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WHAT’S ON IN MAKHANDA!
THIS WEEK
THURSDAY 20 JULY
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
Thursday Pool Competition
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
18:30 – 19:00
Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689
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FRIDAY 21 JULY
Golf Day SPCA bakkie fundraiser
Sean Mccallum from life investment is the main sponsor. SPCA Grahamstown invites businesses and non-golfers to support the SPCA Golf Day and Auction.
@ Belmont Valley Golf Club
11:30 Shotgun | 17:30 Auction
Enquiries – Benita 076 878 0137 or Warren Henry
Price: Four balls R2000
Auction entry free.
Live Music at The Pothole and Donkey
Contemporary songs with a mix of African jazz and folk with Henny & Kath.
@ Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street
19:00 -21:00
Contact: 046 622 2324
Free Entry
Live Music at SSS
Kickback Fridays with Mr Doo & Hartjies
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
22:00 – 01:30
Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689
Free Entry
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SATURDAY 22 JULY
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
Makhanda Wild Hikers Crew
5km – 7km hike or walk
@ Drostdy Arch, Somerset Street (meeting point)
08:00
Contact Malwande on 074 733 7712
Free Entry
90’s Karaoke
Sing your heart out
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
21:00
Free Entry
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SUNDAY 23 JULY
Farmers Market
This weekly market will sell organic (aquaponic & soil grown) vegetables and other artisanal and sustainable goods.
Weather permitting
@ LA Café (Provost), Lucas Avenue
09:00 – 14:00 (maybe earlier, depending on turnout)
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TUESDAY 25 JULY
Texas Holdem Poker
The only legal game in town
@ SSS, 19b New Street
17:30 for 18:00
R50 buy-in | 1 x R50 top-up allowed
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 26 JULY
Karaoke
Sing your heart out
@ SSS, 19b New Street
20:30 for 21:00
Free entry
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THURSDAY 27 JULY
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: 0834423322
R15 non-members/ R10 members
Thursday Pool Competition
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
18:30 – 19:00
Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689
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COMING SOON
Friday, 28 July – Live Music at The Pothole and Donkey. A night of jazz mixed with R&B, with Lloyd and Leroy. @ Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street @ 19:00 -21:00. Contact: 046 622 2324. Free Entry.
Saturday, 29 July – A Musical Experience by RMR Club. Whether you’re a music enthusiast or simply looking for a night of entertainment and excitement, join us for an electrifying evening of music and talent. This one-of-a-kind experience will showcase the best of local musical talent, featuring a diverse lineup of live bands, instrumentalists, vocalists, rap artists, and DJs. @ SSS, 19b New Street at 17:00 till late. Bookings/ Contact Details: 063 437 1247. Price: Free entry for RMR Club members | R30 for non-members.
Friday, 04 August – Live Music at The Pothole & Donkey. Adult contemporary songs with a mix of R&B and pop with Peace. @ Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street, from 19:00 to 21:00. Contact: 046 622 2324. Free Entry.
Saturday, 05 August – WESSA day outing. WESSA Excursion to explore Amatola Passes and Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve. Meet @ Eden Grove at 9.00 am: Transport R350, Reserve entry fee R15. Confirm booking with Leo Goosen mobile: 0824605980, email: leogoosen@gmail.com.
Tuesday, 08 August – Couples Tango & Salsa. Frankie from Dance With is giving couples a tango and salsa dance lesson @ Fork & Dagger, 49 African Street. The dance lesson starts @ 18:00, followed by social and tapas @ 19:15. Contact: 082 801 2385 or 046 622 3112. Booking essential. R300.00 per couple (includes Dance Lesson & Tapas) | R110.00 per person (tapas only and social dance)
Wednesday, 09 August – Diski Queens 7s. Women’s football as part of the national Women’s Day celebrations. @ Mickey Yili Stadium in Joza @10:00. Free entry.
Friday 11 August – Live Music at The Pothole & Donkey. Vocals of different genres and eras – music everyone can enjoy with Sivu. @ Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street, from 19:00 to 21:00. Contact: 046 622 2324. Free Entry.
Friday, 11 to Sunday, 13 August – HA! Retreat at Deep South. A weekend of spontaneous expression led by Francois/HA! Man’s intuitive musical accompaniment. Each session unfolds with participants finding their voices through playing instruments, singing, dancing, drawing and writing. Nothing is forced, and the individual and collective flow can be profound, moving and joyful. @ Deep South Retreat, 18km from Makhanda on Highlands Road (detailed directions provided). Starts 17:00 on Friday, 11 to 14:00 Sunday, 13 AugustBooking/ Contact Details: for content information – Francois 083 558 7380, francois@hamanworld.com. For Accommodation information – Mindy 071 145 3585 (WhatsApp) mindys@global.co.za. Price: Fee + Accommodation with meals is R 2500 and Fee + self-catering accommodation is R 1800.
Friday 18 August – Live Music at The Pothole & Donkey. A night of jazz mixed with R&B with Lloyd and Leroy. @ Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street, from 19:00 to 21:00. Contact: 046 622 2324. Free Entry.
Friday, 25 August – Live Music at The Pothole & Donkey. Adult contemporary songs with a mix of R&B and pop with Peace. @ Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street, from 19:00 to 21:00. Contact: 046 622 2324. Free Entry.
Saturday, 26 August – Albany Sports Club Market. Stalls from food and crafts. Bric-a-Brac. Jumping castles, vintage cars, animals & much more. @ Albany Sports Club, 18 Florence Street, Grahamstown @ 09:00 – 15:00. Booking/ Contact Details: Julie van Staden 083 644 8091. R100 per stall and R50 for a PowerPoint; contact Julie for other requirements (chairs & tables).
Saturday, 30 September – Albany Sports Club Steaks Evening. Steak Evening. @ Albany Sports Club, 18 Florence Street, Grahamstown, @ 16h00. Enquiries to Yolande 083 383 2506. Price: R100
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