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A handy calendar of events, aptly entitled "Bequia This Week", is published in print and on-line for this small Caribbean island every Friday, giving information about what's on where and when.TRANSCRIPT
Daily Calendar of events continued on page 2
BEQUIATHIS WEEK
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Sailors Café, Ocar – Early Breakfast 7am, Lunch & Dinner. The “Singing Chef” tonight! VHF 68/593 0517Mama‘s Deli - Open from Monday to Saturday from 10 am until 6pm 458 3443Maria’s French Terrace – Open 8am; Sunset Happy Hour today 6 - 7pm, Amanda Gooding live from 7pm! VHF 68/458 3337L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool, open for lunch & dinner, fine French dining VHF 68/457 3555Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina – Dinner + live music J Gool and De Real Ting 7.30pm 458 3900/3222Papa’s Bar, Ocar Reform – BBQ Night at Papa‘s, fabulous harbour view! 457 3443
Bequia 20/20 Cricket - Clive Tannis Playing Field, 2pmBagatelle@Bequia Beach - Fabulous Lobster Dinner season finale, live music worldfamous J´Gool & De Real Thing VHF 68/458 1600Mangos, Lower Bay - 2pm - 5pm Tequila shots EC$5! Open daily for Lunch & Dinner by the sea 458 3361Coco’s Place, Ocar - Great location, delicious food, Lunch & Dinner, Amanda Gooding live 7.30pm VHF 68/458 3463Keegan’s, Lower Bay – Saturday Mingle by the beach, BBQ & cold drinks, from 7pm until… VHF 68/458 3530 Tantie Pearl’s – 3-Course prix fixe dinner menu only EC$70, live String Music, see ad p. 2 VHF 68/457 3160Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina – Reggae Night with “Twlight” & Kyron Baptiste 458 3900/3222
Bequia 20/20 Cricket - Clive Tannis Playing Field, 10am & 2pmGallery Claude Victorine, Lower Bay - Paintings by Louloune, art work on silk and more 458 3150Mangos, Lower Bay - Lime by the beach “Bequia Blues Band” 2pm, fresh Lobster, Lunch & Dinner 458 3361De Reef, Lower Bay – Live music from St. Vincent 2pm - 4.30pm: “Kinetic”. Great lunches! VHF 68/458 3958Bagatelle@Bequia Beach Hotel - Lazy Sunday lunch by the beach. String band Cool Strummings VHF 68/458 1600Gingerbread Restaurant – Dinner music by De Real Ting, Bequia folk songs, calypso and more… VHF 68/458 3800L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool, open for lunch & dinner, great harbour view! VHF 68/457 3555
Bequia 20/20 Cricket - Clive Tannis Playing Field, 10am & 2pmFriendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, reef snorkeling, exploring, US$125 all inc. 457 3888 /495 0886/9L’Auberge des Grenadines, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool, fine French dining, great harbour view! VHF 68/457 3555Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - Caribbean Dinner right at the beach in beautiful Friendship with our Jamaican Chef VHF 68/458 1600Whaleboner Bar & Restaurant, Belmont Walkway - Dinner & BBQ from 7pm, “Twilight” live! VHF 68/458 3233Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Open for lunch & dinner Monday to Saturdays – right on the beach! VHF 68/457 3762Tantie Pearl’s – Open for Lunch and Dinner, 2-course Lobster Special daily only EC$75 VHF 68/457 3160Sailors Café, Ocar – Music Monday - Golden Oldies Night! Specials on food, beers only $5 VHF 68/593 0517
NO. 502 Apr 29th - May 5th
2011
Fri 29th
Sat 30th
Sun 1st
Mon 2ndNational Workers Day
Bank Holiday
+1 (784) 457 3888+1 (784) 457 3739+1 (784) 529 8046+1 (784) 455 0969
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BEQUIA THIS WEEKFriendship Rose Classic Schooner - Visit Mustique, famous bars, lunch on board, US$125 all inc. 457 3888/495 0886/9Dive Bequia - Free SCUBA lesson @ 1.30pm. Min. age 8. Small groups, great fun! Call Cathy 458 3504/495 9929Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Tuesday Night Beach BBQ with Bequia Blues Band from 8.30pm until... VHF 68/457 3762Sailors Café, Ocar – Quiz Night! 7pm for 7.30pm start, EC$5. Don't miss it! VHF 68/593 0517Papa’s Bar, Ocar Reform - Open from 10am until…! UEFA Champions League games 2.30pm 457 3443Keegan’s, Lower Bay - “Movie on the Roof”- right by the beach, starts 7.30pm VHF 68/458 3530
Bagatelle@Bequia Beach Hotel - Beach BBQ buffet right on the beach, EC$85 pp including dessert VHF 68/458 1600L’Auberge, Hamilton - Open for lunch & dinner, prix fixe menu EC$80. Closed from 5th May-6th June VHF 68/457 3555Papa’s Bar, Ocar Reform - UEFA Champions League games 2.30pm, Mama's Delicious Italian Night! 457 3443Maria’s French Terrace – Happy Hour 6-7pm, live string music from J. Gool and De Real Ting! VHF 68/458 3337
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, reef snorkeling, exploring, US$125 all inc. 457 3888 /495 0886/9Maranne’s Ice Cream, Gingerbread Cafe - Sundaes, sorbets and yoghurt too! Open daily 10am–5.30pm 458 3041Frangipani - World-famous Barbecue & Jump-up with the Elite Steel Band - res. essential! VHF 68/458 3255
Tues 3rd
Wed 4th
Thur 5th
[email protected] www.bequiabeach.com Tel: 458 1600
Bagatelle RestaurantOpen Daily - Fabulous Beachside Restaurant & Beach Bar
* Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner* Sat: Lobster Dinner Season Finale - live music by J. Gool & de Real Ting
* Acclaimed cuisine by Swedish & Jamaican chefs
TanTie Pearl’s resTauranTDelicious Local Cooking • Cool Breezy Location
Breathtaking Harbour viewsSats & Weds: 3-Course prix fixe menu EC$70
Sats: Live String Band musicFri/Mon/Wed 4.30pm - 6pm: Sunset Rum Punch
or Mount Gay & Mix!Open daily • VHF 68 • Cemetery Hill • 457 3160
MARANNE’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
Delicious Gourmet Ice Cream &
Fruit Sorbets, Frozen Yogurt, Fresh Natural YogurtSundaes and Splits, Qts and half gal Tubs to take awayAll Natural Ingredients
downstairs at GinGerbread Cafe tel: 593 7264
Open Daily from 8am For Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerHappy Hour daily from 6pm - 7pm on Hairoun, House Brands & Special Cocktails
Friday: Live entertainment with Amanda Gooding 7pm, Sunset Happy Hour 6pm - 7pmWednesday: J. Gool and de Real Ting live! Happy Hour 6 - 7pm
L’Auberge des grenAdines in HAMILTON • Open for Lunch & Dinner
Gourmet French Cuisine • Excellent wines • Live Lobster Pool Prix fixe or a la carte menu
Closed from Thursday, 5th May - Re-opens Tuesday,7th JuneSpectacular view
of Admiralty Bay
& West Cay!
Tel: 457 3555 • VHF 68 • [email protected]
SpecialSWednesdays: Italian Night
Fridays: BBQ NightSaturdays: Oxtail Special
Sport nights events: Burger + Beer $25 Reservation 457-3443
Open 11am - until
Kingstown, (St. Vincent) Ltd, Bay Street,Phone: (784) 456-2217 • Fax: (784) 457-2996
e-mail: [email protected]
• PRINTING• PHOTOCOPYING• GRAPHIC DESIGN• STATIONERY
• RUBBER STAMPS• COLOUR COPY SERVICE• DIGITAL FULL COLOUR PRINTING• FLYERS
EXPLORE THE GRENADINES IN STYLEAboard 61ft S/Y SUDIKI
4-day Charter on a Luxury Yacht • Sail, Snorkel, Hike, Dive…
• All Meals & Ship’s Bar included • 2 Queen-Sized Cabins • from US$250 pp. per day• Fully Licenced & Insured • Tel (784) 528 - 4440 [email protected] www.yachtsudiki.com
Dive Bequia (26 years of diving Bequia)• PADI Nitrox courses and diving also available• Snorkeling equipment for sale and hire. Expert advice on fitting• Three dive trips daily, beach/yacht pick upTelephone Cathy on 458 3504 / 495 9929 or visit us next to Gingerbread
www.bequiadive.com [email protected]
Day Trips to Mustique & Neighbouring Islands with experienced Local Skipper 35ft Cabin Cruiser US$80 per person Trips to St. Vincent by arrangement Call: 458 3086 / 495 2617 "A fabulous day out!"
BALANCE TOURS
BLUE STAR YACHT CHARTERSEnjoy the luxury of your very own private skippered yacht
Affordable tailor-made day & overnight charters around the Grenadines
50ft Beneteau Yacht based in Bequia
www.sailbluestar.com [email protected] Tel: (784) 455 6976
Mustique, Tobago Cays, St Vincent, Mayreau, Canouan and beyond
∑ Dive trips at 9:00, 11:30 anD 2:30 Mon – sat∑ easter special! 10% disc. for certified divers & yachties ∑ paDi Discover scuba to assistant instructor∑ sales & service of most brands of scuba gear
PADI
personalized service means a great value… Unequaled experience!next to Mac’s pizzeria 458-3826 vHF 68
BeQUia Dive aDventUres • paDi
Activities
www.friendshiprose.com [email protected]: (784) 457 3888
eAting Out
KIWI ...at your leisure! 35ft Motor Cruiser
Want to experience Mustique, Isle de Quatre, Petit Nevis or go someplace else?
Call a well travelled seaman at 526-2386 to arrange!
DE REEf Bar and Restaurant on the Beach Delicious lunches - Delightful dinners
Sunday 2 - 4.30pm: Live Music froM st. vincent: “Kinetic”LOWER Bay OPEn daILy TEL: 458 3958VHF CH 68
mac’s pizzeria Open 11:00am - 10:00pm Situated between Gingerbread and The Fig Tree Open 7 days a week! Reservations VHF ch 68, tel: 458-3474
Daily Flights to:Barbados and St. Lucia
Want to fly to Mustique or St. Vincent from Bequia? Tel: (784) 457 5124 [email protected] Call us for details!
Daily Scheduled Flights
to and from Barbados!
www.svgair.co
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BEQUIA N
orth
Fitness / HeAltH
Dr. Gregory ThomasBequia: Mondays & Thursdays, 3pm – 6pm
Office upstairs Bequia Venture, phone 458-3937Kingstown, St. Vincent: Tuesdays & Fridays 8am - 2pm
Sprott Bros. Plaza, Bay Street, 2nd floorFor appointments phone 485-6449
SATI YOGA CLASSES Vigorous - Mon & Fri 9:30 to 11:00am
Gentle Stretch - Wed 4:30 to 5:20pm Beginners, men and women welcome!
Plantation House DeckPHOnE PATrICIA - 454-0939
Reconnective HealingSchedule your appointment with a trained practitioner
Cristina FabregasReconnective Healing Practitioner, Level 3
(784) 527 1640 [email protected] additional information
please visit www.TheReconnection.com
GENERAL INFORMATIONTaxis/Water Taxis call VHF on Channel 68
Dollar Vans depart regularly from Port Elizabeth
Bequia Hospital 458 3294
Bequia Police Station 458 3350 VHF 16 “ZedQS Bequia”
Post Office Mon - Fri: 9.00am-12noon, 1pm-3.00pm Saturday closed
Customs & Immigration: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 4pm (closed 12-1pm), Sat: 8.30am - 12 noon, 3pm - 6pm, Sun: 9am - 12 noon; 3pm - 6pmAn overtime fee may be charged - Clearing in and out outside office hours and on Public Holidays is normally possible by arrangement.
rEal EstatE / Villa rEntals
SPRING 33,000Sqft US$175,000 (110,000 GBP)
fRIENDSHIP 20,000Sqft & UP fRom US$200,000 (125,000 GBP)
PARK 43,560Sqft & UP fRom US$440,000 (275,000 GBP)
StUNNING VIEWS GREAt PRICES CALL 458-3544
LAND FOR SALETwo adjacent lots totalling
34,024 sq ft in Friendship BayFabulous Views: Friendship Bay and Beach, Isle de Quatre
Contact Cathy: (784) 495 9929or email: [email protected]
'Bequia this Week' on-line: www.begos.com/thisweek.pdf
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sErVicEs / shOpping
BeQuia sailinG CluB 2011 reGaTTa T-sHirTs!
Great souvenirs!
also ladies strap Tops, ladies Tanks Caps & Canvas Bags
For sale at the Tourism Office
TOP SOIL For Sale“The Best Quality in Bequia”
Located on the left hand side of the well in Spring
• Contact Oslyn BunyanTel: 457 3147 / 528 9891 or 497 3692
Bequia HarBour
The Wheres & WhaTs B
ack StreetF
ront Street
Tourism Association Office
Post Office, Customs& Immigration
Main Ferry DockHospital
Dinghy Dock
New Dinghy Dock
Day Charters /Cruise Ship Tenders
Bank
Market Square
Market Dock
Gas Station
Pharmacy
St. Mary’s Anglican Church (1829)
Admiralty Bay
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DinghyDock
Yacht Garbage Containers
Public Toilets
Almond Tree
Clive Tannis Playing Field Basketball Football
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Port Elizabeth
Model Boat Shop
Fuel Dock/Bequia Marina
Bequia TourismAssociation
www.bequiatourism.comPhone: (784) 458 3286
BEAUTIFUL LOT ON SPRING ESTATE25,542 sq ft
Fabulous views, 5 minutes walk from beach – access road and utilities in place
Priced to sell at under US$8 per sq foot!Email: [email protected] Tel: 458 3518
ServiceS / Shopping
• design & construction of your dream garden • garden maintenance• irrigation systems - design and installation
CREATIVE LANDSCAPECall Andrew or Delphine for a free consultationCell: 533 1500 or 533 1600 • Landline: 458 [email protected] www.hadleygardens.com Based in Bequia
Landscaping • Irrigation Design & Installation Garden Consultancy & MaintenancePlant Sales • Disease & Pest Control
Over 8 years of experience on Mustique Now operating on Bequia for 3 ½ years
EARL TASH, MANAGING DIRECTORSt. Vincent, P.O. Box 2882 Hopewell Main Road
Tel: 784 570 2882 [email protected]
Nature ZoneLower Bay, Bequia
Organically Grown Herbs & Vegetables Roquette/Arugula, Asian & Mustard Greens Mixed Salads, String Beans & much more…
Harvest Fresh Daily! Ask for JacquelineOpen Mon to Sat 9am - 5pm Tel: 458 3793
Doris Fresh FooDNow located in Back street! (formerly Le Petit Jardin)
Imported meats, cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables.Fine wines and spirits!
open Mon - sat 8am - 5pm sundays 8am – 11.30am
Tel: 458 3625 [email protected]
Downstairs Coco’s Place, OcarGreat selection of cold Meats,
Juices, Baguettes, Olive Oil , frozen Meats, Fish, Shellfish & Vegetables
Try our Baguette Sandwiches & fantastic smoothies! Delivery can be aranged!
Tel: 458 3485 or VHF 68Mon - Fri 8.30 - 5pm • Sat 8.30 - 2.00pm
Produced and published by Outhouse Graphics Inc © 2011 For advertising space and rate details contact [email protected] or call: 457 3649 Printed by Quik-Print (St. Vincent) Ltd
FOR SALE
Noah’s arkadeA unique Treasure Trove of Enchanting Island Gifts
In the Harbour on Back Street - opp. Doris’ Fresh Food Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm • Saturday: 9am – 1pm
Tel: (784) 458 3424
NEW LOCATION!
Enhancing tEchnology * ProtEcting PEoPlE
DEtEction SyStEmS Tailored to meet your needs
•Call Andy Jagger Cell: 430 1340 Landline: 458 3732Email: [email protected]
We install: • Intruder Alarms • Fire Detection • CCTV • Access Control • Security Lighting • Automatic Gates
Ambois Nursery, Friendship Bay Naturally Better Plants!
Wide selection of herbs & houseplants, raised and nurtured in our own nutrient-rich organic compost. Parsley, lavender,
oregano, peppermint, cilantro, tomatoes & much more available. Organic Ambois Apiary Honey • Honey Coconut Granola
Open Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 2pm-5pm or call 497 7194 email: [email protected]
The Garden BoutiqueWe Make Hand Painted Batik
Caribbean Designer Wear& Jewellery - new designs just in!
open daily 8.30 - 6pm Tel: 458 3892 Opp. St. Mary’s Church
Large selection of Beautiful FurnitureWe also sell pottery, hammocks & baskets
Upstairs behind St. Mary’s Church (enter by Island Things Boutique)Mon – Fri 9.30 am till 1pm or by appointment
Call Yvonne: 498 7137 or 458 3288 Call Agneta: 430 5021
Gourmet shop for all your provision
liquor, wine, cheese, fruit, meat &
everything else you need!
best price in bequiatel: 458-3443
open from 10am to 6pm