10 Advertising & Newsdesk: (046) 624-4356 Find us on Facebook 25 November 2021 TALK OF THE TOW NN E I G H B O U R LY NOTESE-mail Jon Houzet at houzetj@talkofthetown.co.za or fax (046) 624-2293or drop in at 29 Miles Street from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to FridayC O N G R AT U L AT I O N S to thewinners of our reader’scompetition. Over a period offour weeks, readers had to find apiece of a puzzle picturesomewhere in the newspaperand stick it on a grid provided inthe newspaper when thecompetition was firstannounced. The first correctdrawn entries were RachelSlabbert, who wins first prize ofone night stay for two people atQuatermain’s1920s SafariCamp,includingaccommodation, all meals andtwo game drives; Mario Ferino,who wins the mixed case ofwine from De Krans Winery,including Free Run CheninBlanc 2021, Wild FermentChardonnay 2021, PinotageRosé 2021, Cabernet Sauvignon2021, Moscato Perlé Wit 2021and Cape Ruby Port; and EloyseMeinzer who wins beautyhamper from Leach Pharmacy.IT’S so good to see eventsreturning, with this weekendlooking particularly busy. Firston Friday night is theCasablanca- inspired winepairingevening at The Thistlerestaurant at Royal St AndrewsHotel, with a prize for the bestdressed couple.Then on Saturday you havethe choice of showing off yoursinging, dancing or other artisticskills at the launch of the PA’sGot Talent show at MedolinoCaravan Park, where themonthly market will also be on;or you can create your ownphoto book at Silverleaf Centre,where a workshop is beingoffered; or attend the BathurstAgricultural Society Family FunDay, with lots of differentattractions for the whole family;or enter the Potjiekoscompetition at the Port AlfredSki-boat Club, or if not anentrant, come sample themouthwatering potjies.See our diary for moredetails.HAPPY birthday greetings,congratulations, and all goodwishes to everyone celebratinga birthday in the week ahead,especially Michele Rowe,Cecilia Paul, AnthonyStevenson, Mikayla Patterson,Martin Neethling, DeniseBeresford, Delene Deenik,Craig Dickie, Francois de Klerk,Carol Mentz, Jacques Tarrant,Benjamin Arnott, San-MarieVorster, 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, LouiseCarter, Fanna Vogel, Mike Legg,Helen Dell, Jessie Muller, SallyAnne Robertson, Dave Wilson,Mary Brendenkamp, DerickMoll, Leo Rossouw, MalcolmNel, Solly Faroa, Nola Timm,Piet le Roux, Elton Marney,Janine Groenewald, WandaKelbrick, Cleo Black, Shauna-Lee Stephens, Podge Wansbury,Dave Young, Carla Fryer,Glynnis Pike, ElsabeBadenhorst, Colleen Thorp,Charmaine Pauls, Kaylin vanHeerden, Jenni Schoeman,Mike Warren, Peter Watson,Inge Schlemmer, IsobellaMitten, Shaun Botha, MarkDeenik, Ethne Barnard,Rosemary Cawse, CalebBouwer, Pam Wilmot, LungisileSinqe-Dili , Marin Hensens,Jade Pauls, Amanda Funani,Janine Collins, Andrea Elliott,Kathy Botha, Adelina Snyman,Dennis Woest, Andy Nel,Beuhlah Meyer and JaneDenton.C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S to allbusinesses celebrating theiranniversaries and may youenjoy even more success in thefuture, especially Pick n PayClothing, Lady Biscay KowieCruises, Audie Attorneys and LPGaz.WITH 2020’s figures in bracketsfor comparison, the rand istrading at R15.88 to the dollar(R15.22), R21.23 to the pound(R20.31) and R17.86 to the euro(R18.10). Commodities aretrading with gold at $1,788.57per fine ounce ($1,811.13),platinum at $968.00 per ounce($964.00) and Brent crude oil at$80.48 per barrel ($45.12).CONGRATULATIONStonewlyweds Brendan andMelissa (nee du Randt) Maraiswho tied the knot on SaturdayNovember 20. May you havemany happy and healthy yearst o g e t h e r.WEDDING a n n ive r s a r ycongratulations with bestwishes for many more happyyears ahead to all couplescelebrating such an occasion.Many more memory-makingyears ahead to Gavin and AnnieMuir, Garth and Jenny Kieck.THOUGHT for the week: “Th eworld is full of abundance andopportunity but far too manypeople come to the fountain oflife with . . . a teaspoon insteadof a steam shovel. They expectlittle and as a result they getl i t t l e .”BEST regards as always,DIARISE THISE-mail houzetj@talkofthetown.co.za or fax (046) 624-2293 or drop in at 29 Miles Street from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to FridayFriday November 26Casablanca- inspired wine-pairingevening at The Thistle restaurant atRoyal St Andrews Hotel.Gabriëlskloof wines paired with afive-course menu.The best dressed couple will win aone night stay at the Royal StAndrews Hotel. R425pp.Bookings essential: (046) 604-5400 or reservations@rsah.co.zaSaturday November 27Medolino Market at MedolinoCaravan Park, Hards street, PortAlfred. Launch of the PA’s GotTalent show at 10am.Create your own photo book atSilverleaf Centre. Workshop byCharl Durand. Contact 071-844-2420 for more information and tobook.Bathurst Agricultural SocietyFamily Fun Day – gates open at8am. Country market, BMXcourse (helmets required), OldAndrean pipers, tractor rides,classic cars, play park, dog show,musical ride and barrel racing,baby show, children’s games andraces, spit braai and live musicfrom 4pm. onwards. Adults R40,students R20, under 10 years free.Friday December 3Christmas Carols by Candlelightat Settlers Park, 5.30 for 6pm. Theevent is open only for residentsand associated members andfamilies of those. Chairs will beprovided. Bring your torch andmask. Limited seats.Ladies’ Night Market at Port AlfredHigh School Hall from 6pm.Ladies only. Tickets R25, includesa welcome drink. Fundraiser forPAHS, El Shaddai ChristianAcademy and Kowie FoundationS ch o o l .Friday December 3 andSaturday December 4Sunshine Coast Bonsai Clubannual show at the Girl GuideHall in Port Alfred. Show hoursare from 10am to 4pm Friday andSaturday. All are welcome.Demonstrations by David Brewison Saturday.Saturday December 4Potjiekos competition at the PortAlfred Ski-boat Club. Teams oftwo people per pot. Teams mustsupply their own ingredients.Rice, green salad and wood willbe supplied. Prizes are R1,000 forfirst place, R750 for second placeand R250 for third place.There is also a prize for bestlooking potjiekos station.Spectators are welcome topurchase a plate of various potjieson the day for R60. Plating is at4.30pm. Entries are limited.WhatsApp Alan with a pictureand the name of your team on065-611-2357.SUDOKU - WHARF STREET FRUIT & VEGComplete this Sudoku and be in line to win a R50 voucherfrom Wharf Street Fruit & Veg in Wharf Street.Entries must bein by 3:30pm on Tuesday at the TotT office - 29 Miles St. Winnerto please collect voucher (must show ID) from TotT offices beforeattempting to redeem prize. Last weeks’ winner: Jax LeeWharf StreetName:...................................................................................................Tel No:...................................................................................................WIN A VOUCHER FROM - SCISSORS BY CANDICESOLUTION TO LAST WEEK’S SUDOKUName:.........................................................................................................................Address:....................................................Tel No:......................................................Entries must besubmitted by3:30pm on Tuesdayat the TotT Office -29 Miles St.Winner of previousweeks’ crossword:Blooming Brilliancevoucher–MargieAddenbrookeWinner to pleasecollect voucher(must show ID)from TotT officesbefore attemptingto redeem prize.
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