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Madeleine Chaput is a feature and lifestyle writer based in the Eastern Cape
Though she is no stranger to “girl-bossing”, East Londoner Kylie Saunders is new to the foodie scene in town. Launching Golden Wands Waffle Sticks — a sweet treat food cart — in August, Saunders, 23, hopes her passion project becomes a…
CLARENDON High School Matric pupil Kia-Leigh Erasmus was recently selected to a 32-strong hockey team that will be travelling to the Netherlands in November. Out of the 20 hockey teams that participated at the All Girls Festival, hosted…
THE 2018 Inspiration Awards finalists were recently announced in anticipation of the Inspiration Awards Breakfast taking place on May 17. Out of 50 submissions, the judges had a tough time selecting four deserving do-gooders to present…
THE Stirling High school Chamber Choir is hard at work preparing for the 10th World Choir Games taking place in Tshwane in July. After coming in third place at the ATKV Applause competition in Pretoria last year, the choir gained…
THE Merrifield College Matric dance took place on Saturday at the East London Golf Club and saw pupils enjoy a Titanic themed evening.
THE Beaconhurst School matric class were treated to a Moroccan themed dance on Friday night at the Summit Lifestyle and Conference Centre. Pictured are some of the pupils showing off their smart suits and stunning dresses at the walk in.
EAST Londoner Marc Schroeder launched his debut novel, Sleeping with Dogs: A Tale of Madness, at the Beacon Bay Country Club last week. The launch was met by an overwhelming response, with Schroeder’s many friends, family members and…
A VISIT from Rotary Arcadia members to judge a decorative project at the school recently had Thoboshana Primary School pupils excited. At the end of last year, thanks to the Jacobsson Trust, the Rotary Club of Arcadia donated mobile…
THE seventh PnA wheelchair handover took place last week, with beneficiary, Rodney Hodgkinson, receiving a brand new wheelchair sponsored by PnA owners, Darryl and Gussie Eberhardt. Hodgkinson’s own wheelchair allegedly disappeared from…
The Hudson Park U13 girls hockey team are excited to be taking a tour to Knysna this month, where they will be proudly wearing their warm-up tops and backpacks which were kindly sponsored by Red Alert
THE East London SPCA will be having a fundraising trail walk, hosted at Table 58, on Sunday. The morning will see families, including their furry members, walk the 5km mountain bike trail near Cafe Du Jardin. The walk will start at 9am,…
The Gonubie Orchid Society hosted its 18th annual Orchid show this weekend at the Gonubie Hotel. Hundreds of different Orchid species were on display, filling the room with an array of colours and scents. Pictures: MADELEINE CHAPUT
THE Stirling Jazz Band will be hosting their annual dance in the Stirling High School hall on Friday, May 11. Starting at 7pm, the evening includes three hours of Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington- styled big band swing music to dance to,…
SOUTH Africa’s leading proponent of the solo stage act, Nataniël, returns to the Guild Theatre on May 10 and 11, bringing a brand new version of Nataniël in Concert. The production will showcase highlights from his long and impressive…
THE Rotary club of Arcadia hosted their annual golf day last Friday in aid of St Bernard’s Hospice this year. The event managed to generate R30 000, with 50% of those funds being donated to the non-profit organisation. Rotary Arcadia also…
