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ABSA Kirkwood Wildsfees – Festival 2012

ABSA Kirkwood Wildsfees 2012

When: 29 June – 1 July 2012

Where: Kirkwood School Grounds, Kirkwood

The 2012 ABSA Kirkwood Wildsfees is raising the bar on its winning recipe of wild activities, including live performances by top South African artists, a wine, jazz and gourmet food lifestyle expo, Kids Zone fun, adrenaline rides, 300 specialist stalls, a massive beer tent, the Isuzu 4×4 Extreme Challenge, a premier game auction, agricultural and wildlife expos, and much much more…

This is certainly the one event of the year you need to put on your list of things to do….for all the information visit the official website here ABSA Kirkwood Wildsfees.

The Eastern Cape offers visitors so much more than you expect.

We hope to see you in Port Elizabeth soon.

For accommodation that is within easy access of all areas of Port Elizabeth, Homeleigh Halt Guest House, Bed & Breakfast style, is ideally located on Main Road, Walmer.

Check availability and book online. For long term stays contact us for a special discounted rate.

“Down the road and around the corner from William Moffet Expressway where you find a host of motor dealerships, Retail Park with Plastics Warehouse, Volpes, Pick n Pay Hyper,Incredible Connection and a host of other stores.

Just a couple of blocks from Moffett on Main (UK Visa application centre plus superb lifestyle shops) and Walmer Park that has everything you need under one roof.

Boardwalk Hobie 16 National Championships

The Boardwalk Hobie 16 Class National Championships 2012 will be sailed off Hobie Beach in Port Elizabeth from 27 to 30 April 2012. Tuesday 1 May is a Public Holiday to allow you to travel home.

In 2005 the Chevrolet Hobie World Championships saw international focus on Port Elizabeth’s Hobie Beach. The 2012 Hobie Nationals will once again see many Hobie’s in a colourful and exciting four day sailing spectacular easily accessible to spectators from the beach and Shark Rock Pier.

Summary of the Hobie 16 Nationals:

  • Entry Fee: R550.00 per boat
  • Meal and Party Pack: R200.00 per person (which includes all functions itemised here)
  • Tickets for meals/functions for non-participants will be available at registration.

Daily Events:

  • Thursday 26 April 2012: Registration from 16:30pm to 19:00pm at PE Beach Yacht Club
  • Friday 27 April 2012: Registration Continues from 8.00am to 10:00am at PE Beach Yacht Club
  • Friday 27 April 2012: Skippers Briefing 10:00 and 1st day’s racing to commence not before 11:00
  • Friday 27 April 2012: Welcome Function and light meal at PE Beach Yacht Club on Friday evening
  • Saturday 28 April 2012: 2nd day’s racing
  • Saturday 28 April 2012: Fish-Braai on Saturday evening
  • Sunday 29 April 2012: 3rd day’s racing (No organized evening function)
  • Monday 30 April 2012: 4th day’s racing
  • Monday 30 April 2012: Prize-Giving Function at Algoa Bay Yacht Club – party till late !!!

Article courtesy of MyPE and visuals courtesy of Andrew Ward an active Hobie Sailor.


For accommodation in Walmer, bed & breakfast awaits at Homeleigh Halt Guest House. For reservations please contact Lynn on 041 5817111 or send an email enquiry to homeleighhalt[at]mweb.co.za.

 

Mathys Roets is coming to Nelson Mandela Bay

APD Nelson  Mandela Bay in association with BAY FM is proud to announce that Mathys Roets is coming to Nelson Mandela Bay.

FUNDS IN AID OF : Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities (APD)

When: 14 March 2012 at 19h30

Where: Vodacom Amphitheatre – Unreserved seating (Floor level seating Reserved for Wheelchairs and Mobility Impaired Patrons)

Tickets available from Westway Cafe, 349 Cape Road (next to Newton Park Spur) – R85.00 per person

For more information contact Willie on 083 228 6303

To learn more about the APD and the services that they offer please click here: APD Services

For accommodation in Walmer, Port Elizabeth please contact Lynn on 041 5817111 or EMail: homeleighhalt[at]mweb.co.za

 

BSG Energade Triathlon Series – Pollock Beach, Port Elizabeth13/11/2011

Location: Pollock Beach – Port Elizabeth (Nelson Mandela Bay)

When: Sunday 13 November 2011

The BSG Energade Triathlon Series moves to Port Elizabeth after taking place in Germiston, Midmar, Vanderbijlpark, Potchefstroom and Roodeplaat.

This three discipline,(swimming (600m), cycling (20km) and running (5km)) seven event Series held in major centres around South Africa is for everyone, from South Africa’s Elite triathletes looking for a tough competitive challenge, to experienced triathletes looking for diverse race conditions and trying to beat a personal best, to first-times seeking an enjoyable way to get fit and have fun with other athletes!

And it’s for the whole family, with the kids series and the opportunity to race as a family team.

BSG and Energade, as a team, have brought this popular triathlon series to South
Africa for the past three years. Continually doing things better and smarter is
what BSG and Energade are all about and this year is no exception with even more
exciting innovations in store. We have enhanced the online experience through
the BSG Multisport portal where improvements have been made to the processes
used for online entries as well as the technology that supports this. The venues
selected for the 2011 BSG Energade Triseries and Kids Series will provide
maximum athlete safety, as they have been chosen based on analysis of water
quality levels and road closure facilities. We have redesigned the race schedule
so there is a separate Elite race, multiple start waves to manage participant
numbers in the swim, and have ensured our Kiddies series is better than ever.

The weather today- Monday 7 November is bright and sunny with an expected high of 26 deg. Some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. Winds NNE around 16 to 35 kmph.

Unfortunately the prediction for Sunday shows a high of around 21 with a 60% chance of showers and wind speeds of up to 55 kmph. But then again our weather is very fickle and who knows it might just do a turn for the better and greater enjoyment of the athletes!

We wish all contestants well!

For your accommodation in Walmer, which is ideally situated with easy access to all areas please contact us.

Homeleigh Halt Guest House offers both catered and self catered options.

Are You A World Record Breaker ? Bikini Photo Shoot

On Friday, 16 December 2011 we are going to break a World Record.

Our goal is to assemble 2000 ladies at The Boardwalk – for an attempt to Break A World Record currently recorded under the category title of ‘Largest bikini photo shoot’ – all to raise money for the Cancer Association Of South Africa (CANSA)

Gates Open: 07H00. Photo Shoot at 08H00

Celebrate Being A Women: Women of all shapes, all sizes & of all races will be taking part in this event.

Females: Young & old are welcome. If you are Under-18 then we just need your parents or guardians consent.

Bikini:  A bikini is a two piece costume. To qualify you must wear a bikini, however a “Beach Sarong” is allowed.

How Long Will It Take: We will meet at 07H00 on Friday, 16 December 2011. By 08H00 the ladies will be lining up for the photograph. The helicopter will be in the air, & the shoot should last about an hour.

Port Elizabeth made history in 2010 when 605 ladies participated in the largest ever bikini parade…and….

Nashua established a world record in support of the Cancer Assocation of South Africa – CANSA.

They need your support on the 16th…

Register Now: Ambassadors or Participants

Its Simple: Just contact Bianca Finn and she will register you.

Mobile: 072 515 4341    Email: bianca@axxess.co.za

For all the information please visit the “Nashua largest ever bikini photo shoot” website: 4 cancer

We encourage all the ladies in Port Elizabeth to come out and support this worthy cause.

For accommodation in Walmer, Port Elizabeth, contact Lynn at Homeleigh Halt Guest House.

Offering bed & breakfast or self catered options.

 

 

FRESHLYGROUND – 10 year birthday tour

Boardwalk Casino Amphitheatre, Port Elizabeth – Eastern Cape

Wednesday 23 November 2011  20h00 (8:00p.m.)

Freshlyground are celebrating TEN YEARS together – a landmark for any band!
After their album “Nomvula” became a multi-platinum smash hit, the band went on
to win 8 South African Music Awards, an MTV Europe Award, perform at the FIFA
world cup and partner with Shakira for the 2010 FIFA official world cup
song.
Catch them on tour at venues all over South Africa, October through
November 2011. The band is performing 29 shows in total nationwide!

Join this multi-award winning band for a very special evening of intimate story telling and dramatic musical performance in this once-off retrospective tour- expect Freshlyground to perform popular material from all four albums, including Jika Jika!

The band have recently returned from a national tour of the United States
and Canada- catch them in a theatre near you before they head off on their European Tour.

Freshlyground have specifically chosen smaller theatre environments in order to retain a sense of intimacy- so please book early to avoid disappointment.

For more details please visit facebook.com/freshlygroundsa

Book online through Computicket

For accommodation in Walmer, Port Elizabeth, phone Lynn or contact us via email.

Homeleigh Halt Guest House offers bed and breakfast and self catering options.

 

 

The Discovery Algoa FM Big Walk for CANSA

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium – Port Elizabeth :  22 October 2011

Take a walk/skip/hop/jump/run… and help raise funds for CANSA and the Igazi Foundation!

Entry-forms are available at selected sports stores- Sportsman’s Warehouse, Brian Bands, Action Sports, Sports World, The Footballer and Brookets Sports.-… Algoa FM… and at algoafm.co.za

 The Discovery/Algoa FM Big Walk 2011… proudly brought to you by Discovery… and Algoa FM!

Take a Big Step towards a Healthier Lifestyle!

General Information:  Entry forms and fees must be handed in at the following stores: Sportsman’s Warehouse, Brian Bands, Action Sports, Sports World, The Footballer and Brookets Sports. (not at Algoa FM)

• Registration takes place on Thur 20 Oct and Fri 21 Oct from 17h00-19h00 at the stadium (main stairs entrance)

• Late entries will be accepted in the marquee at the stadium on Thur 20 Oct and Fri 21 Oct from 17h00-19h00 and on race day from 05h45- 06h45.

• Free t-shirts to 5200 lucky entrants. Vouchers must be exchanged for t-shirts at the stadium from 17h00 to 19h00 on Thur and Fri 20 and 21 Oct. Please note, if they get a voucher, they get a t-shirt. Vouchers are given randomly. Therefore, this does not mean that every person gets a t-shirt.

• 5km race will start at 07h00 on Sat 22 Oct

• 10km race will start at 08h00 on Sat 22 Oct

• Medals to be awarded to the first 7500 finishers. No race, no medal.

Accommodation Port Elizabeth: Homeleigh Halt Guest House – Bed & Breakfast style is ideally located in Main Road Walmer, with easy access to all areas.

We invite you to…..be our guest!

Cricket – ODI- SA vs Australia -Port Elizabeth 23/10/2011

When: 23 October 2011

Where: Axxess DSL St George`s, Port Elizabeth

Time: 10h00

We look forward to an action packed day of cricket – we trust that the weather will hold and look forward to seeing our fabulous cricket ground filled to overflowing with supporters.

The only dampener at this stage is that AB de Villiers, captain of the Proteas’ Castle Lager ODI and T20 squads, fractured his left hand while practising with the Royal Challengers Bangalore in India on Wednesday morning.

The Proteas Team Manager has stated that his injury will be assessed as soon as he returns home. Only then will they have an indication of the treatment and rehabilitation required and the length of time that he will be out of action.

As a result of this it is not certain whether or not he will be available for the series against Australia. For now all we can do is wish him a speedy recovery as we would like to see in in action on the 23rd at St. Georges.

Accommodation – Walmer – Port Elizabeth

For accommodation that is a quick drive from St. Georges we at Homeleigh Halt Guest House, bed and breakfast style, invite you to….be our guest.

Take a break and spend the week-end in Port Elizabeth.

Do some early Christmas shopping and treat your palate to a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants and deli style cafes in Walmer.

 

 

 

Onion Soda Bread – National Braai Day

The 24th September is celebrated as Heritage Day and is also our National Braai Day so I thought I would share this divine quick and easy bread recipe with you.

Invite your friends over and wow them with this “I made it myself” bread.

Enjoy!

Onion Soda Bread

Ingredients
1 1/4 Cup Plain White Bread flour
3/4 Cup Brown Bread Flour
2 teaspoons Bicarbonate of Soda
+- 300ml Buttermilk (you have to check as you are adding how much you need)
2 mini Onion Stock Cubes , crushed
1 Teaspoon Salt

Directions
Mix all the ingredients together until you have soft dough (enough to hold it’s shape, but still sticky).

Pre-heat your oven to 200C (I used heated my pizza stone)

Place the dough, formed into a circle or whatever shap you choose, on a baking tray or the pre-heated stone  -

Cut the dough 3/4 through into quarters or deep slits on the top if you choose an elongated shape.

Sprinkle with a little flour and bake for about 20 – 30mins until done and sounds hollow when you tap it underneath.

Accommodation supplied by Homeleigh Halt Guest House, bed and breakfast style, where you are welcome to bring your wood and meat and have a braai beside the pool.

We can recommend a really good butcher just up the road where you will be spoilt for choice. Their meat is absolutely top quality.

I advocate supporting local establishments in My Walmer.

Accommodation: Walmer, Port Elizabeth

 

The Great Outdoors Expo-Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

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.

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