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Official opening 6:00 pm HOGSBACK INN MARKET - Featuring a Marimba Band , Fire dancers and a Performance by the WORLD RENOWNED OVERTONE SINGER, TRAN QUANG HAI. Please do not miss this special opportunity. Tran Quang Hai

is stopping over in Hogsback after performing in Argentina and on his way to Paris, where he will be in concert. This golden opportunity to see a world class

performance is open to us through his lecturing engagement at Fort Hare University. We are very privileged to have him with us.

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POETRY READING 7:30- 8 PM at LIVE@THE ROSE - STARWAYS , THE ROSE THEATREPOETRY READING: Introducing “BOOKMARK” – the latest publication of the ECCA Poets at their annual Hogsback Festival Reading – Norman Morrissey, Brian Walter, Cathal Lagan,

Quenteen Hogge, Mariss Everitt and Mzi MaholaWe will also be serving SOUP, DIPS AND FRESH ROLLS from THE ROSE oven.

Refreshments available - R 40, 00 PER PERSON Please book at 082 953 7840

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Saturday OCTOBER 1ST, 2011ALL DAY ACTIVITIES

Crafters Market at The “HOGSBACK INN” ORCHID EXHIBITION

MUSIC, REFRESHMENTS, JUMPING CASTLE and many Kiddies activities

GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALES, POTJIE KOS COMPETITION, WHITE ELEPHANT, GARDEN CLUB RAFFLE WITH PLENTY OF PRIZES

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LAUGHING FEATHERS ART & CRAFT GALLERY, 4 MAIN ROAD9:30 am; Opening of street procession with Minx Millar and 40 school children from

our local Crab Bush School, displaying the image of Lady Maslenitsa. The choir will be singing and performing traditional Xhosa Dances

Minx will be performing classics, light jazz, 60’s through to 90’s and popular

HOGSBACK SPRING FESTIVAL PROGRAM

current hits throughout the day.

Fresh produce sale of smoked fish, preserves, home made chocolates, Salami and homemade cheese, fresh bread and haggis. Food and drinks will be

served throughout the day, Rugby World Cup Games all day long. For the children - face painting with Mickey and Minnie Mouse in attendance.

Our Hogsback Springbok Mascot - Bokkie - could be yours at the end of the Festival.

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HIDDEN AWAY, 29 Main Road, HogsbackThe original house, a small thatched English cottage, was totally surrounded by tall Cypress trees, and so quite “Hidden Away” from the road or any prying eyes. With the steep slope, the

house saw very little sun, and the temperature stayed just above freezing both winter and summer! Aphids attacked the Cyprus trees, forcing us to chop many out,

which was a blessing, as the sun could then shine in.

Unfortunately the cottage had suffered from the lack of sunshine, so this too was demol-ished and we built the present homestead, with its spectacular view. During the GARDEN

SAUNTER we will have on offer;

A TEA GARDEN serving Tea/Coffee, Buttermilk Scones and homemade Jam. Chicken and Salad rolls with homemade Ginger Beer. Jams and Preserves incl. Crystallised Orange

Strips and Lemon Curd, Raw local Honey, Strawberries and Cream, Creamy Fudge, Hand-Made Soaps, Homemade Hogsback Cheese, homemade Rusks and Biscuits,

Mini Christmas Cakes, Handmade Crafts, Plants and Sprouts

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HAPPY HOGS RESTAURANT – 082 872 7705 10:00 AM Animal Blessing

For the fifth year in a row, Hogsback will be holding a St. Francis Day Blessing of the animals. Started in 2008 by renowned hosts Rudi Fourie and Oliver Deevoy, the

animals will be gathering in the garden in front of the “HAPPY HOGS RESTAURANT” on the Main Road.

In past years, parish priest Rev. Margaret Fourie has blessed dogs and cows, though she tells of previous services in Cape Town, where the congregation at “Holy Redeemer”

were surprised to welcome cats, a hamster and tortoise as well.Immediately following the brief service will be a cake sale in aid of the local

Animal Welfare, and if past years are anything to go by, this will be a great time had by all. This is an invitation to all pet owners to bring their animals for the annual

blessing. Please carry your cats, birds, fish, rats and hamsters in appropriate cages. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE ALONG WITH YOUR PRECIOUS PETS

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GARDEN TOURSWe are meeting at the Visitors Information Centre at 9:30am and 14:00pm for tea and bis-

cuits, then leave in convoy at 10:00am and 14:30pm.

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SUNDAY OCT 2ND, 2011 LIVE@THE ROSE – STARWAYS 12 – 2 PM

Schwarmas, Felafel and Belly Dancing for All. A local Belly Dancer and her students will be demonstrating the art and persuading willing audiences to participate. Not a performance,

but a more casual and relaxed look at this art and the food of that region with fun and dance. R40,00 per person Children R20, 00.

Refreshments available

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LAUGHING FEATHERS ART AND CRAFT GALLERYOur local and well respected Chef CLIVE MATHAM will be preparing International Cuisine

with an Italian flavor for an unforgettable lunch experience. Minx Miller will be playing Italian music throughout the day.11:30 am: Join us for a surprise refreshment

12:30 pm: Lunch15:30 pm: In the true spirit of the festival of Maslenitsa you can now ask for forgiveness from

all your friends for past transgressions16:00 pm: The burning of the effigy of the Lady Maslenitsa. We officially say goodbye to win-

ter and welcome Spring.

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GARDEN TOURSWe are meeting at the Visitors Information Centre at 9:30am and 14:00pm

for tea and biscuits, then leave in convoy at 10:00am and 14:30pm.

Saturday October 8th. 2011 All Day @ “THE EDGE” Summerton Drive

FLOWER ARRANGEMENT DISPLAY. Please come and view, then vote for the best arrangement!

FREE PORT AND MUSCADEL TASTINGEveryone is welcome to come for a free tasting of a few superb examples of South African

Ports and Muscadels, which will also be available to purchase

BONZAI EXHIBITIONBy local residents Mark Schenk and well known Nursery Owner Etienne Paroz

OUR RESTAURANT IS OPEN FOR ALL DAY REFRESHMENTS

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ARMINEL HOTEL 3:00 pm Flower Demonstration by well known Floral Artist WIMPIE

from the Flower Yard in East London

****** 7:30 PM LIVE @ THE ROSE – STARWAYS

ITALIAN SONGS, ARIAS & ENSEMBLES WITH PIZZASGwyneth Lloyd presents another of her “singing teams” opening their hearts and their voices with the music of Italy – Mozart, Donizetti, De Curtis, Verdi and other fun songs. National Grahamstown Competition winner ANELE ZIKALALA will touch your hearts from Naples.

Litha, Zenazi and Gwyneth blend their voices with old favorites. Jaques and Andrew share the accompaniments and fun.

Plenty of space will be left for Pizzas of all flavours from THE ROSE kitchen and refresh-ments will be available.

R80, 00 PER PERSON - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 082 953 7840

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 9TH, 201111:30 am BACK O’ THE MOON

Andrew Duncan an Jaques Du Plessis present a delightful program of works for piano four – hands as well as solo. Both are accomplished post graduate music students

from Rhodes University. They perform with technical accuracy and capture the character and emotion of each composer. Both performed at the last Grahamstown Arts Festival and

are therefore recommended to music lovers of any age group.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL AS SEATING IS LIMITED R40,00 PER TICKET