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3, 6-8, 10, 12, 15, 17-18, 81-84, 86-89, 94 Everyday Life 4 Editor’s Life 5 La Lucia Mall 9 Jam Clothing 11 Hugh Mathie Beds 13 Dermikelp 14 Sterimar 16 City View 19 SmartMind Technologies 20 Delicious Life 21 Business Life 22-25, 27-30 Home Life 26 Designer Blinds & Floors 31, 33-35, 37-40 Healthy Life 32 Bone Density & Breast Care

Centre Inc. 36 The Surgical Screening Clinic 41 SmartSlim 42 Gold Series Challenge 43-47 Beautiful Life 48-56 Kids’ Life 57 Durban Ice Arena 58-59, 61-63, 65-71 Educated Life 60 Kidz Corner 64 Kumon 72-80 Party Life 85 B.O.N. Natural Oils 90-93 Busy Life 95 Classifieds

Editor: Alice Leah • editor@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 5) Sub-Editor: Sarah Mackintosh • sarah@mumsmail.com • 072 384 9553 Accounts: Daniella Fensome • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 3) Enquiries: Natalie Wilcox • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 1) Advertising Sales: Bev Delew • bev@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 4) Tercia Schick • tercia@mumsmail.com • 082 781 8611 Designer: Wendy Offer Models: Trent, Chantelle, Greg and Rogan Prince Photographer: Helene Grung, Light.Capture.Create, 071 208 3447, light.capture.create@gmail.com The past is your lesson.

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A total of just over R208 000 was raised for The Sunflower Fund to use for the tissue typing of potential bone marrow stem cell donors for inclusion on the South African Bone Marrow Registry. The more donors on the registry the more hope patients diagnosed with leukaemia have of finding their life saving donor match.

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Meet the Cover Star October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Chantelle Prince is a Durban North mom and businesswoman who is currently fighting breast cancer.

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a similar experience, Chantelle has this advice: keep a positive mind, be around other people all the time, and learn to appreciate what you have and love life for what it is!

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As medical aid is not covering all of her costs, Chantelle’s friends are holding a fundraiser to help her cover the medical costs. It will be a snacks and drinks evening on 30 October from 6.30pm to 9.30pm in Umhlanga. Tickets cost R50 and include wine and snacks. There will also be drinks Their sons, Rogan and Trent, are four and on sale, as well as some wonderful items on seven years old and they attend Glenashley auction and for sale in secret envelopes.

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The Robin Hood Foundation is proud to present A Decade of Miracles, a commemorative coffee table book coauthored by the Robin Hood Foundation committee and beautifully designed by Chilli Source Design and Cherish. The book is a pictorial collection of some of the many projects the Robin Hood Foundation has conducted over the past ten years. A Decade of Miracles is testimony to the hundreds of volunteers who have helped those in need.

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This year’s Christmas Country Fair will take place on Wednesday and Thursday 28 and 29 October at Collisheen Estate, inland from Ballito.

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Help us care for all the needy older folk in the Durban and surrounding areas, by simply donating unwanted and unused items such as clothing, books, crockery, furniture, etc.

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Absolutely Awesome South Africa

The book will be launched on 15 October at Books and Books, Kensington Square, Durban North at 5.30pm for 6.30pm.

Derryn Campbell, who so inspired us with her best-selling book, Awesome South Africa, brings us a new and exhilarating glimpse into the wonder of the Rainbow Nation. This volume is titled Absolutely Awesome South Africa and is an intriguing and witty look into the heart of South Africa.

To RSVP for the launch e-mail admin@booksandbooks.co.za or phone 031 – 563 6288.

Derryn is a passionate South African who has ignited the hearts of many with a love for South Africa that can only be experienced by embracing all this country has to offer. Derryn is confident that this book will be even more fun and interesting than her first book which has sold over 60 000 copies and was shortlisted for the Nielsen Booksellers’ Choice Award. The brilliance behind the creativity displayed in this book is Kirsty Stirton. Her captivating design on each page vibrantly reflects the diversity and richness of the country. The book has 220 pages of colourful graphics and photographs, including fun pages which depict those everyday ‘only in South Africa’ moments, trivia from our past, a celebration of our heritage and the beauty of our country.

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Union Canvas: Innovative, Competitive and Unique

Quality, service, knowledge and dependability have made Union Canvas one of the largest manufacturers in the industry with a growing list of satisfied customers.

Established in 1936, the company began from a small branch in Coventry Road, Durban, where they manufactured a wide range of tents and related products on a small scale. Since then, the business has grown from a team of ten to a flourishing enterprise of thirty staff and has become recognised for providing a vast range of quality products and personalised service to a broad base of customers. Union Canvas is a 100% black-owned company specialising in the manufacture of custom-made products.

The company is well-known for maintaining the highest quality and safety standards, as well as its excellent customer rapport. To this end, Union Canvas, a member of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has managed to secure several blue-chip clients.

Union Canvas is committed to striving for perfection and exceeding the current

standard of excellence. The company possesses the necessary resources and infrastructure to produce a vast range of unique and good quality products. These include: • Dome tents in various sizes, frame tents, cottage-style tents and military-style tents.

• Function tents, marquees, bell tents, disaster relief tents, gazebos and canopies.

• Shower cubicles (PVC and polyethylene canvas). • Tarpaulins and tautliner curtains.

• Various covers for umbrellas, outdoor camping accessories, jacuzzi, swimming pools, pool tables, braai stands, washing machines, air-con units and furniture. • Bags (promotional, laundry, fishing, post office, money bags and school bags). • Wide range of awnings for home and shop fronts. • Rollup blinds for patios, indoors and lapas.

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Blinds, Décor and Shutters Blinds, Decor and Shutters has retail outlets situated in the Hirsch’s Homestores in Gauteng, Pretoria and throughout Kwa-Zulu Natal, namely Gateway, Springfield Park, Ballito and Hillcrest. All branches are open seven days a week for your convenience.

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They are suppliers of quality shutters and window blinds – wooden, Venetian, roller, Roman, bamboo, panel, vertical and outdoor blinds.

They recently launched high gloss basswood slatting – this unique piano paint technology with UVA resistance enhances the high gloss lustre. The Designer Roller Blind collection boasts 137 fabrics comprising of block-outs and transluscents in a spectrum of trendy designs, colour shades and tones – also available in Roman and panel blinds.

Contact: Chantal (Head Office) on 0861 332 677 or Lolly (Gateway store) on 031 – 566 7002.

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View their new Double Roller System – Day/ Night Blind – these blinds offer the best of both worlds! It combines the benefit of two roller blinds on one bracket (e.g. one Shadeweave screen blind and the other a block-out blind for total light control). Each blind is controlled separately with its own control chain mechanism, which allows the flexibility of having either soft filtering light or room darkening during the day, and the privacy required at night which makes this the perfect day/night blind.

Should you need expert advice on window coverings, whether it is for your home or office space, contact your nearest outlet.

They will arrange for a sales representative to show you the complete range of samples and help you make the right choice.

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Designer Blinds & Floors

Beautiful Solutions for your Windows Whether you’re looking for privacy, style, or both, it can be a daunting task to choose window treatments. Should you head off to a specialty blind store, your local home centre, or shop online? How formal should you go, or how sheer? And how come your stylish friends always seem to get it right?

And then there is the eternal question of whether to go for curtains or blinds/ shutters?

“Windows are a great focal point in a room and the treatment you choose should be both decorative and functional,” says Jenny.

“Thankfully, we’ve come a long way from the days of the mini aluminium venetian blind. Now you can dress up a room in so many different ways without it costing an arm and a leg.”

Jenny from Designer Blinds and Floors Durban will put you on the right track. She operates from a ‘mobile showroom’ and is able to visit your home or office to give you a free consultation to take the guesswork out of shopping and to provide you with practical and beautiful solutions for your windows.

Jenny now offers a stunning but simple classic range of curtains and stylish rods which she can turn around in seven working days!

Call Jenny on 083 260 5066 for a no-obligation, free consultation or have a look at her website on www.designerblindsandflooring.co.za.

STYLISH, CLASSY, ELEGANT SHUTTERS FROM DESIGNER BLINDS & FLOORS DURBAN

NEW!!! Designer Custom Made curtains in 10 working days at seriously affordable prices from Designer Blinds and Floors CALL JENNY HOWARTH:

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Project Dog: Passionate About Animal Rights Project Dog is a non-profit organisation that is run by a small and dedicated group of people who are passionate about the rights of all animals and committed to giving every dog the opportunity of a healthy and happy life.

rehabilitate and home the dogs. For this reason, they are extremely grateful for any donation or contribution made to Project Dog – no matter how big or small.

If you are able to offer any help, please click through to the “Help Us” page on their They do this through rehabilitation, which website. is most often implemented by the network of “foster parents” of Project Dog, and they also place each dog in a good home, and in a home that is suitable for the personality of the dog.

As a pro-life organisation, they are committed to helping each and every dog that they rescue – regardless of breed, size or background. Each dog is treated with kindness and dignity until such time as they find the perfect match in terms of their new home.

The organisation is largely funded by the same people who foster, care for,

Visit www.projectdog.co.za or e-mail Quicha on quichamorgado@gmail.com.

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• We manufacture, market and repair different trampolines of all sizes (pit and standing models - starting from R4000) • 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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Beneficiary Nomination When nominating beneficiaries for your will, there are a number of important factors to consider.

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Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act 24 of 1956 (PFA) declares that the trustees of your retirement fund are committed to ensure that your dependants are beneficiaries of your retirement savings upon your death.

The PFA allows that even your parents, a previous spouse or children born out of wedlock may be included in the definition of a dependant and may be eligible to benefits from your retirement funds.

The needs of your parents, your previous spouse, or children born out of wedlock, may overrule your decisions on how your retirement savings should be distributed. It is the task of the trustees of your retirement fund to determine who your dependants are and how much each dependant should benefit.

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Minors The law prevents insurance companies from distributing the proceeds of a policy directly to a child who is under 18 years of age. The funds due to a minor beneficiary must be paid into a trust so that the child will one day benefit from these funds when they are old enough.

The trustees administer the trust together with the legal guardian of the minor. If you want the proceeds of your policy to help with the upbringing of your child, then a guardian must be selected to look after the child until they are no longer a minor.

If you do not want the money to be looked after by a trust you need to name a responsible adult to be the beneficiary.

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Dr Navashree Dhaver Honorary Lecturer (UKZN), Masters in Medicine (O&G) PR. No. 0532789

Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

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Bone Density & Breast Care Centre Inc.

The Bone Density and Breast Care Centre

Mammography

The Bone Density and Breast Care Centre Inc offers full field digital mammography and breast ultrasound for breast cancer screening on modern equipment with high resolution and minimal patient discomfort.

All examinations are charged at medical aid tariffs.

Conveniently located on the first floor of The Square at 250 Umhlanga Rocks Drive on Umhlanga Ridge, in close proximity to the Umhlanga Hospital, the Bone Density and Breast Care Centre is close to all major Annual screening mammography is routes and has safe parking available. generally advised from 40 years of age. Any suspicion of a breast lump prior to this age They work by appointment only to ensure a requires medical assessment which usually smooth workflow without any unnecessary would include an ultrasound examination waiting or delays. of the breast. Annual screening can detect early lesions and in particular breast cancer, which in turn would often require minimal, less invasive and more successful treatment.

Bone Density For appointments and enquiries call 031 – 566 2889 or e-mail reception@ncbbcc.co.za.

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Dr Deseré Ferreira MBChB (Pret)

General Practitioner Afrikaans/English

For the assessment & treatment of communication disorders in children & adults Now practicing in Umhlanga @ Suite 12a Medigate Medical Centre, Gate 2, 1 Medigate Road, Umhlanga Rocks For all appointments contact Avashini on 083 2511511 Avashini@speech-therapy.co.za • www.speech-therapy.co.za

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What is a Cochlear Implant?

A cochlear implant is an electronic medical device that replaces the function of the damaged inner ear. Unlike hearing aids, which make sounds louder, cochlear implants do the work of damaged parts of the inner ear (cochlear) to provide sound signals to the brain.

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Cochlear implants have been used for more than 35 years with great success, initially in children born without hearing and later in adults.

How does a cochlear implant work?

Normally, sound waves travel in the air and are collected by the outer ear to cause tiny vibrations of the ear drum and middle ear bones or ossicles. The sound is then transferred into the inner ear or cochlear, which is filled with fluid and millions of microscopic hair cells that pick up the vibrations and then transfer the information to the brain via the hearing nerve.

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A hearing aid amplifies the sound wave to the inner ear whereas a cochlear implant is placed directly into the cochlear, when the hair cells are no longer working, to directly stimulate the hearing nerve and in turn, pass the electrical information to the brain where it can be interpreted as sound or speech. A cochlear implant takes advantage of how smart and flexible the human brain can be in adapting to the new ‘electronic’ hearing but if done early, can have wonderful results.

To determine if a person is a candidate for a cochlear implant, a comprehensive evaluation will be conducted by a team of experts at the Durban Cochlear Implant Programme.

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PHYSIOTHERAPY

Neil Viranna and Eddie Bodha would like to inform their colleagues, patie and Umhlanga Hospital Medical Centre. The new practices boast the la CONDITIONS TREATED: conditions. Our approach is evidence based in which each patient undergo SPINAL CONDITIONS backache, disc as opposed to the site of pain. The overall aim is to assist in relieving pain degenerative disease, post spinal surgery, of the cornerstones of physiotherapy and in addition to “hands-on” care, of their conditionsinjuries, and to assist in the recurrence whiplash scoliosis, etc. of injuries.

ORTHOPAEDIC CONDITIONS - Fractures, joint Conditions Treated: sprains, muscles and tendon strain injuries, Spinal conditions: - backache, disc degenerativesurgery disease, post osteoarthritis, post joint replacement spinal surgery, whiplash injuries, scoliosis, etc. andconditions post-operative Orthopaedic – Fractures,care. joint sprains, muscle and SPORTS - acute and chronic injuries tendonINJURIES strain injuries, osteoarthritis, post joint replacement surgery post- operative care. ankle sprains, such asand meniscal injuries, Sports Injuries - acute and chronic injuries such as meniscal rotator injuries etc.etc. injuries, ankle sprains,cuff rotator cuff injuries NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS - stroke, Neurological conditions – stroke, head and spinalhead cord injuries, nerve palsies and spinal cord injuries, nerve palsies.

Respiratory conditions – bronchitis, asthma etc RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS - bronchitis, asthma etc.

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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. Hatha/flow yoga.

Class times: Mon & Fri: 8:30am Mon & Wed: 5:30pm Tues & Thurs 9am (TLC for the not fit) & 6pm, Sat 8am Call Peter on 082 570 4554 or visit www.jivanandacentre.co.za.

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The Surgical Screening Clinic

Screen Today For a Better Tomorrow What is screening? Certain diseases are more prevalent in communities due to multifactorial risks, some inherited and some acquired, during an individual’s life-time.

Each person’s overall risk for certain diseases is individualised and unique. Certain cancers like breast, colon, stomach and oesophageal cancers etc. are screened according to established guidelines. Screening can be done using a clinical assessment, endoscopic procedures, radiological investigations, tumour markers (blood test) and genetic markers. One needs to be assessed by a trained clinician to ensure that you are investigated appropriately, according to recommended guidelines, and that the findings are interpreted correctly. The fact is that many benign diseases share a symptom profile and a clinical profile with nonbenign diseases. This overlap in symptoms is responsible for delays in diagnosis and sometimes for non-ideal management.

with The Surgical Screening Clinic, is a specialised clinical diagnostic centre aimed at patients who require investigations for their breast and gastro-intestinal symptoms. They also cover a number of general surgical conditions, including soft tissue masses. This is the first clinical unit to be established outside of a hospital setting offering specialised care from experienced surgeons/clinicians. Patients attending the Durban Breast Clinic can be seen, risk stratified, investigated with ultrasound, biopsied, counselled and educated in their safe and comfortable environment. Their aim is to provide a dedicated service related to all aspects of breast diseases. All medical aids are welcome, with reduced or copayments sometimes necessary.

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Dr Rotham Dental Clinic Dr Rotham is a family dentist who loves working with children. He specialises in teeth cleaning, whitening, normal and wisdom extractions, root canals, crowns or capping, dentures, dental implants and Botox and fillers. He is also a dental surgeon and performs certain procedures in theatre.

Dr Rotham offers some answers to commonly asked questions about oral health.

Should you visit your dentist annually or every six months? He recommends adults visit every six months and children every school holiday (they generally eat more sweets, making them prone to cavities).

Although cavities tend to decrease with age, periodontal (gum and bone) diseases do increase.

What are the worst culprits for causing bad breath? Bad breath (halitosis) is usually simply from not visiting a dentist. Calculus, plaque, gingivitis (poor oral hygiene), rotten teeth and not drinking enough water are

also the main culprits for halitosis.

How important is flossing, really? It’s vitally important. Only floss the teeth you want to keep!

What is a healthy mouth? A healthy mouth is squeaky clean teeth and healthy gums (that do not bleed).

Does genetics play a part in whether you have good teeth or bad teeth? Genetics may contribute to the anatomy (look) of your teeth, but it all boils down to good oral care and diet.

Is a hard toothbrush better that a soft one?

No. Always use a soft brush and brush from the gum line to biting surface of teeth. Never scrub your teeth by brushing horizontally.

An electric toothbrush is recommended to prevent incorrect brushing.

Contact Dr Rotham on 031 – 566 2493, 072 122 7276 (emergency), drrotham@ourdentist.co.za, or visit www.implants.co.za. 325 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Umhlanga Ridge.

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Epidermal skin cancer can present as a scaly red spots, a lump that bleeds or as a nonhealing ulcer/sore. Melanoma skin cancer can arise within a preceding mole that has undergone a change in shape or colour.

Lymphoma can present as dry patches, lumps or ulcers.

Causes: Ultraviolet radiation exposure from sunlight or tanning beds is the main cause of most skin cancer. Fair skinned individuals with light hair and eyes, persons with multiple moles and people with a family history of skin cancer are at highest risk.

Treatment: If treated early, most types of skin cancer can be cured. Treatment of skin cancer can be done surgically or in some cases various non-surgical methods are available that can avoid unnecessary scars.

Untreated, melanoma can be fatal.

Prevention: The regular use of high protection sunscreens reduces the likelihood of developing skin cancer.

Persons at risk need regular skin checks by a dermatologist to identify and treat early or precancerous lesions. If you have multiple moles these need to be checked with a mole scanning device to detect any early and subtle changes as this may suggest a risk of melanoma developing.

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Revitalised Hands Have a look at your hands. What do you see? Do they look hydrated and healthy or do they look sinewy, dry and speckled with age spots? It is common knowledge that a person’s hands and neck generally give away your true age. So how can you improve your hands’ overall skin health?

Firstly, a good manicure with a gentle scrub, some cuticle cutting, moisturising of the nails and hands and a suitable nail shape will do wonders for the general appearance of your hands.

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Relax With a Bit of Face Reflexology When we need to relax, the closest thing is our face and just a few minutes a day can alleviate a lot of the stress we feel.

• Begin with washing your hands and face.

• Take a good quality oil like the Sh’Zen PhytoExquisites Facial Essence with neroli, jasmine and rose, which rejuvenates and revives the skin as well as calms the body.

• Warm the oil in your hands and then apply to the face.

• Tap across your forehead, down your face and end by slapping along the jaw line – repeat three times.

• Squeeze both your eyebrows with the thumbs and index fingers, starting at the nose – squeeze the entire length of the brow. Repeat three times.

• Press the middle of the cheeks with two fingers of each hand and release. Repeat three times.

• Press the sides of the eyes (hollow area) on both sides of the forehead with your middle finger and hold and release – repeat three times.

• Then place both cupped palms over the eyes to create total darkness, release and repeat three times.

• Finally, cup your whole face with both hands, leaving the nose open. Breathe in through your nose and out of the mouth.

Repeat three times and release.

• Shake hands to work out.

• Have a glass of water.

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The Tummy Rub Oil Say no to stretch marks! Protect your tummy, boobs, hips and thighs against pregnancy stretch marks with Mama Mio’s super-elasticising Omega-packed blend of organic oils. This is the gold standard in bump care.

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Is the Sugar in Formula Safe for your Baby?

baby, you would want lactose to be listed first and sucrose not to even to be on the list (lactose is good and sucrose is bad).

Did you know that infant formula contains Visit the ‘Baby Yum Yum SA’ Facebook sugar and that this could have an impact on page for more information and your baby’s health? Not all sugars are bad discussions on formula and nutrition. though, and it’s important to understand the difference between what is meant by WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has three ‘sugars’ and carbohydrates. The basics to Veratemp Non-Contact Thermometres remember around ‘sugars’ for nutrition is to give away, courtesy of BabyYumYum. that there are simple carbohydrates (the Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. sugars) and complex carbohydrates (the fibres and starches).

Both formula milk and breast milk contain “sugars”. The primary carbohydrate found in breastmilk is lactose, which is not only an important source of energy, but also has a vital role to play in the absorption of other micronutrients such as calcium. Lactose also has a prebiotic function, which improves the microflora in the infant’s gut which has been shown to reduce allergy risks and strengthen infants’ immune systems. So parents shouldn’t be concerned whether formula contains sugar, but rather the type of simple carbohydrates it contains and whether a product naturally contains these sugars (like with lactose) or whether they are added to a product.

Read the ingredients list to find out which ‘sugars’ the formula predominantly contains. Ingredients should be listed in descending order, so the first ingredient listed is the most prevalent in the product.

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Discover a New World Outdoors Welcome to a new world outdoors, filled with great excitement and imagination, offering children a new dimension of playing in the garden or the school playground.

Wendies 4 Kids design, build and manufacture children’s Wendy houses, forts, elevated play houses and customised furniture for children of all ages to play safely in and enjoy. They have created the sizes, styles and dimensions of all their play houses to suit gardens of all sizes and to not only be an amusement for the kids, but a pleasure to look at too. All their Wendy houses and play houses are manufactured for exterior use and are painted with high quality exterior lead-free paint.

Furniture 4 Kids offers a variety of Wendy house and fort furniture to complement all of the Wendies 4 Kids products, and continuously adds to the overall experience of creating a new and imaginative world outdoors. Their stylish bedroom furniture range complements any size bedroom and offers themes and designs to suit boys and girls of all ages.

Wendies 4 Kids and Furniture 4 Kids are centrally located in North Coast Road, Durban North, where they manufacture all of their products. They supply countrywide, offering very easy to assemble DIY flat pack kits of all of their products which are couriered or delivered to your door.

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Don’t be Chicken this Pox Season Itching, scratching, blisters, grumpy and sore are often the first thoughts that come to mind when we hear the word ‘chickenpox’.

Enough to make mums cringe, and unfortunately this is the time of year when the virus seems to be most prominent. Even those children who have been vaccinated can get mild cases of the chickenpox virus. It is vital that all efforts are made not to scratch – but try telling that to a young child!

PoxClin CoolMousse has been developed to provide relief from the itching and burning sensations that are most commonly associated with the chickenpox virus. It calms and cools whilst caring for the skin.

The key ingredient is aloe extract, which helps soothe the skin as well as protect the skin from harmful bacteria.

PoxClin CoolMousse is easy to apply. It is lightweight and leaves no excess residue.

One of the beauties of PoxClin is that it can be applied as often as is needed. The more frequently it is applied, the more relief it provides and the less scratching occurs.

However, do not use continuously for more than 30 days. It does not need to be kept in the fridge, but it does enhance the cooling and soothing effect. Less scratching reduces the risk of rupturing blisters and lessens the chance of secondary infections and scarring.

PoxClin CoolMousse has no known sideeffects or interference with other medication and is available at all leading pharmacies.

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R S P A Theatre School

Performance | Communication| Productions |Exams | Workshops |Camps With over 20 years experience in the field of performing arts and 300 + students attending our extra mural programmes, what are you waiting for? visit www.rspa.co.za for further information and 2016 enrolment.

031 826 9644 facebook.com/rspa.co.za info@rspa.co.za

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Fifteen Puzzle: A Pocket-Sized Puzzle Classic

BALLITO CAMPUS 8am & 10am 1 Ballito Drive maryke@grace.za.org

One of the world’s most recognised and popular brainteasers, the classic Fifteen Puzzle has been a favourite for generations.

Players scramble the numbers then attempt to slide them back in order from one to 15. The Fifteen Puzzle travels easily for an on-the-go challenge and its retro design appeals to puzzlers of all ages!

RIVERSIDE CAMPUS Birth - Grade 6

UMHLANGA CAMPUS EVERY SUNDAY www.grace.za.org

ThinkFun’s company mission, when the company began in 1985, was “to translate the brilliant ideas of the craziest Moms Mail Ad_59.5x45mm.indd mathematicians, engineers and inventors into simple toys that can be appreciated by boys and girls around the world.” They still believe this today. ThinkFun products are for people of all ages who want to challenge their minds and sharpen their skills.

ThinkFun is the world’s leader in addictively fun games that build reasoning and creative thinking skills through play.

Fifteen Puzzle is available at most independent toy stores countrywide.

Contact: Jenny Beeton, Think Tank Distributors, 082 267 7519, info@ttdistributors.co.za or visit www.ttdistributors.co.za.

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Kids’ Life Learn to Swim with Michelle www.babydox.co.za BabyDox, the anytime, anywhere, kiddies’ health organiser that simplifies your life!

For MoMs: Vaccination and growth information safely stored online.

For sisters: Bringing you into the digital age by providing an online database to store and access all your clients records.

A Perfect, unique gift option for those who already have everything.

Musical Theatre, Modern & Hip Hop Classes now at Durban North College and in Glenashley 082 333 3321 dance@iwebz.co.za

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

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Available at selected stores or online purchases: www.4akid.co.za info@4akid.co.za • 011 - 656 8290

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Pop Goes the Spaza!

Karin Visagé

Tennis School • Private & Group Coaching • Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced • Pre-school Programme 4 - 5 Year Olds

Wart and Fish has created a great little Spaza-style shopping experience for children at their pop-up shop in Windermere Centre. Did you know that ‘Spaza’ is a recognised slang word meaning ‘a trading store in a rural area’?

What better way to bring the concept of a country store, with a pop-up shop, to the city! Pop-ups are such fun and bring new ideas and exciting goodies to tempt the best of shoppers.

Durban North 083 253 7714 031 - 563 3208

The Wart and Fish Trading Store is an eclectic assortment of colourful, interesting products that are slightly quirky but practical too. The pop-up shop has Melissa and Doug educational toys, puzzles and games for the discerning mom looking for quality items made of wood and made to last. There are some awesome books supplied by Books2You, creatively displayed in a story corner for the younger readers.

Wart and Fish has sourced some really great recycled items from entrepreneurs and has acquired some gorgeous wire and board aeroplanes which have added colour and something to delight the boys. They found a few other Spaza-style items like recycled plastic picnic mats (ideal for the beach) and brooms, buckets and basins – a must at any Spaza shop! Be sure to look for your little wire bicycle-man.

They are keeping their eyes wide open for other interesting ‘local is lekker’ items.

Visit ‘the best little Spaza shop’ at Windermere Centre.

For more information visit the Wart and Fish Facebook page: www.facebook.com/wartandfish.

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Raising Superheroes Raising Superheroes, the follow-up title to The Real Meal Revolution, is a “real food” cookbook that provides parents with the right dietary and nutritional advice and recipes to raise the healthiest, brightest kids possible.

The Real Meal Revolution was all about taking on the global obesity epidemic with a revolutionary approach to eating.

It challenged ingrained beliefs, it sold (and still sells) in record-breaking numbers throughout South Africa, and it changed people’s lives. With Raising Superheroes the authors have now set out to revolutionise the way we feed our children. It’s time, they believe, to challenge the kids’ food industry and our old assumptions; it’s time to give our children the best nutrition possible, and the best start in life.

Raising Superheroes is not a Banting cookbook, and it doesn’t offer no-carb eating for kids. But – in advocating lowsugar, low refined-carb, “real” food eating – it is the Real Meal Revolution’s next step towards changing the world (there will be more!)

About the authors: Professor Tim Noakes is currently the most high-profile scientist in South Africa, and the figurehead of the original Real Meal Revolution. Jonno Proudfoot is a food expert, entrepreneur and adventurer, and the driving force behind the brand. Bridget Surtees is a registered dietician specialising in paediatric nutrition, with many years’ experience in major London and Sydney hospitals.

For more information on the Real Meal Revolution visit www.realmealrevolution.com WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has one copy of Raising Superheroes to give away.

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The Iconic Durban Ice Arena is Back!

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For the past 20 months, the doors of the Durban Ice Rink have been closed as renovations to restore it to its former glory have been underway, and 24 September saw the new and improved Durban Ice Arena open its doors.

So what can you expect from this newly polished gem? Its offerings extend far beyond that of just ice skating, but include great entertainment offerings, tantalising cuisine and a little something for everyone.

Owner Sastri Ramiah has a dedication to the development of the ice-skating sport, and through skating aids such as Bobby Seal and Penny the Penguin, believes that many more children may take to the ice, and hopefully will enter the learn-toskate programmes that the arena will be launching in 2016. Added to this, there will also be a skate shop, which will provide a retail outlet for ice-skates, figure skating dresses, ice-hockey skates and equipment and a range of other ice-skating related items.

The new and improved venue includes a host of private venue areas, ideal for corporate events, team building and special events, such as birthday parties and the like, all overlooking the ice surface below, and flanked by the arena’s own restaurant, providing a range of food and beverage offerings.

Every last detail of this new and exciting venue has been well thought out, from the kiddies’ birthday party packages to the DJ sessions that will take place on a Saturday night, to the complimentary shuttle service from nearby additional parking areas, making the opening of the Durban Ice Arena something to talk about!

For more information visit www.durbanicearena.co.za or call 031 – 332 4597. www.mumsmail.com

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Kiddies’ indoor entertainment with restaurant.

Party packages available.

There are child minders to look after and entertain the children.

R45 unlimited play (Mon to Fri) R45 per hour (Weekends & school holidays) 031 - 566 2000 7 Tetford Circle, Umhlanga info@funkymonkey.co.za www.funkymonkey.co.za

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Fad Diets Are Destroying Us: Fat Free, Carb Free and the Lies We Keep Telling Ourselves There has never been as much nutritional information available. There has also never been as much confusion about a healthy diet!

What works for you does not necessarily work for others. Kerry Hillermann, a registered dietician, aims to keep it simple, to cut through the confusion of nutritional trends or fads and to highlight what is right for you, to provide an effective option for your body to function at its optimal level.

Your nutritional plan should not only account for your individual needs but it should also include meals structured in such a way that considers your tastes as well as your lifestyle. This will make it more sustainable for you.

Have you considered your diet as well as the diet of your family?

1) Are you feeding your family healthy meals?

2) Is your child getting a balanced diet for their age?

3) Are you acquiring all the nutrients that your body needs from your diet?

4) If you and/or your family have food intolerances or allergies are you making sure that you are getting the necessary nutrients from other food sources?

5) Do you feel satisfied for three to four hours after you have eaten a meal?

To eat is necessary… to eat intelligently requires the correct guidance. From nutritional counselling and personalised nutrition and lifestyle plans, right through to Vitality nutrition consultations and so much more - Kerry can assist you, on or off site from her practice, across all age groups.

Contact: 082 414 7588, kerry@hillermann.co.za, 15 Old Main Road, Gillitts. www.mumsmail.com

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 (19 or less) • EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS • Air conditioned classrooms • A warm and “homely” aftercare service • Private school • Registered with the Department of Education Limited space available. We are offering grades 1,2,3, 4 & 5. Coming in 2017 grade 6.

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

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Email us for a copy of our new product brochure, or stop in at our warehouse to get one!

7 Devon Road, Pinetown, Durban, KZN Tel: 031-7029765 • Fax: 031-7026837 Email: info@pandapaints.com

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Kidz Corner

A Home Away From Home Kidz Corner is a happy and loving environment – truly a home away from home. The focus of the curriculum is to create a secure environment where children learn through play and where each child’s happiness is of the essence.

enjoys their art and creative activities, music and rhymes. The toddlers have a separate playground.

Kidz Corner’s excellent reputation for school readiness is evident by the easy transition to Grade 1. As CAPS is the guideline prescribed The CAPS document provided by the for primary education, there is no doubt Education Department is used as a guide that these little ones will become confident for their holistic approach. All children learners in Grade 1. are adequately prepared for Grade R. Extramural activities such as ballet, All children receive a preservative-free Monkeynastics, Busyballers and speech and home cooked meal, with plenty of fresh drama are offered. fruit, juice and water throughout the day. All classrooms are monitored by CCTV cameras The nursery is a cheerful, loving environment to ensure the safety and well-being of the where babies are carefully monitored. They children. do not believe in allowing babies to cry.

The nursery staff is made up of teachers Kidz Corner is an environment where you who have a lot of love and patience for the can leave your child with the peace of mind little ones. The toddler group is a fun group that they are in loving, caring hands. where there is never a dull moment, with eager young learners busily interacting with Contact: 031 – 462 4198 each other. The toddler group thoroughly or kidscorner@iafrica.com.

A HOME AWAY FROM HOME Educating towards Excellence • Long established, community based childcare centre & pre-school • Excellent reputation • 3 months to Grade R • Excellent teachers passionate about children & learning • Creative educational programme • Help with potty training • Nutritious meals • Attractive, hygienic & homely environment & facilities • Hours: 07:00am – 17:15pm • Extramurals: Monkeynastix, ballet, modern dance, speech & drama and Busyballers.

OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND! Limited space available 31 Dove Crescent, Yellowwood Park 031 - 462 4198 • 083 271 5974

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Small “Feet” to Big “Feats” • From 3 months to Grade R • 300m2 astro turf playground • 2 hot meals + 2 snacks daily = healthy + nutritious • 19 CCTV cameras • Large back-up generator • Colourful, stimulating environment with fantasy areas • Open during school holidays (except 3 weeks over the festive season) • One of the best pre-schools in Durban

“Come & Experience the Magic of Little Noddy” Lisa Pearson 083 445 0504 45 Sixth Avenue, Berea | Tel: 031 309 2064 admin@littlenoddy.co.za | www.littlenoddy.co.za

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Does Your Child Use an iPad?

Eye Care Awareness Month is observed from 21 September to 18 October and as such, Nugent Family Optometrists offer some tips for protecting your children’s eyes.

There are coatings that can protect your eyes by selectively filtering out the harmful light and allowing the good light through.

The immediate benefits are preserving your overall wellbeing by allowing the essential visible light, including healthy blue light which improves sleep/wake cycles, mood and memory and improved vision. The lifelong benefit of protecting your eyes is reducing the risk of developing macular degeneration and cataracts.

With so many schools switching over to tablets and iPads, Glenn Nugent says it is important to be informed about a phenomenon called ‘blue light’. There is good and bad blue light. Light, including healthy blue light, plays an important role in your everyday life. It is fundamental for your vision and overall wellbeing, regulation of Nugent Family Optometrists has been sleep/wake cycles, mood and memory. looking after Durban North families’ vision since 1995 and they have recently expanded However, light can also cause premature into Glenashley. Glenn Nugent took over an eye ageing, manifesting as cataracts and existing practice in Ashley Avenue (next to macular degeneration. Sources of harmful Eastman’s Spar) at the beginning of 2014. blue light include Blue-Violet light from the The Durban North practice has recently had sun and LED and fluorescent light sources a face lift and is looking awesome! which are incorporated in computers, tablets and smartphones.

Contact 031 – 563 2108 or visit www.nugentfamilyoptom.co.za.

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

*Quality childcare 3 months to Grade R* *Excellent structured learning programme* *Friendly, family atmosphere* *Nutritious meals* *CCTV* *Spacious air conditioned classrooms* *Astroturf playground *Sibling discount* *Safe, well equipped outdoor play area* *Opening hours 7am to 5:30pm*

Baby Nursery • State of the art • Environmentally friendly (Green/Natural cleaning agents ONLY) • CCTV 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) • Help with potty training • Occupational Therapist & Speech Therapist on board

Contact Number: (031) 564 2712 E-mail: info@playlearn.co.za

Feeder School: Hamptons Primary School Afternoon clubs include sport, home economics and friends through play

ENrolmENts for 2016 Now opEN

OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND 145 UMHLANGA ROCKS DRIVE, DURBAN NORTH

031 - 563 7597 • 079 884 5189 info.junglec@iafrica.com • www.junglecubs.co.za Limited space available. Hours: 06:45 - 17:15

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A KID’S HOME AWAY FROM HOME! 133 INNES ROAD, Enrolments for 2016 now open 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 • CCTV Camera • Aftercare now available

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

Let us nurture your child in a safe, loving environment.

NURSERY, PRE SCHOOL & AFTERCARE

Registration Open for 2016

WE TEACH, mOdEL, ANd ENCOURAgE A LOvE OF LEARNiNg ANd COmPASSiON FOR OTHERS

AN AFTERCARE THAT FEELS LikE HOmE • We collect from schools in Durban North • A cooked lunch & snack is provided • Individualised help with homework • Care during play • Holiday care

• Mon - Fri: 7:30am to 12pm • Small Classes • Great Facilities • Individual Attention • Loving Teachers • Aftercare

145 UmHLANgA ROCkS dRivE, dURBAN NORTH 031 - 563 7597 • 079 884 5189 info.junglec@iafrica.com • www.junglecubs.co.za

031 572 2256 • seedlings@harvestchurch.co.za 1 Wincanton Way, Somerset Park

Soaring to Excellence!

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

Hours: 7am - 5:30pm

Contact Michelle 031 572 3597 or 083 564 0674 30 Sunshine Drive, Sunningdale www.sunningdalepreprimary.co.za 63

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Kumon

Discover the Joy of Learning

Educating children is becoming more complex. Children are growing up in a technological, visual and fast moving environment and sometimes lack the concentration and self-discipline necessary for effective learning. Children expect learning and consolidation to be instantaneous and when problems occur they can sometimes lose confidence in their abilities.

Some students, despite having the ability to master new concepts, find themselves falling behind because they lack the basic skills necessary to assimilate new information. Sometimes the students in this situation can develop poor attitudes towards their studies. Often students lose out on grasping those basic skills at an early age and therefore their performance deteriorates annually. Kumon is not a replacement for work done at school. This is a method of learning that complements and supplements the school curriculum

and assists students to develop the basic skills needed for successful learning, giving children the opportunity and the time needed to master concepts before moving on. Kumon’s “back-to-basics” approach allows the students, regardless of age and ability, to go back to where his/her problems first started, fill in those gaps, and move back towards curriculum level at a steady pace, and in many cases enables children to study above their grade level confidently.

There should be no gaps in a student’s knowledge that could hamper their progress at a later stage. By giving students a solid understanding of the fundamentals, the Maths and the English programmes enhance concentration, develop good study habits, increase self-confidence, and best of all, help children experience a sense of achievement every day. They discover the joy of learning.

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Cottonfield Pre-Primary 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

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

Pre-school

We bring out the best in your child

“Life’s Journey begins here”

• 7am to 5pm • Ages 2 to 6 years • Hot Meals Provided • School Readiness •Qualified Teachers • Close to Bus Routes

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

ENROL NOW!

Est. 2003

Tel: 031 564 3656 Tammi 079 502 3793

EnRolMEnTS foR 2016 now oPEn 031 - 312 1234 56 Silver Avenue, Windermere

3 Old Mill Way, Durban North

e-mail: tammis2404@gmail.com

NICOLA BUHR

Psychoeducational assessments Career guidance & assessment School readiness Individual therapy Play therapy info@nicolabuhr.co.za 082 854 6902 www.nicolabuhr.co.za 461 Innes Road, Morningside

Experienced Maths teacher (more than 27 years’ experience) offering extra Maths group lessons for grades 1 to 10 • Mondays to Thursdays and/or Saturdays from 3 to 5pm or 5 to 7pm • GLEN ANIL AREA Shereen • 083 776 1866

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Educational Psychologist M Soc Sc (Educational Psychology) P r. N o . 0 8 6 0 0 3 0 5 8 1 0 0 3

SKS CLASS OF MATHS

Est. 2001

• Ages 3 months to 4 yrs • A home away from home • Safe & secure environment • Structured learning facility • All meals & beverages provided • Babysitting Services Ring Time includes: • Craft Lessons • Baker Baker • Singing • Dancing • Story-telling • Numerical • ABCs • Shapes Optional extra – Pottery

Enrolments for 2015 still open 031 – 201 0062 • 082 895 1197

Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Training • National Diploma • Higher Certificate • Childminder’s Course

REGISTER NOW FOR 2016 Nationally accredited training programmes.

Part time and distance learning study options.

Email: durban@montessorisa.co.za for futher details www.montessorisa.co.za • www.facebook.com/montessori.centre.sa

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Individual Career Guidance Would you like to plan your future? Do you know what career or study course to follow?

Graham Halse, Educational Psychologist, offers individual career guidance to Grade 11 and 12 pupils. As an educational psychologist with over 20 years’ experience, he specialises in career counselling. The assessment takes approximately three hours, depending on individual needs, and the tests are administered and standardised for all South Africans by the Human Sciences Research Council.

The careers assessment consists of: • An intake interview • A personality questionnaire • A broad based interest inventory • A work values questionnaire • A specific interest inventory • Recommendations of options to consider • Parental interview (explanation of test results) • Printouts of suitable career descriptions • 10 page report of test results and recommendations • Free follow-up at any time to review progress made.

Additional assessments can also be done

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for study methods, time management, goal setting, exam anxiety, school readiness, subject choice, emotional or behavioural counselling and parental guidance.

Individual subject choice assessment Graham also offers individual subject choice assessment to Grade 9 pupils. He can assist pupils in making the right choice of subjects which may influence their eventual choice of career. The assessment takes about two hours, depending on individual needs.

The subject choice assessment consists of: • An intake interview • A broad based interest inventory • A cognitive assessment – this looks at the learner’s strength in vocabulary, comprehension, verbal reasoning, mathematical problems, memory and the ability to see things in two and three dimensions • Recommendations of options to consider • Parental interview (explanation of results) • Written report of findings.

Contact Graham Halse on 031 – 209 4567 or 083 255 2455 for an appointment.

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031 - 209 4567

grahamhalse@telkomsa.net

MONTESSORI UMHLANGA PRE - SCHOOL & AFTERCARE 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

BROADACRES PREPRIMARY 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

Are you concerned about your primary school child’s progress at school? Do something about it now. Susan Parfitt has years of teaching and remedial experience: let her help your child to succeed.

Call her on 072 456 5541 or e-mail sue@antbooks.co.za

Educational Psychologist

MEd. (ED PSYCH) | PR NO. 0406 945

• Learning Difficulties • School Readiness • Subject Choice • Career Guidance • Emotional & Behavioural Issues • Play Therapy • ADHD • Educational Assessments Durban North 082 969 2357 | 031 - 564 3540 beartpsych@gmail.com

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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Textbooks and Stationery for School

031 - 561 2371 074 135 9511

littleeinsteinsdbn@gmail.com

Christine McLaren is the owner of Cruising Edu, a Hillcrest-based business that offers textbooks and stationery direct to the public at discounted prices.

Christine feels that Cruising Edu is meeting the need for quality stationery at affordable prices. Nowadays, school stationery requirements seem to be ever-increasing and that puts strain on every household budget at a time of the year when they least need it. Cruising Edu reduces the expense and removes the hassle out of the year-end rush of buying stationery and textbooks.

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Umhlanga

Enrolments now open for 2016

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 Drop off bin at Mum’s Mail offices in Durban North

Parents can send their child’s stationery and book list requirements and then Cruising Edu will send them a no-obligation quote.

The customer’s order is then delivered to their door. What could be easier?

From glue to pens they stock all kinds of desktop stationery. Whether you are looking for your annual back-to-school stationery or simply need to top up your pencil box, you can browse their website to find what you need. They also stock teacher stationery supplies like posters as well as e-books.

They can handle big orders too! If you are preparing a tender for school textbooks or stationery, then contact them with what you need. They can offer some really impressive discounts on those big orders.

Contact Cruising Edu with your textbook and stationery requirements on 083 776 2974, christine@cruisingedu.co.za or visit www.cruisingedu.co.za.

PRE SCHOOL Celebrating 21 years of quality education AT NO EXTRA COST

Computer Lessons, Arts & Crafts, Dance & Music, Tumbling Toddlers Programme, 3 Nutritious Meals, Holiday & Aftercare (7am - 5pm all year)

www.epcotpreschool.co.za

WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has a R350 Cruising Edu voucher to give away.

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Est. 1994

031 564 4051 • 083 299 5080

7 Newport Avenue, Durban North

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LITTLE LYONS PRESCHOOL

LImItEd SpaCE For 2016 appLICantS

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

Contact: debbie Lyon 082 560 1396 | La Lucia debbie.lyon@live.com www.littlelyonspreschool.co.za

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“INSPIRING TEACHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN”

Montessori Pre-School Shining At Every Level

Register now for your Higher Certificate (NQF Level 5) in Early Childhood Development with Caversham!

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11 Ribston Place, Dawncliffe, Westville

We offer: • Practical life, numeracy, literacy, Enrolments for 2016 sensorial, cultural, & art in our NOW curriculum • Individual attention guaranteed • Age group between OPEN 2 years – 6 years.

Contact our Head Office on 031 206 2000 admin@cavershaminstitute.co.za www.cavershaminstitute.co.za Like our Facebook Page

Khoshika Doolabh (Directress - ETDP - SETA ACCREDITED)

083 666 6806 • 031 - 266 2206 lstars.montessori@gmail.com

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Alternative Options for Treatment of Ill Health: Isotherapy a specific disease and produces disease.

The body does not regard its own reaction products as foreign, and thus fails to start a counter-reaction. If the disease-specific reaction products are altered so that when they are put back into the body (in the form of specialised medicine), they are no longer recognised, they cause a counter-reaction, stimulating the immune system’s counterreaction. A special technique is used to The immune system, which is made up of transform the body’s own antibodies special cells, proteins, tissues and organs, (soldiers) into antigens (enemies). defends people against germs and microorganisms. In most cases, the immune Indications for treatment: • Most autosystem does a great job of keeping people immune conditions. • Severe exogenous healthy and preventing infections. But and chronic allergy related conditions such sometimes problems with the immune as psoriasis, eczema, asthma, hay fever system can lead to illness and infection. This and sinusitis. • Collagen diseases such as is where Isotherapy is used. It deals with rheumatic and arthritic diseases. the treatment of the specific disease that Source: Dr Dyason, Homoeopath each individual presents with. The patient’s and Counsellor, 031 – 202 5804, blood contains products such as antibodies, dr.yvonne@telkomsa.net, allergic antibodies, enzymes, and some of www.homoeopath-durban.co.za. the sensitising substances which react to Homoeopathy plays a part in the treatment of all patients, whether suffering from minor or serious illnesses. The principles of prescribed homoeopathic medicine endeavour to treat the cause of the disease and not only the symptoms. There are various treatment protocols. Each protocol deals with a group of associated diseases.

One such treatment is Isotherapy.

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An Active Child is a Healthy and Happy Child South African children are not meeting the recommended levels of physical activity.

South Africa’s leading toy retailer Toys R Us is urging youngsters to get off the couch and become more active.

between twelve and seventeen acquire the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity of moderate to vigorous intensity.

“Kids are just not playing in their free time. Play time has become screen time as Following reports which revealed that more opposed to active time,” says Cassim. than 50% of South African children and youth were not engaging in sufficient levels Parents are encouraged to opt for toys and of exercise, Toys R Us is emphasising that games that promote physical and mental learning and physical activity are equally as stimulation – particularly during the school holidays, which leaves children with more important as being entertained. recreational time. Swing ball, bicycles, trikes Experts advise that participating in as little and action play items such as water and as 60 minutes of physical activity daily could dart blasters are good ideas to encourage contribute significantly toward preventing physical activity through play. Action children from developing chronic diseases. figures, pretend play and dress-up items, building sets and blocks, which promote According to Durban fitness expert, Hayley physical activity, as well as toys which aid Cassim, who has worked in the industry the development of fine and gross motor for more than 25 years with a particular skills, are alternatives that can be used interest in children, only seven percent indoors. of children aged between five and eleven and a further four percent of those aged Source: Toys R Us, www.toysrus.co.za.

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Foam Party Fun is well known for its ‘funtastic’ foam parties, but they also have a range of other exciting things to hire for all age groups.

Soft Play is the perfect alternative party entertainment for children aged four years and under, who do not like the jumping castles.

Ranel 072 6022 308 ranel@cakeflair.co.za www.cakeflair.co.za

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Foam Party Fun has a range of jumping castles as well as unique water slides and foam slides, catering for both young children as well as teens.

They also specialise in teen disco parties, which includes the complete sound system set-up, lighting such as laser lights, disco lights, strobe light and smoke machine and a DJ with up-to-date music.

Also available for hire are: inflatable lights to decorate and enhance any function setup, chocolate fountains, Candy Pop Team (popcorn and candyfloss) and barrel-train rides.

Foam & Inflatable Fun

They are available for birthday parties, school events, church events and family gatherings.

They also manufacture and repair jumping castles and water slides.

Contact: Foam Party Fun: 031 – 301 0661, 072 739 7978, www.foampartyfun.co.za, sales@foampartyfun.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

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Party Life PROFESSIONAL FACE PAINTING 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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BEST PRICES & BEST QUALITY • Lumo Parties • Fancy balloons Cell: 084 455 1101 destiny5tooze@yahoo.com www.durban-face-painting.co.za

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New creative workshops and shops open!

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Party Life At Reptile Party Time excitement is in the air as they celebrate four years of making parties come alive by offering unique demonstrations that are safe, educational and above all, fun. Over the years their colourful, non-venomous snakes, gentle pythons, lizards and creepy crawlies have captivated the minds and imaginations of kids of all ages as they became part of an exciting hands-on animal experience like no other. They offer various packages and optional add-ons to suit your individual budget and entertainment requirements.

All packages share a common goal – to make your child feel special and create a lasting happy memory of the day they partied on the wild side.

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Here’s what parents had to say about their service: “The kids thoroughly enjoyed meeting Dean’s various creatures and were completely entertained by his stories. We can highly recommend Dean as a fun, but really professional part of a birthday party.”

– Vicky Stott.

“Great show Dean! The kiddies sat riveted watching you and your beautiful reptiles while the adults had a chat and a coffee.

Joshi the six year old birthday boy said it was his best birthday ever!” – Sabashnie Govender.

“Thank you so much for making Vaughn’s birthday extra special. Your show was truly amazing. It was so refreshing to see someone with such passion for what they do!” – Helen-Mari Montgomery.

Contact Dean 074 885 7651, reptilepartytime@yahoo.com or visit www.reptilepartytime.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

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

GREAT SPECIALS Prices from R400 - R650

FOAM PITS, JUMPING CASTLES, POPCORN www.jollyjumpers.co.za 082 306 6996 or jollyjumpers@vodamail.co.za

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MINI TOWN

• Hire for parties: R200 for venue & R12 per child & R12 per adult & jumping castle hire R300 • Normal entry fee: R20 per child (age 2 - 13) MINI TOWN • Hire for parties: &venue R25 adult R200 for & R10per per child & R12 per adult •• School groups: R10 per Normal entry fee: R15 per child (age 3 - 13) learner &adult R10 per teacher & R20 per

Event Planning • Décor Hire & Styling • Onsite Co-ordination We are event specialists who offer qualified and experienced event planners to conceptualise, source, plan, set up and co-ordinate your function. We work with private, corporate and bridal clients offering only the best quality and attention to detail.

• Weddings • Corporate Year End Functions • High Teas (Bridal Showers/Kitchen Teas) • Gala Dinners • Cocktail Evenings • Product Launches • Themed Private Parties (16th, 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th etc.)

• Fashion Parties • Pamper Parties

• School groups: R8 per learner & R10 per teacher

“PARTY BY DESIGN” is our slogan, which says it all!

We don’t do ordinary. Posh Party is designed to make your special occasion stylish, unique, personalised and memorable.

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Glamorous and Gruesome Halloween Party A ‘Posh’ Halloween party? Yes, you heard right. With the right mix of gruesome and glamorous elements, your guests are sure to have a blast! Here’s how: • Create invitations with fabulous, spooky elements – think glittery ghosts and sparkly spider webs.

• Dress the table with a shimmery table cloth, along with a gorgeous silver/crystal candelabra with “melting” candles in a ‘pop’ colour – this can be used as the centrepiece for the table, with faux spider webs and pearl strings hanging down – think elegantly evil! Have a backdrop with a similar look and feel printed, along with props for a fun photo-booth.

• A candy table is always a big hit with guests, and provides them with something delicious to take home afterwards. Fill various jars with tricks and treats matching your ‘pop’ colour, adding themed labels.

Designer cobweb cookies will go down well, too! Think of creative packaging for the guests to fill with the candy.

• Set up a ‘spiked’ lemonade station, with jam jars as drinking glasses and colour paper straws to match your ‘pop’ colour.

Add a gruesome gummy eyeball or two to each jar.

Some eerie background tunes will set the mood – have a glamorously gruesome time!

Call or Whatsapp Hassim 083 685 5577 www.partyzonehire.co.za Credit Cards Accepted • Sales & Repairs

Established 1980

• Foam Pit Parties • Jumping Castles • Water Slides • Quad Bikes • Zorb Balls • Mobile Putt Putt • Airborne Adventures • Candy Floss Machines • Popcorn Machines • Bubble Machines • Kids’ Chairs & Tables • Balloons

OCTOBER SPECIAL

Receive 12 helium balloons for your party when hiring a jumping castle. Offer valid for collected rentals only & excludes deliveries.

For more information on a posh party or wedding, contact Tarryn Livsey at tarryn@poshparty.co.za or 078 200 8578, or visit www.poshparty.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

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The reference “Mum’s Mail Balloons” must be quoted at the time of booking.

Tel/Fax: 031 - 205 2074 • 082 906 5450 a/h 083 225 3174 • rentals@tonymiller.co.za

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• BIRTHDAY PARTIES • CORPORATE EVENTS • TEAM BUILDING • GROUP EVENTS

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• Skin care and hygiene is top priority • Paints safe to use • EU-compliant products • Waterbased/easy to remove • Parties also available during school hours

Candy Floss & Popcorn

Play at our venue or we can come to your venue.

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10% OFF OCTOBER

GOLDEN HOURS FAMILY MARKET Uitsig Rd, Dbn North (Near Hyper)

Face painting Games Pamper parties Arts & crafts Corporate fun days School fun days

Gaby 082 701 0300 gabymakeupartist85@gmail.com www.gabysmakeupartistry.wix. com/gabysmakeupartistry

4 October we are turning the market pink to honour Breast Cancer Awareness.

Belinda Dolphin is entertaining!

Spot prizes for people dressed in pink.

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Birthday Pamper Parties!

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

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KIDDIES’ PARTIES & CORPORATE EVENTS

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OCTOBER SPECIAL: Book any PINK party & receive 5% OFF order in October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness!

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Exhilarating Rope Adventure Park at uShaka

I recently had the chance to try out the new Chimp & Zee Rope Adventure Park at uShaka Marine World – wow what a ride! With rope bridges, obstacle courses, climbing nets, zip lines and crossings that are suitable for all ages, this is a fun family adventure not to be missed.

escapade filled with climbing nets and obstacles! The adventure will certainly appeal to your wilder side, boasting 17 different elements and a double zip line over the snorkel lagoon for an added thrill!

It features the longest continuous belay system in Africa – this means there is a continuous rope above your head that is attached to your harness for the entire duration of the journey – so even if you fall, you won’t fall far before the rope catches you. Trained guides are on hand to instruct, The trail starts from the Village Walk and monitor and assist participants. travels over the scenic Sea World and uShaka’s signature phantom ship. The The Chimp & Zee Rope Adventure is open Beginner Rope Adventure offers 18 different daily from 9am to 5pm and costs R150 per elements throughout the journey, complete person. with two exciting zip lines over Rocky Reef and the turtle enclosures. The child-friendly To book call 031 – 332 1167 journey is low to the ground and is an easy or visit www.ushakamarineworld.co.za. introduction to rope adventure!

Written by Sarah Mackintosh The intermediate course is an exhilarating for Mum’s Mail.

STOP PARTY SHOP Masks, Costumes, Dress up Accessories, Props, Deco, Capes, Weapons, Trick or Treat Buckets and much more!

We Also Stock: Disney Party Ranges, Helium, Foil & Latex Balloons, Polystyrene, Packaging, Baking Accessories, Novelty Sweets & Party Packs, Toys, Baby Shower/Hen’s Night Accessories, Edible Cake & Cupcake Images (Personalised or Disney Characters)

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Machine Rental

Candy Floss

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NOVELTY CAKES • CUPCAKES • SUPPLIES • WORKSHOPS

OCTOBER SPECIALS

32 FREE mini vanilla yoghurt cupcakes with any 2D or 3D novelty cakes 16 FREE mini vanilla yoghurt cupcakes with a 30cm image cake (on presentation of this advert)

031 - 569 1625 • www.thelittlecakecompany.co.za orders@thelittlecakecompany.co.za

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

BOOK NOW FOR YOUR YEAR END FUNCTION Children or Corporate shows

Adrian the Magician

8 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. Available Monday - Sunday

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

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

083 966 7417 machinerental@vodamail.co.za

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

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costume carnival 'Cos dressing up is FUN for all ages

Adult & Kids’ FAncy dress Hire • Costumes for school events & parties available

All new Sofia, Elsa and Turtles Mascots!

4 on Broadway, Dbn North 031 563 1561 083 258 0635 • 081 470 4661 www.costumecarnival.co.za

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Bazillions of Balloons Party Have a blast with a Bazillions of Balloons Party. All you need are some inflated ideas, a little ‘hot air’ and a bazillion balloons!

Then watch the kids as they try to bat, catch and pop the party fun!

Invitations: • Create big balloon invitations with party details that grow right before your eyes – write party details on the surface of an inflated balloon using a permanent marker. Deflate the balloon and watch the words shrink. Place the balloon in an envelope and mail it with instructions to blow up the balloon to read the message.

• Blow up the balloons with helium and write the party details on the surface and place balloons in individual boxes and hand deliver. • Write party details on a small piece of paper, roll it up and insert into the balloon before blowing the balloon up. Hand deliver to the guests – the kids will have to pop the balloon to read the invitation.

Deliche`-Mor Confectioners • Kiddie & Adult Birthday Cakes • Cupcakes • Cookies • Designer Biscuits • Wedding Cakes

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• Face Painting • Party Games • Balloon Sculpting • Jumping Castles • Balloon Arches • Sandart • Wall Murals • Party Decor

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2 man band, music from 60s to latest, DJ, Karaoke. Any occasion eastern or western.

Book early for year end functions!

Ricky 061 648 4898 Clive 084 478 5389

Activities: Ideas for this theme are endless.

• Have a clown at the party to make balloon animals, or to teach the kids to make their own balloon animals. • Plan a water balloon party and have all the kids bring an extra set of clothing.

Cake: Bake three round cakes and decorate each one a different colour and give them a liquorice ‘ribbon’ and write a special message on each balloon cake.

Party Bags: • In the party bags you could include a pack of uninflated water balloons for the kids to use at home.

Contact 083 212 6874 roaleen@gmail.com Totally Caked!

Source: 501 TV-Free Party Games for Kids by Penny Warner. www.mumsmail.com

Specialised cakes for all occasions, weddings, birthday cakes, cupcakes, cake pops etc

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Everyday Life Leavit2me is a professional concierge and errand service that provides you with the most elusive product in the world ... Time!

Leavit2me takes the hassle out of your day, leaving you free to spend time doing what really adds value to life and your business. Be it at home or at work, for yourself or your employees, Leavit2me will complete your basic errands with speed, enthusiasm, and efficiency.

Our services include, but are not limited to: · Collection and delivery - post, documents, flowers, etc. · We queue for you - banks, government, licensing, post office, etc. · Personal shopping - groceries, clothes, gifts etc. · Vehicle services - licensing, car wash, tyres etc. · Plan my trip - sourcing quotes, research, co-ordinating etc. · Research services - let us do the leg work. · Plan my party - sourcing quotes, suppliers, décor etc. · Gifting assistance - shopping, wrapping, delivery etc.

UNABRIDGED BIRTH CERTIFICATES - WE ARE THE SPECIALISTS! Remember - as long as it's legal you can Leavit2Me.

031 - 539 4311 • www.leavit2me.co.za

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How to Help • Santa Shoebox supports over 100 000 poor children every year. For these children, this one gift that they receive from the donors is often the only gift they will ever receive. Santa Shoebox operates solely on the support of donors – through sponsorship, pledging kids to support, collections of items, donations of items required for boxes, and time. Contact Lesley Forbes, 083 234 3646, lesley@forbesconsulting.co.za.

• Varsity College Charity Golf Day is on 2 October at Beachwood Country Club. The beneficiary is Masixhasane Literacy project which distributes mobile library units to disadvantaged schools and communities.

Contact Fathima on 031 – 573 2038 or fnaidu@varsitycollege.co.za.

• Reach for a Dream Ladies’ Golf Day at Umhlali Country Club on 15 October from 7.30am. To sponsor or book contact Charmaine Premlal on 031 – 566 2220 or projectskzn@reachforadream.org.za.

• Moms’ Breakfast for Moms with Type 1 Diabetic Children on 24 October from 8am to 12pm at Highfield House, Hillary, Queensburgh. Enjoy a breakfast, guest speakers, lucky draw prizes, raffles and goodie bags. Tickets cost R250. They are appealing for sponsors for goodie bags and prizes. Contact Dawn on dawn@powercon. co.za or 083 556 6229.

PUPPIES FOR ADOPTION

LIZ female, 11 weeks

LOLLY female, 11 weeks

AIDEN male, 9 weeks

ALBANY male, 9 weeks

APRIL female, 9 weeks

ARNIE male, 9 weeks

SALLY female, 1 year

JACKIE female, 8 months

• Night of 100 Stars, CANSA Durban Care Centre’s annual fundraising event, is on 9 November. It is a glittering gala event so save the date! Contact Marlene Pretorius on 078 802 8782 or mpretorius@cansa.org.za.

• Support CROW’s 2015 Golf Day on 13 November at Durban Country Club from 10am. Support KZN’s longest serving wildlife rehabilitation centre. There will be great prizes and lucky draws. Contact Paul on 031 – 462 1127 or info@crowkzn.co.za.

Send your charity information to sarah@mumsmail.com. www.mumsmail.com

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For adoptions: Contact Jenny adoptions@aacldurban.co.za

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Readers’ Life Mum’s Mail had some great feedback from readers who attended the Carnival Kaleidoscope High Tea. ● Love the new venue and the ample parking was an added bonus. It was a perfect day – from the weather, entertainment and the exquisite outfits, to the spoils galore in the goodie bags and the divine spread on the tables! I loved the caramel popcorn, macaroons and choc eclairs. The cherry on top was the decadent Chateau Gateaux red velvet cake. Can’t wait for next year’s high tea. Fatima Randeree-Thandar. ● A huge congratulations on a successful high tea! The function was beautiful and so wonderfully put together – you have a real talent and eye for beauty! A big thank you for allowing Hirsch’s to be a part of the event.

Bianca Hauser. ● Wow, what an amazing event the Mum’s Mail High Tea was! Hats off to you and your team. Twinkle Naiker. ● Thank you to all involved for a fantastic high tea. You really pulled out all the stops and it was marvellous. I really admire you all for the effort and thought that goes into organising such a “grand scale” function – rather you than me! Rose McDonald. ● Wow! I have no words to explain the gratitude of being included in my first Mum’s Mail High Tea. A fun, well organised, exciting, emotional and informative event which I really hope will spike the number of new donors for The Sunflower Fund. Sharleigh Wilken.

Send your letters to editor@mumsmail.com.

All published letters will receive double movie tickets from CineCentre Suncoast and the winning letter, from Sharleigh Wilken, will receive a Chateau Gateaux treat! Visit www.chateaugateaux.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

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.

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We “Heart” Bandana Day National Bandana Day is on 12 October and the slogan this year is “We Heart Bandana Day!” Take a stand and show you care about people with serious blood disorders like leukaemia – buy and wear your bandana on 12 October and contribute towards saving a life.

LESSON OFFER

The campaign is fun, hip and happening and involves Ambassadors of Hope for The Sunflower Fund – Corne Krige with his family, Benito Vergotine, Nonala Tose and Liezel van der Westhuizen.

Book a 1.5 hr lesson during the month of October and bring along a friend for FREE!

The bandana design is fresh, distinctive and is a trendy fashion accessory. Available in eight different colours, it appeals to everyone. Buy your brightly coloured bandana from Pick ‘n Pay, Round Table, selected Makro stores and the online shop, Zando. Funds raised through National Bandana Day go towards paying for the expensive tissue typing (DNA) tests for new stem cell donors to join the South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR).

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Behind the campaign stand the cancer patients who face a very daunting task of fighting for their lives. This unfortunately is a reality for countless people and for many, their only hope is to receive a life-saving stem cell transplant.

For more information on National Bandana Day or becoming a stem cell donor, call the tollfree line on 0800 12 10 82 or visit www.sunflowerfund.org.za.

Sophia, Peter and John Krige. Photo: Antony Smyth (That’s Me Photography). www.mumsmail.com

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Chempac will give away a 2L Vanilla Pearly Hand Soap and a 250ml Hand Soap Dispenser free of charge when R250 or more is spent.

Mention this advert when placing your order to qualify for the discount. Valid until 30 Nov 2015.

Chempac supplies a diverse range of products from: • Cleaning Detergents – All household detergents & industrial detergents – Supplied in small or large quantities.

• Paper Products – All toilet paper and hand towels for home, office and industrial usage.

• Plastic Products – Refuse bags, plastic bags, bubble wrap & pallet wrap.

• Disposable Food Packaging – Polystyrene containers, plastic containers used for catering, take-away or fast food establishments.

orders@chempacdistribution.co.za • www.chempacdistribution.co.za

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Bandana Doggy Fun Walk Get ready for the 2nd Annual Bandana Doggy Fun Walk. This fun, family, outdoor event will take place on Sunday 10 October at the Westville Civic Centre Scout Bowl, 1 William Lester Drive, starting at 9am.

Entrance is only R50, which includes the first dog and owner, plus R30 per additional dog or person. Entrance includes a trendy 2015 Sunflower Bandana and the first 100 entries will also receive a free goodie bag, so pre-registration is highly recommended.

Registration will also take place on the day between 8am and 9am.

costs of adding more potential bone marrow stem cell donors onto The South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR), which will directly give hope to patients living with leukaemia and other life-threatening blood disorders.

National Bandana Day on 12 October is The Sunflower Fund’s biggest national fundraising and awareness campaign of the year, when all South Africans are encouraged to wear their Sunflower Bandanas to show solidarity for cancer patients who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy.

Only socialised dogs on leashes will be allowed entry and wastage bags will be For bookings and more information provided for owners to pick up after their contact Allison Ekstrand pets. Fun, food and entertainment is the on 031 – 266 1148 or e-mail order of the morning and people and furry allison@sunflowerfund.org.za. friends of all ages, colours, and fitness levels For more information on The Sunflower are welcome.

Fund or how to sign up as a bone marrow stem cell donor, visit All proceeds will go to The Sunflower Fund www.sunflowerfund.org.za or contact to pay for the education and tissue typing 0800 12 10 82.

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Join Tanya Visser for a Morning of Gardening Fun

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The Durban branch of the South African Riding for the Disabled Association (SARDA) is hosting a morning of gardening fun with TV personality and editor of The Gardener magazine, Tanya Visser, on Tuesday 6 October at Camp Orchards in Hillcrest.

This breakfast function aims to raise muchneeded funds for the invaluable Therapy in Motion programme that SARDA offers at its centre in Assagay to schools for children with special needs.

Tickets cost R180 and guests will be treated to a morning of Tanya’s offbeat take on gardening, people and places, along with music, meals, lucky draws and a goodie bag, set in the tranquil surrounds of the beautiful Camp Orchards estate. Your support will ensure that SARDA Durban’s unique Therapy in Motion programme continues for children with special needs.

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SARDA is a registered fund-raising organisation with teaching branches in major centres throughout the country.

SARDA’s aim is to provide the opportunity of therapeutic and recreational horse riding for disabled people so that they might benefit in all aspects of their mental, physical and social lives. Their service is provided free of charge.

SARDA Durban was established in 1980 and is situated at Ridgetop Equestrian Centre in Assagay. All funding is used for the care, feeding and stabling of their horses, and for saddles and equipment for their Therapy in Motion horse riding for children with special needs.

To book your tickets, contact Lindsay on 082 449 9237 or e-mail academy@thegardener.co.za.

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Busy Life • 1 – 31 Oct (Tues & Wed), 9am – 12pm (Tues), 6pm – 9pm (Wed), MOSAIC CLASSES, Kloof, www.kznmosaics. co.za, Sheila, sheila@kznmosaics.co.za, R75 p/session + materials.

• 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct (Sat), 9am – 11am, Durban North, PAINTING, DRAWING, METHODS & TECHNIQUES (ages 8 – 18 years), Suzette, 074 178 9388.

• 6 Oct (1st Tues monthly), 9am, LA LUCIA CAKE DECORATORS’ GUILD, La Lucia Library, visitors welcome, cost R20, Liz, 031 – 564 6903, 083 701 0580.

• 10 Oct (2nd Sat monthly), 9am, NORTH COAST ARTISTS’ DEMO & MEETING, Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Glenashley, visitors R40, members R30, refreshments included, www.north-coast-artists.com.

• 30 Oct – 1 Nov, ART EXHIBITION, with Des Freeman, Andrew Mather, Deirdre Schoultz, Johanni Ackermann, Vanessa, 031 – 563 9040.

• 1 Oct (1st Thurs monthly), 8am – 10.30am, KZN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST, Garden Court, Marine Parade, Durban, R160 members, R180 non-members, 031 – 266 2892, info@kznwib.co.za, www.kznwib.co.za.

• 14 Oct (2nd Wed monthly), 7.30am, UMHLANGA WOMEN ACHIEVERS’ NETWORKING BREAKFAST, Gateway Hotel, the UWA is networking organisation that meets on a monthly basis, R140pp (members), R170pp (visitors), to book visit www.umhlangawomenachievers. co.za.

• 23 Oct, 10am, HIRSCH’S WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING, Hirsch’s Springfield, Bianca, 031 – 242 2600, bianca@hirrschs.co.za.

• 29 & 30 Oct, WOMEN’S WORLD AFRICA EXPO, Greenwood Community Hall, 726 Chris Hani Road, Durban North, women from all over Africa will showcase their products, proceeds go towards providing cancer education, screening & prevention programmes, www. wowexpo.co.za.

• 29 Oct, 10am, HIRSCH’S BUSINESS NETWORKING, Hirsch’s Springfield, Bianca, 031 – 242 2600, bianca@ hirrschs.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct (Mon, Thurs, Sat), 8am – 12pm, KLOOF & HIGHWAY SPCA OPEN MARKET DAYS, charity shop, tea garden & nursery open to public, 29 Village Rd, Kloof, 031 – 764 1212/3.

• 1 – 31 Oct (Mon-Thurs), 8am – 3pm, DONATION STATION CHARITY SHOP, 20 Clarence Road, Greyville, donations of new or reusable item gladly accepted, charity shop – all sales directly benefit the children of Child Welfare Durban & District, 031 – 312 9313.

• 2 Oct, VARSITY COLLEGE CHARITY GOLF DAY, Beachwood Country Club, proceeds will go to Masixhasane Literacy project which distributes mobile library units to disadvantaged schools & communities, Fathima, 031 – 573 2038, fnaidu@varsitycollege.co.za.

• 2 Oct, 3pm – 5pm, FUNDRAISING TEA IN SUPPORT OF WOZA MOYA, Audacia Manor, Morningside, R50pp, Shabnum, 082 889 1255, www.firstglimpse.co.za, www. wozamoya.org.za.

• 4 Oct, BALLITO LIONS’ GOLF DAY, fundraiser, appeal for sponsorship/prizes, Gavin, 083 654 6405, info@

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• 15 Oct, 7.30am, REACH FOR A DREAM LADIES’ GOLF DAY, Umhlali Country Club, Charmaine Premlal, 031 – 566 2220, projectskzn@reachforadream.org.za.

• 17 Oct, 9.30am – 12pm, 50 SHADES OF PINK – CUPPA FOR CANSA, Braeside Weddings & Functions, R150pp, pop-up stalls, speakers, fashion show, prizes, dress code: think pink, RSVP Lisa, 032 – 586 0450, chartwelltravel@ vodamail.co.za.

• 24 Oct, 8am, BREAKFAST FOR MOMS WITH DIABETIC CHILDREN, Highfield House, Hillary, Queensburgh, R250pp, includes breakfast, speakers, prizes, goodie bags, sponsors needed, Dawn, 083 566 6229, dawn@ powercon.co.za.

• 24 Oct, 6.30pm, HOLAH BABY HOUSE FUNDRAISER – VIVA LAS VEGAS, The Barnyard Theatre Gateway, R155pp, prizes Leanne, 083 266 1888, leanne@likhonithemba. co.za.

• 24 Oct, 9.30am – 12pm, HOLAH HIGH TEA, Grace Church, Riverside Campus, fundraiser, entertainment by Lisa Bobbert, pop-up shop, lucky draws, raffle, R100pp, Bianca, 082 950 3682, biancathayer@yahoo.co.uk.

• 27 Oct, 7pm, SINAKEKELE FUNDRAISING DINNER, Zimbali, Ballito, R350pp, Lisa Bobbert as MC, music by Digby and the Lullaby, prizes to be won, RSVP Karen, fundraising@sinakekele.org.za.

• 29 Oct, COMMUNITY CHEST CHARITY GOLF DAY, Royal Durban Golf Club, R2000 per 4 ball, dinner, prizes, raffles & more, enter at www.wardevents.co.za or Dave, 082 492 1995, info@wardevents.co.za.

• 29 Oct (last Thurs monthly), 9.30am – 11.30am, GOLDEN PAWS SOCIETY, Kloof & Highway SPCA tea garden, 29 Village Road, Kloof, Barbara, 031 – 764 1212, fundraising@kloofspca.co.za.

• 29 & 30 Oct, 9am – 5pm, THE CHRISTMAS FAIR FUND’S COUNTRY FAIR, Collisheen Estate, Ballito, www.facebook. com/ChristmasFairFund.

• 9 Nov, CANSA NIGHT OF 100 STARS, annual fundraiser for CANSA, a glittering gala event, Marlene Pretorius, 031 – 205 9525, mpretorius@cansa.org.za.

• 13 Nov, 10am, CROW 2015 GOLF DAY, Durban Country Club, support KZN’s longest serving wildlife rehabilitation centre, Paul, 031 – 462 1127, info@crowkzn.co.za.

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

• 1 – 31 Oct, VARIOUS DOMESTIC WORKERS’ COOKING CLASSES, from Umhlanga to Upper Highway, danielle@ pheka.co.za, www.pheka.co.za, 072 261 5192.

• 1 – 31 Oct, VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES, Cooking Cooks, 90 Dawncliffe Rd, Westville, to book e-mail info@ cookingcooks.co.za, 031 – 266 8488, 082 543 0543, www. cookingcooks.co.za.

• 3 Oct, 9am – 5pm, FERMENTING FOOD & BEVERAGE WORKSHOP, Urban Eco Centre, interactive workshop in theory & practice, R680pp, sproutit@telkomsa.net.

• 1 – 31 Oct, various days, QUEST LANGUAGE CENTRES ISIZULU COURSES, learn conversational Zulu, 8-week course, Ballito, La Lucia, Berea, Bluff, Westville, Pinetown, Kloof, Hillcrest, weekly classes, R950pp, Candace, 084 375

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• 1 – 31 Oct, REFLEXOLOGY & MASSAGE COURSES, various dates/times, Durban Massage Course, revolutionary & superior practical training by a chiropractor, beginners to advanced, from R490pp, 072 603 8051, massagedmc@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/DMCmassage.

• 1 – 31 Oct, VARIOUS MASSAGE WORKSHOPS & BEAUTY THERAPY WORKSHOPS, Greenwood Park, from R300 (includes 3 lessons), Sharla, sharlanaidoo@gmail.com, 082 434 6000.

• 1 – 31 Oct, various dates & times, BABY MASSAGE, babies from birth to one year, various venues in Durban, 5-week course, R600pp, Lisa, 072 623 3266, hello@ holisticbaby.co.za, www.holisticbaby.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct, LEARNING BOOSTER WORKSHOPS, Mind Moves Institute, 90 Danville Ave, Glenashley, Michaela, 074 101 2616, michaela.degier@mindmoves.co.za, www. mindmoves.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct, VARIOUS BUSINESS TRAINING COURSES, KZN Business Training Centre, 23 Jan Hofmeyer Rd, Westville, www.kznbusinesstraining.co.za, 031 – 267 1229, nikki@ kznbiz.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct (weekdays), various times, DAILY SCRAPBOOKING CLASSES, Scrapbooking @ J-9’s, 4A Torvale, 4 Moreland Drive, La Lucia, Janine, jay9cc@gmail. com, 083 286 5656.

• 1 – 31 Oct, various days/times, GOODPET TRAINING, dog training, pet behaviour consultations, puppy socialising, adult & senior dog education, Glenwood & Durban, Mari or Tiaan, 084 467 6050, www.goodpet.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct, VARIOUS BEAUTY THERAPY COURSES, The Nail Guru, 39 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Docnor Medical Centre, 031 – 564 2933, info@thenailguru.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct, various dates, 8.30am – 10am, INFANT MASSAGE WORKSHOP, 35 Caefron Ave, Westville, fun dynamic workshop for moms & babies, alison@ infantmassagekzn.co.za, 083 661 6682, www. infantmassagekzn.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct (various days), 9am – 12pm, GLASS BEAD MAKING DEMONSTRATIONS (using Italian Murano Glass), Umlaas Road, Mandi Saunders, 072 266 9188, saunders. mandi71@gmail.com.

• 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct (Sat) 8am – 12pm, STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP, Grades 5 – 7, Glenwood, R998 per child, Liz, 074 182 3428, hitthebooks2@gmail.com.

• 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct (Sat), 9am – 10am, TENSION RELEASING EXERCISES (TRE) WORKSHOP, six simple stretching exercises, safe & easy, all ages, Hazel, hohumhlanga@telkomsa.net, 083 400 5924.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Oct (Tues), 9am – 12pm, WALK IN MOSAIC WORKSHOPS, 50 Haygarth Rd, Kloof, 031 – 764 6454, 083 782 7810, sheila.nichol@gmail.com, www.kznmosaics. co.za.

• 6 & 26 Oct, 9.30am, FREE DOMESTIC TRAINING COURSE, Hirsch’s Springfield, give your domestic worker an opportunity to learn more about appliances, cleanliness, health & safety, booking is essential, Bianca, 031 – 242 2600, bianca@hirschs.co.za.

• 10 Oct, 8.30am, DISCOVERY FRENCH CLASSES FOR CHILDREN, Alliance Francaise de Durban, 22 Sutton Crescent, Morningside, ages 6 to 10, 10-week term, R805 per term, Fanny, 031 – 312 9582, courses.afdurban@

alliance.org.za, www.alliance.org.za.

• 10 Oct, 2pm – 5pm, CHRISTMAS CRAFT MAGIC WORKSHOP with Shelley McLean, for moms & kids, create your own Christmas goodies – crackers, décor ideas, gifting/wrapping/gift boxes, R150pp (includes all materials & refreshments), Shelley, 071 417 1272.

• 10 Oct (Sat), 9.30am – 12pm, STUDY SKILLS FOR PARENTS, Glenwood, informative talk for parents of learners in Senior Primary or high school, R195pp, 074 182 3428, hitthebooks2@gmail.com.

• 13 Oct, 8am – 10am, TIME MANAGEMENT FOR TOP ACHIEVERS, Westville Country Club, Cindy Norcott will share her tips on how to manage yourself & your time better & be more productive, snacks & refreshments will be served, R180pp, e-mail danielle@proappoint.co.za to book.

• 15 Oct, 8am – 1pm, KEYS TO DEALING WITH STRESS & ANXIETY, Robyndale Conference Centre, 10 Msenga Road, Kloof, R900pp (includes booklet, refreshments & lunch), Erika Coetzee, 083 783 0530, erika@erikacoetzee. com.

• 16 Oct, 8am – 1pm, DEALING WITH DIVORCE & HEALING THEREAFTER, Robyndale Conference Centre, Kloof, R900pp (includes booklet, refreshments & lunch), Erika Coetzee, 083 783 0530, erika@erikacoetzee.com.

• 21 Oct, 8am – 10am, 15 STEPS TO A BETTER BUSINESS, Westville Country Club, snacks & refreshments will be served, R180pp, e-mail cindy@proappoint.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct (various days & times), COMPUTER EXTRAMURAL LESSONS/E-LEARNER COMPUTER COURSES, learn computer skills in a fun environment, Gr4 – Gr7 levels, Computers4Kids, 124 Ridgeton Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Marlini, 074 113 8364, umhlanga@computers4kids.co.za, www. computers4kids.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIRS, various schools in KZN, hundreds of books to discover, every book bought helps get free books for your school, Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@books2you.co.za, www.books2you.co.za • 1 – 31 Oct, 9am – 3pm, various weekends, INCLUSION EDUCATIONAL COURSES, R5 850, 6 courses, ETDP SETA (Educational SETA) = 55 credits & SACE (CDP points), Sandra, 083 709 4543, sandramontague@telkomsa.net.

• 1 – 31 Oct, 9am – 12pm, VARIOUS STUDY SKILLS COURSES, learn to study smarter, Kip McGrath Education Centre, 125 Ridgeton Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Tracy, 031 – 566 1110, 082 042 2556, www. kipmcgrath.co.za, admin@kipumhlanga.co.za.

• 5 – 8 Oct, COMPUKIDS HOLIDAY TECH BOOTCAMPS FOR KIDS, Hartley Road Primary School, 75 Hopelands Road, Overport, game development, mobile app development, Minecraft modding, graphic design, R995pp per course, 081 835 8270, info@compukids.me, www.compukids.me.

• 15 Oct, 8.30am, WATERFALL PRE-PRIMARY OPEN DAY, iThemba Campus, 333 Blessing Ninela Road, Hillcrest, admissions now open, info@waterfallpreprimary.co.za, www.waterfallpreprimary.co.za.

• 2 – 4 Oct, THOMSON VERSES THOMSON, The Rhumbelow Theatre, Umbilo, Barry Thomson & Calli Thomson present an intimate & funny musical show with duets they have sung over the years, R120pp, bring

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Busy Life picnic baskets, braais available, book at Computicket or e-mail Roland, roland@stansell.za.net.

• 3 & 10 Oct, 1.30pm, ALL DIRECTIONS, The Barnyard Theatre, Gateway, for younger audiences, tribute to One Direction & friends, R90pp, to book phone 031 – 566 3045, gateway@barnyardtheatres.co.za.

• 3 Oct, 8.30am, WOMEN’S BREAKFAST, Conference Centre, 211 OR Thambo Road (Marine Parade), R100pp, breakfast, gifts, prizes, treatments, latest beauty trends, RSVP to Fathima/Tebi, 031 – 332 8351.

• 13 Oct – 10 Jan, VIVA LAS VEGAS!, The Barnyard Theatre, Gateway, experience the magic & magnitude of the world’s most influential performers in one amazing, not-to-be-missed spectacular, R155pp, 031 – 566 3045.

WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has two pairs of tickets to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.

• 1 – 31 Oct, WARRIOR WOMAN, complete body transformation programme, R400pm to R1000pm, 083 226 1576 (Whatsapp) or aileen@combatcoaching.com.

• 1 – 31 Oct, various days & times, YOGA CLASSES, Jivananda Centre for Wellbeing, Durban North, Peter, 082 570 4554, www.jivanandacentre.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct (Tues & Thurs), 3.45pm – 4.30pm, KARATE, KICKBOXING, SELF-DEFENCE, Elangeni Amphitheatre, North Beach, Kyoshi Ejaz, 079 498 6030.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct (Fri), 2pm – 5pm, AQUAMASSAGE FOR KIDS, Shop L37 Westwood Mall, Emelia, 083 782 0777, aquamassage.e@gmail.com, www.h2obodyexperience, R50pp.

• 3 Oct (1st Sat monthly), 8.30am – 1pm, BOOKS 2 YOU BOOKCLUB, 21 Shepstone Road, New Germany, www. books2you.co.za.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct (Sun), 9am, ‘ARISE’, St Martin’s Church, 12 Chelsea Drive, Durban North, a fun & God-filled programme during the family service, children from Grade R-7 welcome, Sarah, 031 – 563 1222, sarah@ stmartinschurch.co.za.

• 4 – 11 Oct, SUGAR BAY HOLIDAY CAMP – RUGBY WORLD CUP WEEK, Sugar Bay Resort, 21 Nkwazi Drive, Zinkwazi Beach, sleepover adventure camp for kids & teens, seven days of sports fun & all things awesome about the Rugby World Cup, ages 7 to 17, Roma, 032 – 485 53778, holidays@sugarbay.co.za, www.sugarbay.co.za.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct (Sun), 5.30pm – 7.30pm, DRUMSHACK GROUP DRUMMING, 9 Jacko Jackson Drive, Durban, R100 (adults), R50 (children), Jonathan, drumshack@3i.co.za, www.drumshack.org, 083 704 4879.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct (Sun), 12pm – 4pm, SOUND SUNDAY – LIVE MUSIC, Nosh Café at Giba Gorge, family friendly, great music & food, Rania, 031 – 769 1023, 082 836 8112, www.gibagorge.co.za.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct (Wed), PENSIONERS’ DAY, Marilyn’s Tea House at Kloof & Highway SPCA, 19 Village Road, Kloof, 10% discount & a free cup of tea/coffee when ordering food, 031 – 764 1212, teagarden@kloofspca.co.za, www. kloofspca.co.za.

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

• 25 Oct (Sat & Sun), 8.30am & 12.30pm, INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R200, pensioners & children: R140, craft market,

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• 30 Oct, 8.30am, SKIN EVOLUTION’S MESOESTIC LAUNCH BREAKFAST, Canelands Beach Club, Salt Rock, Dr Nic Coetzer will share his knowledge about the latest trends on medical aesthetics, lots to learn, prizes, goodie bags, R150pp or R250 for two, booking essential, 032 – 586 1407, 071 535 1043.

• 25 Nov, 9am – 12.30pm, WOMEN OF COURAGE, Durban Jewish Centre, inspirational speakers will share their courageous stories, R150pp (includes tea), 031 – 335 4457, ujwdbn@djc.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct (Wed & Fri) 6pm - 10pm, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, Warren, 031 – 312 3058, www.stableslifestylemarket.co.za, thestablesmarket@gmail.com.

• 2 Oct (1st Fri monthly), 5pm - 9.30pm, ROOF TOP NIGHT MARKET, Level 5 parking lot, Musgrave Centre, crafts, food, live music, www.musgravecentre.co.za.

• 3 Oct (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, I HEART MARKET, Moses Mabhida Stadium, handmade local crafts, art, fashion, jewellery, home-ware, kids goods, food, info@ iheartmkt.com, www.iheartmarket.blogspot.com.

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

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

• 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct (Sat), 9am – 1pm, MARIANHILL MONASTERY CRAFT MARKET, 031 – 700 9028.

• 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct (Sat), 9am – 2pm, ESSENWOOD CRAFT MARKET, Essenwood Park, 031 – 208 1264, 082 460 0625, info@essenwoodmarket.com.

• 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct (Sat), 6.30am – 10.30am, SHONGWENI FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET, 1 Fraser Rd, Hillcrest, a day of wonderful food, live music & unique handcrafted items & gifts, Christine, 083 777 1674, info@ shongwenimarket.co.za, www.shongwenimarket.co.za.

• 4 Oct (Sun), 9am – 1pm, HILLCREST COUNTRY MARKET, Hillcrest Primary School hall, over 70 stalls brimming with beautiful locally made goodies, enjoy a delicious brunch while the little ones play, free entrance, Tracy, 083 301 1522, hillcrestcountrymarket@gmail.com.

• 4 Oct (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.

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

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct (Sun), 10am – 3.30pm, GOLDEN HOURS FAMILY MARKET, Uitsig Road, Durban North, live music, food, shopping, playground for children, entertainment, music, on 4 Oct they will turn the market pink for breast cancer awareness, Lyn, 083 262 3693, lyn.wilson.ad@ gmail.com.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct (Sun), 10am – 5pm, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, 031 – 312 3058, www.stableslifestylemarket.co.za, Warren, thestablesmarket@gmail.com

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Busy Life • 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct (Sun), 9am – 4pm, SUNDAY FLEA MARKET, Amphitheatre, North Beach Pavilion site, Durban.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct (Sun), 8am – 1pm, THE MORNING TRADE MARKET, 15 Station Drive, Durban, farm fresh ingredients, homemade specialities, fresh cut flowers, top quality meats, locally produced food, info@themorningtrade. co.za, www.facebook.com/themorningtrade.

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

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

• 23 & 24 Oct, FAVOURITE THINGS @ TALLOULA – A FRESH LOOK AT CHRISTMAS, Talloula, 61 Old Main Road, Botha’s Hill, Christmas fair, shopping, inspiration, food, playground, demos, www.talloula.co.za.

• 25 Oct, 9am – 3pm, INCHANGA STATION CRAFT MARKET, Inchanga Station & Railway Museum, 076 564 6357, inchanga@live.co.za.

• 25 Oct (last Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, WONDER MARKET, Chris Saunders Park, Umhlanga, representing KZN’s best in craft, design & food, beautiful location for friends & family to come together, wonder@ wondermarket.co.za. www.wondermarket.co.za.

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

• 25 Oct (Sun), 9am – 2pm, MAZARAT PAWS & PALS MARKET, Waterfall Library, all dogs on a lead are welcome, wide selection of pet food & treats available, as well as accessories, food, for any pet lovers, Carla, 084 491 1452, carlaraaths@mweb.co.za.

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

• 30 Oct (last Fri monthly), 5pm – 10pm, Salt Rock, LITCHI ORCHARD NIGHT MARKET, Seaforth Dr, Ballito, 032 – 525 5118, info@litchiorchard.co.za.

• 30 Oct (last Fri monthly), 5pm – 9pm, MORNINGSIDE NIGHT MARKET, Morningside Sports Club, 132 Hollander Crescent, a wide range of fresh organic produce, quality clothing, flowers, wholesome cuisine, festive bar, cocktails, decadent sweet treats & kids’ activities, Anthea/ Pippa, morningsidenightmarket@gmail.com.

• 1 Oct (1st Thurs monthly), 6.30pm – 8.30pm, GRACE COUNSELLING PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP, Grace Umhlanga Campus, 400 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, for parents struggling with ongoing parenting issues & in need of some practical intervention tools, Karen Badenhorst, 031 – 575 9300 or counselling@grace.za.org.

• 1 Oct (1st Thurs monthly), 9.30am, KLOOF WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Kloof Town Hall, Sue, 031 – 764 3974, 076 431 1022.

• 1 Oct (1st Thurs monthly), 9.30am, PINELANDS/ PINETOWN WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, St John’s Church Hall, Paula, 031 – 267 0516, 082 696 9968.

• 1 Oct (1st Thurs monthly), 9.30am, WANDSBECK WOMEN’S INSTITIUTE, Westville Library Activities Room, Lyn 031 – 701 1881, 083 783 1941.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct (Fri), 9.30am – 11.30am, PEBBLES

INTERACTIVE PLAYGROUP & COFFEE MORNING FOR MOMS & LITTLE ONES, The Rock Church, cnr Tamarind Close & Umhlanga Rocks Drive, free, Tara, 084 567 7776.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct (Mon), 4.30pm – 5.30pm, BANTING SUPPORT GROUP, The Tree-house Coffee Shop, Northlands Primary School, Gleneagles Drive, Durban North, R350 per month, www.bantingbuddies.com.

• 7 Oct (1st Wed monthly), 6pm – 7pm, Westville Baptist Church, WESTVILLE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, 083 440 1771, Deon, 082 498 3975.

• 7 Oct (1st Wed monthly), 7.15pm, HIGHLAND HILLS/ PALMIET WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Pinetown Girls’ High School, Jackie, 031 – 702 7679, 083 438 7448.

• 7 Oct (1st Wed monthly) 9.15am, DARNALL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Darnall Country Club, Isobel Millner, 032 – 485 3650, isobelmc@mweb.co.za.

• 8 Oct (2nd Thurs monthly), 9.30am, COWIES HILL/ WESTVILLE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Cowies Hill Hall, Denise, 031 – 783 4854, 082 773 1062.

• 13 Oct, (2nd Tues monthly), 9.30am – 11.30am, CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Durban North Methodist Church Hall, Swapo Rd, Sheila Moolman, 031 – 563 5274, 083 270 0995, sheilamm@telkomsa.net.

• 15 Oct (3rd Thurs monthly), 9.30am, BRIDGEVALE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Broadway Methodist Church, Durban North, Trish Larsen, 031 – 563 3394, davetish@ telkomsa.net.

• 19 Oct (3rd Mon monthly), 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.

• 20 Oct (3rd Tues monthly) 9.30am, ROSEGLEN WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Musgrave Methodist Church Hall, Musgrave Road, Durban, Faith, 031 – 208 6038, faith. lombard@gmail.com.

• 21 Oct (3rd Wed monthly) 9.30am, NORTHLANDS WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, St Luke’s Congregational Church, Roger Place, Glenashley, Wendy Wright, 031 – 564 8994.

• 28 Oct (last Wed monthly), 5.30pm-7.30pm, CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, The Umhlanga Oncology Centre, 30 Meridian Drive, Umhlanga, Sheila Moolman, 031 – 563 5274, 083 270 0995, sheilamm@telkomsa.net.

• 17 Oct (3rd Sat monthly), 8am – 1pm, BEACHWOOD MANGROVES NATURE RESERVE OPEN DAY, Umgeni River mouth, guided walks, picnic & braai, entrance is free but donations are welcome, bird walk at 8am sharp, Heidi 083 321 0620. Beachwood Mangroves honorary Officers are in need of volunteers, Basil Pather, 082 559 2839 or patherb@kznwildlife.com.

• 17 Oct, 9am, KZN BEACH CLEAN UP, uShaka Beach, Natalie, 076 610 2707, kznbeachcleanup@gmail.com.

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

Send your November 2015 Diary Dates to sarah@ mumsmail.com with “DURBAN Diary” in the subject line before 10 October. Entries will be published space permitting & at the editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details of events with contact person.

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Bargain Books Book Reviews For children • Hugless Douglas Goes to Little School by best-loved authorillustrator, David Melling. The big, brown, enormous and most lovable bear, Hugless Douglas, is back for yet another adventure!

This time he is awfully excited to be going to Little School where there is so much to do and lots of hugs to be given out. Melling’s superb and brilliantly imaginative artwork and attention to detail makes the characters delightfully endearing before having read a single word. Hugless Douglas will without a doubt continue to stir imaginations as well as hush children before they sleep. Who wouldn’t love a good book about an enormous huggable bear?

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