mum's mail pmb/midlands october 2011

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3 FROM THE EDITOR4 FAN MAIL5 HEALTH, FASHION & BEAUTY 6 PREGNANCY & BABIES7 - 9 KIDS’ CORNER/LET’S PARTY! 10 - 11 EDUCATION & SCHOOLING12 - 13 WHAT TO DO/WHERE TO STAY14 OCTOBER EVENTS DIARY 15 DISTRIBUTORS’ DIRECTORY

Cover Photo: George, Nic and Holly Frost (Saysha Baker Photography,

www.sayshabaker.co.za)

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Why you should give the “Kiss of Life”...• Approximately 35 people die from heart attacks every day

in our country • 75% of all cardiac arrests happen in people’s homes • Approximately 10 children die every day in South

Africa and 1000s are injured • CPR for children, if started early, is often lifesaving, as they collapse due to breathing problems

• The brain can only survive for about 5 minutes without oxygen

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• Basic Childcare Course • “Save-a-Child” First Aid Course• Cooking and Nutrition For Kids • Developmental Stimulation

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Busy Bees PlaygroupAges 18 months - 4 yearsChildren’s Yoga 3 -12 years

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FROM THE EDITOR

ScottsvilleGina Clowes082 564 9537

HowickMeryl Daykin 079 529 6447

Maths and English programmes for children of all ages and abilities

Our “Very Vintage High Tea” on the 2nd of September was a huge success, rais-ing around R80 000 for The Sunflower Fund. This will enable them to recruit 80 new bone marrow stem cell donors to include on the SA Bone Marrow Reg-istry. Whether you were a sponsor or a guest, or a reader who now knows more about the amazing work The Sun-flower Fund does, I’d like to thank you for being part of this event. There was no shortage of things to drink, see and eat: JC Le Roux, Liqui Fruit and GoCoffee cappuccinos were on tap, while the ladies enjoyed the more than 25 “pop-up shops”. Savoury and sweet treats by Eat Greek ensured that we did not want for anything. Faux fur, pearls, satin and lace, as well as divine fascinators (hairpieces) were on display in abundance. The tables were beautifully decorated, and the hall ex-pertly draped in cream fabric. This event has become well known for its awesome goodie bags, and with more than 200 generous sub-sponsors, the guests were spoilt rotten. At the close of the event, each lady collected their gift and a sepia photo which was taken on arrival by Steph Stein (guests posed in front of a genuine vintage car from Consolidated Auction Group). Baby City, La Lucia Mall and Sanlam were once again the main sponsors of this year’s event and I would like to thank them for their ongoing generos-ity! I would also like to thank ADT Secu-rity and First Car Rental for their con-t r i b u t i o n . To find out more about The Sun-flower Fund please visit w w w. s u n -flowerfund.org.za or call toll free 0800 12 10 82.

Alice xxx

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Influential Women in Business

• The Natal Witness ran a Women’s Month Breakfast recently. One of the women who attended the event was Margaret Hirsch who won the Whole-sale and Retail category of S.A.’s most Influential Women in Business and Government Awards. Seen here at the event (above) are: Sera Glaus, Ingrid Roberts (Compere) and Linda Hofmeyr.

Mum’s Mail High Tea Feedback• You all deserve a huge pat on the back for the tremendous success of the morning.Meryl, Kumon Howick• Thank you very much for a delight-ful Friday morning. The décor, speak-ers, jazz band, entertainment and goodie bags were excellent. Thank you for reminding us able-bodied people that there are so many out there who are going through sheer hell. The DVD most certainly shook us all – there were many in tears.Tholsi Mudly• Congratulations on a successful High Tea! I thoroughly enjoyed the event - it was the first I’ve attended but most certainly not the last.Claire Steyn

High Tea Photo QueriesMerril Fennessy • I must compliment you on the great function and of course the super good-ie bags. How do I get my pic that was taken at the car?Val MaraisPlease visit www.mumsmail.com/site/events/39 to view all the pics. Ed.

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Braid Street Family Clinic

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

033 - 342 4684 45 Braid Street, Pietermaritzburg

[email protected]

Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm • Sat: 9am - 2pmCome in and see us!

Dr Aslaam Mahomed & Dr Sheldon Chetty


HEALTH, FASHION & BEAUTY

DIETICIAN

Areas of interest includechildhood obesity, ADHD,

allergies & diabetes. Consultations covered by

most medical aids.033 - 397 1366

[email protected] 589 Chota Motala Road (Suite 5, Upstairs ABSA

building), Pietermaritzburg

Diet Wise Inc

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Colon Therapy Programme

Colon Therapy is a transformational detoxification process. The five-day programme offered by Carol Robinson of Inner Healing Therapy is not just a deep and highly effective physical detoxification process, but an excel-lent opportunity to detox the mental and emotional self. It is very evident during this programme that when your body unburdens itself of toxic waste, it gets easier to deal with mental and emotional baggage. When your body is unwell and in pain, it agitates the mind and emotions making the body feel even worse. Colon therapy attempts to bring the body back to the state of internal hygiene where all healing takes place. After treatment you can expect more vitality and energy, clarity of mind, im-proved relationships, better eyesight, and benefits in the body such as im-proved skin tone, weight loss, removal of heavy metals, removal of acids and overall improved health. It also assists, and in many cases, heals, ailments such as headaches, migraines, depres-sion, anxiety, indigestion, flatulence, constipation, diarrhoea, IBS, hyperten-sion, heart disease, eczema, psoriasis, asthma, diabetes, arthritis, gout, poor memory, mood swings, water reten-tion, painful periods and cancer.

Five-day fasting and daily detox treatment includes:

• Initial consultation, educating, coun-selling, nutrition and diet advice. • Detox drinks and tea. • Gentle lym-phatic drainage exercises. • Daily colonic irrigation. • Daily dry body brushing. • Daily lymph drainage mas-sage. • Bemer therapy. • Daily bal-ancing of metaphysical body. • Ba-sic iridology and reflexology. • Daily weighing. • One clay facial. • Kidney and liver cleanse advice. • Essential breathing and relaxation techniques. • After-care maintenance.

Contact:

Carol Robinson, 033 – 330 4636 or

083 655 5695.

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First Impressions offers safe, fast & convenient solutions to removing teeth discolouration.

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PREGNANCY & BABIES

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

[email protected] • www.clamberclub.com

• Ballito: 076 222 2946 • Durban North: 083 785 4332 • 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

Sore Nipples While Breastfeeding

One of the most common challenges new mums experience while breast-feeding is sore nipples. It can make the most motivated mum want to reconsid-er breastfeeding, but there are things that can be done so don’t give up! • Try to find the cause of the pain. Look at your nipples after a feed. They “tell a story”. One of the most common rea-sons for sore nipples is an incorrect latch. Don’t just “grin and bear” it! If your nipples look “flattened” or have a line or ridge going through the centre or to one side, it means baby is not on deeply enough and may be positioned too far over to one or other side. • If your nipples got sore right from day one, it is probably a latching problem and you may need help latching baby properly. • If you only started experiencing pain when your mature milk came in, around day three or four, it’s probably because your breasts are too full/engorged and baby can’t latch deeply. Hand express a little milk before feeds or form a small circle with your forefinger and thumb and gently but firmly press into the areola around your nipples for one to three minutes to move the extra cellular fluid away from around the nipples so that baby can latch properly. • A tongue-tied baby may not be able to extend the tongue out far enough to cup the breast properly, causing pain. • If you or baby have been on antibiot-ics, or you had thrush during pregnancy, you may have thrush on your nipples. Ensure the thrush is treated. Breastfeeding should not be painful. Get help and enjoy your baby.

Source: Yulanda Ridge, IBCLC Certified Lactation Consultant,

033 – 396 1733,082 725 5043.


KIDS’ CORNER/LET’S PARTY!

+ upmarket jumping castles

Stockists of latest themed party tableware &

décorJumping Castles &

Children’s Party Planner

Contact Anthea on 082 302 5835e-mail: [email protected]

www.hoppersandbugs.co.za

The one STop parTy planning

Service!

new!!! Sand

art and pamper parties &

Miekie the clown.

WOOD CREATIONS

SPECIAL R4499

incl VAT

Tel: 0861 11 55 37 www.sloughtrading.co.za

Terms & Conditions Apply

All CCA Treated Poles & Timber

Price Includes:• Platform • Step Ladder • Timber Roof

• Climbing Net • Swings • SlideMany Extras also available

• Monkey Bars • Pull-up Ladder • Tyre Tower • Sand Pit and much more...

Bigger Really isn’t Better

Currently in South Africa one in five children is overweight or obese. These children are ticking time bombs for diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep problems and bone fractures. Not to mention the psycho-logical implications, with many obese children suffering from poor self-es-teem and depression. Fat cells in chil-dren under the age of six can not only expand, but also multiply. As fat cells never die, overweight children carry into adulthood the increased likelihood of obesity. Childhood obesity is com-monly due to unhealthy eating habits coupled with low activity levels. The playground has been replaced by TV and computer screens. Easy access to sugar and fat-packed snack foods, such as energy drinks, biscuits and choco-lates, heightens the battle. Overeating is becoming easy with larger “value-for-money” portions. Over the past 20 years pizza slices have more than doubled in size, muffins have tripled in size, and standard fizzy drinks have tripled in volume. Modelling Change: Remember that children imitate adults, healthy change begins with increasing physical activity and encouraging healthy eating habits: • Physical activities should be fun, not “weight-loss chores”! Encourage out-door games, limiting computer and TV time. Children should be active for 60 minutes daily. This can be broken into 10 to 15 minute activity periods throughout the day. • Instead of choco-lates, biscuits and sweets, rather offer a variety of healthy snacks like fruits, yoghurts, nuts and vegetables. Have a large fruit bowl accessible, and en-courage interesting vegetable fingers dipped in hummus/cottage cheese as crunchy savoury snacks. • Use National Obesity Week (10 to 14 October) to re-assess your family’s eating and behav-iour patterns, and embark on a health-ier lifestyle together, today!

Source:

Sharon Hultzer, Dietician, 033 – 342 8384.



SWIMMING LESSONSFor all ages & abilities

• Heated pools • Showers/change rooms

• Enclosed parking• Gym equipment

• Tuck shop• Safe, park-like surroundings

ODETTE 082 466 8577

Phoebe and Floyd Children’s Clothing

is now available at Senses Day Spa, 8 Howick Road, PMB.

ContactFatima Khan on 082 786 4020 or [email protected].

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

Nationwide Deliveries

Pony Magic

An 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:• Scrapbook Creations • Equestrian World • Midlands Tack & Feed

Contact us also for Riding Lessons, Holiday Workshops and now Pony Parties!

Nikki Austen 083 370 112 • Tracy Tamsen 082 891 1408 or e-mail [email protected]

Horse & Pony Gifts & Apparel for Adults & Children

Makes learning to swim fun!the new swimming aid

083 324 [email protected] www.swimfin.co.za

SIMPLE ELEGANCE

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

Nozie 082 624 7590

Nurture a Love for the Water Whilst Being a Disciplinarian

In order for swimmers to have fun whilst learning we need to be firm when educating them on all aspects of water and pool safety. If every swim-mer has self-discipline and is well be-haved, accidents will not happen as often. Parents and childminders should ALWAYS adhere to ALL the rules of pool safety AT ALL TIMES. Swimming pool rules: • No unsuper-vised swimming. • No child should be allowed in the pool surrounds at any time unless they are actually about to enter the pool. Don’t allow your child to ride their bicycle in the pool surrounds or push prams, bounce balls etc. • Children should ALWAYS enter the pool safely. NO jumping in to their par-ents! • Children should ONLY swim in a recognised swimming costume. This alerts the parent/childminder that the child is going to swim. • No eating or drinking in a pool. • No swimming in a storm. If you can hear thunder, exit the pool safely. • No rough play EVER - in-cluding holding on to each other. • No swimming in a dirty pool. Special tip to adults when entertain-ing around a pool or at the dam/beach/river: Have a roster of who is on water duty! A large number of drown-ings take place in home pools, often when there are a lot of people around the pool, i.e. when socialising. Let us all enjoy the pleasure of seeing our children learn to swim. But remember - it is never too early to start education on all aspects of water safety. Rather be firm and safe than kind and sorry!

Source:

Odette Randelhoff, KZN Representative on

the Swimming South Africa Learn-to-Swim Technical

Committee and accredited Learn-to-Swim Instructor,

082 466 8577, [email protected].

Childline is committed to the protection of children against emotional, physical and sexual

abuse. Please call us if you’d like to help 08000 55 555.



www.Just Boutique.net

084 587 0880www.justboutique.net

• Merchant Directory• Adults’ Workshops

• Kids’ Party Workshops:

Designer Cupcakes, Charlie & The

Chocolate Factory, Sandart, etc.

KIDS’ OUTDOOR PLAYHOUSES & BRAND NEW KIDS’ BEDROOM

FURNITURE RANGE

Kids’ Party Entertainment

• Craft parties• Cupcake decorating• Face painting• Games• Pamper parties• Jumping castles• Party packs• Themed accessories


Jaci Tibbit - 082 827 [email protected]

PERSONALISED KIDZ BOOKS, BABY CLOTHING &

ACCESSORIES, ROOM TAGS, BABY-ON-BOARD, NUMBER PLATE STICKERS & PHOTO

FRIDGE MAGNETS & KEYRINGS.

JACKFLASHPERSONALISED KIDZ PRODUCTS

Visit www.jackflashstories.co.za

033 - 330 6036 / 083 943 8430 www.fransimmons.co.za

Fun, relaxed studio shoots that everyone

will enjoy!

BABY SWIM CLASSESCome enjoy time with your little one in our baby swim

classes. Teach them a valuable life skill whilst

having fun in the water.• Heated pool

• Qualified baby swim instructor• All ages & abilities

Contact Chantelle


Gymnastics improves posture, co-ordination, stamina, flexibility and discipline of mind & body.

• Boys & Girls• Age 3 & up

• Fun filled programmes• Birthday parties welcomeContact Sherri on 083 547 5981

Pietermaritzburg Gymnastics

Academy

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 8231

Website: www.musikgarten.co.za

Start your kids on a fun musical adventure today!Come and experience the real joy of MUSIC...

PARTY QUIPKiddies’ Party and Décor Hire

Take the stress out of planning yourchild’s perfect party! Jumping castles, kiddies’ themed chairs and tables, themed décor and all your party requirements.

Call 083 235 0548

TEL: 083 607 4428

Looking for the coolest toy store in PMB?

Shop at Campsdrift’s indoor market (next to

Makro). We’ve got awesome toys for boys and girls, educational puzzles, books and

games!

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EDUCATION & SCHOOLING

www.braintrainedu.co.za

Is your child a square peg in a round hole?

We can help!Jenni

Underwood033 - 343 4086083 395 1321

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

Executive Functioning

Children with learning disabilities may struggle at school with the fol-lowing executive functioning skills: (1) Task Initiation – the ability to start without procrastinating. A child who procrastinates waits till the last minute for everything. They are unmotivated and lazy. Many children who have diffi-culty getting started also have trouble with planning and organising. They get overwhelmed so they don’t do anything. They may: • Have trouble starting even with directions on where and how to begin. • Find reasons not to begin homework at the agreed-upon time. • Be unable to complete multiple assignments. • Have difficulty follow-ing multi-step routines. • Hand in late assignments. • Don’t know where to begin writing. (2) Organisation - this skill is linked to planning and setting priorities and task initiation. Children lacking organisational skills lose every-thing. The consequences they suffer do not necessarily teach them a lesson (e.g. detention). Children with poor or-ganisational skills may understand the value of organisation but cannot organ-ise themselves. They: • Don’t hand in completed work. • Have trouble orga-nising their working and living space. • Come to school without necessary books/stationery. • Arrive late/hand in assignments late. • Hand in inaccu-rate/incomplete work. As schoolwork gets harder, children need to become more independent learners. (3) How you can help your child: Parents who work with the child’s teacher can im-prove their children’s executive skills. Remember that not all children re-spond to the same strategy. Each child is on a different developmental path and each child’s brain-based habits will vary. You and the teacher should work on the needs of your child. Teach your child executive skills, offer frequent reassurance and give clear, specific feedback.

Source:

BrainTrain, Jenni Underwood,

083 395 1321.

www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za

or phone 087 808 7715 or 082 353 6003

THE INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN8:30 & 12:30

Sunday 30 OctoberFrom Kloof Station (Stokers’ Arms) to Inchanga

Station Craft Market & Tea Garden(The only craft market in KZN Natal that can be

accessed by steam train)

Umgeni Steam Railway

• Adults R150 • Pensioners R130 • Children R120 (All return trips)

At Inchanga Station: Craft Market, Food To Suit Most Tastes & Picnic Area

ONlINE BOOKING


EDUCATION & SCHOOLING

SPRINGHAVEN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Our Motto “To reach greater heights - academically, spiritually, culturally and in sports.”

ADMISSIONS OPEN FOR 2012

Grade R - R800 paGrade1, 2, 3 - R450 paGrade 4, 5, 6 - R500 paGrade 7 - R550 pa

Tel/Fax: 033 - 391 4374


167 Springvale Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg

Programme helps to increase intelligence,

sharpens attention and concentration, develops

accurate perception, improves long and

short term memory, promotes logical

thoughts and reading and helps build self

esteem and confidence.

Contact Anne033 386 3040

Audiblox

331 Burger Street, St Anne’s Medical Centre, Suite 104, Pietermaritzburg033 - 342 6881

[email protected]

• Onsite Audiologist• Hearing Screening & Testing (All Ages)

• Quality Hearing Aid Fittings• Worker’s

Compensation Cases & Medico-Legal

Cases

Veruschka NaidooAudiology Inc.

Practice Number: 0193267

• Children 4 Months to 5 Years

• 1 - 5 Days Per Week

• Reception Year • Aftercare • Holiday

Programmes

Open from 6:30am - 5:30pm (All holidays excluding December)

2 Hilton Avenue, Hilton, Pietermaritzburg Tel: 033 - 343 4659 • 033 - 343 5410

COOL WINDS PLAY CENTRE

!

Applications for 2012 now open.Limited space.Shamane Singh (B.ED Hons.UKZN) 083 441 1650

Kidz Palace Daycare & Educare2 Legion Rd, Scottsville • Tel: 033 – 386 698818 Haldane Rd, Pelham • Tel: 033 – 386 0570


YOUR CHILD DESERVES THE BEST!ENROL HIM/HER AT

10 Months to 5 Years (Grade RR)• Fully registered – exceeds Municipal requirements• Qualified and experienced Principal • Experienced care-givers with first aid• Spacious, clean, loving, caring and safe environment• Modern computers with kids’ software• Educational and stimulating curriculum• Freshly prepared nutritious meals• Preparing your child for school readiness• Extra-curricular activities: Monkeynastix, swimming, pottery.

How Not To Be a Couch Potato

It’s a beautiful sunny day outside. It’s school holidays and your children wake up at 10am and head straight for the lounge, close the curtains to shut out the sun and turn on the TV. The only other sound in the room is the crunch of crisps or the rustle of that packet of sweets. This frustrates you because you want them to be outside and ac-tive. But it’s not easy to motivate them in that direction because their team mates are also inside watching TV. We as parents need to encourage our children to participate in activities that will stimulate them and give them fun at the same time. So why not send them to Summer Camp? This will change their whole outlook on life. By going to Summer Camp they’ll learn that there are many other ways to stimulate their minds and have fun. They’ll meet chil-dren from different walks of life and see how important it is to be outdoors in the fresh air. Counsellors at the camp will encourage them to participate in activities of their choice and to learn about team spirit - from field sports to water sports to activities that suit the creative mind. You will find that even the laziest or quietest child will come out of their shell. They will become self-confident, motivated and active and they’ll want to let other children know that be-ing a couch potato is not the way to go. Once Summer Camp has done the ground work then it’s up to us as par-ents to keep reminding our children of the importance of the outdoors.

Source: Pat Jorge, Sugar Bay, 032 – 485 3778, [email protected].

www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za

or phone 087 808 7715 or 082 353 6003

THE INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN8:30 & 12:30

Sunday 30 OctoberFrom Kloof Station (Stokers’ Arms) to Inchanga

Station Craft Market & Tea Garden(The only craft market in KZN Natal that can be

accessed by steam train)

Umgeni Steam Railway

• Adults R150 • Pensioners R130 • Children R120 (All return trips)

At Inchanga Station: Craft Market, Food To Suit Most Tastes & Picnic Area

ONlINE BOOKING


WHAT TO DO/WHERE TO STAY

Museum Passport Competition

Hirsch’s, in partnership with KwaZulu-Natal Museum, Voortrekker/Msunduzi Museum, Macrorie House, Tatham Art Gallery, Project Gateway, and Com-rades House worked together on the Museum Passport competition with the idea to entice young learners to discover the history and mysteries of Pietermaritzburg. Schools from around Pietermaritzburg were able to enter with the view that learners would be-come long-time members of the mu-seums and encourage their classmates and friends to join. Hirsch’s gave away iPods to four ecstatic learners. Khany-isile Madlala (from Ndabenhle Primary School) said: “I can’t wait to share the news with the principal and the learn-ers of my school about this!” This is the third year that the Museum Passport competition has been running and will start again next year. Contact any of the Museums in Pietermaritz-burg for details.

Source: Sera Glaus,

Hirsch’s Homestore, 033 - 328 2700, 082 449 5151.

WIN WIN WIN!!!Win a 2 piece Noo Wear

Summer Set!Visit www.mumsmail.com

to enter.Baby Accessories,

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Available at selected stores or online purchases: [email protected] • 082 447 1182

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Mad Science Party

Try out a “Mad Science Party” for your child’s next birthday party. Suitable for eight to ten year olds. Games:• Arrange for a dinkum child-friendly chemistry student or prof to attend your child’s birthday party to do some astounding experiments for the young audience. • Research some simple science experiments yourself and do a few with the children. Here’s one idea: Create a Water Whistle. Instructions: Cut partially through a drinking straw about 1/3 of the way down the straw. Leave a tiny bit of the straw intact so the two straw sections stay attached. Fill a cup full with wa-ter. Place the longer end of the straw in the water, turn the top to 90°and blow lightly into it. To vary the pitch raise and lower the straw in the water (www.stevespangler.com). Invitations: Take a photo of something creepy and write the party invitation on the white border or on the back. Table Place Settings: For each guest provide a bright orange paper plate, oversized plastic tongs (instead of cut-lery) and a plastic magnifying glass as an extra plate. Clip all the items to-gether with a clamp or large bulldog clip. Party Packs: Buy brightly coloured plastic pencil cases and fill them with sweets, edible bugs and a penlight torch. Throw in a few plastic bugs and a plastic eyeball for good measure! Food Ideas: Individual pots of two-min-ute noodles, individual cheese fondue dippers and transformer remote-con-trol cake. For the cake: bake an ordi-nary rectangular-shaped sponge cake and ice with purple and orange icing. Use treats like liquorice and smarties to create knobs, dials and antennae.

Source: Neskids Ultimate

Kids’ Party Guide.

Activity courtesy of:

The Old Mutual MTN ScienCentre is a registered non-profit organisation and all funds received directly support our educational programmes & exhibits: www.sciencentre.co.za.

Use What?• Two paper cups • Three sheets of A4 paper • A pair of scissors • Sticky tape • A ballpoint pen • 5c coin • Sand

Do What?• Take a paper cup and draw a circle shape on the side of the cup. This should be roughly the size of a 50c coin.• Carefully pierce a hole in the centre of the circle with your pen then use the scissors to cut out the circle.• Take the second cup and place it inside your first cup. Draw around the inside of the hole you have cut out. • Separate the cups and cut out the circle you have drawn on the second cup.• Take a piece of paper and fold into a long bar. Stick it across the width of the cup with some tape.• Repeat with the second piece of paper. These bars will make the handle for your tap.• Cross one bar across the middle of the other to form a cross shape. Stick them together using tape. • Now you’ve made your tap handle you need to attach it to the inside of your tap. Place it across the top of your first cup and stick it down with tape.• To make the nozzle of the tap take another piece of paper and roll it into a tube and stick it with tape. This should be wider than the hole you cut on the side of the cup. Cut the tube in half (along the length).• Make tabs around one end by carefully cutting small snips all the way round the tube. • Fold back the tabs and place the nozzle in the hole on the second cup. Use tape to stick down the tabs.• Put the first cup inside the second cup. Rotate the handle so the holes are not lined up and the tap is closed.• Fill the tap with sand, place over a bowl and turn the handle. As the hole opens, watch as sand pours out of your tap!

So What? We use taps every day, whether we are doing dishes, watering the garden or simply having a bath. Taps are very important to our everyday lives because they supply us with water, although, we never stop to think just how they work. By making our very own fantastic faucet in this workshop we get to see how water is able to flow through our taps and importantly how we are able to control this water flow by opening and closing our tap (turning the handle). In order for our “water” (lentils) to flow we needed to turn the handle so that the 2 holes in our cups were aligned. This complete alignment allows heavy flow of our lentils. Partial alignment of the holes allows light/little flow of our lentils. No alignment between the 2 holes in our cups meant that our tap was closed and no lentils are allowed to flow. Our taps at home work the same way except they have a rubber washer between the water pipe and the screw in the tap. This stops the tap from leaking and helps to control the flow of water from the tap. The very first forms of taps or valves were invented by the Early Egyptians and Greeks to control water flow and prevent flooding wherever there was a water line present. This idea sparked the invention of the modern tap in 1870 by a man called J.H Davis.

FANTASTIC FAUCET


OCTOBER EVENTS DIARY

OCTOBER AWARENESS DAYS: • Mental Health Awareness Month • Breast Cancer Awareness Month • 1: International Day for Older Persons • 1: National Inherited Disorders Day • 4: World Animal Day • 4 – 10: Human Trafficking Week • 5: World Teachers’ Day • 5 - 9: Kidney Awareness Week • 5 - 11: Pharmacy Week • 5 - 11: Back Week • 7: Secretary’s Day • 8: Yom Kippur • 8: World Hospice & Palliative Care Day • 9: Partnership Against AIDS Anniversary • 9 – 13: National Nutrition Week • 10: World Mental Health Day • 10 – 14: National Obesity Week • 12: World Arthritis Day • 12: National Bandana Day • 12: International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction • 12 – 20: World Bone & Joint Week • 13: World Sight Day • 15: National Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day • 15: Global Handwashing Day • 16: Bosses’ Day • 16: World Food Day • 16: World Spine Day • 17: World Trauma Day • 17: International Day for Eradication of Poverty • 17 – 23: Infection Control Week • 20: National Down Syndrome Day • 20: World Osteoporosis Day • 23: National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Day • 24: World Polio Day • 26: Diwali • 29: World Stroke Day • 31: Halloween.

ENTERTAINMENT GROUPS LEISURE MARKETS MEETINGS SPECIAL EVENTS

OCTOBER AWARENESS DAYS CHARITY BUSINESS COURSES/WORKSHOPS EDUCATION/CHILDREN

MOOIPLAAS SQUATTER COMMUNITY TOY STORY TEA: 29 Oct, 10am – 1pm, Highway Christian Community Church, Pinetown. Entry fee: toy. Christmas shopping stalls. Con-tact Bev Baxter, 082 920 5798.

AMASHOVA DURBAN CLASSIC CYCLE RACE: 16 Oct, 6am, PMB City Hall, finishing at Moses Mabhida Stadium (106km). Contact 031 – 312 8896 or visit www.amashova.co.za.

HIRSCH’S MAKES SADD HAPPY: Hirsch’s recently donated a vacuum cleaner to SADD (South Africans Against Drunk Driving). For more info on SADD contact 033 – 347 0103.

EAST COAST RADIO AMASHOVA FAMILY FUN RIDE: 16 Oct, 5.30am, Hillcrest High School, finishing at Moses Mabhida Stadium (38km). Contact 031 – 312 8896 or visit www.amashova.co.za.

VARSITY COLLEGE CHOC CHARITY GOLF DAY: 7 Oct, 10.30am - 12.30pm, Victoria Country Club. Cost: R1200 per four ball (incl. green fees & dinner). Contact: Sonya, 033 – 386 2376, [email protected].

BERGTRAILS GAME TRAIL: 1 Oct. Enjoy trail riding in the mountains. Hire or bring own horse. Cost: R200 pp. Con-tact Heidi, 082 441 7926, [email protected].

GARDENING TALK BY TANYA VISSER: 7 Oct, Msunduzi Hos-pice, Prestbury. Cost: R100 p.p. (incl. presentation, tea & magazine). Contact Sonya Mateus, 033 – 344 1560.

MOMENTUM 94.7 CYCLE CHALLENGE: 20 Nov, Johan-nesburg. Entries close 3 Oct. Visit www.cyclechallenge.co.za.

HELP FERAL CATS: Donate food or cash to the SPCA for sterilisation & care of feral cats. Contact Maureen Vider, PMB SPCA, 033 – 386 9267.

INCHANGA CHOO CHOO: 30 Oct, 8.30am & 12.30pm, Kloof to Inchanga (return trips). Craft Market & Tea Gar-den at Inchanga Station. Contact 082 353 6003, www.um-genisteamrailway.co.za.

PIETERMARITZBURG PREGNANCY ASSIST: Offers counsel-ling, emergency care safe house & “Baby Safes”. The or-ganisation needs: cots, prams, car chairs, clothes, nappies & formula. Contact Rene Morcom, 033 – 347 5544.

SHONGWENI FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET: Sat, 6am – 10.30am, cnr Alverstone & Kassier Rd, Assagay. Breakfast, crafts, fresh vegetables, breads, cakes, cheese, hormone-free & free-range meat. Contact 083 777 1674.

SARS E-FILING CONSULTATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS: 4, 11 & 18 Oct, SARS KZN, 201 West Street, Durban. To RSVP & find out times e-mail [email protected].

PMB FARMERS’ MARKET: Sat, 6am, Alexandra Park. Con-tact 082 886 0687.

SIMPLY BREATHE – LEARNING THE ART OF MEDITATION: Thurs, 5.30pm – 6.30pm, Yellowwood Café, Howick. R30. Hayley, 072 971 8450, [email protected].

CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET: Sat, 9am – 2pm, opposite City Hall. Contact 033 – 396 2807.

JUST BOUTIQUE DEMONSTRATIONS AT THE SUNDAY TRIBUNE GARDEN SHOW: 2 Oct, various times, Council House, The Sunday Tribune Garden Show. Contact Lara, 033 – 342 4984, 084 587 0880, www.justboutique.net.

THE FOOD MARKET: Last Sat of every month, 8am – 1pm, Hellenic Community Centre, Durban North. Next market: 29 Oct. Contact 084 409 5444.

EMOTION IN MOTION: Stress release sessions, conference workshops, ice breakers, body-mind awareness. One-on-one or group sessions, incl. movement. Contact Charlotte Blignaut, [email protected].

HIRSCH’S BUSINESS NETWORKING: Last Thurs of the month. Next meeting: 27 Oct, 8.30am – 10.30am, Hirsch’s, PMB. Contact Sera Glaus, 033 – 328 2700.

GENERAL SEWING & SOFT FURNISHINGS CLASSES: Wed afternoons. Contact Brenda Horner, 082 372 1737, [email protected].

WOMEN IN BUSINESS (WIB) FORUM: Thurs 13 Oct, Fern-hill. Speaker: Rosemary Smith. Topic: Make-up artistry. Contact Ali Engelbrecht, 082 929 2536.

BOOKS2YOU: • 12 Oct, Maritzburg Christian School • 19 – 20 Oct, Wartburg Kirchdorf School • 20 – 21 Oct, Wembley College. Contact Paula, 082 907 1573.

SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG OPEN GARDENS FESTIVAL: 28 – 30 Oct, Bulwer, Underberg & Himeville area. Cost: R30 for Festival Pocket Guide (incl. entry). Contact [email protected].

FOOD & WINE EVENING: 7 Oct, 6.30pm – 9pm, Confer-ence Room, Golden Horse Casino. Contact Kavelin Reddy, 033 – 395 8000.

PAMPER PARTIES: For girls aged 4 – 12, at your home. Cost: minimum R50 per child. Contact Nirvana Pillay, 076 492 4965, 033 – 397 2944, [email protected].

BIG TOP ROCK: 11 Oct – 8 Jan, The Barnyard Theatre, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Umhlanga. Cost: R135 Wed to Sat, R100 Tues night & Sun matinee. 031 – 566 3045.

ADD/ADHD SUPPORT GROUP: For parents of children with ADD/ADHD. Contact Ralph Gilbert, [email protected].

Send your November Diary Dates to [email protected] & [email protected] with

“Pietermaritzburg Diary” in the subject line before 10 October. Entries will be published space permitting & at the Editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details

of events with contact person.

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DISTRIBUTORS’ DIRECTORY

To update your school’s details please e-mail [email protected]. 30 000 copies of Mum’s Mail Pietermaritzburg/Midlands issue are distributed monthly via the listed schools & advertisers. We also distribute to Baby & Toddler

Workshops, Clinics, Hospitals, Libraries & Shopping Centres.

AthloneAthlone Primary033 - 342 9530Little Saints Pre-School082 375 8947BaynesfieldCountry Bumpkin 033 - 251 0422BisleyBisley Park Primary033 - 386 2460Half Pints033 - 346 0459Cottontail Cottage Daycare033 - 346 2528Gia’s Daycare 033 - 346 0392Hazelwood Pre-Primary033 - 386 2621Humpty Dumpty Playschool033 - 386 7144Bombay HeightsTruro Pre-Primary School033 - 391 2472Union Park Primary033 - 391 4552BoughtonToptots082 978 7570Cato RidgeGeorge Cato Primary031 - 782 2060ChasedeneHappy Land033 - 342 8424Chase ValleyBridget Holmes033 - 347 2214Northern Park033 - 342 3222ClarendonBaby Bears Club084 610 3020Clarendon Primary033 - 342 1734Jacaranda Pre-Primary033 - 342 0255 Little People After Care / Crèche033 - 345 0527Sunnylea Pre-Primary033 - 345 4731Wykeham Collegiate033 - 342 0752EastwoodEastwood033 - 390 3511J. C. Joshua Pre-Primary033 - 390 3934EpworthEpworth Primary033 - 846 2500HayfieldsHayfields Pre-Primary083 468 9772 Jack & Jill Playcentre033 - 396 3726Jolly Tots083 375 3513HiltonCowan House Preparatory033 - 343 3261Hilton Montessori033 - 343 3551

Hilton Pre-Primary033 - 343 4090Scovil Heights Pre-School072 243 2215Toptots Hilton 083 415 9903HowickHappy FeetHowick Pre-Primary033 - 330 3605Little Kids Academy033 - 330 4076 KokstadSt Patrick’s039 - 727 2888Lincoln MeadeSally’s Day Care033 - 396 3122MontroseBright Sparks Playgroup033 - 347 1371Settlers Park Pre-Primary033 - 347 3061MountainriseArthur Blaxall Special School033 - 387 1400Bright Spark033 - 397 1231Montessori Pre-Primary033 - 397 0945Muslimahs & Tots083 781 4688MountainviewAmanah Pre-Primary082 786 4068NorthdaleGreen Hill Primary033 - 387 1889Northdale Primary033 - 387 4045Northlands Primary033 - 387 1872Ramatha Road Primary033 - 387 1762Regina Primary033 - 391 4628Ridge View Primary033 - 387 1810Rosefern Primary &Rose Buds Daycare033 - 387 7836Springhaven Primary033 - 391 4374Suncrest Primary033 - 391 4522TPA033 - 387 1011United Churches Pre-Primary033 - 397 0773W.A. Lewitt Primary& Rainbow Kids Pre-School083 556 6296Northern Park Peter Rabbit033 - 345 0542Nottingham Clifton Preparatory033 - 266 6801King’s School033 - 266 6716Nottingham Pre-Primary

033 - 266 6189Nottingham Primary033 - 266 6731Oak ParkOak Park Playschool082 628 2523Orient HeightsOrient Heights Primary033 - 391 4500PelhamAlex-Educare033 - 342 8511Kidz Palace 2 033 - 386 0570 Margie Dutertre Daycare033 - 386 9096Vrolike Vinkies Pre-Primary033 - 386 5680Maritzburg Christian Primary033 - 386 3370PMB CentralAlston Primary033 - 342 5464Berg Primary072 586 0098Kidz Corner Pre-Primary033 - 345 5842Linda’s Crèche033 - 342 5480Little Souls Pre-Primary033 - 342 0510Merchiston Primary033 - 342 1838Michelle’s Montessori033 - 386 1845Paddington Bear 033 - 345 0954Prince Alfred Primary033 - 345 2664Rangrage Pre-Primary083 786 2425Shri Vishnu Primary033 - 342 8527St Christopher’s033 - 345 4686Sunrise Montessori078 323 9096Teletubbies Daycare Centre033 - 342 4371Three Oaks Pre-Primary033 - 342 5703Twinkle Star Pre-School033 - 342 8982PrestburyBotanic Pre-Primary033 - 344 3136Brookby Learning Projects 033 - 344 1335Clivia Pre-Primary033 - 344 3125Prestbury Pre-School033 - 344 1202RaisethorpeAllandale Primary033 - 387 6042Deccan Road Primary033 - 391 4318RidgeviewJabez Academy072 728 9289Scottsville

Baby Days Crèche083 289 1397Carefree Kids033 - 346 0403Community Of Love Christian Academy033 - 394 5515Irene’s Play House033 - 386 1014Jolly Jenks Playschool082 822 8869Khulanathi School 033 - 260 5759Kidz Palace 1 033 - 386 6988Lindiwe Pre-School033 - 386 8742Michelle’s Montessori033 - 386 1845New England Pre-Primary033 - 386 3442Peter Pan Special033 - 386 8247Pride Rock 083 789 1849Ridge Junior Primary033 - 306 2215Scottsville Senior Primary033 - 342 7508St Charles Primary033 - 386 8235St John’s Primary033 - 386 1500Tikkabella Kids’ Daycare033 - 342 1673Tinkie Winkie033 - 386 6817Tubby Land Playschool033 - 386 8496WembleyCordwalles Preparatory033 - 342 3077Gert Maritz Pre-Primary033 - 345 1501Gert Maritz Primary033 - 345 1501Siembamba Pre-Primary 033 - 342 4311WoodlandsForest Hill Primary033 - 387 6262Other Distributors:Baby and Toddler WorkshopsClamber ClubMoms and Tots MusikgartenToptotsYulanda Ridge 082 725 5043Clinics and Hospitals:Howick Private HospitalMedi-ClinicMedicrossSt Anne’s HospitalLibraries:HiltonShopping Centres:CascadesHayfields MallMidlands MallScottsville MallThe QuarryVictoria Road

OCTOBER AWARENESS DAYS: • Mental Health Awareness Month • Breast Cancer Awareness Month • 1: International Day for Older Persons • 1: National Inherited Disorders Day • 4: World Animal Day • 4 – 10: Human Trafficking Week • 5: World Teachers’ Day • 5 - 9: Kidney Awareness Week • 5 - 11: Pharmacy Week • 5 - 11: Back Week • 7: Secretary’s Day • 8: Yom Kippur • 8: World Hospice & Palliative Care Day • 9: Partnership Against AIDS Anniversary • 9 – 13: National Nutrition Week • 10: World Mental Health Day • 10 – 14: National Obesity Week • 12: World Arthritis Day • 12: National Bandana Day • 12: International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction • 12 – 20: World Bone & Joint Week • 13: World Sight Day • 15: National Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day • 15: Global Handwashing Day • 16: Bosses’ Day • 16: World Food Day • 16: World Spine Day • 17: World Trauma Day • 17: International Day for Eradication of Poverty • 17 – 23: Infection Control Week • 20: National Down Syndrome Day • 20: World Osteoporosis Day • 23: National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Day • 24: World Polio Day • 26: Diwali • 29: World Stroke Day • 31: Halloween.

ENTERTAINMENT GROUPS LEISURE MARKETS MEETINGS SPECIAL EVENTS

OCTOBER AWARENESS DAYS CHARITY BUSINESS COURSES/WORKSHOPS EDUCATION/CHILDREN

MOOIPLAAS SQUATTER COMMUNITY TOY STORY TEA: 29 Oct, 10am – 1pm, Highway Christian Community Church, Pinetown. Entry fee: toy. Christmas shopping stalls. Con-tact Bev Baxter, 082 920 5798.

AMASHOVA DURBAN CLASSIC CYCLE RACE: 16 Oct, 6am, PMB City Hall, finishing at Moses Mabhida Stadium (106km). Contact 031 – 312 8896 or visit www.amashova.co.za.

HIRSCH’S MAKES SADD HAPPY: Hirsch’s recently donated a vacuum cleaner to SADD (South Africans Against Drunk Driving). For more info on SADD contact 033 – 347 0103.

EAST COAST RADIO AMASHOVA FAMILY FUN RIDE: 16 Oct, 5.30am, Hillcrest High School, finishing at Moses Mabhida Stadium (38km). Contact 031 – 312 8896 or visit www.amashova.co.za.

VARSITY COLLEGE CHOC CHARITY GOLF DAY: 7 Oct, 10.30am - 12.30pm, Victoria Country Club. Cost: R1200 per four ball (incl. green fees & dinner). Contact: Sonya, 033 – 386 2376, [email protected].

BERGTRAILS GAME TRAIL: 1 Oct. Enjoy trail riding in the mountains. Hire or bring own horse. Cost: R200 pp. Con-tact Heidi, 082 441 7926, [email protected].

GARDENING TALK BY TANYA VISSER: 7 Oct, Msunduzi Hos-pice, Prestbury. Cost: R100 p.p. (incl. presentation, tea & magazine). Contact Sonya Mateus, 033 – 344 1560.

MOMENTUM 94.7 CYCLE CHALLENGE: 20 Nov, Johan-nesburg. Entries close 3 Oct. Visit www.cyclechallenge.co.za.

HELP FERAL CATS: Donate food or cash to the SPCA for sterilisation & care of feral cats. Contact Maureen Vider, PMB SPCA, 033 – 386 9267.

INCHANGA CHOO CHOO: 30 Oct, 8.30am & 12.30pm, Kloof to Inchanga (return trips). Craft Market & Tea Gar-den at Inchanga Station. Contact 082 353 6003, www.um-genisteamrailway.co.za.

PIETERMARITZBURG PREGNANCY ASSIST: Offers counsel-ling, emergency care safe house & “Baby Safes”. The or-ganisation needs: cots, prams, car chairs, clothes, nappies & formula. Contact Rene Morcom, 033 – 347 5544.

SHONGWENI FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET: Sat, 6am – 10.30am, cnr Alverstone & Kassier Rd, Assagay. Breakfast, crafts, fresh vegetables, breads, cakes, cheese, hormone-free & free-range meat. Contact 083 777 1674.

SARS E-FILING CONSULTATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS: 4, 11 & 18 Oct, SARS KZN, 201 West Street, Durban. To RSVP & find out times e-mail [email protected].

PMB FARMERS’ MARKET: Sat, 6am, Alexandra Park. Con-tact 082 886 0687.

SIMPLY BREATHE – LEARNING THE ART OF MEDITATION: Thurs, 5.30pm – 6.30pm, Yellowwood Café, Howick. R30. Hayley, 072 971 8450, [email protected].

CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET: Sat, 9am – 2pm, opposite City Hall. Contact 033 – 396 2807.

JUST BOUTIQUE DEMONSTRATIONS AT THE SUNDAY TRIBUNE GARDEN SHOW: 2 Oct, various times, Council House, The Sunday Tribune Garden Show. Contact Lara, 033 – 342 4984, 084 587 0880, www.justboutique.net.

THE FOOD MARKET: Last Sat of every month, 8am – 1pm, Hellenic Community Centre, Durban North. Next market: 29 Oct. Contact 084 409 5444.

EMOTION IN MOTION: Stress release sessions, conference workshops, ice breakers, body-mind awareness. One-on-one or group sessions, incl. movement. Contact Charlotte Blignaut, [email protected].

HIRSCH’S BUSINESS NETWORKING: Last Thurs of the month. Next meeting: 27 Oct, 8.30am – 10.30am, Hirsch’s, PMB. Contact Sera Glaus, 033 – 328 2700.

GENERAL SEWING & SOFT FURNISHINGS CLASSES: Wed afternoons. Contact Brenda Horner, 082 372 1737, [email protected].

WOMEN IN BUSINESS (WIB) FORUM: Thurs 13 Oct, Fern-hill. Speaker: Rosemary Smith. Topic: Make-up artistry. Contact Ali Engelbrecht, 082 929 2536.

BOOKS2YOU: • 12 Oct, Maritzburg Christian School • 19 – 20 Oct, Wartburg Kirchdorf School • 20 – 21 Oct, Wembley College. Contact Paula, 082 907 1573.

SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG OPEN GARDENS FESTIVAL: 28 – 30 Oct, Bulwer, Underberg & Himeville area. Cost: R30 for Festival Pocket Guide (incl. entry). Contact [email protected].

FOOD & WINE EVENING: 7 Oct, 6.30pm – 9pm, Confer-ence Room, Golden Horse Casino. Contact Kavelin Reddy, 033 – 395 8000.

PAMPER PARTIES: For girls aged 4 – 12, at your home. Cost: minimum R50 per child. Contact Nirvana Pillay, 076 492 4965, 033 – 397 2944, [email protected].

BIG TOP ROCK: 11 Oct – 8 Jan, The Barnyard Theatre, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Umhlanga. Cost: R135 Wed to Sat, R100 Tues night & Sun matinee. 031 – 566 3045.

ADD/ADHD SUPPORT GROUP: For parents of children with ADD/ADHD. Contact Ralph Gilbert, [email protected].

Send your November Diary Dates to [email protected] & [email protected] with

“Pietermaritzburg Diary” in the subject line before 10 October. Entries will be published space permitting & at the Editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details

of events with contact person.

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• SPRINGFIELD - 031 - 263 2346• PIETERMARITZBURG - 033 - 342 5902

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We will be at the Homemakers Expo from 6 October - 9 October at the Durban Exhibition Centre

French/Clear Gel Overlay on Natural Nail ONLY R120

French/Clear Gel Overlay on TipsONLY R195

Book TWO Back, Neck & Shoulder Massages and pay ONLY R99 per session

Book a Spa Pedicure for R195 and get a Manicure for ONLY R95

Golden Glow Airbrush Tan ONLY R250

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033 - 343 4659 or 033 - 343 5410

2 Hilton Avenue, [email protected]

Cool WindsBeauty & Wellness Centre

Stockists of: Environ • RegimA • Lilian Terry • Hannon Faces • Hannon Hair Care

Paediatric Practice of Dr Shamila D. SinghMBChB (Natal); FCPaed (SA)

Affordable Paediatric Care to your Satisfaction Provides the Following Services:

• Attendance of high risk deliveries • Neonatal care • Vaccination and feeding advice • Vaccination clinic for both private and government

vaccine • Developmental assessment • Outpatient and hospital specialist consults • Telephonic advice to clients of the practice and

referrals to other specialists when necessary

For appointments call 033 – 394 1005 / 033 – 394 1009

Suite 1, Level 3,Netcare St Anne’s Hospital,

Burger Street,Pietermaritzburg

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