GENERAL
Craft Market/Book Sale: The Linton Grange Library will have a craft market and mini book sale on July 25, from 09:00 to 15:00, and on July 26, from 09:00 to 13:00.
Clothing Sale: Walmer Methodist Church’s “As Good As New” monthly clothing sale will be held at the church at 83 Main Road, Walmer, on Friday, July 26, from 11:00 to 14:00. R1-R500 – 30% discount; R501-R1 000 – 40% discount; R1001 & more – R50% discount. Men’s, ladies’ and children’s brand name clothing and shoes available.
Cash Bingo: A cash bingo will be held at Sanctor High School on July 27 at 14:00. The cost is R200 for three playing cards. Contact 076 837 4968 for tickets.
Family Festival: The festival will take place at King’s Court on Saturday, July 27, from 09:00 to 14:00. Entry is free to the public. Guests can expect exhibitors from ante-natal classes and clinic, to pregnancy massage, chiropractor, daycare, baby accessories, developmental stimulation classes, books, jumping castle, face-painting, nappies, medical services, and much more. The chosen charity of the day is Zanethemba Charity Foundation.
Men’s Breakfast: St Saviour’s Church will host a men’s breakfast with guest speaker, Andrew Johnson, from “Rugby for Jesus”, at St Saviour’s Church, 2 Villiers Road, Walmer, on Saturday, July 27, from 08:00. Andrew will give a testimony on the impact provincial rugby and school rugby has on influencing the lives of men in the province. Tickets are R100 per person. Contact Dacre at 071 214 0997.
Boot Sale/Market Day: St Peter’s Congregational Church, Walter Road, Charlo, will have their monthly boot sale and market day on Saturday, July 27, until 13:00. Stall vendors setup from 08:00. Entry is free to the public from 09:00. Eats, refreshments, clothes, bric-a-brac and toys will be sold. Stall rental is R50. There will be entertainment 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, July 27 at 10:00. Come 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.
East Cape Calligraphers: Their monthly meeting will take place on July 27 at 13:00 in the Westering Methodist Youth Lounge in Papenkuil Street, Westering. Visitors and those interested in the art of written letters are welcome to join at a nominal fee of R30, which covers refreshments. Contact Debbie at 084 562 3130 for further details.
Boot Sale: The Knights of Da Gama are holding their monthly boot sale on Saturday, July 27, 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 for more info.
Beach Clean-up: The WESSA Algoa Bay Branch’s next beach clean-up will start from the Beacon in Summerstrand at the intersection of Marine Drive and Admiralty Way, on Saturday, July 27, from 09:00 to 11:00. Bring hats, sunscreen, water and your own gloves. Litter bags will be provided. For more info contact Kevin at 079 494 1092 or Tim at 082 775 8816.
Art in the Park: A market will be held on Sunday, July 28, at St George’s Park, 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 charities and children. Children are encouraged to bring along unwanted toys, books, and craft work, to sell. If the market is postponed due to bad weather it will be held on August 4. For more info contact Maureen at 082 257 4691.
Re-Seconds Market: The market will take place on Sunday, July 28, at the Walmer Town Hall. There will be clothing, food stalls, home decor, antique collectables, jewellery, a jumping castle and live music. Come view the new kiddies’ section with arts, crafts, and activities. There will be a new theme every month for the kids. Public entrance is free. Contact 083 588 5823 or theresecondsmarket@gmail.com for more info.
U3A PE: Meetings are designed to be interesting and stimulating for retired folks. This month’s meeting is on Tuesday, July 30, at the Newton Park Library Auditorium at 09:45 for 10:00. Brigadier General Rod Penhall will speak about the Sumatra Tsunami Disaster Rescue Mission. For more info, contact Lynda at 041 364 3038 or 082 421 3967. Visit www.u3ape.co.za.
Book Sale: The Linton Grange Library will have a book sale on August 3, from 08:00 to 12:00. Book donations are welcome.
Boot Sale: African Sky’s Venue, 120 Nassua Road, Theescombe, will host a boot sale on Sunday, August 4. Free entry. Come and sell your old or unused goodies. There is a play area, tractor rides, pony rides, sand art, and a fully licensed restaurant on site. Guests welcomed from 10:00 to 15:00. . To host a stall or for more info contact Janine on 063 014 5312.
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. A men’s shed is a space where men can relax, get together to talk, work together, have a cup of coffee, and create friends. All ages are welcome. For info 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. Every first and third Saturday of the month they also have a healing service at 17:00. The next healing service will be on July 20. All are welcome. It’s an open meeting to all sick people and those with problems who need prayer. For more info, call, SMS, or WhatsApp Pastor Christo Campher at 082 515 2294, or email 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.
