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Issue 157 • Durban • June 2018

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Everyday Life

2-13, 44

Delicious Life

Meet our Cover Stars, featured dad for Father’s Day, win tickets to the Color Run, World Blood Donor Day and a word from a dad blogger. Try a yummy Father’s Day recipe.

Home Life

Win a R1000 Waltons voucher for your class.

14-15 16-17

Healthy Life/Beautiful Life

18-29

Kids’ Life

30-33

Read about Men’s Health Month, the benefits of colostrum, the importance of childhood vaccines, the Fedhealth IMPI Challenge, win a Moringa hamper and personal training sessions.

Find a fun Father’s Day craft to make and enter to win a Paw Patrol Sea Patrol hamper.

Educated Life

34-39

40-43

Classifieds

Diary Dates

46-47

Montessori Umhlanga and Sunningdale Pre-Primary join forces, fun lunchbox ideas and an awesome science experiment.

Party Life

Easy party treats for kids and a fun activity to do.

Find out about events, festivals, workshops, meetings and markets happening in your area.

The Mum’s Mail Team

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Cover Stars

Meet the Cover Stars

Our cover stars this month are the van Carlynne says Euan (10) is their worrier, who Jaarsveld family – Vaughn and Carlynne with worries when dad goes on tour and how their three boys, Euan, Eliah and Caleb. many runs dad will make. He loves rugby, cricket and golf. Euan has a soft heart and Vaughn is a professional cricket player for will always put other people first. Hollywoodbets Dolphins and Carlynne has her own Tutor Centre and is a co-owner of Eliah (8) is the competitive one and finds Toddler Park Play School. it difficult to lose. He is a brilliant sports person and excels in every sport he tries. “I saw the gap in the education system “We believe that he can become the next AB between pre-school and primary school. in years to come. If Eliah could have his way With the assistance of my business partner he would only go to school on sports days,” Azhar Ansari, we are closing that gap with laughs his mom. Toddler Park Play School. It is so important to develop fine and gross motor skills from Caleb (3) is their Mr Perfect who likes to an early age and this can all be done through clean up after everyone. He takes after the right play,” says Carlynne. his brothers when it comes to sports – he started with the bat and ball at the age of “This is a school of champions where we will two. Where there is a ball, there is Caleb… partner with various professional sporting codes. I have a passion for kids and education Written by and love seeing kids grow and achieve what Sarah Mackintosh they never thought they could.”

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Pictured above is Durban father Anil Singh with his 3 and a half year old daughter, Avariyah Singh. Avariyah’s mom is Viraksha Singh – a finance administrator and part-time photographer. Anil is a Data Operations Controller. Avariyah is a very loving, shy but talkative and curious little girl. She doesn’t like being corrected; she believes she’s an adult! “Avariyah may be daddy’s little girl but she takes after her mom. She enjoys dancing and entertains us with her moves,” laughs her mom. “She is also creative; she watches the series “Mister Maker” and does crafts with me. Avariyah always loved her books, from her first baby book at three months. She reads the pictures and makes up stories with her vivid imagination.” “Being a dad to Avariyah is the most rewarding role I have played in my life. To have someone that looks up to me for answers to her questions or to kiss her ‘boo-boos’. Avariyah means ‘the first ray of light from the sun’ and indeed she is the light in our lives. Our lives have shone so brightly since she blessed us with her presence,” says Anil. “My advice to other dads would be to be patient with your child and your wife – moms do have a tougher job than dads. Be supportive in your child’s activities to show them that their dad is also very much involved in their interests,” he concludes. Written by Sarah Mackintosh www.mumsmail.com

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Everyday Life

The Color Run Carnival Heads to Durban On 14 July The Color Run Carnival will be rolling into Durban, starting at Durban North College at 10am. This will be the fifth time The Color Run has come to Durban. A carnival by definition is a colourful community celebration providing lighthearted amusement, fun and frivolity for all ages. It is the perfect backdrop for The Color Run, a kid friendly family event which itself is globally recognised as the happiest way to get to a healthy place, at your own pace, no matter your age or fitness level. Think explosions of colour at every kilometre and finishing looking rainbow kissed, to then be greeted in the Festival Zone by the sights, sounds and entertainment of the carnival. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be music, themed entertainers, stilt walkers, balloon shapers, lots of good natured clowning around and all the fun of the fair, doused liberally with the famous bursts of colour! As always, The Color Run is focused on community - this includes a conscious effort to ensure that the region benefits from an influx of carnival goers. Last year over R500 000 was raised for local causes and educational-based initiatives in the areas it visited, and they have every intention of beating this in 2018. This family friendly, alcohol-free event has had 6 million runners world-wide and is run in 40 countries and 230 cities over the world. Tickets sales are now open at www.thecolorrun.co.za. WIN WIN WIN Mumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mail has 5 family packages to give away (4 x entries per family package) for The Color Run Durban. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. www.mumsmail.com

Everyday Life

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Everyday Life

Save a Life and Donate Blood

Every year on 14 June countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day. The event serves to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood and to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations to ensure the quality, safety and availability of blood and blood products for patients in need. Transfusion of blood and blood products helps save millions of lives every year. It can help patients suffering from life-threatening conditions live longer and with a higher quality of life, and supports complex medical and surgical procedures. A blood service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in sufficient quantity is a key component of an effective health system. An adequate supply can only be ensured through regular donations by voluntary, unpaid blood donors.

– so make a difference this June and head to your nearest donor centre. The Sunflower Fund urges the public to become stem cell donors If someone is diagnosed with a blood disease, sometimes the only hope of survival is a stem cell transplant. However finding a match is exceptionally challenging especially given the fact that there is only a 30% chance of finding a match with a family member. Finding a matched unrelated donor might be someone’s only hope of survival and you might just be that match. The Sunflower Fund is the premier organisation in Southern Africa that actively recruits stem cell donors, create awareness about the need for and the process involved in being a stem cell donor and raises funds for the tissue-typing cost of R3000 per individual to register as a donor.

South African National Blood Service Less than 1% of South Africans are active blood donors. A unit of blood only lasts 42 days after donation and, for this reason, it is important for blood donors to donate regularly. Donors can give blood as often as every eight weeks. Every unit of blood can save up to three lives as blood is separated into red blood cells, plasma and platelets. SANBS aims to collect 3000 units of blood per day to ensure a safe and sufficient blood supply in the health care system. The current blood supply is at only a few days stock left and they desperately need donors to donate

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Delicious Life

Father’s Day Recipe Potato & Chorizo Breakfast Hash This seems like a recipe a dad would love – so if you’re planning to make a Father’s Day breakfast, why not try this one from Jamie Oliver? Ingredients • 1 large onion • 1 clove of garlic • 120g quality chorizo • 2-3 cooked potatoes • 1/2 bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley • Olive oil • 2 large free-range eggs Method Preheat the oven to 180°C. Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic, chop the chorizo, dice up the cooked potato and finely chop the parsley. Gently fry the onion and garlic in a little oil in an ovenproof pan until the onion is soft. Add the chorizo and fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes more, then crack the eggs on top. Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 8 minutes, or until the egg white is set but the yolk is still runny. Sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper and the parsley, to serve.

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Home Life

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Healthy Life

The Benefits of Colostrum

When mammals, including humans, are born the first food they receive is mother’s colostrum. This pre-milk fluid is a wonder of nature, packed with nourishment – immune tonics, growth factors and a unique balance of vitamins and minerals. Colostrum supports healthy growth and development and a naturally responsive immune system. It provides critical immune factors and complex lipids for overall health and wellbeing. New Image is the market leader in products containing premium bovine colostrum. Because colostrum is non-species specific, bovine colostrum can be taken by humans. Colostrum is nature’s first food, of vital importance, and made available to you by New Image. Colostrum benefits four aspects of the human body – it builds repairs, strengthens and restores: • The hormonal system back to levels associated with youth • The immune system to its top fighting form • The digestive system to its optimal function • And it even provides you with every basic essential nutrient.

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Healthy Life

Importance of Childhood Vaccines

Immunisation is the best way to ensure that children are healthy and protected from preventable diseases. Vaccines save millions of lives yearly. The eradication of smallpox in the 1970s led to the introduction of the ‘Expanded Program on Immunisation’ by the World Health Organisation. Universal vaccination was introduced against ‘the big six’ diseases – polio, tuberculosis, measles, diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus. In South Africa, newer vaccines have been introduced as they have been developed, allowing protection against Haemophilus influenza type b, Streptococcus pneumoniae, hepatitis B, human papillomavirus and rotavirus. These vaccines are making a large impact on the health of South African children. Vaccines protect children from serious illness and complications which can include pneumonia, hearing loss, convulsions, brain damage, and death. Vaccines undergo careful review by pharmaceutical companies, medical doctors and the department of health which ensures

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Healthy Life

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Healthy Life

Have the Whole Family Bursting with Well-being this Winter

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Dr Des @Home: Men’s Health Month

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Blood Pressure: Have it checked once a year, unless you are a diabetic or have kidney problems. High Blood pressure puts unnecessary pressure on your heart and vessels that can lead to stroke and organ damage.

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Reaching Your Fibre Needs During Winter

Winter is on our doorstep. There’s no escape from the icy cold mornings and nights. While you’re preparing for the drop in temperature by bringing out your thermals and thick cosy blankets, it’s important to also prepare your diet accordingly. This may sound absurd, however, when comfort foods are in and cold fruits and salads are out, the end result could be an insufficient fibre intake. Besides the benefits of good digestive health, fibre intake also plays a role in immunity. So, here are our top tips to reach your fibre needs:

Make breakfast ‘oat so good’ and warm up with a bowl of oats. Add some cinnamon for flavour and added health benefits. Try making oat crumpets on the weekend – not only will these be a healthier option, but the kids will love them too!

versatile! Add them to your favourite winter soup or curry or even use them as the base for various vegetarian meals. Up your veg with a cup of edge. When salads become less appealing, be sure to maintain fibre intake from vegetables. Cut up vegetables such as carrots, cucumber, celery, peppers and broccoli into sticks. Chickpeas, which make the base of hummus as a dip, are a great source of fibre. Add cayenne pepper to the hummus for added health benefits. Include a wholegrain in your main. Whether you’re making a pasta or rice dish or indulging in a warm salad, make sure that you include at least one serving of wholegrains in every meal.

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‘My Dad Rocks’ Frame This ‘My Dad Rocks’ frame is the perfect DIY Father’s Day Gift that Dad could proudly display on his desk at work. Materials: • Wood picture frame • Acrylic paint • Paint brush • Tacky glue • Decorative rocks • Scrapbook paper (at least the size of your frame) • Markers • Brown paper bag

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Local Lass to Perform in USA Tashmira Azaria Inder (6 years old) is a dancer, model and actress from Queensburgh who has been selected by Kim Meyers and Rayvynn Drummer (of Tyler Perry Studio) to audition at The Applause Rising Talent Showcase in Orlando Florida, USA in July! Tashmira has been dancing, acting and modelling since she was just three years old, and her mom Natasha says she is an amazing extrovert who is passionate about her career in modelling, dancing and acting. “She is always helping others and loves her charity work. Ice-cream is her favourite treat. She is a triple threat and working hard at it! Her hobbies include travelling to new places,” says Natasha.

Rising Talent Showcase), for an opportunity to be scouted to represent South Africa at The Applause Rising Talent Showcase in Orlando Florida, USA. At The International ARTS Talent Showcase audition in October last year, Tashmira performed a fusion dance and modelling sequence. Her mom got the call that her audition was successful and she’s going to Orlando!

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Montessori Umhlanga and Sunningdale Friends

Good friends, Sarah Tryon and Kavita Haripersad have decided to amalgamate their schools Sunningdale Pre-Primary and Montessori Umhlanga. This will happen on 1 July and they are very excited about what is to come with this new venture.

Montessori has been a feeder school to Hamptons for the past five years and has always enjoyed this valuable relationship. The school will now be known as ‘Montessori Umhlanga and Sunningdale Friends’, and will now be under the leadership of Kavita Haripersad and Michele Price. The school will now offer both Montessori and CAPS systems, as well as a traditional playschool – allowing parents with more than one child to choose the avenue best suited for that particular child all in one school. Montessori Umhlanga and Sunningdale Friends is the sister school to Hamptons and they look forward to many more years of educating young minds and partnering with Hamptons in raising brilliant leaders for the future.

The school will be based at the current Montessori Umhlanga in Sunningdale. The vision of the school remains the same, and they aim to instil these values in their children: • Compassion and kindness • Safety and security • Inclusion of diverse perspectives and cultures • Respect for life and the environment • Honesty and integrity • Striving for excellence • Peace and cooperation throughout the local and global community • Leadership within our school community and beyond • Independence and confidence. They aspire to cultivate a life-long love of learning and inspire them to realise their full potential while enjoying life’s journey and positively contributing to the world around them. Contact: 031 572 5122, admin@montessoriumhlanga.co.za, www.montessoriumhlanga.co.za, 122 Round The Green, Sunningdale.

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Sunningdale Pre Primary & Montessori Umhlanga have amalgamated & now offer the best of both Montessori and CAPS educational Programmes! • Our child centred environment offers the world Montessori philosophy aimed at developing the whole child • We also offer an excellent CAPS integrated educational programme • Ages from 3 months - 6 years • Calm, happy & caring environment • Nutritious home cooked meals (organic menu) • Registered with SA Montessori Association EXTRA ACTIVITIES: Ballet, Speech & Drama, Playball, Computers, Catrobatkidz, Garvlingz, Hip Hop, Culinary Kids, Build em Brix, Soccercise Stars

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30 Seconds to a Fun Lunchbox

PRE-SCHOOL AND BABY CARE

Need an easy way to make lunches more fun? 30 seconds is all it takes to wow your kids! I have to admit that I love making fun lunchboxes for my kids. It’s known that kids are influenced by what they see… presentation is everything! Although many lunch-packing mums (and dads) might think this is time-consuming, I promise you, it can take as little as 30 seconds, and your kids will love it! Using colourful silicon muffin cups add a pop of bright colour to the lunchbox. They make the perfect lunchbox compartments for all the fruit, veggies, crackers, cereal, and cheese… and help to separate the food options. Sandwiches on whole-wheat bread provide a healthier option, but they can get boring after a while, so why not have a bit of fun and transform their shape with a cookie cutter, or a LunchPunch? Just place it on top of the already-made sandwich and push down hard. Done! And while the majority of goodness, should come from the food our kids eat, the truth is that often much of those lunchboxes come home half-eaten. Multi-vitamins can help to add a boost of energy to their day, and they taste delicious. Deborah Andrews, founder of Lunchbox Lifesavers, wants to encourage mums (and dads) to have more fun with the most mundane of jobs – the lunchbox packing! “Obviously there’s no need to do this every day, and you don’t even have to do all of these at once! Just a bit of fun in the lunchbox every once in a while goes a long way,” says Deborah. For more simple and fun ways to make that lunchbox a bit more fun, visit Lunchbox Lifesavers on Facebook or Instagram: www.facebook.com/ LunchboxLifesavers or www.instagram. com/lunchbox_lifesavers.

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Science Experiment: How to Make Rock Candy

Ingredients • 2 cups water • 4 cups granulated white sugar • Food colouring/flavouring (optional)

you will see a few crystals form on the string. These are seed crystals and they will help larger crystals grow around these points.

Heat 2 cups water in a pot, bringing it to a boil. Stir in the 4 cups of sugar in 1/2 cup increments. Remove the solution from the heat and allow it to cool for 15-20 minutes.

Lower the string into the glass of sugar/water solution, resting the pencil on the top of the glass. The string should hang straight down and never come in contact with the bottom or sides of the glass. Cover the solution with a paper towel.

Add colouring or flavouring if you don’t want plain rock candy. Pour the solution into the Place the glass somewhere safe, where glass or jar where you plan to grow your rock it will remain undisturbed. As the water candy crystals. evaporates, the remaining solution becomes more saturated with sugar, and the water Tie one end of a string around the middle must force the sugar out. The sugar of a pencil and tie a paperclip to the other molecules will collect on the string, forming end. The paperclip will act as a weight and your rock candy crystals. keep your string hanging straight down so it doesn’t touch the sides. Wait one week for crystals to form. Carefully remove the string from the solution and lay Dip the string in the glass of sugar/water it on wax paper to dry. solution, remove it, and lay on a piece of wax paper to dry. As the water evaporates, Source: www.wikihow.com. Est. 1994

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A Harrington child is a happy child. We work hard, we eat healthy, we exercise and most of all we always give our best! We remember these words: “I can!” We Offer: • A curriculum that caters for the holistic development of all its pupils • A safe, secure and tranquil environment • SMALL CLASSES • Air conditioned classrooms • Specialised sports • A warm and “homely” aftercare service • Private school

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FEEDER sCHOOL tO HARRiNGtON PRiMARY • Long established, community based childcare centre & pre-school • 3 months to Grade R • Excellent teachers passionate about children & learning • Creative educational programme • Nutritious meals • Attractive, hygienic & homely environment & facilities • Hours: 07:00am – 17:15pm • Extramurals: Monkeynastix, ballet, modern dance and speech and drama

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On Being a Dad It’s a wonderful feeling. It rushes through you from head to toe. It ejects love, adrenaline, confidence, knowledge, and pride into you and makes you an instant superhero. That’s the feeling of a parent the second their child is born. Nothing anyone can say to you can explain what happens when you become a dad – it is such an extraordinary event, truly lifechanging, that it is impossible to conceive in advance how it will affect you, how it will alter your mind and how it will expand your heart. I was overwhelmed with love and pride. It’s the kind of pride that only jumps into your body the second your child is born and it’s this newfound pride that stays with you from then onwards. I never knew this feeling existed and I never knew how beautiful it would feel to have this continuous feeling of pride. It’s empowering, it’s humbling, and it’s probably one of the best feelings any parent can have.

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Let’s go back to 15 December 2015 at 2:30pm - the moment our daughter came into the world. I will admit; I was nervous about becoming a father. So many questions… However, as Gia came into the world, all that nervousness went away immediately. It is a surreal feeling, a feeling of love beyond measure, a feeling so intense that it can’t be described or compared to anything else. As a husband and dad, I love wholeheartedly, I give my undivided attention, and I marvel at every moment of Gia’s life. As a child, I never had the kind of father that joined in on the adventure of growing up, the kind of father that gave his attention to us selflessly and who thrilled in the excitement of being young and carefree. I know what I needed back then, and that is how I view my parenting and the decisions I make for Gia. I have now been a dad for 30 whole months, and I have learned so many valuable lessons. By Don “The Don Father” Dinnematin, It is a wonderful thing how your little baby, www.thedonfather.co.za, www.facebook. who knows nothing about the big world com/thedonfathersa, www.instagram. can instil so much wisdom and realisation com/thedonfathersa. www.mumsmail.com

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Diary Dates JUNE AWARENESS DAYS • Men’s Health Month • National Blood Donor Month • National Youth Month • Go Turquoise for the Elderly Campaign • 1: International Children’s Day • 3: National Cancer Survivors’ Day • 5: World Environment Day • 5 – 11: World Heart Rhythm Week • 14: World Blood Donor Day • 15: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day • 16: Youth Day • 24 – 30: SANCA Drug Awareness Week • 25: World Vitiligo Day • 26: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

cookingcooks.co.za, 031 – 266 8488, 082 543 0543, www.cookingcooks.co.za. COURSES/CLASSES/WORKSHOPS • 1 – 30 Jun (every Mon, Wed, Sat), 4pm – 5pm, BLOCKCHAIN & CRYPTO CURRENCIES EXPLAINED IN SIMPLE LANGUAGE, Le Domaine, 100 Acutts Drive, Hillcrest, Barbara, 082 784 7656, 031 – 716 8226. • 1 – 30 Jun, various dates & times, BABY MASSAGE CLASSES, R600pp (5 weeks), Lisa, 072 623 3266, lisa@holisticbaby.co.za, www.holisticbaby.co.za. • 1 – 30 Jun, LEARNING BOOSTER WORKSHOPS, Mind Moves Institute, 90 Danville Ave, Glenashley, Michaela, 074 101 2616, michaela.degier@ mindmoves.co.za, www.mindmoves.co.za. • 1 – 30 Jun, various days/times, GOODPET TRAINING – PET TRAINING CLASSES, Glenwood and Durban North, Mari Borain/AJ Kruger, 061 245 3309, info. goodpet@gmail.com, www.goodpet.co.za. • 1 – 30 Jun, VARIOUS BEAUTY THERAPY COURSES, The Nail Guru, 39 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Docnor Medical Centre, 031 – 564 2933, info@thenailguru.co.za.

ARTS & CULTURE • 5 Jun (1st Tues monthly), 9am, LA LUCIA CAKE DECORATORS’ GUILD, La Lucia Library, visitors welcome, cost R20, Bharathi, 082 488 8927. • 9 Jun (2nd Sat monthly), 9am, NORTH COAST ARTISTS DEMO & MEETING, Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Glenashley, visitors R40, members R30, www.north-coast-artists.com. BUSINESS NETWORKING • 7 Jun (1st Thurs monthly), 8am – 10.30am, KZN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST, Garden Court, Marine Parade, Durban, R220 members, R240 non-members, 031 – 266 2892, info@kznwib.co.za, www.kznwib.co.za. • 13 Jun (2nd Wed monthly), UMHLANGA WOMEN ACHIEVERS NETWORKING MEETING, Gateway Hotel, R140pp (members), R160pp (non-members) www. umhlangawomenachievers.co.za.

EDUCATION • 1 – 30 Jun (various days & times), COMPUTER EXTRAMURAL LESSONS/E-LEARNER COMPUTER COURSES, Computers4Kids, 124 Ridgeton Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Marlini, 074 113 8364, umhlanga@computers4kids.co.za, www. computers4kids.co.za. • 1 – 30 Jun, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIRS, various schools in KZN, Kathy, 031-705 7744, orders@ books2you.co.za, www.books2you.co.za • 1 – 30 Jun, various days, STUDY SKILLS COURSES, Kip McGrath Umhlanga or Bluff, Tracy, 082 042 2556, www.kipmcgrath.co.za, tracy@kipumhlanga.co.za.

CHARITY • 1 – 30 Jun (Mon, Thurs, Sat), 8am - 12pm, KLOOF & HIGHWAY SPCA OPEN MARKET DAYS, 29 Village Rd, Kloof, 031 – 764 1212/3. • 1 – 30 Jun (Tues – Fri), 8am - 3pm, DONATION STATION CHARITY SHOP, 20 Clarence Road, Greyville, 031 - 312 9313. • 28 Jun (last Thurs monthly), 9.30am – 11.30am, GOLDEN PAW SOCIETY, Kloof & Highway SPCA tea garden, 29 Village Road, Kloof, Barbara, 031 – 764 1212, fundraising@kloofspca.co.za. • 16 Jun, 8.30am – 12pm, ANNUAL POP UP STREET STORE, 2 Cathedral Road, Durban CBD (Dennis Hurley Centre), rosemary@grace.org.za, www.grace.org.za.

ENTERTAINMENT • 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jun (Sat), 4pm, ENTERTAINMENT BY MURPHY, Stamford Hill Bowling Club, 5 Arbuckle Rd, Durban, Estelle, 084 060 9078, Murphy, 073 584 0258. • 3, 10, 17, 24 Jun (Sun), 12pm, SOUL SUNDAY SESSIONS, live music, food & drinks, Crusaders, 10 Ranleigh Cresc, 031 - 563 0824, 031 - 564 4621. • 4, 11, 18, 25 Jun (Mon), 4pm – 9pm, TENNIS & TUNES, Windsor Tennis Club, James Henderson Road, Glenwood, tennis followed by some tunes from various artists, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@ stansell.za.net. • 4, 11, 18, 25 Jun (Mon), 4pm – 9pm, BBC BEATS – BOWLS & MUSIC, Berea Bowling Club, R50pp, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net.

COOKING • 1 – 30 Jun, VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES, Gecko Culinary Adventures, 596B Musgrave Road, Durban, cooking@geckoschool.co.za. • 1 – 30 Jun, VARIOUS DOMESTIC WORKERS COOKING CLASSES, R1 400pp (5 weeks), danielle@ pheka.co.za, www.pheka.co.za, 072 261 5192. • 1 – 30 Jun, VARIETY OF COOKING CLASSES, Cooking Cooks, 90 Dawncliffe Rd, Westville, info@

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LEISURE • 1 – 30 Jun (Mon – Thurs), 5.30pm – 6.30pm,

Diary Dates GATEWAY TO WELLBEING FITNESS TRAINING SESSIONS, People’s Park, Durban, R40pp, Mitch 079 915 6069. • 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jun (Sat), 10am – 11am, FUN FOR KIDS – CRAFTS & BAKING, R250pp, Christene Pillay, 078 535 7862, christenepillay9@gmail.com. • 2 Jun, 1.30pm – 7pm, MUSIK & LANTERNFEST / MUSIC & LANTERN FESTIVAL, Deutsche Schule Durban, 34 Stafford Road, Cowies Hill, 031 – 267 1307, events@dsdurban.co.za, www.dsdurban.co.za. • 3, 10, 17, 24 Jun (Sun), 12pm – 4pm, SOUND SUNDAY – LIVE MUSIC, Nosh Café at Giba Gorge, Rania, 031 – 769 1023, 082 836 8112, www. gibagorge.co.za. • 5, 12, 19, 26 Jun (Tues), 9.30am – 10.30am, FREE YOGA CLASSES FOR PEOPLE OVER 60, La Lucia Library function room, Nivedita Dayanand, 031 – 332 3721. • 6, 13, 20, 27 Jun (Wed), PENSIONERS’ DAY, Marilyn’s Tea House at Kloof & Highway SPCA, 19 Village Road, Kloof, 031 – 764 1212, teagarden@kloofspca.co.za, www.kloofspca.co.za. • 6, 13, 20, 27 Jun (Wed), 5.30pm, TAI CHI IN THE PARK, Sugar Rush Park, R50pp, Ballito, Lisl Bennet, 079 393 8803, www.goodnessguru.weebly.com, info@goodnessguru.co.za. • 6, 13, 20, 27 Jun (Wed), 9am – 10am, FITNESS CLASS, North Beach Durban-close to outdoor gym (look out for banners), no cost, Amera 083 209 2300, ameralulat@gmail.com. • 10 Jun (2nd Sun monthly), from 10am, MINI STEAM TRAIN RIDE, Virginia Circle, 082 577 2067. • 17 Jun (Father’s Day Train – Classic Diesel), 24 Jun (Steam Train), 1 Jul, 8.30am & 12.30pm & 30 Jun, 12.30am only UMGENI STEAM RAILWAY – INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R240, pensioners & children: R170, Bruce, 082 353 6003, bookings@umgenisteamrailway. com, www.umgenisteamrailway.com.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jun (Sat), 10am – 12pm, GLENWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET, Pop-Up Society, 132 Helen Joseph Rd, Glenwood, www.facebook. com/GreenCampGalleryProject. • 3, 10, 17, 24 Jun (Sun), 10am – 3pm, BOTHAS HILL MARKET, cnr Rob Roy Cres & Old Main Rd, Bothas Hill, www.bothashillmarket.co.za, Natalie, 083 564 3335. • 3, 10, 17, 24 Jun (Sun), 9am – 4pm, SUNDAY FLEA MARKET, Amphitheatre, North Beach Pavilion site, Durban. • 3 Jun (1st Sun monthly), 9am – 1pm, HILLCREST COUNTRY MARKET, Hillcrest Primary School hall, Lynette, 079 616 9218, hillcrestcountrymarket@ gmail.com, www.hillcrestcountrymarket.co.za. • 3, 10, 17, 24 Jun (Sun), 8am – 1pm, THE MORNING TRADE MARKET, The Plant, 5 Station Drive, Durban, info@themorningtrade.co.za, www.facebook.com/ themorningtrade. • 3 Jun, 9.30am – 3.30pm, LA LUCIA ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLE FAIR – 15TH ANNIVERSARY, La Lucia Mall, lower ground floor, Sandy, 060 817 1168. • 9 Jun (2nd Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, Salt Rock, LITCHI ORCHARD MARKET, Seaforth Dr, Ballito, 032 – 525 5118, info@litchiorchard.co.za. • 24 Jun (last Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, WONDER MARKET, Chris Saunders Park, Umhlanga, 074 468 2463, wondermarketdurban@gmail.com, www. wondermarket.co.za. • 29 Jun (last Fri monthly), 5pm – 10pm, Salt Rock, LITCHI ORCHARD NIGHT MARKET, Seaforth Dr, Ballito, 032 – 525 5118, info@litchiorchard.co.za. • 29 Jun (last Fri monthly), 5.30pm – 10pm, RIVERTOWN NIGHT MARKET, Rivertown Precinct, 130 Stalwart Simelane Street, opposite the ICC, Darryl: darryl.hofmann@icloud.com. NATURE/OUTDOORS • 16 Jun (3rd Sat monthly), 8am – 1pm, BEACHWOOD MANGROVES NATURE RESERVE OPEN DAY, Umgeni River mouth, Heidi, 083 321 0620. • 24 Jun (last Sun monthly), 11am, Yellowwood Park, CROW OPEN DAY TOUR, CROW (Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife) R25pp, 031 – 462 1127.

MARKETS • 1 Jun (1st Fri monthly), 5pm – 9.30pm, ROOF TOP NIGHT MARKET, Level 5 parking lot, Musgrave Centre, crafts, food, live music, www.musgravecentre.co.za. • 1 – 30 Jun (every Fri & Sun), GREEN CAMP GALLERY PROJECT, fresh food market, 246 Umbilo Road, 071 907 9996, www.facebook.com/ GreenCampGalleryProject. • 2 Jun (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, I HEART MARKET, Moses Mabhida Stadium, info@iheartmkt. com, www.iheartmarket.blogspot.com. • 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jun (Sat), 6.30am - 11.30am, SHONGWENI FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET, Lot 457, MR551, Shongweni, Christine, 083 777 1553, info@ shongwenimarket.co.za, www.shongwenimarket. co.za.

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