauvignon
2021, Moscato Perlé Wit 2021
and Cape Ruby Port; and Eloyse
Meinzer who wins beauty
hamper from Leach Pharmacy.
IT’S so good to see events
returning, with this weekend
looking particularly busy. First
on Friday night is the
Casablanca- inspired winepairing
evening at The Thistle
restaurant at Royal St Andrews
Hotel, with a prize for the best
dressed couple.
Then on Saturday you have
the choice of showing off your
singing, dancing or other artistic
skills at the launch of the PA’s
Got Talent show at Medolino
Caravan Park, where the
monthly market will also be on;
or you can create your own
photo book at Silverleaf Centre,
where a workshop is being
offered; or attend the Bathurst
Agricultural Society Family Fun
Day, with lots of different
attractions for the whole family;
or enter the Potjiekos
competition at the Port Alfred
Ski-boat Club, or if not an
entrant, come sample the
mouthwatering potjies.
See our diary for more
details.
HAPPY birthday greetings,
congratulations, and all good
wishes to everyone celebrating
a birthday in the week ahead,
especially Michele Rowe,
Cecilia Paul, Anthony
Stevenson, Mikayla Patterson,
Martin Neethling, Denise
Beresford, Delene Deenik,
Craig Dickie, Francois de Klerk,
Carol Mentz, Jacques Tarrant,
Benjamin Arnott, San-Marie
Vorster, Marion McPherson,
Bruno Menin, Matthew Evans,
Lodene Pohl, Juan Southey,
Emms de Jager, Hal Snyman,
Bernadine Probart, Liz Gouws,
Claude McLellan, Lance Muller,
Gareth Turner, Kim Gardner,
Marianne Wessels, Louise
Carter, Fanna Vogel, Mike Legg,
Helen Dell, Jessie Muller, Sally
Anne Robertson, Dave Wilson,
Mary Brendenkamp, Derick
Moll, Leo Rossouw, Malcolm
Nel, Solly Faroa, Nola Timm,
Piet le Roux, Elton Marney,
Janine Groenewald, Wanda
Kelbrick, Cleo Black, Shauna-
Lee Stephens, Podge Wansbury,
Dave Young, Carla Fryer,
Glynnis Pike, Elsabe
Badenhorst, Colleen Thorp,
Charmaine Pauls, Kaylin van
Heerden, Jenni Schoeman,
Mike Warren, Peter Watson,
Inge Schlemmer, Isobella
Mitten, Shaun Botha, Mark
Deenik, Ethne Barnard,
Rosemary Cawse, Caleb
Bouwer, Pam Wilmot, Lungisile
Sinqe-Dili , Marin Hensens,
Jade Pauls, Amanda Funani,
Janine Collins, Andrea Elliott,
Kathy Botha, Adelina Snyman,
Dennis Woest, Andy Nel,
Beuhlah Meyer and Jane
Denton.
C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S to all
businesses celebrating their
anniversaries and may you
enjoy even more success in the
future, especially Pick n Pay
Clothing, Lady Biscay Kowie
Cruises, Audie Attorneys and LP
Gaz.
WITH 2020’s figures in brackets
for comparison, the rand is
trading at R15.88 to the dollar
(R15.22), R21.23 to the pound
(R20.31) and R17.86 to the euro
(R18.10). Commodities are
trading with gold at $1,788.57
per fine ounce ($1,811.13),
platinum at $968.00 per ounce
($964.00) and Brent crude oil at
$80.48 per barrel ($45.12).
CONGRATULATIONS
to
newlyweds Brendan and
Melissa (nee du Randt) Marais
who tied the knot on Saturday
November 20. May you have
many happy and healthy years
t o g e t h e r.
WEDDING a n n ive r s a r y
congratulations with best
wishes for many more happy
years ahead to all couples
celebrating such an occasion.
Many more memory-making
years ahead to Gavin and Annie
Muir, Garth and Jenny Kieck.
THOUGHT for the week: “Th e
world is full of abundance and
opportunity but far too many
people come to the fountain of
life with . . . a teaspoon instead
of a steam shovel. They expect
little and as a result they get
l i t t l e .”
BEST regards as always,
DIARISE THIS
E-mail houzetj@talkofthetown.co.za or fax (046) 624-2293 or drop in at 29 Miles Street from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Friday November 26
Casablanca- inspired wine-pairing
evening at The Thistle restaurant at
Royal St Andrews Hotel.
Gabriëlskloof wines paired with a
five-course menu.
The best dressed couple will win a
one night stay at the Royal St
Andrews Hotel. R425pp.
Bookings essential: (046) 604-
5400 or reservations@rsah.co.za
Saturday November 27
Medolino Market at Medolino
Caravan Park, Hards street, Port
Alfred. Launch of the PA’s Got
Talent show at 10am.
Create your own photo book at
Silverleaf Centre. Workshop by
Charl Durand. Contact 071-844-
2420 for more information and to
book.
Bathurst Agricultural Society
Family Fun Day – gates open at
8am. Country market, BMX
course (helmets required), Old
Andrean pipers, tractor rides,
classic cars, play park, dog show,
musical ride and barrel racing,
baby show, children’s games and
races, spit braai and live music
from 4pm. onwards. Adults R40,
students R20, under 10 years free.
Friday December 3
Christmas Carols by Candlelight
at Settlers Park, 5.30 for 6pm. The
event is open only for residents
and associated members and
families of those. Chairs will be
provided. Bring your torch and
mask. Limited seats.
Ladies’ Night Market at Port Alfred
High School Hall from 6pm.
Ladies only. Tickets R25, includes
a welcome drink. Fundraiser for
PAHS, El Shaddai Christian
Academy and Kowie Foundation
S ch o o l .
Friday December 3 and
Saturday December 4
Sunshine Coast Bonsai Club
annual show at the Girl Guide
Hall in Port Alfred. Show hours
are from 10am to 4pm Friday and
Saturday. All are welcome.
Demonstrations by David Brewis
on Saturday.
Saturday December 4
Potjiekos competition at the Port
Alfred Ski-boat Club. Teams of
two people per pot. Teams must
supply their own ingredients.
Rice, green salad and wood will
be supplied. Prizes are R1,000 for
first place, R750 for second place
and R250 for third place.
There is also a prize for best
looking potjiekos station.
Spectators are welcome to
purchase a plate of various potjies
on the day for R60. Plating is at
4.30pm. Entries are limited.
WhatsApp Alan with a picture
and the name of your team on
065-611-2357.
SUDOKU - WHARF STREET FRUIT & VEG
Complete this Sudoku and be in line to win a R50 voucher
from Wharf Street Fruit & Veg in Wharf Street.Entries must be
in by 3:30pm on Tuesday at the TotT office - 29 Miles St. Winner
to please collect voucher (must show ID) from TotT offices before
attempting to redeem prize. Last weeks’ winner: Jax Lee
Wharf Street
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Tel No:...................................................................................................
WIN A VOUCHER FROM - SCISSORS BY CANDICE
SOLUTION TO LAST WEEK’S SUDOKU
Name:.........................................................................................................................
Address:....................................................Tel No:......................................................
Entries must be
submitted by
3:30pm on Tuesday
at the TotT Office -
29 Miles St.
Winner of previous
weeks’ crossword:
Blooming Brilliance
voucher–
Margie
Addenbrooke
Winner to please
collect voucher
(must show ID)
from TotT offices
before attempting
to redeem prize.