mum's mail pmb/midlands august 2012

Pietermaritzburg & Midlands (Aug 2012)30 000 Free Magazineswww.mumsmail.com

mum’s m@il Life’s Little

ToolboxSince 2003

mum’s mail teamEditor: Alice Leah

[email protected] Phone: 031 - 573 1731 (ext 5)

Fax: 031 - 573 2204Subeditor: Brenda Daniels, 073 269 6118

Accounts: 031 - 573 1731 (ext 6 or 7)Enquiries: 031 - 573 1731 (ext 1)

Advertising Sales: Tercia Schick, 082 781 8611, [email protected]

Bev Delew, 071 276 0926, [email protected] Reporter:

Tasha Jardim, 083 381 8483, [email protected]:

Shaun Dalziel and Christine Bernard Cover Photo:

Natasha Brooks Photography,082 630 2367, www.natashabrooks.com

3 Editor’s Life4 Everyday Life5 Mama Magic6 - 7 Healthy Life/Beautiful Life8 - 9 Tiny Life10 - 11 Young Life/Party Life12 Educated Life13 Relaxed Life14 Busy Life15 Busta Soft Drinks

DISCLAIMER: Neither the Publisher, Printer or Edi-tor can be held responsible for damages or consequences of any omissions or errors, as every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in Mum’s Mail. We do not guarantee the performance or quality of service of any of the advertisers in this magazine. No part of Mum’s Mail magazine may be reproduced without the written consent of the Editor.

CARPET &UPHOLSTERYCLEANING

Owner supervisedPam 083 448 3520

Photography is my Passione Photography

ERIKA WHITBY 082 749 0245

[email protected]

• Specialising in Portraits: Children & Families

• Weddings

Sparkle Home &

OFfi ce Care Services

• Rent-a-Housekeeper: Tailored to your personal requirements.

• Offi ce Cleaning• Landlord Service:

End of tenancy cleaning• Sparkle Laundry Service:

Laundry is washed, dried & ironed. We offer a collect & deliver service at

no extra costWe can make your home, laundry

and offi ces sparkle.Kim 033 - 390 1679 • 084 251 3496

[email protected]

“Happy people are the fi zz in the soda of life...” Anonymous

Make sure you capture happy moments on film so

they last forever!• Family photo sessions • Maternity • Newborn

• Kiddies033 - 330 6036 • 083 943 8430

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KIDS’ OUTDOOR PLAYHOUSES & BRAND NEW KIDS’ BEDROOM

FURNITURE RANGE

Tasha’s Fantastic Fudge

083 381 8483 [email protected]

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Pre-packed candy fl oss for:• School Market Days

• Fundraising • Birthday Parties • Corporate Events

• Flea Markets • Fêtes • Community & Social

Functions

076 913 [email protected]

FREE DELIVERIES

Maths. Reading. Success.

Give your child the edge.

Gina Clowes 082 564 9537

Education You Can Count On

• Pearls • Semi-Precious Gems • Swarovski & Czech Crystals and Glass Beads • 925 Silver

• Copper, Bronze andRhodium Plated Silver

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High Tea FeverThe Mum’s Mail offices are abuzz with High Tea excitement! We have just over a month to go until THE event on the social calendar and if you’ve not yet secured yourself a ticket, it is too late. All 430 tickets were sold in a matter of 3 days back in March already – that must be a new re-cord? I am totally in awe of the amazing work the ladies of The Sunflower Fund do, and they are therefore once again the benefi-ciary of this year’s High Tea. For more info, please visit www.sunflowerfund.org.za or call 0800 12 10 82.

An event of this size would not be possible without the very generous sponsorship we receive from:

• Baby City• International Bank Vaults• La Lucia Mall• Graemor Lifestyle Accountants• Sanlam• Lemontree Concepts• Top Jocks

We are very grateful for their ongoing support. If you are lucky enough to possess a ticket for the High Tea, get dolled up in your Af-rican Queen finery on the 7th of Septem-ber!

Photo: The Organisers and Sponsors get-ting ready for the African Queen High Tea.

Alice xxx

Contact us for a unique Pony Magic Birthday Party!

Pony MagicAn exciting range of horsey products designed for horse crazy kids! The range includes T-shirts, riding shirts, caps, mousepads, pencil bags, homework bags & a variety of

bags. Unique products can be made to order, eg. bedding.

Pony Magic stock now available at: • Allison’s Saddlery • The Haybarn• Equestrian World • Midlands Tack & Feed • Nuts About Toys & Books

• Banbury Saddlery (Benoni)

Corporate branding also available Nikki Austen 071 492 4565 • Tracy Tamsen 082 891 4808

or e-mail [email protected]

Horse & Pony Gifts & Apparel for Adults & Children

• Learn all about instruments • Playing of all percussion

instruments • Learning rhythm patterns & tonal patterns

• Reading music and understanding music language

• Graphic notation • Body movement and awareness

“Discover the music in your child”

Jane Terblanche, Hilton • Cell: 082 788 8231Website: www.musikgarten.co.za

Start your kids on a fun musical adventure today!Come and experience the

real joy of MUSIC...


Editor‛s Life

Braid Street Family Clinic

This child friendly environment offers medical services for the whole family!

033 - 342 4684 • [email protected] Braid Street, Pietermaritzburg

Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm • Sat: 9am - 2pm

Dr Aslaam Mahomed

REGISTERED DIETICIANCarissa Candice RajaBse Diet (UKZN), PG Dip Diet (UKZAN)PG Dip Clinical HIV (UKZN)-NRMSMPr. No. 084 000 025 8334

SOCIAL WORKERThabisile Mzila

BA Social Work (Hons) UKZNPublic Relations Diploma

(Damelin)Pr. No. 0430749


Everyday Life

Hilton

With our revolutionary programme in 6-10 weeks, you can:

Read and Learn Better, Faster and more effectivelyFrom Grade 1 to Adults

To ensure a quick response, phone Devon White today

1. Improve reading and comprehension 2. Improve marks 3. Increase self-confidence 4. Change their life with one-on-one tuition by Qualified Teachers5. Guarantee results

033 - 343 3226 • [email protected] • www.wiseeye.co.za

We Serve:• Hilton • Pietermaritzburg • Participating schools

5 Ways To Change Your Child’s Life (and your own)

First Woman CEO of PMB Chamber

Melanie Veness, current CEO (Chief Execu-tive Officer) of the Pietermaritzburg Cham-ber of Business, is the first woman in this position. Melanie is especially passionate about the city of PMB and strives, through her work at the chamber, to make a dif-ference, both economically and socially. Her aim is to improve on the employment rate in S.A. by helping business in the city become more successful. Because it rep-resents the interests of business in the PMB area, the chamber is involved in advoca-cy work and also provides training, busi-ness support and networking.

“I love that I am at the coal face and can get my hands dirty,” says Melanie. “I like to do things, more than talk about them. I love the variety and challenge of the work and I think it’s absolutely critical to love what you do because that passion is what energises and drives you to achieve.” Mel-anie also finds herself constantly learning. “Every new challenge faced by one of my members is a new learning opportunity for me – and I love a challenge!” she says. With such a busy chamber to see to how does Melanie balance work and home? “I am very blessed to have the wonder-ful, supportive family that I have,” she ex-plains. “When my children were very small I stayed home with them, and gradually started to go back to work, as they started to go to school, first half day and then full day. I still try to cook most evenings, but my husband’s culinary skills have im-proved drastically over the last 20 years!”

Melanie’s Business Tip: Approach things with an open mind. Be prepared to be convinced by another point of view and then be prepared to convince others when you need to.

Contact: [email protected].


Mama Magic


Healthy Life/Beautiful Life

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Feel the Difference See the Difference

4 Week outdoor training programme• Weight loss • Fitness • Strength • Cardio

• Endurance improvementsIncludes 2 full body

assessments during the programme

1 hour sessionsVenues: Howick, Hilton,

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AIM TO BE HEALTHY!

Call, or SMS e-mail address to:

082 725 5043

• Detox with AIM’s:Herbal Fibre Blend

• Superior Nutrition:AIM Barley Life

• Get these and more at cost price • Or work from

home • No joining fee • No minimum monthly

orders • No strings attached

Kaamani 073 222 [email protected]

• Image analysis • Fashion styling

• Wardrobe & makeover consulting

• Makeup analysis • Makeup application

Image ConsultancyFirst Impressions

• DETOX • GET WELL!• STRENGTHEN YOUR

IMMUNE SYSTEM• LOSE WEIGHT

OZONETHERAPY

Theresa084 677 1903

FREE Consultation

TIRED? STRESSED? ILL?

Domestic Childminder

& CPR Course

CPR courses for Schools, Moms, Dads, Grannies and Babysitters.

Booking Essential! Contact Gail Starr (033) 386 4451 • 083 445 1441 or [email protected]

www.vitallifetraining.co.za

Course includes:• Basic Childcare • First Aid, CPR and Choking

• HIV and AIDS Awareness • Stimulation and Play • New Courses: • Basic Housekeeping

• Home Based Care for the Elderly

Common Medical Emergencies

Burns and Scalds:

Run cold water over the affected area for as long as possible. If the child has been burnt by a chemical agent, protect your-self. Apply burn shields (or clean dressing) immediately once the burnt area has been cooled down. Cut away or remove any tight clothing, watches etc. Do not remove anything burnt into the skin. Take your child to the nearest casualty unit.

Bleeding: If a child has a minor cut, wash the wound in warm soapy water. Pat dry and apply antiseptic cream. If the child has a major cut (e.g. put arm through a glass window) call for help immediately. Remember the word RED for blood (starting in reverse). Direct Pressure - apply pressure directly to the wound with a clean cloth or dress-ing. If there is something sticking out of the wound apply pressure to either side. Elevate - raise the wounded area above the heart. Rest and Reassure the child.

Fits and Convulsions: Very high temperatures, head injuries, epilepsy and poisoning can cause fits. If the child is having a fit, call for help im-mediately. Place the child on her side and make sure she is breathing (check breath-ing after fit as well). Do not hold the child tight or force anything into her mouth. Place cushions or blankets around her so she doesn’t injure herself. Estimate how long the fit lasted. Don’t give her anything to eat or drink when the fit has finished. If the fit is caused by high temperature cool her down with wet face cloth or fan. Take her to a doctor.

Contact: Gail Starr, Vital Life Training, 083 445 1441,

for more info on basic first-aid and CPR courses, and how to assemble

or purchase a first-aid kit.


Healthy Life/Beautiful Life

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The # 1 alternative to traditional liposuction that’s safe and less painful.

Give us a call for a private and confi dential consultation, complete privacy guaranteed. Visit our website www.contouraesthetics.co.za, for more information.

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031 209 7571 (t/f)082 520 1412 [email protected] dbl.co.za

• ‘S&TC’ Group Consultations R450 per person, for 4.5 hours shopping• Individual & Group Consultations (Colour, Style, Wardrobe & Shopping)• Make Overs• Guest Speaker

Stockist of beautiful leather handbags from R550 to R950

CELEBRATE WOMEN’S DAY/MONTH WITH A GROUP CONSULTATION OR

CORPORATE FUNCTION (LEARN HOW TO DRESS TO IMPRESS!)


Tiny Life

Babies: Hillcrest: 084 577 7630Toddlers: Ballito: 076 222 2946 • Kloof: 083 259 2746

• Pietermaritzburg: 083 445 1441

• Stimulates all the senses and promotes learning • Develops perceptual motor skills • Unique range of climbing and clambering equipment • Original Clamber Club action songs and exciting props • Gives parents great stimulation ideas for home

Mother and Baby and Toddler Weekly Stimulation Classes

2 Months to

3 Years

headoffi [email protected] • www.clamberclub.com

For franchise queries [email protected] • 082 876 7791 • www.toptots.co.za

Everything You Need for Children 0 - 6 Years!

For the sixth year MamaMagic, The Baby Expo will be returning to Durban bringing you, as always, the very best in baby and parenting products and services from 31 August to 2 September. Everyone’s favourite, Barney, will be per-forming energetic and interactive shows on stage daily along with Beautiful Crea-tures opening the show. Show features ca-ter for each individual’s needs, including educational workshops where Moms and Dads are able to pick up valuable tips and advice straight from the experts about what to expect for the next few years. Breastfeeding is a private and quiet time which is why Philips Avent has set up a special area for Moms enabling them to feed their little ones in a relaxed and pri-vate environment away from the bustle of the show.

There will be a special room with Pampers Nappy Changing facilities to alleviate the hassles of standing in long queues to use the restrooms. Since everyone’s needs are to be taken care of, Baby City will once again have hundreds of amazing specials on every-thing you can think of for both pregnancy and baby. And if that’s not enough, just by coming and getting stamps from dif-ferent stands, you could be the winner of an All-Expenses-Paid Pregnancy worth R150 000! Important Show Information: 31 August to 2 September, 9am to 6pm daily, ICC Durban.

Entrance Fee: R65 per adult, children un-der 10 are free (maximum of two children under 10 years free per adult), pensioners R50 (identification required). Tickets are available at Computicket or at the door. For more information on show specials from a range of exhibitors (including Baby City) or about the exhibition, visit www.mamamagic.co.za.

NEW RELEASEPersonalised DVDsYour child stars as the main character in their own DVD.

Only R159!To mention a few titles available...

Snow White, Little Mermaid, Turbo Kid and Dream Book

Personalised Kidz ProductsJaci Tibbit 082 827 8474 • jaci@jackfl ashstories.co.za

www.jackfl ashstories.co.za


Tiny Life

State-of-the-Art Maternity Unit St Anne’s Hospital, an established landmark and top-grade hospital, offers a compre-hensive range of medical services, not least of these being their excellent maternity unit. The self-contained unit offers private or three-bedded general wards, an ante-natal ward, fully equipped labour wards and nursery facilities, including a neo-natal inten-sive care unit. For expectant Mums and Dads St Anne’s offers a Netcare Maternity passport which provides some wonderful perks for mothers delivering at St Anne’s. These free servic-es include a 4D Scan, usually done between 28 and 32 weeks of pregnancy, six ante-natal classes, post-natal support for new parents, in-house immunisation and Netcare 911 registration for 18 months. Help with birth registration and a useful Net-care baby pack completes the package. Parents may also make use of the Netcute Baby service through which they can have a photo placed on the Netcare website for friends and family around the world to see their new baby. Free post-natal classes are held at the Stork’s Nest Clinic every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm. There are interesting topics for discussion and registration for these classes can take place from birth until six months. Should you be interested in more information about St Anne’s maternity services and facilities please contact them on the numbers below.

Contact: 033 – 897 5175, Sr Kate Paine 033 – 897 5309, [email protected].

Maternity UnitStart your journey to motherhood in our comfortable Maternity Unit.

Book your bed & register automatically on the Maternity Passport which includes:

• 4D live scan • Baby gift bag • Photo on Netcare website • Birth registration • 1st immunisation in ward • 1st well baby visit in Stork’s Nest • Netcare 911 registration for 18 months • 24 hr advice line

Paediatric UnitOur comprehensive state of the art Paediatric Unit offers the following facilities: • Specialised equipment • 8 General wards • 7 Isolation units • Playroom • Mums’ lounging area

331 Burger Street, PietermaritzburgTel: 033 – 897 5000 • Fax: 033 – 897 5275

ST ANNE’S HOSPITALBreast Feeding Awareness Week 1 - 7 August

First 100 mums who visit between 1 - 17 Aug qualify for a

complimentary gift bag & are entered into our main lucky draw!

You’re in safe hands

www.netcare.co.za


Young Life/Party Life

Workshops & Parties at your Venue or my Studio in Kloof.

For Mums & Kids especially.

MOSAICS

Contact Sheila ofJust Imagine Mosaics

for details 083 782 7810031 - 764 6454

[email protected]

SWIMMING LESSONSFor all ages & abilities

• Heated pools • Showers/change rooms

• Enclosed parking• Gym equipment

• Tuck shop• Safe, park-like surroundings

ODETTE 082 466 8577

SIMPLE ELEGANCE

www.selegance.wozaonline.co.za

Themed Décor for Girls & Boys, Jumping Castles & More.

Nozie 082 831 6844

Mosaic PartyPlan a party with a difference for your child this year and organise a Mosaic Party at a venue of your choice. Just Imagine Mo-saics conducts parties for adults and chil-dren or for groups, such as kitchen teas, craft clubs, groups of friends or school and pre-school groups. Just Imagine will come to you (your home or elsewhere) and sup-ply tables and chairs as necessary. For this service a minimum of 10 people is required. Parties are also conducted at the Just Imagine studio in Kloof, Durban, for which no minimum number is required.

Just Imagine will supply trays of mosaic in pre-cut form for the guests, glue, brushes and grout and various blanks to work on - for example, a cross, a mirror or a blank board. Inclusive of all materials, parties cost R110 per person. The party lasts for two to three hours depending on num-bers, age and aptitude and participants will go home with a completed, creative and personal piece of art work.

Just Imagine Mosaics has an active, beautiful studio in the lovely area of Kloof, but travels regularly to Pietermaritzburg to conduct mosaic parties. They do com-missions on request and are affiliated to the Mosaic Association of South Africa. They have a gallery and periodically par-ticipate in exhibitions.

Contact: Sheila Nichol,

Just Imagine Mosaics, [email protected],

083 782 7810.

Kids’ Party Furniture, Chair Covers & Table Cloths for Hire, Beautiful

Novelty/Sugar Print Cakes, Stunning Cupcakes, Personalised Party Buckets

& Birthday Banners & lots more!From the most basic, to the most

elaborate birthday parties.We’ll do it all!

For a FREE quotation, with NO obligation, contact Sharon on partystuffi [email protected]

083 444 7415 or 079 727 2669

PARTYPARTY STUFF

082 782 6432www.bootcamp-sa.co.za

Bring your JNR GI to our exciting BOOT CAMP KIDS’ venue for an

experience of a lifetimeKIDS’ PARTIESPAINTBALLSCHOOL OUTINGSHOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Bring your JNR GI to our exciting Bring your JNR GI to our exciting BOOT CAMP KIDS’ venue for an BOOT CAMP KIDS’ venue for an

experience of a lifetime

FOR AGES 5 & UP

For Hire

033 - 344 3903• Plain & themed various

shaped tables• Chair covers

• Personalised banners• Custom made piñatas and

centre-pieces on request

Visit our showroom

NEW - 8 YEARS AND OLDER FUN PARTY FURNITURE

RIDING LESSONS BY QUALIFIED

INSTRUCTORS• From beginners to

advanced• Pony camps

• From 5 years and up

Bibbi 079 967 5018 • Laurie 082 786 7147www.canterburyequestriancentre.co.za


Young Life/Party Life

Jumping Castles &Children’s Party Planner

Specialising in Kidz Themed Parteez!We provide: Themed Party Table & Chairs, Tableware & Décor,

Jumping Castles, Popcorn & Candy Floss Machines, Cakes, Sand Art, Face Painting & So Much More...

THE ONE STOP

PARTY PLANNING SERVICE!

Anthea on 082 302 [email protected]• www.hoppersandbugs.co.za


Educated Life Relaxed Life

Practice No. 0059978 Cell: 084 240 9610 Tel: 033 - 345 2041

e-mail: [email protected]

Are you or your child not

coping?• Psycho Educational

Assessments • Art/Play Therapy

• Adolescent Therapy/ Assessments

• Adult Individual Therapy• Couple Counselling• Family Counselling • Trauma Counselling

Claire Hartshorne Psychologist

• Increase intelligence• Sharpen attention &

concentration• Develop accurate

perception• Improve long &

short term memory • Promote logical thought

• Improve reading • Build self-esteem & self-confidence

Anne033 - 386 3040

THE AUDIBLOX PROGRAMME

HELPS TO:

www.braintrainedu.co.za

School Grade 1 - 12Remedial lessons: all subjects

Assistance with exam preparation

Jenni Underwood033 - 343 4086083 395 1321

How Do I Know My Child is Ready for Big School?

This is a question that many parents ask. And although it is impor-tant that your child can hold a pen/pencil, sit quietly and listen to and understand instructions, these basic academic skills are not as important as emotional readiness. This is because starting “big school” is such a huge milestone for a child and younger children usually battle more than older ones, at least initially.

So what do you look for when trying to assess your child’s emo-tional readiness? Well, emotional readiness involves having the confidence and self-esteem to cope with all kinds of situations. This simply means that, developmentally, a five year old is usually less self-assured and able to cope with situations than a seven year old.

Children experience success very intensely and success breeds more success. If chil-dren master things with comparative ease, they’re more likely to be positive about their school work. However, if they battle to accomplish tasks, especially when their classmates are managing well, this could negatively affect their self-esteem. If you perceive yourself as a failure in Grade 1, that’s a big blow to your confidence. Sending a young, emotionally immature child to school where she’ll be confronted with a class of 20 or more children and a teacher who, however willing and mo-tivated, simply doesn’t have the time to support each child, is not the best way to ensure her success.

If you decide to have your child’s “school readiness” assessed, make sure that at-tention is given to his/her physical, social, emotional and intellectual readiness to tackle the activities of Grade 1 with enthu-siasm and enjoyment.

Contact: Alistair Mork-Chadwick, Counselling Psychologist, The Midlands

Assessment and Therapy Centre, 079 772 3379.

Contact Sherri on 083 547 5981

Pietermaritzburg Gymnastics

Academy

Pietermaritzburg Gymnastics

Gymnastics improves posture, co-ordination, stamina, flexibility and discipline

of mind & body.

• Boys & Girls• Age 3 & up

• Fun filled programmes

ALL UNWANTED ITEMS WANTED!

Have you recently moved, or are you going to move and you do not know what to do with all the items you have gathered over the years? Have your children outgrown their toys or clothes? I will gladly come and collect it

from your home and give it a new home. Items needed: clothing,

toys, kitchen items & linen.Please phone me and I will be

there in a fl ash.Joanne 074 861 8977


Educated Life Relaxed Life

Helping the Community• Train a child in the way he should go. Even when they are old they will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6). Two 10 year old girls, Rachel and Anna, accompanied their parents on a church mission trip to Mozam-bique recently. They helped to build a kitchen at a youth centre, handed out solar-powered audio bibles to local churches and played with the local children. Their parents were amazed at how well they adapted to conditions in the bush. Upon their return to South Africa Rachel and Anna spoke about their experiences at a church Holiday Club.

Source: Glenda Dahlgren, [email protected].

• Jade Sky Hike. A record 100 hikers met in icy conditions at the base of Sani Pass on 19 June to participate in this year’s Jade Sky Hike. The hike was in support of patient Nonnie Dedekind who faces far greater challenges as she battles cancer. Organisers Ian and Mandy Tyrer initiated this hike in 2007 to raise funds for nine year old Jade Pres-ton who was diagnosed with leukaemia and to raise awareness for The Sunflower Fund. Sadly, Jade lost her battle but the event continues to be an annual tribute to her. This year the organisers chose The Sunflower Fund as the sole beneficiary and an amaz-ing R12 700 was raised which will be used to tissue type new bone marrow stem cell donors for inclusion on the South African Bone Marrow Registry. Visit www.sunflowerfund.org.za.

Send your charity info to [email protected].

Valid August & September 2012

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Busy LifeAUGUST AWARENESS DAYS

• National Women’s Month • Organ Donor Month • 1 - 7: World Breastfeeding Week • 5: International Friendship Day • 6 – 12: Polio Awareness Week • 6 – 12: Rheumatic Fever Week • 9: National Women’s Day • 12: International Youth Day • 19 – 21: Eid al Fitr • 26 – 31: World Water Week • 28 – 31: African Traditional Medicine Week • 31: African Traditional Medicine Day.

ARTS & CULTURE• THE KILN PHOTOGRAPHY & ART GALLERY: Sat, 7am – 11am, Karkloof Farmers’ Market. Contact Doug Morton, 082 611 6991.

BUSINESS MEETINGS• BUSINESS BREAKFAST WITH SHAN CADE OF CLIP: 14 Aug, 7.30am, Piggly Wiggly. Cost: R80 p.p. Contact Melanie, How-ick Hospice, 033 – 330 5257.• BUSINESS NETWORK PIETERMARITZBURG: 2nd last Thurs monthly, 3.30pm – 6pm, PMB. Contact Carmen Teal, 071 512 7530, [email protected] www.corpo-ratenetwork.co.za. • KINGDOM BUSINESS NETWORKING: 21 Aug, 8am, The Cof-feeberry, Cascades Mall. Contact Belinda, [email protected].• WOMEN IN BUSINESS & SAWEN CONFERENCE: 2 Aug, 7.30am – 2pm, Sinodale Centre, PMB. Theme: Entrepreneur-ial Skills for Women. Contact [email protected], www.womeninbusiness.org.za.

CHARITY• ANNUAL CLIVIA CLASSIC WALK/RUN: 25 Aug, 9am, PMB Bo-tanical Gardens. Tickets available at the gate. Contact Clivia, 033 – 344 3125.• ASSIST: Offers counselling, emergency care safe house, “Baby Safes”. The organisation needs: baby & children’s clothes & equipment. Contact René Morcom, 033 – 347 5544.• ESTHER HOUSE: Safe place for abused women & children. Contact June if you would like to assist, [email protected].• GOD’S WAREHOUSE (WHEATFIELD MISSION OUTREACH): Assists families who have no food. For food drop-off points contact Debbie Schroeder, 083 230 6643, [email protected].• MSUNDUZI HOSPICE CHARITY SHOP: 200 Zwartkop Rd, Prest-bury. Mon – Fri 8am – 3.45pm, Sat 8am – 1pm. Donations welcomed. Contact 033 – 344 1560.

COURSES/WORKSHOPS• BASIC COMPUTER LITERACY: Mon – Thurs, 2pm – 4pm, Hayfields. Cost: R200 (pensioners less 10%). Contact Lynette Muchna, 076 658 1989, [email protected].• CLEAR LIGHT MIND COURSE: 18 Aug, 12.30pm – 5pm, Yellowwood Café, Howick. Contact Hayley, 072 971 8450, [email protected].• EMOTION IN MOTION: Stress release sessions, conference workshops, ice breakers, body-mind awareness. One-on-one or group sessions, incl. movement. Contact Charlotte Blig-naut, [email protected].• GAP ACADEMY: Year/half year course for School Leavers to assess career choices & learn life skills. Register now for 2013. Contact Brenda Horner, 033 – 394 0014, 082 372 1737, [email protected], www.gapacademy.co.za.• HOITY TOITY CUPCAKES: Tailored, hand-crafted, edible fon-dant toppers. Contact Yola, 079 517 2220, [email protected].• INTERIOR DECORATING CERTIFICATE COURSES: • Starts 28 Aug for 10 lessons, Tues 5.30pm – 7.30pm. • Starts 25 July for 15 lessons, Wed 9am – 11.30am. Décor School, Clarendon. Contact Brenda Horner, 033 – 394 0014, 082 372 1737, [email protected].• JUST BOUTIQUE: Food, craft & health workshops for kids & adults, Athlone. Contact Lara Edmonds, [email protected], 033 – 342 4984, 084 587 0880, www.justboutique.net. • SEWING & SOFT FURNISHING CLASSES: Wed 2.30pm – 5pm, Décor School, Clarendon. Contact Brenda Horner, 033 – 394

0014, 082 372 1737, [email protected].• SIMPLY BREATHE – LEARNING THE ART OF MEDITATION: Thurs, 5.30pm – 6.30pm, Yellowwood Café, Howick. Cost: R30. Contact Hayley, 072 971 8450, [email protected].

EDUCATION • BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIRS: 28 Aug 10am – 3.30pm, 29 Aug 7.30am – 2pm, Longmarket Girls’ School. Contact Kathy, 031 – 705 7744.• KWAZULU-NATAL MUSEUM: Mon – Fri 8.15am – 4.30pm, Sat 9am – 4pm, Sun 10am – 3pm, Jabu Ndlovu St, PMB. Contact 033 – 345 1404.• TIME MARCHES ON MILITARY HISTORY DISPLAY: 12 Aug, 10am – 4pm, Vintage Baynesfield. Contact Eleanor, 033 – 251 0001, www.baynesfieldmuseum.co.za.

ENTERTAINMENT• DRUMKIDZ PARTIES: Contact Bhavna, 081 587 2599, [email protected].• OEDIPUS REX: 19 – 22 Aug, Schlesinger Theatre, Michael-house. Contact 033 – 234 1314, [email protected].• PCH CONCERT: 17 Aug, 7pm, PMB City Hall. Tickets: R70 adults, R50 pensioners, R30 children. Contact Fiona/Val, 033 – 387 4004/5, [email protected].• ST ANNE’S THEATRE FESTIVAL: 15 – 22 Aug, The Theatre, St Anne’s College. Contact 033 – 343 6100, [email protected].

LEISURE• FINE ART OF FLY FISHING (WITH WOMEN IN BUSINESS): 24 - 26 Aug, Sani Pass Hotel. Contact [email protected], www.womeninbusiness.org.za.• MINIATURE LIVE STEAM TRAINS: 1st Sun, 10am – 4pm, Bisley, PMB. Contact Andries Keyser, PMB Model Engineering Society, 082 557 2119.• SPIRIT OF BEING A WOMAN RETREAT: 3 – 5 Aug, Thula Mee-tse, Waterberg. Cost: R2100. Contact Charlotte Blignaut, [email protected].• SUGAR BAY HOLIDAY CAMPS: • 12 – 19 Aug, Zig Zag Week. • 19 – 26 Aug, Master Chef Week. • 26 Aug – 5 Sep, Cirque Du Soleil Week. Sugar Bay, Zinkwazi, 032 – 485 3778, [email protected]. • YOGA RETREAT WEEKEND: 24 – 26 Aug, Satori Farm Lodge, Dargle. Cost: R1200. Contact Khara-Jade, 078 458 9021, [email protected].

MARKETS• CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET: Sat, 9am – 2pm, opposite City Hall. Contact 033 – 396 2807.• INCHANGA CRAFT MARKET: Last Sun of the month, 9am – 3pm, Inchanga Station & Railway Museum. Contact 076 564 6357, [email protected].• KARKLOOF MARKET: Sat, 7am – 11am, 2.6km outside Ho-wick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507). Contact Andrea, 082 820 8986.• PMB FARMERS’ MARKET: Sat, 6am, Alexandra Park. Contact 082 886 0687.• SHONGWENI FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET: Sat, 6.30am – 10.30am, cnr Alverstone & Kassier Rd, Assagay. Contact 083 777 1674. Visit www.shongwenimarket.co.za.

SPECIAL EVENTS• 11TH WORLD DOWN SYNDROME CONGRESS: 15 – 17 Aug, ICC Cape Town. Contact 0861 369 672, 011 – 484 8890/1, www.downsyndrome.org.za.• TEA PARTY IN THE AVENUE: 26 Aug, 10.30am, Botanical Gar-dens, PMB. Cost: R40 p.p. Contact 033 – 344 1560, 082 062 2939.

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