What's On May 2014

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Useful info

Hospitals & Pharmacy

Art Galleries

Shopping Centres

LIFE BEACON BAY HOSPITAL. 24-h accident and emergency unit. Tel: 043 711 5100LIFE ST DOMINIC’S HOSPITAL. 24-h trauma and emergency unit. Tel: 043 707 9000FRERE HOSPITAL Amalinda Dr, East London. Tel: 043 709 1111. Visiting hours: 11am-12am, 3pm-4pm, 7pm-8pm. Children’s ward: 3pm-4pm. 043 709 1111

Ann Bryant Art Gallery. St Marks Road Tel 043 722 40449.30am to 5pm on Mon to Fri. 9.30am to noon on Sat. Admission is freeCVD FRAMERS. Framing/Gallery/Supplies. 12 Jarvis Rd, Berea. 043 726 1449The Gallery at Inkwenkwezi. Stephanie 072 238 0950. www.visualart.co.zaArts Unlimited. 6 Bell Rd, Vincent. 043 726 3355Floradale Fine Art. Mon - Sat: 10am-3pm. Sun: 10am-1pm. Rose 078 294 7252Marlene Neumann Fine Art Photography. 8 Kent Rd. Marlene 083 321 3391. www.marleneneumann.comMalcolm Dewey Fine Art. 60 Darlington Rd, Berea; 083 711 9888Vincent Art Gallery. 2 Donald Rd, Vincent 043 726 4356

Beacon Bay Crossing: 043 706 6800. c/o N2 and Bonza Bay RoadBalfour Park Shopping Centre. 043 726 5349.8am – 8pm (Checkers only)Beacon Bay Retail Park. Bonza Bay Rd, Beacon Bay. 043 748 4660Creative Lifestyle Emporium: 3 Frere Rd, Vincent. Organic, fashion, coffee, plants.Hemingways Mall: Cnr Western Avenue & Two Rivers Drive. 043 721 3180Spargs Mall: Bonza Bay Rd, Beacon BayThe Floradale Centre: 043 748 2420Vincent Park Centre. Devereux Ave, Vincent Park. 043 727 0990

JOHN FORBES PHARMACY. Oxford Street: 043 722 2062. Mon to Sat: 8am to 10pm. Sun and Public Holidays: 8.30am to 10pm

Valid from 1 - 31 May 2014 • Treatments are 1 hour eachTel: 043 709 5111 • [email protected] • www.emeraldspa.co.za

BALANCE TREAT:Back exfoliation and a back, neck & shoulder massageFRESH TREAT:Foot massage & Express pedicure OR Hand massage & Express manicureOCEAN TREAT: Hydrobath and Indian head massage MOTHER & DAUGHTER TREAT: Relaxing Rasul Ritual FACIAL TREAT: Mini facial and eye mask

Choose 1 treatment from thefollowing packages for only R400

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Treat your Mom to a lovely Sunday lunch R140 pp

Children eat at half price.

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Mothers DayLunch

R150.00 ppKids (0 - 6 years) eat

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Tel: 043 721 2915

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As this year draws to an end, our services are even more critically needed by the most vulnerable in society, we would like to dare and even challenge

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Friday 25 July- Sunday 27

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THE sea will turn silver soon, teeming with sardines making their annual pilgrimage up the coast.

The “sardine run” takes place any time from May onwards, and local skipper John Barry, of Southern Cross harbour and river cruises, reckons this season could be a bumper year.

The sardine run is always accompanied by predators search-ing for their share of the shoals, from dolphins, whales and sharks to gannets, cormorants and other birds.

The “greatest shoal on earth” is a spectacle that must be seen to be believed; at its peak the sea is transformed into a mael-strom of froth and metallic flashes as predators round up their prey and get stuck in. In some cases, sharks and dolphins work together to force the sardines into a “bait ball”, bringing the fish up to the surface of the water before attacking and having their full.

Then there are the human spectators – both onshore and offshore – as well as those anglers seeking a share of the fishy fare. Sardines, also known as pilchards, make a good meal, can be sold on or used as bait, and are desirable for this versatil-ity. In parts of the sardine run the shoal comes so close to the shore fish can literally be scooped up by hand or by bucket.

Sardines rarely last beyond a three year lifespan and tend to grow up to around 20 centimetres. According to the Natal Shark’s Board website, the fish make up for their lack of longev-ity by reaching sexual maturity early and spawning abundant-ly. The sardine run itself is the phenomenon where huge shoals of the cold water fish are pushed close to the surface in broad swathes along the coast, generally from May to August each year. The upwelling of the current moves the fish into shallow water, making them easy pickings all the way as they move up the coast from the Western Cape and reach the upper South Coast of Natal.

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It would be amiss to live in East London or elsewhere on our coast and not take a boat out to see the action first hand. Those brave enough to venture into the water can even take a snorkel and swim among the sardines. Apparently the sharks are too busy scoffing sardines to be bothered with voyeuristic humans but, please note, this activity is entirely at your own risk!

Otherwise, a rubberduck trip out the harbour and beyond the breakwaters is a fantastic idea. The sardines guarantee the pres-ence of dolphins en masse, and most likely a whale spotting as well.

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• Chat to fishermen or check sites such as the Natal Sharks Board (www.shark.co.za) or commercial site www.sardinerunafrica.com to monitor the progress of the sardines, generally from the middle of May onwards.

• Southern Cross Harbour and River Cruises offer an affordable way to get out into the heart of the sardine run as it happens on our doorstep. Chat to owner and skipper John Barry about the three options he offers for optimum sardine run watching: the speedy rubberduck, a more leisurely mono (single hull) boat, and a Catamaran that can be moored offshore. Barry is based at Latimer’s Landing and can be reached on 082-938-6275.

• Chat to fishermen or check sites such as the Natal Sharks Board (www.shark.co.za) or commercial site www.sardinerunafrica.com to monitor the progress of the sardines, generally from the middle of May onwards.

• Southern Cross Harbour and River Cruises offer an affordable way to get out into the heart of the sardine run as it happens on our doorstep. Chat to owner and skipper John Barry about the three options he offers for optimum sardine run watching: the speedy rubberduck, a more leisurely mono (single hull) boat, and a Catamaran that can be moored offshore. Barry is based at Latimer’s Landing and can be reached on 082-938-6275.

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3 May. Diesel Depot 15km Run. Email [email protected] for all the info.

3 May. Funtrax Fiver Time Trials from 10am to 2pm. Entry fee R30, includes admission fee to 3 Silos, Twizza coldrinks, lucky draw prizes and to be timed for two separate laps on the 5km route. Bring the family, deck chairs and braai meat. Contact 3 Silos for more info on 076 178 4696 for more info.

10 May. Blanco 10/21km Trail Run. Email [email protected] for the information.

10 May. Cycle Torque presents XCO #03 Provincials, Waterfall Trails at Hempals Farm from 11.30am. Enter online at www.xco.eastcapemtb.co.za or contact Jason on 072 227 0832 for more details.

15-18 May. SA Masters Surfing Championships at Nahoon Reef.

17 May. Cambridge Primary 5km Family Fun Run at 8.30am. Entry R50 and includes t-shirt, cheese griller roll and juice. Contact the school on 043 726 8150 for more details.

17 May. DAY WALK: SMILING VALLEY FARM, STUTTERHEIM. A brand new trail has opened to the Club, this will only be the second time we are hiking on this farm. Approximately 50km on the Stutterheim Road (from East London), look out for the huge white soccer ball on the farm which is actually a weather station. Meet at 8am at KFC (parking lot behind KFC), Spargs, Beacon Bay. Day packs required with usual goodies, +-12 km hike. Contact Brechta to confirm on 072 225 5486.

17 May. 3 Sisters Surfski Challenge starting at Orient Beach from 2pm. (Briefing at 1.30pm. Late entry cut-off 1pm on beach). Entrance fee R150.00. Closing entry date 16 May 2014 at

7pm. Late registration entry fee R200 on race day from 12pm to 1pm. Enter at ELSLC on 16 May from 5pm - 7pm. COURSE: Orient Beach to 3 Sisters & back [approximately 18km]. SAFETY: Life jackets and leashes compulsory. PRIZES: R20 000.00 cash up for grabs. Contact Margaret Van Der Vywer on 083 459 3568. Bring and Braai afterwards at ELSLSC. Please email entry forms to: [email protected]/[email protected]

18 May. Rotary Charity MTB and Trail Run 3 Silos. Contact 043 743 5503 for all the info.

24 May. Scott Sports ELAC 5km/10km Run. Email [email protected] to get all the information.

31 May. Boeresport Family Day at De Kraal to celebrate 1year under new management. From 10am to late. More info: visit dekraaladventures on Facebook, or contact Lizette on 082 449 8615.

8 June. Best MTB Trails. Henderson Valley, Cathcart. 12km, 22km, 40km, 60km to choose from. Lucky Draws, free hamburger! Contact Rob on 072 146 1179, John on 082 575 4923. www.hendersonvalleymtb.yolasite.com

PARKRUN: every Saturday from 8am at Kidds Beach, Nahoon Beach and Umnenga Lodge

LET’S HIKE EAST LONDON: Every Saturday morning at 6.30am (weather permitting). LAVENDER BLUE PINEAPPLE WALK (± 10km). Meet Yvonne in the Lavender Blue parking lot every Saturday morning at 6am for a lovely walk and enjoy breakfast afterwards. You will be taken on a 10km circular walk past farms and along farm roads. Take the usual goodies with and some money for a hearty breakfast afterwards. The walk is about 2 hours and a bit.

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chair cover & tieback rentalsGale 082 927 7828

[email protected]

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East London Dog Training & Socialisation SchoolBessie King 083 701 4770 / 043 726 9043

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Waterslide & jumping castles for hire. Ideal for parties.

Carlos 072 376 6918, Bev 084 250 3925 [email protected]

Private Shuttle serviceAndre 043 740 5418

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Irene’s Mens Hairdresser

073 192 7468

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084 959 9262catz [email protected]

Chamberlain CentreChamberlain Rd, Berea contact Louise 084 959 9262

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Tel: 043 726 220028 Pearce St, Berea, EL


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www.chintsakitchen.co.zaOpen every Wednesday night and Sunday

lunch until 31 August. Get your last fix at Chintsa Kitchen!

043 738 5226

It is with great sadness we advise that Chintsa Kitchen's lease at its wonderfully relaxed venue in Chintsa East will finish this year. We've been told that the owner of the venue

will be taking the premises back and so the last Sunday lunch at Chintsa will be served on Sunday 31 August 2014.

There is some good news though!Between now and the 31 August the Kitchen will be open

every Sunday lunch for their wonderful seafood buffet with carvery, and most Wednesday nights for either their family buffet or a'la carte.

They're already taking bookings for Mothers' Day on Sunday 11 May which is just around the corner, so if you'd like to join them for that last (or second or third last) Chintsa Kitchen fix please give them a call to book on 043 738 5226 or email Lou [email protected]

There's still time to bring the family, relax on the stoep and enjoy that famous home cooked fare before the restaurant is no more!

(See our lunch giveaway on page 20)


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TO ENTER ALL GIVEAWAYS: SMS your Answer and your nAme to 083 388 9517 or mail to [email protected] by 25 MAY 2014* at 12 noon. (Except WHOLEBODY WELLNESS)

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WIN with Noah’s Ark Grooming Parlour

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Win either an indian Head Massage or a Thai Reflex Foot Massage for yourself or your mom. SMS or email the word ‘MOM’ followed by your name to the above

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Win either an indian Head Massage or a Thai Reflex Foot Massage for yourself or your mom. SMS or email the word ‘MOM’ followed by your name to the above

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To win a Sunday lunch for two, simply answer the following question &

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“What date is Chintsa Kitchen closing in August?”

Closing date: 25 May 2014

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KOI enthusiasts and the general public alike will have the chance to see some of the Eastern Cape's finest Koi at the seventh annual show and competition hosted by the Eastern Cape Chapter of South African Koi Keeper's Society.

In addition to the ponds showcasing Koi entries of all sizes and varieties, there will also be Koi for sale at various dealer ponds. Koi related products such as biological filter systems, pond accessories, fish foods and medications, books on Koi and various Koi mementoes will be exhibited. The event will allow the public the opportunity to learn about Koi and the Koi hobby through members of the South African Koi Keeper's Society who'll be on hand to provide expert advice and answer any Koi related queries on a one to one basis.

Our Chapter of the society was established in February 2008 as the official body of the South African Koi Keepers Society in the Eastern Cape.

Koi- keeping in the Eastern Cape is growing as a hobby and we have many beautiful ponds in and round our city. These living jewels swimming in their ponds

have made numerous gardens a place of exotic tranquility, attracting the attention of many admirers. Today, hobbyists all over the world keep koi fish, which are symbolic of peace, longevity and love.

Koi come in combinations of white, orange, black, red, yellow, blue, cream and silver. The varieties are based on colours and pattern: for example, Kohaku (red pattern on white), Chagoi (olive or brown), Asagi (indigo or blue), Tancho (solid-coloured body with a red spot on the head) and Showa (a calligraphic black pattern on a Kohaku).

They range in length between 10cm to 100cm, depending on age and living environment. Prices start at R50 for pond fish but can soar to R600,000 for the most prized specimens. Majority of the top Koi in South Africa are imported from Japan, however there are a few local Breeders that are breeding high quality Koi that compete favourably with the imports.

Venue: Spargs Super Spar, Beacon Bay entrance Fees: R10 for adults and R5 children more Info: Telephone Andre 083 657 4761

KOI enthusiasts and the general public alike will have the chance to see some of the Eastern Cape's finest Koi at the seventh annual show and competition hosted by the Eastern Cape Chapter of South African Koi Keeper's Society.

In addition to the ponds showcasing Koi entries of all sizes and varieties, there will also be Koi for sale at various dealer ponds. Koi related products such as biological filter systems, pond accessories, fish foods and medications, books on Koi and various Koi mementoes will be exhibited. The event will allow the public the opportunity to learn about Koi and the Koi hobby through members of the South African Koi Keeper's Society who'll be on hand to provide expert advice and answer any Koi related queries on a one to one basis.

Our Chapter of the society was established in February 2008 as the official body of the South African Koi Keepers Society in the Eastern Cape.

Koi- keeping in the Eastern Cape is growing as a hobby and we have many beautiful ponds in and round our city. These living jewels swimming in their ponds

have made numerous gardens a place of exotic tranquility, attracting the attention of many admirers. Today, hobbyists all over the world keep koi fish, which are symbolic of peace, longevity and love.

Koi come in combinations of white, orange, black, red, yellow, blue, cream and silver. The varieties are based on colours and pattern: for example, Kohaku (red pattern on white), Chagoi (olive or brown), Asagi (indigo or blue), Tancho (solid-coloured body with a red spot on the head) and Showa (a calligraphic black pattern on a Kohaku).

They range in length between 10cm to 100cm, depending on age and living environment. Prices start at R50 for pond fish but can soar to R600,000 for the most prized specimens. Majority of the top Koi in South Africa are imported from Japan, however there are a few local Breeders that are breeding high quality Koi that compete favourably with the imports.

Venue: Spargs Super Spar, Beacon Bay entrance Fees: R10 for adults and R5 children more Info: Telephone Andre 083 657 4761

at Spargs SuperSpar in Beacon Bay on 31st May and 1st June 2014

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SHOPPING

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4 Wheeler Cart Rides, Fishing, Paint Ball, Touch Farm, Tea Area and much MORE!

Tues - Sat: 9am - 4pm

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Umtendwe is a small private nature reserve with two self contained African-styled cottages. Come and experience the beauty and tranquility of the Wild Coast.Booking enquiries: Contact Algy Kietzmann on email: [email protected] phone: 072 225 7113www.umtendwe.co.za

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EDEN NURSERY is on the terraces next the to dam, behind Lavender Blue Open Tues – Fri 8.30am-3pm and week-ends/public holidays 8.30am- 12.30pm.

For all your gardening needs and advice

In flower now is our indigenous, tough and beautiful Bush Violet, Barleria obtusa (the mauve-blue) and Barleria repens ‘Rosea’ (bright pink and even purple . With masses of stunning violet-shaped flowers, these little

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Grahamstown on the Fish River.

James and Megan [email protected] • 082 441 2055 • www.glenboyd.co.za

Esplanade, Quigney, EL | Roadhouse & Pizza: 043 722 9208 | Express: 043 742 0735

good foodgood value

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RESTAURANTS AND COFFEE SHOPS

Mon - Fri: 10am - 6.45pm Sat: 9am - 1pmTel: 043 735 4114 • Old Transkei Rd

Large selection of frozen seafoodTake-away fish & chips and fresh salads

Seafood platters available for private or corporate functions

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The Jade GardenThe Jade GardenDelicious Chinese Take-aways

17 Pearce Street, Berea, East LondonHours: Tues - Fri: 11am - 8.15pm

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Gonubie Mall, Main Rd Tel: 043 740 1686

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THE DECK Family RestaurantOpen Mon to Fri from 11am and Sat and Sun from 9am.a la Carte menu and Sunday Buffet Lunch at R75.00pp

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD72 Belgravia Cres., SouthernwoodEnquiries Tel 043 722 9710 - Pastor Robin Jakins. Services 9.30 am & 6.30 pmBAHÁ’Í FAITH, - E L: 8:30am Sundays, for venue telephone Dina, 084 622 4667.Mdantsane NU 2 and NU7, details from Ernet, 043 762 1917.CAMBRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH7 Hebbes Street - 9am Morning service & Children’s church and 6.30 pmPastor John Koning.CAMBRIDGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHCambridge Presbyterian Church, 1 Renfrew St, Cambridge, Service: 9.00 am. Tel 043 7261393CAMBRIDGE SEVENTH DAY ADV CHURCH19 Dominion Street, Cambridge, Every Sat Ser-vices: 9am - Divine Service, 10h30 – Sabbath School & Bible Study. Pastor Kim Rowe-Rowe.CHRISTIAN CENTRE EAST LONDON FAMILY OF CHURCHESWyse Ave, AbbotsfordSunday morning meeting: 9:00amTel: 043 726 8117 / Fax: 043 726 7940For assistance: 076 226 9222e-mail: [email protected]: www.christiancentre.co.zaCHURCHES OF CHRISTGonubie. Lower Library Hall. Sunday at 4pm Tel 082 327 1570Downtown. Coliseum on Caxton St Sunday at 9 am. Tel 084 771 8165Buffalo Flats. 221 Greenpoint Road. Sunday at 10 am. Wednesday Bible Study at 7 pm. Youth on Friday at 7 pm. Tel 078 749 7749Mdantsane NU3. Sophakama P.S. Sunday at 11 am. Tel 078 536 1019Mdantsane NU9. Nkqubela PS. Sunday at 11 am. Tel 072 941 8227Baysville. Sunday at 10 am and 6.30 pm. Bible Study for all ages Sunday at 9 am and Wednesday at 7 pm. Tel 076 530 6409EAST LONDON ASSEMBLYGrens Primary School. Southernwood.Services: Sun: 9.30am - Bible study, 6pm Breaking of Bread. Peter Michell: 082 662 2695/043 722 1520 (office)FIRST CITY BAPTIST CHURCH(Cnr. Oxford St. & Belgravia Crescent) Sunday Services: 9.30 am and 6pm. Pastor: Barry Thomas. Tel 043 722 4741 / 043 722 8662GONUBIE BAPTIST CHURCH2 Watsonia Cres Gonubie. Sunday service times 8:30am and 6:30pm at 2 Watsonia Crescent10:00am at Gonubie High School. Pastor David Lock. Tel 043 740 3722HEBRON CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPA family church, Selborne Primary School Hall Sunday at 9am. Contact: 083 789 4601NEW HOPE FELLOWSHIP. Sunday Mornings 9:30 am. Braelyn. Pastor John Shober 082 7368454.

NAHOON METHODIST CHURCH4 Kennington Rd. NahoonServices: 8am (traditional style)9.30am. (Family all-age worship)7pm. (Youth & Young at heart)Minister: Andrew Els 043 735 1380POWER HANDS OF GOD MINISTRIESActivities Sundays Service at 9 - 12, Thursday Miracle service at 6pm - 8pm. And of the month fasting and prayers. Call Pastor Busia on 073 550 4395 / Pastor Koleka Ntobongwana on 083 378 9226 / Mama Unathi on 073 838 0995. 16 College Street opposite WSU in the old Victory Films Cinema hall.THE RIVER The River Sunday Morning Celebration 9am. River Kidz Youth & Sunday School 9am. Tel: 0861 rivers (0861 748377) SEASIDE FAMILY CHURCH (GONUBIE)A church where people matter. Sundays at 9am & 6pm, Home Cells on Wed at 7pm & Youth on Fri at 7pm. Tel: 043 740 0320 or email [email protected]. 4 Watsonia Crescent, Gonubie. Pastor Dion Pfiffner.ST. ALBANS ANGLICAN CHURCH5 Durham Rd. Vincent Tel 043 726 7270. Rev Mark Spyker. Sundays: 7am & 9am - Holy Eucharist. 9 am - Junior Church and Créche6.30 pm - Informal Evening Service. Holy Communion: Tues 9.15 am. 2nd Sun Healing ServicesCHURCH OF ST. JOHN’S THE EVANGELIST15 Lower Oxford St. Services in Traditional Style. Sundays: 7am (Said), 9am (Sung) Holy Eucharist. 9am Junior Church. 2nd Sunday of month @ 5pm Choral Evensong. Tel 043 722 7021 (h) Parish Office 043 722 8986. ST NICHOLAS CHURCH (ANGLICAN, METH-ODIST, PRESBYTERIAN) 22 Pell Street, Beacon BayTel 043 748 6100 Services: 7.30 am & 9.30 am (English). 3.00 pm (Xhosa)ST MICHAELS ANGLICAN CHURCH 44 Smart Rd, Nahoon. Sat: 16:30 Holy EucharistSun: 8am – Holy Eucharist & Junior Church. Revd Colin Leslie Tel: 043 735 1596ST MATTHEW’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN SA. Morning service: Sundays 9am. Holy Com-munion 1st Sunday of month. Clarendon Prep Sccool, Cheltenham Rd.Rev. Glen Logan. Tel 043 726 7807STIRLING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHCecil Lloyd St., Stirling. 043 735 1214. Services: 7.30 am, 9.00 am and 6.30 pmVINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPSunday mornings at 9:30am. Contact: 0837082705. Everyone welcome, come as you are and experience the Lord’s goodness and all that he has for you.

WHERE TO WORSHIP


EVENTS

DENNIS COLLINS JEWELLERS: Mother’s Day special for the month of May - Free Pearl Pendant with every gift pur-chased for Mother’s Day.

1-4 May. Bedford Soul Food Festival. Masterclasses, food market and fun eve-ning events. Contact 082 775 5178 for more details.

2 May. The Bollywood Dance Studio proudly presents their dance production titled “Tribute to the Stars” at the Guild Theatre. Tribute to the Stars is a dance spectacular celebrating the superstars of Indian Cinema. The highlight of Bollywood movies are elaborate dance sequences and original soundtracks. Over the years Bolly-wood movies have developed their own signature style of song and dance, which combines the rich texture of India’s many classical and folk dances, fused with ele-ments of Jazz, Hip – Hop, Arabic and Latin Forms. Tribute to the Stars, is a show for all ages with a diverse selection of perfor-mances on one stage offering spectators a fun-filled and exciting experience. Tickets are R120. Children under 4: Free if sitting on adult’s lap. Bookings at the Guild The-atre Box office Mon - Fri 8.30am – 5pm or online at www.computicket.co.za

3 May. Border Birding: Joan Hempel’s farm ‘Smiling Valley’, Kei Road. Depart Beacon Bay Library at 6am. Rating: 3. Con-tact Ken on 043 735 2195 for more details.

3 May. Mark Haze & Band are back rock-ing the roof off Boeretroos! For bookings contact Lara on 072 225 7120 or Christo on 081 750 5422 or get your tickets at Boeret-roos 1pm to 4pm daily.

3 May. Swazi Dlamini Live at the Guild Theatre from 7pm. Tickets: R150. The show is part of Swazi’s national tour to launch and promote her two latest albums, The Gospel Truth and Soul Of Me (from The Full Circle Series, celebrating her 10 year milestone as a solo artist). Featured guests include: her husband and award-winning jazz violinist Tshepo Mngoma, Afro jazz vocalist Nokukhanya Dlamini and EL’s own gospel group STAND. Contact the theatre on 043 743 0704 for more details.

3 May. CHOC fundraising event at Raggies Sports & Action Bar from 7pm. Tickets R100, includes steak, egg and chips. Contact Roxanne on 083 658 9145 for more details and tickets.

5-16 May. Port Rex Lions Eisteddfod. See information at end of events listing

6 May. Moonshadow - Cat Stevens Tribute Show featuring Henk d’Kat at Boeretroos Theatre. This show has toured all over SA and we are proud to host it in EL! For bookings contact Lara on 072 225 7120 or Christo on 081 750 5422 or get your tickets at Boeretroos 1pm to 4pm daily.

6 May. Border Birding Monthly meet-ing. Prof A Craig will talk on ‘Coastal for-est birds of Kenya’. Nahoon Estuary Enviro Centre from 7.30pm. All welcome. Contact Mike on 043 732 1777 for all the info.

7 May. High Tea at Key Largo Restau-rant, Hemingways from 2.30pm to 5pm. Tantalize your taste buds with the scrump-tious pastries, delicacies, desserts and as-sortment of teas at R95.00pp. For more info visit Hemingways.co.za

Balfour Park Shopping Centre turns 3 Balfour Park Shopping Centre turns 3 On the 26 OctOber 2014

Store holders call Ronel on 043 726 5349 to book your spot


8 May. Understanding Your Coffee Evening at Lavender Blue from 5.30pm to 9pm. Cost is R450 per person and in-cludes a light supper and a glass of wine. Your place is booked upon receipt of pay-ment prior to the course. Minimum of 3 and maximum of 4 people per class. This course is for those of you who share an appreciation for coffee and want a better understanding of your coffee. The course will cover cup tasting of various roast tem-peratures and styles and will teach you to be a better judge of the coffee you order in a restaurant. Contact Casey on 043 732 1172 for all the info.

8 May. Kevin Cole will present a talk on “Cetaceans”, Dolphins & Whales of the Southern Oceans at the next U3A General Meeting at 9.30am at St Andrew’s Croquet Clubhouse (in grounds of ELGC). Visitors welcome, R10 including tea.

8 May. Lecture by Dr Anusha Rajkaran of the Botany Department, Rhodes University on the Nahoon mangroves at Courtenay-Latimer Hall, East Lon-don Museum from 7pm. She and her students have been researching them for several years. There will be a field outing the following day to the mangroves.

9 May. Outing with Dr Anusha Ra-jkaran of the Botany Department, Rhodes University on the Nahoon mangroves. She and her students have been researching them for several years. There will be a field outing from 9am. Meet at Nahoon Estuary Envirocentre. It may be quite muddy so wear appropriate shoes.

9 May. Humble Man and the Post Election Blues at Legends Showcase Venue, 42 Stewart Drive, Berea. Tickets R100 at Lee Gold Music (cash only). Cash bar available. Pre-book your Legendary Burger at Lee Gold Music. Well known East London blues band Humble Man and popular jazz/ funk band 7th Mode will perform at Legends Showcase. Humble Man, featuring Colin Clur on guitar and vocals and Titch Wild on drums, has been

around the East London music scene since 1991 and has two albums to its credit. The band will present a varied blues set featur-ing material by artists such as Junior Wells, TajMahal, Tracy Chapman, BB King and Eric Clapton, as well as some original ma-terial. For this exclusive gig, Humble Man has brought in saxophonist Kirk Gibbons, Norman Chibanda on keyboard, Lizanne Botha and BulelaniVusiSelani on backing vocals and Donne Dowlman on bass. This gig promises to be an intimate and excit-ing evening for blues fans. Don’t delay - book now! We are now licensed so a cash bar is available. If you would like supper tickets for our legendary burgers (R30), kindly book these together with your gig tickets at Lee Gold Music. More informa-tion: 043 735 1586 or 083 797 3546.

10 May. La Leche League (Breast-feeding Support) meeting from 10am to 11.30am. Our meetings are usually an informal discussion time led by an LLL ac-credited mom with the focus on mother to mother support. Expectant moms very welcome (as are children). For further details call Rensche (078 277 7385) or Michelle (071 386 8502), or email [email protected].

10 May. Quartet Festival at the Guild Theatre from 7pm. The Advent 4 Music and EL- Shaddai Ministries will be host-ing one of the most desired collaborations of prominent gospel quartets within the Seventh-day Adventist community, which includes Joybells quartet and Adventist quartet. This festival will be character-ised by praise and worship songs, pure accapela sounds and of course laughter. The four part harmony performances will appeal to those who are musical and non-musical. The program is designed to ac-commodate the whole family. This festival is a milestone for gospel quartet music in South Africa. Tickets R100, kids: R50 and available from Computicket

11 May. Home Made with Love Moth-er’s Day Picnic at 2Swans Wedding Farm from 12pm to 3pm. R200 per couple, in-cludes picnic hamper and bottle of wine/juice for 2. All proceeds to Canaan Care


Centre. Contact Maureen on 082 577 2854 for more details.

12 May. Border Birding: Tidewaters, Gonubie Point. Tea at Gonubie Sanctuary. Meet at entrance to Tidewaters at 7.45am. Rating: 2. Contact Ken on 043 735 2195 for more details.

14 May. High Tea at Key Largo Res-taurant, Hemingways from 2.30pm to 5pm. Tantalize your taste buds with the scrumptious pastries, delicacies, desserts and assortment of teas at R95.00pp. For more info visit Hemingways.co.za

14 May. Museum Programme: Deon Smit. MCL Hall from 3pm. Contact Geral-dine on 043 743 0686 for more details.

15 May. Ard Matthews from Just Jin-jer performs at Tea in the Trees from 7pm. Tickets: R150. Book now to avoid disap-pointment! Contact Kate on 072 611 2367 for more details.

16 May. The Strum and Drum Music Evenings are back at the Buffalo Riv-er Yacht Club! A platform for local (and visiting!) musicians to show off their skills and jam the night away. Join us in Fri, 16 May for an evening not to be missed. Follow us on Facebook and get all the info! Facebook/Buffalo River Yacht Club 2014/15

16 May. Amazing Laughs Comedy Show with host Shuz, Keith Ngesi, TD Jokes, Mbathane and Pastor Roja Molo among others. Show starts 6.30pm at Guild Theatre. Tickets R80 adults, R40 kids and available from Computicket. For more info contact 073 236 1734.

17-18 May. Border Historical Society ECHO (Eastern Cape Historical Organ-isation) Weekend. For more details and to book contact Gordon on 083 284 6173.

17-18 May. Border Birding: Cape Par-rot Census. Voluteers needed to count this endangered species. Contact Gertie on 043 735 2195 for more details.

18 May. International Museum Day

20 May. Friends of the East London Museum & Border Historical Society speaker: George Mountjoy on Tom Dreyer – The History of the West Bank School and where it is today. Meeting starts at 7.30pm. Contact [email protected] for more details.


21 May. Johnny Clegg Best and Un-plugged at The Venue @Hemingways from 8pm. Tickets R288 and available from computicket. Johnny Clegg, one of South Africa`s most prolific musicians, will be delighting his fans with a rare unplugged performance in East London in May 2014. This very intimate show will include sto-rytelling by Johnny Clegg, where he talks about the events in his life and political history of South Africa and the world at that time that motivated him to write that song. It is a personal journey, which is uplifting, moving and also humorous at times. Johnny Clegg is a dancer, anthro-pologist, singer, songwriter, academic, activist and French knight. Whilst all of these tags are fitting, none of them can accurately describe the energetic, passion-ate human being who has become one of South Africa`s greatest musical exports. Clegg is an icon of South African music.

22 May. International Day for Biologi-cal Diversity

22 May. Border Birding: Schools’ Bird Quiz. Nahoon Estuary Enviro Centre from 6pm. All schools invited. For more details contact Johan on 043 726 6827.

22 May. Finding Emo at The Venue @Hemingways from 8pm. Tickets R120 and available from Computicket.


24 May. Stirling Primary School Games Day at Stirling Primary School, Epsom Road. Stirling Primary School Games Day is back again! Everyone welcome! Visit the Facebook page for more info - https://www.facebook.com/StirlingPrimarySchoolGamesDay/app_208195102528120

25 May. Dog Show in aid of Pet Pals at Hams Club from 10am to 3pm. Entry R15. Dog training demos, jumping castle, face painting etc. R20 per category, enter as many as you like. Register by 10am. Con-tact 084 781 4513 for more details.

27 May. A Handful of Keys at the Guild Theatre from 7.30pm. South Africa`s most popular musical show returns to celebrate its 20th birthday. The statistics are amaz-ing, 400 000 people, 1250 shows and 9 national awards. The raves have been on-going and unanimous: “brilliant, hilarious, virtuoso, witty, superb talents playing like demons in a demonstration of charisma and comedy that will leaving you gasp-ing with delight”. South Africa`s most successful musical show EVER returns to Port Elizabeth. The brain child of Ian von Memerty, A HANDFUL OF KEYS celebrates its 20th year - with a 20 week tour around South Africa. After 1150 performances to more than 375 000 people, the show has won 9 national awards. Tickets R120 and available from Computicket

WIN TWO DOUBLE TICKETS! To win two sets of double tickets to Handful of Keys at Guild Theatre on 27 May SMS KEYS and your naME to 083 388 9517 or mail to [email protected] by 25 MaY 2014. Tickets to be collected at ticket office.


29 May. Understanding Your Coffee Evening at Lavender Blue from 5.30pm

to 9pm. Cost is R450 per person, includes a light supper and a glass of wine. Your place is booked upon receipt of payment prior to the course. Minimum of 3 and maximum of 4 people per class. This course is for those of you who share an appreciation for coffee and want a better understanding of your coffee. The course will cover cup tasting of various roast tem-peratures and styles and will teach you to be a better judge of the coffee you order in a restaurant. Contact Casey on 043 732 1172 for all the info.

30 May. Tekkie Tax day. Buy your sticker for R10 for the beneficiary you’d like to support and wear your tekkies to work. Go to www.tekkietax.co.za for more info.

30 May. Comedian, Kevin Perkins, will be reprising his Michael Naicker character at the The Venue @ The Morgan Bay Hotel. Tickets cost R100 per head and include two 40 minute sets with a 30 minute re-freshment break in between. The show starts at 8pm and there will be a Fish and Chips promo in the restaurant from 6pm - 8pm. To book, contact the Morgan Bay Hotel on 043 841 1062.

30-31 May. Health and Wellness Con-ference 2014 at Gonubie Hotel from 8am to 6pm. Cost: R800 per person, includes snacks and lunch. Register now, only space for 60 participants. Contact Rose on 082 829 8952 for all the info and to book.

30 May to 1 June. Morgan Bay Foot-prints Festival. See inside front cover of this edition for programme schedule and info.

31 May. Market / Family Fun day at Mel’s Fun Farm. Enjoy a day out in the spacious outdoors. Fabulous stalls to sup-port. Call Mel on 082 258 0440 for more info or to book your stall.

31 May. Boeresport Family Day at De Kraal to celebrate 1year under new man-agement. From 10am to late. For more info go to dekraaladventures on Facebook, or contact Lizette on 082 449 8615.


31 May. Tom Jones Tribute Show at The Venue@Heming-ways from 8pm. Come and enjoy a fun filled evening with Steve Ashley singing all your favourite Tom Jones hits; ”What’s new pussycat, Cry to me” and many more. Tickets available from Computicket at R90.00pp. For more info visit Hemingways.co.za

31 May – 1 June. 7th annual Koi Show at Spargs SuperSpar in Beacon Bay. Entrance Fees: R10 for adults and R5 childrenMore Info: Telephone Andre 083 657 4761

PORT REx LIONS EISTEDDFOD 2014 - 5-16 MAY. Week 1: 5 to 9 May 2014: RECORDER SECTION, 5 to 6 May at Hudson Park Primary School.VOCAL SECTION, 5 to 9 May at Cambridge High.Recorder Ensemble Evening, 5 May, 6pm – 7pm, at Hudson Park Primary School Hall.Primary Choral Afternoon/Evening, 6 May, 5.30pm - 8.45pm, at Hudson Park High Centenary Hall.Junior Primary Choral Morning, 7 May, 8.30am – 10.30am, at Cambridge High.High School Choral Evening, 7 May, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, at Cambridge High.Chamber Choir Afternoon/Evening, 8 May, 6pm – 8.45pm, at Cambridge High.

Week 2: 12 to 16 May 2014PIANO SECTION, 12 to 16 May at Claren-don Primary School.

INSTRUMENTAL SECTION, 12 to 16 May at Selborne Primary School.Junior Primary Percussion Band, 13 May, 2.30pm – 4pm, at Selborne Primary.Primary and High Band Evening, 14 May, 6pm – 7.30pm, at Selborne Primary.Senior Primary Percussion Band, 15 May, 2.30pm – 4.30pm, at Selborne Primary.High School Percussion Band, 15 May, 6pm - 8.15pm, at Selborne Primary.

Week 3: Showcase Concert, 19 May, 6.30pm, at Clarendon High School Admission for the Showcase Concert: R30 Adults; Children and Scholars with school uniform can enter for free.Contact Nathan Johannisen on 073 467 7282 for more details.

ANN BRYANT: COACH HOUSE: The Ann Bryant Art Gallery will be exhibiting artists in the Coach House currently working at the Gompo Art Centre in Duncan Village from 8 – 24th May 2014.

EAST LONDON FINE ART SOCIETY ExHIBITION“ANYTHING BUT PAINTING” Opening 29 MAY 2014 at 6.30pm.The East London Fine Art Society invites artists to submit their artwork on the theme “Anything but Painting” which can be woodwork, beadwork, leatherwork, sculpture, needlework, or simply any-thing where painting is not the dominant media. The exhibition will be opened at the Coach House of the Ann Bryant Art Gallery, at 6.30pm on Thursday 29th May and will close 14th June 2013.


ANN BRYANT ART GALLERY: Upper Oxford Street. Open weekdays 9.30 am – 5.00 pm; Sat 9.30 am - 12.00 pm; Tel 043 722 4044. Entry free.AQUARIUM: Esplanade. Open daily 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. Fish feeding daily 10.30 am; seal show daily at 11.30 am & 3.30 pm. Tel 043 705 2637. Adults R28, Children (3-18) R17, Pensioners R17, Schools/groups R11 per learner.CALGARY MUSEUM: 13 km from East London on Stutterheim Road. Fine collection of restored horsedrawn vehicles and a gypsy caravan. Open daily. 9 am-4 pm. R6 – Adults; R3 – Children; Tel 043 730 7244.FORT GLAMORGAN: One of a chain of protec-tive garrisons, built in 1848/9. The Powder Magazine is now a national monument. Tel 043 731 1610.GATELY HOUSE: Bottom of Terminus Street or entrance through zoo. Home of E.L.’s first mayor – family heirlooms well preserved. Open Wed & Thurs 8am - 4.30pm. Sun 11am - 4pm. Admission by donation. Tel 043 722 2141.GERMAN SETTLERS MEMORIAL: Esplanade. Commemorates the 1858/9 arrival of more than 2000 German men, women and children, who helped expand the settlement.HOODPOINT LIGHTHOUSE: Open Mon, Wed, Fri 10am - 12pm; 1pm - 3pm. R12 adults, R8 pensioners, R6 children. Reservations Tel 043 700 3056.LIBRARY: Gladstone Street. Visitors welcome. Open Monday - Thursday 9 - 6; Friday 9 - 5; Saturday 8.30 - 12.30. Tel 043 722 4991.MUSEUM: Upper Oxford Street. (Entrance and parking off Dawson Road.) Open Mon-Thurs 9.30am - 4.30 pm; Fri 9.30am - 4pm. NOTE: The Museum is closed over weekends and public holidays until further notice. Tel 043 743 0686. Adults R15; Children R5; School groups R3pp. Pensioners R10. Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day.MINIATURE TRAINS: Gonubie Farmers Hall. Contact Clive Kirkland on 082 715 4422E.L. ZOO: Open 365 days a year 9am - 5pm. Tel 043 722 1171. Colourful variety of animals, birds and reptiles in beautiful park surroundings. Refreshment kiosk. Adults R30; Children (3-18) R18; Special rates for Schools/groups R12; Pensioners R18; Organised 1½ hour night walks (max 40 people) can be booked by phoning 043 722 1171.THE BUFFALO VOLUNTEER RIFLES REGIMENTAL HQ AND MILITARY MUSEUM.Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm. Curator: Monday – Wednesday mornings only. No entrance fee, donations welcome. Cnr Fleet Street and Buffalo Street. 043 742 0677. Curator 082 749 4545

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