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In the Haunted House on Bird Island

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Though now also fully automated, Bird Island was once one of the most remote lighthouses along the coast. Keepers used carrier pigeons to send urgent messages to the mainland, if medical attention or supplies were needed. Still today, maintenance staff members refuse to sleep over on Bird Island when working there. They say a ghost pulls off their blankets as they sleep, and chilly draughts blow through the room, even though the windows are all closed. They believe it’s the ghost of Mrs … [Read more...] about In the Haunted House on Bird Island

Carlos Spencer chats about the EP vs WP Currie Cup Game

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EP Kings coach, Carlos Spencer, chats about his teams performance against DHL Western Province in the Absa Currie Cup game played at Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay on 8 August 2014. EP and WP 'kicked off' this years competition with the EP Kings celebrating their return to the premier competition after a 12 year hiatus. Final Score: EP Kings - 16 and Western Province - 35 Scorers: EP Kings (11) 16 - Tries: Luke Watson, Kevin Luiters, Conversion: Scott van Breda (2); Penalties - … [Read more...] about Carlos Spencer chats about the EP vs WP Currie Cup Game

Allister Coetzee chats about the EP vs WP game

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DHL Western Province coach, Allister Coetzee, chats about his teams performance against the EP Kings in the Absa Currie Cup game played at Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay on 8 August 2014. EP and WP 'kicked off' this years competition with the EP Kings celebrating their return to the premier competition after a 12 year hiatus. Final Score: EP Kings - 16 and Western Province - 35 Scorers: EP Kings (11) 16 - Tries: Luke Watson, Kevin Luiters, Conversion: Scott van Breda (2); … [Read more...] about Allister Coetzee chats about the EP vs WP game

To Us And None Like Us – TUANLU

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In the name of international comradeship and fellowship with those who love the sea - "To Us And None Like Us" The Algoa Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) based Due North Rum Club held their annual Black Tot ceremony at the Prince Alfred's Guards drill hall on 2 August 2014. As Commodore of the Algoa Bay Yacht Club I was invited to attend this annual ceremony held to commemorate the demise of the naval rum ration on 31 July 1970. We then sat down to a "Christmas Lunch" and five tots of neat double … [Read more...] about To Us And None Like Us – TUANLU

Sweethearts and Wives, May they never meet

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The Algoa Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) based Due North Rum Club held their annual Black Tot ceremony at the Prince Alfred's Guards drill hall on 2 August 2014. This ceremony is held annually to commemorate the demise of the naval rum ration on 31 July 1970. In true naval fashion the colours of the Due North Rum Club are raised and lowered to half mast by Brett Momberg (notice the Pongo like fastening of the Halyard!) and piped by John Scott. We then sat down to a "Christmas Lunch" and five … [Read more...] about Sweethearts and Wives, May they never meet

Penguin Protection Bird Island Style

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Rangers and Scientists on the island say that the African Penguin can do an unwary leg a bit of damage - needless to say I didn't place myself in a situation that would have resulted in angry mom succeeding with her strike. MyPE spent two days on Bird Island courtesy of Sanparks. http://youtu.be/M66rHZ1Z2t4 Creator: mypedotcoza Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in … [Read more...] about Penguin Protection Bird Island Style

Give it up Mr Gannet!

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On a recent trip to Bird Island we saw this scientist reach out and select a Gannet for study. The contents of the recently returned from fishing gannets stomach are retrieved for analysis leaving a somewhat hungry bird. We stayed on Bird Island courtesy of Sanparks who administer the Greater Addo Marine Protected Area. Listen carefully in the video to hear the moans of protest by the Gannets - quite comical. http://youtu.be/HeinrJi70wo Scientists estimate that there are over 98 700 … [Read more...] about Give it up Mr Gannet!

And I will Always Love You

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Eric Pow Chong is joined by Lorraine Dodgen, Sharon Oosthuizen and Charmaine Allison who sing the Whitney Houston Song, I will always love you. The deck at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club rocks on a Sunday afternoon with good music and great company. http://youtu.be/hZz_sfMD8Do Creator: mypedotcoza 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 … [Read more...] about And I will Always Love You

Simply the Best

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This past Sunday on the deck at ABYC was especially special as well known Port Elizabeth based singer, Charmaine Allison and friends joined Eric in an impromptu concert on the deck, singing a couple of numbers. Charmaine is mother to Idols Finalist Melissa Allison. Charmaine performed Simply the Best by Tina Turner and was certainly prepared for the job in her skin tight leather pants and attitude to match. Allison's high energy and clear enjoyment got almost everyone dancing in … [Read more...] about Simply the Best

3 minutes by Train from Uitenhage to Port Elizabeth

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The inaugural Man vs Machine Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race (modelled on the former Great Train Race) between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage took place on 27 July 2014. This year the train beat the runners by 30 seconds in 1 hour 56 minutes. The return journey took 45 minutes - must have been because it was downhill! But you can experience the trip in just over 3 minutes as we leave the Uitenhage Station and pause at De Mist, Despatch, Perserverance, Swartkops, New Brighton, Sydenham and … [Read more...] about 3 minutes by Train from Uitenhage to Port Elizabeth

Bird Island Garage

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When it comes to government departments it seems as though the mistakes of today are just repetitions of the past. The Bird Island Keepers abandoned home was built with a garage - just how a motor vehicle would be allowed or transported to the island remains a mystery though. The 19 Hectare Bird Island in Algoa Bay, close to Port Elizabeth is home to over 300 000 birds. Bird Island and St. Croix Island in Algoa Bay were proclaimed as part of Addo Elephant National Park in 2005. A Marine … [Read more...] about Bird Island Garage

Bird Island Gannets at Sunrise

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Bird Island is situated in Algoa Bay, South Africa and home to over 300 000 birds with three main groupings: Gannets, Penguins and Roseate Terns. In this time lapse video you see a small portion of the over 98 000 breeding pairs of Gannets taking off at sunrise with the Bird Island Lighthouse in the background. The Gannets take off, fish and return to an area offshore and North East of Bird Island known as the "Duck Pond". Once the birds have rested/cleaned up they take off once again and … [Read more...] about Bird Island Gannets at Sunrise

Izizwe Project

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The Izizwe Project focuses on the community and especially the children of the townships of Gqebera, more commonly known as Walmer Township, in Port Elizabeth. The main goal of the project is to uplift the lives of underprivileged children. The project consists of several programs to offer an education and an assistance to the children of the township: Pre, Primary & High School as well as extra activities such as homework guidance, dance lessons (Step- Up Academy) and restoration … [Read more...] about Izizwe Project

Graham Jones – Sculptor

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Amy Bode writes; "Last year I was given a film project whilst still studying at NMMU. The project's brief was to film a 2-minute profile on a reputable artist and conduct an interview with the artist. I chose the extremely talented Graham Jones, a sculptor based in Port Elizabeth. This was my first ever attempt at using my camera to video and so the sound might be a little rough. I surprisingly had fun with this project and now appreciate documentaries and short films a lot more!" All filming … [Read more...] about Graham Jones – Sculptor