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Rhodes Registration for 2012 opens

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:25:36 +0200

Start: 04/02/2012 - 10:24

End: 04/02/2012 - 10:24

Rhodes Registration for 2012 commences today.

Make your way to Eden Grove to begin the process.

POSTPONED!!! - MAKANA CELEBRATES G-TOWN 200 YEARS WITH FUN-FILLED PARADE

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:56:12 +0200

Start: 04/02/2012 - 12:00

End: 04/02/2012 - 12:00

Postponed to 18 February @ 11 am!!!

MAKANA CELEBRATES G-TOWN 200 YEARS WITH FUN-FILLED PARADE

Saturday, 4 February

1820 SETTLERS’ LUNCH MEETING

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:43:30 +0200

Start: 04/02/2012 - 12:00

End: 04/02/2012 - 12:00

1820 SETTLERS’ LUNCH MEETING
When Saturday, 4 February at 12pm (drinks) & 1pm (lunch)
Where The Albany Club, 114 High Street
What Come and have “A Peep into Poland” with Val and
Willem Makkink. Buffet lunch: R45.
Who Jenny, Albany Club at 046 622 4334 or
albanyclub@imaginet.co.za to book

GIRL GUIDE MOVEMENT OPEN DAY

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:48:47 +0200

Start: 04/02/2012 - 14:30

End: 04/02/2012 - 14:30

GIRL GUIDE MOVEMENT OPEN DAY
When Saturday, 4 February at 2.30pm-4pm
Where Princess Alice Hall, African Street
What Why not join the Girl Guides of SA, which provides
carefully-graded activities guaranteed to excite, stimulate
and teach important social life skills in a fun, nurturing

ALBANY HORTICULTURAL & LILIUM SOCIETY

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:47:58 +0200

Start: 04/02/2012 - 14:30

End: 04/02/2012 - 14:30

ALBANY HORTICULTURAL & LILIUM SOCIETY
When Saturday, 4 February at 2.30pm
What Visit to the Schonland Herbarium.
Who Sharon Richner at 072 244 3863

Gareth Cliff and DJ Derek at Prime

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:59:43 +0200

Start: 04/02/2012 - 20:00

End: 04/02/2012 - 20:00

Prime Ght

OLDENBURGIA HIKING CLUB DAY HIKE

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:50:00 +0200

Start: 05/02/2012 - 06:45

End: 05/02/2012 - 06:45

OLDENBURGIA HIKING CLUB DAY HIKE

Grahamstown Riding Club - Practice jumping show!

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:29:02 +0200

Start: 05/02/2012 - 09:26

End: 05/02/2012 - 09:26

Grahamstown Riding Club will be holding a Practice jumping show on Sunday 5 February 2012. Contact Marielle Ford 082 552 7649 for further information.

Pre-orientation programme

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:01:11 +0200

Start: 05/02/2012 - 10:55

End: 05/02/2012 - 10:55

for parents and students...

Castle Lite Deck party at the Rat

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:05:10 +0200

Start: 05/02/2012 - 15:00

End: 05/02/2012 - 15:00

Live one amn band

Drink specials from 15:00 to 19:00

SRC Jazz evening

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:03:16 +0200

Start: 05/02/2012 - 20:00

End: 05/02/2012 - 20:00

For all new students, parents and staff.

Drosdty Lawns

Amnnual O-Week Jazz Programme to kick off O-week

Rhodes University Orientation Week 2012

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:27:15 +0200

Start: 06/02/2012 - 10:24

End: 06/02/2012 - 10:24

O-week begins!

O-week programme begins

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:07:38 +0200

Start: 06/02/2012 - 11:06

End: 06/02/2012 - 11:06

Introduction to Rhodes life.

From the Desert to the Heart. A brief History of Monastic Spirituality

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:45:36 +0200

Start: 06/02/2012 - 17:30

End: 06/02/2012 - 17:30

On Monday 06 February 2012, the next Friends of the Library Lecture will
take place.  The lecture will be given by Brother John Forbis and will be
entitled, "From the Desert to the Heart. A brief History of Monastic
Spirituality".

WHEN: Monday 06 February 2012

WHERE: Library Hall, Hill Street

TIME: 5.30pm

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:43:17 +0200

Start: 06/02/2012 - 20:00

End: 06/02/2012 - 20:00

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
When 8pm
Where St. George’s Hall
What Beginners welcome!
Who Val Hodgson at 046 622 2308

Strongbow Promotion - The Rat

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:11:16 +0200

Start: 06/02/2012 - 21:00

End: 06/02/2012 - 21:00

Join DJ Derek at The Rat

Drinks Specials from 21:00

Russian Bear O-Week Jol at Friars

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:09:39 +0200

Start: 06/02/2012 - 21:00

End: 06/02/2012 - 21:00

Fender electric guitar to be auctioned off on the night!

AGM OF THE GRAHAMSTOWN MUSIC SOCIETY

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:44:43 +0200

Start: 07/02/2012 - 17:30

End: 07/02/2012 - 17:30

AGM OF THE GRAHAMSTOWN MUSIC SOCIETY

SAB man Draft Night - The Rat

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:14:12 +0200

Start: 07/02/2012 - 21:00

End: 07/02/2012 - 21:00

SAB Specials from 21:00 onwards!

Southern Comfort Party - Friars

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:13:02 +0200

Start: 07/02/2012 - 21:00

End: 07/02/2012 - 21:00

Loads of pizes to be won!

El Jimador Flash your Trash - The Rat

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:17:17 +0200

Start: 08/02/2012 - 21:00

End: 08/02/2012 - 21:00

DJ Derek and El Jimador Specials from 21:00 onwards!!

Russian Bear Party

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:15:41 +0200

Start: 08/02/2012 - 21:00

End: 08/02/2012 - 21:00

Big prizes to be won!

UNDERSTANDING HAPPINESS - Scientific experiments to disentangle the contents of a complex phenomenon

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:38:49 +0200

Start: 09/02/2012 - 15:30

End: 09/02/2012 - 15:30

The Institute of Social & Economic Research (ISER) cordially invites you to
a seminar presented by:

Speakers: Professor Dr Peter Theuns and Barbara Baran (Vrije Universiteit
Brussel, Belgium)

Title: UNDERSTANDING HAPPINESS -  Scientific experiments to disentangle the
contents of a complex phenomenon

Date: Thursday, 9 February 2012

Time: 15H30

OLDENBURGIA HIKING CLUB AGM

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:53:01 +0200

Start: 09/02/2012 - 19:00

End: 09/02/2012 - 19:00

When Thursday, 9 February at 7pm
Where Graemian Centre, Graeme College
What Speakers: Rene and Biddy Schalker on their cycling trip
through Central Europe. Join the club for the year at R30 per
person and R50 per family.
Who Este Coetzee at 072 128 0133 or e.coetzee@ru.ac.za

Goodluck Live at Prime!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:19:39 +0200

Start: 09/02/2012 - 21:00

End: 09/02/2012 - 21:00

Prime and Captain Morgan Spiced Gold present Goodluck supported by DJ Derek adn DJs @ Play

R30 before 11 pm

Carvo Promotion - Rat

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:24:29 +0200

Start: 09/02/2012 - 21:00

End: 09/02/2012 - 21:00

CArvo Specials at Rat and Parott

Bacardi and Rockstar Party - Friars

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:23:15 +0200

Start: 09/02/2012 - 21:00

End: 09/02/2012 - 21:00

Bacardi and Rockstar party DJ Damage and DJ Daryn on the decks.

Curriculum Approval Begins

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:26:13 +0200

Start: 10/02/2012 - 11:24

End: 10/02/2012 - 11:24

Eden Grove.

All students must have their chosen curriculums approved.

Its the weekend baby - Rat

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:29:01 +0200

Start: 10/02/2012 - 19:00

End: 10/02/2012 - 19:00

Sundowners from 19:00

DJ Derek spins tunes

VALENTINE'S BALL

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:45:03 +0200

Start: 10/02/2012 - 20:00

End: 10/02/2012 - 20:00

VALENTINE'S BALL

When Friday, 10 February at 8pm

Where Recreation Hall, Albany Road

What St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School will be having a Valentine’s Ball in aid of much-needed school funds.

Ballroom dance music will be provided by Elite Sounds. Lucky draws, tuckshop and a raffle will be available.

Spiced Gold party - Friars

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:29:56 +0200

Start: 10/02/2012 - 21:00

End: 10/02/2012 - 21:00

DJ Daryn on the decks

Mi Casa live at Prime

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:27:50 +0200

Start: 10/02/2012 - 21:00

End: 10/02/2012 - 21:00

.Mi. Casa supported by DJs RS, Yubz and Willy D.

R50 before 11pm

DIAZ CROSS BIRD CLUB OUTING

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:46:08 +0200

Start: 11/02/2012 - 06:15

End: 11/02/2012 - 06:15

DIAZ CROSS BIRD CLUB OUTING

When Saturday, 11 February at 6.15am for 6.30am departure

Where Meet at the Albany Museum

What Outing to the farm Brenthoek, just upstream of the Blaaukrantz Bridge which you can see clearly. Bring refreshments, hat and binoculars. All newcomers welcome.

Who Jenna Holmes at 046 622 3000

GRAHAMSTOWN RIDING CLUB - Graded Show

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:30:16 +0200

Start: 11/02/2012 - 09:26

End: 12/02/2012 - 09:26

GRAHAMSTOWN RIDING CLUB

(Affiliated to the Eastern Cape Horse Society)

PRESENTS

A Graded Show

Incorporating

SANESA Schools League

11th^th & 12th February 2012

LOVE OF CREATIVITY

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:11:12 +0200

Start: 11/02/2012 - 10:10

End: 11/02/2012 - 10:10

LOVE OF CREATIVITY

KISMA & CO. invites you to join us on February 11 as we spill out onto the sidewalk in true market style to celebrate the LOVE of creativity. There will be EXTRA handmade, Valentine inspired gifts, goodies delectable treats on sale.

PETS & PLANTS DAY

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:24:54 +0200

Start: 11/02/2012 - 11:11

End: 11/02/2012 - 11:11

PETS & PLANTS DAY

Saturday, 11 February
Place: Pets Place Kennels, R343, Salem
Fun Walk, with or without your dog. Fun Dog Show, prize for waggiest tail etc. Catnip & other garden plants for sale. Cat toys. Honey. Hot dogs & Cool Cats Ice Cream. Bring the whole family.

Day Mare! - Rat

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:36:15 +0200

Start: 11/02/2012 - 11:30

End: 11/02/2012 - 11:30

Brutal Fruit and Black Label Day mare at the Rat!

VALENTINE'S DAY TEA

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:25:12 +0200

Start: 11/02/2012 - 14:00

End: 11/02/2012 - 14:00

VALENTINE'S DAY TEA

Glow with the Kiffness - Prime

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:34:07 +0200

Start: 11/02/2012 - 21:00

End: 11/02/2012 - 21:00

Brutal Frtuit present Glow - The Lumo Party with The Kiffness performing Live, supported by DJ Derek, DJs @ PLay and Nemo.

R20 gets u in!

Rocksrtar Lumo Party - Friars

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:35:06 +0200

Start: 11/02/2012 - 21:30

End: 11/02/2012 - 21:30

DJ Damage and DJ Daryn on decks

Lumo prizes top give away

V-DAY FOR GRAHAMSTOWN

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:31:13 +0200

Start: 12/02/2012 - 18:00

End: 12/02/2012 - 18:00

V-DAY FOR GRAHAMSTOWN

Rhodes University 1st term begins

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:28:13 +0200

Start: 13/02/2012 - 10:24

End: 13/02/2012 - 10:24

Rhodes University 1st term begins.

Totale Uitverkoping van aanteel koeie emn bulle

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:02:58 +0200

Start: 14/02/2012 - 11:00

End: 14/02/2012 - 11:00

Op die Plaas Buffels Dorp Distrik Humansdorp.

700 koeie en 14 bulle

ADAPT OR FLY – PIETER DIRK UYS

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:32:50 +0200

Start: 15/02/2012 - 19:00

End: 15/02/2012 - 19:00

ADAPT OR FLY – PIETER DIRK UYS

15, 16 and 17 February at 7pm
Place: Rhodes Theatre
Pieter Dirk Uys will be remembered for his first one man show, which opened on April Fool’s Day 1981: ADAPT OR DYE.

Plush Live at Prime

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:37:54 +0200

Start: 15/02/2012 - 20:00

End: 15/02/2012 - 20:00

Plush comes to Ght.

Live at Prime!

R30 cover

Starts at 20:00

ADAPT OR FLY – PIETER DIRK UYS

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:28:55 +0200

Start: 16/02/2012 - 19:00

End: 16/02/2012 - 19:00

15, 16 and 17 February at 7pm
Place: Rhodes Theatre
Pieter Dirk Uys will be remembered for his first one man show, which opened on April Fool’s Day 1981: ADAPT OR DYE.

Critical Studies Seminar Series Programme - George Barrett (Politics, Rhodes)

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:47:43 +0200

Start: 17/02/2012 - 13:00

End: 17/02/2012 - 13:00

The Politics and Sociology departments, for the second year running, are
holding their weekly Critical Studies Seminar Series Programme in 2012. The
seminars are presented by a range of international, national and local
individuals. A seminar paper is circulated days before the seminar, to allow
for informed and critical debate. This year the seminars are held on

SRC student welcoming bash!

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:19:09 +0200

Start: 17/02/2012 - 18:00

End: 17/02/2012 - 18:00

Residents around uni asked to endure a bit of noise

The Rhodes University Student Representative Council has been put in charge of welcoming new Rhodes students into the university through a celebration taking place on the Rhodes University Great Field on Friday 17 February 2012. The field is situated on African Street.

ADAPT OR FLY – PIETER DIRK UYS

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:27:01 +0200

Start: 17/02/2012 - 19:00

End: 17/02/2012 - 19:00

ADAPT OR FLY – PIETER DIRK UYS

15, 16 and 17 February at 7pm
Place: Rhodes Theatre
Pieter Dirk Uys will be remembered for his first one man show, which opened on April Fool’s Day 1981: ADAPT OR DYE.

Tunnels Party!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:42:42 +0200

Start: 17/02/2012 - 21:00

End: 17/02/2012 - 21:00

Come get some Bass at the Tunnels

Downlowd Crew and others. More details to come!

Campus Invasion Tour! - Prime

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:41:15 +0200

Start: 17/02/2012 - 21:00

End: 17/02/2012 - 21:00

DJ Euphonic and DJ Milkshake!

Vodacoma, Smirnoff Ice, Blackbeerry, Axe and Student Village Present

DJ Euphonic and DJ Milkshake! support4ed by DJ RS adn Dj T Dee

200 YEARS Project Launch – Postponed to 18 February 2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:54:11 +0200

Start: 18/02/2012 - 11:00

End: 18/02/2012 - 11:00

MUNICIPAL NOTICE
200 YEARS Project Launch – Postponed to 18 February 2012
Church Square @ 11am
Makana Municipality and the National Arts Festival wish to announce that
the Street Festival planned to launch the City of Grahamstown’s ‘Project 200’

HISTORY SOCIETY

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:54:20 +0200

Start: 18/02/2012 - 14:30

End: 18/02/2012 - 14:30

When Saturday, 18 February at 2.30pm
Where The Rhodes University clock tower
What A conducted visit to the recently placed tapestry of
the history of the university in the Rhodes University Council Chamber.
Who Gillian Wylie at gwylie@vodamail.co.za

VALENTINE’S DAY MUSIC EVENING

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:48:21 +0200

Start: 18/02/2012 - 18:30

End: 18/02/2012 - 18:30

VALENTINE’S DAY MUSIC EVENING

Saturday,18 February at 6.30pm

Place: Mooi Meisies Guest House, Riebeeck East

Humans Vs Zombies Week!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:46:27 +0200

Start: 20/02/2012 - 07:00

End: 24/02/2012 - 20:00

Gamesoc is hosting the annual game fo HvZ for the whole week!

Society Sign Up - RU

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:49:10 +0200

Start: 23/02/2012 - 11:43

End: 23/02/2012 - 11:43

Venue and Time to be announced

Societies Sign Up Evening

A presentation of the various societies that students may join.

Critical Studies Seminar Series Programme - Tarryn Alexander (Sociology, Rhodes)

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:48:31 +0200

Start: 24/02/2012 - 13:00

End: 24/02/2012 - 13:00

The Politics and Sociology departments, for the second year running, are
holding their weekly Critical Studies Seminar Series Programme in 2012. The
seminars are presented by a range of international, national and local
individuals. A seminar paper is circulated days before the seminar, to allow
for informed and critical debate. This year the seminars are held on

FUND RAISING CONCERT – LIONEL HUNT

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:13:57 +0200

Start: 26/02/2012 - 14:30

End: 26/02/2012 - 14:30

FUND RAISING CONCERT – LIONEL HUNT
Sunday, 26 February at 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Place: Memory Hall, St. Andrew's Prep School
In aid of Settlers Close and Feral Cat Association.
Tickets: R50, available from Casablanca Florist, Peppergrove Mall

FUND RAISING CONCERT – LIONEL HUNT

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:47:47 +0200

Start: 26/02/2012 - 14:30

End: 26/02/2012 - 14:30

TRAUMA MANAGEMENT COURSE

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:15:47 +0200

Start: 29/02/2012 - 09:00

End: 29/02/2012 - 09:00

TRAUMA MANAGEMENT COURSE

Critical Studies Seminar Series Programme - Komlan Agbedahin (Sociology, Rhodes)

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:49:18 +0200

Start: 02/03/2012 - 13:00

End: 02/03/2012 - 13:00

The Politics and Sociology departments, for the second year running, are
holding their weekly Critical Studies Seminar Series Programme in 2012. The
seminars are presented by a range of international, national and local
individuals. A seminar paper is circulated days before the seminar, to allow
for informed and critical debate. This year the seminars are held on