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Issue 6 • Johannesburg - East Rand • December/January 2018
In this issue... Everyday Life
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Home Life
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Meet the Mum’s Mail team, read about Clamber Club and the East Rand Show, a festive recipe, places to visit and win tickets on the Umgeni Steam Railway. A restaurant review, win a restaurant voucher, win a vacuum cleaner from Defy, plus advice on travelling with young children.
Healthy Life/Beautiful Life
Skin cancer awareness information and read about a local beauty spa.
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Educated Life/Kids’ Life
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Kids’ Life
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Enrol your child at a local nursery school, try a fun science experiment at home and enter to win a fantastic prize for your kids.
Read about a local trampoline park and the perfect Christmas gift for your kids.
Diary Dates
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Find out about events, festivals, workshops, meetings and markets in your area.
The Mum’s Mail Team
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Meet the Cover Stars
As is tradition, in December we feature the fabulous Mum’s Mail team on our cover! It has been a busy year at Mum’s Mail HQ with a few changes – most notably the launch of our Johannesburg – East Rand magazine in June, and the launch of our new website in November. Mum’s Mail has been through many other positive changes this year which include the expansion of our online presence and the introduction of the new glossy paper for PMB and JHB mags.
Beverley (aka Bev) is the head “Sales Guru”. She is the longest standing staff member at Mum’s Mail and is always ready with a chirp plus she has a great sense of humour! She has one son who keeps her very busy. She loves reading, interior design and being creative!
Vincent is our dependable driver, and he is responsible for most of our Durban and PMB deliveries, plus our calendar deliveries in January. He is young and trendy and always Victoria and Andrew Arthur are our dynamic has a smile on his face! leaders! Victoria is our editor who promotes the business tirelessly, using her charm, Wendy, is our creative graphic designer fabulous singing voice, and gregarious and is a mother to two gorgeous boys who personality wherever she goes. Andrew is a keep her on her toes. She is also kept very little shy and prefers to be behind the scenes busy here at Mum’s Mail and comes up with running the business side of things, being some fab creations for our clients! our ‘voice of reason’ at the office. They have two awesome kids. Natalie, our sweet-natured receptionist, keeps the place running smoothly and does Daniella, runs the accounts department all things admin! She loves birds and has four – and so much more… She doubles up in feathered kids; Sam, Lucky, Cas and Blue. many other roles and is a “Jack of all trades” in the office! Dan loves baking and cooking Sarah is the sub-editor and spends her time and was once upon a time a chef! tapping away on the keyboard writing stories - when she’s not chasing after her four-yearMelinda is our Johannesburg Regional old son. She loves reading, socialising and Manager and looks after all our East Rand spending time with her family. advertisers and distributors. She is married to Victoria’s cousin Jonathan, and they are Special thanks to Penny Katz Photography based in Jo’burg. Melinda is fun-loving and for our stunning cover pic - it was such a fun outgoing and is a keen runner. She has three photo shoot! young sons who also keep her running! Written by Sarah Mackintosh We wish all our readers & advertisers a wonderful Christmas & New Year
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Everyday Life
Clamber Club
Clamber Club is the creation of Liz Senior, a well-known occupational therapist based in Johannesburg. Clamber Club was born in 1990 and has evolved into classes for babies and toddlers, a sports extra mural programme for schools, playschool, action packed parties, and a range of Clamber Club products all featuring Jog the Frog, the Clamber Club mascot. Clamber Club promotes fitness, health and learning!
prize at the Mum’s Mail stand at the East Rand Show - on from 30 November to 2 December at the Benoni Northerns Sports Club in Ekurhuleni. They are sponsoring a Clamber Club Party valued at R1700 for one lucky visitor to the Mum’s Mail stand! For more information contact Tarryn Palmer on 071 582 1621, eastrandparties@clamberclub.com or visit www.clamberclub.com.
The East Rand Show Clamber Club Parties Clamber Club’s obstacle courses are unique and their party team of entertainers are Mum’s Mail will be at the East Rand Show trained to keep your children active and from 30 November to 2 December at the happy for a full hour and a half! Benoni Northerns Sports Club in Ekurhuleni, so come and visit our stand for a chance to Clamber Club takes care of all your kiddies win some fantastic prizes! party entertainment needs. There are some awesome prizes to be Clamber Club Parties offers the following: won, when you visit the Mum’s Mail stand, • Exciting obstacle courses like a Clamber Club party valued at R1700, • Party entertainment vouchers, gift hampers, a photo shoot, • Toddler playground equipment drop offs four Ben 10 Omnitrix watches valued at for 1-2 year-olds R500 each, three toy hampers valued at • Clamber and Climb parties for 3-6 year-olds R1000 each, coffee and cake vouchers from • Obstacle Adventure parties for 7-10 olds Chateau Gateaux, a R2000 beauty voucher, • School outings, fun days and sports days movie tickets and lots more! • Entertainment for children at corporate functions Mum’s Mail thanks all the sponsors for their valuable contributions: The obstacle courses consist of balance • Clamber Club Parties East Rand beams, hoops, slides, trestles, ladders, giant • Sunkist Garden Pavilion balls and so much more. Games promoting • Tracy Harris Properites gross motor skills are played, and our • Sassy Shoots and Photo Booths awesome entertainers keep the children • Infinity Place busy and active for the entire booking time. • Prima Toys The 20 handle gym parachute is a firm • Chateau Gateaux favourite with ALL ages, and is a great team • Marketing2theMAX activity. • Evolve Day Spa • Toys R Us Clamber Club’s entertainment is mobile and fun! There will be a variety of competitions with big prizes, and a host of entertainment for Clamber Club provides a wide range of the whole family at the show, so come along entertainment solutions. Mail them today for a fun day out with your family at The East to find out more about Clamber Club Party Rand Show! entertainment, school functions, and For more information visit corporate options. www.eastrandshow.co.za. Clamber Club will be giving away an amazing www.mumsmail.com
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Everyday Life
Christmas Fruit Cake Muffins Ingredients: 150g butter or margarine 400g dried mixed fruit (chopped dates, cake mix and cranberries are great) 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup water 1 tsp cinnamon powder ½ tsp ginger powder 1 tsp ground all spice 1 tsp bicarb 2 eggs 2½ cups self-raising flour Icing sugar for decoration – sifted Method: Place the butter, sugar, water, cinnamon, ginger spice, all spice and bicarb into a pot and add the chosen dried fruit and let the butter melt and the mixture come to the boil. Turn off and let cool a bit. Turn the oven onto 170°C. Once the fruit mix is slightly cooled add the beaten eggs and self raising flour and gently mix – do not over mix. Prepare two muffin trays with cupcake
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holders and spray with Spray and Cook. Spoon mixture into cupcake holders. Bake in the oven for about 20 to 24 minutes or until golden and a fork comes out clean.Allow to cool slightly, then dust with sifted icing sugar. Keep in an airtight container once cold TIP: You can also mix together sifted icing sugar with a drop of water and make a glace icing and place a cut cherry on the top of the cake – this must only be done once cool.
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Everyday Life
Things to do in Jo’burg Johannesburg Planetarium If your child is into stars and constellations, the Johannesburg Planetarium should be at the top of your to-do list. Contact 011 717 1390, planet@planetarium.co.za, www.planetarium.co.za. Cradle of Humankind Get out of the city and head to the Cradle of Humankind in Maropeng for a family trip that promises to be as fun as it will be educational. The Learner Centre is interactive and informative and will be a hit with both young and old. Contact 014 577 9000, info@maropeng. co.za, www.maropeng.co.za. Red Bus City Tour The Red Bus City Tour is a hop-on, hop-off excursion which takes you to some of the most interesting spots in Jo’burg with a special audio commentary channel for kids. Look out for specials that they often have over the holidays. Contact 086 173 3287, www.citysightseeing.co.za/ johannesburg. Get swinging at Go Ape Go Ape South Africa in Modderfontein is an aerial forest park built to be enjoyed by all ages, and makes for a great family outing! Contact: 072 544 0415, info@goape-sa.co.za, www.goape-sa.co.za. Kloofendal Nature Reserve Friends of Kloofendal is a conservation NGO that offers guided nature tours through the Kloofendal Nature Reserve in Roodepoort. From bird ringing to panning for gold, there’s an interesting event happening almost every weekend! Contact 011 674 2980 or 079 693 5608, www.kloofendalfriends.yolasite.com. Johannesburg Zoo The Johannesburg Zoo has many exciting things lined up for the holidays. Kids from seven to 13 years old can enjoy a Holiday Fun Day, with animal feeding, crafts and games between 7 to 15 December (various days). Contact 011 646 2000, www.jhbzoo.org.za. Source: www.getaway.co.za. www.mumsmail.com
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Umgeni Steam Railway
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Umgeni Steam Railway is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers. The organisation is dedicated to preserving the heritage of railways in South Africa. For those visiting Durban in the summer holidays the Inchanga Choo Choo normally runs on the last Sunday of each month unless otherwise stated on the schedule. Additional runs are planned during special holiday periods like Christmas and Easter. Normal running days include a morning train and an afternoon train. Morning trips are three-hour excursions while afternoon trains are 3½ hour trips. All trains stop at Inchanga, where Inchanga Conservancy organises a craft market with food stalls and a picnic area to sit and relax. While at Inchanga, you can buy beverages in the station building, and can visit the museum in the Station Master’s House next to the station. They have some exciting trips planned with Father Christmas on board for December and additional trips in January. Tickets cost R240 per adult and R170 per pensioner/child (2 to 12 years).
For more information or to book, visit www.umgenisteamrailway.com or phone 082 353 6003. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has eight pairs of tickets to give away (one adult and one child/pensioner, for any of the diesel trains only), valued at R410 per set. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. 7
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Home Life
Wonderful Waffles at Stacks Eatery
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If you are heading to Durban this festive season period then you must visit Stacks Eatery in Umhlanga. Their gorgeous decadent ‘Stacked Waffles’ are an experience waiting to be tried. I went with my family recently for a Sunday brunch, where I met Paul, the owner. Both hubby and I had the savoury waffles, whereas the children opted for the sweet waffles, of course! Andrew had the Caramelised Onion & Spicy Beef Sausage and I had the Beef Burger Napolitano Chilli Chutney Stacked Waffles. The presentation was beautiful, so out came everyone’s phones to take numerous photographs! They have recently expanded their menu which included adding more vegetarian options, so there really is something for everyone. The children were treated to the Sweet Waffle Stacks – the choice of the day for them was the ‘Cookie Cookie Crumble’ and the ‘Bar One Banana’ Waffles… delicious! Paul also produces his own ice cream and ice cream cakes, which are perfect for a festive dessert or for a gift for a friend – they look and taste stunning. They come with a choice of toppings including Triple Choc, Choc Ganache & Mixed Nut and Strawberries & Cream. Please give Paul a couple of days’ notice to make them as they are made fresh to order! Contact Stacks Eatery, The Zen Umhlanga: Paul Wierenga on 083 288 7261, Paul.Wierenga@hotmail.co.za; Facebook & Instagram: Stackseatersa. Review by Victoria Arthur.
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Home Life/Beautiful Life
Travelling Long Haul with Young Kids So we’re planning an overseas trip in December, and I asked some of my welltravelled friends for some advice on travelling long haul with a young child. I found these tips really useful, so decided to share them.
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Try to keep your normal routine. Do your normal bed time routine, just like at home. Let him watch a movie right after dinner as a treat after teeth, then sleep time. If you do Take a bag of his favourite books… we also a red eye let him sleep as much as he wants, got a ton of books that we put on the tablet, then wake to a new day. not audio, but actual books. Take some toys - let him pick his five Get some good head phones that he is used favourites (smaller lighter ones!) And don’t to way before the trip - they always have a bring them all out at once. bunch of good kids’ movies and that helps! I made up some treat gifts for him to unwrap Snacks, snacks, snacks and oh did I mention when he was extra good or during long snacks?! You cannot have enough! Healthy waits in queues, etc., with little trinkets like snacks are imperative as are treat snacks! bubbles or colouring in books, etc. ‘Lucky You will be bribing with lots - they’re worth packet’ stuff you don’t mind losing or getting their weight in gold! trashed! Although be careful with the rules around taking liquids on international flights Pack wet wipes for spills and accidents! and check with your airline!
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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life
Be SunSmart this Summer
Each year during the hot summer months, CANSA steps up its skin cancer awareness communication through its SunSmart Campaign, to remind South Africans of the dangers of over-exposure to the sun. Running from mid-November to January, the campaign includes beach, workplace and school activations, as well as sharing education online on CANSA’s platforms.
everyone, regardless of racial or ethnic group, is at risk of getting skin cancer. Although people with darker skins are less susceptible, because their skin contains more natural melanin that protects against sun damage, everyone is at risk from the harsh African sun. Just one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles a person’s chances of developing melanoma later in life. Children should not be getting sunburned at any age, especially since there are a range of very effective sun protection methods that can be used. Minimise time outside during summer when UV levels are at their strongest – between 10am and 3pm. Parents and guardians need to be extra vigilant about sun protection for their infants and toddlers at all times.
CANSA reminds all South Africans to be SunSmart throughout the year and especially during summer, as skin cancer remains one of the most common cancers. South Africa has the second highest incidence of skin cancer in the world after Australia, and in particular one of the highest incidences of melanoma worldwide, as far as Caucasians are concerned. At least 20 000 South Africans are diagnosed annually with nonmelanoma skin cancers, and approximately 1 500 are diagnosed with melanoma. For more information about how to protect your family from the harmful effects of the It is important to take note of the fact that sun, visit www.cansa.org.za.
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Educated Life
Eastleigh Pre-Primary School: Jelly Babies Group Eastleigh School in Edenvale was the first government primary school to open its doors to a multi-cultural environment. The school is committed to providing a quality and balanced English language education, focused on the development of individual strengths and talents in order to meet the demands of a changing society. Their vision is to maintain and enhance a deserved reputation as a school of excellence and to develop Eastleigh Primary so that learners are equipped to engage present and future challenges successfully. Jelly Babies Group Admissions are now open for their Jelly Babies Group. The class can accommodate 12 children, aged three to four years (learners must be potty trained and off the dummy). The children are included in all the activities that happen in the Pre-Primary Centre, both indoor and outdoor.
Learners do art, movement and have stories read to them daily. They also participate in water, mud and sand-pit play. They do puzzles and a variety of educational games are used, covering all areas, like drawing, painting, building, creating and designing. There is also a large variety of indoor and outdoor equipment. Weekly teaching prep is done to ensure that all learning aspects are covered, and regular assessments are performed. There is an excellent school-based support team which has a school counsellor and remedial therapist. The children have a rest time during the day and school hours are 7.40am until 1pm, with an aftercare option available. To view the school (by appointment only), phone them on 011 - 609 1020 or e-mail admissions@eastleighprimary.co.za.
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Educated Life
Diet Coke and Mentos Eruption
This experiment is loads of fun and sure to What’s happening? Although there are a few amaze your friends and family. different theories about how this experiment works, the most favoured reason is because What you’ll need: of the combination of carbon dioxide in the • Large bottle of Diet Coke Diet Coke and the little dimples found on • About half a pack of Mentos Mentos candy pieces, which dramatically • Geyser tube (optional but makes things increases the surface area and allows a huge much easier) amount of bubbles to form. Instructions: • Make sure you are doing this experiment in a place where you won’t get in trouble for getting Diet Coke everywhere. Outside on some grass is perfect; please don’t try this one in your family lounge!! • Stand the Diet Coke upright and unscrew the lid. Put some sort of funnel or tube on top of it so you can drop the Mentos in at the same time (about half the pack is a good amount). • Time for the fun part - drop the Mentos into the Diet Coke and run like mad! If you’ve done it properly a huge geyser of Diet Coke should come flying out of the bottle, it’s a very impressive sight. The record is about 9 metres high!
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Shopkins Season 8: World Vacation Pack your bags and make your way to the departure lounge because the Shopkins World Vacation is now boarding! Visit fabulous cities and share some high-flying fun with World Class Shopkins and Shoppies characters and their friends. Shopkins continues to thrill fans with new, exciting ranges. The latest range to hit toy shelves is Shopkins Season 8: World Vacation, which introduces new Shopkins and Shoppies characters inspired by Europe, Asia and the Americas. Meet Shopkins from different countries and visit their amazing lands! The European wave of Shopkins World Vacation includes characters inspired by France, Italy, Spain, Germany, the U.K. and more. The next leg of the World Vacation is amazing Asia! Meet new Shopkins from the Far East and Down Under. Go on a Japanese journey or an Australian adventure. Travel into India or meet some Chinese travelers. Buckle up for the final leg of the journey which takes the jet-setting Shopkins to North and South America. Make a Hollywood blockbuster, spend some spicy time in Mexico and share a hotdog in New York! Stack and display the Shopkins little rooms and houses to build up a city skyline. There are many fun adventures to be had with the new Shopkins range, available at toy stores and retailers.
For more information: www.primatoys.co.za. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has a Shopkins World Vacation hamper (valued at R1 200) to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. www.mumsmail.com
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Gravity Jump
Gravity Rewarding Loyalty What is better than having fun and keeping • 15 Free coffees for mom or dad (one per fit and healthy? Getting great discounts jump) and rewards while doing it, of course! Gravity has an exclusive rewards programme called Gravity UP that benefits regular jumpers and allows them to have one card for jumps, climbs and purchases at the Snack Down Bar. As a Gravity Up member you receive a ton of benefits including free jumps, members only events, discounts on limited edition merchandise, refreshment discounts and much more. Buy an exclusive Gravity Up membership for only R2 500 and get your Black Gravity Up VIP chip card with: • 15 anytime jumps and one free anytime jump • 10% discount at the Snack Down Bar • Free Gravity Merchandise
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Contact Info@jumpgravity.co.za for more information or pop into Jump Gravity to sign up. Bedford Centre, corner Smith Street and Van Der Linde Road, Bedfordview, Germiston.
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The Perfect Christmas Gift
A jungle gym is the gift that just keeps giving! Can you think of a more perfect Christmas gift for your kids this holiday season? Not only will the kids love it, but it is also great for mom and dad - we all know that when the kids are having fun and are happy at home, mom and dad can chill out! Picture relaxed, lazy summer days at home while the kids are keeping themselves busy on their new jungle gym. An added bonus is that it is great for strengthening their muscles and increasing their motor skills while they play.
children’s playground equipment since 2005.
Playground World focuses on children’s outdoor playground equipment in Gauteng and KZN and surrounds, as well as further afield - contact them for areas. Gary Donkin and Shane Clare have been friends since 1983 and have been building and installing
Contact Playground World now to find out about their festive season offers: 082 416 3262 and 082 787 1105 or sales@playgroundworld.co.za, or visit www.playgroundworld.co.za.
They focus primarily on all aspects of playground equipment, wooden and steel jungle gyms, swings and slides. They also install and manufacture all accessories, such as roundabouts, see-saws, sandpits and steel jungle gyms, with a large focus on safety and quality. 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, Playground World is offering their Wooden body corporates, schools and crèches with Jungle Gyms at special festive prices, so fully approved structures that meet these don’t delay – contact them now. criteria.
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Please contact Shane or Gary for this month’s specials. Many other options available
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011 – 838 7011 / 082 416 3262 sales@playgroundworld.co.za www.playgroundworld.co.za
Diary Dates DECEMBER AWARENESS DAYS • SunSmart Skin Cancer Awareness Month • Prevention of Injuries Month • 1: World AIDS Day • 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities • 5: International Volunteers Day • 9: World Patient Safety Day • 10: International Human Rights Day • 12: Universal Health Coverage Day. JANUARY AWARENESS DAYS • SunSmart Skin Cancer Awareness Month • 4: World Braille Day • 31: World Leprosy Day. ARTS & CULTURE • 7 Dec, 4 Jan, 5pm – 9pm, (1st Thurs monthly), FIRST THURSDAYS JOHANNESBURG, various art galleries & venues in Rosebank & Braamfontein, www.first-thursdays.co.za/ johannesburg/. ENTERTAINMENT • 29 & 30 Nov, 1 – 3 Dec, JINGLE ALL THE WAY TO MONTECASINO’S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE, www.montecasino. co.za, 011 – 510 7000. • 1 – 24 Dec, SHREK THE MUSICAL JR, The Joburg Theatre, corner Simmonds Street & Stiemens Road, Braamfontein, 011 – 403 1563/2340, www.joburgtheatre.com. • 1 – 30 Dec, PINOCCHIO – THE ULTIMATE PANTOMIME ADVENTURE, The Joburg Theatre, corner Simmonds Street & Stiemens Road, Braamfontein, 011 – 403 1563/2340, www.joburgtheatre.com. • 1 – 31 Dec, ROCKING THE GLOBE, The Barnyard Theatre, Emperors Palace, East Rand, 011 – 928 1108, eastrand1@ barnyardtheatres.co.za, www.barnyardtheatre.co.za. • 1 – 31 Dec, 90s MANIA – THE TOTAL 90s PARTY, The Barnyard Theatre, Cresta Shopping Centre, Randburg, 011 – 478 5300, iris@barnyardtheatres.co.za, www. barnyardtheatre.co.za. • 1 Dec – 3 Jan, CINDERELLA ON ICE, The Teatro at Montecasino, Montecasino Boulevard, Fourways, book at Computicket or visit www.tsogosun.com. • 9 Dec, 12pm – 12am, THE MOVIE MUSIC FESTIVAL, Outdoor Event Area, Montecasino, Montecasino Boulevard, www.tsogosun.computicket.com. • 10 Dec, 8pm, LEGENDS OF R&B, Ticketpro Dome, Northumberland Road and Olievenhout Avenue, North Riding, www.bigconcerts.co.za. • 14 – 17 Dec, JOZI JESUS – A FAMILY CHRISTMAS MUSICAL COMEDY, The Joburg Theatre, corner Simmonds Street & Stiemens Road, Braamfontein, 011 – 403 1563/2340, www. joburgtheatre.com. LEISURE/OUTDOORS • 30 – 31 Dec, AFROPUNK FEST JOBURG 2017, Constitution Hill, 1 Kotze Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg CBD, visit www.afropunkfest.com. • 1 Dec – 31 Jan (Sun), 9am – 3pm, EAST RAND FOOD MARKET, cnr Ridge & Elizabeth Rd (opp El Ridge Shopping Centre), Boksburg, 082 785 6389. • 17 Dec, 12pm, JOBURG COCKTAIL FESTIVAL, The Sands, 58 Wierda Road East, Sandton, www.facebook.com/ thesandsandton. • 12 Dec – 23 Dec, CRAFTERS FAIR @ EMPERORS PALACE, The Red Roman Shed, Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Road, Jurgenspark, Kempton Park, www.craftersfair.co.za.
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8 Dec – 3 Jan, 7pm – 10pm, GARDEN OF LIGHTS AT EMPEROR’S PALACE, Dóreale Grande Garden of Vespasian, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, www.emperorspalace.com MARKETS • 1 Dec – 19 Dec, 5pm – 9pm, MOONLIGHT MARKETS AT BRYANSTON ORGANIC & NATURAL MARKET, 40 Culross Road (off Main Road), Bryanston, www.bryanstonorganicmarket. co.za. • 1 Dec – 31 Jan (2nd & last Sat monthly), 8.30am – 2pm, IRENE AT SMUTS MARKET, Jan Smuts Museum, 23 Jan Smuts Ave, Irene, ireneatsmuts@gmail.com, 083 234 7541. • 1 Dec – 31 Jan (1st & last Sat monthly), 8am – 2pm, FRESH2U FARMER’S MARKET, Franz Hoenig Haus Gardens, 30 High Street, Modderfontein, Chantelle, 082 338 7818 or fresh2umarket@gmail.com, www.fresh2umarket. wordpress.com. • 1 Dec – 31 Jan (Sat), 8am – 2pm, GREENLYN GOODS MARKET, cnr 11th & Mackenzie Str, Menlo Park, Pretoria. • 1 Dec – 31 Jan (1st & last Sat monthly), 9am, IRENE VILLAGE MARKET, The Big Red Barn, 7 Nelson Road, Sunlawns, Centurion, Pretoria, www.thebigredbarn.co.za. • 2 Dec & 6 Jan (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2.30pm, BOKKIE PARK CRAFT MARKET, Southdale Rd, Parkdene. • 2 Dec & 6 Jan (1st Sat monthly), RIETVLEI BOEREMARK, Rietvlei Farm, Swartkoppies Rd, between Alberton & Mulbarton, 079 199 8641. • 3 Dec, 11am – 4pm, COUNTRY MARKET’S CHRISTMAS MARKET 2017, Country Market at Country Pub, 35 Cedar Road, corner Main and Cedar Roads, Midrand, www. facebook.com/countrymarketcountrypub. • 3 Dec, 10am – 5pm, SUMMER FUN AT SYLVIA’S MARKET, Sylvia’s Outdoor Market, 59 Fredrick Street, Observatory, Johannesburg, www.sylviasmarket.co.za. • 9 Dec & 13 Jan (2nd Sat monthly), 10am – 3pm, FIELD MARKET, Field & Study Park, corner 14th Street and Louise Avenue, Parkmore, Sandton, www.fieldmarket.co.za, 072 778 8044, thefieldmarket@gmail.com. • 30 Dec – 27 Jan (last Sat monthly), 11am – 6pm, MARKET @ THE SHEDS, 021Central Parking, 216 Sisulu Str, Pretoria. MEETINGS • 1 Dec – 31 Jan (Thurs), 7pm, HEALING WINGS SUPPORT GROUP, healing & educating addicted lives, New Day Church, 129 12th Ave, Edenvale, Graham, 082 448 3351. • 1 Dec – 31 Jan (Thurs), 7pm, HEALING WINGS SUPPORT GROUP, healing & educating addicted lives, Maranatha Church, Dann Rd, Glen Marais, Graham, 082 448 3351. • 1 Dec – 31 Jan (Mon), 7pm, HEALING WINGS SUPPORT GROUP, healing & educating addicted lives, Cross Roads Church, 69 Elizabeth Eybers St, Randhart, Alberton, Graham, 082 448 3351. • 1 Dec – 31 Jan (Mon), 7pm, HEALING WINGS SUPPORT GROUP, healing & educating addicted lives, St Andrews Community Church, Miles Sharp St, Rynfield, Benoni, Graham, 082 448 3351. Send your February 2018 diary dates to sarah@mumsmail. com with “JHB Diary” in the subject line before 10 January 2018. Entries will be published space permitting & at the editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details of events with contact person.
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