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St Georges Park Cricket – #MustSeeinPE

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The St George's Park Cricket Ground (also known as St George's Park, Crusaders Ground, Crusaders, Axxess DSL St Georges) is a cricket ground in Central, Port Elizabeth - home of the Port Elizabeth Cricket Club, the second oldest cricket club in South Africa, and the Eastern Province Club. It is also one of the venues at which Test matches and One Day Internationals are played in South Africa. The ground is notable for its brass band that plays during major matches, adding a unique flavor to its … [Read more...] about St Georges Park Cricket – #MustSeeinPE

Feel safe again after the St George’s Park Peace Walk

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Many people yearn for the days when they could take a stroll through St George's Park without fearing for their life or the lives of their loved ones. As part of this a clean-up initiative, and to kick-off its drive, the St George's Park Forum, in association with Atlas Security, Xtreme Projects, Gardmed, Precision Towing and the SAPS, has organised a peace walk by candlelight around the park on Wednesday 23 November 2016. The walk will commence at 7pm sharp from the Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Feel safe again after the St George’s Park Peace Walk

St. Georges College gets new owners

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Tosca Lab Investment Trust announced today that it had invested in St George’s College. In terms of this deal Tosca will assume management of the College component (Grades 8-12) of St Georges Schools while St Georges Preparatory and Pre-Primary will continue to operate as normal. Commenting on the arrangement, St Georges Prep Headmaster, Alex Hall said, ‘We are excited about this new partnership with Tosca. St Georges Prep was founded in 1936 and has built a rich history. Building on this … [Read more...] about St. Georges College gets new owners

2016 is PE St George’s Club 150th anniversary

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The Port Elizabeth St George's Club is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year and to commemorate this milestone in the history of the City, the Club is planning a number of festivities later in the year. The celebrations will span a two month period, culminating with the main event in the form of a cocktail function on Saturday 15 October 2016 at the Club's premises in Bird Street. Other than Club members, invitees will include celebrities from the City, Business Leaders and … [Read more...] about 2016 is PE St George’s Club 150th anniversary

Australia and Sri Lanka to play in Port Elizabeth

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St George's Park will this season host a number of internationals and domestic matches. First match of the season will see the Proteas take on Australia in a Momentum One Day International on Sunday 9 October. Sri Lanka will also be touring this season and St George's will host the annual Boxing Day Test 26-30 December and a Momentum One Day International on 28 January 2017. The domestic season sees the Warriors play 9 matches at St George's starting with the 4 day Sunfoil Series in October. … [Read more...] about Australia and Sri Lanka to play in Port Elizabeth

Top of Log Titans play empty St Georges [Video]

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HEINO KUHN scored a half-century as the Unlimited Titans rushed to an impressive eight-wicket win over the Warriors on the fourth day of their Sunfoil Series match at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Monday 21 March 2016. The opener, who began the day on 29, raced to his half-century off 62 deliveries, before being dismissed for 67 (89 balls, 10 fours, 1 six) with the hosts reaching 145/2 to complete the win. In the process Kuhn became the first player, this season, to go past 900 runs and … [Read more...] about Top of Log Titans play empty St Georges [Video]

Warriors miss finals

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Port Elizabeth - A blistering century from Dane Vilas ensured that the Cape Cobras will host the Momentum One-Day Cup final after they claimed a five-wicket win over the Warriors at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Unbeaten Vilas crashed 5 sixes and 11 fours in his 70-ball assault as the visitors recovered from some early trouble to chase down a 258 target with 15 balls to spare. The Proteas wicketkeeper – reaching his sixth List A century - shared in an unbroken record … [Read more...] about Warriors miss finals

Proteas vs England 6 February 2016 2nd ODI – Highlights

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Alex Hales laid the foundation and then Jos Buttler, England’s match-winner in the first match at Bloemfontein, played another key innings to give England victory by 5 wickets with 22 balls to spare over the Castle Lager Proteas in the second Momentum ODI at St. George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. England thus lead the five-match series 2-0 and have the chance to take an unbeatable lead in the third match at SuperSport Park on Tuesday. The match was effectively won and lost in the … [Read more...] about Proteas vs England 6 February 2016 2nd ODI – Highlights

Dolphins Squad for Port Elizabeth clash against Kinghts

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The Dolphins have made three changes to their 13-man squad ahead of their vital RAM Slam T20 Challenge clash with the Knights at St. George's Park in Port Elizabeth at 14:00 on Saturday, November 28. Since the departure of Kevin Pietersen and Kyle Abbott and the ruling out of Prenelan Subrayen, the Durban unit have struggled to replicate the success they enjoyed during their first four fixtures of this year's competition and will be hoping to turn that around come Saturday. "Without making … [Read more...] about Dolphins Squad for Port Elizabeth clash against Kinghts

Craig Kieswetter at St Georges Park

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Craig Kieswetter answered questions from the Port Elizabeth media today after being signed to play in the T20 tournament for the Chevrolet Warriors. http://youtu.be/P2D-fEfmaFg Kieswetter (who turns 27 on 28 November 2014) is an English cricketer of South African and Scottish heritage. He is a wicket-keeper batsman. A product of Bishops he began his career with the South Africa Under-19s, and began playing county cricket for Somerset in 2007. He made his full international debut in … [Read more...] about Craig Kieswetter at St Georges Park

All credit to Steyn in Proteas win

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Dale Steyn took three wickets for four runs in 15 balls to break Australian resistance wide open and set the Castle Lager Proteas on their way to a massive victory by 231 runs with a day to spare in the second Sunfoil Test match at Axxess St. George's on Sunday. The Proteas had taken the extra half-hour in their bid to win the match ahead of the predicted storms on Monday's fifth day and there were only two balls left when part-time spinner, Dean Elgar - the seamers could not bowl in rapidly … [Read more...] about All credit to Steyn in Proteas win

St George’s Band in PE at cricket. Proteas vs Australia

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Another day at the cricket in Port Elizabeth. South Africa's Proteas take on Australia in the 5 day test. This is day 3 and I'm back tomorrow for day 4 :) I've loaded vids before of the St George's Park Cricket brass band so here's another ;) http://youtu.be/ETkengSzRsY Creator: Baydu Adams Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE … [Read more...] about St George’s Band in PE at cricket. Proteas vs Australia

Sidds’ travel diary from PE

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Peter Siddle gives fans a glimpse into life on tour in his debut travel diary from Port Elizabeth. Editor: Peter Siddle is travelling with the Australian Cricket Team as they play matches against the Proteas. The second test takes place this week at St Georges Park in Port Elizabeth. http://youtu.be/Q6djRHC7o94 Creator: Cricket Australia Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by … [Read more...] about Sidds’ travel diary from PE

Chevrolet Warriors vs Unlimited Titans

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With the Sunfoil Series coming to a midway break the Chevrolet Warriors will take on the Unlimited Titans in their last match of the Sunfoil Series before the start of the RamSlam T20 in January. The Sunfoil Series match will take place at Axxess St George's starting on Thursday 19 December. Fans and cricket lovers are invited to come out to Axxess St George's during the game and support the team. On Saturday Castle Corner will be open and there will be braai fires for those wanting to spend … [Read more...] about Chevrolet Warriors vs Unlimited Titans