mum's mail july 2014 pietermaritzburg and midlands
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Established in 2003, Mum's Mail has become one of the most indispensable resources for parents, grandparents, teachers, business owners and other interested readers in Durban and surrounding areas, as well as Pietermaritzburg/Midlands. The targeted, specific distribution (LSM 7 - 10) of our free, full colour monthly magazine to créches, pre-schools, primary schools, shopping malls, family and baby clinics, doctors' rooms, public libraries and selected retail outlets, ensures that your product or service reaches the right market, on time, every time.TRANSCRIPT
Issue 96
Pietermaritzburg & Midlands | July 201430 000 Free Magazines | www.mumsmail.com
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mum’s mail teamEditor:
Alice Leah • [email protected] • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 5) Sub-Editor:
Sarah Mackintosh • [email protected] • 072 384 9553Enquiries/Accounts:
Daniella Fensome • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 3)Advertising Sales:
Laura Myers • [email protected] • 083 271 5243Designer:
Wendy OfferModels:
Little Big Cookoff “The Kyalami Rockets”, Lucille Kistiah and 11 year-old Lavaran Naidoo
Photographer: Rikki Hibbert from Rikki Hibbert Photography
3 Editor’s Life4 Everyday Life5 JAM Clothing6 - 7 Healthy Life/Beautiful Life 8 - 9 Educated Life10 Tiny Life/Young Life11 Blue Marlin Hotel12 - 14 Young Life/Party Life15 Busy Life16 KZN Museum
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Where Will I Find...?
2 Quarry Road, Hilton033 - 343 [email protected]
Learning DifficuLties?speciaL neeDs?
We may be your answer
the Dianne D. StudioSewing & Crafts
* Classes for students from 6 years to adults.
* Holiday workshopsfor crafts and sewing.
* Sewing machines supplied.
July school holidays! Make a “ONESEY” to keep you warm this winter. A day class with a lunch snack to fuel your day.
084 240 [email protected]
Tel: 033 345 716250 Winston Rd. Old Nestle Factory
Why us? We offer affordable top quality repairs & stock a wide range of spares to carry out
repairs fast and efficiently to all Smartphone and Tablet related devices.
We specialise in out of warranty repairs or where your warranty is not covered by your
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CARPET &UPHOLSTERYCLEANING
HappyHolidays!
All your unwanted smalls, clothing, toys
etc. Will collect in Pietermaritzburg and
close surrounding areas.Are you moving home, clearing out? Give us a
call to collect.
Farhana KhanAudiologist & Speech-
Language TherapistPR.No. 8210276
Tel: 033 342 6881farhanak@
audiologyandspeech.co.zaSt Anne’s Medical Centre
• Diagnostic Hearing Evaluation • Otoacoustic Emission Testing
• Paediatric Audiological Assessment • Hearing Aid
Evaluation, Fitting & Counselling • Auditory Processing Disorder
Assessment• Dysphagia Assessment &
Therapy for Adults & Children
CITY LOCKSMITHS are moving premises! You will find us at 191 Loop Street (cnr Loop and Buchanan
– 50 metres from the old branch) from 1 August 2014! Bigger! Better! And plenty of parking!
Contact: Brian Gouws 082 834 3701
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Editor’s LifeIf you are looking for activities to do with your children during the school holidays, then look no further!
• Visit The Dianne D. Studio, Sewing & Crafts, for classes and holiday workshops, age 6 and over, [email protected], www.diannedstudio.co.za.• African Bird of Prey Sanctuary: Safe-haven to the widest selection of indigenous raptors in southern Africa. Experience South Africa’s magnificent aerial predators firsthand, www.africanraptor.co.za/wordpress.• Visit Tala Private Game Reserve for a game drive and a picnic or braai, 031 – 781 8000, [email protected], www.tala.co.za.• Butterflies for Africa: Walk amongst butterflies in a lush tropical environment which also houses fish, birds, monkeys and other critters. Guides ensure that this is fun, educational experience, 033 – 387 1356, www.butterflies.co.za.• Play Days Children’s Entertainment Centre: A safe and fun indoor play centre with a relaxing coffee shop for parents. While children play, parents can relax and enjoy the coffee shop and free WiFi, www.playdays.co.za.• Epic Karting: for a safe and exciting go-kart race experience. Café and braai facilities for hire, 033 – 386 3384, www.epickarting.co.za.• Action Combat Paintball: For an adrenalin-packed outing, 079 561 5722, http://actioncombatpaintbal.wix.com/paintball.• Visit Mr Funtubbles at Liberty Mall for some family fun and games, 033 – 342 3990, [email protected].• Take a scenic walk through the KZN National Botanical Gardens, 2 Swartkops Road, Prestbury, Pietermaritzburg, 033 – 344 3585, www.sanbi.org/gardens/kwazulu-natal.• Visit the Voortrekker Museum for some history and education at 351 Longmarket Street, Pietermaritzburg, 033 – 394 6834 or visit the Natal Museum at 237 Jabu Ndlovu , Pietermaritzburg, 033 – 345 1404. Alice xxx
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Everyday Life
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• Weddings • 21sts • Gift Packs • Corporate Gifts and more!
Shop 11, Jacaranda Centre, Hilton Avenue, HiltonEnquiries 083 381 8483 | [email protected]
Buy your fudge online: www.tashasfudge.co.za
BNI Africa Middle East Continent Conference
BNI (Business Network International) is the largest word of mouth referral organisation in the world. It offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. The mission of BNI is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional word-of-mouth programme that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relations with quality business professionals.
The BNI Africa Middle East Continent Conference 2014 will be held in Durban from 11 to 16 August at the Durban Country Club, with a gala dinner on 15 August at the Hellenic Hall in Durban North. The conference will feature world-class speakers. All proceeds from the conference and the gala dinner will go to The Sunflower Fund. The Sunflower Fund’s main function is to grow the South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR) so that patients in need of a bone marrow stem cell transplant can search successfully for a suitable donor. To be able to help all patients the Registry needs to grow! To achieve this The Sunflower Fund creates awareness and educates donors and also pays for the costly blood test. To raise money for these tests they hold numerous fund-raising events throughout the year.
For more information on The Sunflower Fund, contact 0800 12 10 82 toll free or visit www.sunflowerfund.org.za.
For more information or to register for the BNI Africa Middle East Continent
Conference, visit www.bniafrica.co.za or contact Hettie Kruger on 031 – 903 8158
or 071 585 7995 or email [email protected].
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076 788 2052
Next Market: 27 JUNE 5 - 9pm @ 31 Warwick [email protected]
076 788 2052
Markets held last Friday evening of every month
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JAM Clothing
www.jamclothing.co.za JAM HQ: 031 303 9670www.jamclothing.co.za
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Edendale Mall Tel: 033 398 2164
Alan Paton Ave Scottsville (next to Woolworths)
Tel: 033 346 2750
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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? OCD is among the most common psychological disorders. OCD is a type of anxiety disorder that effects 2 to 3% of the population. It can overwhelm a sufferer’s life, making them unable to work, socialise or enjoy family life. An obsession is an intrusive and recurrent thought or idea that seems beyond the person’s ability to control, for example, doubting whether you have locked the doors and windows or may contract a deadly disease. A compulsion is a repetitive behaviour (e.g. hand-washing) or mental acts (such as counting) that the person feels driven to perform. Compulsions are strategies that a sufferer will use to relieve the distress caused by the obsessions. Most compulsions fall into two categories: checking rituals and cleaning rituals. The obsessive thoughts or compulsive rituals often take up many hours in the day. For example; a person afraid of dirt may wash their hands over and over again. Typically the relief is only temporary and
Tamryn SpruntCounselling PsychologistM.Soc.Sc (Natal) PS 086 00 081911
PR 086 002 0197394
073 632 [email protected]: 317 Bulwer Rd, PMB
Tired of relationship battles?
Co-dependent?Struggling to cope after
having your baby?Feeling hopeless?
Contact Marcelle for an appointmentMarcelle 082 375 3805
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the person with OCD realises that their thoughts and behaviours make no sense but they are compelled to do it anyway. Sufferers often hide their symptoms from family and friends due to embarrassment and shame and they are afraid to be seen as “crazy”. Sadly this is unnecessary as OCD responds well to treatment.OCD can be treated most effectively through a combination of psychotherapy, medication, group and family support. The
earlier the person gets help, the better their chance of being symptom free.
Complied by Tamryn Sprunt
(Counselling Psychologist).
Visit www.sadag.org
for more information.
HTT Natural Healing Centre
We specialise in alleviating the following symptoms:
• Oedema • Bad circulation• Arthritis • Backache
• Headaches • Body aches • Constipation
• Sleeplessness and more
073 454 0821/033 347 5139www.htthealing.co.za
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Clayton Bekker082 332 5032
Uber touchBeauty and Therapy Redefi ned, it is more
than what you expect.
Uber Touch Beautywww.ubertouchpmb.com
Enquiries & appointments072 936 7326
WhatsApp: 082 319 8557Find us behind Eddies Clothing
(Loop St. entrance)
• Waxing • Tinting • Environ Facials
• Acrylic & Gel Nails • Massages • Slimming
• Manicures & Pedicures
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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life
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For more information contact the Durban branch:Nolan Pillay - 071 860 9660 or [email protected]
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Ronald Ramkrishna - 084 555 5629 or [email protected] Maree or Kajal Maharaj - 031 571 2800 or [email protected]
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Women’s Gym Gives Back
Women-only gym Curves Pietermaritzburg has reason to celebrate twice over as it recently completed its move to new premises, and also marked another successful Curves Food Drive as part of a national initiative among participating gyms. Curves Pietermaritzburg, now in its 9th year, recently relocated to Maritzburg Arch in Chief Albert Luthuli Street. “Curves is all about improvement – improving women’s quality of life, self-esteem and even our services. The relocation is an exciting change,” said Carmen Haldane, owner of Curves of Pietermaritzburg. The donated food went to Abrina Esther House. All new members who made a donation of R200 with which food was purchased, joined Curves without paying the usual joining fee.
In its 16th year, the Curves Food Drive has globally collected and donated more than 34 million kilograms of food to thousands of needy institutions in a myriad of communities surrounding Curves clubs throughout the world. The Curves programme incorporates an aerobic and strength training workout in 30 minutes. The facility uses easy-to-learn hydraulic resistance machines that have no weight stacks to change or manage and are specifically designed for women. Join Curves Pietermaritzburg before 31 July 2014, and stand a chance to win 10 Thailand holidays and prizes worth R2.8million. Set up your weight-loss and fitness consultation now at Curves Pietermaritzburg to find out about claiming your share of the R2.8 million prize bonanza. Terms and conditions apply.
For more information about Curves call 033 – 342 7990.
Source: www.ebizblitz.co.za.
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Educated LifeMiss Earth Finalist Gives
Back to Local Schools Kwa-Zulu Natal’s Miss Earth regional finalist Lara Botha donned her gardening gloves and got up to her elbows in compost in pursuit of the “crown with a cause” this week. The Westville beauty (23) donated 10 indigenous trees to the new Hayfields Primary School in Pietermaritzburg as part of her campaign in attempt to reach the final lineup. The aspiring conservationist carefully showed eager grade R learners how to plant and care for the trees. Joining in with the cause are composting specialists, Farmyard Organics who donated compost, kraal manure and mulch, all excellent growing mediums for trees. Anusha Rajpaul, the deputy principal at Hayfields Primary School expressed her gratitude to Lara and Farmyard Organics for their generosity. She said that the
project afforded the children an excellent opportunity to be involved in and learn from the tree planting process and at the same time will help to enhance the environment at Hayfields Primary School. Hayfields Primary was not the first school to benefit from the earthy beauty’s projects. With additional backing from Farmyard Organics, Lara planted 10 trees and built a vegetable garden at Kwamyeza Primary school in Mpumalanga Township in Hammarsdale last month and prior to that, a food garden at Lyndhurst Primary School in Kloof.
Twinkle StarPre-Primary & Junior Primary School
• Founded by Mrs. E. Stafford in 1994. • Committed to providing young children with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in our ever changing world. • Offering a high standard of education that covers a wide range of tasks, activities and learning opportunities for learners.• A safe and secure environment conducive to teaching and learning. • Curriculum complies with the Department of Education focusing on developing the key skills, concepts and knowledge that are required for the Foundation Phase. • Our staff are committed and dedicated to enriching the academic lives of our learners.
Celebrating 20 years of delivering quality education
For more information contact: 033 342 [email protected]
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Educated Life
• 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:
Practice No. 0059978 Cell: 084 240 9610 Tel: 033 - 346 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
Shobana Singh PR. NO: 0203750
Speech Therapist
Tel: 033 - 342 4701Cell: 072 399 4189
SpeCial inTereSTS• Reading & Spelling
• Stroke Rehabilitation• Paediatric &
Swallowing Disorders
ADULTS & CHILDREN
LiloQualified BioLink agentBiolink Centre ManagerT: 083 336 9038E: [email protected]
Read & learn better, faster & more effectively with our
revolutionary programme!
From Grade 1 to Adults.
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DisAppointeD with youR chilD’s school RepoRt?
•Hilton •Scottsville •Mountain Rise
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Tiny Life/Young LifeHelping a Mama Out:
How the Humble Refuse Bag is Feeding Families
The humble refuse bag has become the unlikely hero for approximately 100 previously unemployed women in KwaZulu-Natal. Thanks to the vision of Supa Mama founder Thina Maziya, hundreds of waste collectors now earn a weekly income that helps to feed their families. The competitively priced Supa Mama refuse bag uses recycled plastic to produce recyclable bin bags. Available to purchase in Spar, Shoprite/Checkers, OK Foods, Game and other Masscash stores around KZN, buying the Supa Mama refuse bag means shoppers are ensuring work for hundreds of women and saving 5 tonnes of waste from reaching landfill each week. Maziya’s innovative business model allows her to cut out the middleman and deal directly with the ‘Mamas’, ensuring she is able to pay them the best price for their recycling efforts. “We realised that the Mamas were walking far to collect their plastic, and could not carry the waste collected over long distances, so we set up collection points around the province to assist them in increasing their volume. We’ve also set up a safe SMS weekly payment system via Absa CashSend so our Mamas don’t have to carry cash,” said Maziya. Supa Mama aims to provide work for over 500 Mamas, and will look to start a Mama-owned fleet of trucks to service the growing logistical needs of the firm. “We could set up a logistics team, but we want to give the Mamas the opportunity to grow with us,” said Maziya. Read more about the Supa Mama story on www.supamama.co.za or find Supa
Mama on Facebook: Supa Mama.
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Blue Marlin Hotel
Free Holidays for Children
The 120-room Blue Marlin Hotel is idyllically situated overlooking the Indian Ocean in Scottburgh, just 40 minutes from Durban.
The hotel and restaurant incorporate the finest amenities and state-of-the-art facilities, while still maintaining a homely atmosphere. There is access from the hotel onto the beach and children love the super-tube and mini golf.
Blue Marlin is now being totally renovated to a level which will meet international resort standards, and this multi-million rand upgrade will enable the Blue Marlin to provide first class accommodation, while continuing to offer a family-friendly hotel with that personal service for which it is renowned.
The first phase of the upgrade is complete and includes improvements to the
bar, dining room, swimming pool area, children’s play room and games room. Phase 2 will start later this year and will focus on upgrading bedrooms Special offer for Mum’s Mail readers: Blue Marlin is running a promotion to give guests a chance to see the new renovations before they complete the refurbishment of the rooms. Children 12 and under stay and eat for free until the end of September (one free child per adult paying normal tariff, sharing a room). A deposit is required to confirm bookings. When booking please tell them you are a Mum’s Mail reader to qualify.
My family spent a weekend at the Blue Marlin recently and we loved the newly revamped entertainment and lounge areas. The kids’ play area is another win! We look forward to going back to see the end result of the massive room revamp that is being undertaken.
Contact: 039 – 978 3361, [email protected].
Review by Alice Leah for Mum’s Mail.
Young Life/Party Life
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Jumping Castles &Children’s Party Planner
THE ONE STOP
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• Upmarket jumping castles (WIDE VARIETY)• Upmarket themed kiddies’ parties
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Tutu by Bianca Bianca Mantzios’ daughter turned one recently, and she wanted to make her birthday special and dress her up. She went hunting on the Internet for some first birthday ideas and came across a tutu that she fell in love with. She made the tutu for her daughter.
Then a friend’s daughter and Bianca’s nephew had birthdays, so she made a tutu for the friend’s daughter as a gift and a t-shirt with a train and her nephew’s name on it for him. Bianca’s family and friends loved the tutus and t-shirts she made and encouraged her to turn it into a business, as she is a stay at home mum. And so Tutu by Bianca was born.
“I enjoy making tutus and there is such a variety out there. I now make Petti tutu skirts as well,” said Bianca.
You can order your tutu directly from
Bianca and they are also available at Play Days in Pietermartizburg.
For more information or to order a tutu, contact Bianca on 061 492 7865,
[email protected], www.facebook.com/tutubybianca.
WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has 1 tutu from Tutu by Bianca to give away to
1 lucky reader. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.
Young Life/Party Life
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All CCA Treated Poles & Timber
55 Henwood Road, Pinetown0861 11 55 37 Share-call • 031 - 705 4209
Includes: • Platform & Roof • Step Ladder • Slide • Cargo Net • Double Swing Set • Installation • Many add-ons available
SPECIAL R4999
incl. VAT
Terms & Conditions Apply
For Hire
033 - 344 3903
Visit our showroom
• Plain & various themed tables • Chairs & covers for little ones
• Personalised banners • Customised piñatas and centre-pieces on request.
We specialise in kiddies’
themed parties, jumping
castles, face painting,
cakes, balloon décor and lots
more...Samantha 074 764 3342
Sue 084 395 0379BBM: 2A4FCE88
Smartie Party Planners
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
Download our brilliant HOLIDAY club and activity
programme at www.playdays.co.za
[email protected] www.traceyp.com 074 257 8023
by BiancaCustom-made tutus & petti tutu skirts for
girls and t-shirts
for boys. Great for parties or as a gift.
or 061 492 7865
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Young Life/Party Life
www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za
or phone 087 808 7715 or 082 353 6003
“THE INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN”
on The Valley of a Thousand Hills Line
“WESLEY” SAR CLASS 19D 2685Umgeni Steam Railway
ONLINE BOOkING
SATURDAY 28 June & 5 July Depart Inchanga 12:30 to Kloof & returnDepart Kloof 14:30 to Inchanga & return
(Refreshments for sale at Inchanga + mini craft market)
SUN. 29 June, 6 & 27 July 08:30 & 12:30kLOOF STATION (STOkERS ARMS)
TO INCHANGA STATION CRAFT MARkET(All Return Trips)
• ADULTS R 180 • PENSIONER & CHILD (2-12 yrs) R 130
AT INCHANGA STATION: CRAFT MARkET, MUSEUM, FOOD TO SUIT MOST TASTES & PICNIC AREA
Est. 1982
Contact: Riesa 083 283 96 27 • Pietermaritzburgwww.pienkvoetpret.co.za
1st lesson free!
Stimulation sessions for mothers, babies and toddlers
(3 months - 3 years)• Safe socialising • Fine & gross motor skill development • Language development • Hand craft & messy activities• Music & movement • Play & learn!Babies with special needs welcome!
P etr
The Mediterranean, Now Lapping on the Shores
of Westville Olive & Oil has branches in Glenwood, Hillcrest, Umhlanga and Pietermaritzburg and has now introduced a brand new venue at Westville Country Club. Introducing The Venue, a stylish private function room combining flexibility with a true Mediterranean experience. Standing alongside the new Olive & Oil Café concept restaurant at the Westville Country Club, The Venue gives you customised menus from both the Olive & Oil and Atasca restaurants, outstanding service and a taste of the good life. The Venue gives you flexible, personalised options, outstanding service and the best of the Olive & Oil traditions that has made them such a firm favourite over the years. Conveniently located only minutes from the Durban CBD and easily accessible from both the N2 and N3, The Venue@Westville Country Club can accommodate up to 240 guests, offering a unique ambiance with Mediterranean flavours. Customised set menus are available on request. Choose from a range of conference rooms:• Cygnet: 12m x 5.5m, seats 30 – 50 people. • Boardroom: 7m x 7m, seats 40 – 50 people. • Wandsbeck: 9m x 10m, seats 50 – 60 people. • WOBH: 12m x 24m, seats 150 – 240 people. • The Swan: 9m x 11m, seats 40 – 50 people. Contact The Venue to find out more about their conference packages (full day and half day), lunch and dinner packages, cocktail packages and wedding packages.
Contact: Emma, 031 – 266 1391, [email protected],
http://oliveandoil.co.za/the-venue.
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Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.
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Send your August Diary Dates to [email protected] with “PMB Diary” in the subject line before 10 July. Entries will be published space permitting & at the Editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details of events with contact person.
• Mental Illness Awareness Month • Moral Regeneration Month • Nelson Mandela Month • 11: World Population Day • 18: Nelson Mandela Day • 28: World Hepatitis Day
• 6 Jul, 9am – 4pm, MARITZBURG OVAL ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Monica, 082 774 5493.• 6, 13, 20, 27 Jul, 9am – 2pm, CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET, opposite PMB City Hall, Michelle 033 – 396 2807.
• 25 Jul (Fri), 3pm – 7pm, UNWIND for businessmen and women, Protea Hotel, Hilton, 033 – 343 3311
• 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 Jul (Sat & Sun), 9.30am – 4.30pm, Chase Valley Rd Park, GROWING PARKS, Jumping Castle. All funds go to the upkeep of the park, [email protected], Cost: FREE
• 1 & 2 Jul, 9.30am – 12pm, LET US SEW, STITCHING & EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP for children aged 7 – 12 years, Hilton Library, Hilton Ave, booking essential: 073 188 9638 • 2 Jul, HOLIDAY WORKSHOP, winter cake POP bouqets, snowballs, snowmen & more, The Gorgeous Conservatory, 23 Montgomery Drive, Athlone, PMB. R160 per child, 6 – 10 years. Bookings: Lara 084 587 0880, [email protected], www.justboutique.net• 9 July, HOLIDAY WORKSHOP, Mr Terrific Scientific with Andrew Edmonds, The Gorgeous Conservatory, 23 Montgomery Drive, Athlone, PMB. R160 per child, 6 – 10 years. Bookings: Lara 084 587 0880, [email protected], www.justboutique.net• 16 Jul, HOLIDAY WORKSHOP, The Chocolate Factory, The Gorgeous Conservatory, 23 Montgomery Drive, Athlone, PMB. R160 per child, 6 – 10 years. Bookings Lara 084 587 0880, [email protected], www.justboutique.net• 26 Jul, 10am – 4pm, BREADMAKING WITH GRAEME TAUTE, Edgewater, 36 Sutton Rd, Hilton, to book email [email protected]
• 30 Jun – 3 July, 8am – 12.30pm, ASP TUTORING REVISION SCHOOL, St Anne’s College, Hilton, Grade 11 & 12 learners will have an opportunity to enjoy structured revision, guided by experienced teachers. Contact Lindi, 083 501 2506, [email protected], www.tutorlessons.co.za
• 5 & 6 Jul, 9am – 4pm, ALOE FESTIVAL, Lower Mpushini Conservancy, Ashburton, all proceeds go to conservation, R30pp, 082 933 5036• 6 Jul, 10am – 3pm, PIETERMARITZBURG MODEL ENGINEERING SOCIETY, 78 Rudling Road, Bisley, Pietermaritzburg. Catch a ride on the miniature
train and enjoy a picnic. Food and drinks on sale. R8 per train ride, entrance to park is free. Andries Keyser, 082 557 2119, www.pmes.co.za• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jul (Wed), 10am – 11am, CIRCLE DANCING, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, Deborah, 082 228 7943, 033 – 343 3226• 15 Jul, 10am, HILTON GARDEN CLUB, contact Jenny: 033 – 343 4119 or Denise: 033 – 343 3766• 28 & 29 Jun & 5, 6, 27 Jul, Sat: 2.30pm, Sun: 8.30am & 12.30pm, INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), 082 353 6003, www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za. Adults: R180, pensioners & children: R130
• 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 Jul (Sat & Sun), 10am – 4pm, MOUNTAIN VIEW CRAFT MARKET, Mountain View, 033 – 390 6311, Lee-Ann, [email protected] • 5 & 26 Jul (Sat), 8am – 12pm, PIETERMARITZBURG SPCA MORNING MARKET, 235 Woodhouse Road, 033 – 386 9267• 5, 12, 19, 26 Jul (Sat), 7am – 11am, KARKLOOF FARMERS’ MARKET, 2.6km outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507), 082 820 8986, Andrea• 5, 12, 19, 26 Jul (Sat), 6am, PMB FARMERS’ MARKET, Alexandra Park, 082 886 0687• 5, 12, 19, 26 Jul (Sat), 7am – 12pm, CLARIDGE FARM & GARDEN MARKET, 5km from Northway Spar, PMB on the Otto’s Bluff Road, 078 037 6908• 19 Jul (Sat), 9am – 1pm, VALLEYS FLEAMARKET, cnr Townbush Rd & Montgomery Dr, PMB, homemade/handcrafted goods, safe for kids, 060 490 9403• 25 Jul (Fri) 5pm – 9pm, PMB DUNROBIN MARKET, Dunrobin Garden Centre, 31 Warwick Rd. Live music, kids’ entertainment, beer garden, food and crafts, [email protected], 076 788 2052• 27 Jul (Sun), ALEX UPMARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Michelle 033 – 396 2807.• 27 Jul (Sun), 9am – 3pm, INCHANGA CRAFT MARKET, Inchanga Station & Railway Museum, 076 564 6357, [email protected]
• 2 & 16 July (Wed), 7 pm, MARITZBURG CAMERA CLUB, Victoria Country Club, Leon Heyes, [email protected], www.maritzburgcameraclub.co.za
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