Youngsters from the Sundays River Valley are being taught that they "are in control" of their lives by Gauteng-based motivational speaker Lesedi Mamabolo on Nelson Mandela Day as part of the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees community outreach to break the cycle of poverty. Mamabolo will be helping launch an anti-litter campaign in the Valley, which is being sponsored by the non-profit Wildsfees organisation. "Litter is just one of the symptoms of poverty and a community that has lost pride in … [Read more...] about Lesedi Mamabolo to give Sundays River Valley School Children hope on Mandela Day
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All Roads Led to Kirkwood
The record attendance of more than 46 000 people who streamed into the Sundays River Valley this weekend for the 11th annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees "exceeded all expectations," says Wildsfees director Jenni Honsbein. "We know that the economy continues to be tough, and in recognition of that we decided not to increase entrance or stallholder fees this year. The public responded in their thousands, and we thank everyone for their support. "It shows that the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees, with … [Read more...] about All Roads Led to Kirkwood
The Latest International Mohair Trends
The ABSA Kirkwood Wildsfees will see mohair featured in a way it never has before. With a dedicated mohair exhibition festival-goers will be able to experience the luxury that mohair offers on their doorstep from 29 June - 1 July. The mohair exhibition will feature an array of gorgeous mohair products for sale, a coffee lounge to relax in and an opportunity to touch Angora Goats. Visitors will be delighted with the variety on offer including pop-up knitting groups as well as an interior … [Read more...] about The Latest International Mohair Trends
Over 100 boerboels expected at Wildsfees
In addition to the province's biggest wild game auction, the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees brought to you in association with DStv is also the place to check out top quality paws and claws of a domestic nature. Pet-lovers visiting the festival will enjoy the Montego Boerboel Show at 11h30 on Saturday, 30 June and the Eastern Cape Cat Show from nine in the morning on Sunday, 01 July at the Absa info Square. The Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees has hosted the South African boerboel show for the last six … [Read more...] about Over 100 boerboels expected at Wildsfees
Prize Buffalo Bulls for Absa Kirkwood game auction
Two Addo Elephant National Park buffalo bulls with near record horn spans are expected to attract breeders and reserve owners from throughout Southern Africa to the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees auction. The biggest has been nick-named "Bismarck," and has a horn span of 46 inches, while Hercules has one of 45 inches. Both have been captured, and are in a boma at the Addo Elephant National Park, according to auction organiser Johan Swart. He says new blood and a new date bring a new era to … [Read more...] about Prize Buffalo Bulls for Absa Kirkwood game auction
More Value in 2012 From Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees
The people of the Sundays River Valley are ensuring that visitors to the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees brought to you in association with DStv will be getting even more value for money this year. The organisers have kept all fees at 2011 levels, while increasing the range of experiences and entertainment for the whole family for 2012. It will run from Friday, June 29 to Sunday, July 1, 2012. "In solidarity with our visitors and stallholders during tough times, we have not increased the … [Read more...] about More Value in 2012 From Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees
Facelift for Eastern Cape’s biggest game auction
New blood and a new date bring a new era to the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees game auction, which is one of the top three wildlife auctions in the country. For the first 10 years of the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees brought to you in 2012 in association with DSTV, the auction has been hosted on the Saturday. This has been moved to the Friday of the festival weekend to accommodate out of town bidders – many of whom also want to bring their families to enjoy the many attractions at the Absa … [Read more...] about Facelift for Eastern Cape’s biggest game auction
Bay Accommodation Establishments Putting up ‘Inn Full’ Signs
All roads lead to Nelson Mandela Bay this weekend for the South African leg of the HSBC World Sevens Series, and accommodation establishments will be stretched, but visitors should not panic, Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) officials said, as there is always enough room now and for the summer season. "Some accommodation establishments in the city have already reported that they are fully booked. Having said that, there will always be more room in the inn... it is Christmas, after all," said … [Read more...] about Bay Accommodation Establishments Putting up ‘Inn Full’ Signs
Stallholders going wild over Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees
Organisers of the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees are looking for a handful of "absolutely wild" products to fill up the available space for 300 stalls at the 2012 Wildsfees. Now in its eleventh year, the Wildsfees attracted 42 000 visitors in 2011, and most of the stall holders who were at the show have already signed up for 2012, according to festival director Jenni Honsbein. "They were particularly keen when we decided not to raise our store rentals, or the entrance fees, for … [Read more...] about Stallholders going wild over Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees
Wild About Giving Back
The Sundays River community is benefiting from the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees. Proceeds from the non-profit Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees are ploughed back into the community through tourism promotion and support for a number of charities and support organisations. On Wednesday, September 28, organisers of the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees handed over R17 000 worth of blankets, toys and treats to five needy crèches in the Sunday River Valley area including Neskuikens crèche, Aqua Park Edu Care … [Read more...] about Wild About Giving Back
MyPE can Secure you Accommodation Ahead of the Springboks New Zealand
Last week the head of Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism, Mandlakazi Skefile, indicated that most accommodation establishments in Port Elizabeth and immediate surroundings were 95% full. The Springboks New Zealand clash on Saturday 20 August has been good to Port Elizabeth and, on top of all that, we are one of the few cities in South Africa with dams that are 100% full. The Guest Houses listed on MyPE are mostly reporting 100% occupancy, our tannies on Budget Accommodation and BnBPE are reporting … [Read more...] about MyPE can Secure you Accommodation Ahead of the Springboks New Zealand
E.P. Senior Amateurs will tee of at Kirkwood this weekend.
The draw for the EP Senior Amateur golf at Kirkwood Saturday 23 July 2011. The EP Senior Amateurs will venture out to Kirkwood to tackle the 9 hole course as part of their regional match fixtures. Format for Senior Amateurs is IPS. EP Senior Amateurs is open to anyone over 50 years old, must be a paid up member of a club and must have an official handicap. if you would like to join or want some more information on EP Senior Amateurs Competitions, please contact Vic Adami here … [Read more...] about E.P. Senior Amateurs will tee of at Kirkwood this weekend.
Record Crowds at Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees
Perfect weather, spiders, lizards, owls and snakes that visitors could touch along with a star-studded line-up of live music in the evenings attracted record numbers of people from all over the Eastern Cape and the rest of South Africa to the tenth annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees. According to festival director Jenni Honsbein, over 42 000 people visited the festival between Friday, July 1 and Sunday, July 3 - a far cry from the four thousand who attended the first festival in 2001. In 2010, … [Read more...] about Record Crowds at Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees
Kirkwood se Weer IS Anders
Weather reports for the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees this weekend mainly point to clear skies, with a minimal chance of rain. "Kirkwood weather is very different that in Nelson Mandela Bay, and it usually dry here when it is raining in the Bay," says Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees director Jenni Honsbein. "Kirkwood offers a wild escape from the windy and rainy weather. Don't just assume that if it is wet along the coast it is raining in the Karoo," she says. Crews have been hard at work since … [Read more...] about Kirkwood se Weer IS Anders
Are You in the Market for Buffalo, Kudu, an Aeroplane and a Tractor?
"Kirkwood is the only place in the world where you will be able to buy a herd of disease-free buffalo, a prize kudu breeding bull, an aircraft and a tractor all on the same day – and then celebrate with the world's top selling rock band in the evening," says Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees director Jenni Honsbein. Crews have been hard at work since Saturday putting up tents and marquees in preparation for the more than 38 000 people expected to shop at the 300 specially chosen stalls, experience a … [Read more...] about Are You in the Market for Buffalo, Kudu, an Aeroplane and a Tractor?
