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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS Of Creative Spaces

The East Coast Radio House & Garden Show is back and will be celebrating its 40th birthday bash in carnival style – toasting four successful decades of creative spaces that have led the way locally in inspiration, innovation, entertainment and craftmanship.

Themed “Celebrating 40 years of creative spaces”, a host of your show favourites will also return – including the Home Grown Design Fair, Outdoor, Garden and Lifestyle area, Foodie Fair, and Hirsch’s excellent show deals.

Find a signature piece for your home, get inspired for your next big renovation project, or bring friends and family to experience a myriad of entertainment and tantalising treats – including plenty of giveaways, special offers, big competitions and more.

FOR MORE INFO: From June 24 to July 3 at the Durban Exhibition Centre; www.housegardenshow.co.za;

W @housegardenshow

HELPING KZN Flood Victims

R3-million was recently donated to Gift of the Givers towards relief efforts for residents of KwaZulu-Natal who were severely affected by the recent floods. Hyundai Automotive South Africa and Hyundai Motor Company of South Korea donated R1,5-million, while Motus Corporation, the holding company of Hyundai Automotive SA, donated a further R1,5-million. The bulk of the donated money will go towards acquiring materials to help flood victims rebuild homes that were damaged or washed away.

LEFT: Dr Imtiaz Sooliman accepts a cheque for R1,5-million from Gideon Jansen van Rensburg (left), regional director of Hyundai Automotive South Africa in KZN, and another cheque for the same amount from Berenice Francis, an executive for corporate affairs, risk and sustainability at the Motus Corporation.

HANDS ON Art

Ten years ago professional artist Syd Sellars started Hands on Art together with the help of his wife Laura in Glenashley.

Since their first art class in May 2012, their school has stood the test of time. Today they have some students who have been attending art classes for nine years, and Syd and Laura have witnessed how their artistic abilities have grown, as well as their

satisfaction and pride when taking completed paintings home. The art classes are an extramural activity on offer to extend children’s love of art, from Grades 1 to 12. Syd teaches the children to paint in inks, acrylics, as well as oil paints, drawing and sketching, and • THE RIDGE M AGAZINE’S BEST KEP T SECRET classes are every afternoon (Monday to Friday), with a maximum of eight students per class. “A special thanks to the management of St Luke’s Church, where Hands on Art studio is based, and also to all our current and past students and parents for their continued support and for being an integral part of our continued growth these past 10 years,” said Syd. FOR MORE INFO: Syd: 083 776 9941; Laura: 082 903 1209

SUPPORT LOCAL

ABOVE: Claire with Rudo, who helps behind the scenes with all the prepping.

THE CHILLI CHICK

The Chilli Chick was born during the lockdown when Claire de Sylva’s salon was forced to close – and her versatile chilli relish with Mauritian roots became a story of restoration and hope. “My chilli relish is so much more than a bottle of deliciousness. It’s about empowering oneself by remembering who you are,” says Claire.

“As a sideline business my relish means everything to me because of its story, and also because of the stories that have been shared with me by the many people who have bought it – perfect strangers sharing their own struggles and leaving with a smile. I have built beautiful and meaningful relationships with so many people because of my relish. What a blessing they have been!”

According to Claire, the chilli relish is compatible with all palates – for the die-hard chilli fan it’s a tasty treat, and for the more timid chilli eater it’s a delicious hint of the good stuff.

All fresh ingredients and natural preservatives are used. It’s also vegan, diabetic and keto friendly as well as low calorie, sugar and gluten free.

The Chilli Chick is currently available from uMhlanga Rocks SuperSpar, Park Square SuperSpar, Nouriti, Investec in-house restaurant uMhlanga Ridge, Bloomingdales Garden Centre, Ellis Park Butchery, Blast Fitness and Cycle Studio, Belinda Tostee Fitness Gym, and various local markets. We also supply bulk orders for corporate gifting.

FOR MORE INFO: Claire: 079 031 0506; @thechillichick_sa; W The Chilli Chick SA

Know your NUMBERS

HANDY PHONE NUMBERS FOR USEFUL SERVICES IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

NORTH DURBAN VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES: (formerly Durban North/Umhlanga Crisis Team). Trauma debriefing: 066 483 8589 NO WATER? SIZA WATER: 032 946 7200 POISON INFORMATION 24-HOUR HELPLINE: (includes medication, toxic substances snake and spider bites): 086 155 5777 POWER FAILURE: 032 437 5081 TO REPORT INJURED MONKEYS: Monkey Helpline: 082 659 4711/ 082 411 5444 CONCERNS ABOUT TREATMENT OF ANIMALS – SPCA: 031 579 6500 TO REPORT POTHOLES AND BURST WATER PIPES: 080 131 3013 SNAKE CATCHERS: Jason Arnold 082 745 6375 Neville Wolmarans 082 561 4969 TO REMOVE BEES: Honey Bee Removals: 084 594 1122 WHALES AND DOLPHINS (beached as well as entangled in shark nets). Sharks Board: 031 566 0400