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Issue 126 • Pietermaritzburg & Midlands • April 2017

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Meet the Cover Stars Meet the kids behind the Mum’s Mail team!

Jacob Arthur (nearly 15) is doing well in Grade 9, earning himself full academic colours recently. He loves basketball and rugby and playing games on his consoles when he’s not studying or reading!

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James Offer (8) loves watching TV and playing PlayStation 3. He loves animals and has decided he wants to work with them when he grows up. He enjoys playing chess and Lego.

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Connor Offer (4) loves building puzzles and playing with his hot wheel cars – and basically doing whatever his big brother is doing! He loves riding his bike and playing in the sand.

Budding YouTuber and wannabe games developer, Cole Delew-Zwart (10) has a wonderful sense of humour and loves animals to distraction, especially pigs! He has an orange belt in Judo and loves drawing (mostly zombies) and playing piano.

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Oliver Mackintosh (3) is in his first year of pre-school. He loves interacting with people and has a very vivid imagination – he enjoys playing fantasy games and acting out his favourite movies!

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Erin McCann (13) is a sporty child who has a passion for swimming, netball, hockey and cross country. She has a gentle nature and has many cherished friends. She is also a beach enthusiast.

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Everyday Life

Ingeli Forest Resort Situated only one hour inland from Port Shepstone and two hours from Pietermaritzburg, is the three-star Ingeli Forest Resort. Surrounded by breathtaking indigenous forests, Ingeli Forest Resort is the perfect place for you and your family to chill and unwind.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the combination of country living and comfortable accommodation. Be indulged with fine food, outdoor activities in natural surroundings, and relaxation.

The resort offers 44 comfortable rooms with modern amenities which all have their own patios looking out onto a tranquil forest setting. All the rooms have en-suite bathrooms, flat screen TVs, DSTV, tea and coffee making facilities, undercover parking, and for those chilly winter nights – heaters and electric blankets. With so many onsite facilities and activities such as a kids’ playroom, tennis court, mini adventure golf, kids’ outdoor jungle gym, bar with pool table and dart board, swimming pool, hiking trails, mountain biking, trail running and their newly added Seruga Spa – Ingeli Forest Resort is your perfect family getaway.

Visit Ingeli to invigorate your body & soul.

Hop into the forest with their “EGGxciting” Easter Special: R935 per adult sharing per night, inclusive of dinner, bed and breakfast. Kids under 12 stay and eat breakfast free with sharing paying adults. • Easter Egg Hunt for kids under 12 on Easter Sunday Morning • Easter room drop • Easter Sunday lunch is available at an additional cost – Bookings required.

Email: reservations@ingeliforest.co.za, Tel: 039 - 553 0600, www.ingeliforestresort.com.

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Netcare St Anne's

Netcare St Anne’s The refurbished maternity unit at Netcare St Anne’s Hospital offers a refined and comprehensive service for mothers and babies, including breastfeeding assistance, postnatal care and specialised care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The facilities are fitted with state-of-the-art technology and equipment, with highly skilled and experienced nurses and medical specialists on hand to take care of patients through every step of the exciting journey to parenthood.

General Manager of Netcare St Anne’s Hospital, Louis Joubert, says the hospital’s NICU is held in high esteem across the province. “We specialise in the care of microprem and critically ill neonates, and parents can take comfort in the knowledge that the unit is fully equipped to treat severe respiratory conditions in neonates.

Our NICU achieves excellent outcomes in the area of neonatal care of premature and underweight babies.”

The Caesarean theatre, delivery rooms and NICU are situated together in a selfcontained unit so that all medical situations can be rapidly responded to, should the need arise. The upgraded maternity amenities not only facilitate bonding between parents and baby, but have also been purpose-designed for maximum efficiency, security of patients, and infection control. The spacious private rooms with en-suite bathrooms provide a comfortable and tranquil environment for mother and baby. The unit is complemented by a fully-fledged Netcare Stork’s Nest, which offers antenatal classes, 4D scans, breastfeeding advice as well as education classes, guidance and support. They look forward to giving you a complimentary tour.

“Miracles happen daily… our babies are our little miracles.”

For more information contact Unit Manager Shanila Moodley from Maternity/NNICU on 033 – 897 5175 or 033 – 897 5182.

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Everyday Life

ISABEL7 Exclusive Tableware and Linen Isabel Walsh is no newcomer to the creative world and has spent the best part of 30 years in the textile industry. An artist specialising in digital work, Isabel has a formidable portfolio on her shelf.

Unique designs for tablecloths, runners, cushions & bed linen for home décor, lodges, hotels, events & functions.

Have a look at Isabel7 Tableware, Cushions etc, on Facebook or email isabel@artstudio7.net or call 082 443 7417

Isabel uses her own photographed works to create the most incredible tableware, bed linens and cushion covers – and she is happy to create from your artwork too. Using the finest of fabrics and satins, Isabel’s work stands out from the rest.

You can view her beautiful work at her studio, by arrangement, or she is happy to visit you with samples. Her work is bespoke and unique and to have an Isabel7 brand in your linen cupboard is a must! She will customise her designs for you and with a four to six week turn around, Isabel can create the most astounding products for you at affordable prices.

Orders for private clients in smaller numbers is perfectly fine, but large corporates and bulk orders do not frighten her either.

Isabel Walsh’s studio is just off Durban’s well-known Ridge Road – easily accessible and central.

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Hilton Veterinary Hospital

Nutritional Assessment in Small Animals World Veterinary Day falls on 30 April, and Dr Martin de Scally from Hilton Veterinary Hospital has some advice for pet owners on correct nutrition for pets.

Optimal health in dogs and cats is highly dependent on optimal nutrition. It is impossible to know what is correct for each patient due to variation in age, breed, illness and current nutritional status, without a nutritional assessment. A nutritional assessment should include a dietary history, a full clinical exam, a body condition score plus a muscle condition score and blood tests if needed.

energy nutritional needs are being met, are deficient or are in excess. Muscle condition scoring may be a new concept to some veterinarians and owners. It is assessed by visualisation and palpation of the spine, shoulder, head, and pelvis. Veterinarians and pet owners accept poor muscle condition as a normal consequence of ageing and often do nothing to counteract this condition.

Arthritis, which has a high prevalence in older animals, should be addressed before an increase in exercise is advised. After the nutritional assessment and diagnostic work, all nutritional related risks are identified.

For more information on nutrition, you are After a nutritional assessment is completed, able to Google WSAVA nutrition toolkit and the animal’s nutrition is altered accordingly browse away. to address any medical problems identified.

At this point goals are set for the nutritional By Dr Martin de Scally, Member of the intervention and a reassessment is World Veterinary Association Nutrition scheduled. A body condition score assesses Committee, Specialist Physician at the the animal’s body fat composition. Put Hilton Veterinary Hospital. simply, it assesses whether an animal’s

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Kids’ Life

World Autism Awareness Day

Loving Yourself = Loving Your Child

The ninth annual World Autism Awareness Day is on 2 April. Every year, autism organisations around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events.

From the moment your baby is conceived to the moment they are born and throughout their lives, they are learning from you. They inherit your emotional wellbeing, your traits, your features and most importantly your lifestyle. You are their role model, the Autism spectrum disorder occurs as one that gets them ready to face the world. a result of altered brain development and functioning, a neurological disorder But as mums we are plagued by the that affects the whole body system. It is stresses of life, overwhelmed at times, estimated that 1 in 68 children have autism emotionally and physically drained and (with numbers rising every year). Boys rather than putting ourselves first, we are five times more likely to be affected opt for “everything and everyone” before by autism. Although an exact cause is our self. Hence a state of dis-ease sets in not known it is said that genetics and (fatigue, anxiety, depression, hormonal environmental factors play a roll. disturbances, obesity, colds, UTI’s, gastrointestinal issues, etc.).

Children on the spectrum can show deficits in the following: • Social skills. • Repetitive/ At that very moment that you choose to restricted behaviour, interests and activities. neglect yourself, you are unknowingly • Language and communication. • Sensory passing down traits that say “it is ok not to problems. take care of yourself”, “it is ok to suppress your feelings” and “it is ok to put yourself Autism can be a difficult and stressful last”. And this results in the next generation condition to deal with. Here are some of diseases. tips to help your loved one with autism: • Early intervention is key! Autism can be “But how can I take care of myself without diagnosed as early as two years (sometimes neglecting my family?” you may ask. This is even earlier). The earlier the child gets where homeopathic medicine differs from assistance the smaller the gap is to catch up! conventional medicine, in that homeopaths • Reinforce and praise all accomplishments look at the holistic picture of the patient by and gains. • Reduce environmental looking at physical symptoms, emotional toxins and stressors (eat organic and emit state, diet, lifestyle, diagnostic tools (blood processed foods! Use natural personal tests, x-rays, etc.) to formulate a treatment and household products when possible). plan (natural medication, dietary and • Help your child learn by using their lifestyle advice) that suits your lifestyle. strengths, help them channel their special interests into skills. • Teach them things by Your child not only learns how to walk breaking it into simple steps. • Push them and talk from you but also learns how to past and expand their comfort zone, don’t lead a healthy, happy life free of dis-ease. do too much for your child, help them be So, mums - by taking care of yourself, you independent! are showing your kids how to take care of We need to find the little light inside each of themselves. these children and let it shine.

By Dr Kerusha Naidoo, 031 – 303 6486, Source: Daria Bachta, Reaching Out dr.kerushanaidoo@gmail.com.

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Kids’ Life

How to Help

You are smarter than you think!

• The Care Bear Project is a community project that uplifts local rural communities by providing employment and muchneeded income for the families, and by using the product of their work, the bears, as a means of bringing joy to the children in these communities – many of whom have never received a new toy in their lives. The knitters are all black women, predominantly pensioners, who are most often the mainstay of the family. The Care Bear Project is constantly in need of funding in order to help keep knitters employed.

To become a sponsor/donor or for more information visit www.carebears.co.za.

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Teaching Music, Understanding Children WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FOR YOUR CHILD? FACT: • Language • Self expression One of the • Listening • Memory skills • Fine motor only activities skills • Concentration • Social interaction that activates, • Emotional development • Confidence stimulates & uses • Co-ordination • Music playing the entire brain is • Family involvement MUSIC!

• The Pietermaritzburg Children’s Home provides a home for children who are orphaned and vulnerable, as well as children infected and affected by/with HIV and AIDS. They accommodate children between the ages of six and 20 years. If you would like to volunteer or make a donation, contact 033 – 387 4004/5/8 or visit www.pch.org.za.

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• Howick Hospice is a non-profit organisation committed to caring for the terminally ill through home-based care, education and training, social welfare and bereavement support. Hospice relies on support and financial contributions from the general public, corporate sector, and philanthropic donors. To make a donation or find out more, visit www.howickhospice.org.za or phone 033 – 330 5257.

Kip McGrath’s qualified teachers create individual tutoring programmes, using proven Kip mcGrath methods.

• The Butterfly Campaign is aimed at assisting The Salvation Army Joseph Baynes Children’s Home, which cares for children who are abandoned or from abusive or unfit homes. The home runs out of supplies regularly and any donations are welcome. If you are able to help donate supplies or make a monetary contribution, contact Maria on 060 490 9403 or mventerprizes79@gmail. com.

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Kids’ Life

Easter Baskets

JULIA POWELL BALLET & PILATES

This very cute Easter craft comes from www.redtedart.com, a blog that I just love!

We tried it at home and it was great fun and turned out really well!

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Materials: • Papier Mache paste • Tissue paper • Balloon • Brush • Felt pieces/craft foam/coloured paper • Feathers • Wide ribbon

Contact Julia 072 125 3555 jpballet.pilates@gmail.com

Method: To make papier mache paste: mix one part flour to two parts water and microwave at full heat. Keep stirring every minute until you have a thick paste. Let it cool.

Blow up balloon. Draw a line where you want the papier mache to end – make a slight bump at the front for the chicken’s face (you can also make bunnies).

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Tear up your tissue paper into pieces.

DO YOU WANT TO BE Using fingers or paint brush add a layer of FAMOUS FOR FREE? glue onto the balloon and stick on a layer of tissue paper. Repeat in layers until you have about five layers. Making a thicker Calling all schools! Do you have layer around the edge will give your basket an event you want to share with us? Information on your school? structure.

Let it dry and then carefully pop your balloon and peel it off. Trim your baskets to neaten the edge and shape it.

Embellish it to look like a chicken/bunny – you can use felt, feathers and pompoms.

We used coloured paper as that is all we had! Add feathers for wings and beak, or cut them from felt/paper.

Finally make some small holes and thread through some bright ribbon for a handle, and you’re all set to go on an Easter egg hunt!

Source: www.redtedart.com.

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Kids’ Life/Party Life

Jungle Gyms That Last Playground World focuses on children’s outdoor playground equipment in KZN and Gauteng and surrounds, as well as parts of the Eastern Cape. Gary Donkin and Shane Clare have been friends since 1983 and have been building and installing children’s playground equipment since 2005.

They focus primarily on all aspects of playground equipment, wooden and steel jungle gyms, swings, slides. They also install and manufacture all accessories, such as roundabouts, play troughs, sandpits and steel jungle gyms, with a focus on safety.

They have done extensive work for The Coega Development Corporation, Early Childhood Development (ECD) Programme and the Grade R Department of Education.

Playground World supplies private homes, body corporates, schools and crèches with fully approved structures that meet these criteria. Gary and Shane spent a few years in the United Kingdom, where they often spoke about coming back to South Africa

with its fantastic outdoor life, and starting their own business.

Strong, affordable and fun • All Playground World wooden jungle gyms are installed into the ground as a permanent structure.

• All units are fully guaranteed for a year on all workmanship and their timber suppliers treat all the poles to the SABS standard.

• Wooden structures are strong, safe and durable and weatherproofed against harsh South African weather conditions.

• All units are fully modularised, which means that you can custom-build to the needs of your children and budget.

Playground World prides itself in service and after-sales support.

Contact Playground World on 082 416 3262 and 082 787 1105 or sales@playgroundworld.co.za, or visit www.playgroundworld.co.za for prices and more information.

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Please contact Shane or Gary for this month’s specials.

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Kids’ Life/Party Life

Bun and Butter Pudding

Smartie Party Planners We specialise in kiddies’ parties

If you like the classic bread and butter pudding, you will love this twist – it uses hot cross buns instead! Perfect for an Easter treat! You can leave the marzipan out if you don’t like the taste.

Ingredients: • 300ml double cream • 600ml milk • 4 eggs • 100g golden caster sugar • 1½ tsp vanilla essence • 8 hot cross buns • 40g soft butter • 100g marzipan, cubed • 3 tbsp chunky marmalade • icing sugar, for dusting Method: • Heat oven to 170ᵒC. Warm the cream and milk in a pan over a gentle heat.

• Whisk the eggs, sugar and vanilla together with a fork in a large bowl, then gradually add the warm cream mixture.

• Halve the buns and spread with the butter. Arrange in a large shallow ovenproof dish, dot with the marzipan and brush the marmalade on top.

• Pour over the cream mixture and set aside to soak for 15 minutes. Press the buns down into the custard mixture as they soften.

• Bake for 50 mins until set, then remove and allow to stand for 10 mins. Dust lightly with icing sugar and serve while still warm.

Sue 084 395 0379 Samantha 074 764 3342 smartie2party@gmail.com

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Studio Offering: • Modern Dance • Jazz • Belly Dancing • Hip Hop • Contemporary • Exams & Stage Productions • Pilates • Yoga Classes in PMB & Howick All ages welcome!

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We offer Jumping castles, Soft Play, Kiddies Table and chairs, Candy, Cake & Ice cream Tables, Cakes and so much more.

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Diary Dates APRIL AWARENESS DAYS • 2: World Autism Day • 7: World Health Day • 10 – 16: World Homeopathy Awareness Week • 14: Good Friday • 15: Holy Saturday • 16: Easter Sunday • 17: Family Day • 17: World Haemophilia Day • 24: World Meningitis Day • 24 – 30: African Vaccination Week/ World Immunisation Week • 25: World Malaria Day • 28: World Day for Safety and Health at Work • 30: World Veterinary Day. ARTS & CULTURE • 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Apr (Sun), 9am – 2pm, CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET, opposite PMB City Hall, Michelle 033 – 396 2807.

• 2 Apr (1st Sun), 9am – 4pm, MARITZBURG OVAL ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Monica, 082 774 5493.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Apr (Tues), 7pm – 9.30pm, HILTON ART GROUP, R200pp per class, claudiaplunkett@gmail.com.

CHARITY • 1 – 30 Apr (Sat & Sun), 9.30am – 4.30pm, GROWING PARKS, Chase Valley Road Park, PMB, growing.parks@gmail.com.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS • 1 – 2 Apr, 8am – 3pm, COOKCAMP 2017 WITH JACKIE CAMERON, Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, Hilton, a BrandCafe Teen Camp, R1600pp, raewyn@thebrand-cafe.co.za, www.thebrand-cafe. co.za.

• 3 – 4 Apr, 8am – 3pm, ARTCAMP WITH BRENT DODD, Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, Hilton, a BrandCafe Teen Camp, R1600pp, raewyn@thebrand-cafe.co.za, www.thebrand-cafe.co.za.

• 3 – 5 Apr, 8am – 3pm, BARISTA CAMP WITH TERBODORE, Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, Hilton, a BrandCafe Teen Camp, R1800pp, raewyn@thebrand-cafe.co.za, www.thebrand-cafe.co.za.

• 3 – 5 Apr, 8am – 3pm, CREATIVITY CAMP WITH SARAH BROWNE, Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, Hilton, a BrandCafe Teen Camp, R1800pp, raewyn@thebrand-cafe.co.za, www.thebrand-cafe. co.za.

• 3 – 5 Apr, 8am – 3pm, IMAGE CAMP WITH MEL KLUTE, Cordwalles Prep School, Howick, a BrandCafe Teen Camp, R1800pp, raewyn@ thebrand-cafe.co.za, www.thebrand-cafe.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Apr (various days & times), YOGA CLASSES, PMB and Hilton, Glynis, 076 823 9327, Facebook: @YogaIdentity.

• 1 – 30 Apr (various days), 9am – 4.30pm, DOMESTIC COOKING CLASSES, Vital Life Training, R1 450pp, 033 - 386 4451, 083 445 1441, www.vitallifetraining.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Apr (various days), COMPUTER TRAINING, R120 per hour, Microsoft Software 2003 - 2013, one-on-one training, beginners to advanced, lynettemuchna@sai.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Apr (Mon & Wed), 9am - 10am, TAI CHI WITH DEBORAH DON, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, 033 – 343 3226, 082 228 7943.

• 1 – 30 Apr, various days & times, DOMESTIC TRAINING – EMERGENCY CARE & FIRST AID WORKSHOPS, in English and isiZulu, Vital Life Training, 083 445 1441.

ENTERTAINMENT • 9 Apr, 2pm & 6.30pm, THE PAUL SIMON – ROAD TO GRACELAND, featuring The Black Lapels, Rhumbelow Theatre, Allan Wilson Shellhole, 5 Durban Rd, PMB, R150pp, bring picnic baskets, Computicket, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net, www. events.durbantheatre.com.

LEISURE/OUTDOORS • 1 – 30 Apr (Sat & Sun), 10am – 5pm, GOSHALA COW SANCTUARY, just outside PMB, info@goshala.co.za, 084 258 1121, 033 – 251 6110.

• 1 – 30 Apr (Sat & Sun), 9am – 5pm, SPRINGHOLM PICNICS, Springholm, Nottingham Road, Natal Midlands, 082 682 0378, picnics@springholmchalets.com, www.springholmchalets.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Apr, PMB BABYSITTER’S CLUB, Nikita, 078 439 9051.

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• 1 – 30 Apr, 10am – 3pm, every weekend (weather permitting), LIONS RIVER RAILWAY, Piggly Wiggly, Midlands, a miniature railway, R20 per person, www.facebook.com/LionsRail, Andries Keyser, 062 206 1906.

• 1 – 30 Apr (Thurs & Sat), various times, CIRCLE DANCING, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton and Lakes in Amber Valley, Deborah, 082 228 7943, 033 – 343 3226.

• 1 – 30 Apr (Tues & Wed), various times, YOGA CLASSES IN PMB & HILTON, Glynis, 076 823 9327.

• 2 Apr (1st Sun), 10am – 3pm, HALLEY PARK MINIATURE RAILWAY, 78 Rudling Road, Bisley, Pietermaritzburg, Andries Keyser, 062 206 1906, www.pmes.co.za.

• 3 – 7 Apr & 10 – 13 Apr, 7am – 5pm, HOLIDAY CLUB AT HEDGEHOGS & DAISIES DAYCARE, 26 Hilton Ave, Hilton, Sam, 078 526 6715, hiltoncreche@gmail.com.

• 15 Apr (Sat), 16 & 30 Apr (Sun), 8.30am & 12.30pm INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R220, pensioners & children: R150, Bruce, 082 353 6003, bookings@ umgenisteamrailway.com, www.umgenisteamrailway.com.

MARKETS • 1 Apr, 8am – 4pm, THE VEG BOX COMPANY’S AUTUMN FAYRE, Eastvale Farm, Rosetta, R50pp, liz@thevegboxcompany.co.za, www. thevegboxcompany.co.za.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Apr (Sat), 8am – 12pm, PIETERMARITZBURG SPCA MORNING MARKET, 235 Woodhouse Road, 033 – 386 9267.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Apr (Sat), 6am – 10am, PMB FARMERS’ MARKET, PMB Botanical Gardens, Mayors Walk, Mike, 082 886 0687.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Apr (Sat), 7am – 12pm, CLARIDGE FARM & GARDEN MARKET, 5km from Northway Spar, PMB on the Otto's Bluff Road, 078 037 6908.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Apr (Sat), 7am – 11am, KARKLOOF FARMERS’ MARKET, 2.6km outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507), 082 820 8986, Andrea.

• 1 Apr (1st Sat), 8am – 2pm, JESMOND DENE MORNING MARKET, Jesmond Dene Nursery, 204 Murray Rd, Cleland, PMB, Belinda/ Hayley, 033 – 396 1342, beanbag.cafe1@gmail.com, R120 per stall.

• 2 Apr (1st Sun), 8.30am – 11.30am, DARGLE COUNTRY MARKET, Lions River Club, darglecountrymarket@gmail.com.

• 2 & 30 Apr (1st & last Sun), 9am – 3pm, YMCA SUNDAY MARKET, YMCA, Scottsville, Jenny, 073 500 1244.

• 30 Apr (last Sun), ALEX UPMARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Michelle 033 – 396 2807.

• 28 Apr (last Fri), 5pm – 9pm, PMB DUNROBIN MARKET, Dunrobin Garden Centre, 31 Warwick Rd, Penny, dunrobinmarket@gmail.com, 082 920 2787.

MEETINGS • 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr (Wed), 9.30am – 11am, MOMMYHEART POSTNATAL DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP, 9 Hillside Rd, Hilton, 081 528 6577.

• 5 & 26 Apr (1st & 3rd Wed), 7pm, MARITZBURG CAMERA CLUB YEAR END DINNER, Victoria Country Club, Duncan Mackenzie Dr, Montrose, PMB, Leon Heyes, pmbcameraclub@gmail.com, www. maritzburgcameraclub.co.za.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Apr (Tues), 2.30pm – 3.30pm, MOMMYHEART FOOTPRINTS GROUP, 9 Hillside Rd, Hilton, 081 528 6577.

• 18 Apr (3rd Tues), 9.30am, HILTON GARDEN CLUB, Judy Sinclair, 033 – 343 2402, 082 852 4087.

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