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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.
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BEQUIATHIS WEEK
2012
Fri 17th
Sat 18th
Sun 19th
Mon 20th
NO. 536 Feb 17th - Feb 23rd
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 - Great location, delicious food, daily Lunch & Dinner, live music! VHF 68/458 3463The Fig Tree - Authentic local cuisine, open 11am until... next to Mac‘s Pizzeria, “Patches” live tonight! VHF 68/457 3008
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 & Stan Carew 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
Sunshine School Auction - Gingerbread Restaurant - Viewing from 12 noon, Auction starts 1pm, see page 4De Reef, Lower Bay – The place to be on Sunday, great sandwiches & lunches, dinner by res. VHF 68/458 3958Bagatelle@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
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
+1 (784) 457 3888+1 (784) 457 3739+1 (784) 529 8046+1 (784) 455 0969
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 21st
Wed 22nd
Thurs 23rd
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
‘Bequia this Week’ Online:
www.begos.com/thisweek.pdf
[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 Bar
Daily Sunset Happy Hour 5pm - 7pmOpen Daily from 8am until… Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Friday 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
Atelier/Gallery Claude Victorine, Lower Bay - Geometric patterns & painted silk, 10am–5pm or by appt. 458 3150L’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 3958Coco’s Place, Ocar - Great location, delicious food, open daily Lunch & Dinner VHF 68/458 3463Papa’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: “Hangover”, 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
BequiaTOURISM ASSOCIATIONwww.bequiatourism.com
Visit our Tourism Office!Stamps & postcards, phone cards, newspapers,
advice on tours, daytrips, accommodationOpen daily - located opposite Customs/Revenue building
Tel: 458 3286 Fax: 458 3964
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
Cruisers’ Net: VHF on Channel 68 - Daily at 0800 - Current weather & local informationCustoms & Immigration: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 6pm (closed 12-1pm), Sat: 8.30am - 12 noon, 3pm - 6pm, Sun: 9am - 12 noon; 3pm - 6pm
An overtime fee may be charged - Clearing in and out outside office hours and on Public Holidays is normally possible by arrangement.
For more information on the Auction or the Sunshine School itself, please contact Anne Martindale 457 3644
The Bequia Sunshine School Auction is THIS Sunday! The sale is already packed full of a wide variety of fun and interesting items, including a selection of vouchers for services, generously donated by Bequia businesses.
Here's an updated list to whet your appetite:
Sevylor Pointer K2 Kayak with pump and paddlesRussell Hobbs Ice-cream Maker (new)Large folding framed child's playpen Mosquito Net Bequia Easter Regatta 2011 Mount Gay Red Cap + T-shirt3-Course Dinner for Two with wine at Nando'sCoach tan leather BriefcaseJVC FS2000 ultra Compact Stereo SystemA Buldan's Turkish linen Tablecloth (new)Day Trip for 6 to Isle de Quatre on 46' Cat "Mirounga" Portable folding "Travel Chair"Bottle of Glen Breton Canadian 15 yr old single MaltRival Slow Cooker (unused)Travelling Backgammon SetA luxury night at Bequia Beach Hotel, incl. Dinner & B'fastCollection of approx 60 Film & TV DVDs, in folder caseHP ScanJet G3100 Scanner (unused)Antique black-painted metal and wood TrunkVoucher for dinner ($200) at Maria's French TerraceSet of 3 18" square throw Cushions, and 4 smallerLunch/Dinner for 4 at Mangos Beach Bar, Lower Bay Celestron Telescope on StandSWS 220V/12V portable mini Fridge /CoolerMonopoly Set (US Edition)Men's size 11/44 Birkenstock Sandals (new)Garmin GPSMap 175 Personal NavigatorSelection of Board GamesWilly Scheidegger Princess 300 portable Typewriter + case
Five vintage silk Scarves, incl. one by Christian Dior1 1/2 hr Tennis Coaching with Fabio GasparottoLarge Pet Carrier with small animal Life Vest“Bequia Tennis” T-Shirt size MediumVintage feather "bird" face MaskLinksys RouterFive 90-minute Yoga Sessions with Patricia HealeyPink satin Bustier and matching G-String :-)Small stained glass Box by Deborah Taylor"Liquorice Allsorts" Bracelet and matching EarringsEasy Pull "Rabbit" style Wine OpenerLunch/Dinner for 4 at De Reef, Lower BayPair of Ladies gold Reef Sandals, size 38 (new)Wall Hanging made by students at the Sunshine SchoolGooseneck adjustable Desk Lamp2-course Dinner for 2 at Tantie Pearls"Chefmate" fish barbecue HolderThree-strand twisted 3-colour "water pearl" NecklaceAcrylic on canvas by Steve WinsboroughSouvenir Bottle of Firefly Bequia St. Vincent RumHorizon VHF Base Station + emergency Antenna
...and there is much more still to come!This auction is for a truly worthy cause, so make a date
to come along and have fun, spend a few dollars, bid a few more and support this outstanding Bequia school.
Ask anyone who has been to a previous Sunshine School auction and they’ll tell you it’s really not to be missed – great bargains and hugely entertaining!
Please make a note: Sunday 19th February is one afternoon that you should NOT spend on the beach!
Viewing from 12 noon - Auction starts 1pm sharp! Sandwiches, snacks and drinks will be on sale. All proceeds go directly to benefit the Bequia Sunshine School for Children with Special Needs!
Bequia Sunshine School AuctionSunday 19th February upstairs at the Gingerbread Restaurant
Bequia this Week is produced & published by Outhouse Graphics Inc © 2012 For advertising space and rate details contact [email protected] or call: 457 3649 Printed by Quik-Print (St. Vincent) Ltd
Daily Flights to:Barbados and St. Lucia
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Daily Scheduled Flights
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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.org
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
rEal EstatE / Villa rEntals
• 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
FitnEss / HEaltH
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
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
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 taxisCharge usually $3.00 to $5.00 per bag.
Dumping in unauthorized places is a prosecutable offence!
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]
• 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]
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!
• 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
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]
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
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
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
BEQUIA SAILING CLUB 2012 EASTER REGATTA
T-ShIRTS, BAGS, LADIES STRAP TOPS & TANKS
Great Gifts & Souvenirs!For sale at the Tourism Office
