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.

Where:

DF Malherbe High School

Corner of Main Rd and 14th Ave, WALMER.

(Excerpt from official website)

For all the details about the festival please visit the official website: Nelson Mandela Bay Food Festival

Certainly one to add to the “to do” list for the week-end.

Our best wishes for a hugely successful event.

Homeleigh Halt Guest House, offering bed and breakfast or self catered options, is just down the road between 12th and 13th Avenues.

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.

Where: DF Malherbe School,  corner 14th Avenue & Main Road Walmer.

Eeden Events is proud to present the PE Food, Cheese and Wine festival which will take place between the 29th March 2012 and the 1st April 2012 at the DF Malherbe School grounds in Walmer Park, Port Elizabeth.

With over 300 Exhibitors and 20+ food presentations and shows including wine and whisky tasting, wine and food pairing and whisky and cheese pairing. This family festival will be really BIG with loads of interesting facts about food, wine and cheese for you to discover.

We invite you to come and learn from well-known celebrity chefs. Our exhibitors range from traditional to contemporary cuisine, to food flavours from around the world including: India, Thai, German, Austrian and many others. Come and enjoy our magnificent South African wines from the top wine farms in our country.

Join our wine and whisky tasting experience where you will pair some of our well known cheeses with wine and whisky. Participate in our “Potjiekos” competition or enjoy a traditional Sunday lunch “Spitbraai”. Bring the kids along to enjoy themselves in the Kids Zone and festival playground.

Contact Person: Hugo van Eeden

Telephone: 0422932201

Cellphone: 0767939890

Fax: 0422932201

Website: www.PEfestival.com

Email:info@PEfestival.com

Homeleigh Halt Guest House, just down the road between 12th and 13th Avenues is your ideal  stopover for this not to be missed event..

You can indulge in as much tasting as you like and walk down the road safely to the Guest House.

For more information contact Lynn on 041 5817111.

Homeleigh Halt Guest House, bed and breakfast style invites you to… “be our guest.”

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.

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.

Well I have heard about DIY for just about everything but never for affection.

Well if you have ever thought ….gee I could do with a hug about now then this fabulous article is a must read…and yes….I would love one!

Sense-Roid – DIY Affection.. go on read the article!

When next in town we invite you to be our guest.

Homeleigh Halt Guest House in Walmer offers you both catered and self catered options. We serve divine breakfasts and hearty home cooked dinners!

Bed & Breakfast anyone?

Contact us via phone or email

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.

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!

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