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POP-UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/REPEAT EVENTS
Sunday, 1 – Saturday, 7 October
‘Now I Am Not Afraid’
Photography and fine arts exhibition for South African Pride Month.
@ The Fork and Dagger, 49 African Street
12:00 – 22:00
No Booking Required
Free entry
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THIS WEEK
THURSDAY 5 OCTOBER
U3A
Penny Elliott from Port Alfred will reminisce about the two “1820 Settler” groups chosen for the First Reality Show in 1983. Penny will show pictures of the site on Bradfield’s farm, share their experiences, and show her costumes. The two diaries of the two groups, the “Commune” and “The Family”, are stored in the Albany History Museum, Somerset Street.
@Grahamstown Bowling Club
10:00 – 11:00
R5 entry fee
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
Free entry
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FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER
Live Music with Peace
Adult contemporary songs with a mix of R&B and pop.
@ Pothole & Donkey, 123 High Street
19:00 – 21:00
Contact: 0466222324
Free entry
Bingo Night
Historic St Patrick’s Church maintenance fundraiser for fun with family and friends, including prizes.
@St Patricks Church Hall, Hill Street, next to the Library
18:00
Contact Yvain: 079 497 3146 for tickets (only 100 are available, book early)
R50 gets you 5 cards to play
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SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER
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
Bathurst Thicket Festival
Celebrating our terrific thicket
@ Summerhill Guest Farm, R67, Bathurst
10:00
Booking/ Contact Details: friendsofwatersmeeting@gmail.com
Free entry
High Tea
Fundraiser for Meal After School
@ Graemian Center at Graeme College
14:00
Contact Limise: 073 242 3310
R180 per ticket
Open Gardens
Brought to you by GADWMA & GBS Mutual Bank (weather permitting)
@ Settlers Close & Oakhaven Cottages
10:00 – 15:00
Entrance by donation
Backroom sessions
Performances and live music
Pop/Alt, Rap/Hip- Hop, Dance/Electro
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street.
20:30
Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689
Free entry
Gworls, Gays & Theys
Present Pride 2023 – Renaissance Themed Dress code
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street.
20:30
Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689
R20 at the door
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SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER
Hiking with Makhanda Wild Hikers Crew
Explore nature on this 5km – 7km hike or walk
@ Drostdy Arch, Somerset Street (meeting point)
08:00
Contact Malwande on 074 733 7712
Free entry
Cycling for a Cause – On 8 October, Dr Nicola Clayton, Todd Simon, Marlin Thomas, and Dylan Haarhoff will participate in the G2C (Grahamstown 2 Sea) Mountain bike race. We have decided to make this race a meaningful race for Dr Nicola.
The sponsored race is to collect money for a good cause. The race is 58km and 72km, and all funds sponsored towards our cyclists will go towards their chosen fund that they are cycling for. We are looking for sponsorships to support our cyclists per kilometre cycled (e.g. R1 per km or any amount you choose). You can specify a minimum or max. The amount you can donate instead of donating per km. Donations can be sent to Grahamstown Veterinary Clinic’s account:
Grahamstown Veterinary Clinic
Standard Bank
Acc num: 282625054
Cheque Account
Branch: 050917
Ref: The charity reference you are supporting and your surname. Please email proof of payment to makhandasbutterflyeffect@gmail.com. If you would like to support our cyclists, please email or WhatsApp Rochelle your message for them with the donation amount per km or set amount, and I will add you to our sponsorship forms. Email: Rochelle Fourie Makhandasbutterflyeffect@gmail.com/Whatsapp: 064 620 0831
Cycling for a Cause – Dog Fund.
Dr Nicola Clayton is cycling for our Grahamstown Dog Fund Sterilisation Campaign, which will take place in Tantyi Location, very close to Dr Nicola’s heart.
Dr Nicola Clayton – Dog Fund
Ref: DOG FUND G2C – YOUR SURNAME
Cycling for a Cause – Wildlife Fund.
The Grahamstown Wildlife Fund is very close to Dr Annie’s heart, and we are so grateful to her special person, Todd, who is cycling this race on Dr. Annie’s behalf (Dr Annie only rides horses, so Todd has to do all the hard work).
Todd Simon – Wildlife Fund
Ref: WILDLIFE FUND G2C – YOUR SURNAME
Cycling for a Cause – Feral Cat Project.
Marlin Thomas is cycling for our Grahamstown Feral Cat Project Sterilisation Campaign, which will also be taking place in the Tantyi location at the same time as the dog sterilisations.
Marlin Thomas – Grahamstown Feral Cat Project
Ref: W/CAT G2C – YOUR SURNAME
Cycling for a Cause – Donkey Medical Fund
Dylan Haarhoff is cycling for our Grahamstown Donkey Medical Fund. With funds raised, we will treat sick and injured community donkeys and gelding donkeys with the owner’s consent.
Dylan Haarhoff – Grahamstown Donkey Medical Fund
Ref: GDMF G2C – YOUR SURNAME
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TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER
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 11 OCTOBER
Karaoke Night
Sing your heart out
@ SSS, 19b New Street
20:30 for 21:00
Free Entry
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THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER
U3A
@Grahamstown Bowling Club
10:00 – 11:00
R5
Grahamstown Bridge Club
@ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
13:15 for 13:30
Contact: Sheila Hicks on 083 442 3322
R15 non-members | R10 members
Thursday Pool Competition
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
18:30 – 19:00
Contact: Mike Theron on 082 477 3689
Free Entry
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COMING SOON
Friday, 13 October – Saturday, 14 October – Thai Evening. Sweet chilli sauce, Chicken, coconut milk, galangal & lime soup, Red Thai Pork curry & jasmine rice, Crispy veg salad, Coconut rose custard tart & pineapple ice cream. Vegetarian Option available. @ Table Too, 16 Donkin Street. 19:30 for 20:00. Contact: 0826718558/ 0839602366. R220pp
Saturday, 14 October – A Hindu experience. This exhibition is a celebration of Hindu culture, tradition, and religion. It’s a love letter to the curator, documenting their journey, history, and how they navigated through it all. The exhibition will include an airing of the documentary, a dance performance, a music performance, snacks, traditional Hindu sweets, desserts, and savoury items. There will be henna art for those who would like to try, as well as some Hindu artefacts that the curator has decorated. @ Amazwi Museum, 25A Worcester Street. 18:00 – 22:00. RSVP: Vadhini Munien on 0730333603 or vadhini21@gmail.com or @stolen_midnight_kisses_. Free entry.
Saturday, 14 October – Symphony Spectacular. The Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology, joined by the Makana Community Orchestra and the Mandela University Orchestra, presents the Symphony Spectacular concert featuring the Rhodes University Concert Choir and soloists. Join us for an evening of musical celebration featuring Garreth Robertson playing Emil Hartmann’s Piano Concerto, Christopher Tin’s Waloyo Yamoni featuring Tshegofatso Makube and Sibu Mkhize as soloists, as well as light orchestral music presented by the Makana Community Orchestra. @ Guy Butler Theatre, Settlers Monument at 18:00. Booking/ Contact Details: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/233401-symphony-spectacular/. Price: R100 general | R60 concessions.
Saturday, 14 October – Organ Recital: Erik Dippenaar. A travelling organ recital is driving into the organ heritage of Makhanda. They are presented by an expert on historically informed performance on two of the oldest organs in Makhanda. @Wesley Methodist (corner of York and Market streets) and moving up Market Street to St Bartholomew’s. 14:00. Contact Jon Hughes at 0768134689 for further details. Tickets: full – R50 | concessions – R20.
Saturday, 14 October & Sunday, 15 October – Unpopular Opinion. The Unpopular Opinion, your favourite podcast in the African continent, will be shooting live at The Black Power Station on 14/15 October this coming month with a list of thought-provoking and knowledgeable guests and your host, Abba Ayalew Amlak. @ The Black Power Station. 9:30 – 17:00. Contact: 0792715969/0824113404. R150 for the day | R200 for the weekend.
Thursday, 19 October – Beat The Loadshedding Blues_ A Food4Futures Musical Evening. Featuring: Genesis – With the sounds of the ’60s to ’80s, Jazz, Soul, and R&B – Led by Majestic Pro (Chris), Makhanda Kwantu Choir – With the Rhythm of African Music – Conducted by Kepa. Relax and be entertained while enjoying a delicious cocktail hour picnic and a complimentary glass of wine. @ 1820 Settlers Monument, Fountain Foyer at 18:00 – 20:30. Food4Futures | Red Café | Grahamstown Properties | Jacques Artisan Bread | Fusion | Rhodes Theatre Café or online @ www.food4futures.co.za. FOR THE SHOW: Ticket price R160 each and | PICNIC & THE SHOW: Ticket price R240 each Including Picnic Box (Vegetarian option available), & complimentary drink.
Thursday, 26 October – WESSA. Join WESSA to listen to Terence Bellingan present a talk on current research at the Department of Entomology and Arachnology, Albany Museum, and why it might be better to be lucky than good! The Albany Museum houses the Eastern Cape’s largest insect and spider collection. Research undertaken by Dr Bellingan focuses on the systematics and taxonomy of hoverflies, or flower flies (Diptera: Syrphidae) – a group of major importance in terms of the ecosystem services they provide through pollination and pest control. The talk presented here will highlight some of the outputs from this research collaboration from the past two years, and look forward to forthcoming work as well. @ Hill Street Manor, Hill Street (across from the Drill Hall). 19:30. R10 for adults |R5 for students | Free for school learners.
Saturday, 28 October – SPCA Open Gardens. Visit gardens on show. You don’t have to be a gardener to enjoy nature. There’s something so special to visit under cool big trees, surrounded by colour, sweet smells, and birds singing. Smelling fresh soil, and exploring succulents, the orange blooms of clivias are a welcome spring sight in gardens. @ Gardens and Map will follow. Time: TBC. Contact: fundraising@spcaght.co.za. Price: TBC. Tickets: SPCA donation tin at each venue. No pre-booking.
Tuesday, 31 October – Zombie Walk/Fun Run. Bring the whole family (dogs on leads are welcome) and join the Zombie Walk/Fun Run in aid of SPCA Grahamstown. Either 1.5 km or 5 km distances to suit all fitness levels PLUS a fun Zombie Treasure Hunt on route for kiddies under 12, prizes when you return the disc! Spot prizes for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners, Best Dressed Family & Best Dressed Individual. @Grahamstown Bowling Club African Street. Time: 17:30. Booking/ Contact Details: Hoof & Hound, SPCA Charity shop, From 15 October. Or at the event from 16:30. Enquiries. Benita 076 878 0137. Price: Family R35 | Individuals R25 |Food, drinks & refreshments will be sold at the event: Cooldrinks/Water/Bar Available (cash/card).
Friday, 17 November – Burger Evening. Join us for the Child Welfare Grahamstown Burger Evening in partnership with Revelations Cafè. @ Revelations Coffee Shop, Peppergrove Mall. Time: 18:00. Book your place in advance via WhatsApp on 082 334 2698/071 687 4531
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES
Friday, 1 September – Thursday, 5 October
Sanitary drive donation for farm schools of Makana Municipality – Men Empowerment Spaces is having a drive for Sanitary towels for farm schools of Makana. Young girls do not go to school during their period because they do not have sanitary pads, so they miss their studies and drop out. Drop-off places at the following schools: Geelhoutboom Primary School, Carliesbridge Primary School, Fort Brown Primary School & Masakhe Primary School. From 10:00. Contact: Simo Mawawa Ndyoko 069 548 9316/singamadoda@gmail.com.
Friday, 8 September – Saturday, 28 October
Match Days – Watch the Rugby World Cup from the pool stages to the quarters, semis, and finals. All games will be streamed without disturbance from the load-shedding, projected on the big screen with great food and drink specials, @ Fork & Dagger, 49 African Street. Call or book your table or couch on 0466223112/0828012385.
Friday, 8 September – Saturday, 28 October
My World Cup Predictor League – The rugby world cup is upon us. Sss is spicing things up with a competition. We will give the winners who predict the scores a R200 Bar tab! The final winner will win a liquor hamper. Join us by following the link below to the Superbru app. Carefully read how it works and when prizes are awarded. You must be in the bar to win the bar tabs. You can find my pool here: @Superbru! https://bitly.ws/TZPY or download the Superbru app and search for the pool with code: innsdose.
Friday, 8 September – Saturday, 28 October
Rugby World Cup Live @ Champs Action Bar. Castle Lager Bucket Deal available.
Friday, 8 September – Saturday, 28 October
Rugby World Cup Live @ Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street. Enjoy the World Cup Daily Specials. Spicy bean soup; Beef lasagne Steak, Eggs, and Chips; Chicken and Prawn Curry. Contact: 046 622 2324
Tuesday, 31 October
“Making a difference together” – Rhodes University Accounting Students reaches out to Grahamstown SPCA. RUPals was established by a group of Rhodes University Postgraduate CTA students to raise funds for organisations. @ Rhodes University campus; The Day Kaif, Rhodes Theatre, Steve Biko Union Building, Hoof and Hound, SPCA Charity shop. Monday to Friday. Time: 9:00 to 16:00. Booking/ Contact Details: Eileen or Benita Enquiries on 076 878 0137. Price: R50
Tuesday, 17 November
Guess How Many Sweets are in the Jar
To the residents of Grahamstown and all businesses, please help us by taking a ticket in our “GUESS HOW MANY SWEETS ARE IN THE BOTTLE” raffle. The ticket is R5 and ends on 17 November. We are trying to raise funds to hire transport and cover fuel costs, etc., to take our safe house children to Port Alfred for their Christmas Party. They deserve it. If we don’t get to you and you want to donate towards our raffle, you are welcome to do an eft into our account:
FNB Child Welfare SA Grahamstown
Branch Code: 210717
Acc. No. 52322008551
Ref: Raffle and Name
Monday – Friday
Charity Shop. Please help us help our children have the life they deserve. Donate toys, clothing, linen, kitchenware, household items, bits and bobs. Your generosity makes our work possible. @1 Coles Lane, Makhanda. 9:00 till 12:00
Childwealth Care Box.
This special care box can be filled with anything you no longer need: clothes, food, books, or household items. @ 1 Coles Lane, Makhanda. Contact: 0466361355.
Thursday, 5 October – Thursday, 30 November
Research Survey: Call for Respondents: Death on Facebook
This doctoral research survey seeks Eastern Cape respondents to share their experiences and perspectives on death practices on Facebook. Provisional research title: Networked Breath: An African Philosophical Approach to The Study of Death Online Ethical approval no: 2023-7097-7534. Rhodes University. @ GoogleForms (online) English: https://bitly.ws/WpHQ & isiXhosa: https://bitly.ws/WpId. This form may take 10-15mins to complete. Contact Details: Robyn Perros (Researcher) robynperros@gmail.com. Respondents will unfortunately not be paid for completing this survey. This survey is free to fill out and is open to the public.
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