Friends at the Historic Pig & Whistle Inn - Bathurst

Friends at the Historic Pig & Whistle Inn - Bathurst

About the Friends at the Historic Pig & Whistle Inn - Bathurst Group

After settling in Clumber in 1820, Thomas Hartley moved into Bathurst, building a dwelling on Lot 8 next to his forge in 1825. The Inn was built in 1825. The Inn was built... more »
After settling in Clumber in 1820, Thomas Hartley moved into Bathurst, building a dwelling on Lot 8 next to his forge in 1825. The Inn was built in 1825. The Inn was built next to the Forge, in which Thomas Hartley continued to run his blacksmith business. Bathurst was geographically situated as a stopping place for wagon travellers. « less

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Jannet F.

Jannet

I lived in Grahamstown and Salem, the Pig and Whistle a real institution in the Eastern Cape, lots and lots of very fond memories there.

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Gavin C. 3 months ago • Edit • Well please look us up. Go to "The Historic Pig and Whistle Inn" on Face Book there some great new views and photos. »
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Gavin C.

Gavin

Expedition project.

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Gavin C.

Gavin

The Christmas in July starts now. Thanks to my darling spouse Lucille who understands how to do this stuff, and to Iylsa and the team at...

posted 10 months ago

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Graham W.

Graham

Just had Xmas at Hogsback in Fawty Towers. No Xmas decorations, No Xmas Tree, No Xmas Music, No Xmas Crackers, No Xmas presents (but they...

posted 10 months ago

Gavin C. 10 months ago • Edit • You bet we will. You can tick the trees and the music and the dinner. We cannot get crackers anywhere, but the present is a surprise item »
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Gavin C.

Gavin

Facebook allows for much more information and photographs. See attached link

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Derek P.

Derek

So when are we having a beer?

posted May 28, 2011

Gavin C. June 3, 2011 • Edit • Great to see you Graham »
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Gavin C. Graham W. Gavin C.
Gavin C.

Gavin

Will be on Kowie FM talking with three other guests every Thursday 5 to 7 starting this Thursday. Kowie FM also streams live

Kowie FM 99 doz Zero - the pulse of the sunshine...

posted May 30, 2011

Gavin C. June 3, 2011 • Edit • Hi Vernon, Please come and see us, we are going to the antiques auction in Port Alfred tomorrow »
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Adrian E.

Adrian

Hi Gavin, brings back fond memories for me during National Service. Coincidently my mothers family (Cockcroft) settled there circa 1820....

posted May 26, 2011

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Gavin C.

Gavin

Today Glenn Mccreath (a previous owner) donated a stunning photo for the pub, the beginning of a new history, thanks Glenn

posted May 25, 2011

Pieter F. May 27, 2011 • Edit • Apologies, the comment about the website was from me and not my wife. I have now seen photos of Rod Dry. His beard seems to be his trade mark. »
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Gavin C.

Gavin

Made connection with Kowie FM today, may appear on their station next thursday. Will let you all know

posted May 24, 2011

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Cameron W.

Cameron

My best night ever on one of my golf tours was spent with 7 mates at the Pig and Whistle.

I think we were there for about 8 hours playing drinking games and enjoying the food and service. Stands out as my best memory on any of ...

posted May 25, 2011

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Gavin C.

Gavin

Great farewell at Sasfin this afternoon, great to remain associated with them!

posted April 8, 2011

Gavin C. April 8, 2011 • Edit • Thanks Manie »
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Paul B.

Paul

This is fun. And thats what life's about. Well done. I had my first Calimari and Chips at the P and W, was still doing military service...

Nobody would tell me what it was that I was eating- somebody else was having it and it looked so good I ordered it. Never looked back. ...

posted March 30, 2011

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Stuart L.

Stuart

You better tell everyone where P and G is. All the very best with the project. The Loxton's

posted March 31, 2011

Gavin C. April 1, 2011 • Edit • Thanks Stuart. I will publish a map as soon as I work out how »
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Rita V.

Rita

Hi Gavin, I had a look at the P&W on Google maps. Not sure when I'll get down there but I will be going down to St Francis (PE) later...

posted March 31, 2011

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Paul B.

Paul

The P and W group should do something for Mandela day- support a meal, learning programme, reach for a burger.....

posted March 30, 2011

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Pieter F.

Pieter

Visited the P&W in Rondebosch (if that is the ONE?) while a student at Maties. We in fact won a boat race there against an Ikeys team...

posted March 24, 2011

Pieter F. March 30, 2011 • Edit • Hi Gavin. Nice meeting up with you again even though it is virtually. I think I have been through Bathurst once or twice in my life - on my ... »
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Stephen F.

Stephen

Many many moons ago, the P&W Rondebosch was famous for Happy 5 Hour - many a liquid Monday was spent there ... Trust you'll do the...

posted March 28, 2011

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Anne W.

Anne

Now you're on MY turf! This a large part of my history - much too much info to share in this group, but know you're on "hallowed" ground!

An Eastern Caper (Grahamstown & Kowie), The Pig is part of my historical DNA. Please tell me more about this acquisition x

posted March 24, 2011

Gavin C. March 25, 2011 • Edit • Hi Anne, about mid april. No we are going to work up here for about two weeks each quarter »
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Manie B.

Manie

Can not wait for my next visit to Cape Town!!!!

posted March 22, 2011

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