Mum's Mail Durban November 2014

Issue 118

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Everyday Life Editor’s Life La Lucia Mall Readers’ Life The Firm Jam Clothing Sinal-G Midlands Laser Clinic Saint Giles Umhlanga Laser & Aesthetic Centre Smart Mind Technologies Aladdin Zinka Business Life Delicious Life Home Life Healthy Life Triple S Fitness Group Dr Mary Mackenzie Beautiful Life SixtyThree HairStudio The Carnival Toys & Gifts Young Life Tiny Life Educated Life Party Life uShaka Marine World Relaxed Life Laidback Life Busy Life The Farmhouse Simple Life

Offering the highest calibre of qualified and screened candidates in KZN • Au Pairs • Babysitters • Nannies • Tutors • Night Nurses Contact Jess 079 303 1779 jess@absoluteaupair.co.za www.absoluteaupair.co.za

Yoga, Kathak, Belly dance & Bollywood dance

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Editor’s Life Over the past 6 weeks we have organised our annual Mum’s Mail high tea in association with The Sunflower Fund for 420 ladies, a 20th anniversary high tea for Umhlanga Women Achievers and a golf day for 136 players. And no, we have not branched out into event planning! So whenever I see an event being organised that is NOT affiliated to Mum’s Mail, I breathe a sigh of relief, knowing just how much work goes into events.

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The next event I will be attending (and REALLY enjoying as I will not be organising it!) is the second annual Denim & Diamond Ladies’ Breakfast in association with Miglio and The Spa at Breakers. Tanya Tostee and Michelle Kriese are hosting this event on 26 November to raise funds for The Sunflower Fund. The event will be held in the Lagoon Room at The Breakers Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks and the organisers are hoping to sell all 140 tickets.

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The event starts at 9am and tickets are R250 per person and booking is essential.

The price includes a fabulous goodie bag, a delicious two-course breakfast, three brilliant guest speakers and wonderful lucky draw prizes. There will also be a ‘Pamper Package’ raffle and expo shopping tables. All funds raised will be donated to The Sunflower Fund to assist with tissuetyping of potential bone marrow stem cell donors. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best ‘Denim & Diamond’ as a prize will be awarded to the best dressed.

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For those interested in sponsoring a prize, goodie bag items or attending, please contact Tanya on 083 387 7913 or tanya.miglio@mweb.co.za. For more information on The Sunflower Fund call toll free 0800 12 10 82 or visit their website www.sunflowerfund.org.za.

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Readers’ Life

Thank You Letters from the High Tea

Protect your child’s ears

A huge thank you must go to you, Stephanie and your team. It was a fantastic function.

Well organised (a lot of hard work too) and I’m sure enjoyed by each and every guest!

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Congratulations to you and your team for putting together such a fabulous event. I am definitely attending next year’s one.

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The high tea was once again fantastic and my guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Well done! Cindene Smith Huge congrats to you all on the most fantastic high tea you have ever put on (in my little opinion). Elegant, fun, professional, awesome attention to detail, a great cause, wonderful bunch of energetic and dynamic women, unique theme, great guest speakers, prizes, delicious food and treats, the best ever goodie bags and vouchers, DJ, compere – the list is endless… this was definitely my best one. Already looking forward to next year. Lauren Ginn

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My High Tea goody bags are like continuous lucky dips, two weeks after the event I am still discovering delightful treasures, such as the Ginja subscription. Thanks so much!

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Everyday Life

La Lucia Mall Fabulous at 40

An icon of modern shopping in KwaZuluNatal, La Lucia Mall recently celebrated 40 years of retail success. Originally built in 1974, La Lucia Mall has grown and evolved with its community and retail trends to remain a relevant and exciting shopping attraction, frequented by over six million shoppers each year. Now, it is set to grow again in 2015 with a R12 million expansion by owners and managers, Growthpoint Properties.

Mart Group store to open in the mall in recent months.

Last month, the mall also opened Woolworths’ first JTOne stand-alone store.

JTOne is Woolworths’ fresh, flirty and forever young brand, and its new La Lucia Mall store exudes sexy energy.

And there’s even more to come at La Lucia Mall. The centre’s 2015 expansion will deliver a larger Woolworths department La Lucia Mall is a 36 389m2 small regional store for customers. Woolworths is centre in the heart of the upmarket expanding by 800m2. residential and commercial estates in the The centre also continues to attract northern suburbs of Durban. unique, specialist line stores such as The Nazrana Premlall, leasing consultant for La Tea Merchant, which will open its first ever Lucia Mall, recently secured the tenancies Durban store at La Lucia Mall in March of leading retailers Mr Price Sport, 2015.

Ackermans, Wimpy, Kauai Juice and Vida For more information visit e Caffè, which have all opened their doors www.laluciamall.co.za or contact at the mall. Poetry is also set to open at La 031 – 562 8420.

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Breakthrough Natural Treatment for Seasonal Allergies Did you know that a staggering 20% of people suffer from sneezing, wheezing and watering eyes each year due to allergies?

Chances are that if you or a family member is one of these sufferers, you have either experienced your first “springtime” allergy attack this year, or are dreading its onset shortly…

Before diving headfirst into medication and treatments for allergy attacks, the most simple and effective method for managing your allergies is often by AVOIDING your exposure to allergens wherever possible.

Whilst there are many mainstream medicine products available for the treatment of allergies, we are all too aware of the many side effects that may arise from their use, including drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, constipation, stomach pains etc. The list of patients turning to alternative and complementary medicines/ treatments for their ailments continues to grow, as more and more people look for alternatives for themselves and their families that are as close to “natural” as possible.

Fortunately there have been some major advancements in complementary medicines that are effective in the treatment of seasonal and perennial allergies, of which the herb “Butterbur” (Petasites hybridus) is leading the pack, after a series of very impressive clinical trial results. In one study published in the British Medical Journal, a group of Swiss researchers showed how an extract of Butterbur proved just as effective as a popular antihistamine drug in controlling symptoms of hay fever, without the traditional symptom of drowsiness that sometimes occurs. In a second study, a group of British researchers put their stamp of approval on Butterbur’s effectiveness in For those with allergies to dust mites or quelling symptoms of grass allergy. pet dander, try the following AVOIDANCE tactics: At the start of spring this year, SINAL-G • Make it a weekly routine to wipe down syrup for the prevention and treatment all household surfaces. of seasonal and perennial allergies was • Regular washing of bedding, curtains and launched in South Africa with fantastic upholstered furniture will definitely help. results. The Butterbur-based formulation Consider changing curtains for washable is equally effective for adults and children blinds, or wooden or metal blinds. and can be taken daily to prevent or • Also consider removing any carpeting reduce the severity of seasonal allergy in your household and use wood or tiled events substantially. SINAL-G’s non-drowsy flooring instead – this alone may well result formula is an added bonus, as well as in reducing your exposure to allergens to the easy once daily preventative dose, or totally manageable levels. the twice-daily treatment dose for when • Finally, clear up clutter, messy desks, allergies strike! excess ornaments and toys – anything that can gather dust or dander in your See accompanying advert for further household. details.

For hay fever sufferers, employ the following strategies: • Remain indoors when the weather turns warm, dry and windy.

• Where possible, stay inside during midmorning and early evening when pollen counts peak.

• Keep your car windows up and use the air conditioner to filter out pollen while you’re in the car.

• Change clothes immediately after spending a long time outside – perhaps take a bath or a shower too. This will prevent pollens from being transferred into your house.

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Everyday Life

Midlands Laser Clinic Midlands Laser Clinic has branches in Durban and Pietermaritzburg and was founded by Dr R. Singh, a specialist dermatologist, to offer quality aesthetic treatments, some of them introduced for the first time in KZN. Treatments offered include hair removal, facial rejuvenation, acne scarring, small veins, hyper pigmentation, stretch marks, wrinkles, and solutions for sweaty heels and palms. They also stock their own range of skincare products. Body contouring treatments are also offered.

hands, and can augment buttocks, biceps, triceps, calf muscles or breasts; similar to fillers but using your own fat.

Laser-assisted liposuction Fat is removed to reshape the body for a more aesthetically pleasing look and to correct those stubborn parts of your body that seem to not react to weight loss and exercise efforts. This procedure is the only procedure that allows you to take fat home in buckets.

A Visia Scan, a unique facial scan that identifies wrinkles, pigmentation and sun damage worth R300 is being offered for free for a limited time when you visit them for your free consultation with their laser therapist.

Fat injection/fat transfer Redistributes a patient’s fat from one part of the body to another. Adds fullness to the face, lips or

Other unique treatments offered: Snorelase: the only laser for snoring in KZN. Intimalase: the only laser for vaginal tightening in KZN. This is ideal for older women who delivered naturally.

Incontilase: the first laser for Vesico Ureteral Reflux in KZN (urinary incontinence in ladies). Acleara: for acne.

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Midlands Laser Clinic

LASER LIPOSUCTION

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High success rate and patient satisfaction • No general anaesthesia required • Walk-in/walk-out procedure Fillers on • Removal of fat special • Body tightening

SNORELASE

This laser strengthens the vaginal canal, especially in those who have delivered a child naturally. Helps improve relationships between husband and wife.

• Solution for vaginal relaxation syndrome • Minimally invasive, no incisions • Photo thermal tightening of the vaginal canal • No anaesthesia required • Walk in/walk out procedure • Safe, quick and easy • High success rate and patient satisfaction

INCONTILASE

The new Snorelase laser from Europe is here! Ideal for patients who suffer from snoring.

• Non-invasive • Lessens the effects of snoring • Increases the quality of a patient’s sleep • Safe and patient friendly treatment • No anaesthesia required Terms and conditions apply.

• Solution for mild and moderate stress and mixed incontinence • Photo thermal tightening of the urethral and anterior bladder wall region • No incisions, minimally invasive • No anaesthesia required • Walk-in/walk-out procedure • Safe, quick and easy • High success rate and patient satisfaction

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PIETERMARITZBURG 48 Braid Street, Scottsville Tel: 033 – 342 5406/033 – 342 9052 Fax: 033 – 342 4329 Website: www.skindoc.co.za

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Saint Giles

Second Hand Goods for NPO Charity Shop Saint Giles is a non-profit organisation for the disabled. They have six main activities that provide service and support to the disabled of Durban. These are: • Work Centre • Remedial Gym • Charity Shop • Bursary Scheme • Appliance Hire • Job Seeker Database

Saint Giles needs to replenish their stock of second hand goods. Should you have goods which are still usable and in good condition, and are no longer needed by you, they would be very welcome. They will gladly accept items such as clothing, shoes, kitchen utensils, pots and pans, crockery, glassware, furniture, electrical appliances, ornaments, pictures, jewellery, computers, printers and the like. Goods can be dropped off at their premises or they will collect.

The charity shop sells second hand donated goods. Many of the disabled Your simple action has a big reaction. staff from the work centre shop there. In addition, support comes from members Contact Colin or Lorraine on of the public who are regular shoppers.

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Income from the charity shop is one of the For more information on Saint Giles sources of income for the organisation and visit www.saintgilesdurban.org.za, so makes a valuable contribution to the Facebook: Saint Giles Durban running costs of Saint Giles. or follow them on Twitter: SaintGilesDbn.

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Bursaries for disabled persons 16 years and over who need financial assistance

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Umhlanga Laser & Aesthetic Clinic

Umhlanga Laser & Aesthetic Clinic Skin Rejuvenation - Stretchmark Therapy - Scarring

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Everyday Life

LAS E R

Amber is a gorgeous German Shepherd Cross. She loves to play and would make a wonderful family pet.

(Born: end of July 2014)

TR EATM E NT

Fraxel is the very latest in laser beauty therapy whereby only a “fraction” of your skin is treated at a time with thousands of tiny microscopic laser spots. It provides the benefits of skin resurfacing (collagen stimulation & skin tightening) without the discomfort & inconvenience of a lengthy healing period.

Neck & Décolleté

Amy is a pretty German Shepherd Cross. She has a curious nature and loves cuddles!

(Born: end of July 2014) Before

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Rediscover the fresh, healthy skin of your youth through this safe, non-invasive procedure

Angie is a sweet German Shepherd Cross. She is an inquisitive and playful character with lots of love to give! (Born: End of July 2014)

• Removes wrinkles around the eyes • Erases unwanted sun damage & age spots • Tightens & tones the texture of the skin • Smoothes acne scars • Treats ageing necks, chests & hands • No general anaesthesia • Convenience - the procedure takes about 30 min • Minimal risk of complications or adverse events • All skin types and can be used anywhere on the body

Ace is a Maltese Cross. He has a kind and gentle nature and has lots of love to give!

(Born: End of August 2014) Fudge is a Maltese Cross. He is a friendly and playful character that loves attention!

(Born: End of August 2014)

Before

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Honey is a Maltese Cross. She is a sweet and gentle character. This little lady has a heart of pure gold!

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Restoring your skin tone and texture with minimal downtime and excellent results.

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Rusty is a Maltese Cross. He is a jovial and friendly character that loves his walks!

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Zinka

Zinka – The Ultimate Skin Protection A dynamic new company has exploded wearing Zinka at all cricket events. Look onto the sunscreen market, highlighting out for Dale’s green, gold and white pack. the need for an effective means of skin protection.

Zinka is for all outdoor activities and has generated an excitement and expectation Zinka does this in a unique and stunning never before seen in a sunscreen product. way, by colouring their original and world The company has set a new standard in first formula sun protection. Zinka was product and marketing exposure and is conceptualised by Dain Neveling and poised to take South Africa by storm. supported by an energetic team of goaloriented people.

Zinka Sunscreen is a total block, essentially making it “SPF infinity”. It is such a With the sharp rise in skin cancer due powerful sun care product because they to global warming, Zinka’s mission is to use zinc oxide as the main ingredient. It educate the public about the harmful is safe, waterproof and contains extracts effects of UVA and UVB – what better of Rooibos tea. Whether you are skiing, way to do this than by a colourful, neon surfing, boarding or just spend a lot of application called Zinka? It comes in six time outdoors, Zinka is what every outdoor fun and funky colours; neon green, neon adventure seeker needs. yellow, neon pink, neon blue, tinted zinc and white.

For more information contact: 031 – 205 3207/8, clair@zinka.co.za Top sportsmen such as Dale Steyn have or visit www.zinka.co.za. endorsed Zinka and will soon be seen

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Business Life

Considered Leadership As a woman, you deal with complexity on a daily basis. You are a daughter, a mother, a wife and businesswoman, with each identity presenting expectations and responsibilities. When do you get the time to make sense of your world?

A woman leader’s greatest power is her ability to deeply reflect on her personal vision, communicated by the example of leadership in her daily life. Vision is intensely personal, the hard-won product of self-reflection: How do I fit into the world as a woman? What do I care about as a woman? What do I want to achieve as a woman? To become a Considered Leader means you have the ability and methods to reflect. Critical reflection will lead to empowerment, improvement and transformation of your professional practice and your personal life.

How do you become a Considered Leader?

• Go ‘within’: search for knowledge and understanding by becoming acutely aware of the self and the world you live in. • Go ‘between’: (Re)consider the relationships in your life (work and personal). • Go ‘beyond’: learn reflective methods that become part of your daily existence, take it ‘beyond’ by creating the change you/we need.

Considered Creative offers: • Workshops for women in business, teams and leaders to improve professional practice using the ‘within-between-beyond’ methodology.

• reUNITE team-building workshops at Giba Gorge, October to December. • Now for Beyond seminar/workshop for women at Makaranga Gardens, 19 November with guest speaker Dr Edwina Grossi.

• Considered Adventure Leadership for women leaders, retreat and workshop at Duma Manzi Wellness and Wildlife.

Are your children needing career direction? Are you wanting to get back into the job market? Do you need a career change?

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Year end is just around the corner, so contact us now to book your company’s end of year party to reward your staff and celebrate with them!

Go on... spoil yourselves... with a posh affair!

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If you have answered yes to any of the above enrol in our

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Contact Kim on 082 782 5089

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Book your place in the kitchen for team building, cooking demos and year-end functions.

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Business Life

Dynamic Women In Business Dynamic Women In Business (DWIB) has been established to provide a platform for women wanting to connect with like-minded women in the business environment.

From business owners, to women who work for big corporates and are looking to grow their business through networking and building relationships, DWIB aspires to create the ideal playground. Its goal is to provide an environment where businesswomen take two hours out of their busy schedule to create valuable relationships with other businesswomen, build alliances, share knowledge and provide support to one another to enable themselves and their businesses to grow.

The platform for members to network, promote their business, get ideas and obtain referrals.

Next meeting: Fri 28 November 2014 R90 for members & R115 for non-members.

DWIB invites guest speakers every month to share their business acumen, stories, talents and words of wisdom, in order to inspire businesswomen to achieve their goals.

DWIB opened its doors on 25 September 2014. Meetings take place every last Friday of the month at the elegant Square Ridge Boutique Hotel and Spa. An annual fee of R330 applies to those who would like to join and members pay R90 for a scrumptious breakfast spread put on by the hotel. Tables are available to display products, at a nominal fee.

“I’ve always believed that one woman’s success can only help another woman’s success.” – Gloria Vanderbilt.

Contact: durban@dwib.co.za or visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/IWN.Umhlanga.

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We specialise in short-term insurance for both your Domestic anD commercial neeDs

Contact Cheryl King 031 314 3415 or 082 894 0756 (Authorised Financial Service Provider FSP3274)

Business Life

Make Sure Of Your Facts

President Alice Leah 031 - 573 1731 (ext 5)

This month we had the unpleasant task of repudiating a burglary claim. The reason; misrepresentation. What does this mean?

The claim was the second one within three months and due to some discrepancies, it was investigated. It was then established that the client had misrepresented his facts by failing to advise his insurer that the previous insurance company had cancelled his policy due to the number of claims. Added to that, he stated he had had no claims. As a result, the insurer voided the policy from inception, refunded all his premiums and did not pay the claim.

Not only is the client out of pocket, he is blacklisted and will find it very difficult to find an insurance company who will agree to insure him in the future. If he does, his premium will be exorbitantly high. This is an extreme example of non-disclosure, however we can learn from it.

It is imperative that you provide the insurance company with correct and true information. You must divulge all claims and losses you have experienced.

The excuse “I forgot about it”, “I did not think it was relevant” or “I was not the driver at the time” will rarely be accepted by the insurer. Rather provide too much information than too little. Your policy is a contract between you and the insurance company, a legal document, and it must reflect the correct information otherwise there could be repercussions.

Tip of the Month: Insurance companies keep accurate records of your claims. If you are unsure, contact your insurer and ask them to send you the information.

Source: Cheryl King, Short Term Insurance Broker, 082 894 0756.

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Join us for our monthly networking meetings on the first Wednesday of every month.

Let us grow together through networking, sharing and enthusiasm

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OFFICE PARTY? Don’t forget to book your year end office parties. Great menus to choose from.

Book now to avoid disappointment!

We are open Christmas Day for lunch only

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Delicious Life

My Chef Can Save Your Day! Spending too much time shopping and being in front of the stove? My Chef can change that. It is an online business, where you can shop for quick and easy-toprepare everyday suppers and lunches for the whole family.

If you need to do homework with the kids, spend quality time with your family and still prepare healthy meals, then My Chef is your supper solution. It will make every night in the kitchen stress-free, plus save you time and money.

Tel: 083 381 8483 www.tashasfudge.co.za Exciting one day Christmas classes on offer!

My Chef offers a range of quick, easy and healthy meals, delivered to your door every Tuesday and Friday. If you have a busy life and shopping, chopping and cooking are taking too much time, consider this solution.

contact danielle@pheka.co.za or 072 261 5192

To get started visit www.mychef.co.za and view the comprehensive menus, which change weekly, giving you the freedom of choice. After choosing the meals that suit you and your family, pay securely online, sit back and wait for your food to be delivered to your door.

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Once you’ve received your meals, follow the simple cooking instructions to prepare the most delicious meal.

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Check out the website to see reviews from happy customers. “I love having more time to spend with my family while still ensuring that we all eat healthy meals, and I honestly have to say I wouldn’t know what to do without My Chef,” commented Jane Linley-Thomas, from East Coast Radio.

Contact: 086 169 2433, www.mychef.co.za.

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Sugar and Spice Team When Lee-Anne Lock’s husband entered her into the Little Cook – Big Cook Clover competition, LeeAnne was in shock and said to her husband that she didn’t think that she and her daughter could do this.

DAvenpOrT Montagu Dried Fruits & Nuts only supply the best quality nuts & seeds which are perfect for your banting lifestyle.

Lee-Anne and her daughter Hannah (12), Team Sugar and Spice, went on to compete in the culinary challenge. Lee-Anne started taking evening cooking classes with chef, Debbie Solomon of Cooking Cooks in Westville, where all classes are hands-on, interactive and full of culinary hints and tips. Lee-Anne loved every minute of her cooking classes and although she was very tired from cooking from morning till night in the Clover challenges, she never missed an evening cooking class. She found the cooking classes gave her encouragement and inspiration to move onto the next culinary challenge Clover would throw at her and Hannah.

When Sugar and Spice reached the semifinals, Lee-Anne’s fellow cooks at the cooking studio celebrated with great glee and excitement! They were so happy for her and believed that Lee-Ann and Hannah had the best opportunity to win the challenge.

Come in for your Banting specials TODAY!

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COOKING CLASSES WESTVILLE

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Entertain clients, celebrate achievements or challenge collegues to a fabulous culinary cook-off. Join our hands-on, interactive gourmet cooking classes. We cater for small groups only, up to 10 participants max.

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Sugar and Spice went on to win the Clover Little Cook – Big Cook competition, winning R1 million worth of prizes, including a trip to Orlando Disney World.

Chef Debbie is so proud to have one of her students win such a fantastic culinary competition.

Contact Cooking Cooks Studio on info@cookingcooks.co.za, 031 – 266 8488 or www.cookingcooks.co.za.

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Home Life

Wonderbag Wonderbag was founded in South Africa six years ago by local entrepreneur and social change activist, Sarah Collins.

The company has grown exponentially and Wonderbags are now sold in many countries across the globe, including America, the United Kingdom and Europe.

Collins remembered how her grandmother would wrap her pots in pillows and blankets to let the food simmer and cook till completion. This birthed the idea to create a solution that would allow people within urban and rural environments to cook while drastically minimising their need for energy. Cooking with a Wonderbag uses only a fraction of the energy normally required to prepare a meal and this method of slow cooking truly benefits the environment and your pocket.

Not to mention the time saved preparing a meal before leaving the house for a few hours and returning to find it cooked to perfection and ready to serve!

“With people becoming more aware of what they are eating and moving towards living a more healthy and sustainable lifestyle, we want to see slow cooking become fashionable again. We aim to make Wonderbag a household name, an essential household item,” said Collins.

You can also introduce others to Wonderbag this festive season by taking advantage of their Christmas hamper containing a Wonderbag, a plastic tub and some staple food supplies!

Wonderbags are available online at www.kalahari.com, www.takealot.com, www.yuppiechef.com or www.nb-wonderbag.co.za. Bags retail between R200 and R400 each.

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Home Life

10 Golden Rules When Employing a Contractor In order to shed light on the possible pit-falls approved by the local council and a letter of of home improvements, here are the 10 authority from them has been received. golden rules when employing contractors. 7. Beware of contractors requesting cash deposits. Never pay deposits on labour only 1. Any home improvement that involves contracts. renovations and/or additions to your home 8. The revisions to the Occupational Health requires building plans. Plans should only and Safety Act (Construction Regulations be drawn up by registered architects.

2014) make demands on employers to 2. These plans should come with a full ensure the safety and wellbeing of their scope of works as well as required finishes staff, so make sure that the contractor has and/or allowances. fully complied with these requirements.

3. When choosing contractors to quote, 9. Don’t over-pay contractors on draw the qualification process is simple. Are downs. The biggest risk is overpaying for they registered with Master Builders work that actually has not been performed, Association or relevant trade body, NHBRC so make sure that when the contract is (new buildings), Workman’s Compensation drawn up, a payment draw down plan is (COID) and can they prove Works Insurance agreed, and allow for a work’s retention. and registered for UIF? 10. Have a dispute resolution clause agreed 4. Always get a minimum of three to within your contract or quotation quotations to compare. agreement.

5. Use a contract when appointing a Source: Barry Livsey, Professional contractor.

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• We manufacture, market and repair different trampolines of all sizes (pit and standing models - starting from R3000) • We have been supplying trampolines all over South Africa for more than 15 years • Our products are recommended by well-known coaches, medical practitioners, physiotherapists and resorts countrywide • All our products carry a 2 year guarantee

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Home Life

Spindel – The Specialist Laundry Dryer

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Best quality linen, traditional boutis quilts, antique furniture, hand painted furniture.

Most of us dread laundry day, especially during the rainy months when everything takes ages to dry indoors, or you have to use the tumble dryer and watch your electricity bill skyrocket!

Enter Spindel, the specialist dryer that makes laundry day simple. This innovative dryer uses spin power instead of heat, taking just three minutes to remove up to 80% of the leftover moisture from fabrics.

It uses 100 times less electricity than tumble drying! So now you can get your laundry dry in no time, without the insane electricity bill. Spindel is also safe for any fabrics, making it ideal for those delicate hand-washed items like wool or silk.

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Would you drink a cup of chlorine?

Spindel has more than double the spin power of most washing machines, so it extracts up to another 500ml of leftover moisture from a typical wash load. After three minutes, the fabrics come out almost dry, so you can air dry in a fraction of the time, while certain thinner fabrics can even be ironed immediately. The residual detergents are also removed from your fabrics, so laundry dries softer and there’s less chance of your family suffering from skin irritations and allergies.

031 813 5670 info@h2oasis.co.za www.h2oasis.co.za

With benefits such as a super-fast drying time, significantly lower electricity consumption and minimal impact on the environment, Spindel is a must-have for every South African household. Spindel is available from Hirsch’s or Takealot.com.

The 4.5kg model has a recommended price of R1 599 and the new 6.5kg model has a recommended price of R2 099.

Visit www.spindel.co.za or watch the demo video: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=2uXr0Giw-N8.

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We supply and install water filters that remove the chlorine from your water.

All replacement filter cartridges available, counter top, under counter, fridge filters.

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Home Life GATE AND DOOR SERVICES We specialise in: • Automatic Gates • Automatic Garage Doors • Electric Fencing • Intercoms • Access Control • Steel Fabrication Quality workmanship at affordable prices Call Leon 073 815 2551 or gdsleon@gmail.com Drop off bin at Mum’s Mail offices in Durban North

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Healthy Life

Travelling Safely With Kids This Holiday Season A few precautionary measures can reduce the throat behind the nose, has failed to or eliminate ear pain during air travel, and equalise. on holidays.

Children are often lulled into sleep during One of the biggest complaints from the flight. This can make the situation air travellers is ear pain during take-off worse as whilst they are asleep, they are and landing. For babies and children not yawning, swallowing or drinking to this discomfort can cause ear-piercing allow natural pressure release. And the screams, making the flight painful and small Eustachian tubes don’t need a lot of unpleasant for all on board. Although the pressure to cause discomfort. discomfort is unlikely to cause any serious harm, it can cause lingering stuffiness, Here are a few tips alleviate the problem: temporary build-up of fluid in the ears and • Wear pressure regulating earplugs a temporary sensation of deafness. This is (Earplanes) which work very effectively, all caused by rapid changes in air pressure, not foam. • Drink plenty of water to which affects the middle ear, causing a facilitate swallowing and thin mucus. popping sensation. Unless equalisation • Chew gum or suck on hard candy. • Yawn occurs, pressure continues to build up and frequently. • Use a decongestant syrup or is made exceedingly worse if the traveller nasal spray. • Stay awake. • Avoid flying, has a cold or is in any way congested. especially if you have a cold or allergy.

When the ears start to hurt as you change altitude, during take-off and landing, they Source: Cirrus Healthcare, are sending a message that the canal that 0861 307 327, info@chpsa.com, leads from the middle ear to the back of www.saveourears.co.za.

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Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

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Triple S Fitness Group

Triple S Fitness Group The Triple S Fitness Group has a core objective in mind; to provide its clients with the finest professional, physical training service within an intimate and relaxed training environment. The Triple S group is made up of three critical parts; the gym, fit camp programme and their supplement division. Each is used to provide the same goal of creating your healthy image. Situated in the heart of Westville, Triple S Fitness Centre offers clients more than just another facility.

Triple S Gym aims at creating your healthy image. Clients have access to an intimate and private training environment, worldclass cardiovascular and weight training equipment, highly qualified personal trainers and personalised nutrition and supplementation programmes.

and supplements divisions. The Triple S Fit Camp is the first indoor group personal training centre of its kind. Triple S Fit Camp training is the combination of functional activities designed to improve overall health and well-being, reduce body fat and expose lean muscle mass. Fit Camp’s exciting group personal training workouts incorporate functional training, resistance training, TRX training, Boot Camp training, cardio vascular training, callisthenic and a host of other innovative fun and effective circuit training. Email info@fitcampsa. co.za for more information.

KidFit Triple S KidFit is fitness fun designed for children. It is a highly effective group training programme aimed at creating speed and agility, balance and stability, weight loss, fitness, strength and hand-eye Fit Camp With 22 years’ experience in co-ordination. fitness and nutrition, Sport Science graduate and entrepreneur, Navin Leeladhar, added Contact: 031 – 266 2657, 083 778 6454, the Triple S Fit Camp to the group’s gym www.triplesfitnessgroup.co.za.

THE MOST AFFORDABLE GROUP TRAINING AVAILABLE! The first indoor group personal training centre of its kind, combines resistance, cardiovascular, and callisthenic exercises, in well-structured injury free workouts designed to reduce body fat and expose lean muscle mass.

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YOGA

Energise the body and calm the mind at The Centre for Wellbeing, private yoga studio in a tranquil setting. Plenty of safe parking. Beginners and experienced are welcome.

Class times: Mon, Wed & Fri 8:30am, Mon & Wed 5:30pm, Tues & Thurs 6pm, Sat 8am.

Call Christine on 031 - 563 3773 or visit www.jivanandacentre.co.za.

For Pregnancy Yoga & Children’s Yoga call Angela on 076 410 1410.

16 Canberra Ave, Durban North.

Healthy Life HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTRE

Dr Kathryn Carr

swing into summer with

functional fitness kettlebell training

MBChB (UCT) DCH (SA)

General PraCtitioner

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Special interest in Child Health

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BIG savings on 3, 6 & 12 month unltd group training sessions natalie 083 661 5234 www.dbnpulse.co.za

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For a mind, body and soul experience, private and semi private pilates classes available.

Contact 076 245 3026 for more information

PILATES & PERSONAL TRAINING

Contact

Merle Westcott

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JULIE A. CARDONA & ASSOCIATES AUDIOLOGIST & SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPIST

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• Learn to train pain free with the correct form • Let me help you with your rehab • No more confusion with what you eat Specialist in sport specific training & injuries.

Come & train with me & let me show you how to perform better in your particular sport or if you just have a few kilos to lose.

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®

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General Practitioner

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For more info on any of our fundraising initiatives contact Charlene 076 123 6180 or Brett 072 850 0015 For advice & support on diabetes contact 0861 222 717

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Disorders of Pigmentation Normal skin colour Skin colour is determined by a pigment (melanin) made by specialised cells in the skin (melanocytes). The amount and type of melanin determines a person’s skin colour. The variations in skin colour amongst individuals is referred to as the skin phototype and this can vary from skin type 1 (very fair, redhead, blue eyes) to skin type 6 (very dark).

Hyperpigmentation Post-inflammatory Pigmentation This is the most common cause of hyperpigmentation, especially in brown/ black skin. It may be due to anything that causes injury or inflammation to the skin like burns, rashes like lichen planus, eczema or psoriasis and skin problems like acne. This is caused by the melanin pigment “falling” into the deeper layers of the skin where they become trapped by cells called melanophages.

Melasma Melasma or chloasma is a dark brown discoloration of skin found on sun-exposed areas of the face. It is most commonly seen on the cheeks, forehead, nose, or upper lip and is usually symmetrical.

Birth Marks People may have patches of pigmentation since the time of birth. These are usually flat brown patches called café au lait macules. They can vary in size from a few millimetres to several centimetres.

Treatment of Hyperpigmentation This will include creams that contain medical grade vitamin A or a safe bleach ingredient and procedures like microdermabrasion, chemical peels and laser.

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• Paediatric & adult hearing assessments.

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Dr Ravena Naidoo BDS DIP ODON ORTHODONTICS BDS PR. 5445965

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Malaria Advice for Travellers With the summer vacation fast approaching, many families will be fine tuning their holiday plans. Besides packing a basic travel medical kit, the decision to take anti-malarial medication will have to be made.

Fortunately malaria is not a great risk in South Africa, besides the Kruger National Park (from October till May) but the risk is much greater in neighbouring and central African countries. Thus it will be wise to consult a travel clinic for malaria and travel vaccine requirements eg. yellow fever, typhoid etc. It is advised that pregnant women and young children avoid travel to malaria areas as they tend to be more prone to serious complications. Currently there is no vaccine for malaria but there are three types of anti-malarial tablets available; Mefliam, Doxycycline and Malanil.

All these medications are equally effective but have to be prescribed by a medical practitioner as they have side effects, contra-indications and drug interactions.

Anti-malarial medication for children over one year old is available. Even if on malaria prophylaxis, the following precautions should also be taken: use of mosquito nets, long sleeved clothes at night and insect repellents like Tabard.

Malaria mimics a flu-like illness and therefore any fever should be considered as malaria, until proven otherwise. A timeous visit to a doctor is vital to avoid disaster, and repeated blood tests may be necessary to rule out the disease.

In short: • Get advice from a travel clinic well before departure. • Prevent mosquito bites by covering up. • Don’t ignore fevers. • Take medication as prescribed, even on return.

• Don’t take advice from pseudo-experts.

Contact Umhlanga Sports and Travel Clinic, 031 – 566 2066, www.sportsandtravelclinic.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

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Suite 102, Ingenuity House, 325 Umhlanga Rocks Drive (next to Umhlanga Hospital) Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 6pm; Sat: 8am - 12pm deena@drdg.co.za | www.sportsandtravelclinic.co.za

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It has proved to be highly successful in the treatment of the following: • MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM • SOLAR KERATOSIS • SUNBURN • FEVER BLISTERS • ATHLETE’S FOOT Melaskin is an extremely gentle product & contains no chemicals or parabens whatsoever & is safe to use on little children.

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Whole Food Nutrients Leading global health authorities like the World Health Organisation, Centre for Disease Control, and Heart Association agree that the key to preventing disease and promoting health is weight management, physical activity and eating a nutrientrich diet that includes whole grains, fruits, vegetables and fish. Everyone should increase consumption of whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables, foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids and maintain a healthy weight.

But even those with good intentions to eat a healthy diet face challenges. Busy lifestlyes, eating on the run and the prevalence of processed foods all contribute towards nutritional gaps that would benefit from nutritional supplements.

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We also perform at Bridal Showers, Kiddies’ Parties, Book Clubs, Ladies’ Team Building & Special Occasions.

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Preparing Your Child for a Hospital Stay Many children under five have to go into hospital and often it is an emergency admission, where both parents and child are anxious. Hospitals can be strange, frightening places for children. You might feel helpless, but there are things you can do to make the admission a little easier.

Explain to your child what being in hospital will be like. Let them know when they’ll be able to see you and whether you’ll be staying with them.

Explain as much as possible to your child, truthfully. Don’t say that something won’t hurt when it will. Even young children need to know what’s happening to them.

Paediatricians: Dr John Flett: 031 – 768 8122, Dr Nadia Khan: 031 – 768 8234, Dr Jayendra Narsai: 031 – 768 8110.

Hillcrest Private Hospital encourages one parent to stay with the child. This makes the hospital stay less stressful for both It’s good to talk about hospitals even if patient and parent. Their Moms’ Lodge your child isn’t scheduled to go to hospital. with shower and refreshment facilities If your child’s admission is planned, it’s allows for a little time out when needed. important to prepare your child as much as you can before the day.

Let your child take a favourite teddy or comforter with them into hospital. A visit Playing doctors and nurses or operations to the unit before admission may also help. using teddies and dolls, and reading story books about being in hospital, are good Hillcrest Private Hospital, 471 Kassier ways to make hospitals fun and also an Road, Hillcrest, 031 – 768 8000, opportunity for your child to ask questions. www.hillcresthospital.co.za.

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Fleur De Lis Spa The French inspired Fleur De Lis Spa Durban is about providing the epitome of relaxation, health care and professionalism in all aspects, and they pride themselves Skin Care | Laser Hair Removal on making sure that each client is taken on an enlightening and harmonious journey November Specials of relaxation and revitalisation. Escape the stress of everyday life with Fleur De Lis Spa, home to the finest experience and  Micro-dermabrasion pamper treatments in KwaZulu-Natal, with Only R300* branches in Umhlanga and Morningside.

Beyond the confinements of the treatment  Bikini (Standard) rooms, the spa also has a duty to provide & Underarms the best possible advice and information on skincare and topics around healthcare Only R500* and spa treatments. *T&Cs apply Fleur De Lis has recently launched a stateof-the-art liposuction machine, and the spa’s highly qualified technicians will now be able to safely burn the fat off their clients in a cost effective manner and short timeframe.

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Natural Cosmetics

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In a world of artificial ingredients, TianDe believes in providing fresh, modern and natural products that will continue to care for you. They have developed a natural cosmetic product range based on Chinese and Tibetan herbal medicinal practices combined with the use of nanotechnology.

These products have a high amount of active ingredients and are designed to help treat various skin and body conditions.

Distribution of TianDe products began in Barnaul, located in the environmentally pure region of Russia-Altai. The company was incorporated in 2007 and has since expanded to more than 20 countries across Europe, including in the UK in 2012 and now South Africa. The products are known to have complex effects on health, appearance, physical ability and energy levels and are used by professional masseurs, cosmeticians, entrepreneurs and celebrities. TianDe also provides the opportunity for you to take charge of your own career by becoming a consultant that sells TianDe products and run your own small business. You will have the opportunity to grow at your own pace, create your own client list, work your own hours, and carve your own path in the world of TianDe Cosmetics.

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Experience flexibility and develop your knowledge and passion for all natural products that have been developed from century-old rejuvenating Chinese recipes. Encourage your clients to be bold and immerse themselves in interesting ingredients while reaping the natural benefits.

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Esse’s New Toner Plus From the moment our children are born we try to protect them from bacteria. Have you ever stopped to ask why?

Of course, there are some troublesome species, but bacteria are an integral part of us. Without them, we die. Colostrum seeds a baby’s gut with beneficial bacteria, and by early childhood every one of us is an ecosystem that includes ten bacteria for every human cell. We can’t digest our food without them, we can’t make essential vitamins without them and, like it or not, they are also largely responsible for the health of our skin.

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Get Rid of Unwanted Hair Before Summer Arrives Summer is fast approaching and now is the perfect time to get rid of that unwanted body hair! Oasis Skincare and Day Spa can help you do that with their laser hair removal treatments. Pain-Free, Hair-Free is a state-of-the-art procedure specially designed to remove unwanted hair faster, more comfortably and with fewer visits than ever before. Now, because of the INMotion technology of Pain-Free, Hair-Free, you can even treat sensitive areas without discomfort.

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Oasis Skincare and Day Spa is a wellestablished Guinot accredited salon, which has won many Guinot awards over the years, including being KZN Guinot Retailer of the Year, as well as the Guinot Business Excellence Award. Oasis offers all available Guinot, Dermalogica and Six treatments, which are performed at the highest standards by qualified, experienced therapists. The spa offers a fully comprehensive range of treatments, from basic manicures and pedicures to specialised body and facial treatments, permanent make-up, slimming and much more.

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If you need to relax and be pampered, ask the Oasis team about their spa packages, which cater for ladies and gents, relaxing you and allowing you to look and feel your best.

To make a booking contact Oasis Skincare and Day Spa on 031 – 303 4844 or visit www.oasisskincare.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

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The Spa at Breakers Resort Nestled at the end of Lagoon Drive, on the edge of the nature reserve in Umhlanga, is a gem to be discovered!

The Spa at Breakers Resort is a sanctuary that offers a tired soul rejuvenating treatments.

The deluxe pedicures and massages are becoming legendary. The staff is welcoming and the owner, Michelle Kriese, offers individual eyelash and nail extensions. Michelle believes that organic products are the future of skincare and Esse Skincare is used for all adult facials.

You don’t need to carry foreign currency to enjoy this beautiful space – they encourage local support with their loyalty card. Children’s packages are also available.

Dr Lashika Athmaram The steam room, splash pool and soon-toGeneral & Aesthetic be-installed floatation pool make this spa Practitioner a world-class place to unwind. The stateMBChB | Pr.No 1573705 of-the-art pedicure chair will massage your • Botox • Fillers • Chemical Peels • Dermaroller • Microdermabrasion • Mesotherapy back, neck and leg muscles while you enjoy • Slender Wonder Weight Loss your pedicure! They offer couples, half day and full day packages. The overnight General Health: package, starting from R1 700 per person Pap Smears, Contraception, Travel Vaccines, Insurance Medicals, ECGs, Lung Function sharing, includes accommodation, four meals and four hours of spa treatments!

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The Carnival Toys & Gifts

The Carnival: Getting Festive Ready!

Top rules for festive shopping: 1. Set a budget and stick to it!

2. Make a list and just like Santa, check it twice! Make sure that everyone you need a gift for is on the list.

3. Start early, avoid the rush.

4. Take advantage of extended hours, shopping guidance and the wrapping Select your gifts at leisure and have them service offered by The Carnival. wrapped while you wait, OR leave them with The Carnival for wrapping and collect Contact: 031 – 573 1591, at your convenience! info@thecarnival.co.za, shop 11, Northway Shopping Centre, Northway, This year, trust The Carnival to take the Durban North. Facebook: pain out of your Christmas shopping, www.facebook.com/carnivaltoyshop. and make the experience an altogether Letters to Santa at The Carnival: pleasurable one. They’re also taking e-mail orders, so send them your list and they will Get your little ones to write down their Christmas wish list to Santa and post have everything ready for you to inspect on arrival. If there’s something you’re them at The Carnival. They have a special looking for and it isn’t it stock, they will do post box that mails straight to the North Pole! Who knows? The elves at The their best to source it for you. They also have gift lists displayed in-store to assist Carnival may just choose your letter and you could win a special gift! you with selecting age-appropriate gifts.

Escape the traffic, queues and mall madness and get your Christmas shopping done early at The Carnival in Durban North. Starting in November, the speciality toy and gift store will be open every Friday until 8:30pm and every Saturday until 2pm!

Stockists of quality, fun, craft Stockists of quality and affordable educational toys. fun, craft, and wooden and educational Now open in Northway. toys. Now open in Durban North.

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Bottle Top Beehive with Hand Print Bees

SPEECH & DRAMA

This is a great arts and craft idea to do with your children at home. It’s simple and fun and they can modify the idea to create all sorts of different animals and insects.

You will need: Empty soda or water bottle (small ones work the best as small hands can hold them,) paint, card and a little hand or two!

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This is a great way to print patterns onto a beehive – using the tops of small plastic water bottles. They make great beehive shapes – and even though they are not 100% accurate, meaning they are not hexagons, they will do nicely!

Cut out your beehive shape, add some paint to a plate to dip the top of the bottle into and print away! It is that simple. It looks great!

The beehive now needs some bees!

Use your hands to make them. Paint your child’s hand with black and yellow stripes and press it on the paper/card to make the bee’s body.

Once the hand prints are dry, shadow cut around them and add wings, eyes and feelers!

Put it all together and you have a great bee-filled beehive!

Source: Emma Owl, visit www.emmaowl.com/blog for more fun craft ideas.

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Concentration Listed below are some basic strategies that may assist in developing improved concentration skills in your child: • Routine is essential – this includes a regular bedtime! Make sure your child is getting 8 or 9 hours sleep every night.

• Boundaries are important – having clear expectations of what is required of your child when doing certain tasks.

• Make sure your child eats a balanced diet. Try to avoid foods that might increase hyperactivity or reduce focus. During the week, see if you can cut out these foods altogether: sugars, colourants, flavourants, preservatives e.g. sweets, certain cold drinks, chocolates, crisps and tinned foods. Also pay attention to any foods that may affect your child’s energy levels e.g. dairy and wheat. If you do have any concerns about food intolerances, chat to your paediatrician about testing.

• It is often helpful to give your child Omega supplements as these are important for good brain function! They are often found in concentration supplements that you can get in pharmacies. Chat to the pharmacists about which are recommended products.

• Screen activities like watching TV, playing computer or TV games or playing on an iPad should be limited to a maximum of one hour a day during the week. These activities impact on a child’s ability to maintain active concentration.

• Exercise is essential. A child should engage in exercise or physical activity every day if possible or at least three to four times a week.

• Set time requirements that your child must adhere to when doing homework.

Start with a short time period e.g. 10 minutes and use an egg timer to time your child.

Source: Tamaryn Hunter, Occupational Therapist, tamarynhunter@yahoo.com, www.tamot4kids.co.za

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Basic skills of the 12 different ball-sports & Life Orientation skills to promote team-building & build confidence. Cricket, Rugby, Hockey, Golf, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis, Netball, Ball Skills. Suitable for all pre-schools, Grade Rs, daycares & créches Attention all schools, go to www.mumsmail.com & enter our awesome competition!

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Food Face Plates

Food Face Plates are the ideal novelty home gifts for picky eaters! Do you love pushing your food around your plate? Or perhaps you like getting creative with your food and making pretty pictures with it! Food Face Plates make great birthday presents or gift ideas for Christmas for children and adults alike.

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• Swimming lessons for all ages & ability • Parent & Toddler classes • Learn to swim through to stroke development

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Classes available Mon - Fri: 8am to 5pm.

Sat: 7:30am to 12 noon.

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Peek-A-Boo Puppets Playing ‘peek-a-boo’ is one of the first games introduced to a baby. Having a ‘peek-a-boo’ puppet just adds a little more sparkle to this traditional game. These delightful characters are mounted on a stick and have a fabric cone to hide inside.

They can pop out of their hiding place at any time and surprise the little ones. This simple game has wonderful early learning values and is a great way to encourage communication.

Peek-a-boo is all about anticipation, shared communication and a link between laughter and language.

The sheer delight of interacting with a child whose laughter is spontaneous is such a pleasure. This is real communication before language. The first early developmental building blocks are all about sensing and interacting with the environment. This game also helps to develop a sense of object permanence – understanding that an object still exists even if you cannot see it. Peek-a-boo puppets encourage siblings to be part of the game. They can enjoy making the baby laugh and play at this early level of communication.

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Tina Wither from Wart and Fish highly recommends keeping a peek-a-boo puppet in your travel bag. When the going gets tough, you have comic relief on hand to make everyone smile and laugh.

Peek-a-boos are easily transportable to any environment. They are guaranteed to cheer anxious patients in the doctor’s rooms – because after all, laughter is the best medicine!

Source: Wart and Fish, Tina Wither, 082 852 3688, info@wartandfish.co.za, www.facebook.com/wartandfish.

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Life Coaching for Teens and Young Adults • Stress reduction • Peer relationship challenges • Improving communication with parents • Goal setting • Self-esteem building & assertiveness training • Future direction and more

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every Sunday

8:15am & 10am

DONATION STATION CHARITY SHOP We accept donations of new or reusable items: clothing, shoes, bags, linen, crockery, ornaments, books and furniture Contact Glenda or Irene on 031 312 9313 or deliver to 20 Clarence Rd, Morningside Durban

Give Joy, Give a Toy Few things can compare to the gurgle of excitement and squeal of delight when little fingers touch a new toy for the first time. East Coast Radio’s Toy Story with Game initiative has begun, aimed at giving a new toy to every child in government hospitals, state orphanages and crèches, and children’s homes that rely on government funding. For many of these little ones, these are the first new toys they will own.

Funds donated to the campaign will go towards buying food parcels for childheaded households in KwaZulu-Natal, to help see the children through the December holidays until school re-opens.

For many of these children, a schoolsponsored meal is the only guaranteed meal of their day. The food parcels will help ensure they don’t go hungry during the long end-of-year school break.

East Coast Radio’s Toy Story with Game campaign wraps up on 17 December. As has been the tradition over the past years, the campaign moved to Newcastle on 24 October, for a live outside broadcast, which gave residents and businesses in Northern KZN the chance to donate toys or make donations. The campaign’s Corporate Day Challenge moves to The Pavilion this year. From 6am to 6pm on 21 November, celebrities and personalities will team up with East Coast Radio presenters to man the telephones as the people of KZN pledge towards the campaign.

You can help make a difference by donating a new toy or making a cash donation at selected Game stores or at East Coast Radio in Umhlanga.

Cash donations can also be made online at www.ecr.co.za.

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Car Seats for Kids: Dos and Don’ts It’s an all too common and frightening sight on South African roads – unrestrained children in cars, sitting on laps, jumping around or standing on the seats.

Here are some car seats dos and don’ts: Golden rules • Always secure your child in a car seat.

• Vehicles are not a child friendly zone; you have to make them so with car seats.

• Keep your child in the correct seat for as long as possible, but no longer. It is dangerous to keep your child in a car seat that they have outgrown.

• A child outgrows their car seat when they have reached the upper weight margin of the seat or their shoulder is higher than the highest belt adjustment of the seat.

• Harness belts must not be twisted or turned.

• Tighten the harness just right. The harness must fit snug – you must be able to fit your hand in between your child’s tummy and the buckle.

• The shoulder straps of the harness must never go over and below the shoulder. At shoulder height or slightly above shoulder is good.

• Car seats must be installed with a three point seat belt unless they are specifically designed for a lap belt only installation.

• Make sure your seat has good side impact protection to protect your child’s head and neck.

• The safest seating in the vehicle is at the back in the centre.

• Never use a car seat where there are air bags.

• Always install your car seat as per the directions in the manual.

Source: Cartrack South Africa. www.mumsmail.com

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Resourceful ‘Harnesses’ a Solution to Toddler Travel Problems Car travel with toddlers in the cities of South Africa can be a harrowing experience. With pot holes, road rage, taxis alighting at whim from the curb, un-licensed drivers and unroadworthy vehicles, it is little wonder that Mum’s attention needs to remain focused on the road ahead. She may be forgiven for not noticing that her toddler has freed herself from the shoulder straps, or opened the buckle of the safety seat in the rear!

This is a very real and common problem and one which was experienced on several occasions by mom Theresa Hamman, who has come up with a solution that is affordable, attractive and most importantly, effective!

It is an original patented design she has named ‘Safe2go’, which consists of an ‘H’ shaped harness and a ‘Y’ shaped baby car seat buckle cover. The ‘H’ shaped harness is there to ensure that the toddler’s arms stay inside the shoulder straps. It covers the original straps that come attached to the car seat. The ‘Y’ shaped buckle cover goes around the buckle to cover it so that the child can’t unclip the buckle and escape from the seat. It can be used on any five or three point baby car seat system.

- Jungle Gyms - Surfacing - Climbing Walls - Spring Riders - Trampolines - Seesaws - Swings and more

Outdoor Indoor Play Area

www.playoutdoor.co.za linda@playoutdoor.co.za Linda Williams 083 630 0266

Made from soft material, it’s easy to use and to open for any adult, but completely child proof! It is comfortable, easy to use and washable.

A set costs R350 and includes the H and Y shaped products.

Order online: www.safe2go.co.za or visit www.facebook.com/Safe2gosa.

WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has 4 sets of Safe2Go harnesses to give away to 4 lucky readers. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.

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Movement Is Key to Development

“The gentle approach to baby swimming“ “Opening the door of water fun and swimming excellence to everyone“

As parents we only want what’s best for our children. Unfortunately we often contribute to learning problems later in life by being too “kind”.

According to Sally Goddard, the director of the Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology, repeated movements help to strengthen the neural pathways that run between the brain and the body. A child’s experience of movement will play an important role in shaping his personality, feelings and achievements. The ability to read, write and do Maths is built upon the relationship between the brain and the body.

Strengthening the neck muscles is the first step in getting mobile. Unfortunately, the ‘Back To Sleep’ campaign has caused parents to fear placing baby on his tummy.

There is a higher risk of SIDS when a baby sleeps on his tummy BUT not during awake time. Placing him on his tummy with supervision will allow him to strengthen his neck muscles. Once he has mastered this skill he can start to work on the core muscles and move on to rolling.

Limiting a baby’s free movement time with restraints such as baby chairs and walkers hinder their natural development and may delay rolling and crawling. When they are not ready to sit and we over-support them in sitting, we are depriving them of the ability to strengthen their own muscles, learning how to balance.

In order to get the best physical start we need to let the little one struggle against gravity and the weight of his body, as it’s in this struggle that they are propelled to the next developmental milestone.

By Liz Victor.

Contact: TOPTOTS, Kim Clark, 074 138 6400, kim@toptots.co.za, www.toptots.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

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Mother & Child Workshop

Babies 8 Weeks - 4 Years Mind, music and movement

We provide stimulating ideas with the emphasis on fun!

Creative Messy Play Perceptual Development Social Interaction Music Programme Sensory Motor Activities Fine & Gross Motor Activities Baby Massage "There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other wings"

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For franchise queries contact info@toptots.co.za / 082 8767791

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Baby Bygones

Newborn Baby Outreach Lindy 083 607 4498 Lisa 083 293 0932 To provide newborn babies with essentials that many of us take for granted e.g. clothes, baby blankets, baby soap, powder and vaseline.

Mums, please donate newborn baby clothes, baby products and blankets you no longer require to give these little angels and their Mums a true “Positive Beginning” to life.

Positive Beginnings - CRC non-profit organisation reg no 028-472-NPO

Suitable for children 1 – 3 years old.

Parent-child workshops that include: • music • dance • ball skills • fine/gross motor skills • crafts • multisensory play

• We sell secondhand baby items • We offer a baby equipment cleaning service • We hire out baby equipment for visitors

Practica Program is a homebased, educational kit from birth – 7 years.

Parents can grow & maximise their child’s development to reach milestones & 50 school readiness skills.

info@busytots.co.za Lisa: 083 236 0059 Camilla: 082 453 4413

031 - 701 0243 • 082 455 6068 2 Paige Place, Bamboo Lane, Pinetown

Denise 083 226 6085 denisepractica@gmail.com www.practicaprogram.co.za

Cell: 083 786 0538

We pay cash for good, second-hand baby items Contact Kitty 083 412 9641 kitty@thebabyboutique.co.za

SMS charged at R10. Free SMSes do not apply. Revenue paid to the charity is subject to network operator fees and administration fees.

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Your Precious ‘Premmie’

Learn to Swim with Michelle

World Prematurity Day is on 17 November and Sister Des Meyer from Small Beginnings Baby Clinic gives us some useful information on premature babies.

Some babies are in a hurry to be born, and for parents the thought of a premature baby eclipses the joys and excitement that comes with a newborn’s arrival.

• Step by step water confidence • Classes are kept small for individual attention Contact: Michelle 083 709 1843 (Northdene Area)

According to www.littlesteps.co.za, 14% of newborns are born prematurely. This means that they arrived before 37 weeks of pregnancy. At 26 weeks the baby is viable.

These babies are born tiny and often mostly underdeveloped. This requires a stay in the NICU for many weeks at a time, and moms are discharged and go home without their little ones. Breastfeeding may be a challenge, but is so important and is encouraged. Try to get support from your clinic sister.

The Baby House is a safe haven for abandoned and orphaned babies and babies given up for adoption.

The Baby House is a project of The Peace Agency. The Peace Agency is a registered non profit and public benefit organisation.

NPO 088/756 PBO 930036293 For more information visit www.peaceagency.org.za

If you know you are having a premature birth, visit the NICU. See how small the babies are, meet the staff, ask questions about ventilators, oxygen and incubators etc. This will help you adjust when your baby is in NICU and looks small and helpless.

Have a meeting with the paediatrician, ask all your questions. Once your baby is here, you may feel overwhelmed and forget what to ask.

Once discharged, ‘prems’ will require regular check-ups. Parents need to know that ‘prems’ reach their milestones a little later than their full term counterparts, but amazingly, soon catch up. They will require hearing screenings, visual screenings and sometimes brain ultrasounds, iron and vitamin supplements.

Source: Sister Des Meyer, Small Beginnings Baby Clinic, 111 Kensington Drive, Durban North, 083 655 8459. www.mumsmail.com

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ADMiSSioNS foR 2015 Now opEN

A HiGH SCHooL foR LEARNERS wHo wANT RESULTS!

we offer a safe, friendly place to study with a personalised approach to education and small classes so you do not get lost in the system. our teachers are passionate about teaching and our learners are excited about learning. we grow individuals with strong values, self discipline and the skills to make life a success. we also cater for international students who do not have English as their first language.

22 Mackeurtan Ave, Durban North • 031 - 563 2221 www.oakridge.co.za 67

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Educated Life 031 - 561 2371 074 135 9511

littleeinsteinsdbn@gmail.com

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Umhlanga

OPEN DAY Friday 7 November Soaring to Excellence!

3 months - 5 years Small group 7:15am - 5:15pm Nutritious meals Half day & full day Safe homely environment Astroturf play ground Music lessons • Swimming Staff fully trained in childcare & first aid

•Calm, happy and caring environment • Passionate, energetic and friendly teachers • Excellent educational programme • Small intimate classes • Nutritious home cooked meals using organic vegetables • Occupational Therapist & Speech Therapist on board • Full day school •Open during the school holidays • Full time security guard

Hours: 7am - 5:30pm

031 - 562 9026 • 30 Sunshine Drive, Sunningdale www.sunningdalepreprimary.co.za

MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL

“Creative Learning” • School Readiness Program • Ages 21/2 to 6 years • Accelerated Learning • Aftercare • Holiday care

95 LIVINGSTONE ROAD - MORNINGSIDE (031) 312 9240 OR (084) 786 1602

LITTLE LYONS PRESCHOOL

Enrol now For 2015

limited space available

• 12 months - 5 years • 7:30am - 1pm • 1pm - 5pm • Holiday Care • Fun & Interactive • Safe & Hygienic Environment

A KID’S HOME AWAY FROM HOME! 133 INNES ROAD, Enrolments open for 2015 MORNINGSIDE • 3 months to Grade R • Extra mural activities • Qualified, professional teachers & assistants • Pro-active, goal orientated, caring environment • Healthy & delicious menu – breakfast, lunch & snacks provided • Aftercare now available

Contact: Debbie lyon 082 560 1396 | la lucia debbie.lyon@live.com www.littlelyonspreschool.co.za

Hours: 7am – 5:30pm Mon - Fri Contact Cheryl on 078 854 7433 031 - 312 8855 | www.kiddiesjunction.co.za

SUNFIELD HOME SCHOOL (LaNgHOLME) FOR THE INTELLECTUaLLY IMPaIRED admissions for 2015 now open!

A HOME AWAY FROM HOME Educating towards Excellence

Sunfield Home School provides an enriched educational programme to intellectually impaired children within a loving, disciplined, safe, secure, stable and happy school and home-from-home environment, so that each child can reach his/her full potential. The motto of the school is “growing with love”. The school offers a boarding facility and specialised education which focuses on functional academics (i.e. language, maths and life skills).

• 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

OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND! Limited space available

31 Dove Crescent, Yellowwood Park • 031 - 462 4198

www.mumsmail.com

New admissions are done throughout the year.

Please contact the school on 032 - 533 3632 or visit www.sunfieldhomeschool.co.za

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PRE-SCHOOL AND BABY CARE

OPEN DAY Thurs 6 Nov 9am – 1pm

Come to our Christmas Fair on 29 November at Crusaders!

Let us nurture your child in a safe, loving environment

• 3 Months to 6 Years • Home Away From Home • Snack and Cooked Lunch Provided • Come and see our awesome new Astroturf!

Registration Open for 2015

• Mon - Fri: 7:30am to 12pm • Small Classes • Great Facilities • Individual Attention • Loving Teachers • Aftercare 031 572 2256 • seedlings@harvestchurch.co.za 1 Wincanton Way, Somerset Park

Where Baby Beez become Big Beez 031 - 564 6592 37 Romsey Grove, Durban North

LEARNING DISABILITY

LEARNING DIFFICULTY

Not all learning disabilities are visible, so if your child is facing the following:

Enhance your child’s study skills through various learning strategies and brain storming activities. Improve your child’s:

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Is your child battling to concentrate, or his memory is poor?

Does he read slowly and hesitantly or with poor comprehension?

Does he confuse letters like “b” and “d”?

Does he spell words as they sound, for example “rite “for “right”?

Is he struggling to reach his potential?

Has he been diagnosed with a learning disability?

Vocabulary Thinking skills Language enrichment techniques Phonics Creative writing Essential spelling rules and so on…

Early Intervention is essential to reach to the best of your These symptoms may show the need to INTERVENE, Do not OVERLOOK! Your child’s education, career and life are IMPORTANT! child’s potential. We cater for children between ages 4 to 13.

“I choose not to place "DIS", in my ability.” ― Robert M. Hensel

Intensive stimulation for children with learning DISABILITY and DIFFICULTY

An Assessment and a Remedial centre for An Assessment and a Remedial centre for Differently Abled Children Children

Enjoy the experience of growing

Ms. Ruchita Pardiwala (Special Educator)

Tel: 079 507 6136

email: ruchita_089@hotmail.com

1st Floor, 2 Fairways Avenue, Fairways Park, Mount Edgecombe, 4301

Now open for 2015 enrolments

1st pre-school in KZN to have Strider bikes

• Qualified Foundation Phase teacher B.Ed • Registered with Dept. of Social Welfare • SACE registered • Air conditioned classrooms • Small group sizes • Safe & secure • Stimulating learning environment & learner friendly programme • Care & individual attention • Playball coach visits once a week

Ages 3 – 6 • Grade 000 – Grade 0/R

34 Broadwood Drive, Umhlanga Rocks newshootspreschool@gmail.com 031 - 561 1835 • 084 625 0006

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Charlton Scholars Remedial School Charlton Scholars is a remedial school in the upper Highway area. It is an independent coeducational remedial school with a Christian ethos. It is a registered independent primary school, catering for pupils from grade 1 to grade 7 and is situated in a beautiful and peaceful environment. The school caters for children who present with specific learning difficulties in reading, writing or mathematics. It has small classes, where focused, individual learning takes place.

Charlton Scholars believes in structure and a disciplined environment, aimed at developing a good work ethic with a wellrounded education. Dedicated teachers help each individual child to reach their full potential and to become motivated, self-confident learners. Although therapy exercises are done on a daily basis, the school does provide the facility whereby a Speech Therapist and Occupational Therapist are available for parents to make use of. Self-confidence and self-esteem play an important role. Learners are allowed to work independently and encouraged to succeed, even if some difficulties remain.

They are taught how to develop strategies to deal with their specific learning barriers.

NURSERY, PRE SCHOOL & AFTERCARE WE TEACH, MODEL, AND ENCOURAGE A LOVE OF LEARNING AND COMPASSION FOR OTHERS

Baby Nursery • State of the art • Environmentally friendly (Green/Natural cleaning agents ONLY) • CCTV • GP specialising in Paediatrics on site.

Life at Junglecubs • Warm, happy environment • Registered with the Dept of Education • Excellent, structured educational programme • Perfect balance of learning, play & stimulation • Nutritious, preservative free meals (breakfast, lunch & snacks all day) • Occupational Therapist & Speech Therapist on board Feeder School: Hamptons Primary School Specialised afternoon clubs starting in 2015 OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND 031 - 563 7597 • 072 334 7227 info.junglec@iafrica.com • www.junglecubs.co.za

It is important that each child be placed in the right environment to achieve their maximum potential. The school provides a caring, nurturing environment conducive to the development of the whole child.

Sport and extra murals are available and encouraged, although literacy and numeracy is the primary focus. Homework club and aftercare facilities are also available.

Charlton has had wonderful success stories, with many past pupils making their way back into mainstream schools.

Contact: Debbie Duminy (Principal), 031 – 764 3731, charltonhs@mweb.co.za, www.charltonscholars.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

145 UMHLANGA ROCKS DRIVE, DURBAN NORTH

Limited space available. Hours: 06:45 - 17:15

HAMPTONS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Educating towards Excellence We teach, model, and encourage a love of learning and compassion for others.

A Hamptons 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 (CAPS) • A safe, secure and tranquil environment • SMALL CLASSES • Air conditioned classrooms • Specialised sports (2015: Exciting sports being aded on - mountain biking & tennis) • A warm and “homely” aftercare service • Private school • Registered with the Department of Education Limited space available.

In 2015 we will be offering Grades 1,2,3 & 4

Contact: 031 - 563 2816 • 031 - 563 7597 www.hamptonsprimaryschool.co.za

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Educated Life 031 – 563 4404 info@cornerstoneschool.co.za www.cornerstoneschool.co.za 4 Mathias Place, Durban North Cornerstone is a remedial facilitated school, with the sole intention of educating children who need a little extra attention.

Areas of interest: • Autism • ADD/ADHD • Learning difficulties • Children needing specialised attention • Remedial focus • Problematic behaviour

Enrolments Open for 2015

Benefits: • Suited to your child’s specific needs • Professional educator who uses a variety of teaching methods • Social interaction with other kids • Study skills • Increased self esteem • Very small class

031 - 209 4567

We are the official feeder school for Hamptons Primary School (Grades 1 - 4)

• Our child centred environment offers the world Montessori philosophy aimed at developing the whole child • 2 - 6 years • Registered with SA Montessori Association • Registered with NAPTOSA • Extra Activities - Ballet, Speech & Drama, Playball, Computers, Catrobatkidz • In-house Speech Therapist & Occupational Therapist

Tel: 031 - 572 5122 • Cell: 084 400 5229 e-mail: admin@montessoriumhlanga.co.za www.montessoriumhlanga.co.za

Go far with Kip McGrath

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

English

Afrikaans

Short Courses

• Career Guidance • Subject Choice • Study Skills • School Readiness • Behavioural or Emotional Difficulties grahamhalse@telkomsa.net

MONTESSORI UMHLANGA PRE - SCHOOL & AFTERCARE

Maths

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Lays the best foundation upon which to build further education.

A hands on learning programme develops the whole child, providing stimulation through music, drama, art, ballet, ball skills, gymnastics, fantasy play, construction, puzzles & books and playground activities.

Broadacres caters for children from: 3 months - 6 years, full or half day Limited Space Available!

Jenny Gaul 031 - 564 7848 or 031 - 564 0371

MINI TOWN • Hire for parties: R200 for venue & R12 per child & R12 per adult & jumping castle hire R300

CAll TODAY fOr A frEE ASSESSMEnT: • Head Office 031 - 903 5352 • Durban north 031 - 564 7610 • Glenwood 031 - 201 9141 • Kloof 031 - 764 0459 • Westville 031 - 267 2734 • Pinetown 031 - 702 6833 • Umhlanga 031 - 566 1110

• Normal entry fee: R15 per child (age 2 - 13) & R20 per adult

DO YOU WANT TO BE FAMOUS FOR FREE?

Calling all schools! Do you have an event you want to share with us? Information on your school?

Or perhaps a star pupil you want us to know about?

Send your stories and photos to editor@mumsmail.com with “School News” in the subject line and it may get published on our website blog for free!

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BROADACRES PREPRIMARY

• School groups: R10 per learner & R10 per teacher

031 - 337 7892

To advertise: 031 - 573 1731

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Lunchbox Lifesavers

children would rather be playing anyway.

Every mother wants her child to eat a healthy lunch, but knowing how to do that and making it work when time is limited are big challenges! While most of us appreciate the importance of good nutrition for growing bodies and minds, our busy lifestyle is more suited to using pre-packaged foods which are expensive, loaded with sodium and preservatives and don’t provide optimal nutrition.

Sandwiches on wholewheat bread provide a healthier option when paired with a nutritious filling such as chicken, peanut butter, or cheese and cucumber. But they can get boring after a while, so why not consider left-overs? Pack a chicken drumstick, pieces of pizza, or left-over meatballs into a whole-grain hotdog bun.

At the end of the day there is no ‘magical lunchbox’, it’s all about doing the best that Lunchbox Lifesavers is an online we can to provide healthier options for community that has been established to our children, given our hectic lifestyles and encourage you to remain focused on the schedules. benefits of healthier eating at school, Join the community at and to share interesting things to help you save time, money and effort on your www.facebook.com/lunchboxlifesavers children’s lunchboxes. Bright colours or share your ideas and lunchbox tips: lunchboxlifesavers@gmail.com. are the easiest way to increase the ‘eyeappeal’ factor in your child’s lunch. Cut WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has 6 pairs of fresh fruit and vegetables into bite-size Saeko children’s swimming goggles pieces to make it easier for them to eat, to give away to 6 lucky readers. as most break times are limited and Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.

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Educated Life Nazmeera Mahomed hpcsa: Ot 0080683 pr. No. 549800

• Extra Curricular Activities • Computer Lessons • Holiday Workshops • International Certification • Reinforces Current School Curriculum Topics • Fun & Educational • Corporate Training

You have the opportunity to catapult your child′s personal power to extraordinary heights.

See website for reviews www.mentalkickstart.co.za.

Accredited ICT Training Solutions for All Ages Marlini Pillay 074 113 8364 umhlanga@computers4kids.co.za www.computers4kids.co.za

Lilliput Learners Pre Primary

• Paediatric Development

- Play Therapy - Sensory Processing Difficulties & Sensory Stimulation - Learning Challenges - Scholastic Advancement - Physical Challenges - Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome etc.

• Medico-legal Reporting & Functional Capacity Evaluations 082 754 0106 By nazmeeraot@gmail.com appointment only 39 Maze Rd, Durban

OLD MILL PRE-PRIMARY

safety, warmth, fun & learning

Tel: 031 260 1422 Glenwood lilliput.adm@icon.co.za

* 18 months to Grade R * Qualified teachers

* Ages 18 months to Grade R * Glorious shady garden * Holiday club * Glorious shady garden * Aftercare & holidays * Aftercare & homework * School readiness * Schoolprogramme readiness programme * Qualified teachers- swimming lessons & soccer * Extra Murals *31 Aftercare andWay holidays Old Mill Durban North Enrolments *031 Swimming lessons for 2015 564 7178 • 072 117 4478 now open carolwatermeyer@gmail.com 31 Old Mill Way, Durban North 031 - 564 7178 072 117 4478

Lilliput Learners is a fully private, first class Pre School that provides a strong education based curriculum for children aged 1 to 6 years.

WE OFFER: • Qualified teachers • Safe, caring environment • Structured learning programme • Small classes with individual attention • Open from 7am to 5pm • Open throughout school holidays • Discounted rates for civil servants

SuperTutor

OccupatiONal therapist

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Working together to give you the edge!

Grade 8 - 12 Extra Lessons In: • Mathematics • Additional Maths • Accountancy • Afrikaans • Physical Science English for Foreign Learners Technical Drawing (EG & D)

031 - 563 2221 • 083 286 2378

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Kloof Pre-Primary School is Abuzz with Change

Pre-school

It’s time for a change and Kloof Pre-Primary School is going through a rebranding process – after 40 years the school wants to inject some fun and re-position itself in the community.

The beautiful red brick school house, situated on Old Main Road in the centre of Kloof village, was built in 1907 and was the original Kloof School. They have established an education foundation for the children of the Kloof community for over 100 years… an amazing feat that they are incredibly proud of.

On Wednesday 15 October, Barnabee and his amazing swarm of Buzzy Bees started the change; the first stage in the school’s rebranding process. It was a traffic stopper, literally! The school sign was covered with a banner saying “Abuzz with Change” and the children, dressed in their green buzzy bees t-shirts, painted the school fence bright green as a publicity stunt!

This month the school will introduce Barnabee, the head bee and new brand ambassador, at a community eco-picnic in the school garden and in December at a Carols by Candlelight community event, the new branding, logo and school uniform will be revealed.

Next year there are plans afoot to alter the school frontage along Old Main Road and make the entrance more appealing an accessible. They are also in the planning stages of building an amphitheatre which will be used for school and community events.

This is an exciting phase at Kloof PrePrimary as they reaffirm their iconic school’s presence and stop the traffic by having fun and being innovative.

Contact: 031 – 764 1577, www.kloofpp.org.za. www.mumsmail.com

“Life’s Journey begins here”

ENROL NOW!

Ages 8 months - Grade R • Affordable fees • Spacious, air-conditioned classrooms • Large outdoor play area • Healthy snacks & meals included • Open school holidays • Loving, qualified teachers • 5 extra mural activities

18 Months – Grade R · Qualified Teachers · After Care/Homework Club · Holiday Club – All Ages

Tel: 031 564 3656 Tammi 079 502 3793

3 Old Mill Way, Durban North

e-mail: tammis2404@gmail.com

031 - 303 7978 39 Steel Rd, Windermere www.toylandpreschool.co.za

Cottonfield Pre-Primary We bring out the best in your child

Est. 2003

• 7am to 5pm • Ages 2 to 6 years • Hot Meals Provided • School Readiness •Qualified Teachers • Close to Bus Routes Your child will develop the skills necessary to get along with other children as well as, the capacity for teamwork, sharing, empathy and a sense of belonging.

No registration fees if you register before 19 December 2014

031 - 312 1234 • 56 Silver Avenue, Windermere

Carebears

on Essenwood

Est. 2001

Enrolments for 2015 still open • Ages 3 months to 4yrs • A home away from home • Safe & secure environment • Structured learning facility • All meals and beverages provided Ring Time includes: • Craft lessons • Baker baker • Singing • Dancing • Story-telling • Numerical • ABCs • Shapes • Busy Ballers Optional extras: • Catrobats • Pottery

Tel: 031 – 201 0062 • Cell: 082 895 1197

SUPERKIDZ

Montessori, Playschool & Aftercare Centre

• From birth to 6 years • Half or full day • 7:30am - 5:00pm• Small classes • Individual attention• Open all the year A specialised Montessori Program for 1 - 2 year olds offered in 2015 (also as a part-time playgroup) Based in the Umhlanga Ridge/Gateway area For more info contact: Faheema Amojee

084 667 8662 • superkidzumhlanga@yahoo.com

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Top Tips for Water Safety Awareness • Never swim alone. No child or adult should ever swim alone, and no child should be left unattended at, or around, any form of water.

• Never swim with food, suckers, chewing gum or sweets in your mouth. This is a definite choking hazard.

• Never allow rough play like running or riding bicycles around a pool area.

• Never leave toddlers in the bath alone.

• Not only are pools dangerous for toddlers, but so are dogs’ water bowls, ponds and buckets used for cleaning in the house.

• Always have three layers of protection for your children around the pool. Firstly, make sure the pool has a fence or a pool net. Secondly, ensure your children are attending swim lessons. Thirdly, ensure that

you and your domestic attend a CPR course.

• Always appoint a ‘Water Watcher’ to watch the children around the pool – especially at social events! If the designated ‘Water Watcher’ has to go inside, they should appoint another in their place. Never assume others are looking after your child.

• It is advisable NOT to have swimming parties until the age when your child and ALL his/her friends are ‘water safe’.

• Never leave your child at a swimming party unattended.

• Never allow dunking or swimming under lilos.

Be careful and vigilant around water. It can be an extremely FUN place to be as a family, but remember that drowning is silent, and extreme care should be taken to watch your children and educate them on the SAFE way to enjoy the pool.

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Source: Achiever Swim School, 031 – 562 9722, 083 566 2410, lauren@achieverswim.co.za.

To advertise: 031 - 573 1731

Party Life

Wave House: The Ride of Your Life!

The Wave House, located at Gateway’s Theatre of Shopping, is one of South Africa’s hottest entertainment venues.

It’s an awesome fusion of all boardsport cultures, providing the ultimate place for the cool youth to hang out.

own dedicated party tables and benches.

You can bring all your own party food, refreshments and cake. Party packs are available to order, as well as catering. They also offer venues for teenage parties as well as 21sts and more.

With two world-class Flowriders, the D-rex and seven water slides, including the highest Super Tube in South Africa, the Wave House is a one-of-a-kind actionpacked destination.

Our son’s 11th birthday party was held at the Super Tube at Wave House on a torrentially horrendous day in September – pelting rain and gale force winds... and yet the boys had a blast. Best part (for the OTHER Moms and Dads)? They could go shopping while we watched the boys! What I love about this party venue is that it’s fully enclosed – only one entry and exit, which reassures most parents that they can safely leave their kids.

The lifeguards provided by Wave House are also another essential perk of booking your party at this venue.

The 180m long spaghetti junction Super Tube Ride starts with a lift ride to the top, before slipping into a funnel for a ride in complete darkness, then dropping into translucent tubing and finally an open flume.

The Wave House is the perfect spot to host children’s birthday parties. They offer a variety of packages with ample deck space for parties of all sizes, including your

Contact Kim for more information on 031 – 584 9400.

Review by Alice Leah for Mum’s Mail.

Go crazy on the Supertubes!

• 7 exciting rides • 180m long Spaghetti Junction Supertube ride (complete darkness to start) • 15m high Speedracers

Flowriders

Learn to Surf!

Safe environment, instructors on hand to assist

Exciting birthday party packages to choose from!

• Indoor venue suitable for 1st birthday parties • Teen parties • Outdoor tented area • Jumping castles

Call 031 - 584 9400 for more details www.mumsmail.com

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uShaka Marine World

Hundreds of things to do: family fun at uShaka is a winner every time!

Tel: 031 328 8000

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www.ushakamarineworld.co.za

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Party Life

A Posh Dinner Affair When planning your next lavish dinner affair at home, take into consideration these five golden rules: 1. Invitations: Send your invitations out with ample time for your guests to RSVP. There is nothing worse than receiving an invite last minute from your host. It will make your guest feel as though they were a late addition to your guest list or they will already have other plans.

2. Dietary requirements: Always check with your guests before you plan and set your menu if they have any dietary restrictions. If you have an outside company handling your catering, let them know at least a week in advance so they can make any changes in time.

3. Seating Plan: If you have quite a few guests joining you, perhaps go the extra mile to do name places for everyone at the table. Try alternating guests and seat guests next to people they know, or with whom they share common interests.

4. Décor: Well need I say more! If you are having a lavish, posh affair, get those candles, flowers and personalised touches out! Make it comfortable, yet stylish for your guests. Just remember not to have any centrepieces that are too high and may obstruct your guests’ view of each other.

5. Manners: Introduce your guests to each other on arrival if they do not know each other. Make sure you offer your guests something to drink and keep topping them up!

For more information on a Posh Party, contact Tarryn Livsey, tarryn@poshparty.co.za or 078 200 8578.

Visit the website on www.poshparty.co.za.

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R55 per child, which includes a kiddies’ meal, cool drink, ice cream & your very own chef’s hat.

You are welcome to bring your own cakes, party packs etc if required at your own cost. Price includes the service of a child minder, and 2 large tables in a private area. Snack platters can be ordered for the grown-ups, or they can order from the O&O Café menu.

OR R1000 for hire of the venue, which includes, 2 large tables in a private area for the parents.

The service of a child minder is provided and 2 waiters serving. Party packs are R25 each, comprising of Liqui-fruit, a packet of Flings and sweets. Grown-ups may order from the O&O Café menu, or platters can be organised as above. Bring your own cake and decorations.

To make your reservation please contact the General Manager Bianca on 031 – 266 1391 Westville Country Club, 1 Link Road, Westville, Durban

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Delight your child with Durban’s most popular clown!

• Intelligent humour • Fun magic show • Juggling • Face painting • Balloon shapes • Games • Birthday parties • Schools & corporate functions!

Tel: 031 - 464 4718 or 082 459 1797

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We do traditional frosting, butter cream icing & fondant.

Madelain: 079 505 0880 BBM: 7F0A947D

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Gluten free, dairy free, egg free & sugar free cupcakes for all occasions!

• School Educationals • Birthday Parties • Identification & Awareness Courses • Events & Fundraisers

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Tel. 031 - 262 5640 or 083 777 8878

The Candy Man 083 966 7417 thecandyman@vodamail.co.za

JUMPING CASTLES

Funtastic Fun For All • Shows • Stories • Magic • Balloons • Face Painting • Magician • Edu-Shows • Fairy Show

Get your Christmas gifts early this year!

• Pre-packed for School Fundraising • Machine Rental • Birthday Parties • Marke t Days • Free Deli ver y

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Uitsig Rd, Dbn North (Near Hyper)

• Barney Castle • Ball Castle • Barbie Castle • Slide Castle • Shaded Castle • Bubble Machine • Generator • Kiddies’ Tables & Chairs • Chocolate Fountain

Candy Floss & Popcorn

Adi Paxton aka Cherry the Clown 031 - 201 2515 or 031 - 201 2613 or 083 725 0925 adi@cherryco.co.za www.cherryco.co.za

Lyn 083 262 3693

• Princess • Barbie • Bratz • Spiderman • Barney • Winnie the Pooh • Fairy • Bob the Builder • Strawberry Shortcake • Slide Castle • Splash Slide • 3-in-1 Jumping Castle • New Hannah Montana

PARTY FURNITURE

• Kiddies’ Tables & Chairs • Chair Covers & Table Cloths • TRESTLES, ADULT CHAIRS & COVERS NOW OFFERING KIDS’ THEMED SET UP PARTIES. WE DELIVER! 031 - 276 2845 • 083 777 8879 082 612 8878 • roshila10@gmail.com bbm: 25ACA0C0

Awesome Jumping Castles and Theme Parties

We hire various jumping castles, waterslides, candy floss machines, chocolate fountains, ride/party pony, popcorn machines, costumes, kids table and chairs with theme covers. We also do outdoor parties.

We deliver.

Tehilah Café

Kiddies’ party venue with ponies.

Come feed the animals. Jumping castles, trampoline and jungle gym.

Various themes to choose from including various meal options.

Wow theme party. Walk in walk out.

084 875 3346 • 082 871 0004 084 924 5537 • 031 - 464 8619 36 Ridley Park Road, Malvern info@tlccaterers.co.za tracyj@cellc.blackberry.com www.tlccaterers.co.za

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Hassim 083 685 5577 www.partyzonehire.co.za

To advertise: 031 - 573 1731

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Birthday Pamper Parties!

SOCCER AND NETBALL PARTY VENUES * 2 VENUES *DBN NORTH & WESTVILLE * ARTIFICIAL GRASS COURTS * AVAILABLE DAY & NIGHT *CONVENIENT OPTIONS

FUN COACHING AVAILABLE FOR 3-6YRS

• Nail Art • Manis • Pedis • Make–Up • Mini Facials Only R100pp. Travel fee will apply

Michelle 083 785 6044

beautyinmotion@eca.co.za

CALL US ON 082 826 9714

DURBAN PAINTBALL

• SWAT LASER TAG • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • CORPORATE EVENTS • TEAM BUILDING • COMBAT TRAINING • GROUP EVENTS • BULLS/HENS’ PARTIES Play at our venue or we can come to your venue.

076 444 5570

Durban North: 076 444 5570 www.durbanpaintball.co.za

www.swatlasertag.co.za

Kiddies’ parties & Corporate events *Kiddies & adult décor & Function Hire * Jumping Castles * Kiddies’ entertainment * Gazebos * Balloon art & Heliums * popcorn & Candy Floss * Mascots * Bubble Machines & More

Great Cakes For All Occasions

Don’t forget to book Santa & hiS elveS for your ChriStmaS funCtion!

Belinda 083 627 7033 mail@funsa.co.za • www.funsa.co.za Join our Facebook page www.facebook.com/funsa001

Image cakes from R264 Image cupcakes R165 per dozen

For orders call 031 - 566 1194 (bus. hrs) or e-mail us on sales@houseoftreats.co.za Pizzaboyz Store - Shop 5 Ridgeton Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge

Buzy Beez Partyz

FANTASTIC RANGE OF: Castles & Slides Kiddies’ Tables and Chairs

We offer you affordable tailor made packages that will make your little one’s birthday a fun-filled & memorable day.

We offer: • Themed décor • Kiddies and adults’ tables & chairs with covers • Themed cupcakes • Birthday cakes • Themed party buckets • Jumping castles • Pony cycles • Themed cups & plates • Kiddies’ snacks & juice • Photoboards • Bubble machines • Candy floss machine • Popcorn machine • Chocolate fountain We take the hassle out of party planning, enabling you to enjoy the day with your loved ones.

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083 251 9754 info@pixiescastles.co.za www.pixiescastles.co.za

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Give us a buzz on 073 933 6615 or 078 410 8555 or 071 813 1273

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Party Fun for Little Ones with Cloud Dough

TAilorEd PACkAgES • Adult Parties/ Corporate Events • Balloon Artistry • Nail Painting • Airbrush Tattoos

Cloud dough (also known as moon dough or moon sand) is silky and mold-able and takes just three ingredients to make. It’s amazing stuff!

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• Skin care and hygiene is top priority • Paints safe to use • EU-compliant products • Waterbased/easy to remove • Qualatex balloons (biodegradable) for balloon shaping • Parties also available during school hours

This can keep your children entertained for hours and can also be a fun party activity for young children. Just make sure you set it up outside, as it gets messy!

How to make coloured cloud dough: • 8 cups all-purpose (regular, white) flour • 1 cup baby oil • 1 heaped tablespoon of non-toxic Tempera paint In a large bowl or container, stir your oil and flour together well. A pastry cutter or a potato masher work well to get everything really well blended into a smooth, crumbly powder.

Add a heaped tablespoon of Tempera paint powder. Continue to mash and blend until the colour is completely mixed into the dough. Add some scoops, cups, moulds and play dough toys to your gorgeous bin of coloured cloud dough, and you’re ready for play!

For a toddler-safe, non-toxic version, replace the baby oil with one cup vegetable oil.

Source: www.kidsactivitiesblog.com.

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Hunny Beez Themed Parties with Prizes & Entertainment, We Tailor Packages for You!

• Pirates • Pooh & Friends • Strawberry Shortcake • Fairy Party • Princess Party • Tea Party • Mermaidia • Superheroes • Formula 1 • Tailored Themes

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Specialising in kids’ theme parties & adult décor hire: tables, chairs (plus covers), cutlery, crockery, clowns, jumping castles, water slides, popcorn machine, trampoline, bubble machine etc.

Call Pam 083 779 3951 or 031 - 400 3951/2 knspartyz@live.co.za

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Machine Rental Popcorn

Sugar Plum Parties specialises in creating one-of-a-kind fun-filled parties for girls and boys.

We stock the latest themes and can supply everything from décor to party packs, entertainment, party accessories and cakes.

083 966 7417

Call Calley 072 666 7260

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A Birthday Function that’s Unforgettable All Ages 1 - 101

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Adrian the Magician

9 reasons to choose Magician Adrian Smith 1. 25 years’ amazing results 2. Specialising in children’s entertainment 3. Exclusive money back guarantee 4. Customised packages 5. Your child - the star of the show 6. Comedy magic 7. Funny puppetry 8. Snowy the live rabbit 9. Available Monday - Sunday

For enquiries/bookings call 071 837 1731 or visit www.themagician.co.za or e-mail magic@themagician.co.za

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TOM & Little Top Parties Magical Circus Shows Face Painting Balloons Stilt Walking Games Clowns Pirates Fairies & lots more...

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Fear Factor and Survivor Parties, Puppet Shows, Balloon Sculpts, Face Painting, Clowns, Barbie, Fairy, Princess, Mermaid, Combat Man, Pirate, Power Rangers, Spiderman, Karate Character...

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costume carnival 'Cos dressing up is FUN for all ages

Adult & Kids’ FAncy dress Hire • Book your Christmas Party & Company Event Costumes now • Concert Costumes from R50 - R70 4 on Broadway, Durban North 083 258 0635 • 081 470 4661 www.costumecarnival.co.za

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Balloons Are Their Business!

Durban-based company, Balloons Just 4 U, has been in the balloon business for 27 years and has recently changed hands, with Shawn Thompson and Michelle Peatling taking over the reins from Colin and Audrey Dickerson in July 2014.

balloon supplies, printing & decorating

Balloons Just 4 U supply printed and plain helium quality latex balloons, related balloon accessories, helium gas and décor nationwide.

The company was established in 1987 and has based its long success on the personal involvement of its owners to ensure all aspects of the business are carried out professionally and to the highest standard.

Products and Services Available: • Helium balloons • Helium gas • Balloon printing • Balloon decorating • Balloon accessories • Balloon drops and releases • Balloon sticks • Giant balloons • Cold air inflatables and blimps • Stress balls Balloon decorating is their speciality.

Using balloons for decoration creates a fantastic impact for promotions, corporate functions, banquets, weddings, sporting events and parties of any kind, both indoors and outdoors. They can create archways, columns, table décor, ceiling décor and backgrounds. Check out their website for some ideas.

The company has relocated to Durban North and can be found at the corner of Northway and Romsey Grove. Give Michelle or Shawn a call for a friendly chat to discuss your specific requirements. No party or event is too big or too small and the list of satisfied clients extends from happy mums and dads to large corporates and event companies.

They also offer a prompt delivery service.

Contact: Balloons Just 4 U, 031 – 573 1126, 079 390 3838, balloonsj4u@icon.co.za or visit www.balloonsjust4u@icon.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

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031 573 1126 • 079 390 3838 balloonsj4u@icon.co.za www.balloonsjust4u.co.za 67 Northway (Entrance off Romsey), Durban North

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FOR AGES 5 & UP

Great Specials

Prices from R300 - R650

HOLIDAY BOOT CAMP ON 11 & 12 DECEMBER AND 5 & 6 JANUARY

Foam pits, Castles, Candy floss, Popcorn, Bubbles www.jollyjumpers.co.za 082 306 6996 or jollyjumpers@vodamail.co.za

Join us for a day of fun at our outdoor 18 hole Adventure Putt Putt!

Experience the adrenalin rush of high-speed track racing behind the wheel of a high-tech go-kart.

Play a round with family or friends or host a birthday party or corporate event.

Ideal for: • Birthday parties • Bachelor parties • Team building • Product launches

Bring the little ones for a fun ride on Tommy The Tanker!

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BOOKING ESSENTIAL for large groups.

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Chateau Gateaux

and were stunned by the exquisite design and architecture that went into each piece, Chateau Gateaux was born in 1997 in a not to mention the delicious flavours. A basement warehouse in Sydney Road, decadent delight worth breaking any diet Durban. Inspired by the passion of master for! chef patisser, Ilan Lipschitz, Chateau Contact via 031 – 569 6964, Gateaux has been serving the discerning visit Chateau Gateaux on South African connoisseur with luxurious, Facebook or Instagram or premium quality confections ever since. www.chateaugateaux.co.za or email info@chateaugateaux.co.za.

Ilan studied and worked in his profession throughout Europe, honing his confectionary skills and learning the process of blast freezing. This is a critical process in their production that seals in freshness and enables them to make Pretty and Stylish products with long freezer life and free Supplies for all Parties, from preservatives.

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Traditional European recipes from Paris, Vienna to Rome have been re-invented by the skilled team of Pastry Chefs to promote the art of Pâtisserie and Boulangerie in a Southern African context. Delicious, rich dairy cream and pure butter sourced from the KZN Midlands are harmoniously blended with velvety chocolate and the finest exotic fruits and nuts, to deliver sublime taste and exceptional quality.

Visit the KZN Patisseries located in Morningside, Pavilion, Durban North and Hillcrest for delicious coffee and decadent treats or to pick up a gateaux for your next family function!

The Mum’s Mail staff was treated to a selection of treats from Chateau Gateaux

Kids’ parties @ R25 per child!

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• Birthday Parties • Event Shows • Fun Science Extra-mural • Holiday Camps • School Educational Seminars and Shows Creating volcanoes and geysers, tornadoes and snowstorms, making jellyfish and revealing secret messages will make science memorable and fun!

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Savannah Wins A Gourmet Trip To London!

Local lass Savannah Ashworth recently won the National Finals of the Ultimate School Cook Off Competition, presented by the International Hotel School (IHS) and held at their Durban Campus in Westville.

After an exciting round of regional finals which were held in September at IHS’s campuses in Durban, Sandton and Cape Town, three winners, Savannah Ashworth from Durban, Layla Morris from Johannesburg and Melissa van Wyk from Cape Town were chosen in their region to compete in the final cook-off against one another in an effort to secure the ultimate prize of a Gourmet Trip to London in January 2015, valued at R300 000.

Each competitor had to cook two dishes and these final dishes were then presented to the judges.

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Developing every aspect of a child’s life through sport!

Sports programme for children aged from 21/2 and older.

We offer: Private Coaching, School Coaching; Birthday Parties; Holiday Clinics; Events Contact: Lisa Madsen on 083 236 0059 or lisa@busyballers.co.za

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Overall, the decision was a close one, but with her high marks on presentation, creativity and taste, Umhlanga’s Savannah Ashworth (16) from Danville Girls’ High School, took the prize!

For more information visit www.schoolcookoff.co.za.

Entries for next year’s competition open on February 1st 2015!

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• Surfing • Bodyboarding • Kayaking • Beach Games Also 60 min surf lesson for R150 per hour.

Bookings and info: 086 100 1138 info@oceanventures.co.za www.oceanventures.co.za

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Having already each won a bursary to study the prestigious one year Culinary Arts Programme at the International Hotel School, the finalists were already on a high, but there could only be one winner of the grand prize, which includes return flights, a three night stay at the luxury Draycott Hotel in Sloane Square, dinner at two top London restaurants, a trip to Harrods Food Hall, Fortnum Mason, the Borough Market and a visit to a renowned chocolatier, a trip on the London Eye and a sight-seeing tour, as well as a behind the scenes tour through a five-star hotel including a tour of their kitchens.

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Would you like to add the creative flair to your little one’s party?

Cotton Candy Hiring can provide you with the tools to be your own party planner for your little one’s special day!

We hire the tables, chairs, tablecloths, runners, chair covers, happy birthday banner and we even have some decor to add that special touch!

Contact Clair on clair@cottoncandyhiring.co.za or call 082 403 9144

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Bargain Books Book Reviews • Troll two… three… four… by Steve Smallman and illustrated by Jaime Temairik. Without a doubt, this beautifully illustrated title will be perfect for introducing young children to the pleasures of reading. Children starting to read alone will also love this fantastic book filled with text that squiggles and wiggles all over the pages.

• Disney Princess Palace Pets Adorable Activities by Parragon. Young girls of all ages will fall in love with this adorable, friendly and fun activity book! The cute Palace Pet characters fill the pages with tons of paw-rific puzzles and activities! Hours of entertainment and fun are promised as girls of all ages are immersed in this colouring sticker activity book with its beautifully drawn illustrations. They will spend hours dancing through the palace with Pumpkin, helping Treasure find her trinkets and matching the pets to their princesses.

• My Treasured Little Bible by Karin T. Juhl. Toddlers will love this board book bible filled with bright, bold artwork and its handy carry handle. A great gift for baby showers, birthdays, baptism/christenings and Christmas of course!

• STOMP! Little dinosaur lovers will be kept busy for hours with this fun activity book bursting with things to spot, count, colour, doodle, match and much more! Don’t forget the multi-coloured dinosaur crayon and the amazing dinosaur facts inside!

• Practical Pregnancy, Birth & Early Parenting Guide by Irene Bourquin.

Irene Bourquin is a registered nurse and midwife and internationally certified doula. She has taught childbirth and parenting education for many years and combines theoretical knowledge, practical experience, compassion and wisdom in writing this up-to-date guide. This edition includes the latest information and provides sensible answers to your questions – even answers to questions you have not yet thought of!

• Nocturnal Birds of Southern Africa by John Carlyon. A must-have for all bird enthusiasts and a great Christmas gift. Beautifully designed and comprehensively illustrated, this book’s authoritative and informative text dramatically brings to life the owls, nightjars, bat hawk, night herons, thick-knees, coursers and other night birds of the region. This hard cover photographic guide also features 370 stunning photographs by John Carlyon and Penny Meakin.

• Switch On Your Brain by Dr Caroline Leaf. As a communication pathologist and audiologist having worked in the area of cognitive neuroscience since 1985, Dr Caroline Leaf has written a valuable book that exposes the switch in your brain that could enable you to be happier, healthier in your mind and body, more prosperous and intelligent. Not only does she teach you essential techniques and insights, but you will learn how to detox your thoughts using her practical, detailed and easy-to-use 21-Day Brain Detox Plan. This application is for all walks of life and will definitely assist you in awakening your brilliance!

Contact: Bianca Adendorff, Bargain Books, 012 – 643 1903, www.bargainbooks.co.za.

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Busy Life • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov (Sat), 9am – 11am, Durban North, PAINTING, DRAWING, METHODS & TECHNIQUES (for ages 8 – 18 years), Suzette, 074 178 9388.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov (Tues), 9am – 12pm, MOSAIC CLASSES, Kloof, www.kznmosaics.co.za, Sheila, sheila@kznmosaics. co.za, cost: R75 p/session + materials.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov (Wed), 6pm – 9pm, MOSAIC CLASSES, Kloof, www.kznmosaics.co.za, Sheila, sheila@kznmosaics. co.za, cost: R75 p/session + materials.

lucky draws, raffles, expo stalls, contact John on 083 414 1430 or webmaster@kanmf.co.za, Allison@sunflowerfund.org.za.

• 21 Nov, 11am, ConinghamLee & Associates’ FUNDRAISING GOLF DAY, Umhlali Country Club, R1 600 per four ball, all proceeds will be donated to refurbishments at Entuthukweni Creche, for sponsorship opportunities and bookings contact Calvin: calvin@coninghamlee.co.za, 032 – 946 0854.

• 22 Nov, 6.30pm, ROTARY CLUB OF MT EDGECOMBE’S BENEFICIARY DINNER DANCE, Durban Country Club, black tie, R500pp, beneficiary: John Peattie House For Mentally Challenged Children & Adults.

• 28 Nov, 6pm, HIGHWAY HOSPICE TREE OF LIGHT CEREMONY, Jameson Park, Morningside (opposite Mitchell Park), a time to remember loved ones no longer with us, music, stalls, picnic, lighting of the tree, R40 per globe, contact Heather/Cathy, 031 – 208 6110, heather@hopsice.co.za.

• 6 Dec, 7.30am, PiNC’S BEAUTIFUL SUGAR CANE WALK/RUN IN AID OF CANCER RESEARCH, Flag Animal Farm, 10km/5km, dress code: pink and a crazy hat, R90pp (10km), R50 (5km), great pries, register via sgreen@mweb.co.za, visit www.pinc. org.za or www.flaganimalfarm.co.za for more information.

• 6 Nov, 8am – 10.30am, KZN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST, Garden Court, Marine Parade, Durban, guest speaker Mike Ivey – “Playfully Engaged”, R160 members, R180 non-members, contact 031 – 266 2892, info@kznwib.co.za, www.kznwib.co.za.

• 28 Nov, 7.30am – 10am, DYNAMIC WOMEN IN BUSINESS, Square Ridge Boutique Hotel and Spa, Umhlanga, R115 nonmembers, R95 members, RSVP Durban@dwib.co.za, www. dwib.co.za, contact 031 – 563 4575.

• 29 – 30 Oct, 9am – 5pm, CHRISTMAS FAIR FUND’S COUNTRY FAIR, Collisheen Estate, Ballito, home grown merchandise and produce, gifts, home décor, art, toys, jewellery, funds raised go to charity, R50 entrance, contact sandra@eca.co.za, 083 779 6279.

• 30 Oct, 9am, 4th ANNUAL BREAST CANCER BREAKFAST, fundraiser for CANSA, Coastlands Hotel, Umhlanga Ridge, R295pp, breakfast, informative talks, goodie bags, lucky draws & raffles, contact Nikki 082 898 9483, Tanya 083 387 7913.

• 31 Oct, 6.30pm, MYSTIQUE BALL, Sugar Bay Resort’s Community Fundraiser, 21 Nkwazi Drive, Zinkwazi Beach, all night entertainment, buffet dinner, cash bar, R200pp, bookings close 21 Oct, to book contact 031 – 485 3778, bookings@sugarbay.co.za.

• 1 Nov, 7am, Child Welfare Durban & District’s INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY 5KM WALK & FAMILY FUN DAY, North Beach Amphitheatre, Durban, adults R50, children R20, family fun and picnic afterwards, jumping castles, face painting and more, contact 031 312-9313 or ireneo@cwdd. org.za.

• 1 Nov, 8am – 4pm, MSUNDUZI HOSPICE FAIR, 200 Zwartkop Rd, Prestbury, Mayors Walk, 033 – 344 1560, Rashida, fundraiser@hospicekzn.co.za.

• 7 Nov, 5pm, HIGHWAY HOSPICE RACE EVENING, Classic Room, Greyville Race Course, R275pp (includes meal and wine), contact 031 – 208 6110, heather@hospice.co.za, cathyg@hospice.co.za.

• 12 Nov, 11.30am, ALZHEIMER’S SA CHARITY GOLF DAY, Mt Edgecombe Country Club, R1600 per four ball, contact Gina on 076 784 4647, coordinatorkzn@alzheimers.org.za.

• 15 Nov, 8am – 12.30pm, THE STREET STORE DURBAN, on the pavement outside Christ Church Addington, 398 Mahatma Gandi Street, Point, they are looking for donations of clothes and food for the street store that they can provide to the homeless on the day, contact 082 337 1249, www. facebook.com/thestreetstoreorg.

• 16 Nov, WORLD DAY OF REMEMBERANCE OF ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS, remember those who have died or been severely injured in crashes and their families. Also remember and thank the paramedics, SAPS, traffic officers, firemen, doctors & nurses for the work they do with victims of road carnage. For more info contact South Africans Against Drunk Driving (SADD): 033 – 347 0103, 082 821 3973, carosmit@ sadd.org.za.

• 16 Nov, 9.30am, BIKERS4BANDANAS CAMPAIGN in aid of The Sunflower Fund, from Southway Mall, Rossburgh to Jimmy Bellows Sports Field, Westville, 5 Link Rd, R70pp, music,

• 28 Oct – 2 Dec, BEGINNERS’ COOKING CLASS, Cooking Cooks, 90 Dawncliffe Rd, Westville, 031 – 266 8488, www. cookingcooks.co.za, info@cookingcooks.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Nov, VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES, Gecko Culinary Adventures, 596B Musgrave Rd, Durban, cooking@ geckoschool.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Nov, PET TRAINING CLASSES, various days and times, various classes, Glenwood and Durban North, contact 084 467 6050, www.goodpet.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Nov, PARENTING WORKSHOP, Suite 301, Musgrave Park, Durban, contact Desrae for dates and times, 082 570 5737, desrae@xainet.co.za, www.maketheshift.wozaonline. co.za, cost R350pp.

• 1 – 30 Nov, VARIOUS BEAUTY THERAPY COURSES, The Nail Guru, 39 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Docnor Medical Centre, 031 – 564 2933, info@thenailguru.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Nov (Wed, Fri, Sun), GROUP DRUMMMING WORKSHOPS, beginners, Stables Lifestyle Market, R50 (adults), R25 (children), contact Jonathan, drumshack@3i. co.za, www.drumshack.org.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov (Sat), 10am – 11am & 11am – 12pm, COMPUTER EXTRAMURAL LESSONS, learn computer skills in a fun environment, Gr4 – Gr7 levels, 124 Ridgetown Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Marlini, 074 113 8364, umhlanga@computers4kids.co.za, www.computers4kids. co.za. R500 per month.

• 17, 18, 26 Nov, 4 – 5 Dec, EXCEL COURSES, KZN Business Training Centre, 23 Jan Hofmeyer Rd, Westville, contact 031 – 267 1229 or nikki@kznbiz.co.za.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov (Tues), 9am – 12pm, E-LEARNER COMPUTER COURSE, become computer literate in 8 weeks, 124 Ridgetown Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Marlini, 074 113 8364, umhlanga@computers4kids.co.za, www.computers4kids.co.za. R3270pp.

• 8 & 9 Nov, 8.30am – 4.30pm, WEEKEND INTRODUCTION TO GARDEN DESIGN & MAINTENANCE, learn how to design, plan & care for your garden, The School of Garden Design, Hillcrest, contact 031 – 765 3434, 082 449 9237, info@ schoolofgardendesign.co.za, www.schoolofgardendesign.com.

• 19 Nov, NOW FOR BEYOND, full day seminar & workshop for women to become leaders, transform your concerns into success, Makaranga Gardens, R2 250pp, includes lunch, workbook, guest speaker, talks, www.consideredcreative.co.za.

• 22 & 29 Nov, VARIOUS WORKSHOPS, Portal of Alchemy, 27b Northcliffe Ave, Westville, contact Fiona, 082 788 1413, info@ portalofalchemy.com, www.portalofalchemy.com.

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Busy Life • 1 – 30 Nov, FREE READING ASSESSMENTS by Reading Optics, La Lucia Library, from Gr3 upwards, booking is essential, contact Eleanor, 084 821 6668, eleanors@servatech.co.za.

• 7 Nov, 9am – 11am, LITTLE EINSTEINS UMHLANGA OPEN DAY, Cabana Beach Hotel, 10 Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga, Liza, littleeinsteinsdbn@gmail.com.

• 1 – 27 Nov (Weekdays), GET READY FOR SCHOOL COURSE, Grade R, Kip McGrath Education Centre, Pinetown, contact Charmaine/James, 031 – 702 6833, admin@kippinetown. co.za, www.kipmcgrath.co.za.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov (Sat), 9am – 12pm, STUDY SKILLS COURSE, Grade 5 – 7 or Grade 8 – 12 groups, Kip McGrath Education Centre, Umhlanga Ridge, 031 566 1110, 082 042 2556, www.kipmcgrath.co.za, admin@kipumhlanga.co.za.

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• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov (Sat), 9am – 1pm, ESSAY WRITING COURSE, Grade 8 – 12 groups, Kip McGrath Education Centre, Umhlanga Ridge, 031 566 1110, 082 042 2556, www. kipmcgrath.co.za, admin@kipumhlanga.co.za. R3200pp.

• 4 – 5 Nov, Tues: 10am – 3.30pm, Wed: 7.30am – 1pm, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIR, Hillcrest Christian Academy, hundreds of books to choose from, every book bought helps get free books for your school, contact Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@books2you.co.za.

• 17 – 18 Nov, Mon: 10am – 3pm, Tues: 7.30am – 1pm, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIR, Atholton Primary School, Durban North, hundreds of books to choose from, every book bought helps get free books for your school, contact Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@books2you.co.za.

• 1 Nov – 11 Jan 2015, 80s REWIND, The Barnyard Theatre, R155pp (Wed-Sat), R120pp (Tuesday night), R110pp (Sunday matinee), to book contact 031 – 566 3045, www.barnyardtheatres.co.za/gateway, gateway@ barnyardtheatres.co.za.

• 1, 7 – 9 Nov, various times, DANIELE PASCAL SINGS BREL, The Rhumbelow Theatre, to book contact 082 499 8636, rolandstansell.za.net, www.rhumbelow.za.net.

• 1 & 15 Nov, 20 & 27 Dec, 3 & 10 Jan, 2pm, BIEBER & BUDDIES, The Barnyard Theatre, Gateway, will appeal to younger audiences, tickets are R90pp, to book contact 031 – 566 3045, gateway@barnyardtheatres.co.za, www. barnyardtheatres.co.za/gateway.

• 2 Nov, 2.30pm & 7pm, BLARNEY BROTHERS – 40 YEARS OF PARTYING, The Rhumbelow Theatre, Westville Country Club, R120pp , include meal, book at Computicket or contact 082 499 8636, rolandstansell.za.net, www.rhumbelow.za.net.

• 11 Nov – 30 Dec, SINDER-FELLA – ADULT PANTO, Suncoast Casino, bookings through Computicket.

• 20 Nov, CAT SINGS ELLA – THE ELLA FITZGERALD STORY with Cat Simoni, The Oyster Box, R350pp (includes dinner), contact 031-514 5000, restaurants@oysterbox.co.za.

• 29 Nov, 12pm – 4pm, ANDREW YOUNG PERFORMS, Wahooz, uShaka Marine World Promenade, rock and pop music, contact 031 – 328 8000.

• 5 – 14 Dec, DOLPHINS BY STARLIGHT, uShaka Marine World, tickets through Computicket or uShaka on 031 – 328 8000.

• 31 Oct – 2 Nov, HOME SWEET STYLISH HOME EXPO, La Lucia Mall, to book a stand contact Roberta on 082 542 5937.

• 1 Nov, 8.30am – 4.30pm, PILATES RETREAT with Pilates in Motion, R450pp, booking essential, contact Laura-May on 082 443 4533 or info@pilatesinmotion.co.za.

• 1 – 4, 6 – 11, 13 – 18, 20 – 25, 27 – 31 Oct, Mon & Wed: 8.30am & 5.30pm, Tues & Thurs: 9am (TLC for the not so fit) & 6pm, Fri: 8.30am, Sat: 8am, HATHA/FLOW YOGA CLASSES, Centre for Wellbeing, Durban North. Contact Christine, 084 444 9377, www.jivandacentre.co.za.

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• 1 – 30 Nov (Mon – Thurs), various times, PILATES, BOOTY BARRE & TAEBO CLASSES, group classes, Pilates in Motion, Ferguson Rd, Glenwood, Laura-May, 082 443 4533, info@ pilatesinmotion.co.za, www.pilatesinmotion.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Nov (Mon-Thur), 5am – 6am, 8 WEEK BOOT CAMP CHALLENGE (Ultimate Challenge), R1350pp, Combat Coach, 100 Commercial Rd, Amazimtoti, contact aileen@ combactcoaching.com, 083 226 1576, www.combatcoaching. com.

• 2 Nov, 10am – 12,30pm, CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST, The Rain Farm, a delicious buffet spread with champagne & orange juice at the poolside patio, R150 per adult, R75 per child, 032 – 815 1050, info@rainfarm.co.za, www.rainfarm.co.za.

• 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 Oct (Tues & Thurs), 6.15am & 8.15am, Sat: 7.30am, TAEBO & TONING CLASSES, Ferguson Rd, Glenwood, Laura-May, 082 443 4533, info@pilatesinmotion. co.za, www.pilatesinmotion.co.za.

• 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct (Fri), 2pm – 5pm, AQUAMASSAGE FOR KIDS, Shop L37 Westwood Mall, Emelia, 083 782 0777, aquamassage.e@gmail.com, www.h2obodyexperience, R50pp.

• 4 – 27 Nov (Tues & Thur), 5am – 6am, 8 WEEK BOOT CAMP CHALLENGE (Standard, for beginners), R675pp, Combat Coach, 100 Commercial Rd, Amazimtoti, contact aileen@ combactcoaching.com, 083 226 1576, www.combatcoaching. com.

• 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 Nov, 3.45pm – 4.30pm, KARATE, KICKBOXING, SELF-DEFENCE, Elangeni Amphitheatre, North Beach, contact Kyoshi Ejaz, 079 498 6030.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov (Tues) 6pm, BEGINNER SOCIAL BALLROOM & LATIN CLASS, FloorCraft Dance Studio, Durban North, 083 776 2618, warren@floorcraft.co.za, www.floorcraft.co.za.

• 8 Nov, 9am – 5pm, LOVE THIS LIFE FESTIVAL, Durban Boy’s High School, 255 St Thomas rd, Musgrave, activites, events, stalls, visit www.lovethislifefest.com.

• 9 Nov (2nd Sun monthly), from 10am, Virginia Circle, MINI STEAM TRAIN RIDE, 082 577 2067.

• 27 Nov, 9am – 5pm, A DAY OF DISCOUNTED TREATMENTS at Tranquility Health, 27b Northcliffe Ave Westville, R100pp, contact Nicolette on 076 273 3704, Nicolette@ tranquilityhealth.co.za, www.tranquilityhealth.co.za.

• 30 Nov, 8.30am & 12.30pm, INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), 082 353 6003, www.umgenisteamrailway. co.za. Adults: R180, pensioners & children: R130.

• 11 & 12 Dec, HOLIDAY BOOT CAMP, Boot Camp Giba Valley, contact 082 782 6432, info@boot-camp.co.za, www.bootcamp.co.za.

• 20 Dec, 12.30pm: INCHANGA CHOO CHOO FATHER CHRISTMAS MATINEE TRAIN, 5pm: INCHANGA CHOO CHOO CHRISTMAS CAROLS TRAIN, Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), 082 353 6003, www. umgenisteamrailway.co.za.

• 21 Dec, 8.30am & 12.30pm, INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, Father Christmas Trains, Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), 082 353 6003, www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za.

• 2, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov (Sun), 8am – 2pm, THE MORNING TRADE MARKET, 8 Morrison Street, Durban, farm fresh ingredients, homemade specialities, fresh cut flowers, top quality meats, locally produced food, info@themorningtrade. co.za, www.facebook.com/themorningtrade.

• 1 – 30 Nov (Wed & Fri) 6pm – 10pm, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, 031 – 312 3058, www. stableslifestylemarket.co.za, Warren, thestablesmarket@ gmail.com.

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Busy Life • 1 Nov (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, I HEART MARKET, Moses Mabhida Stadium, handmade local crafts, art, fashion, jewellery, homeware, kids goods, food, thejoyteam@gmail. com.

• 1 Nov (1st Sat monthly), 8am – 12pm, FOODIES MARKET, Ballito Lifestyle Centre.

• 1 Nov (1st Sat monthly), 9.30am – 12.30pm, St Olav Church, Berea, ST OLAV CHURCH MARKET, 031 – 201 1828.

• 1 Nov (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2.30pm, WESTVILLE VILLAGE MARKET ANTIQUE FAIR, Westville Village Market, 123 Jan Hofmeyer Rd, contact Sandy, 082 705 4882.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov (Sat), 6.30am – 10.30am, weekly market, SHONGWENI FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET, 1 Fraser Rd, Shongweni, 083 777 1674, www.shongwenimarket.co.za.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov (Sat), 9am – 1pm, MARIANHILL MONASTERY CRAFT MARKET, 031 – 700 9028.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov (Sat), 9am – 2pm, ESSENWOOD CRAFT MARKET, Essenwood Park.

• 2 Nov (1st Sunday monthly), 8.30am – 12pm, GREEN WITH ENVY FARMERS’ MARKET, 281 Vause Road, Berea, 078 278 8944, greenwithenv ymarket@gmail.com.

• 2 Nov (1st Sunday monthly), 9am – 2pm, BULWER MARKET, Bulwer Park, Glenwood, fun day out for the family, kids’ play area, Darryl, 072 820 3513, Darryl@wholefood.co.za, www. wholefood.co.za.

• 2 Nov (1st Sunday monthly), 9am – 2pm, THE PLAY MARKET, Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park, 110 Stockville Rd, Westmead, a market for the whole family, Derryn, 071 307 0823, gotoplaymarket@gmail.com, R10 entrance into Giba Gorge.

• 2 Nov (1st Sunday monthly), 9am – 1pm, HILLCREST COUNTRY MARKET, Hillcrest Primary School hall, over 60 stalls, locally made products, fresh produce, food, children’s area, free entrance. Contact Tracy, 083 301 1522, hillcrestcountrymarket@gmail.com.

• 2 Nov (1st Sunday monthly), 9am – 2pm, BULWER MARKET – FOR THE KIDS, Bulwer Park, cnr Bulwer/Josheph Rds, Durban, children-friendly traders, play equipment, animal menagerie, toys, eats. Contact 076 862 1547, markets@wholefood.co.za.

• 2 Nov (Sun), 9am – 2pm & 7 Nov (Fri), 6pm-10pm, UPMARKET UMHLANGA, Umhlanga Centre, 185 Ridge Road, Umhlanga, 031 – 561 9111, www.upmarketumhlanga.co.za.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov (Sun), 10am – 5pm, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, 031 – 312 3058, www. stableslifestylemarket.co.za, Warren, thestablesmarket@ gmail.com • 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov (Sun), 10am – 3.30pm, GOLDEN HOURS FAMILY MARKET, cnr Uitsig Road & Radar Drive, Durban North, 083 262 3693, goldenhour@telkomsa.net.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov (Sun), 9am – 4pm, SUNDAY FLEA MARKET, Amphitheatre, North Beach Pavilion site, Durban, 031 – 301 3200.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov (Wed), 9am – 1pm, UMHLANGA FARMERS’ MARKET, Autumn Drive, Prestondale, 084 840 2646, Martin.

• 8 Nov (2nd Sat monthly), 8am – 12.30pm, BERGTHIEL MUSEUM MARKET, Queens Ave, Westville, 084 332 4101, Eve, evezabora@webmail.co.za.

• 11 Oct (2nd Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, Salt Rock, LITCHI ORCHARD MARKET, Seaforth Dr, Ballito, 032 – 525 5118, info@litchiorchard.co.za.

• 25 Nov, 9am – 5pm, CHRISTMAS OPEN DAY, Christ Church Umhlanga, Mt Edgecombe, décor, gifts, toys, linien, jewellery, Christmas treats.

• 27 Nov (last Thurs monthly), 5pm – 10pm, various venues, WHOLE FOOD NIGHT MARKET, 076 862 1547, markets@ wholefood.co.za.

• 28 Nov (last Fri monthly), 5pm – 10pm, Salt Rock, LITCHI ORCHARD NIGHT MARKET, Seaforth Dr, Ballito, 032 – 525

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• 29 Nov, ANNIES BUSY BEEZ CHRISTMAS FAIR, Crusaders Sports Club, home-made goods and craft market, R200 per table, book your table now, email lindy@hotstuffmarketing. co.za.

• 29 Nov (last Sat monthly), 8am – 1pm, THE FOOD MARKET, The Hellenic Community Centre, Umgeni Park, Terrilyn, 082 820 9473, info@thefoodmarket.co.za, www.thefoodmarket. co.za.

• 30 Nov (last Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, WONDER MARKET, Chris Saunders Park, Umhlanga, 079 747 7661.

• 30 Nov (last Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, FOOD & CRAFT MARKET, Glenwood, Tracey, tracey@wholefood.co.za.

• 13 Dec, 5TH ANNUAL MIDLANDS BEE MARKET, Lynwood Club, PMB, artisan breads, canvas art, fashion accessories, clothes, food, handbags, home & garden décor and more, food & beverages, entertainment, free entry, contact Anne, 072 729 5811, anne.rautenbach@gmail.com.

• 1 Nov, 8.30am, BREAKFAST WITH KEITH KIRSTEN, Rotary, Mt Edgecombe Country Club, R235pp, to book contact Jeanette: 082 881 5511 or Lesley: 082 892 1766.

• 5 Nov (Wed), 6pm – 7pm, Westville Baptist Church, WESTVILLE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, 083 440 1771, Deon, 082 498 3975.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov (Fri), 9.30am – 11.30am, PEBBLES INTERACTIVE PLAYGROUP & COFFEE MORNING FOR MOMS AND LITTLE ONES, The Rock Church, cnr Tamarind Close & Umhlanga Rocks Drive, free, contact Tara, 084 567 7776.

• 11 Nov, (Tues), 9.30am – 11.30am, CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Durban North Methodist Church Hall, Swapo Rd, guest speaker Dr Lucille Heslop, Oncologist, will talk on Nutritional Support, Dos & Don’ts, contact Sheila Moolman, 031 – 563 5274, 083 270 0995, sheilamm@telkomsa.net.

• 17 Nov (Mon), 11am, TAFTA ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP for family members or caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s, Oldfield Service Centre, 29 Perseverance Rd, Bellair, Nivedita, 031 – 332 3721.

• 26 Nov (Wed), 6pm – 7.30pm, CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, St Michael’s Anglican Church, cnr Marine Drive & Durban view Rd, Umhlanga, guest speaker Prf JP Jordaan, Specialist Radiation Therapist Oncologist, contact Paul Ferreira, 031 – 572 4698, 083 659 1524, paulrf@absamail.co.za.

• 22 Nov, 9am – 11am, SNAKE AWARENESS MORNING WITH PAT MCKRILL, Springside Nature Reserve, Springside Rd, Hillcrest, R40 per adult, R20 per child, contact Pat on 083 303 6958.

• 15 Nov (3rd Sat monthly), 8am – 1pm, BEACHWOOD MANGROVES NATURE RESERVE OPEN DAY, Umgeni River mouth, guided walks, picnic & braai, 079 569 0019.

• 30 Nov (last Sun monthly), 11am, Yellowwood Park, CROW OPEN DAY TOUR, CROW (Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife), 031 – 462 1127, R25pp.

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Farmhouse Magic at Granny Mouse Country House

When you hear the words farmhouse, one thinks of a rustic building, offering the very basic of amenities, where one has to “rough it” a little, and nothing could be further from that image than the Farmhouse at Granny Mouse.

This unique and tastefully decorated holiday house oozes the charm of a farmhouse and combines the tranquillity of nature with sophistication and elegance, including the provision of a self-catering kitchen complete with dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.

Located a mere 900m from the main Granny Mouse Country House and Spa entrance, the Farmhouse at Granny Mouse has been designed with family in mind.

Catering for up to 12 guests, the farmhouse boasts a large living/TV room area, a large open plan dining room and kitchen area, all of which opens out onto a spacious undercover balcony/braai area, complete with a 12-seater outdoor dining area, a large level garden and pool for those hot Midlands days.

your friends to join you, that’s even better.

And so it was that we found ourselves at The Farmhouse at Granny Mouse that sleeps 12 comfortably. The attention to detail and the furnishings are simply exquisite – no money has been spared and total luxury is what you can expect. A massive square dining room table just off the kitchen ensures there is room for everyone at the same table. An ample selection of games and magazines ensured that the kids and adults were kept busy, and the private pool and entertainment area provided loads of room to relax. The house is serviced by two ladies, so you don’t need to worry about washing the dishes or tidying up – the last thing you want to do on holiday.

The Farmhouse at Granny Mouse is good value for money and is a totally luxurious treat. It’s great for your year-end family break or corporate getaways with your team.

Perfect for family getaways, the Farmhouse at Granny Mouse is fully serviced, and the Granny Mouse team offer a personal shopping and delivery option for a small fee, and better yet, if self-catering is not your style, farmhouse guests are welcome to dine and use all the facilities at the main hotel.

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Fabulous Family Pantomime The annual KickstArt pantomime is a muchanticipated event on Durban’s calendar, and this year the company is set to dazzle old and young alike with the magical adventures of Aladdin and his enchanted lamp, which comes to the Elizabeth Sneddon theatre from 5 December until 11 January.

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