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!

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!

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).

Article courtesy of MyPE. For more information please visit the MyPE website by clicking the logo : -

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…”

 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.

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…”

15 & 16 July 2011

 At the foot of the Boschberg Mountain lies the quaint town of Somerset East in the Karoo, home to the annual Castle Lager East Cape Biltong Festival.

The Festival, started in 1991, draws hundreds of visitors to this Karoo town each year, where festivalgoers enjoy the local food, entertainment, culture and the variety of items sold at any of the stalls.

The Festival runs from 15 to 16 July this year and is a true celebration of Karoo living! 

Celebrating its 21st year, organisers encourage visitors to “come hang” with them and enjoy the variety of crafts, delicious food and interesting curios on sale at the Somerset East Showgrounds.

 There’s entertainment for the whole family in the form of children’s rides, music and competitions, along with some of the country’s most loved performers who will entertain the crowd. An endless array of activities for the young and old are also on offer.

The highlight of the Festival is of course the abundance of biltong on sale, from kudu and chicken to buffalo and even giraffe; there is a variety for everyone and the chance to try out something a little bit different.

 Entrance fees to the Festival:

Friday: R50 for adults and R20 for scholars.

Saturday: R60 for adults and R20 for scholars.

Visit the website for more information by clicking here: Castle Lager Biltong Festival – Somerset East

Homeleigh Halt highly recommends a visit to the Biltong Festival in this charming Karoo town. Lynn and Jarrod will be there!

For accommodation when in Port Elizabeth, Homeleigh Halt Guest House, offering comfy beds and divine breakfasts, invites you to “be our guest….”

Hobie Beach – Port Elizabeth

 Splash scoops Canadian singer

In a major coup for the Nelson Mandela Bay Splash Festival, Canadian singer Justin Hines will thrill fans with his only public performance in South Africa at Hobie Beach in Port Elizabeth on April 23. Hines, whose moving single “Say What You Will” is currently receiving extensive airplay on Algoa FM, will lead an exciting Easter weekend line-up of national and local artists.
 

Africa’s largest Easter beach festival takes place at Hobie Beach Port Elizabeth from Friday 22nd April through to Monday 25th April 2011. The SPLASH Festival is a family orientated festival with the core feature being Water Sport and Family Entertainment.

 The festival is an annual event having been in existence for 18 years and is traditionally held over the Easter Weekend. The SPLASH Festival program is designed to appeal to all residents of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropol, as well as visitors to the city, and aims to involve all the various communities and cultures within the area.

This is an ideal opportunity to show case the city and provide exciting entertainment and activities for visitors and tourists, this Festival has the ability to appeal to all tastes and offer new opportunities to city dwellers and entrepreneurs to get involved. The SPLASH Festival is an enormous draw card in attracting visitors to the Nelson Mandela Bay shores and creates new Tourism opportunities. Many visitors who have experienced previous SPLASH Festivals return annually to enjoy the vibe and festivities offered over the Easter Weekend.

Take a coastal getaway and spend the easter week-end in Port Elizabeth – Nelson Mandela Bay.

For accommodation in Port Elizabeth that is ideally located within easy access to all main attractions in the city, Homeleigh Halt Guest House – bed & breakfast- invites you to “be our guest….”

For general information and the programme schedule please visit the official website by clicking here:- Nelson Mandela Bay Splash Festival.

18 & 19 February 8pm Nightly:  Savoy Theatre:  Cabaret Style at tables – so bring your snacks!

Literally thousands of people have asked this question? Are Steve Newman and Tony Cox ever going to play together again?

Their tour has hit the road and they’re hitting PE on 18 and 19 February!

These boys have a performance record around the world unequalled by any other South African guitarist and the fact that they are now going to play together again, should be a beacon to many people who would love the opportunity to watch and hear them once more, side by side.
Newman and Cox both have long and distinguished careers as soloists. Both are the recipients of multiple awards through the years and have each collaborated with a small army of other finely honed musicians not only from SA but from all over the world.
The duo though has a special place in the hearts and minds of folk who have seen them in concert. Their irreverent approach to old classics in particular are legendary and have tickled the ribs of a multitude spanning three generations. Indeed their shows are unique in that their jaw-dropping guitar skills can attract three generations of the same family!

The shows promise to be an incendiary series of guitar nights like no other, delivered by two masters of the guitar, performing a mix of their side-splitting golden oldies with new material.

The pair are celebrating 30 years of collaboration with a new album “Return of the Road Warriors”. All their previous albums were recorded at live concerts, bearing testimony to the meaning behind the title of the new CD: Return of the Road Warrriors. The album consists of many Cox/Newman classics that they have for a long time wanted to update and rerecord. The album includes some great new tunes, other whacked-out medleys and a sprinkling of new solo pieces.

It is also a rare and unique album of music from two loved musicians tht stretches all boundaries of skill and performance and has, at its core, a warm beating heart.

The new album will be available at th PE leg of their 30 Years Concert Tour.

Tickets are R105.00 at Computicket! (www.computicket.com /083 915 8000 / Checkers) Don’t miss this one folks!
Venue: Savoy Theatre, Perridgevale
Event Address: Corner of Collett & Rochelle Road, just off Cape Road at Greenacres Hospital

Homeleigh Halt Guest House/Bed & Breakfast would love for you to attend the concert. Make use of our magical week-end special and make a “week-end” of it…..be our guest!

The challenge is out there, Africa’s oldest open water swimming event is just around the corner and has become one of South Africa’s must do events. Hundreds of swimmers from around the country will once again descend on Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay for the annual SPAR Redhouse River Mile which will take place on Sunday 27th February 2011.

 Zports, have announced that this years event will once again take place at Cannonville on the Sundays River due to shocking water quality results on the Swartkops River. “We are looking forward to another great River Mile, with Sundays River offering an ideal setting for this family event.

The 2011 River Mile program will kick off at 9am on Sunday 27th February with the Discovery Tri-it Off Road team and individual triathlon with proceeds going to the Rotary Club of Port Elizabeth Sunrise. The Discovery Triathlon consists of a 500m swim, 15km Mountain Bike Ride and a 5km Trail Run and is suitable for all ages and abilities.

All online entrants before the 14th February 2011 will qualify for a River Mile t-shirt.  Entry can be done on www.rivermile.co.za .Entry forms will be available from Spar outlets, News Cafe and all leading sports stores from the 15th January. Normal entries will close on 13th February or when the limit of 1,000 has been reached. Late entry fees will apply to all entries accepted after this date. Late entries and the collection of the registration packs and River Mile t-shirts will be done at the Walmer Park shopping centre prior to the event.

All the information regarding the Redhouse River Mile can be viewed on our acclaimed MyPe website.

Last year we enjoyed live coverage of the event by our passionate Port Elizabethan, Alan.

Hopefully we can once again keep up with all the days action here: MyPe Live

For accommodation just down the road from Walmer Park Shopping Centre, Homeleigh Halt Guest House invites you to……….be our guest!

Sit back, relax and enjoy!
  

Ingredients
30 ml Amarula Cream
Small sprig rosemary
2 Tbs toffee sauce
1 Tbs berry coulis
Fresh raspberries to garnish
Sprig of rosemary or fresh mint to garnish
Crushed ice
Ice cubes

Coulis:
• 1 Cup frozen berries
• ½ Cup sugar
• 1 Cup water
Bring all the ingredients to the boil in a small pot. Blend with a stick blender and strain through a sieve.

Toffee Sauce:
• ½ Cup Caramel Treat
• ½ Cup fresh cream
Combine the ingredients in a bowl and heat together in the microwave. Stir until well mixed.

Method
Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker or blender, add two or three ice cubes and shake or blend until smooth. Strain or pour into a tumbler pre-filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary or mint and some raspberries.

Serves one.

In support of Earth Hour 2011 we shall light our candle in the special Amarula Lantern and serve our guests a divine cocktail.

Now what could be better than this on a balmy, sultry Port Elizabeth evening.

Homeleleigh Halt Guest House – Bed and breakfast style in Main Road, Walmer, Port Elizabeth invites you to…..be our guest!