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Earth Hour 2011
Saturday, March 26 at 20:30 marks the start of Earth Hour 2011 when, as those behind the WWF global initiative put it, “we celebrate a worldwide commitment to ongoing change for the betterment of the one thing that unites us all – the planet.”
You can make a difference by ensuring you switch out the lights for those full 60 minutes and turn off as many appliances you would normally be running.
Make the event a romantic and fun occasion by lighting a candle.
We will encourage our guests to enjoy a candlelit evening for a while.
Homeleigh Halt Guest House/Bed & Breakfast in Walmer Port Elizabeth will be offering our guests a very special cocktail by candlelight on March 26.
Care to join us? Be our guest………..at Homeleigh Halt
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Blue Flag flies on two Port Elizabeth beaches
Hobie Beach and Humewood Beach are our two Blue Flag beaches.
Blue Flag gives local and foreign visitors the knowledge that their beaches are clean, environmentally sound and adhere to international safety and other tourist standards.
When South Africa joined the campaign in 2001 as the first country outside Europe to participate, Blue Flag began to grow into a truly international campaign.
The voluntary eco-label is given to beaches that meet 14 criteria spanning three aspects of coastal management: water quality, environmental education and information, and safety and services, which include excellent life-saving standards, top-rate parking and sparkling ablution facilities.
Local authorities report a number of spin-offs from being awarded Blue Flag status, including an increase in visitors, improved behaviour on the part of beach-goers, property prices rising for homes near Blue Flag beaches – and visitors enjoying a well cared-for and managed beach.
Affodable Accommodation: Homeleigh Halt Guest House, Bed & Breakfast style, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
“Be our Guest…………….”
Biltong Festival 2010 – Somerset East
CASTLE LAGER EAST CAPE BILTONG FESTIVAL / FEES 16 – 17 JULY 2010
The Blue Crane Route Municipality has hosted this incredible event, celebrating Karoo food, especially Biltong, and the Karoo way of life since it was initiated in 1991 by the Swaershoek Farmers’ Union, and the local Chamber of Commerce.
The Biltong Festival / Fees is presented by the Blue Crane Route Municipality, and made possible by the generous sponsorship provided by Castle Lager.
The event takes place at the Somerset East showgrounds.
As with the previous Biltong Festivals, this one promises to be a great success, luring festival goers from far and wide with the promise of great music, to suit all tastes; over 300 stalls, and the opportunity to party long into the night, in the Castle Lager Beer tent and the Bokjol!
The stalls will be selling a variety of products: but especially kudu in all its forms – Kudu burgers, Kudu wors and, of course, Kudu Biltong
View the 2010 Biltong Festival programme.
Port Elizabeth Bed & Breakfast: Homeleigh Halt: Walmer
Firecracker – Backpacking Guide
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Accommodation for Backpackers Port Elizabeth @ Homeleigh Halt
Kirkwood Festival 4 – 6 June 2010
For regular festival goers it is important that you take note of the fact that instead of the usual last week-end in June our favourite festival has moved to the beginning of June – ahead of the other major event of 2010 – to ensure that you miss none of the soccer action!
Absa Kirkwood Wildlife Festival – the wildest ‘jol’ in South Africa! – Rated as one of the top festivals in the country is taking place from June 4th to 6th this year.
Kirkwood has something for everyone in the family.
The festival features 320 specialist stalls, free entertainment all weekend, the Eastern Cape’s biggest wine fair, kids entertainment (funfair rides and our favourite clown duo Popsi and Hobi), gourmet food and the most amazing car displays.
Top artists include Prime Circle, Juanita Du Plessis, Kurt Darren, Dozi and Nianell, as well as the Soweto String Quartet.
For cat lovers – a must see is the Cat show Champs.
Take in the “freeflight” owl show in the “Walk on the Wildside” tent and get up close some some of our country’s scariest creepy crawlies and snakes.
One of the country’s biggest game auctions takes place on Saturday 5th.
For the full programme, entrance fees etc. please visit the website http://www.wildsfees.co.za
Accommodation in Port Elizabeth – bed & breakfast at Homeleigh Halt Guest House.
Bridgestone Production Cars – Aldo Scribante 1 May 2010
BRIDGESTONE PRODUCTION CARS TO SIZZLE IN PE
2010 is panning out to be a spectacular season for the Bridgestone Production Car Championship. Although the entries are a bit down from previous years, the racing is more action packed than ever and much of the same is expected at Aldo Scribante (PE) on 1 May.
Following the postponement of the Phakisa event, round three of the Bridgestone Production Car Championship will take place in Port Elizabeth on 1 May 2010 and Audi Motorsport will be looking to maximize their home ground advantage.
The 2009 outing to Aldo Scribante yielded very favourable results for Audi Motorsport with the three times Class A champions taking a race win and four podium finishes.
Audi Motorsport’s 2010 driver line-up includes three multiple South African Champions, two of whom reside in the Mandela Metropolitan.
A “double points” victory at Killarney a month ago has given Johan Fourie and his IndyOil crew the boost that they needed to get back into the Bridgestone Production Car Championship fight. The team will hoping that their Cape Town success will be repeated in Port Elizabeth on 1 May 2010.
Aldo Scribante is Johan’s home away from home. Whilst he resides in Cape Town, his racing team is based in PE. The team does a fair amount of testing at the tight and twisty circuit and this is clearly evident in their race results. Johan has achieved three podium finishes in the last four races held at Aldo Scribante.
Be sure not to miss the action on Saturday 1 May 2010.
Visit the Bridgestone Production Cars Media site - flick “click” the Regs switch to obtain a copy of the Time Table for Saturday.
Accommodation Port Elizabeth: Homeleigh Halt Guest House, Walmer.
Backpackers
We are pleased to announce the opening of two backpacker units which can accommodate a maximum of 6 people each.
These comfortable, spacious open plan accommodation units will delight any backpacker, irrespective of age.
Each unit has its own seperate entrance, satellite TV, basic self catering facilities and own bathroom.
Each has braai facilities, so buy some wood and relax around the fire at the end of an interesting, wonderful day spent exploring all that Port Elizabeth and surrounding area has to offer.
With the aroma of sizzling steaks or boerewors permeating the air, what better way to round off an otherwise perfect day?
Come and experience the friendly city of Port Elizabeth.
Visit the second oldest suburb in South Africa, view architectural masterpieces, take a day trip “surf and turf” to spot the big 7!
Visit local artists.
Take short day trips to experience the highest bungee jump in the world – 216m of pure adrenalin or a 200m foofie slide.
Backpackers at Homeleigh Halt Guest House, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Province, South Africa
“SpitBraai” With Kobus & Toks
28 April 2010 : Port Elizabeth
These two giants of South African rugby, need no introduction. From their presence on the rugby field, to presenting rugby or to their antics on Oor Die Kole – these two celebrities remain “A MUST SEE”
Kobus Wiese
Kobus played 135-games for Transvaal, & 32-games for the Springboks including the victorious 1995 World Cup Final.
In 1996 Kobus established Wiesenhof Coffees. Today Kobus has 43 stores in operation. In between, his hectic schedule, Kobus is also a Sports Presenter on MNet, and a very sought after Motivational Speakers and Master Of Ceremonies.
However, his antics on “Oor Die Kole” together with his friend Toks – are just hilarious.
Toks Van Der Linde
At 6Ft 5in, Toks was one of the “BIG” Springkok Props. A mammoth of a man, with a personality that is just as ‘BIG”. Toks was known for his no-nonsense approach & played more than 200-games for Western Province.
Today, Toks is enjoying a successful career in business – working as the Brand Manager for CIPLA South Africa. Additionally, Toks is a Sports Presenter for the Varsity Cup & is full of fun antics as co-host on Oor Die Kole.
The PE Event is to be held at the re-opening of the Grand Hotel. The Grand Hotel is currently being revamped & being brought back to its former glory,
The Despatch event is at the Ernst Swanepoel Hall.
BOOKINGS
041 373 0908
or
desi10@axxess.co.za
TICKET PRICE
R350 Per Person
Ticket prices includes: “Spit Braai” and an “Open Bar”
“Open Bar” includes all you can drink Castle Draught, Castle Light, Brandy, Whisky, Rum, Gin, Cane, Wine & Cooldrinks.
Accommodation: Port Elizabeth, South Africa – Homeleigh Halt Guest House
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