Stories from our community.
News, moments and voices from Algoa and our three centres.
Sharing Warmth and Care with Our Busy Hands Club Members
Last Wednesday, ABCA visited our wonderful Busy Hands Club members in the Northern Areas. Each member received a small food parcel filled with essential necessities and a lovely warm blanket. These thoughtful gifts brought warmth, comfort and a reminder that they are valued and cared for by their community.
20 Oct 2026 · Read story ↗
Donations in Kind in support of our Antiquity Shop
The donation included a variety of beautiful and interesting items that will be perfect for sale in our Antiquity Thrift Shop
08 Oct 2026 · Read story ↗
SHOPRITE ACT FOR CHANGE – SPREADING WARMTH AND KINDNESS
Shoprite Act for Change’s Mobile Soup Kitchen regularly visits Algoa Bay Council for the Aged (ABCA) to bring warm, nourishing soup and fresh bread to our elderly residents.
07 Oct 2026 · Read story ↗
Gorgeous flowers blooming across the canvases
The class was easy to follow, relaxed and full of encouragement — but the best part was definitely the fun, laughter and happy moments shared along the way. There were smiles all around as everyone discovered their inner artist.
06 Oct 2026 · Read story ↗
Residents at the Heart of Our Village
In 2026, the Buffelsfontein Village Residents Forum was revived, bringing together residents who generously volunteer their time, skills and energy to support their fellow residents and make a meaningful difference within their own community.
28 Sep 2026 · Read story ↗
This wonderful tradition has become one of the highlights of the year.
September is always a very special month for our elderly residents, as each year 33 elderly residents from Buffelsfontein Village are invited to the much-anticipated Annual Oldies Tea hosted by the Victoria Park Interact Society.
23 Sep 2026 · Read story ↗
A MILESTONE FOR BUFFELSFONTEIN VILLAGE
A significant safety milestone for ABCA as the first Fire Evacuation Site Plan since the Village was built in the late 1970s has been installed, thanks to the support and collaboration of Bay Fire, Wacky Designs, and Pick n Pay Walmer Park.
18 Sep 2026 · Read story ↗
Seven Bags of Wool – A Gift of Warmth and Creativity
A heartfelt thank you to Charlo School for donating seven bags of wool to ABCA. This wonderful contribution will be shared with our elderly residents who enjoy knitting and crocheting, providing them with materials to continue creating beautiful handmade items.
18 Sep 2026 · Read story ↗
A Woman’s Day to Remember – “Piece of the Puzzle” 28 August 2026
Piece of the Puzzle
17 Sep 2026 · Read story ↗
Impetus Church Brings Joy to Buffelsfontein Village
Special Visit from Impetus Church
17 Sep 2026 · Read story ↗
Rain outside, joy inside!
Charlo School Choir Visiting Buffelsfontein Village
17 Sep 2026 · Read story ↗
A Market With Meaning at the Heart of Walmer
This December, the Algoa Bay Council for the Aged invites the community to experience the Antiquity Thrift Shop Boutique Gift Market at the Eleanor Murray Service Centre in Walmer.
16 Sep 2026 · Read story ↗
Flower-painting morning at Buffelsfontein Village!
A relaxed flower-painting morning at Buffelsfontein Village, with canvas, waffles, ice cream and coffee or tea included—all while supporting the elderly in our community.
15 Sep 2026 · Read story ↗
Creating Magic on Nelson Mandela Day
The Magic Circle Crochet Club brought warmth, love and hope to Nelson Mandela Bay, turning 67 minutes of crocheting at the Eleanor Murray Centre into blankets for those who need them most.
15 Sep 2026 · Read story ↗
Algoa Bay Council for the Aged Inter Service Centre Hat Competition 2011
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Farmers Market for Buffelsfontein Village
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New Website for the Elderly
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Newsletter - March 2016 | ABCA Newsletter
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Newsletter - March/April 2015
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Quarterly Newsletter
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Quarterly Newsletter - December 2012
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From the archive · Read story ↗Quarterly Newsletter - May 2014
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