Clubs

SAARP PE East Branch

OVER 50? Are you near Circular Drive? Then join the South African Association of Retired Persons (SAARP) for socials, braais, Bingo, breakfast, coach trips and more. Phone Brian on 00415813267 for info.

Locomotive

MEMBERS of The Model Locomotive Society will have train rides at their miniature railway in Stella Londt Drive, Sunridge Park every first Sunday of the month from 10am to 1pm. Cost is R6 per ride. For info, contact Brian at 00413656678.

Social Baby

THIS social club for mothers meets once a week from 9am to 11am. Mothers can chat, relate, share and relax with a cuppa and a nibble, while the little one plays with educational toys. Phone Adele Gamba on 00829238534 for info.

Hiking

THE “Voetsac” Hiking Club runs both weekend hikes and day walks on a regular basis. The Club has a monthly social meeting at 7pm on the third Wednesday of each month at the German Club in Lorraine. For info, contact Trevor at 00413683761.

Shark Rock Pier Laughter Club

MEETS every Saturday from 8am to 9am at the pier in Marine Drive. Bring along a towel/mat and waterbottle. Phone Donald on 00413671107 or 00842000965.

Christian Friendship Club

ALL singles of all ages welcome. Monthly get-togethers as well as meetings per profile. English and Afrikaans. Small annual fee payable on registration. Contact Sue at 00722971282.

ACT Toastmasters’ Club

MEMBERS meet every third Thursday of the month at the ACT Centre, 2 Target Kloof, at 7:15pm for 7:30pm. Visitors welcome. Call Thaya at 00731602409.

Rotary

THE Rotary Club of PE East meets from 5.30pm for 6pm every Thursday evening at The Upper Deck, 13 Third Avenue, Newton Park. For info, contact Lesley at 00721727517.

Rotary

THE Rotary Club of PE West meets Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm at the PE Golf Club, Westview Drive. Phone Kathy on 00793171898

Social Bowls

HOSTED by the 1820 Settlers’ Association every Tuesday at 8.30am at the Mill Park Bowling Club. Phone Sue on 00415853416 to book.

Park Avenue Tennis Club

SOCIAL tennis is played every Saturday afternoon from 1pm. New members are welcome. For more info please contact Colleen 00825708079.

Funds for furry friends

THIS is an NPO fundraising shop at 82a Burt Drive, Cotswold. Donations are needed. For info contact Sonet at 00820721068.

BNI meeting

BNI is a business referral organisation which caters for small business and entrepreneurs by word-of-mouth referrals. They meet every Tuesday at 7am until 8.30am at the PE Club in 12 Bird Street. There is no charge other than the cost of your breakfast. For more info call 00842092404.

Dias Quilter’s Guild

WILL hold their monthly meeting on 30 June at 2pm at the Victoria Park Grey School, Walmer. Visitors welcome and there is an entrance fee of R15. Contact Michelle on 00835488923.

Friends of the Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve

THE monthly meeting will take place on 1 July at 9am at the reserve. They will explore the gorge below the bridge. There will be tea and coffee served afterwards. Phone Jenny on 00843279702.

SA Gem and Mineral Club

THE next meeting will be held from 7.30pm on June 28 in the Guinea Fowl Room at the Training Centre (at the back of St George’s Hospital).

Support groups

2 Share

THE 2 Share support group for those with drug or chemical addiction, meets at 7.30pm every Thursday at Caritas at 16 West Street in Newton Park. For info, contact John Preller at 0084446 137.

Families Against Drugs

FAD Support Group meetings, for families and friends of drug addicts, will be held every Tuesday at 7.30pm at Uitenhage High School and every Wednesday at 7.30pm at Al Ansar Building, behind Drop Inn in Parkside. Contact Anneekah Sharmar on 00718988354.

Bipolar Disorder support group

THE group meet every second Monday at the Fountain Vineyard Christian Fellowship from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Contact Simon on 00824917862.

Compassionate Friends

IS a support group for bereaved parents and will be meeting at 7.30pm at Caritas in West Street, Newton Park on 3 July. All parents, grandparents and siblings who have experienced the death of a child or sibling are most welcome. Phone Ulla on 00415822979.

General

Craft Market

THE Indoor Craft Market at Sherwood Garden Centre will trade on the first Sunday of every month from 9.30am to 4pm. For info, contact Tanya at 0072 122 1549.

The Family Market

A MARKET is held on the first Sunday of every month at the Sherwood Garden Centre in Walker Drive, Sherwood. From 9am to 4pm with live entertainment, pub and grub, crafts and kiddies’ entertainment. Phone Tanya on 00721221549 or Shelley on 00825801202.

Boot sale

WILL be held on the second Saturday of every month at Christ Church in Longwy Avenue, Kamma Park from 8am. All buyers and sellers are welcome. Phone 00729334450 for info.

Boot sale

THE Knights of Da Gama will hold their monthly sale at the Sacred Heart Grounds in Kabega Park on 30 June. Gates open at 7am (sellers) and for the buyers at 8am. Contact Colin on 00832045791.

Samaritans’ Charity Tea Garden

SELLS delicious tea/coffee, cake, sandwiches and lunch and they are open every Wednesday from 10am to 2pm at 12 11th Avenue in Walmer. Private functions for groups of 10 or more are available from Monday to Friday, but advanced bookings for lunches for large groups are recommended. Phone 00415812371 for info.

Beachfront Flea Market

EVERY Sunday from 8 am to 4.30pm (weather permitting) at their temporary home on the grass next to the Supertube at King’s Beach.

Changing Hands market

USED goods at bargain prices will be on sale at this market on 1 July at the Sherwood Garden Centre from 9am to 4pm.

Entertainment

Golden Oldies

CARLENE’S fundraising (in aid of tour to France) presents a Golden Oldies on 6 July from 8pm at the Pieter Rademeyer Hall in Algoa Park. Tickets cost R30. Phone Fredelene on 00845888686 for info. Bring own xyz.

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