GENERAL
- The market will take place on Wednesday, May 1, from 08:00 at 52 King Edward Street, Newton Park. There will be various food stalls, crafts, bric-a-brac, etc. Contact 084 681 5474 for more information.
Venditori Night Market: Discover a suburban street market extravaganza at Vendors on Cape, located at Bracewell Centre, 308 Cape Road, Newton Park, on May 4 from 17:00 to 20:00. Indulge in arts and crafts for children while browsing through a diverse selection of local food and craft vendors. Immerse yourself in the vibrant market community atmosphere, complete with live music. For more information contact Wihan at 079 545 7656.
Big Saturday “Fat Tracks” Market: The market will take place on May 4 at FatTracks MTB Club, 172 William Moffett, Walmer (opposite Caltex Garage next to Strand Hardware Complex) from 10:00 to 14:00. All trails are free of charge on market day! Come walk with your besties, fur kids, family, or go for a ride. Entry is free. Dogs on leads welcome. For stall bookings email Shante at certitude.events@outlook.com or contact 078 658 5222.
Books on the Lawn: The Children’s Feeding Trust Bookshop will have a R5 book sale on the lawns at the Walmer Town Hall, Main Road, Walmer on Saturday, May 4, from 09:00 to 13:00. A wide variety of fiction as well as non-fiction will be on sale.
The Feeding Trust assists many organisations in supporting vulnerable children in the Gqeberha area.
Windsong Bohemian Market: The market will take place on Saturday, May 4, at The Green at Holmeleigh Farm, Grey Dawn Road, Theescombe from 09:30 to 14:00. There will be 100 stalls and food trucks to suit everyone’s taste, and keep everyone entertained and engaged, including sand art and face painters for the kids. Join in the drumming circle. Entry is free. Loads of safe parking! Contact 071 589 8847 for more info. If it rains, the market will be postponed.
White Elephant and Jumble Sale: St Francis Xavier Church, Agate Road, Morningside, will have a White Elephant and Jumble Sale on May 4 from 07:00 to 12:00. Contact Cecelia Davids at 076 457 8834.
Craft, Hobbies and Toy Fair: The fair will take place on May 4 at from 08:30 to 13:00 at Walmer Town Hall, Main Road, Walmer. There will be loads of craft stalls, dolls, bears, beautiful painted pictures and a collectible model car display. There is tea, coffee, and goodies to eat. Entry is R5. Proceeds will go to Save-a-Pet.
Grocery/Luxury Bingo: On May 4 at 14:30, at St Mary Magdalene Church, Oswald Crescent, West End. Contact 071 922 3298 for tickets at R80 a ticket.
Boot Sale: Save A Pet will have its monthly boot sale at the Elephant Walk Restaurant car park in Colleen Glen on Saturday, 4 May. Sellers set up at 06:00 at R50 per vehicle. Shopping starts at 08:00. The restaurant/bar and farm shop will be open. Contact Gwen at 082 692 2222.
Re-Seconds Market: The market will take place at Londt Park Sports Club on Sunday, May 5, weather permitting, from 09:00 to 14:00. There will be clothing, plants, food stalls, home decor, antique collectables, and jewellery, as well as a jumping castle and live music. Entry is free. Bring your own shopping bag. Contact 083 588 5823 or theresecondsmarket@gmail.com for more info.
Boot Sale: The Bluewater Bay Community Church boot sale will take place on Saturday, May 11 from 07:00 to 12:00. Cost is R30. Contact Colleen on WhatsApp at 082 858 8447.
Hop & Malt: Aurora fundraiser – a potjie competition at African Sky’s Venue, 121 Nassau Road, Theescombe, on May 11 from 09:00 to 15:00. Contact Juliet at 082 870 8859, or Barry at 084 401 9750.
CTK Parish Fete: The fête will take place on Saturday, May 25, from 08:00 to 15:00. There will be food, games, prizes, and music. Stalls from R250 are available. Contact Denis May, Nadia Damons, Michael Loggenberg, or Candice Constance at 041 432 2465 or 084 582 8223.
Boeremusiekfees: Die Oos-Kaap Tradisionele Boeremusiekfees sal op 7 en 8 Junie in die Ernest Swanepoel-saal in Despatch plaasvind. Die koste is R100 per persoon, per dag, of R180 vir die naweek. Geen kroeg. Cooler box. R50 vir twee persone, per dag. Ten bate van die SA Weermag Veterane. Kontak Susan by 082 771 0943.
- We meet on the third Thursday of the month at Laubscher Park West, at 14:30 for 15:00. Let us help you research your family tree. Contact John Wilmot at 068 802 1518 or Alan Montgomery at 084 981 8491.
SANTA PE: SANTA PE is appealing for donations of good, clean, second hand clothing and shoes, as well as all “unwanted”, in good order, household items. The SANTA PE office is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 at 65 Fifth Avenue, Newton Park. Contact 041 365 2255.
Gqeberha Central Men’s Shed: They meet every Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Athenaeum, Athol Fugard Terrace (Belmont Terrace), between Castle Hill and Military Road, opposite the Supreme Court. WhatsApp Willie at 061 455 6464, or Robert at 083 697 1800.
Clarries’ Tennis Club: Social tennis each Saturday at Clarendon Primary School from 14:00 to 16:30. Contact Gavin at 083 378 8294.
Ladies’ Jogging Club: Join the Ladies’ Jogging Club with Zee, Monday to Friday from 17:30, around St George’s Park, Central. Joining is free of charge. WhatsApp 067 116 2966 for more info.
RELIGIOUS
Hi’s Place Developing Centre: They have a church service every Sunday at 09:00. There will be an Ascension Day service on May 9 at 09:00. On the first and third Saturday of every month there is also a healing service at 17:00. May’s healing services will be on May 4 and 18. All are welcome. For more info, call, SMS, or WhatsApp Pastor Christo Campher at 082 515 2294, or send an e-mail to pastorchristo@hisplacedevelopingcentre.co.za.
Healing & Deliverance: The meeting will take place on Saturday, May 5, at 10:00 at Word of Faith Christian Centre on the corner of William Moffett Expressway and Lilly Street, Mangold Park, in the small Grass Roof Chapel. No request is too big or too small for God.
Christian Dance Group: Come and join the dance group, all beginners, every Tuesday at 18:00 at Fountain Vineyard Church. No cost. All Christian denominations are welcome. Contact Sue at 067 335 6391.
City Lights Church: We’re a family-style, Bible-based church, affiliated with the Advance group of churches. We meet every Sunday at 09:30 at The EP Badminton Hall, at the end of Alan Drive in Walmer Downs. Whats-App Dave at 084 999 9197 for more info.
