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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
2012
Fri 24th
Sat 25th
Sun 26th
Mon 27th
NO. 537 Feb 24th - Mar 1st
To advertise in this publication, contact us by Tuesday of each week! Bequia this Week on-line magazine flip version: www.begos.com
Tel: (784) 457 3649 [email protected]
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Bequia Sailing Club - Meeting at the Green Boley at 5pm - members and non-members welcome!Mango‘s Beach Bar & Restaurant - Open daily for Lunch & Dinner - right by the beach in Lower Bay 458 3361Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - We are open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner right by the sea! VHF 68/458 1600Papa’s Bar, Ocar – Mon-Sat from 11am, Sun from 5pm friendly bar, stunning terrace views, delicious cuisine 457 3443 Jack's Bar - Open Monday to Sunday from 11am until VHF 68/457 3762Tantie Pearl’s – Lobster Special: 2 courses EC$75, on Fri, Sun, Mon, Wed, also regular menu, res. pl VHF 68/457 3160De Bistro – Daily from 7am B'fast, lunch, dinner, Jerk & BBQ Friday 5pm, Happy Hours daily 5-7pm: Carib 3 for $10 457 3482Maria’s French Terrace – Song & Guitar - Amanda Gooding Live from 6.30pm, Sunset HH 5pm - 7pm VHF 68/458 3337L’Auberge, Hamilton - Prix fixe menu only EC$80 or a la carte, live lobster - Stan & Cora live! VHF 68/457 3555Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina – A la carte dining, Live Music! 458 3900Coco’s Place, Ocar - Delicious food, daily Lunch & Dinner, Andy Cruickshank live on keyboard & vocals! VHF 68/458 3463The Fig Tree - Authentic local cuisine, open 11am until... next to Mac‘s Pizzeria, “Patches” live tonight! VHF 68/457 3008
Royal Visit to Bequia - HRH the Earl & Countess of Wessex, tree planting under Almond Tree, after 3pm, everyone welcome!Tantie Pearl’s – Delicious Caribbean Curry Special, 2 courses only EC$60, from 6.30pm, also regular menu, res. pl VHF 68/457 3160Gingerbread Restaurant & Cafe – Open daily, right by the water. Breakfast, lunch & dinner! VHF 68/458 3800Maranne’s Ice Cream, Gingerbread Cafe - Sundaes, sorbets and yoghurt too! Open daily 10am–5.30pm 458 3041Papa’s Bar, Ocar – Saturday Special Oxtail Soup, live dinner music by guitarist “Flashy” 457 3443 Coco’s Place, Ocar - Great spot, delicious food, daily Lunch & Dinner, Amanda Gooding live! VHF 68/458 3463Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - Famous Lobster dinner, live music J. Gool and De Real Ting, res. please VHF 68/458 1600Keegan’s, Lower Bay – Karaoke - Mingle by the beach, BBQ & cold drinks, from 7pm until… VHF 68/458 3530
De Reef, Lower Bay – The place to be on Sunday, great sandwiches & lunches, dinner by res. VHF 68/458 3958Coco’s Place, Ocar - World Famous West Indian Buffet Lunch only EC$49, sports TV live! VHF 68/458 3463Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - Enjoy Sunday lunch by the beach in Friendship, live stringband music from 12pm VHF 68/458 1600Papa’s Bar, Ocar – Open from 5pm for sunset cocktails and dinner 457 3443 Gingerbread Restaurant – Curries our Speciality - Live music with J. Gool & De Real Ting VHF 68/458 3800L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool, lunch & dinner, great harbour view, Stan & Cora live! VHF 68/457 3555
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, snorkeling, exploring, US$140, kids free! VHF16/495 0886/9The Fig Tree - Authentic local cuisine, open from 11am until... Next to Macs Pizzeria, dinner res please 457 3008Eileen’s Market@L’Auberge - Open Daily! Fresh prepared Local Fish & much more... See ad page 6 457 3500L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool, open for lunch & dinner. Stan & Cora live on keyboard & sax VHF 68/457 3555
International Brokers Local Experts
It's our 12th Anniversary! Real Estate Brokers & Bespoke Travel Agents
Experience & Expertise Est. 2000Yacht Charter Brokers & Villa Rental ManagersBequia: 1 (784) 496 0654 • 1 (784) 526 23 86London: 44 (0) 203 468 55 92 [email protected]
www.grenadine-escape.com
Eating Out
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SpecialSOpen daily
Fabulous open-air terrace overlooking Admiralty Bay
Dine under the starsWednesdays - Italian Night
Open Mon-Sat 11am ‘til... Sun 5pm ‘til... Reservations: 457-3443 Free WiFi
Tues 28th
Wed 29th
Thurs 1st
DE REEf Bar and Restaurant on the Beach Wednesdays “Bequia Style Lunch”:
Choice of 2 meats fish or chicken, lots of local sides + dessert only EC$40
LOWER BAY OPEN DAILY TEL: 458 3958
VHF CH 68
[email protected] www.bequiabeach.com Res: 458 1600 or 458 3368
Experience the true Caribbean • Daily Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerNew Chefs • New Menu • Weekly Entertainment
Check our listings for details on the front page of this issue!
Bagatelle Restaurant
Fabulous Beachside Restaurant & Beach BarDaily Sunset Happy Hour 5pm - 7pm
Open Daily from 8am until… Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerFriday Live music, Song & Guitar -
Amanda Gooding from 6.30pm
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Mustique, famous bars, lunch on board, US$140, kids free VHF16/495 0886/9Tantie Pearl’s – Grilled Jerk Chicken & Fish! 2 Courses EC$65, from 6.30pm, also regular menu, res. pl! VHF 68/457 3160The Fig Tree - Authentic local cuisine, open daily from 11am, dinner res please, Amanda Gooding live! VHF 68/457 3008Jack's Bar - Beach BBQ with “Flashy” at Princess Margaret Beach VHF 68/457 3762
L’Auberge, Hamilton - Open for lunch & dinner, prix fixe menu only EC$80 - Stan & Cora live! VHF 68/457 3555De Reef – “Bequia Style Lunch”: Choice of 2 meats fish or chicken, lots of local sides + dessert only EC$40 VHF 68/458 3958Papa’s Bar, Ocar – Italian Night, drink & dine under the stars on our terrace 457 3443 Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - Sizzling BBQ Buffet - Caribbean flavours on the beach in Friendship, live music res. pl. VHF 68/458 1600Keegan’s, Lower Bay – Movie Mingle: “Water for Elephants”, BBQ & cold drinks by the beach, from 7pm VHF 68/458 3530
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, snorkeling, exploring, US$140, kids free! VHF16/495 0886/9Tantie Pearl’s – As filmed and featured on Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations” VHF 68/457 3160Frangipani - World-famous Barbecue & Jump-up with the Elite Steel Band - res. essential! VHF 68/458 3255
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
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
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
“Stan & Cora” LIVE on Friday, Sunday, Monday & Wednesday“Socony” live on Tuesdays!Spectacular view
of Admiralty Bay
& West Cay!
Tel: 457 3555 • VHF 68 • [email protected] • Closed on Thursdays
Dive Bequia“The Best Kept Secret
of the Grenadines”Est. 27 years
Experience the Underwater World• Guided scuba and snorkel trips every day!• Free 'Discover Scuba Lesson' Tuesdays at 1pm• Diving & snorkeling equipment hire. Nitrox available!• PADI courses up to Assistant [email protected] +1(784) 458 3504 +1(784) 495 9929Located on Belmont Walkway by the Gingerbread Hotel
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
Mango art Studio “Bequia Reflections”Books, Drawings & Paintings by Julie Lea Watercolours by Peter Carr Original Art from EC$50 - great gifts!Visitors welcome by appointment - (784) 455 4677
Belmont Bequia Outdoor Art SessionsLed by Julie Lea - Thursdays 2 - 4.30pm
Bring your own art materials or use those provided, have lunch and spend a relaxing afternoon painting
at Dawn's Creole Cafe, on beautiful Industry Beach. Beginners encouraged!
Details & Sign-up: (784)-455-4677
AA Do you need help to control your addiction?
Worried about your drinking habits?Want to stop but don’t know how?
AA meets at 4.00pm on Wednesdays at Dawn’s on Industry Beach& at 5.00pm on Tuesdays at the Community Centre, Paget Farm
For info/transport call Doug 495 2055 or Dave 433 9505
www.friendshiprose.com [email protected]: (784) 457 3888
Activities / services
INVITATION TO:ACTION BEQUIA UPDATE ON CHARITABLE
ACTIVITIES & FUNDINGTUESDAY 28 FEBRUARY at THE GINGERBREAD 5PM to 7PM
Drinks and light refreshments will be served.Topics for discussion will include:
• BELMONT WALKWAY RECONSTRUCTION• EXISTING AND FUTURE PROJECTS• RECEIVING TAX RECEIPTS FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS• Q & A SESSION FOR YOUR SUGGESTIONS AND FEEDBACKIntended primarily for Bequia residents and long term visitors, we need to
have an idea of numbers. Please let us know if you plan to come: email [email protected] or call: 593 7485
For background information on Action Bequia visit www.actionbequia.org
www.actionbequia.orgBridge Anyone?Are there any Bridge Players on Bequia
who would like an afternoon social session of party bridge?
Contact Monica:457 3408 / 526 3932
BEQUIA SAILING CLUB 2012 EASTER REGATTA
T-ShIRTS, BAGS, LADIES STRAP TOPS & TANKS
Great Gifts & Souvenirs!For sale at the Tourism Office
Bequia HarBour
The Wheres & WhaTs
Bequia TourismAssociation
www.bequiatourism.comPhone: (784) 458 3286
Dinghy Dock St. Mary’s Anglican Church (1829)
Back S
treetFront S
treet
Tourism Association Office
Post Office, Customs& Immigration
Main Ferry Dock
Hospital
New Dinghy Dock
Day Charters /Cruise Ship Tenders
Bank
Market Square
Market Dock
Gas Station
PharmacyAdmiralty 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 MarinaT
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
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Bequia SuNSHiNe SCHooL auCTioN 2012 a HuGe SuCCeSS!a packed crowd came to support the Bequia Sunshine School for
Children with Special needs at the Gingerbread last Sunday for another very successful fund-raising event. a big thank you to all the friends of the school who either donated items to be sold, or whose spirited bidding led to some amazing prices!
The grand total raised for the day, including bar sales, food sales, school-made crafts, donations and the auction itself came to over $21,000 which will go a long way towards the eC$75,000 that the school requires each year to function.
The Board of the Sunshine School for Children with Special Needs would like to extend their thanks to: Frangipani Hotel, L’auberge des Grenadines, Sailors’ Café, Coco’s Place, Jack’s Bar, Papa’s restaurant, Hairoun Brewery, Mountain Top Water, Knight’s Trading, Dive Bequia, Caribbean Woods, roland Gourmet, de reef, de Bistro and Mac’s Pizzeria for their generosity in providing drinks or food for the bar.
Thanks also to Bequia Beach Hotel, for their donation of Dinner, Bed and Breakfast; and to those restaurants who donated lunches or dinners: De reef, Mango’s, Maria’s French Terrace, Tantie Pearl’s, Nando’s, Dawn’s Creole, Jack & renee for dinner at Maria’s French Terrace, Pizza Hut for a pizza voucher; to S/Y Mirounga for
the trip to isle de quatre, to The Friendship rose for their Day Trip for Two, and to Patricia for Yoga lessons, Monique for a massage, Lydia for a facial massage, Fabio Gasparotto for tennis lessons; to indra for a selection of her home-baked breads and finally to Doris who donated the magnificent gourmet food basket as the raffle prize, which brought in so much money!
Special thank you must go also to Sabrina Mitchell and Pat Mitchell, for allowing us the use of the Gingerbread restaurant, the staff at Gingerbread for all their help on the day, to elfic for the use of his Pa system.
and of course a big, big thank you to all the volunteers who gave their time and effort so willingly over many weeks, to ensure the smooth running of the event.
We hope to continue the tradition of holding an auction each year, and look forward to seeing you all in 2013!
Meanwhile, make a note in your diary – the Annual Junble Sale and Book Sale will be held this year on Saturday March 31st, from 9am, under the almond Tree – don’t miss it!
anne Martindale, Chairperson
+1 (784) 457 3888+1 (784) 457 3739+1 (784) 529 8046+1 (784) 455 0969
reAl estAte / villA rentAls …continued on next page
rEal EstatE / Villa rEntals
‘Bequia this Week’ Online:
www.begos.com/thisweek.pdf
• 2-Bed, 2-bath Stone House US$550,000
• 2-Bed, 2-bath House in Spring US$315,000 (half share)
• 2-Bed, 2-bath House US$500,000
• New 4-bed, 4½-bath House, Spring US$900,000
• 3 lots of 30,000 sq.ft. each, Spring US$175,000 (per lot)
• Selection of Government Lots also available
TeL: 458-3544
Call for building lots at Friendship Spring and Park 458-3544
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
HAPPY FEET - HEALTHY BODYREFLExOLOgYThe Ancient Art of Foot Massage
Canadian CertifiedThe holistic art which stimulates, heals and relaxes naturally
Stressed Out?For an appointment at Village Apartments
Call Val at 458 3883
The Healthy Way Acupuncture and Qigong
by Yukiko Duncan, Lic.Ac. (MA, USA)upstairs Bequia Venture store in Port Elizabeth, Bequia
By appointment only, call 457-3631 or 431-6782or e-mail [email protected]
New!! Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture☺
SATI YOGA CLASSES Intermediate - Mon & Thurs 9.30 to 11am
Private yoga & fitness sessions available
Beginners, men and women welcome!Yoga mats available, bring your own towel
For More InFo Call: (784) 454-0939
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
sErVicEs / sHOpping …continued on next page
• Landscaping • Irrigation Design & Installation Sales• Garden Consultancy & Maintenance• Plant Sales • Disease & Pest Control• Gardener Training Over 8 years of experience on Mustique Now operating on Bequia for 4 years
EARL TASH, MANAGING DIRECTOR Tel: 533 0899St. Vincent, P.O. Box 2882 Hopewell Main Road
Tel: (784) 570 2882 [email protected]
ServiceS / Shopping
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]
EilEEn’s MarkEtFresh prepared, ready to eat, 100% organic
Wide Selection of Local Fish plus Lobster, Conch, Beef, Pork & much more...
Open daily 9am - 4.30pm • Sun 9am - 12 noonDinghy Dock
Tel: 457 3500 [email protected] Located at L’Auberge des Grenadines, Hamilton
Now opeN!
KD’s Home-maDe TreaTsSUPPLIER OF QUALITY CAKES, BREAD & OTHER
SWEET TREATS FOR EVERY OCCASION You ask us and we bake it! Place your Cake orders early! Contact Debra Davis @ 457-3527 / 532-9094 [email protected]
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
The U
pper
Crust Bequia
We bake to your request and deliver
to your door! Specialty breads, pastries and BBQ cornerCall or email Indra: 431 2044
[email protected] for product list & weekly specials
The Garden BoutiqueLarge Selection of colourful
Caribbean Designer WearBeach Wear Jewellery
We Make Hand Painted BatikOpen Mon - Sat 8.30am - 6pm
Tel: 458 3892 Opp. St. Mary’s Church
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
CARIBBEAN WOODS LtdLumberyard, Paints & Sundries, WoodshopOpen M-F 8.15am to 4pm • Sat 9am to 12pm
Call 457-3000 behind Courts Department Store in Ocar/Hamilton
[email protected] • caribwoods.comWe carry a complete supply of:
African sapele, Greenheart, Kabukalli, Andiroba, Teak, Red Cedar, Cherry Ply & Brown Copaiba PlyPine all sizes, Groove Ply, Ext. Ply & Marine PlyHarris paints, Hammerite paints, Cabot, Flood
& Watco finishes, Varnish, Paint Sundries & more!
10% Discount for Cash or Local Check
NOW OPEN IN BEQUIA!Downstairs Coco’s Place, Ocar
Check out our Take-away/ Eat-in Menu!
Petite baguette, salads & croissants.Enjoy smoothies, delicious juices,
wine by the glass & our ice cold beers.
Wide selection of frozen and cold meats, frozen fish, seafood, vegetables & fruits.
To pre-order call: 458 3485Open Mon – Thu 8 - 5pm • Fri 8 – 6pm
Saturday - Sunday 8 - 2pm
Large selection of Beautiful Furniture We 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