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REAL PUB EXPERIENCE: The pub at the Pig and Whistle is snug and cosy and frequented by many in the village where they can socialise and share the news. From left are Bukie Zweni, Lucille Came, Gavin Came and Kriston Montgomery Picture: ROB KNOWLES
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A decade to celebrate at the Pig

At just over 189 years old, The Historic Pig and Whistle Inn ranks as one of the oldest pubs in Africa, and this year the current owners, Gavin and Lucille Came, are celebrating 10 years as owners of this historic landmark. Designated a…

  • Rob Knowles
NO SHOW: Like most other events in the area, the 2020 Bathurst Agricultural Show, one of the most prestigious shows of its kind in the country, was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. and businesses in the area were closed with no hope of recovering lost income
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An initiative to help save our favourite Bathurst entertainment spots

Save my Spot is an initiative of the Bathurst Development Trust and was born out of the realisation that without some cash flow many restaurants, pubs, hotels, hairdressers and other locked-down businesses that employ and uplift a great…

  • Rob Knowles
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A popular karaoke choice at Tash’s

Pig and Whistle owner Gavin Came was a good sport joining in the karaoke at Tash’s Craft Bar on Thursday night, giving his rendition of Let Her Go by Passenger. There is karaoke at Tash’s every Thursday, drawing a host of shower singers…

  • Jon Houzet