GENERAL
Dr Ambrose Cato George Skills Development Centre AGM: The centre will host its annual general meeting on October 16, at their premises, 70 Kobus Road, Gelvandale, at 10:30 for 11:00. Dr Ambrose Cato George Skills Development Centre is an NPO that makes provision for skills training to learners with learning difficulties to enable them to become self-sustaining members of society. For more information, contact Ruth Tobias at 083 445 1430 or Jenny Johaar at 083 791 2652.
Beach Clean-up: The Boardwalk, Pick n Pay and Boardwalk Mall are appealing to Gqeberha residents to assist them again on Saturday, October 19, at Hobie Beach from 09:00 to 11:00. The July clean-up attracted approximately 200 participants resulting in the removal of 11 wheelie bins of waste from Hobie Beach and the surrounding area. The waste collected included 10kg of cardboard and paper, 3,7kg of PET, 2.8kg of aluminium cans, 17,4kg of glass 12,5kg of plastic and 8.6kg of steel. Five of the wheelie bins contained non-recyclable material.
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.
Beach Clean-up: The next WESSA Algoa Bay branch beach clean-up will be at the Patti beach at Cape Recife on Saturday, October 19 from 09:30 to 10:30. To get there, coming from Summerstrand, turn left off Marine Drive towards Pine Lodge. Drive past Pine Lodge and stop at the boom which is the entrance to the Cape Recife Nature Reserve. Tell the security person there that you are participating in the WESSA beach clean-up, and they will let you through. Drive past the SANCCOB building and look out for the sign saying Pattis. At the Y junction take the split to the right and follow the road until the parking lot. Look out for the WESSA feather banners. For more information contact Tim at 082 775 8816.
Annual Bazaar: St Peter’s Congregational Church, Walter Road, Charlo, will have their annual bazaar on Saturday, October 19 from 08:00. There will be pony rides, an auction, carnival games, artists, a jumping castle, a car display, a vet vaccination drive, clothing, cakes, puddings, pancakes, bacon and egg rolls, boerewors rolls, bric a brac and refreshments. Bring the whole family. Contact Rev. Norman at 084 474 2260.
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, October 19 at 10:00. Come sell your unwanted goods on the day. Movable goods are accepted from 08:00. An auctioneer’s fee of 20% is applicable to sellers. Contact Miekie at 065 250 9197.
Golden Oldies: A golden oldies fundraising event by Greenville Primary will be held at The North Event Centre in Bloemendal on October 19 from 19:00 with DJ Ash The Bash. Funds raised will go towards the upgrading of school facilities. Entrance is R40. For bookings at the venue contact 084 515 1311.
Boot Sale: The Forest Hill community will have a boot sale at Clover Crescent, Forest Hill (open ground by Donkin Hospital) on October 20 from 07:00 to 13:00. Contact Ian at 081 468 5077 for more info.
Clothing and ‘Odds & Ends’ Sale: The Rotary Club of Port Elizabeth will have a clothing and ‘odds & ends’ sale at the Walmer Town Hall Re-Seconds Market on Sunday, October 27 between 09:00 and 13:00. There is a large choice of pre-loved goods and clothes. All proceeds go towards charity projects.
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.
STAPE: The Sectional Title Association of PE will have their annual general meeting at the PE Bowling Club, St George’s Park on Saturday, November 2, at 09:30 for 10:00. The speaker will be Demetrios Argyrakis. The topics will be Air B&B, insurance claims, water tariffs, fiduciary duties of trustees and duties of managing agents. Refreshments are served from 09:30. Entry is free for members and portfolio managers and R20 per non-member.
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. 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.
