GENERAL
Prayer Day Service: The Friends of the New Brighton Library, in partnership with Iphulo leeNkonde Foundation, will host the annual Prayer Day service for Grade 12 learners at Nangoza Jebe Hall in New Brighton tomorrow (October 3) from 12:00. Messages of support towards motivating the candidates will come from business, former local students, the NMBM libraries division and the Department of Education district office. Parents and any other candidates from neighbouring schools are welcome to attend. More info: Stan at 084 444 6917.
Yard Sale: The yard sale will take place on October 4 and 5 from 09:00 to 15:00 at 231 Water Road, Walmer. Contact 072 364 8954 for more info.
Annual Fête: Laubscher Park East will hold its annual fête on Saturday, October 5, from 09:00 at their premises in Villiers Road, Walmer, just off 14th Avenue. There will be lots of food stalls, a book stall with CDs and DVDs, needlework, cards, bric-a-brac, plants, and jewellery, all at very reasonable prices. For more info, contact Di Briedenhann at 083 471 4332.
Windsong Bohemian Market: Come vibe with the Tribe at the Windsong Bohemian Market at Holmeleigh Farm, Grey Dawn Road, Theescombe on Saturday, October 5 from 09:30 to 14:00 to experience the incredible selection of crafters, foodies and alternative holistic stalls. It’s the dress-up edition so get creative and stand a chance to win a prize. Entrance is free and we have loads of safe parking. No dogs are allowed due to the farm dogs on the premises. Enquiries: 071 589 8847.
Clivia Show: The Eastern Province Clivia Club will host a Clivia Show, including plant sales, on Saturday, October 5 from 09:00 to 17:00 and on Sunday, October 6 from 09:00 to 14:00 at the Fairview Sports Complex, Willow Road, Fairview. Entry is R10 and free for children under 12. All visitors stand the chance to win 1 of 3 raffle prizes. The first 50 visitors on each day will each receive a starter pack of clivia seeds and a yellow clivia seedling. For more info, contact Charl Coetzee on 082 851 2217, Willie Le Roux on 072 199 4839 and Emile Hallaby on 079 506 6878.
Plaasbasaar – Patensie: Die NG Kerk Gamtoosvallei-Oos se Plaasbasaar vind plaas op Saterdag, 5 Oktober, by Endulini se pakhuis, 3,5km wes van Patensie, vanaf 08:00 tot voorraad hou. Plaasontbyt, vleis, groente en vrugte, teetuin, deli, kosstalletjies te kies en te keur. Pret vir die kinders. Veiling om 11:00. Kaartfasiliteite beskikbaar. Toegang gratis en veilige parkering. Vir meer inligting, kontak Kevin van Rooyen by 082 463 5143 of Louwrens Bezuidenhout by 082 551 7879.
Book Sale: The Linton Grange Library will have a book sale on October 5, from 08:00 to 12:00.
Market on Stanley: Visit this market in Stanley Street in Richmond Hill this weekend. All kinds of bric-a-brac, clothes, yummy jams, books, plants, jewellery, toys and decor will be for sale. Afterwards, feel free to visit one of the local restaurants for something to eat or drink. Lots of parking available. Market on Stanley will take place on Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 to 14:00. Whatsapp Annelle at 062 481 6864 for more info.
Boot Sale: Save A Pet will have its monthly boot sale at the Elephant Walk Restaurant car park in Colleen Glen on Saturday, October 5. Sellers set up at 06:00 at R50 per vehicle. Shopping starts at 08:00. The restaurant/bar and farm shop will be open. For more information contact Gwen at 082 692 2222.
Little Super Heroes Cosplay Market: The market will take place at 120 Nassau Street, Theescombe, on October 5 from 10:00 to 14:00. All ages are welcome. Free entrance for everyone. Lots of parking entrances on Sonop Street. Best-dressed prizes for ages 0 – 13 will be awarded for best-dressed boy and girl. There will be live music, plenty of stalls to choose from, and a food truck with lots of gourmet treats. Contact Janine at 063 014 5312.
Re-Seconds Market: The market will take place at Londt Park Sports Club on Sunday, October 6, 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, new kiddies’ section and live music. Entry is free. Bring your own shopping bag. Contact 083 588 5823 or theresecondsmarket@gmail.com for more info.
Kids’ Market: The market will take place on October 6 at African Sky’s Venue, from 10:00 to 14:00, where young entrepreneurs are looking to grow their businesses. Boot sale stall holders are also welcome. Contact Krysia at 071 125 0878. Youth band space will be available to practise your skills.
Boot Sale: The Forest Hill community will have a boot sale at Clover Crescent, Forest Hill (open ground by Donkin Hospital) on October 6, October 13 and October 20 from 07:00 to 13:00. Contact Ian at 081 468 5077 for more info.
- A meeting will be held at the Malabar Community Centre Minor Hall in Haworthia Drive on Tuesday, October 8 at 19:00. Podiatrist Stuart Alexander will speak about ‘Empowering Global Health – The Importance of Communities Working Together’. Contact Surendra Daya on 083 653 1491 or 041 457 4576.
- A meeting will be held at the Gospel Hall on the corner of Geldenhuys and Olympia Streets on Tuesday, October 8 at 19:00. Kevin Stead will speak about ‘Uric Acid and Diabetes’. Contact Clive Burke on 083 500 9394.
- A special annual general meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 9 at 19:15 for 19:30 at the Caritas Service Centre in West Street, Newton Park. The agenda will include a welcome, apologies, notice of special meeting, treasurer’s report, adoption of audited financials and closure before dietician Jessica North will speak about ‘Cooking with Care’. Contact Martin / Elizabeth on 082 579 9059 or 041 367 2810.
Creative Fundraiser: Prepare to embark on a creative journey and help Algoa Bay Council for the Aged make their first creative fundraiser a success on October 12 at Buffelsfontein Village, 17th Avenue, Charlo. There are just 60 seats available. Invite your friends and co-workers and create your own cheese board. Admission is R450 per person, which includes refreshments. Contact the Algoa Bay Council for the Aged office at pro@abca.co.za or 041 368 8434.
Loerie Nartjiefees: : Gesinsfees op 19 Oktober op Loerie met kunstenaars Fatman, Chris en Elmari Brits, Dillon Lerm en Ruan van der Kuil. Die fees bied plaasvars groente, naartjies, kos- en kunsmarkstalletjies, koffiewinkel, naartjie-eet kompetisie en kindervermaak. Stalletjies vir publiek beskikbaar (kos- en drinkstalletjies uitgesluit). Volg die fees op sosiale media vir meer inligting. Vir navrae bel 083 383 4932.
Bazaar/Fête: : Sunridgecare will have a bazaar/fete on November 2 from 09:00 to 12:00 at 25 Lily Avenue, Sunridge Park. Contact Corisa Kleyn at 083 470 6834 to book a table (outdoors) at R200.
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 make 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 morning at 09:00 and a healing service every first Saturday night of the month at 17:00. This month’s healing service is on October 5. Everyone is welcome. It’s an open meeting for 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.
St Paul’s Anglican Church 170th: In celebration of the 170th anniversary of St Paul’s Anglican Church in Parsons Hill, a series of community-centred events will be hosted. An old-fashioned family games evening for the entire community will be held on Friday, October 18. It promises a night of fun, connection, and nostalgia. An afternoon of music titled ‘Let’s Praise’ will then be held on Saturday, October 19, with local musicians and choir singers. A special Service of Thanksgiving, which will be the culmination of the anniversary celebrations, will take place on Sunday, October 20, reflecting on their history, honouring those who have been part of the journey, and looking forward to the future with gratitude and hope.
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.
