mum's mail may 2016 pietermaritzburg and midlands

Issue 116 • Pietermaritzburg & Midlands • May 2016

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The End of my Journey Incaseyou’venotyetheardthenewsviathegrapevine,IwantedtoletyouknowthatIhavecometotheendofmyveryexcitingand fulfilling almost 12-year journey asownerandeditorofMum’s Mail. The brand wouldnothavebeenwhereitistodayifnotforwonderful readersandadvertisers likeyourself.

I have lovedeveryminuteof this journey(okay,maybethemonthlydeadlinesNOTsomuch...)andI’vethrivedontheadrenalinerush, but my season has come to an end and I’m looking forward to taking sometimeofftospendwithmyhubbyandkids(and thosemuch needed cooking lessonsI’vebeenthreateningtoenrolfor).I’llalsobe kept very busy organising THE event of the year – the 11th annual Mum’s Mail High TeainassociationwithTheSunflowerFund!

My “baby” has been sold to the most awesome couple, Andrew and VictoriaArthurwhohavea fantasticvision for thegrowth of Mum’s Mail. They have twoyoung children, Evie and Jacob, so they are in“theknow”whenitcomestothejugglingactthatisparenting.

PleasecontinuetosupportMum’s Mail and the Arthur family in the incredible manner youhavealwaysdone,andknowthatIwillbe watching from close by, proud of thelittlemagthatwehavebuilttogether.

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Everyday LifeMeet the Cover

Stars VictoriaandAndrewArthurimmigrated to South Africa with their children fromOxfordshire in the UK.They arrived in August 2015 and have been

settlingintotheirnewlifesincethen. Their son Jacob (13) is in Grade 8 atCrawford La Lucia. He loves sport andcomputers and is a Maths wizard. TheirdaughterEviejustturned11andisinGrade5atLaLuciaPrimary.Shealsolovessportand has a passion for dance. Victoria and Andrew have both startedand run their own businesses over thelast 15 years and they believe there aremany opportunities for entrepreneurs ina fast moving and developing country like South Africa. “We are full of admirationfor the achievements of all South Africans in developing a modern democracy and wehopetobepartofthefutureprogressoftheeconomyforthebenefitofall,”saidAndrew. “Wecouldn’tbehappierwehaveadoptedMum’s Mail as our new baby! Alice andherteamhavedonesuchawonderfuljoboverthepast12yearsestablishingMum’s Mail as a much loved and trusted brand. It’s now our goal tomakeMum’s Mail a nationalforceandthe“goto”communityfor families needing any help, ideas and advice,” added Victoria. “Weareswimmingagainstthetidealittleby immigrating to South Africa, as manypeopleseemtobegoingtheotherway.ButourviewisallthepositivesofSouthAfricaoutweighthenegatives,andbybeingherewe can help shape the future. We don’treallypayattentiontothenews,whichlikestodwellonthenegativeandsensationalisetheissues,butweprefertolookaroundusand talk to people. We really believe the future here is bright!”

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Being Mom is not something one chooses to do, complete or achieve – it is simply whoyoubecome.It’swhatyoumorphintoonce you embark on this adventure withthe‘LittlePeople’.

BeingMomtakesallofwhoyoueverwere,are today or ever hope to be. It takes your passions,interests,hobbies,yourflaresandflaws,yourirritationsandgiftsandsquishesthem all together – a bit like the red and blue play dough you tried so hard to keep separated. Being Mom creates someone new, as unique and beautiful as thatmusheduppurplenowoozingwithdelightbetweenyourtoddlersfingers. Being Mom is something squished together by little armswrappedaround yourneck,sticky fingers wiped on your pants, waxcrayon flowers placed on your officewall, tear stained report cards and smellyboots left in your hallway. Being Momis not something we choose to become

Being Momor can make ourselves be. It’s just whathappenswhenaMotherisborn.Whenanindescribablecordoflovecollideswiththeheartofalittlepersonandtheyareforeverbound. Whatnoonetellsyouisthatthisisaonewayticket.OnceyourhearthasbeenopenedtoalittlepersonwhocallsyouMom,thereisno return.

That call of “Mom” will draw your heartstrings into eternity. It is one of the most vulnerable, tender places to allow one toventure, it changes you forever and in turn you–ohMom-havetheopportunitywithinyourhometochangetheworld–bysimplybeing Mom.

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SmartiePartyPlannersspecialiseinkiddies’parties in and around Pietermaritzburg.Theyareamomanddaughter teamwhotakeawaythestressoforganisingyourkid’sparty.InJunetheywillcelebratefouryearsin business. They work according to your budget andwill do any theme for boys or girls. Theyalsoofferdécor,cakesandcupcakes(whichthey bake themselves) and party packsin different forms (packets, boxes andbuckets). They do balloon arches – smallenough for around the cake table or big enough to be used as an entrance into a functionor tobeusedas aphotobooth.They can also do birthday banners and personalisedstickersforpartybuckets,etc. Special for Mum’s Mail readers:ForthemonthsofJuneandJuly–mentionyousawtheSmartiePartyadvertinMum’s Mail when you buy a full package withthemandtheywilldoafreeballoonarchfor around the cake table.

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Kids’ Life/Party LifeHelp Elma Achieve

Her Dream ElmaAkobistheDeputyHeadGirlofHillcrestHigh School and has recently received a very prestigious invitation to the Global YoungLeadersConferenceinpartnershipwiththeUnitedNations.Onlyahandful individualsin the whole of the African continentwho show strong leadership potential,outstanding public speaking abilities andconsistentacademicexcellenceareinvited,so to be selected in a huge honour. It is a 13 dayleadershipjourneythathelpsstudentsadopt international leadership strategies,embrace diverse cultures and backgrounds andappreciateuniquewaysofthinkingandseeingtheworld.Attendeeswillbeexposedto skills and experience on high demandtodayinuniversitiesandinbusinesses.Oneof theactivities involvesparticipation inaUnitedNationsmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon,todiscusshowtosolveworldissuesfromtheperspectiveoftheyouth.Theywillalsobesentbackhomewithstepsonhowto solve various issues in their designated areas/countries.

Elma has so far single-handedly managed to raised R40 000 through singing and donations,andshestillneedstoraiseR20000by20May.

“I am going on this leadership course not only to represent my school but rather to represent my community, country and continent.Ittakesavillagetoraiseachildso I need the support of my community. I would appreciate any form of help verymuch to help achieve my dream,” said Elma. Banking details:Accountname:STUDACHIEVEAKOBEAAccountnumber:250821389StandardBankHillcrestBranch:04572642

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•5May,7.30am–10am,WOMENINBUSINESSNETWORKINGBREAKFAST, Chamber House, Royal Showgrounds, R50pp,presentedbyUshikaNaidoo,Lorna Jones,033–3452747,[email protected].

•1–31May(everySat&Sun),9.30am–4.30pm,GROWINGPARKS,ChaseValleyRoadPark,PMB, jumpingcastle,slip&slide,fundraiser,allproceedsgotoupkeepofpark,[email protected].• 28 May, 8.30am, MSUNDUZI HOSPICE – MATTHEWWILLMAN TEA & TALK, Hospice Conference Centre, 200ZwartkopRoad,Prestbury,MayorsWalk,R80pp,Rashida,033–3441560,www.hospicekzn.co.za,[email protected].• 20 May, FREEME GOLF DAY, in aid of FreeMe AnimalRehabilitation, Boschoek Golf Club, Balgowan, R1 800 perfourball,amazingprizes,deliciousdinner,bookthroughTrish,[email protected].• 28 May, 8.30am, MSUNDUZI HOSPICE – MATTHEWWILLMAN TEA & TALK, Hospice Conference Centre, 200ZwartkopRoad,Prestbury,MayorsWalk,R80pp,Rashida,033–3441560,www.hospicekzn.co.za,[email protected].

• 1 – 31 May (various days), 9am – 4.30pm, DOMESTICCOOKING CLASSES, Vital Life Training, send your domesticladyonathree-daycookingcoursewhereshewilllearnhowtomaketriedandtestedhomecookedmeals,R1450pp,033-3864451,0834451441,www.vitallifetraining.co.za.•1–31May(variousdays),COMPUTERTRAINING,R120perhour,MicrosoftSoftware2003-2013,one-on-onetraining,beginnerstoadvanced,[email protected].•1–31May(everyMon&Wed),9am–11am,TAICHIWITHDEBORAHDON,1CommitteeLane,Hilton,033–3433226,082228,7943.• 1 – 31 May (Tues), 9am – 12pm, WALK IN MOSAICWORKSHOPS,50HaygarthRd,Kloof,031–7646454,0837827810,[email protected],www.kznmosaics.co.za.•1–31May,variousdays&times,DOMESTICTRAINING–EMERGENCYCARE&FIRSTAIDWORKSHOPS,inEnglishandisiZulu,VitalLifeTraining,0834451441.•7May,9am–12.30pm,BOUNDARIESWORKSHOP,3WattleGrove,Hilton,R250pp(includesnotes&refreshments),Tracy033–3431324,0823780810.

•2May,2pm&6.30pm,CELEBRATIONTIMEWITHPLATFORMJAZZ,RhumbelowTheatre,AllanWilsonShellhole,5DurbanRoad, Pietermaritzburg, R140pp, bring food picnic baskets,cashbar,[email protected],0824998636. • 1May& 5 June, 8.30am& 12.30am, INCHANGA CHOOCHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms)to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R200,pensioners & children: R140, craftmarket, museum, food,picnic area, 082 353 6003 or 087 808 7715, [email protected],www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za.•1–31May(Sat&Sun),9am–5pm,SPRINGHOLMPICNICS,Springholm,NottinghamRoad,NatalMidlands,picturesquesetting for picnics and day trips to the countryside, picnicbaskets available, fishing, rowing, 082 682 0378, [email protected],www.springholmchalets.co.za.

• 1 – 31 May, PMB BABYSITTER’S CLUB, trustworthyuniversitystudent,verygoodwithchildren,willingtoworkanytime,Nikita,0784399051.• 1 – 31 May, 10am – 3pm, every weekend (weatherpermitting),LIONSRIVERRAILWAY,PigglyWiggly,Midlands,a miniature railway, R20 per person, www.facebook.com/LionsRail,AndriesKeyser,0622061906.• 1 – 31 May (Wed) 10am – 11am, CIRCLE DANCING, 1CommitteeLane,Hilton,Deborah,0822287943,033–3433226.•1May(1stSun),10am–3pm,HALLEYPARKMINIATURERAILWAY,78RudlingRoad,Bisley,Pietermaritzburg,catcharideontheminiaturetrainandenjoyapicnic,foodanddrinksonsale,R10pertrainride,freeparking,AndriesKeyser,0622061906,www.pmes.co.za.• 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 May, 7.30pm, FUNK 2016 – ANNUALSCHOOLS DANCE PROGRAMME, Hexagon Theatre PMB,R70pp, Computicket, 033 – 260 5537, [email protected].•15May,7am–4.30pm,CARSINTHEPARK2016,AshburtonTrainingCentre,0824473355.•27May–5 Jun,THEROYALSHOW,Royal Showgrounds,Chief Albert Luthuli Street, PMB, 082 770 7998, www.royalshow.co.za.•29May,COMRADESMARATHON,033–8978650,033–3920034,www.comrades.com.

• 1May (1st Sun), 9am– 11am,DARGLE LOCALMARKET,LionsRiverClub,Mike,0833251082.•1–31MayJan(everySat&Sun)10am–4pm,MOUNTAINVIEWCRAFTMARKET,MountainView,033–3906311,Lee-Ann,[email protected].•7,14,21,28May(Sat),8am–12pm,PIETERMARITZBURGSPCAMORNINGMARKET,235WoodhouseRoad,033–3869267.•7,14,21,28May(Sat),7am–11am,KARKLOOFFARMERS’MARKET,2.6kmoutsideHowickonKarkloofRd (accessonD507),0828208986,Andrea.• 7, 14, 21, 28 May (Sat), 6am – 10am, PMB FARMERS’MARKET,AlexandraPark,0828860687.•7,14,21,28May(Sat),7am–12pm,CLARIDGEFARM&GARDENMARKET, 5km fromNorthway Spar, PMB on theOtto’sBluffRoad,0780376908.•7May(1stSat),8am–2pm,JESMONDDENEMORNINGMARKET, JesmondDeneNursery, 204Murray Rd, Cleland,PMB, fresh produce & crafts, pony rides, jumping castles,bonsaicorner,facepainting,Belinda/Hayley,033–3961342,[email protected],R120perstall.•27May(lastFri),5pm–9pm,PMBDUNROBINMARKET,Dunrobin Garden Centre, 31 Warwick Rd, live music,kids’ entertainment, beer garden, food and crafts, Penny,[email protected],0829202787.•29May(lastSun),ALEXUPMARKET,AlexandraPark,PMB,Michelle033–3962807.

•4&18May(1st&3rdWed),7pm,MARITZBURGCAMERACLUB, Victoria Country Club, Duncan Mackenzie Dr,Montrose,PMB, LeonHeyes,[email protected],www.maritzburgcameraclub.co.za.•17May,9.30am,HILTONGARDENCLUB,visitagardenatTheGateslandscapedbyGordonStewart,hewilltalkontheprogress, care&maintenance of the project, Judy Sinclair033–3432402,0828524087.

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