GENERAL
Music Bingo: The Music Kitchen is hosting a music bingo for Cheshire Home Summerstrand on November 14. The Terrific trio of talent – Tommo, Rob and Roger – will be getting you singing and rocking to popular hits over the decades. Tickets are R150 per person on Fixr, or at Cheshire Home Summerstrand at 041 583 2183/083 500 0818. All proceeds will be used for nappy and meal costs, as well as providing the residents with a special meal on Christmas day.
Monthly Clothing Sale: Walmer Methodist Church will have their “As Good As New” monthly clothing sale on Friday, November 15, from 11:00 to 14:00 at their premises at 83 Main Road, Walmer. Men’s, ladies’ and children’s brand name clothing and shoes are available. R1-R500 – 30% discount; R501-R1 000 – 40% discount; R1 001 & more – R50% discount.
Annual Bonsai Show: The EP Bonsai Society’s annual show will take place on November 23 to 24at the German Club, Lorraine. For a change, some of the members will be designing there own displays. Entry is R30 for persons over the age of 18, scholars enter free. Doors open at 09:00 until 16:30pm on Saturday and from 09:00 to 15:30 on Sunday. For more info contact Jenny at 083 999 1058.
Night Market: African Sky’s Pirates of the Caribbean Night Market will take place on Friday, November 29 from 17:00 to 21:00. Free entry for guests. Meet Jack Sparrow and join the treasure hunt. There will be over 50 vendors and food trucks, with live music and a beer tent. Contact Janine for more information at 063 014 5312.
Music Trivia: A summer-vibes themed music trivia will take place at African Sky’s Venue, hosted by Arutha, on Saturday, November 30 from 18:00 to 22:00. Entry is R50 per person. Great prizes for winners and best dressed. Contact Arutha on 081 767 7059.
Kersmark: NG Kerk Sherwood hou ’n Kersmark op Saterdag 30 November vanaf 09:00 tot 13:00 by die NG Kerk Sherwood op die hoek van Devon-weg en Walkerrylaan. Kuier saam met lekker musiek terwyl jy jou Kersinkope doen by ’n wye verskeidenheid van stalletjies. ’n Groot verskeidenheid eetgoed sal beskikbaar wees, met ’n springkasteel en treintjie ritte vir die kinders. Kom neem ook jou foto saam met Kersvader.
Christmas Picnic and Market: In a joint venture with Mowbray NG Kerk, the Newton Park SCF will host a community picnic at the Newton Park Primary sports field on November 30 from 14:00 to 20:00. Bring your baskets, blankets, family and friends. There will be food, vendors, a jumping castle, a visit from Santa and more. Tickets for the Christmas Raffle are available from Glen Hurd Supermarket, Mowarama, the Toy Museum in Worraker Street, Nautical Sports in Shirley Street, Percy at Newton Park Primary. Tickets are R10 each. Various prizes are up for grabs. The draw will take place on November 30. Funds raised will go to the Newton Park SCF Crime Forum Camera project. For more info contact Lisa at 082 684 7645.
The HalaalSoukPE: The indoor market will take place at the Malabar Community Centre on Sunday, December 1 and run from 10:00 to 17:00. There will be clothing plants, food stalls, home décor, collectables, Islamic clothing, art and jewellery and authentic and traditional eats and treats. Stall bookings are open at a nominal fee. Entry for patrons to the event is free. Contact Ghairoe at 081 328 9953 or ghairoe@mcs-i.co.za.
Candlelighting: The Compassionate Friends – Child Loss Support Group will be having their yearly candlelighting on December 6 in memory of their babies/children who have passed. The event will take place at the Lorraine Full Gospel Church on the corner of Luneville and Van Eck Street, Lorraine. A light snack, beverage, a candle and a programme for the evening will be provided. There will be a special guest speaker. Entry is free for members. Non-members will be asked for a donation of R50 for this special occasion. Contact Reneé (Chapter Leader) at 084 500 0291.
Book Sale: The Linton Grange Library will have a book sale on December 7 from 8:00 to 12:00.
Christmas Craft Market: The Linton Grange Library will have a Christmas Craft Market on December 12 from 09:00 to 15:00 and on December 13 from 09:00 to 13:00.
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 and third Saturday night of the month at 17:00. The next healing service will be on November 16. Everyone is welcome. For more info contact Pastor Christo Campher at 082 515 2294.
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.
