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Where: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium – Port Elizabeth

When: 08 September 2011 – 11 September 2011

Within the remarkable setting of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, you will find a spectacular new show in town – The Great Outdoors Expo. The first ever three-day event will provide a unprecedented marketing platform to showcase your brand of outdoor product or service.

We aim to lure over 30 000 outdoor enthusiasts and for visitors there will be a great line up of events to compliment the exhibits. Excitement will include: sporting events, food tastings, watercraft demos, and the latest 4×4 vehicles and accessories – promising a great day out for the entire family.

Brrrrrrrrrr in the Spring! It will be snowing at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and it is going to be the best fun around.

Wrap up and bring the family along to enjoy the coolest entertainment this Spring in the bay with real snow at the stadium.

Experience a giant breathtaking tube slide down a snow ramp which will thrill people of all ages.

For a sneak preview of what is in store visit the Snow Productions gallery.

For your accommodation in Port Elizabeth give us a call. Homeleigh Halt Guest House – bed and breakfast – invites you to…be our guest!

Ideally situated with easy access to all main routes.

The South African Sevens in Port Elizabeth will take place on 9 and 10 December 2011 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

This was announced by the International Rugby Board (IRB) on Thursday. They also stated that the HSBC Sevens World Series will be expanded next season, with Japan joining as the ninth venue for the upcoming 2011/2012 Series.

MyPE will be placing all HSBC Sevens information in our dedicated section here: HSBS Sevens, Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa.

Ensure that you do not miss out on any of sevens rugby action by booking your accommodation as soon as you can.

For an enjoyable stay, close to all amenities, Homeleigh Halt Guest House in Walmer invites you to ….be our guest.

Stay on a bed and breakfast basis or room only, whichever will best suit your requirements!

See you soon!

Date: 14 to 16 October 2011

Venue: The German Club

Address: 5 Lorraine Street, Lorraine, Port Elizabeth 6070

Get into the partylaune and experience a traditional Oktoberfest!

Bring your lederhosen and dancing shoes and enjoy traditional music and the taste of unique German cuisine, along with food specialities from Austria and South Africa…and of course there will be plenty of Hansa Pilsener and South Africa’s favourite beer, Castle Lager, ‘on tap’ at the annual Oktoberfest hosted by the Port Elizabeth German Club.

 14 October 2011: 19h00 – 01h00

15 October 2011: 18h00 – 24h00

16 October 2011 – Frühschoppen starts with a Brass Band at 11:00. Enjoy Eisbein or Kassler with Sauerkraut.

Bookings essential! Call: 041 – 367 2791 to make a booking.

Contact Person: Thomas

 Tickets will be available from 1 October at the German Club.

 Entrance Fee: R70

 Enjoy responsibly. Alcohol not for sale to persons under the age of 18.

For more information and to visit the German Club website please click on the image below:-

Accommodation is provided by Homeleigh Halt Guest House in Main Road Walmer.

Bed and Breakfast – perfect way to start the perfect day in Port Elizabeth is with one of our hearty breakfasts!

We invite you to…..be our guest!

Liberty  World Cup Show Jumping Qualifier Port Elizabeth

14 July 2011 – 17 July 2011

CLOVER MILK RUN 10KM AND 5KM

When: 31 Jul 2011 

Start: Kings Beach, Humewood, Port Elizabeth
Contact: Shane Brown: 079 490 0669
The Clover Milk Run courses are easy, flat, fast and scenic. The first part of the race is along the beachfront and although flat there is a slight uphill towards the halfway mark. The second half is both flat and easy as you make your way through the residential area and then head downhill for a fast finish.

The first 10 finishers win gold medals, the next 200 win silves and all other finishers in both distances are awarded bronze medals. The first 100 applicants to correct their entries will receive a free litre of Clover milk and a lucky-draw contestant in each race will win 100 litres of Clover milk! There are special incentives for the first 500 entries.

Pre-entries are taken up to six weeks before the event and again on the evening before the race (at the start) between 5pm and 8pm. Late entries are taken at the start from 6am. Walkers are welcome and there is a fun run.

For accommodation when next in Port Elizabeth give us a call and stay at Homeleigh Halt Guest House and enjoy a comfortable nights rest – bed & breakfast.

When: 10 – 12 June 2011

Where: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Tickets: From Computicket / link on the Wineshow Website

TOURISM BODY WELCOMES WINE SHOW TO EASTERN CAPE

The Wine Show Road Show Nelson Mandela Bay received a significant boost when it was officially endorsed by Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism.  

Wine enthusiasts can enjoy the liveliest wine event in the Eastern Cape during The Wine Show Road Show Nelson Mandela Bay from 10-12 June 2011.

 The iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth will host the glitterati of the South African wine industry during a three-day wine extravaganza.

 The most popular wine consumer show in the country will showcase top wineries, estates, private wine merchants, garagistes and small boutique producers from all the major wine producing regions in the country.  Visitors can explore the world of wine by trying some iconic international brands, award-winning local labels and some really hidden gems.  

Over forty exhibitors are waiting to welcome you and present their wines in a fun, interactive and educational format.  Free tutorials in the Wine Theatre will allow visitors to discover new producers and lesser-known varietals in informal tastings with various winemakers.

 Visitors will be able to enjoy the wines at leisure and utilise the Dawn Wing Sip & Ship to ensure that the wines are delivered to their doors.

 Food courts will be located on both levels of the venue with sumptuous sushi, gourmet sandwiches and delicious wraps on the top level of the impressive stadium’s World of Windows and gourmet hot snacks and meals at the inner-bowl food court with a perfect view of the pristine pitch. 

The friendly teams from Goodfellas will also be on standby to chauffeur you home in your own car. 

The event is returning to the Eastern Cape after its hugely successful launch in 2010.

Confirmed exhibitors include Alluvia Specialist Winery and Private Residence Club, Alto Estate, Arumdale, Boland Cellars, Bonnievale Cellar, Capaia, Catchpole & Co, Crystal Direct, Dawn Wing, Durbanville Hills, Fleur du Cap, Frogitt & Vonkel Private Wine Merchants, Gabriëlskloof, Goudini, Hathersage Wines, Idiom Wines, Major’s Hill, Monis, Namaqua Wines, Nietvoorbeij, Nixan Wines, Orange River Cellars, Packwood Estate, Parmalat, Perfectly Cool Wines, Quoin Rock, Rickety Bridge, Robertson Winery, Roodezandt, Simonsvlei International, the company of wine people, The Goose Wines, The House of JC le Roux, The Winery of Good Hope, Theuniskraal, Tukulu, Under Oaks, Vrede en Lust, Welgemeend, Weltevrede Estate, Whalehaven, Yonder Hill and Zonnebloem.

Tickets are available from Computicket for R90 per person.

Weekend passes cost R150 per person and special group rates of R80 per person apply for bookings of ten or more people.

For more information please visit the official website:- The Wineshow

 For your accommodation: Homeleigh Halt Guest House offers you Bed & Breakfast in wonderful Walmer…..be our guest.

Enquire about our winter warming week-end special!

Soweto Derby Set for Port Elizabeth on 21 July 2011

The 2011 Vodacom Challenge will see English Premiership giants Tottenham Hotspur take on Orlando Pirates FC and Kaizer Chiefs from July 16-23 in a return for one of the most prestigious international club competitions on the global footballing calendar.

This will be the fourth time that Tottenham Hotspur has been to South African shores, having first visited the country in 1963 as holders of the European Cup Winners’ Cup, and then again in 2003 to support South Africa’s bid for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. After that they made their 2007 appearance at the Vodacom Challenge.

The 2011 tournament will be a huge celebration of football and once more organisers have opted to take the matches around the country.

All four match venues for the 2011 Vodacom Challenge were used during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ and provide world-class facilities for the players and supporters alike.

The tournament will kick-off at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane when Kaizer Chiefs take on Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, July 16 (15h00 kick off).

It is a fitting place to start, given that in the last edition of the Vodacom Challenge in 2009, Orlando Pirates took on Manchester City at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium(Polokwane), in the shadow of the new venue as it was still being built.

The action then moves on to the Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela (Nelspruit) on Tuesday, July 19 (20h15 kick off) as Orlando Pirates meet Tottenham Hotspur in a repeat of the 2007 Final that was won 3-0 by the visiting English side.

The all-important Soweto Derby to determine the finalists to meet Tottenham Hotspur in the tournament will be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Thursday, July 21 (20h15 kick off).

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Homeleigh Halt Guest House, bed and breakfast, situated in Main Road, Walmer, Port Elizabeth is ideally located within close proximity to all major attractions and a mere 8.5 km from Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium via the longest route.

We invite you to “be our guest…”

Nelson Mandela Bay will celebrate the IRB7s coming to town, creating a “Festival Of 7s”, similar to that seen in Dubai & in Hong Kong.

 Festival Of Sevens to run from the 3 December 2011, incorporating the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens (Africa’s largest sevens participation event.

Followed by the IRB7s : Friday, 9 December 2011 & Saturday, 10 December 2011

These ticket prices DO NOT apply to the IRB7s.

R30 Adults
R10 U18s

This years event consists of 2500 participants & officials. There will be  a very competitive “Schools” division with U11′s, U13′s, U15′s & U19′s. The main event is the “Men’s Section: which has sixteen teams participating – in previous years, Paul Treu’s Vipers & the Emerging Boks have won this section.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens now in its sixth year have hosted some of the top sevens teams in the world, SA Vipers, Samurai, British Army, Tigers(USA), Uganda, Blue Bulls, Lions, Kenya, URDD(Wales) to name just a few.

The tournament see’s teams from u11, u13, u15, u19, u21, Senior Men, Beer League and Touch Rugby teams taking part in one tournament. It is unique as it caters for all ages and fun for the whole family.

We are looking forward to hosting many rugby enthusiasts from around the world.

Accommodation: Port Elizabeth

Homeleigh Halt Guest House bed & breakfast is ideally located in Main Road Walmer,Port Elizabeth, close to all amenities and 8km from the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. We have a numerous shopping centres, entertainment activies, banks and restaurants within close proximity.

Book early to avoid disappointment.

CSA National Mountain Bike National – Nelson Mandela Bay 7-8 May 2011

South Africa’s top mountain bikers will descend on Nelson Mandela Bay as they compete in the second leg of the National Championships series on 7-8 May 2011.

The venue for the Cross Country race on Saturday May 7 is the Baakens Valley, with the Race Village (Start & Finish zone) located at the EP Badminton Hall in Walmer Downs. The Cross Country event sees riders racing head-to-head around the 6km course, completing a preset number of laps. This format makes for great spectator viewing as you will get to see the riders pass the same spot several times.

The Downhill race will be held on Sunday May 8 at the Loerie Ruskamp resort, which is just a 40-minute drive from Port Elizabeth. The Downhill discipline takes the form of a time-trial with riders starting at the top of the mountain at one-minute intervals. They race down a purpose-built course filled with features like jumps, berms and drop-offs, reaching speeds in excess of 60km/h. This event is an adrenaline-feast for riders and spectators alike.

This major event on the mountain biking calendar will provide plenty of action for spectators, casual riders and hard-core racers, and the  Race Village in Walmer Downs (signs from William Moffett Expressway) will come alive with activity and entertainment for all. There will be races for novices and experts, with great spectator viewing points on both the Cross Country and Downhill courses.

The CSA (Cycling South Africa) Mountain Bike Super Series consists of four XC (Cross country) and DH (Downhill) events throughout the year. These events are geographically spread throughout South Africa in order to give all the riders a fair opportunity to compete and earn points towards the title of CSA Super Series Champion as well as vying for selection for the South African team. This year CSA decided to award the second leg of the Series to Mountain Events in the Nelson Mandela Bay.

 “The course is brand new and has been built in spectacular surroundings with the Finish line alongside a waterfall. It is the first permanent downhill course in the region and we believe this venue will become a favourite for downhill riders in the Eastern Cape” says Event Co-ordinator, Julie Briggs.

Cross Country and Downhill racing in particular are spectator-friendly disciplines of mountain biking and will provide for some great entertainment. Spectator access is free and there are designated spectator viewing points at the most interesting and challenging sections of the courses. “We’d like to see the public coming out to support the riders” says Julie Briggs. “In order to cover these expenses we are inviting companies to come on board as sponsors. Our intention is to host a top class event and to ensure that we remain a host venue of choice for future years” says Brad Jackson.

 We wish all competitors well!

Homeleigh Halt Buest Houe bed and breakfast provides superb accommodation to meet all budgets and is around the corner from the Baakens Valley.

We invite you to “be our guest…”

7 May 2011

The inaugural Woody Cape Mountain Bike Challenge on 7 May 2011 promises to be a memorable experience for local Mountain Bike enthusiasts.

The event offers a challenging 63km ride which will take riders through pristine dairy farm land, up into the picturesque Woody Cape forest and through the Intsomi Forest Lodge which is situated in the untouched Alexandria Forest. Breathtaking views will be experienced over a land unique in natural diversity and unspoilt beauty before riders descend into the tranquilizing Kaba valley on their return journey to Alexandria.

The race forms part of the local NG Kerk fete and starts at 8.30am on Saturday 7th May. A shorter, more family friendly, 25km ride will take place at 9.30am as well as a 15km trail run. All events will start from the Alexandria High School which is located in Jubilee street.

For more information please visit the official site here:Woody Cape Mtn Bike Challenge.

Information by Zports who secured the inaugural event.

We wish all competitors well!

Accommodation provided by Homeleigh Halt Guest House bed & breakfast in Walmer, Port Elizabeth.