bequia this week
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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
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BEQUIATHIS WEEK
NO. 438 Dec 11th - Dec 17th
2009
Produced and published by Outhouse Graphics Inc © 2009 For advertising space and rate details contact [email protected] or call: 457 3649 Printed by Quik-Print (St. Vincent) Ltd
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Visit Mustique, famous bars, lunch on board, US$125 all inc. VHF16/495 0886/9Dive Bequia - Discover SCUBA free today @ 1.30pm, next to Gingerbread, for res. call Cathy 458 3504/495 9929Maria’s French Terrace – Free WiFi, daily B, L, D, Happy Hour 5:30-7:30, 2 for 1 drinks, CD bar music - Jazz VHF 68/458 3337Coco’s Place, Ocar - “The best West Indian food”, daily for lunch & dinner, Elvis live on pan VHF 68/458 3463Ocean Life Drive-Through, Ocar – Christmas Lighting up from 6pm until...!Tantie Pearl’s – Lobster Special Dinner daily EC$85 inc. starter, or choose from our regular menu, res. pl VHF 68/457 3160Devil’s Table - ”Eurobbean“ Fusion dinner, Caribbean Chef of the Year Bobo Bergstrom, live reggae 458 3900/3222L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Blues piano & sax from 8.30pm til… Prix fixe menu EC$80, live Lobster! VHF 68/457 3555Bamboo Chute Resort, Belmont - Come and enjoy our Pool Party from 5.30pm until… VHF 68/457 3175Firefly, Spring - Uncle Louis live piano from 6.30pm, delicious EC$60 Plantation Menu, res. essential! 458 3414
Exhibition of Paintings by Louloune - Claude Victorine's Studio, Lower Bay, from 10am, also Weds 458 3150Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Open from 11 am to close Tuesday to Sunday, Mondays closed VHF 68/457 3762Moskito Beach Bar – ”Jus Grillin" Dinner with Chef Bobo Bergstrom, Bequia's Country Relatives live! VHF 68/458 3222Mac’s Pizzeria - Enjoy a Pizza on the waterfront - Live Steel Pan Music from 6.30 - 9.30pm, reservation suggested 458 3474Tantie Pearl’s – Delicious 2-course Curry Dinner Special, EC$60, great sunset harbour view, reserv. please VHF 68/457 3160Bagatelle at Bequia Beach - Lobster Fest with Uncle Louis on piano. 3-course lobster menu at EC$105! VHF 68/458 1600Bamboo Chute Resort, Belmont - Live Music by ”Kool Strummings“ – dinner reservations suggested VHF 68/457 3175
Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Chef Bobo Bergstrom's famous Sunday Brunch from 1pm VHF 68/457 3762Bagatelle at Bequia Beach Hotel - Lazy Sunday lunch at the beach - Relax in our hammocks or loungers VHF 68/458 1600Coco’s Place, Ocar - West Indian buffet Lunch: Curry, fish & more - only EC$45, open daily VHF 68/458 3463Maria’s French Terrace – Free WiFi, daily B, L, D, H H 5:30-7:30, 2 for 1 drinks, Live Music/Dancing-Jackie & Friends VHF 68/458 3337Dawn's Creole, Industry - Open daily for Lunch Specials, Snacks, Sunday Party 458 3400Firefly, Spring - Special Sunday Lunch Roast or Curry - or light selection - relaxing and welcoming! 458 3414Frangipani Hotel - Waterfront Bar, solo pan artist Elvis Seales from 5pm, dinner from 6.30pm VHF 68/458 3255L’Auberge, Hamilton - Music Night, Live Blues from 8.30pm til… Prix fixe menu EC$80, live Lobster! VHF 68/457 3555Gingerbread Restaurant – Dinner music by “J Gool & de Real Ting ” Bequia folk songs, calypso & more VHF 68/458 3800
Open All Day, Every Day - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Free WIFIFri 11th - Happy Hour 5:30 - 7:30, 2 for 1 drinks, CD bar music - Jazz
Sun 13th - Happy Hour 5:30 - 7:30, 2 for 1 drinks, Live Music/Dancing -J ackie & Friends Wed 16th - Happy Hour 5:30 - 7:30, 2 for 1 drinks, CD bar music - Jazz
www.marias-french-terrace.com email: [email protected]
Deadline for the Special Christmas Issue (Fri 18th - Fri 25th inclusive) is Tuesday 15th December at 4.30pm
Please contact us in good time with all your holiday details and activities [email protected] 457 3649 or 532 9554
ATTEnTion All ADVErTiSErS!
BEQUIA THIS WEEK…continued from front page
Eating Out
Mac’s Pizzeria - Scrabble Night, starts at 4.30pm. Happy Hour 4-5pm, own boards welcome, teams pl. call in advance! 458 3474L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Blues piano & sax from 8.30pm til… Prix fixe menu EC$80, live Lobster! VHF 68/457 3555Moskito Beach Bar – Open daily for lunch and dinner, beautiful beachside setting VHF 68/458 3222
Sunshine School, Port Elizabeth – Christmas Concert - songs and performances by the students, 2pm, see ad page 4Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force Band - Christmas Performance under the Almond Tree, 4pmDevil’s Table, Bequia Marina - Open Tues – Sun from 4pm until… food for Pirates and Admirals! 458 3900/3222Bagatelle at Bequia Beach - Try our signature cocktails at our Beach Bar - open 10am till late VHF 68/458 1600Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Open from 11 am to close Tuesday to Sunday, Mondays closed VHF 68/457 3762
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, reef snorkeling, exploring, US$125 all inc. VHF16/495 0886/9Maria’s French Terrace – Free WiFi, daily B, L, D, Happy Hour 5:30-7:30, 2 for 1 drinks, CD bar music - Jazz VHF 68/458 3337Dawn's Creole, Industry - Seafood Dinner: Lobster, mixed Seafood Platter or grilled chicken, res. please! 458 3400Bagatelle at Bequia Beach Hotel - Enjoy our new menu in Bagatelle Restaurant on the beachfront VHF 68/458 1600Tantie Pearl’s – Grilled Fish Special! 2-Course Dinner EC$60 or choose from regular menu, res. please VHF 68/457 3160
Frangipani - World-famous Barbecue & Jump-up with the Elite Steel Band - res. essential! VHF 68/458 3255Maranne’s Ice Cream, Gingerbread Cafe - Sundaes, sorbets and yoghurt too! Open daily 10am–5.30pm 458 3041L’Auberge, Hamilton - Music Night, Live Blues from 8.30pm til… Prix fixe menu EC$80, live Lobster! VHF 68/457 3555
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Thur 17th
Firefly Plantation HotelSunday Lunch Special Enjoy a delicious Sunday Roast,
home-cooked Curry or light lunch selection
Open daily from 8.30am for Breakfast, lunch and Plantation Dinner at EC$60 - Or just come for a cool drink , ginger tea or freshly brewed coffee
Booking advised www.fireflybequia.com Tel: 458 3414Plantation Tours on Request
mac’s pizzeria Situated between Frangipani and Plantation House
Scrabble Night Every Monday 4.30pmHappy Hour 4-5pm - Boards provided
Open daily 11am - 10pm Reservations VHF ch 68, tel: 458-3474
[email protected] www.bequiabeach.com Tel: 458 1600
Saturday - LOBSTER FESTwith Uncle Louis on piano from 7pm
Hairoun and Rum Punch EC$5!
Bagatelle Restaurant
Dawn’s Creole Industry Crescent Beach Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner by res Reserve now for our Christmas Day Dinner & Old Year’s Night Full Moon Dinner with The Country Relatives live! Tel: 458 3400
L’Auberge des grenAdinesin HAMILTON • Open daily for Lunch & Dinner
Gourmet French Cuisine • Excellent wines3-Course prix fixe Menu only EC$80
or choose à la carte! Live Lobster Pool!
Sensational Live Blues/Jazz – Stan & Cora Piano & SaxThur, Fri, Sun & Mon - 8.30pm til…
Music Night Happy Hour from 10pm:Select mixers only EC$5!
Tel: 457 3555 • VHF 68 • [email protected] • Free WIFI
Activities / services
BEQUIA SUNSHINE SCHOOLCHRISTMAS CONCERT
Tuesday 15th Dec at 2pmSONGS AND PERFORMANCESby the Sunshine School Students
Come and enjoy the spirit of Xmas –Everyone very welcome!
JULENE’S HOMEMADE CAKESChristmas, Holiday and Special cakes made to orderBlack Cake (traditional at Xmas!) EC$80Cheesecake EC$45Chocolate Cake (iced) EC$60 Creamy Banana Nut Bread EC$25 Call Julene at 432 4858 or leave your order at the Bequia Tourism office
PARADISE PRIMARY SCHOOLFriday 18th December at 1pm De Reef, Lower Bay
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Christmas starts here - don’t miss it!
Dive Bequia (23 years of diving Bequia)• Try the world’s most popular intro to SCUBA• 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]
BEQUIA MARITIME MUSEUMOcar, 3 min. from Sargeant’s Model Boat ShopBoatbuilding, Model Boats,
History and more…Open Mon-Sat from10am, Sundays by appointment
US$5 contribution requestedFor more info call 457 3685 / 495 8559
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
SAIL WITH BLUE STAR YACHT CHARTERSEnjoy the luxury of your very own private skippered yacht
We specialise in tailor-made day and overnight charters around the beautiful islands of the Caribbean aboard our fantastic 50ft Beneteau, Polair Star - Based in Bequia
Daily rates from $100.00 US per personMustique, Tobago Cays, The Grenadines, Antigua, St Lucia and beyond!
www.sailbluestar.com [email protected] Tel: (784) 455 6976
YACHTMASTER SHORE-BASED COURSE8 day course, includes Books, Course Notes, RYA Exam Papers, Certificates on completion
Apply in writing to: John Cawsey, Yachtmaster Instructorc/o Post Office, BequiaCost EC$1950 - First course 23 Nov Details call 455 7631
www.friendshiprose.com [email protected]
the # 1 choice for travel
The # 1choice for all your travel needs along with the best service.
our agents rose and Natasha will attend to all your travel needs with efficiency and courtesy,
and make suggestions to assist you in planning your journey.We are Agents for SVG Air and Grenadine Airways!
Tel: BequiA 458-3062 KinGSToWn 457-1841
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
Bequia Mount Gay Music Fest 2010 January 28th - 31st
Info: www.begos.com/bequiamusicfest Phone: (784) 457 3286 [email protected]
thurs 28, 9pm: elite Steel orchestra @ frangipani hotelfri 29, 8.30pm: Mustique Blues Festival in Bequia @ De reefSat 30, 1pm: Jazz & Blues by the beach @ Bequia Beach hotel
Sat 30, 8.30pm: caribbean clash! TRn Band, Papa Winnie, neXCYX, TobyArmstrong, Mount Gay Blues Band @ De reefSun 31, 1pm: afternoon Jam Mount Gay rum Surprise Party
reAl estAte / villA rentAls
Old FOrt EstatEs “Building your…
…Caribbean Dream”Originally from Europe, we have lived in The Grenadines
for over 30 years. We know the islands and would be happy to assist in the search & choice of a perfect property for you…
Phone: (784) 458 3440 [email protected]
Views+breeze+beach+priVacy +protectiVe coVenants
Ocean Ridge Estates at Crescent Beach Acre+ Lots from $440KFriendship Groves at Friendship Bay HALf Acre+ Lots from $180K
svG 784-458-3544usa 843-545-6439
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
ShOpping / SErvicES …cOntinuEd On pagE 6
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From a top London hair salonNow located in Port Elizabeth behind Porthole / Vet ‘s Office. Closed Sundays & Mondays Appts advised – or just drop by!
[email protected] appointment
call 455 5820
hEalth / fitnESS / BEauty
Dr. Gregory ThomasChiropractor
in Bequia: Mondays & Thursdays, 3pm – 6pm Office upstairs Bequia Venture, phone 458-3937
in Kingstown, St. Vincent, 97 Granby Street: Tuesdays & Fridays 8am – 2pm
for appointments phone 485-6449
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
every body needs a massageSpe cializing in couples massage
Marc Erdrich/Ruth Boergermassage therapists
At your hotel or villa
By appointment 784-457-5625784-430-5763
Manicures • Pedicures • Massage Body Wraps and much more
Prices start from US$15 - 10% discount with this ad Open daily 8-4pm or by appointment
Bamboo Chute SpaBelmont
VHF Ch 68 Tel: (784) 457 3175
HAPPY FEET - HEALTHY BODYREFLExOLOgY
The Ancient Art of Foot MassageCanadian Certified
The holistic art which stimulates, heals and relaxes naturally
Stressed Out?For an appointment call Val at 458 3883
for beautIful CarIbbean GIfts
noah’s arkaDe located atFrangipani Hotel BequiaMon - Fri: 9am - 1pm, 3 - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm Tel: (784) 458 3424
The Garden BoutiqueNew Collection of colourful
Caribbean Designer WearBeach Wear Jewellery
We Make Hand Painted BatikOpen Mon to Sat 8.30am - 6pm
Tel: 458 3892 Opp. St. Mary’s Church
Beautiful, handcrafted furniture and decorative pottery
Huge selection also includes hammocks and basketsUpstairs behind St. Mary’s Church (enter by Island Things Boutique)
Mon – Fri 9.30 am till 1pm or by appointment458 3518 or 430 5021
Exquisite hand-crafted
Red TaRa JewelleRyContemporary and elegant design, Swarovski crystals,
silver, pearls, semi-precious stonesGreat gifts - beautiful accessories
for Xmas and New YearREd TaRa jewellery is sold in Boutiques in Canada, US & Barbados
Call for an appointment: 454-0939
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]
Hopewell Main Road P.O. Box 2882 St Vincent West IndiesTel: 784 451 3971 Fax: 784 451 3083
Email: [email protected]•Pruninganddebrisremoval•Propertymaintenance•Gardeningservices
In search of a gardener? Well look no further!We provide competent gardening services
and can maintain and enhance your property.
• 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
A Personal Guide To
Beautiful Bequia80 minutes DVD shot
over the last thirty years… only EC$40Sold at the Bequia Bookshop or contact John Cawsey at St. Mary’s Anglican Church (mornings) or call 455 7631
Yacht GarbaGe DisposalAshore, there is only one place to dispose of yacht garbage – the skips located off the Fish Market Jetty
next to the Vegetable Market. These are reserved exclusively for yachties’ use. Alternatively, yacht garbage may be delivered “at sea” to Daffodil Marine or other reliable water taxis;
charge usually $3.00 to $5.00 per bag. Dumping in unauthorized places is a prosecutable offence.
help keep bequia clean and Green!
“Ten songs from Bequia” By J. gool
featuring music by Jackie BaptisteCDs now on sale at Maranne’s Ice Cream at Gingerbreadand Bequia Tourism Office - only EC$45 or 2 for EC$80
great gift or Bequia souvenir!
We install:• Intruder Alarms• Fire Detection• CCTV• Access Control• Security Lighting
Enhancing tEchnology * ProtEcting PEoPlE
Call Andy Jagger Cell: 430 1340 Landline: 458 3732Email: [email protected]
DEtEction SyStEmS Tailored to meet your needs
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SVG NATIONAL TRUST Exhibition of Pre-historic
Amerindian Artifacts - - from St. Vincent & the GrenadinesThe Old Public Library, Heritage Square, KingstownMon to Thurs 10am-5pm adm. EC$5 Tel 451 2921
FOR SALE CLASSIC 58ft ALDEN SCHOONER Launched 1998, refitted 2008 for blue water sailing Traditional schooner with all modern systems for safe comfortable cruising Concours d’Elegance winner at Antigua Classics 2008 Price on application
Web: www.jaldevi.com Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 208 123 3143
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
BEQUIA BUMPERS STICKERS!!Great gifts or souvenirs! - only EC$5 (US$2)
Available from Noah's Arkade, Local Color, Doris'All proceeds benefit St. Benedicts Day Nursery & Infant Hospt'l