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    What’s On 1- 8 June

    Grocott's MailBy Grocott's MailJune 1, 2023Updated:June 8, 2023No Comments5 Mins Read
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    POP-UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/ REPEAT EVENTS

    Friday 02 June – Saturday 03 June

    Eastern European Evening Table Too
    Delicious 4 – course meal
    @16 Donkin Street
    19:30 for 20:00
    Bookings/Contact: 083 960 2366 R220 per person

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    THIS WEEK
    THURSDAY 01 JUNE

    U3A
    Dr Sirion Roberston will talk about how our bodies generally respond to poisons and specific toxins in particular.
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    10:00 – 11:00
    R5 entry

    Grahamstown Bridge Club
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    13:15 for 13:30
    Contact Sheila Hicks: 083 442 3322
    R15 non-members |R10 members
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    FRIDAY 02 JUNE

    SPCA Quiz Evening
    All proceeds will go towards the SPCA vehicle fund and animal food account.
    Quiz R40 per person, Roll various options R40 each, pudding R30 each. Cash bar and Card facilities available.
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street.
    18:00 for 18:30
    Tickets available at SPCA Charity Shop, Hoof and Hound; Walk-ins welcome.
    Enquiries: fundraising@spcaght.co.za.
    R40 per person

    Candlelight Concert
    Relax and enjoy a varied music programme by composers from the Classical Era to the 21st Century. The programme includes Soloists, Saxonettes, Clarinet Ensemble, KC5 Brass Ensemble, Senior String Ensemble, KC5 Brass Ensemble, Senior String Ensemble, and Senior Marimba Groups.
    We are delighted to announce that the Eluxolweni Shelter Marimba Group will perform.
    @ Kingswood College Chapel, Burton Street,
    18:30
    Booking/Contact Details: Alke Bradfield 046- 6036670 | a.bradfield@kingswoodcollege.com
    Donations will be taken in aid of the Eluxolweni Shelter.

    Live Music with Hennie and Kath
    Half-price on selected cocktails
    @ The Pothole & Donkey, 123 High Street
    19:00 – 21:00
    Free Entry

    Bad Behaviour
    If exams are getting too much, you deserve a break!
    Come and be on your baddest behaviour at SSS with Mr Doo and MOXII.
    @SSS Top Bar,  19b New Street
    21:00 – 01:30
    Booking/Contact Details: Richard 071 053 0661
    R10 before 22:00 | R20 after 22:00

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    SATURDAY 03 JUNE

    Parkrun
    5km run or walk
    Family-friendly
    Dogs on leads are welcome
    @The Bot Gardens, Lucas Avenue
    Register online:
    https://www.parkrun.co.za/register/
    07:45 for 08:00
    Free Entry

    The Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Circuit 201 Funwalk / Run
    This drive aims at raising sufficient funds for God’s Mission work projects. There will be lots of entertainment, especially for children, and food stalls available.
    Registration will start at 07:30 for 08:00
    @ Oatlands Preparatory School Field
    R20 Adults | R10 Children

    NG Kerk Basaar / Bazaar.
    Wonderful, fresh produce for sale. 
    There will be a tea room, a granny’s pantry, a children’s table and farm games.
    @ PJ Olivier School Hall, PJ.
    10:00
    Free Entry

    The Wonderful Wet World of Wetlands
    A talk by Pippa Huchzermeyer.
    @ The Ploughman Pub, 723 Trappes Street, Bathurst
    10:00
    Contact details: friendsofwatersmeeting@gmail.com.
    Free entry

    Joza Youth Hub Open Day.
    More will be learnt about the youth education centre that runs various youth educational programmes all year round. Children, families and community members are welcome to come and join us for a fun-filled morning of activities such as live music, games, workshops, competitions, open mic and more.
    @ Joza Youth Hub (BAB), Cnr  Sani & Ncame Street (Opposite Joza Post Office),
    10:00 – 13:00
    Contact details: 060 788 8061
    Free entry

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    SUNDAY 04 JUNE

    Farmers Market
    This weekly market will sell organic (aquaponic & soil grown) vegetables and other artisanal and sustainable goods.
    Weather permitting
    @ LA Café (Old Provost Building), Lucas Avenue
    09:00 – 14:00 (maybe earlier, depending on turnout)

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    TUESDAY 06 JUNE

    Texas Holdem Poker
    The only legal game in town
    @ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
    17:30 for 18:00
    R50 buy-in | 1 x R50 top-up allowed

    Tuesday Pool Competition
    Cool prizes to be won
    @ Champs Action Bar, Scott’s Avenue
    Registration: 18:00
    Compo starts: 19:00
    Competition Entry Fee:  R20/per person

    Pub Quiz
    Join us for a fun evening of trivia.
    @The Rat & Parrot, 59 New Street
    19:00
    Table bookings 046 622 5002
    R40/per person (Cash only)

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    WEDNESDAY 07 JUNE

    Karaoke
    Sing your heart out
    @ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
    20:30 for 21:00
    Free entry

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    THURSDAY 08 JUNE

    U3A
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    10:00 – 11:00
    R5 entry

    Grahamstown Bridge Club
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    13:15 for 13:30
    Contact Sheila Hicks: 083 442 3322
    R15 non-members | R10 members
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    COMING SOON

    Friday, 9  June to Saturday, 10 June – WESSA 1st Pass Excursion: Zuurberg Pass. Join WESSA on sightseeing the “forgotten” long and sometimes extreme gravel pass, approximately 27,5 km long Zuurberg Pass. It is one of the longer passes in South Africa and traverses all four tiers of the dominant Zuurberg Mountain range. Vehicles will leave at 14:00 from Eden Grove, 09 June, to overnight at the Zuurberg Inn villages and complete the pass the next day. Contact details: Leo Goosen 082 460 5980 / leogoosen@gmail.com  to arrange accommodation at the Zuurberg Inn (2 persons per unit) Price: Bed & Breakfast R 1250 per person (R200 discount for pensioners). Transport/ Passenger R392.

    Saturday, 17 June – The Black Power Station, in collaboration with Professor Siphokazi Magadla, invites you to her book launch titled “Guerillas and Combative Mothers. Enjoy celebrating this moment with her as she discusses with Ms Zikho Dana her journey in writing this book. Live Performance by Zimsto eRooofini and Zamani n’ Abanengoma. @ The Black Power Station, 17:00 till late. R50 entry free.

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    CALL FOR DONATIONS

    Food for Futures Clothing Drive. As winter approaches and the cold encroaches, there are those in dire need of clothing, shoes and bedding. Drop off at 2 Dundas Street, 09:00 – 12:00 weekdays or contact us at 083 651 0067 to make a plan to collect.
    If you would like to donate R100 towards a blanket, please EFT your donation to:
    First National Bank Grahamstown
    Branch Code: 210717
    Account Name: Food4Futures
    Account Number: 62901533316
    With the reference: “Your name/Anon + Blanket.”
    Every flicker of warmth makes a world of difference.

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    BEHIND-THE-SCENES
    Anyone needing a poster made can contact SIZO MEDIA (Sipho) at 078 733 7203. They will be able to design one for you. The turnaround time is 48 hours.

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