First cricket of the season

Drama Princess is sports mad and very competitive. In the winter she plays netball and tennis and in summer she does athletics and plays cricket... Yes, you read correctly. My daughter plays cricket. She is one of three girls in the Newton Park Primary u/11 team and on Tuesday they played their first game of the … Continue reading First cricket of the season →

Saturday sports day at Mount Pleasant

On Saturday Drama Princess played netball at the annual Newton Park Primary vs Mount Pleasant Primary inter schools sports day. This year it took place at Mount Pleasant where I went to primary school many moons ago. Now who do I support? Sorry Mount Pleasant, the KidZ are in Newton Park. I did walk around … Continue reading Saturday sports day at Mount Pleasant →

Unique Physique classes

About a year ago I joined a fitness class that I thought was a boot camp class. I was so wrong. It wasn't a hardcore boot camp class but rather an easy going fitness class. Our instructor and personal trainer, Salif Atakora, puts us through a serious of stretches and exercises every week which has … Continue reading Unique Physique classes →

Kings Beach Skate Park

A skateboarder in action at the Kings Beach Skate Park

Witnessing the impossible on the Ironman running leg

After spending 5 hours next to the road supporting the Ironman competitors on the cycle leg and popping home to do a couple of things like mow the lawn, we headed down to the beachfront after sunset to cheer on the runners. My mouth just hangs open year after year watching people who have already … Continue reading Witnessing the impossible on the Ironman running leg →

Supporting the Ironman cyclists

Today is Ironman Sunday, one of the biggest sporting days in Port Elizabeth. We decided to spend most of the day supporting these inspirational sportsmen and women and headed out early to cheer on the guys and girls on the cycle leg on the intersection of Buffelsfontein and Walter Road in Charlo. This is the … Continue reading Supporting the Ironman cyclists →

The St Georges Park Brass Band

The St Georges Brass Band has become an institution at the St Georges Park Cricket Ground over the years. Some people join in with them singing their lungs out while others despise the noise. Regardless of this it is hard to deny that the band has given St Georges a very unique atmosphere and once … Continue reading The St Georges Park Brass Band →

Ironman African Championship video

https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/OIfF88IRZas&source=udsWith Ironman 70.3 taking place in East London this weekend I thought it to be appropriate to post this awesome promotional video that has been put together for this year's Ironman African Championship here in Port Elizabeth. I can see there is a bit of confusion out there, Yes, Ironman South Africa is now known … Continue reading Ironman African Championship video →

The green green grass of St George’s Park

I took a walk around Park Drive a day or two before the cricket test between South Africa and the West Indies were due to start and decided to pop into the St George's Park Cricket Stadium quickly. I love the fact that one can get in and right onto the field without anybody stopping and … Continue reading The green green grass of St George’s Park →

Port Elizabeth Lawn Tennis Club

The Port Elizabeth Lawn Tennis Club in St Georges Park was founded on 1 September 1879, making it the oldest active tennis club in South Africa. The club hosted the first South African Lawn Tennis Championship in 1891 and today the club is still situated on its original site.Check out the St Georges Park website for more info on … Continue reading Port Elizabeth Lawn Tennis Club →