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Voyage to the Bottom of uShaka Sea World: Enjoy the Ocean Walker experience and don a tethered breathing helmet and walk slowly across the bottom of the Open Ocean Exhibit, or step into a clear, enclosed cylinder and drop into the large shark tank as part of the Shark Dive Experience. Visit www.ushaka.co.za/animal-encounters. Take a KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board Boat Tour: Join a working Sharks Board crew on an early morning boat tour to see the shark safety gear being checked, learn about sharks, and likely encounter dolphins, turtles and rays. The boat leaves Wilson’s Wharf at 6.30am for a two-hour trip. To book phone 082 403 9206, R300pp. Visit http://www.shark.co.za/BoatTrips.
Editor’s Life PIETERMARITZBURG
GRADES 1 - 12
Want to do something exciting with Dad this Father’s Day? Take a look at these fun ideas.
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Bushwalk at Tala Game Reserve: Take a two-hour guided bushwalk, ride with a ranger on a two-hour game drive, or explore the park at your own pace on a self-drive safari. Visit www.tala.co.za. Moses Mabhida Stadium: Take a ride in the SkyCar to the top of the arch and enjoy the views of Durban, R55 (adults), R30 (children under 12). To book, contact 031 – 582 8242. For the more adventurous, there is the Big Rush Swing, or the Adventure Walk up the arch. Visit www.mmstadium.com. Port Natal Maritime Museum: Amazing voyages, dramatic tales and old yet inspiring collections form the basis of an unforgettable experience with attractions including the multi-ton floating vessels. This offers hours of exploration, fun and education. Entrance fee is a voluntary donation. Contact 031 – 311 2230.
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Everyday Life
Garden City Commercials
Garden City Commercials is a MercedesBenz Commercial Vehicle Dealership situated in Pietermaritzburg. It is tucked away in Willowton, so is not very visible to the passing public, but their vans range is perfectly suited to the Mum’s Mail reader! You will not find a safer drive for children to get to school, sports functions or anywhere else that your precious cargo needs to go.
Pret Stimulation sessions for mothers, babies and toddlers (3 months - 3 years) • Safe socialising • Fine & gross motor skill development • Language development • Hand craft & messy activities • Music & movement • Play & learn!
There is enough comfortable space for the family and the luggage when going on holiday, plus towbars are fitted as standard features, and the vans are economical on fuel with ECO Gear standard on all manually geared vans. Even with the air-conditioner on, the vehicle’s power is not compromised. The vans are versatile, so the soccer or netball players (or choir members) can be accommodated comfortably.
Babies with special needs welcome!
1st lesson free! Contact: Riesa 083 283 96 27 • Pietermaritzburg
As part of Garden City Commercials’ Corporate Social Responsibility Program, an Easter lunch was held for some Sobantu pensioners and they arranged their transport in vehicles from the Vito range. They also transported the choir from a local Sobantu Primary school to entertain the gogos.
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In keeping with the Mercedes-Vans brand logo; “Born to Run”, for every new Mercedes-Benz Van sold, a pair of tekkies is donated by Garden City Commercials. At the end of the year this collection of tekkies will be distributed amongst various community projects they are currently involved with. The friendly Vans Team is made up of Rachel, Thobs and Able who will be able to answer any questions on the range and also advise if there are any specials available! Contact: 033 – 397 5600, 3 Grix Road, Willowton, Pietermaritzburg, rachel.stead@nmidsm.co.za, www.nmidsm.co.za. www.mumsmail.com
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Everyday Life
Put the Life Back Into Your Garden This Winter Winter is looming and now is the time to get stuck into preparing your garden for the cold months ahead.
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Lush winter lawn Green, healthy lawn will be number one on your list of challenges this winter. With grass, preparation and irrigation is everything. If you don’t prepare your lawn before winter hits, it will turn brown and dull almost overnight. Compost and growing medium specialist, John Kidger, from Farmyard Organics suggests dressing your lawn before the first frosts fall in June. A good lawn dressing will help to reduce the impact of frost by insulating the lawn, as well as retain water and suppress weeds.
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A splash of colour Add some bright and bold colours to your garden. Autumn is the perfect time to plant annuals like Primulas and Petunias; they are inexpensive, easy to grow and longflowering. Poppies are also a good option for your beds or pots and they come in a variety of beautiful pastels and bolds. Mulch Using mulch is always a good gardening habit, especially in winter. Mulch will keep the soil temperatures at a reasonable level, keep weeds at bay and retain the moisture in the soil, protecting the plants from drying out quickly. Good mulch will also inhibit certain plant diseases.
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Watering 101 Kidger explained that one of the most important water-wise principles is to water deeply and infrequently, rather than giving less water more often. Only water in the mornings to lessen the chance of moisture being lost to evaporation. Use sprinklers for your lawn and transfer your bathwater onto your beds.
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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life
The Sunflower Fund Golf Day The Sunflower Fund and Land Rover are starting a new chapter in 4X4 and golf in Pietermaritzburg by hosting their first annual Sunflower Fund Golf Day at The Victoria Country Club on Friday 20 June.
4 ball prizes, goodie bag items and spots on the greens and tees. The event aims to raise money for The Sunflower Fund whose sole purpose is to pay for the tissue typing of potential bone marrow stem cell donors for inclusion on the South African Bone Marrow Registry.
Stefan Terblanche, former Springbok rugby player, will don his golf shirt and fly The Sunflower Fund’s flag at this prestigious celebrity event and challenges all Maritzburg golfers, rugby and 4x4 fans to play a round of golf to help raise funds for a worthy cause.
Places are limited, so book soon by emailing Kenwyn: kenwyn@sunflowerfund.org.za. For more information on The Sunflower Fund visit www.sunflowerfund.org.za.
Land Rover Pietermaritzburg has generously donated four 4x4 Land Rover Experiences valued at R3 290 per person and local businesses have pledged other exciting lucky draw prizes. The format is a 4 ball alliance, two scores to count so if you would like to be part of this event, enter a 4 ball at a cost of R2 200 or give your company some ‘Shine Time’ by sponsoring
Sunshine, Green Grass and Golf! Kenwyn Geyser, Brendon Meintjes and Stefan Terblanche.
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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life
KZN Man Celebrates His Centenary
Farhana Khan
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We specialise in alleviating the following symptoms: • Oedema • Bad circulation • Arthritis • Backache • Headaches • Body aches • Constipation • Sleeplessness and more
Audiologist & SpeechLanguage Therapist
Special celebrations were held to honour Charles Goble’s 100th birthday. He marked his milestone recently with friends, family and staff at Lincoln Haven Retirement home where he has lived for the past 3 years. The centenarian, born on April 13, 1914 in Sussex, England, has 4 children and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, some of whom travelled from the UK to be part of his special day.
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Charles spent most of his life working and living in the Eston/Mid Illovo area, about 30km from Pietermaritzburg. The community joined in the celebrations, showing their love and support of the elderly. The local MOTHS (Memorable Order of Tin Hats) association also observed the significant occasion by donating 3 walking aids and a wheelchair to Lincoln Haven Retirement Home in honor of Charles’ milestone birthday.
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Reaching 100 years old is an extraordinary accomplishment, one that can only be attributed to a life of good health. When asked about this, Charles highlighted a few points that he feels has contributed to his still remarkable good health: • Having a good and caring doctor. • A healthy and moderate eating plan. • Exercise – even at 100 years old he makes it a priority to walk and attends daily exercise classes. • Taking the time to listen to others. • Good care and interaction with others at an old age.
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Tired of relationship battles? Co-dependent? Struggling to cope after having your baby? Feeling hopeless?
Charles Goble’s grandson, Lawrence Drake, Charles Goble and Lawrence’s wife Samantha Drake, who both flew out from England to be with Charles on his birthday. www.mumsmail.com
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Educated Life
Co-curricular or extra-mural course at your school, on a weekly basis by a trained Ms Manners. Create children prepared for the future with good manners & social skills, an attitude of willingness to please, respect, awareness of choice of behaviour, acceptance of consequences, empathy, consideration of the feelings of others, conscience and confidence. Private and holiday classes also offered
Kaamani 073 222 8473 kaamani@manners4minors.co.za www.manners4minors.com
The Audiblox ProgrAmme helPs To:
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Speech Therapist ADULTS & CHILDREN
• Increase intelligence • Sharpen attention & concentration • Develop accurate perception • Improve long & short term memory • Promote logical thought • Improve reading • Build self-esteem & self-confidence
SpeCial inTereSTS • Reading & Spelling • Stroke Rehabilitation • Paediatric & Swallowing Disorders Tel: 033 - 342 4701 Cell: 072 399 4189 shobsin@webmail.co.za
Anne 033 - 386 3040
Are you or your child not coping? • Psycho Educational Assessments • Art/Play Therapy • Adolescent Therapy/ Assessments • Adult Individual Therapy • Couple Counselling • Family Counselling • Trauma Counselling
Claire Hartshorne Psychologist Practice No. 0059978
Cell: 084 240 9610 Tel: 033 - 346 2041
e-mail: clair_psychologist@yahoo.com
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Tiny Life
Donate Your Car Seats for Those Less Fortunate
South Africans Against Drunk Driving (SADD) is appealing to the public to donate old and unused car seats to them to be refurbished and donated to families who can’t afford to buy them.
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July school holidays! Make a “ONESEY” to keep you warm this winter. A day class with a lunch snack to fuel your day.
Linden Smith of Woodlands Primary School, Pietermaritzburg, was the first lucky pupil to receive a car booster seat from SADD, as part of their seat belt awareness campaign.
* Classes for students from 6 years to adults. * Holiday workshops for crafts and sewing. * Sewing machines supplied.
SADD was the recipient of an international grant to undertake a seat belt research project in Pietermaritzburg. The pre survey was conducted in 16 Primary and high schools in the greater Pietermaritzburg area.
084 240 1992 dduckworth@telkomsa.net www.diannedstudio.co.za
It is very important for children to wear seatbelts. Children who are not buckled up, or buckled up incorrectly, run the risk of sustaining severe or fatal injuries. The results of the initial surveys were particularly concerning. Very few children were buckled up, especially in the back seat of the car. SADD is running awareness campaigns in schools and providing life orientation teachers with information to teach road safety to their pupils. SADD recently received a donation of car seats from Wheel Well will be donated to various families in need. To donate car seats contact Charlotte Sullivan at 033 – 347 0103 or charlotte@ sadd.org.za. www.mumsmail.com
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How To Help
Charity Life
• The Sunflower Fund and Land Rover will host the Sunflower Fund Golf Day at The Victoria Country Club in Pietermaritzburg on Friday 20 June. If you would like to be part of this event, enter a 4 ball at a cost of R2 200 or give your company some ‘Shine Time’ by sponsoring 4 ball prizes, goodie bag items and spots on the greens and tees. The event aims to raise money for The Sunflower Fund whose sole purpose is to pay for the tissue typing of potential bone marrow stem cell donors for inclusion on the South African Bone Marrow Registry. To book email Kenwyn: kenwyn@sunflowerfund.org.za. • COMPASS (Community Provision and Social Services) cares for 103 babies and children, aged between new born to 17 years, who are from abusive homes, are abandoned, terminally ill or impoverished. They rely on donations to keep their babies and children in a safe, loving environment. With your help they can provide food, education, a place of safety and a stimulating, empowering, nurturing and uplifting environment for them. They appeal for sponsorship of the babies they care for. Just R2 100 per child will sustain and help them look after a baby for 3 months. Any assistance is appreciated. For more information or to make a donation contact Nelly Naicker: 011 – 087 6900 or nelly@compass.org.za. • The Sunflower Fund 2014 Miles4Marrow Comrades Marathon. The Sunflower Fund invites everyone to support this fundraising challenge and ‘Share a Little to Save a Life’. Michelle Coskey will run 56 miles to raise money and awareness for The Sunflower Fund which gives hope to children and young adults diagnosed with leukaemia. All money raised will be used for tissue typing of donors for inclusion on the South African Bone Marrow Registry. Please sponsor our runners and assist them give hope to leukaemia sufferers. Account Name: The Sunflower Fund, Bank: ABSA Bank, Account No: 4051834719, Branch: Tokai, Branch Code: 632005. Reference: DBNM4M64 and in brackets include your name and surname or company name. • NGO iKusasa neThemba helps women and young girls who are pregnant and feel like they have no choice but to abort their baby. They walk alongside them during their pregnancy and assist with the birth and with making the decision of whether to keep the baby or give it up for adoption. To get involved visit www.facebook.com/ikusasa. nethemba. • Support Diabetes South Africa. Anyone making a minimum donation of R400 can choose to receive a Happy Home Hamper, which will be hand delivered to you within the greater Durban area. Visit www.diabetessa.co.za to make a donation. Send your charity info to sarah@mumsmail.com.
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Young Life/Party Life
Eat Your Heart Out
Veg Pizza: A thin, crispy pizza base scattered with mozzarella, mushrooms, Olive & Oil offers a special lunchtime menu garlic, peppers, olives, rosa tomatoes and seven days a week, which comprises two crispy onion rings. courses (R99.95) or three courses (R119.95) accompanied by a free glass of wine or For desserts you can choose from icejuice. Just to whet your appetite, here’s a cream and chocolate sauce or Crème Bruleé. Olive & Oil also has a R49.95 lunch taste of what is currently on the menu. menu, available Mondays to Fridays from Starters Fillet Peri Peri: Tender fillet strips sautéed 12pm to 3pm (excluding public holidays). in their famous peri peri sauce with a dash This menu offers a selection of mouthwatering dishes, made with the freshest of cream and fresh crusty ciabatta. Bruschetta: Crusty ciabatta topped with produce. They also guarantee that your meal will be served within 30 minutes or roast peppers, feta and salsa verde. Greek salad: Fresh crispy greens topped it’s free! with feta and olives. For more information contact: Mains 031 – 201 6146 Glenwood, Garlic & Fillet Baguette: Crispy garlic 031 – 765 6214 Hillcrest, baguette topped with rocket, sundried 033 – 347 1131 PMB, tomatoes, tender fillet and feta. 031 – 561 2618 Umhlanga. Chicken & Mushroom Penne: Chicken strips panfried with garlic, mushrooms, WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has a two chives and cream. Chilli, Coriander & Lime Prawns: Grilled course lunch for two people with a carafe prawns served on a fresh salad, topped of wine to give away to one lucky reader. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. with chilli, coriander and lime dressing. THE ONE STOP PARTY Jumping Castles & Children’s Party Planner
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Young Life/Party Life
5 Ways to Keep Your Family Safe Online
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Teach your children safe social networking: Teach your child these simple facts: • Nothing on the internet is 100% private. • Everything shared on the internet is forever. • Privacy matters; over-sharing online can be detrimental. • It is never okay to provide information to anyone on the internet without approval. Most social sites are designed for ages of thirteen and older. However, even if a child is of age parents should monitor their account use. Don’t allow your child to share any contact details.
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SATURDAY 28 June
Depart Inchange 12:30 Depart kloof 14:30
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Learn how to avoid phishing attacks: Phishing attacks are typically fraudulent emails that appear to come from legitimate enterprises. Often you are taken to a bogus website, and asked to divulge sensitive information such as passwords and credit card details. • Your bank will never ask you to send your password or personal information by mail. • Never go to your bank’s website by clicking on the links included in emails. • Enhance the security of your computer. • Keep up to date on all the latest in Phishing scams. By Carey van Vlaaderen, CEO, ESET Southern Africa, www.eset.co.za. www.mumsmail.com
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The digital world can be scary. And while we, as adults, can be intimidated by fastmoving and ever developing technology, what is even more alarming is how tech savvy children of today are. Cyber-attacks can be inconvenient, but they can also have far more dangerous results, such as financial loss and reputation damage. Here are some tips to keep your family safe online: Secure your home Wi-Fi Network: Think of your home Wi-Fi network as your front door. Securing your network is the first step to keeping your information safe.
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Arts & Culture
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Charity
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Awareness Days
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Busy Life • National Youth Month • Men’s Health Month • National Blood Donor Month • National Environment Month • 1: International Children’s Day • 2: International Cancer Survivors’ Day • 3 – 9: World Heart Rhythm Week • 4: International Day of Innocent Children – Victims of Aggression • 5: World Environment Day • 8: World Oceans Day • 14: World Blood Donor Day • 15: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day • 15: Father’s Day • 16: Youth Day • 16 – 24: National Epilepsy Week • 21: National Epilepsy Day • 24 – 28: SANCA Drug Awareness Week • 1 June, 9am – 4pm, MARITZBURG OVAL ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Monica, 082 774 5493. • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jun, 9am – 2pm, CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET, opposite PMB City Hall, Michelle 033–396 2807. • 30 May & 27 June (Fri) 3pm – 7pm, UNWIND for businessmen and women, Protea Hotel, Hilton, 033–343 3311 • 1, 7, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 Jun (Sat & Sun), 9.30am – 4.30pm, Chase Valley Rd Park, GROWING PARKS, Jumping Castle. All funds go to the upkeep of the park, growing.parks@gmail.com, Cost: FREE • 7 Jun, 7pm, Matthew Ribnick presents THE CHILLI BOY in aid of Highway Hospice, R100 per person, 033 – 383 0126, tickets@hiltoncollege.com • 7 Jun, 9am – 1pm, HOWICK HOSPICE WINTER FAIR, Howick Hospice, 7 Mansfield Rd, Howick, fun & entertainment for the whole family, R5 entrance fee • 20 Jun, SUNFLOWER FUND GOLF DAY, Victoria Country Club, enter a 4 ball for R2 200. For more information or to book, contact Kenwyn Geyser on 083 632 3224 or kenwyn@sunflowerfund.org.za • 7 June, 10am, CUPPA FOR CANSA, The Barn, Kwanyoni, Hilton, R150 per person, contact melissa.vurovecz@ gmail.com • 29 – 30 May, UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS, Hummingbird Education, for more info and to book contact info@hummingbirdza.com or 033 – 345 6858 • 31 May, 2pm – 4pm, ARGILLA COOKING & TASTING DEMONSTRATION with Christine Barker, 13 Milnersdale, 15 Dennis Shepstone Drive, Hilton. Booking essential, 083 499 3437, cebarker@argillapottery.co.za • 9 & 10 Jun, Mon 10am – 3pm, Tues 7.30am – 1pm, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIR, St Charles College, PMB, entrance free, hundreds of books to discover, every book bought helps get free books for your school. Charlotte, 031 – 705 7744, orders@books2you.co.za • 30 Jun – 3 July, 8am – 12.30pm, ASP TUTORING REVISION SCHOOL, St Anne’s College, Hilton, Grade 11 & 12 learners will have an opportunity to enjoy structured revision, guided by experienced teachers. Contact Lindi, 083 501 2506, asptutor@gmail.com, www.tutorlessons. co.za • 30 May, 5pm, BOOTCAMP MARATHON, LIV with Adventure Fitness, Mount Verde, night trail run/ walk, bootcamp, Zumba, kettlebells, jumping castle & gymnastics for kids, R90 (adults) R40 (children), all proceeds go to LIV Village. For tickets call Kirsten, 084 251 4572, www.adventurefitness.co.za
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• 1 Jun, 10am – 3pm, PIETERMARITZBURG MODEL ENGINEERING SOCIETY, 78 Rudling Road, Bisley, Pietermaritzburg. Catch a ride on the miniature trains or enjoy a picnic. Food and drinks on sale. R8 per train ride, entrance to park is free. Andries Keyser, 082 557 2119, www.pmes.co.za • 4, 11, 18, 25 Jun (Wed), 10am – 11am, CIRCLE DANCING, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, Deborah, 082 228 7943, 033 – 343 3226 • 6 – 8 Jun, HEALING RETREAT FOR WOMEN, Kingfisher and Round the Bend Farm in Waterberg, for more info and to book contact inspired@worldonline.co.za, www. alwaysb.com • 17 Jun, 10am, HILTON GARDEN CLUB, Lions Hall, Azalea Drive, Hilton, Judy Sinclair, 033 – 343 3766 • 28 & 29 Jun, Sat: 2.30pm, Sun: 8.30am & 12.30pm, INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), 082 353 6003, www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za. Adults: R180, pensioners/ children: R130 • 1, 7, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 Jun (Sat & Sun), 10am – 4pm, MOUNTAIN VIEW CRAFT MARKET, Mountain View, 033 – 390 6311, Lee-Ann, lee@ltpromo.co.za • 7 & 28 Jun (Sat), 8am – 12pm, PIETERMARITZBURG SPCA MORNING MARKET, 235 Woodhouse Road, 033 – 386 9267 • 7, 14, 21, 28 Jun (Sat), 7am – 11am, KARKLOOF FARMERS’ MARKET, 2.6km outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507), 082 820 8986, Andrea • 7, 14, 21, 28 Jun (Sat), 6am, PMB FARMERS’ MARKET, Alexandra Park, 082 886 0687 ● 7, 14, 21, 28 Jun (Sat), 7am – 12pm, CLARIDGE FARM & GARDEN MARKET, 5km from Northway Spar, PMB on the Otto’s Bluff Road, 078 037 6908 • 21 Jun, 8am – 2pm, 2014 SAVF CRAFT MARKET, NG Church, opposite Botanic Gardens, Pietermaritzburg, entrance R20, contact 033 – 394 0416 • 26 Jun, 5pm – 9pm, HILTON PRE-PRIMARY MOONLIGHT MARKET, Hilton Pre-Primary School, Vlei Rd, Hilton, A family evening of shopping & fun, R5 entrance for adults, kids free, Lindy Cook, 083 378 6558 or cook49@vodamail.co.za • 27 & 28 Jun, Fri: 5pm – 9pm, Sat: 9am – 1pm, PMB DUNROBIN MARKET, Dunrobin Garden Centre, 31 Warwick Rd. Live music, kids’ entertainment, beer garden, food and crafts, dunrobinmarket@gmail.com, 076 862 1547 • 29 Jun (Sun), ALEX UPMARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Michelle 033 – 396 2807. • 29 Jun, 9am – 3pm, INCHANGA CRAFT MARKET, Inchanga Station & Railway Museum, 076 564 6357, inchanga@live.co.za • 4 & 18 Jun, 2 July (Wed), 7 pm, MARITZBURG CAMERA CLUB, Victoria Country Club, Leon Heyes, pmbcameraclub@gmail.com, www. maritzburgcameraclub.co.za Send your July Diary Dates to sarah@mumsmail.com with “PMB Diary” in the subject line before 10 June. Entries will be published space permitting & at the Editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details of events with contact person.
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