Talk 13 January 2022

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Bathurst Agricultural Show to return
Thousands of visitors expected, along with scores of stand-holders, volunteers and sponsors
The 2022 Bathurst Show to be held
on April 1-3 will be the Bathurst
Agricultural Society’s (BAS) 112th
s h ow.
The Bathurst Agricultural Show is
the largest and one of the oldest in the
Eastern Cape. Through the show the
BAS is able to help members of the
surrounding community by providing
additional employment and income
during the pre- and post-show period.
Tourism is also equally boosted as
an estimated 12,000 visitors are
attracted to the area each year, creating
support for local businesses with muchneeded
funding.
“Where Town and Country Meet” is
the show’s motto and is demonstrated
by an average of 180 standholders from
near and far.
“They bring the showgrounds to life
by marketing their extensive range of
products from heavy-duty farming
equipment to homemade arts and
crafts, which often results in business
partnerships being formed, trading
opportunities furthered and the crosssection
of ideas taking place,” stand
organiser Clair Wepener said.
Plentiful entertainment and fun is
provided for all ages and for those who
view the show as the perfect
opportunity to catch up and relax with
friends old and new. The two pubs at
the showgrounds, the Bull’s Inn and the
Horse and Plough, are where one finds
many a “Boet and Swaer” story flowing
forth as live local music talent plays late
into the memorable nights.
“Survival of the Bathurst Agricultural
Show has always relied upon the muchappreciated
wonderful volunteers and
the support from sponsors, be it either
financially or by kindly donating prizes
towards our numerous competitions,”
Wepener said.
“The BAS is most grateful for their
assistance and generosity and hopes for
continued support in the many years to
come.
“We are looking forward to hosting
the show once again and having all the
standholders and visitors join us at the
showgrounds in April,” she said.
LOVE OF ANIMALS: Posing with one of the horses at the Bathurst
Agricultural Show in 2019 were, from left, Rebecca Jones, Rachel Philips
and Lily Bowker. After a two year hiatus, the show returns in April Picture:
NTOMBI MSUTU
Makana roads
refurbished
By Noluvuyo Mangweni and Anele Mjekula
PORT ALFRED BRIDGE CLUB
BBO Pairs Wednesday, 05 January 2022
Board 6 Dealer E, E-W vulnerable. No 6621
Playing Bridge online, enables the use of
robot brid ge players if on e player loses
internet connection, or some other problem
occurs. Most pairs will open the East
hand by bidding 2S, which in the deal
shown makes life difficult for N – S. Rather
surprisingly the robotic East playing
against us passed, enabling this auction
¹ showing
at least 10
points and
forcing the
partnership to the level of at least 2NT.
² showing a six card suit, in case North
was showing only 4 clubs and still had
some tolerance for hearts; knowing that a game of four in a major is
usually easier than a game of five in a minor.
After North’s denial of a heart fit South jumps in clubs to show the hand
shape, and North pushes on to game.
After an opening of 2S from East South will bid 3H, which makes like
difficult for North, who with no other bid looking to be promising is likely
to pass and be rewarded with a poor score!!
Results
3H (S) -1; 3NT (N) -2; 4C (S) =; 5C (N) = (2)
1st Robot & Robot……………….67.2%
2nd Glenda & Neil Macleod……58.8%
3rd K Botha & A Osinski ……….56.3%
Makana Local Municipality is a hive of activity, with road
construction projects taking place simultaneously in
Joza and in the Central Business Development (CBD).
Construction on the Ncame Street project is coming along
nicely with most of the old tar road already removed. The
potholes in Makhanda; which is the main town of Makana
Local Municipality, have been among the many service
delivery concerns of the residents and even visitors to
the area. It is exciting to see the roads receive the muchneeded
facelift.
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and Nompondo streets intersection and on the Ncame
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upgrade of Ncame Street will also include the erection
of road signs, road markings and sidewalks, which will
be constructed on the western side of the street. At the
conclusion of the project, the road will be fully paved to
give motorists and pedestrians a pleasant experience.
These four streets in the CBD will also receive a
makeover:
• Somerset Street.
• High Street.
• New Street.
• Hill Street,
On 13 May 2021, the municipality conducted a sodturning
ceremony to mark the start of the rehabilitation of
the abovementioned streets. This project will make a huge
difference to the road network in and around the CBD.
Makhanda is popularly known for hosting the much
loved Grahamstown Arts Festival, which attracts tourists
from all over the world. Once the work is completed,
driving around Makhanda will be much better for all
motorists.
Road construction work in Makhanda.
VACANCY – PORT ALFRED TOURISM OFFICER
Purpose
Responsible to
Liaises with
Promote tourism in Ndlambe Municipality
Tourism Manager.
Members, municipality, visitors and other stakeholders.
Limits of Authority As per instructions from the Tourism Manager.
Remuneration Commensurate with experience between R 10,000 –
R 14,000 gross monthly.
Responsibilities
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2. Update and engage with visitors on social media accounts and website.
3. Actively engage with SCT members and stakeholders to facilitate
marketing, promotions, events and drive membership.
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invoicing, report writing, press releases and other administrative tasks.
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6. Assist event organisers with licensing and promotion requirements.
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with relevant working experience in a similar role.
2. Excellent communication skills in English language both written and
verbal ideally combined with the ability to verbally communicate in
Isi-Xhosa and / or Afrikaans.
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Media accounts.
4. Good networking skills and well organised, presented and professional.
5. Excellent people skills, being able to engage positively with diverse
stakeholders.
Please email your detailed CV and letter of motivation to Sandy Birch:
tourism@sunshinecoasttourism.co.za
Closing date: 21 January 2022
Commencement of duties: As soon as possible
Enquiries: Sandy Birch: 082 295 6197
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not heard back
from us by 1 February 2022. Sunshine Coast Tourism reserves the right not
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