FEI World Cup Equestrian Championships

The Port Elizabeth Riding Club are very proud to be hosting a qualifier for the prestigious FEI World Cup Championship from the 14th – 17th July 2011. This competition will have 4 classes ranging from 1m to 1:50m per day.  The 1.50m class is where the top equestrian athletes from around our country will be competing. Brighton Lodge has very generously sponsored a room for this event which will...

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7’s Rugby

The HSBC  7’s World Series rugby will be played in Port Elizabeth for the first time in December this year. Port Elizabeth will host the SA leg of the series at the magnificent Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Brighton Lodge offers ideal accommodation for the 7’s rugby. We are situated on the Port Elizabeth beachfront a mere 10 minutes drive from both the airport and the stadium. Transfers to and...

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Tri-Nations Rugby in Port Elizabeth

The tri-nations rugby contest between South Africa, New Zealand and Australia kicks off on 23 July 2011 when South Africa (the Springboks) play Australia (the Wallabies) in Sydney.  Arguably the most important game of the series will be played in Port Elizabeth on 20 August 2011 when the Springboks meet New Zealand (the All Blacks).   This could be a vitally important game for both sides in...

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GOLDEN GIRL

Port Elizabeth horserider Michelle Glover won the South African junior individual dressage championship on her horse Font Lyndon during December.  The event was held at the Port Elizabeth Riding Club and attracted a strong field from all over the country.   Michelle beat the country’s top junior riders and horses to win gold.   Well done Michelle!  

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IN THE SWIM

Kyle Main, one of Port Elizabeth’s best known long distance swimmers, will soon be attempting a 30 kilometre swim which will end at Hobie Beach opposite Brighton Lodge.   Kyle will be swimming from Sardinia Bay to Hobie Beach.   This swim is part of Kyle’s training program for his forthcoming attempt to be the fastest African across the English Channel.   Kyle’s channel swim takes...

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SA vs INDIA ODI CRICKET

Port Elizabeth will be hosting the 4th ODI cricket match between South Africa and India on Friday 21 January 2011.  The game will be played at the St Georges Cricket Ground in Park Drive which is only a few kilometres and less than 10 minutes drive from Brighton Lodge.  If you are looking for luxury beachfront accommodation at affordable rates in close proximity to the grounds please give us...

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