GROCOTT’S MAIL COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
Don’t forget to send your weekly listings so that you can stay up to date with all the exciting events Grahamstown has to offer.
Let us know by faxing us at 046 622 7282, by dropping off your information at 40 High Street, or emailing community@grocotts.co.za.
Please ensure that all information reaches us by the Tuesday before publication.
GROCOTT’S MAIL COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
Don’t forget to send your weekly listings so that you can stay up to date with all the exciting events Grahamstown has to offer.
Let us know by faxing us at 046 622 7282, by dropping off your information at 40 High Street, or emailing community@grocotts.co.za.
Please ensure that all information reaches us by the Tuesday before publication. Also please note that the inclusion of Forthcoming Attractions is dependent on space.
SUSAN POWERS
FRIDAY, 18 MARCH
DIAZ CROSS BIRD CLUB
When Friday, 18 March to Monday, 21 March
What Weekend at Grasslands in the Great Fish River Reserve. Bird identification will be the theme. You can go out for a day visit only.
Who Jenna Holmes at 046 622 3000
HUMANITIES SEMINAR
When 1.15pm
Where Faculty of Humanities Seminar Room (cnr Prince Alfred and Somerset streets)
What ‘Coordinating China? Challenges to aid management in Africa’ by Dr Sven Grimm, Director of the Centre for Chinese Studies, Stellenbosch University.
Who Karen Kouari at 046 603 8362
DOOR
When 7pm
Where Rhodes Box Theatre
What This is the story of a Door. In front of the door stands the Doorkeeper. He guards the passage and holds the key. May I enter..? Exceptional theatre from award winning Danish director and professional award winning local theatre company. Directed by Jori Snell (Baba Yaga Theatre) in collaboration with Ubom! An absolute must-see! Tickets are R25 full / R20 students.
Who Sarah Roberson on s.roberson@ru.ac.za or 046 603 8771
J S BACH BIRTHDAY CONCERT
When 9pm
Where Kingwood Music School
What A little Bach at Bedtime.
Who Alke Bradfield at 046 603 6670 or a.bradfield@kingswoodcollege.com
SATURDAY, 19 MARCH
FARMERS MARKET
When 9am – 1pm
Where Old Gaol, Somerset Street
What Fresh produce, dairy products, food stalls, fresh fish, pottery, garden- and potted plants, roses, homemade preserves, crafts and many other stalls.
Who Lungi at 082 510 4125
GRAHAMSTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY AGM
When 10am (tea & refreshments) and 10.30am (meeting)
Where Officers Mess, Drill Hall, Hill Street
What After the AGM Lt.Col.R.A.Keeton will give a talk, followed by a tour of the memorabilia. The Mess Bar will be open after the talk.
Who Call 082 832 5839
CHRIST CHURCH MINIATURE RAILWAY
When 10am–midday (weather permitting)
Where In the grounds of Christ Church (entrances from Speke and Grant streets)
What Ride on a miniature steam train for the cost of a donation to the church’s feeding scheme. Children must be accompanied by a parent and wear shoes when riding on the train.
Who Richard at 046 622 4006
PORT ALFRED FLOWER WORKSHOP
When 2pm
Where Settlers Park Hall, Port Alfred (please use the Horton Road entrance)
What Special Floral Art Club meeting with Gail Taverner and Jill Hoskin from Port Elizabeth giving us a Demo/Lecture on colour. This is a not-to-be missed event. Part of the afternoon will be making a collage from various bits and pieces and learning the different colour schemes.
Who Joy Venter at joyfull@border.co.za
DOOR
When 7pm
(Please see Friday, 18 March for details)
SUNDAY, 20 MARCH
WORLD MEDITATION HOUR
When 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Where 21 Plumbridge Drive
What Join us for 1 hour meditation to spread vibrations of peace to the world.
Who Damyanti at 046 622 8726
J S BACH BIRTHDAY CHAPEL SERVICE
When 6.30pm
Where Kingwood College Chapel
Who Alke Bradfield at 046 603 6670 or a.bradfield@kingswoodcollege.com
MONDAY, 21 MARCH
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
When 8pm
Where St George’s Hall, High Street.
What Beginners welcome.
Who Val Hodgson at 046 622 2308
TUESDAY, 22 MARCH
INTERDENOMINATIONAL SERVICE
When 1.15pm-2pm
Where Cathedral of St Michael & St George
What An Interdenominational Service in response to the Natural Disasters in Christchurch, New Zealand and Japan. Preacher: Rt Rev E.S. Ntlali (Bishop of Grahamstown). All Welcome.
TABLE TENNIS GAMES
When 6.30pm–8pm
Where The Hanger, Rhodes University (behind Africa Media Matrix Journalism building)
What Social table tennis games and basic lessons.
Who ACE at ace.legendary@gmail.com or 079 066 8255
CIRCLE DANCING
When 7.30pm–9.30pm
Where The Scout Hall, African Street (next to the bowling green)
What Dance to traditional music from all over the world – both traditional steps and modern choreographies.
Who Anthea Ribbink at 046 603 8045 or 072 132 2376 or Jeanne Berger at 046 622 2588
WEDNESDAY, 23 MARCH
GRAHAMSTOWN RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION AGM
When 5.15pm
Where Library Hall, Hill Street
What ‘Makana, Achievements and Challenges’ by Ntombi Baart.
Who Clive Whitford at whitford@telkomsa.net
ANNUAL COMMEM FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK
When 5.30pm
Where From outside Commem Methodist Church (next to Birch’s in High Street)
What 5km fun run / walk for all ages. Competitive or social. R10 (R5 for under 12 years) entry fee payable on registration in Church Hall from 5pm. Free cup of coke per entrant. Category, as well as many spot prizes on offer.
Who Neil Hartzenberg at 073 150 7897
ATHENA MAZARAKIS’ STANDING BY
When 7pm
Where Rhodes Box Theatre
What Standing By is an original piece by award-winning choreographer Athena Mazarakis, commissioned for Human Rights Week. ‘Standing By’ explores the notion of responsibility or “response-ability” in the face of violence. Tickets: R25 and R15 for students. Limited seating. Available at Dean of Students’ Office.
SCHMOOZE
When 7pm
Where Rhodes Main Theatre
What A brand new play directed by Ford Evanson. A TV talk show has relocated for one show to a tented squatter camp to experience “local colour”. Tickets at Theatre Café from Friday, 18 March, R20 and R15 for students. Benefit Concert on Saturday, 26 March for The Friends of Fort England.
Who Kate Bold on theatre@ru.ac.za
CATHERINE FOXCROFT PIANO RECITAL
When 7.30pm
Where Guy Butler Auditorium, Monument
What Fabulous musician plays Brahms Intermezzos, Schumann’s Symphonic Etudes and Liszt’s Sonata in B minor. Tickets at door: R80 (R60 pensioners, R40 students) and free to schoolgoers and members of Grahamstown Music Society.
THURSDAY, 24 MARCH
CENTRE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CELEBRATION
When 11am
Where Cathedral of St Michael and St George
What The Centre for Social Development invites all for a very special celebration in memory of Thelma Henderson, the founder of the Centre for Social Development, as part of its 30th birthday celebration.
Who Z.dili@ru.ac.za or 046 603 8573
SUNDOWNER CONCERT
When 5.45pm
Where Kingswood Music School
What Cimarosa Double Flute Concerto.
Who Alke Bradfield on 046 603 6670 or a.bradfield@kingswoodcollege.com
ATHENA MAZARAKIS’ STANDING BY
When 7pm
(Please see Wednesday, 23 March for details)
SCHMOOZE
When 7pm
(Please see Wednesday, 23 March for details)
FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS
SCHMOOZE
When Friday, 25 and Saturday, 26 March at 7pm
(Please see Wednesday, 23 March for details)
ROTARY GIANT BARGAIN SALE
When Saturday, 26 March at 9am–1pm
Where Drill Hall, Hill Street
What A jumble sale of massive proportions organised by Grahamstown Rotary Club for local charities. Stock needed!! If you have anything that you are willing to donate to this worthy cause, please drop it off at Old Synagogue Hall on corner of Hill/Dundas Street, or call
Richard at 046 622 2487 (a/h) and we will collect it.
ALBANY BOWLING CLUB DINNER/DANCE
When Saturday, 26 March at 6.30pm for 7pm
Where Albany Bowling Club, Charles Street
What We will serve a 300g steak, salad and chips. R50 per person.
Who Gwen Bartlett at GwenB@Nedbank.co.za or 084 487 5460
FUNDRAISING CONCERT
When Sunday, 27 March at 4pm
Where Sidbury Sports Club
What Concert in aid of Isipho Aids orphans, Paterson, by the Kingswood College Concert Band.
Who Alke Bradfield on 046 603 6670 or a.bradfield@kingswoodcollege.com
DESPERATE FIRST LADIES
When Tuesday, 29 & Wednesday, 30 March
Where Rhodes Theatre
What Pieter-Dirk Uys is coming back to Grahamstown. Tickets cost R100 (R50 for students).
Who Cathy or Lindsay at 046 622 7896 or at 24 African Street
SUNDOWNER CONCERT
When Thursday, 31 March at 5.45pm
Where Kingswood Music School
Who Alke Bradfield on 046 603 6670 or a.bradfield@kingswoodcollege.com
SETTLERS CLOSE & OAKHAVEN BAZAAR
When Friday, 1 April at 11.30am-4pm
Where Drill Hall, Hill Street
What Fundraising bazaar. Curry & rice, prego rolls, boerewors rolls, pancakes, sweets, biscuits, tarts, cakes, puddings, meat, veggies, plants, flowers, books, CDs and clothes on sale. There will also be a tea garden so that you can relax once you have filled your shopping bags.
Contact Susan Schutte on info@parkbnb.co.za or 082 460 8703
GREAT FISH RIVER GAME SALE
When Saturday, 9 April at 12pm (auction starts)
Where Kwandwe Private Game Reserve game pens
This is a wonderful family outing where people will get a chance to view wildlife in the boma. Jumping castle for the kiddies. Crafts and edible treats on sale. Bar available.
Who Cathy Braans at 046 622 7896
ALBANY HORTICULTURAL & LILIUM SOCIETY
When Saturday, 14 April at 2pm
Where Leave from the Albany Museum (directions will be provided)
What Visit to Elizabeth Herb Nursery, Bathurst: Host, David Hamilton, will show us his extensive collection of indigenous and exotic herbs and non-herbal perennials. Come prepared to buy plants. Bring along your own picnic tea. David will prepare a delicious herbal tea as well. Lifts will be provided where needed.
BABY HOME SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COURSE
When Saturday, 16 April at 9am–2pm
Where The Barn
What For all moms and nannies who would like to learn about home safety (e.g CPR, choking, basic First Aid) and developmental stimulation. Cost: R350 per person, or R300 per person if you and your nanny attend – teas and lunch included. Plus lots of spot prizes and goody bags.
Who Lindsay Vroom at lindsay@cathybraanspr.co.za or 046 622 7896
BROOKSHAW HOME EASTER FêTE
When Saturday, 16 April
Where Brookshaw Home (entrance on Donkin or Beaufort Street)
What Needlework, jewellery, white elephant, clothes, books, plants, cakes, rotary burgers, tea garden, ng kerk baked goodies, face painting and the mini train. The Graeme College Steel band will entertain and there will be an Easter Bonnet Competition for young and old.
FORMAL DINNER SHOW – JAZZ TRIO
When Friday, 20 May at 7pm for 7.30pm
Where St Andrew’s Drill Hall
What There will be welcoming drinks and a gourmet supper with cash bar available, and music by Charl du Plessis and his jazz trio from Gauteng. Also on offer will be a couple of Raffles/Auctions for five-star getaways at a couple of local game lodges. There will be 20 tables of 10 and tickets at R150 per person (or R1 500 for a table). All proceeds will go to Somerset Place Retirement Home and Frail Care Centre.
Who Norma at 083 330 1594
ALBANY HORTICULTURAL & LILIUM SOCIETY
When Saturday 28 May at 2.30pm
Where Environmental Learning Centre, Rhodes University (adjacent to Botanical Gardens).
What A Simple Compost: Prof Rob O’Donoghue of Rhodes University will give us a look at the history and challenges of composting in the Grahamstown area, with a review of some of the options and their implications. Bring along your picnic tea to enjoy in the courtyard afterwards.
ART FOR HOSPICE
When Wednesday, 27 July at 5pm (exhibition opens) and 7pm (auction starts)
What To raise funds for Hospice, members of the Grahamstown community, together with high school art pupils are requested to please donate a piece of original artwork to sell. A panel of judges will select the top 20 or so artworks, which will be auctioned on the evening. The rest of the items will be sold for R100 each. For one night only, come and buy your choice of artwork for R100, have a glass of wine and give back to Hospice. Own your masterpiece for the price of R100!
Who Hospice Offices at 15 Milner Street
