GENERAL
CTK Parish Fête: 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.
Vintage Market Day: Stalls will sell vintage and pre-loved treasures at Vintage PE, 2a St Philips Street, Richmond Hill, on Saturday, May 25, from 09:00 to 14:00. Contact info@vintagepe.co.za.
Bingo-dag: Die ATKV-tak Uitenhage en die ATKV-jeugtak Hanekam sal ’n Bingo-dag op 25 Mei om 14:30 by die Bergsig Skool in Kariega hou. Die koste beloop R50 per kaartjie.
East Cape Calligraphers: Their monthly meeting will be held on May 25 at 13:00 in the Westering Methodist Youth Lounge, in Papenkuil Street, Westering. Interested persons may contact Debbie at 084 562 3130 for further details.
Beach Clean-up: The Algoa Bay Branch of WESSA and Zwartkops Conservancy, are joining forces for a beach clean-up at Bluewater Bay swimming beach on Saturday, May 25, from 09:30 to 10:30.
To get there, driving from the city side along the N2, take the Bluewater Bay off-ramp and then turn right at the stop street, where it meets Weinronk Way. Drive straight to the end of Weinronk Way and then turn into the swimming beach parking area. Bags are supplied.
Please bring hats, sunscreen, water, and gloves, if possible. Contact Jenny of the Zwartkops Conservancy at 082 853 0700 or Tim of WESSA at 082 775 8816.
Boot Sale/Market Day: St Peter’s Congregational Church, Walter Road, Charlo, will have their monthly event on Saturday, May 25, until 13:00. Entry for sellers is R50. Sellers set up from 08:00, and shopping starts at 09:00. Eats, refreshments, clothes, bric-a-brac, and toys will be sold. Entertainment is by a local artist. Contact Deirdre at 076 067 8019 to reserve space.
Auction Charity: The Sunday School at St Peter’s Congregational Church, Walter Road, Charlo, invites sellers and buyers to a movable goods auction on Saturday, May 25, at 10:00. Come and sell your unwanted goods on the day. Movable goods accepted from 08:00. An auctioneer’s fee of 20 percent is applicable to sellers. Contact Miekie at 065 250 9197.
Boot Sale: The Knights of Da Gama will hold their monthly boot sale on Saturday, May 25, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Grounds in Cape Road, Kabega Park. Site cost is R60. Stall holders can enter from 06:00. Gates open to the public at 07:00. Contact Br Duncan at 083 357 2238.
Art in the Park: A market will be held on Sunday, May 26, at St George’s, Central, from 09:00 to 13:00. There will be craft, art, food, and bric-a-brac, as well as live music. Stalls are free to children and charities. Children are encouraged to bring along for sale unwanted books, craft works, and toys. If the market is cancelled due to bad weather it will be held on June 2. Contact Maureen at 082 257 4691.
Re-Seconds Market: The market will take place on Sunday, May 26, at the Walmer Town Hall. Vendors will sell clothing, food, home decor, antique collectables and jewellery. There will also be a jumping castle, live music and an indoor thrift section. Entry is free. Contact 083 588 5823 or theresecondsmarket@gmail.com.
U3A PE: They are celebrating 20 years. Meetings are designed to be interesting and stimulating for retired folks and those who are at home during the day. This month’s meeting is on Tuesday, May 28, at the Newton Park Library Auditorium at 09:45 for 10:00. Samkelo Glyose will speak on the Museum Story. Contact Lynda at 041 364 3038 or 082 421 3967 or visit www.u3ape.co.za.
Jazz Afternoon: The band, UpFront, will perform live at The Music Kitchen on Sunday, June 2. Doors open at 12:00 and the show will start at 13:00. Enjoy an afternoon of jazz with Terry Johnson (keys), Philippe Foucaut (bass), Fanie van Niekerk (saxophone), Ash Muller (vocals/percussion), Brad Saunders (guitar/vocals) and Alastair Weelson (drums/vocals). Tickets are R100 from Quicket or R120 at the door.
Annual Fête: Cheshire Home Summerstrand’s Annual Fête will be held on Saturday, June 8, in Gomery Avenue, Summerstrand at 08:00. Various stalls, entertainment, beer garden, etc., with lots of bargains. Auction starts at 11:00. Donations and volunteers for the fête are most welcome. Contact 041 583 2183 for more info.
St. Thomas Senior Secondary Reunion: Calling all alumni! The school will host the grandest high school reunion ever on June 29, to reminisce and celebrate our shared history.
This event aims at raising funds for much-needed renovations to the school’s auditorium. Space is unlimited. The reunion will be held at 5 Goldsmith Street, North End, at 19:30. Tickets are available for R70 on Quicket.
- 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.
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.
RELIGIOUS
Hi’s Place Developing Centre: They have a church service every Sunday at 09:00. All are welcome. For more info, call, SMS, or Whats-App Pastor Christo Campher at 082 515 2294, or e-mail pastorchristo@hisplacedevelopingcentre.co.za.
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. WhatsApp Dave at 084 999 9197 for more info.
