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Editor’s LifeThis month we embark on our “meet the cover star” campaign and would like you to introduce you to the REAL Bridget Jones onpage8.IwasfortunateenoughtomeetBridgetataPCBlunchsometimeagoandwastickledpinkbyhername(forthoseofyou who are lost, Google “Bridget Jones’s Diary”).

We also thought you’d like to meet the team behind Mum’s Mail – as much as I’d love to claim full credit for this monthly mag, I cannot!Meet Wendy: she is the design whizzbehind the mag and newsletter artwork– she sets and lays out all the adverts and editorialyousee,aswellasupdatingthewebsite.Meet Sarah: she is the sub-editor who makes sure that we dot all our ‘i’s and cross all our ‘t’s.Meet Daniella: she is in accounts and makes sure all the invoices and payments getdoneontime,shealsoassistswiththedistributionofthemagstomakesureyouget them.Meet Natalie: she is the friendly voice you hear when you call us, and assists withgeneralenquiries,wrappingofgifts,writing of birthday cards, contacting ofwinners,postingofmagsetc.Meet Bev: sheisoneofmyefficientsalesreps who prides herself on offering youthe best package deal to exceed yourmarketingexpectations.Meet Tercia: she is my other efficientsalesrepwhowillensureyougetexcellentserviceatalltimes.Meet Alice: that’sme, I do a little bit ofeverything here, some sales, some bossing about, lots of admin/paperwork and checking thefinal product before it goesto print.

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• 8 Apr (Wed), 7pm, WOMEN IN BUSINESS BREAKFAST– CARS, CORSETS & COCKTAILS, venue TBA, contact Ali Engelbrecht, 082 972 2675, ceo@womeninbusiness.org.za,www.womeninbusiness.org.za.•23Apr,6pm–8pm,BIZWHIZMSCSBUSINESSNETWORK,MaritzburgChristianSchool,82TophamRoad,PMB,contactHilary Teal, 071 512 7530, Hilary@bizwhiz.co.za, www.bizwhiz.co.za.•24Apr (Fri), 3pm–7pm,UNWIND for businessmen andwomen, Protea Hotel, Hilton, 033–343 3311.

• 28Mar, 7am – 1pm,MSUNDUZI HOSPICE EASTER FAIR,200ZwartkopRoad,Prestbury,contactRashidaon033–3441560,www.hospicekzn.co.za.• 3 – 6 Apr, HESKETH FESTIVAL OF WHEELS IN AID OFMSUNDUZIHOSPICE,HeskethRaceTrack,Hayfields,contactAlwynorBrian,0824589332,0848104767,alwynsviljoen@gmail.com,www.hospicekzn.co.za.•4–26Apr(everySat&Sun),9.30am–4.30pm,GROWINGPARKS,ChaseValleyRoadPark,PMB, jumpingcastle,slip&slide, fundraiser, all proceeds go to upkeep of park, growing.parks@gmail.com.

• 28 – 29 Mar, CELEBRATING RAPTORS – A COURSE ONRAPTOR IDENTIFICATION, presented by Ulrich Oberprieler, AmbersAuditoriumFunctionRoom,AmberValley,Howick,contactPeterDivallonpdivall@mweb.co.za,033–2395537,0832634169.•1–30Apr(everyMon&Wed),9am–11am,TAICHIWITHDEBORAHDON,1CommitteeLane,Hilton,033–3433226,082228,7943.• 1 – 30 Apr, COMPUTER TRAINING, R120 per hour, allMicrosoft products, beginners to advanced, contactlynettemuchna@sai.co.za.•7,14,21,28Apr (Tues),9am–12pm,WALK INMOSAICWORKSHOPS,50HaygarthRd,Kloof,contact031–7646454,083 782 7810, sheila.nichol@gmail.com, www.kznmosaics.co.za.•11,18,25Apr(Sat),GENTLEYOGA(8am–9am),YOGAFORPREGNANCY (9.15am – 10.30am), Go Figure Fitness, 349TownBushRoad,PMB,contactGlynison0768239327.•25Apr,9am–4pm,BREADMAKINGWITHGRAEMETAUTEOFTHEWILDBREADCO,Edgewater,36SuttonRd,Hilton,tobookemailgraemeotaute@mweb.co.za.

•12Apr,2pm&6.30pm,DISNEYONSTAGEWITHJONATHANROXMOUTH,RhumbelowTheatrePMB,R120pp,bringpicnicfood baskets, booking essential, book at Computicket orcontactRolandon0824998636,roland@stansell.za.net.

•29Mar,5,6,26Apr(Sun),8.30am&12.30pm,INCHANGACHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, Kloof Station (Stokers Arms)to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R180,

pensioners & children: R130, craft market, museum,food, picnic area, contact 082 353 6003, bookings@umgenisteamrailway.co.za,www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za.•1,8,15,22,29Apr(Wed)10am–11am,CIRCLEDANCING,1CommitteeLane,Hilton,Deborah,0822287943,033–3433226.•4Apr,8am–5pm,MEETSOUTHAFRICA’SALPACAS,TheSouth African Alpaca Breeders’ Society invites you to an open day, learn about alpacas and have an opportunity to get up close to these lovely creatures, Serena Alpacas, Mooi River, contact031–7646801,www.alpacasociety.co.za.•5Apr(1stSunmonthly),10am–3pm,PIETERMARITZBURGMODEL ENGINEERING SOCIETY, 78 Rudling Road, Bisley,Pietermaritzburg. Catch a ride on theminiature train andenjoy a picnic. Food anddrinks on sale. R8 per train ride,entrancetoparkisfree.AndriesKeyser,0825572119,www.pmes.co.za.•21Apr,10am,HILTONGARDENCLUB,contactJenny:033–3434119orDenise:033–3433766.•27Apr(lastMonmonthly),FLYFISHERMANGATHERING,casualgettogetherintheevening,arriveanytime,OldMainBrewery,OldHowickRd,Hilton,contact0825744262.

•4,5,11,12,18,19,25,26Apr(Sat&Sun)10am–4pm,MOUNTAINVIEWCRAFTMARKET,MountainView,033–3906311,Lee-Ann,lee@ltpromo.co.za.•4&25Apr(Sat),8am–12pm,PIETERMARITZBURGSPCAMORNINGMARKET,235WoodhouseRoad,033–3869267.•4,11,18,25Apr(Sat),7am–11am,KARKLOOFFARMERS’MARKET,2.6kmoutsideHowickonKarkloofRd (accessonD507),0828208986,Andrea.• 4, 11, 18, 25 Apr (Sat), 6am – 10am, PMB FARMERS’MARKET,AlexandraPark,0828860687.•4,11,18,25Apr (Sat),7am–12pm,CLARIDGEFARM&GARDENMARKET, 5km fromNorthway Spar, PMB on theOtto’sBluffRoad,0780376908.•5Apr(1stSun),9am–11.30am,DARGLELOCALMARKET,LionsRiverClub,contactMike,0833251082.• 19 Apr, 9am – 1pm, VALLEY’S MARKET, Valley’s TennisClub, cnr Townbush Rd & Montgomery Dr), Easter egghunt at 10am for the kids, upmarket handcrafted goods,child friendlyenvironment, funactivities, traderswelcome,contact0604909403.• 24 Apr, 5pm – 9pm, PMB DUNROBIN MARKET,Dunrobin Garden Centre, 31 Warwick Rd, live music, kids’ entertainment, beer garden, food and crafts,dunrobinmarket@gmail.com,0767882052.• 26 Apr (Sun), ALEX UPMARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB,Michelle033–3962807.• 29 Mar, 5, 6, 26 Apr, 9am – 3pm, INCHANGA CRAFTMARKET, Inchanga Station & Railway Museum, 076 5646357,inchanga@live.co.za.• 30 Apr (last Thurs monthly), 5pm till late, PMB NIGHTMARKET,ABJacksonSoccerTrainingFields,contact0743755193.

•1&29Apr(1st&3rdWedmonthly),7pm,MARITZBURGCAMERACLUB,VictoriaCountryClub,DuncanMackenzieDr,Montrose,PMB, LeonHeyes,pmbcameraclub@gmail.com,www.maritzburgcameraclub.co.za.

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