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Archive for March, 2012

Night Ride with lights

Day & Night Ride tonight

Tonight’s Day & Night MTB Ride and Trail Run, starting from 17:00 at Port St Francis, is the second event in the first of three series to see who will be the 2012 mtb night ride champion.  With water on the course after the rain the event might have a few Epic elements added to the normal fun! Read moreRead more

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World record broken by JBay swimmers

Swimming day and night, six Eastern Cape swimmers managed to set a new world record for a continual open water relay swim in the Marina Martinique canals last week. Read moreRead more

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Shakti Shanti fashion show a festival highlight

Shakti Shanti Yoga Wear’s fashion show next Sunday during the Port St Francis Easter Festival will surely be one of the highlights of the weekend.  This proudly South African and truely St Francis range will be showcast on the jetties, celebrating the town’s first Eco Sport Festival. Read moreRead more

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Please report anything suspicious

Letter from the St Francis Bay Sector Police Forum:  “In the holiday season, we know that we can expect an increase in criminal activity in our town as tourists present tempting opportunities for criminals. Read moreRead more

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The Hungry Chef – Fricassee of Rabbit with Tagliatelle

This is a great dish that gets received many many different ways, and the sad harsh reality of it being that rabbit is a far healthier meat option to chicken, pork and most red meats, as they are still “free range” due to the fact that they have not been industrialized. Read moreRead more

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Bleek Beruste Broers en Susters gaan Potter’s ophelder!

Kom kyk hoe die Die Vrye Radikales se Bleek Beruste Broers en Susters-toer
met Andries Bezuidenhout, Brixton Barnard en Marguerite Visser jou kan vermaak – more (Sondag 1 April) om 18:30 vir 20:00 by Potter’s in Jeffreys. Read moreRead more

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I will if you will?

Today will see the biggest ever Earth Hour ever, with record 147 countries and territories preparing to send a united message that now is the time to take action for the planet. Read moreRead more

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Exciting art sessions for kids over Easter

The next Heritage Kids Art morning will be part of the Port St Francis Eco Sport Festivities, where art workshops for kids will be held every day between 10:00 and 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:00.

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Beach Walk & MTB enjoyed… despite the wind!

Wednesday morning, March 21, was the perfect morning to tackle the 15km Christy’s Catch Crab Walk or even the 30km or 50km MTB option… till about 09:00!  Good thing none of the 157 competitors knew that, however, when an event turns into a challenge, the fact that ”I have done it” becomes so much more rewarding. Read moreRead more

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Last minute SOS – can you take this dog!

Rupert is in need of a forever home – he is a year and a half old black Labrador.  He is not neutered. Rupert is very loving and trained, he gives you his paw to say hello.  He walks very well on a leash and loves to be cuddled.  He also interacts well with other dogs and gets on well with children.  His owner unfortunately could not keep him and is desperate to find him a new home. Read moreRead more

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Eco talks during Easter Festival

Touch tanks, interesting displays and serious talks will form the core of the eco theme of the Easter Festival to be hosted by Port St Francis between Friday April 6 and Monday April 9. Read moreRead more

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Photo walks part of Easter Programme

Photographers, young and old, novice and experienced, should dust off their lenses for Easter Weekend as the St Francis Photography Club will host a Photo Walk Competition as part of the Port St Francis Eco Sport Festival. Read moreRead more

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World swimming record attempt at Marina Martinique

Six Eastern Cape swimmers, two from Jeffreys Bay are currently attempting to set a world record by swimming more than 300km plus in the canals of Marina Martinique over a 5 day period. Read moreRead more

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Potter’s Place – Manie Jackson & Anton Myburgh

Manie en Anton span saam met ‘n show volgende Donderdag, 29 Maart, by Potter’s.  Soos gewoonlik begin dit 18:30 vir 20:00, en kaartjies is beskikbaar teen R100 per persoon.  Maar wie is hierdie ouens? Read moreRead more

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Safety tips for the holidays

NSRI’s educational arm, WaterWise, send out some safety tips to keep children safe during the Easter holidays.  The Easter holidays started today and with the Easter Weekend two weeks away, it is necessary to have a safety plan in place before you need it. Read moreRead more

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The Hungry Chef – Dark Chocolate Tartlets

My recipe of the week… Dark Chocolate Tartlets.  For those of you who know me personally will know that I do not like desserts, I don’t really eat them, so when I came to the St Francis Links I was really useless at making them, I will admit that! Read moreRead more

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Invitation to become part of Easter Festival

Port St Francis will once again this year give the visitor to the greater St Francis area some entertainment over Easter Weekend, April 6 – 9.  The theme is the environment and sport, but no festival is a festival without a crafters market, food, music, fun and games. Read moreRead more

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Soccer club open to all 6312 youngsters

Two Sea Vista gentlemen, Thomas Schoes and Ace, as they are known by the players, have started a Soccer Academy, aimed at all under 17 players in 6312 almost a year ago. Read moreRead more