Wicked Wonderland 1-5 May 2013
Knysna is situated 2 1/2 hours from Port Elizabeth. Click here for accommodation bookings.
Highly recommended Five Elements Restaurant at St Francis Bay where friends joined us for a scrumptious lunch with excellent wines.
Website for The Five Elements Restaurant http://www.five-elements.co.za/index.html
After lunch, a lovely walk on the beautiful beaches of St Francis Bay
This friendly seal entertained us at the Port of St Francis.
We arrived early to enjoy the beautiful sunrise over the Bay.
Friendly inhabitants greeting us on our early morning walk.
The organization is constituted and will be called Eastern Cape Gay and Lesbian Association (ECGLA).
Objectives:
- The organization’s main objectives are to provide a community service to all the communities providing support groups for people living with HIV/Aids, voluntary testing for HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s), a help line and counselling service.
- The organization’s secondary objective will be to work in collaboration with other organization that mainly deal with health transformation and education (homophobia workshops at school to educate learners), to educate the public at large and advocacy.
http://www.ecgla.org.za
info@ecgla.org.za
Accommodation in Port Elizabeth : http://www.belvederecottages.co.za
http://www.belvederecottages.co.za
The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), on behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality with the financial support of the NLDTF, has been commissioned to restore the ‘Grand Lady’ of Arts and Culture of Nelson Mandela Bay which is situated at the corner of Castle Hill and Belmont Terrace.
Accommodation nearby Belvedere Cottages & Doncaster Cottages at http://www.belvederecottages.co.za
Historical:
The Athenaeum was founded in the 1850′s to promote cultural activities. It died out in the 1880′s. In 1893 the Young Men’s Institute, the School of Art, the Naturalists’ Society and the Camera Club combined to re-assert the right of the Athenaeum to occupy a part of the City Hall. The Town Council offered to bear most of the cost of the present building which was opened in 1896. In the early years of the 1900′s it became mainly a social club and changed its name, but it has since again become a centre for cultural as well as social activities. After the Second World War the Port Elizabeth Musical and Dramatic Society rented and enlarged the Loubser Hall extension which is now the Ford Little Theatre. The building is one of the few examples of the classical style of architecture in the city and was designed by George William Smith. It was declared a national monument in 1980.
2011:
Arts and Culture organizations have rallied around the MBDA initiative and have revived the Athenaeum Council. The Council will run the building and create a hive of activity in the Arts, Culture and Heritage. The Athenaeum will become the focal point of the Arts once it is finished, and, with the partnership of the ARTS JOURNEY, NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL and Mandela Bay TOURISM, it will become a ‘Creative Collective’ of Nelson Mandela Bay.
The official launch and opening of the Athenaeum is planned for 17 June 2011 – which will form part of the 2011 National Arts Festival Fringe Program with an Exhibition of 200 Eastern Cape Artists as well as an Exhibition of leading potters including (numerous) award winners.
The following organizations presently make up the Athenaeum Council
(organisations representing Arts / Crafts / Theatre / Drama / Film / Dance etc are more than welcome to apply for membership of the Athenaeum Council)
Athenaeum Council Members (2011 to 2012)
President: Greg Everard
Administration coordinators: N_mb City
Amy Shelver: +27 (0)71 880 4831
Email: amy@numbcity.co.za
Members:
Art in the Park Association
Art-EC (Eastern Province Society of Arts and Crafts (EPSAC)
Ceramics South Africa – Eastern Cape
Friends of the Nelson Mandela Bay Art Museum
Mandela Bay Development Agency
Nelson Mandela Municipal University – School of Music, Art and Design
Port Elizabeth Camera Club
Port Elizabeth Gilbert and Sullivan Society
PEMADS (Port Elizabeth Music and Dramatic Society)
Port Elizabeth Shakespearean Festival
Port Elizabethse Afrikaanse Amateur Toneel Vereniging (ATKV-PEAAT)
Port Elizabeth Theatre Initiative
Showtime
Address: c/o Castle Hill and Belmont Terrace, Port Elizabeth
Contact: Greg Everard (Preside
Port Elizabeth Gay Pride 2013 to be announced soon.
Self Catering CottagesBelvedere self catering cottages on trendy Richmond Hill are literally round the corner from some of Port Elizabeth’s best known restaurants like Vovo Telo Bakery, Fushin Sushi Bar, Charlie Superstar, The Royal Delhi, Flava, Charlie and 12 minutes away, the popular Rose Garden Tea House at Floradale Nurseries. Minutes away from Port Elizabeth Airport, the Beach Front, the Broadwalk Casino & Entertainment Complex and on the main bus route to other major tourist attractions. Equally accommodating for LEISURE or CORPORATE guests. Just 12 minutes from Humewood Golf Club (the only true links in Africa), Life St George’s Hospital and the famous St Georges Cricket Grounds are 3 minutes away. |
The cottages are self catering and offer affordable luxury. Stylishly appointed, each bedroom has its own bathroom, and each cottage has its own a fully equipt kitchen. Most popular, affordable and luxurious self catering units in Mandela Bay.Continental breakfasts can be ordered or breakfast can be taken at any of the eateries on the historic Richmond Hill precinct. Each cottage has its own tranquil patio garden. The high standard of comfort will appeal to guests from romantic honeymoon couples to busy corporates & relocation, alike. In fact, Belvedere Cottages are singled out as the most popular, affordable and luxurious self catering units in Mandela Bay. Owner/ Manager Roy Bouwer can be on hand to assist you plan your day or with any other requirements you may have. FREE WiFi Internet access in both units. |
Gay Accommodation in Port Elizabeth
Doncaster & Belvedere Cottages are comfortably appointed for the gay business and leisure traveler. The cottages are centrally located, close to restaurants and nightlife.
Private bathroom, DSTV, and free wireless internet in all our cottages. Serviced daily. Doncaster & Belvedere Cottages offer our guests Eastern Cape hospitality at its best.
Port Elizabeth offers a gateway to the Garden Route, the Karoo and malaria free game reserves including The Addo National Elephant Park. The Boardwalk Casino complex, numerous historical sites, The Red Location Museum, glorious sandy beaches and Township Tours and art galleries are all close at hand.
